German naval force dominates Baltic as Russians retreat
German warships mass in the Baltic near the Gulf of Riga and the Gulf of Finland. Reports claim German submarines and destroyers concentrate around the Eastern Baltic as Russians retreat, with alleged captures of 20,000 prisoners and 100 guns. Nearby, British forces gain ground on the Ypres front with heavy shelling and notable advances around Poelcapelle and the Ypres-Staden rail line. The situation remains fluid with uncertain outcomes as both sides press operations.
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Gulf of Finland
Oesel
Moon
Dago Islands
Esthenia
Werder
Moon Sound
Moon Island
Stockholm
Tharsis
Wey Jya
Baltic
Podlineiin
Houthouiss Towers
Coosas
Haignoes
East Poelcapelle
Ville
Ypres-Staden
Temps Htla
Memio Ypres
Ypres
Nellie the War Dog Heroine Dies in Washington
Nellie the famed Belgian mission war dog dies in Washington at the age of unknown. She served beside a British officer at Ypres marching through shellfire, later lived in Belgian regiment trenches, was wounded twice, and accompanied Major Osterreith to the United States. Her bravery and loyalty endear her to soldiers and Americans alike.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nellie
Ypres
Osterreith
Guides
Neilie
Good Campaigning by Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of America on the first day of their four day drive for the second Liberty loan raised pledges totaling about 3.6 million dollars, far surpassing the first day results of the prior bond drive, according to returns at national headquarters in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Boy Scouts of America
France's Wheat Need For Coming Year
Paris reports France must import about 122000000 bushels of wheat and cereals for 1918. The country will require roughly 400000 tons of shipping monthly to bring in supplies from overseas to meet this campaign demand.
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France
Associated Press
Paris
Liberty Bond Day observed nationwide with bonfires
Liberty Loan Day is proclaimed as a state and national holiday with ceremonies planned across the country. Mrs. McAdoo will light a bonfire at the Washington Monument using a Napoleon era candalism. towns contribute relic wood from presidents, battles, and historic sites to the fires.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Arizona
Oregon
W. G. McAdoo
Woman's Liberty Loan Committee
Washington Monument
Napoleon Bonaparte
Quebec
Wilson
Cleveland
Jackson
Johnson
Polk
Illinois
Lincoln
Missouri
Grant
North Carolina
Lower Cape Fear
Arkansas
Archibald Yell
North Dakota
Custer
Old Fort Lincoln
Florida
Tampa
Civic Employes of Training Camps Act of 194? Changes Pay Source
Washington October 25 an executive order published today exempts civil employees of the training camps activities commission from civil service rules and directs that those previously funded from private funds be paid from government appropriations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Training Camp Activities Commission
Civil Service
Germans Press New British Position Near Pianders
London Oct 23 The Germans attacked a newly captured British position in Pianders and forced back its garrison while British gains from yesterday were maintained according to the official war office report.
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Ite Associated Press
London
Pianders
War Office
Millions of pounds of sugar hidden in Buffalo warehouse
Federal secret service agents reported the discovery in a Buffalo warehouse of millions of pounds of sugar packed in bags and barrels labeled top crust flour. Notations showed the sugar accumulated over months, with an estimate of about 10 million pounds across 150 car loads hidden among other goods.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Federal Secret Service
Washington
Coal Operators Convene To Discuss Industry Crisis
Pittsburg October date reports coal producers from across the nation gathered to discuss the coal crisis. Dr H A Garfield national fuel administrator was to address the meeting outlining government policy. Transportation inefficiency and labor issues were highlighted as key factors affecting supply and the need for industry unity in supporting the government.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
H. A. Garfield
Garfield
Union Laborers Strike At Watertown Arsenal
Two thousand union workers building 12 Watertown arsenal structures were ordered off the job and 800 struck yesterday over non-union labor and overtime pay. L. C. Chadwick says the action protects wage and work conditions. Col. Dickson says the leadership did not file written demands. Officials report limited delay with no more than 250 workers responding.
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Associated Press
Watertown
Mass
Watertown Arsenal
L. C. Chadwick
Col. T. C. Dickson
Arsenal
Washington
Germans anticipate attack in Baltic front
Stockholm October 23 The Svenska Dagbladet military critic believes Germany expects an Entente fleet to force entry into the Baltic due to German gains in the Gulf of Riga. He notes an unprecedented concentration of German destroyers and submarines near the Belts between Denmark and Sweden.
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Fonces
Stockholm
Svenska Dagbladet
Germany
Baltic
Gulf of Riga
Denmark
Sweden
French Capture Large Number of Prisoners
Paris reports a dawn attack on the Aisne front northeast of Soissons with French forces making progress along the battle line and taking numerous prisoners.
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Associated Press
Paris
Aisne
Ortheast
Soissons
War Office
Zeppelins in Raid Fate Weighs Heavy in Friedrichshafen
Zurich reports Zeppelins suffer losses in raid on England with at least four ships lost and crews mainly from Friedrichshafen. Paris notes 13 airships took part, hampered by anti aircraft fire and searchlights, with L-49 and L-50 forced down over France and later destroyed. crews used parachutes and were rescued.
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Ilanes
Gulf of Ics
Associated Ress
Zurich
Switzerland
Friedrichshafen
England
Lake Constance
Wurtterberg
France
Paris
Zepelinse
Holland
Westphalia
Subscriptions Rise in Liberty Loan Drive at Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio on October 23 subscriptions to the Liberty loan in the Fourth Federal Reserve District reached 1 259 000 dollars this forenoon. The district quota stands at 300 900 000 dollars and efforts continue to boost figures.
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Cleveland
Associated Trees
Ohio
Federal Reserve
American embargo as to Sweden echoed in Nordic papers
Stockholm newspapers quote American neutral policy concerns. Berlingske Tidende notes trade with Germany and Sweden remains limited to necessities. Aftonbladet argues Sweden won’t abandon trade to keep American imports and will stand firm for Swedish rights. Nya Dagligt Allehanda warns yielding would strain Sweden Germany ties.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Stockholm
United States
Berlingske Tidende
aArvienbladet
Germany
Sweden
America
Rigsdag
Nya Dagligt Allehanda
Liberty Loan subscriptions lag as penitentiary inmates lead $10000 pledge
West Virginia State penitentiary inmates reported a $10,000 subscription to the Liberty Loan with cash paid. Officials hoped to reach $3,000,000,000 by Liberty Day with a possible late surge. Treasury officials expected hundreds of thousands of small subscribers to help push totals toward the goal.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
Aes
West Virginia State Penitentiary
France Exults Over German Air Raid Defeat
Washington reports official cables say Germany lost about half of its fleet of Zeppelins in the October 20 raid on England. France rejoices at what dispatches call the greatest air fleet defeat since the war began. Berlin warned of reprisals for British and French attacks, promising punishment for German towns.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
England
France
Paris
Fatal Railway Wreck Near Athens
Athens Ga Oct 23 A Central of Georgia passenger train from Macon to Athens wrecked near here this afternoon. Engineer Atticus G Worsham was killed and his crewman perhaps fatally wounded.
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Associated Press
Athens
Central of Georgia
Macon
Atticus G. Worsham
Greman
Secretary McAdoo in Nashville for Liberty Bond drive
Secretary McAdoo arrives in Nashville for the Liberty bond campaign. He will confer with county workers and participate in a torchlight procession and Liberty fires lighting on Capitol boulevard before traveling to Atlanta.
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Associated Bee
Ilie
Dean
Secre
Tary McAdoo
Capitol Boulevard
McAdoo
Atlanta
Contest of Fig e Leads With Pauline Underwood Top
In Wilmington the Dispatch contest shows Pauline Underwood in first place as supporters celebrate. Mrs A C Sessoms rises to second with Elizabeth Bullard also among leaders. shifts occur among Sallie Garrell Nettie Lewis Ruth Teacher Bertha Allsbrook Bernice Martin as all race to accumulate votes before next Saturday.
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Wilmington
Pauline Underwood
Lamberton
A. C. Sessoms
Elizabeth Bullard
Sallie Garrell
Tabor
Nettie Lewis
Chadbourn
Mrs
Ruth Teachey
Bertha Allsbrook
Bernice Martin
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