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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
UNOFFICIAL TEXT
OF GERMAN REPLY
TO PRES. WILSON

Washington, Oct. 12.-The text
OF the note, announced by wireless
to be Germany's reply to President
Wilson, follows:
SIN reply to the questions Of tho
President Of the United States of
America, the German Government
hereby declares:
The German Government has
accepted the terms laid down by
President Wilson in his address
OF January the eighth and in his
subsequent addresses on the foun.
dation Of a permanent peace Of
! justice.
| Consequently it's object in en-.
tering into discussions would be
only to agree upon practical de-
tails Of the application Of these
| terms.
THE German Government be.
Iieves that the Governments Of the
Powers associated with the Gov.
eminent Of the United States also
take the position taken by Presi.
dent Wilson in his address.
The German Government. in
accordance with the Austro- Hun
garian Government, for the pur.
pose Of bringing about an arms.
tiee, declares itself ready to COM
ply with the propositions of the
President in regard to evacuation.
| 1.-THE present German Govern
ment, which has undertaken the
responsibility for this step toward
peace, has been formed by con-
ferences and in agreement with
the great majority Of the Reich
stag. The Chancellor, supported
in all his actions by tho will Of
this majority, speaks in the name
Of the German Government and Of
the German people.
"Beriin, October the Twelfth,
Nineteen Hundred Eighteen.
"SOLF, State Secretary Of
| Foreign Office"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
SUSPICIOUS TONE PERVADES AMERICAN
AND ALLIED PRESS COMMENT ON GERMAN
REPLY TO QUERIES OF PRESIDENT WILSON
AMERICAN PRESS

Boston Herald: The real ulplo-
matists at the present time-Senator
Lodge has aptly put it-are Foch and
the allied armies.
Baltimore Sun: II Germany is act
ing in good faith in it's answer to
President Wilson then, as Secretary
McAdoo says. her acceptance II the
Presidents demands amounts to UNI
conditional surrender. II so. the war
is won. 1t is not worth while to go
on fighting for something that we
already posses.
New York Herald: If the American
people have any "say"-the German
plea for an armistice will be grant,
ed only on terms similar to those
granted to Bulgaria.
Boston Globe: Acts. not words,
must come from Germany. We shall
believe that the peace terms are
accepted when they are applied. And
we shall believe that Evacuation" is
more than a trucking phrase when
German armies lay down their arms
The sight Of the armies Of the high
priests Of militarism stacking arms
in acknowledgement OF defeat is a
sight the world is entitled to see
New York Times: Surrender. not
an armistice, must be the condition
precedent tn any talk about peace.
Continued on Page 8. Column u
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U, S. TROOPS HEAR REPLY

With the American army north
west Of Verdun, Oct. 13.-7 p. NJ
(By The Associated Press).-The syn
chronized crash Of the big guns ana
the crackle Of rifles and automatics
on the greater part Of the American
front today reflected the attitude OF
the army as regards Germanys an
nouncement that she is willing to ac-
cept President Wilson's peace terms.
1t was obvious that the forces OF
Germany and the allies. particularly
the allies, regarded that their part
in the great drama still was to fight.
Whether the news Of their govS
ernments announcement OF willing
ness to concede to President Wilson's
terms has reached the Germans ie
not known, but the American. army
was given as early as possible all
information in possession Ct Gen.
Haig's headquarters. From corps
headquarters the news was sent TO
Continued on Page 3, Column o
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BRITAIN WATTS

London. Oct. 13.-The text of the
German reply to President Wilson's
note reached the British foreign Of
flee this morning from the British
minister at The Hague.
Foreign Secretary Balfo.r and An
drew Bonar Law. the chancellor of
the e.chequer. Immediately left with
1t to confer with Premier Lloyd
George, who is spending the week.
end in the country. (
At this juncture it is unlikely that
any responsible British minister will
make any detailed declaration on tho
situation arising from Germany's re-
ply to the American President. The
next step seems to be TO: the Pres
ldent to consult with the Allies for a
general consideration of the German
answer.
On the face of it the German note.
according to an authoritative source.
seems to be an acceptance not only of
the points of the Presidents declar-
alton in January. but also Of his sub
sequent statements. 1t may thus be
said to look as if the Germans mec
acceptance, but, o. course, it was
pointed out. the real difficulty is that
Germany has hitherto shown an ut
ter disregard Of obligations to speak
the truth or keep her word. The
phrasing of the note itse.t does not
yet make it definitely clear IL the
Presidents terms are accepted out
right or are only regarded as basis
for discussion.
The reply was received in London
too late last night to become GEN.
orally known outside the theatre and
restaurant sections where at first
glance 1t was accepted as meanin,
peace. After it's publication In the
morning newspapers, however. ex-
pressions of suspicion were heard on
/; sides. Many searched the note
for some evidence that it might be a
rusc to save the German armies from
utter destruction, but most of the
people are awaiting an authorita.
lead before forming a definite opin-
ion.
Unconditional surrender" is rapid
~ gaining popularity with the av-
erage citizen as a response to the
Continued on Page 2-Colunn 81
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QUAKE KILLS $50 in
ISLAND OF PORTO RICO
Big PROPERTY DAMAGE

San Juan. P. r.. Oct. 12.-(By the
Associated Press)-One hundred and
fifty lives were lost in yesterdays
earthquake in Porto Rico, it was es-
timated by Gov. Wager today. AL
most every town in the island re-
ports damaged property and scatter
ing fatalities.
There are unconfrmed reports
here of great damage in Santo Do
mingo from the earthquake.
Reports from the interior are COM
ing in slowly because of broken com
munications.
A slight additional shock was felt
at four o'clock this morning and the
the experiences Of 1869, when a series
of earthquakes extended over a per-
iod of several weeks.
The greatest loss of life from yes
terday's shock was at Mayaguez and
Aguadilla, west coast cities, ana in
the intervening territory. The
known dead at Mayaguez are given
as forty and at Aguadilla thirty. with
the numbers rapidly increasing.
At Mayaguez 70 percent of the
houses Of brick and cement CONSTITUTE
ton are reported either destroyed or
damaged beyond repair. The great
est loss Of life there was in the cigar
ia tory f Infanzon and Rodriguez, a
three story modern concrete building,
where several hundred persons were
at work at the time Of the disaster.
The front Of virtually every build
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
ENGLISH PRESS

London, Oct. 13-"Germany has ex-
tended it's hand in surrender, not to
the foes who hammered her into sub
mission, but TO the one enemy who
she has only mildly offended and
whose persona. claims for damages
will necessarily prove the most mod
crate. Yet no surrender could be
more complete, more sudden and for
these reasons we must hold it in sus-
picion"
The Times thus summarizes it's
views on the German peace move. 1t
adds Many rivers of blood have
soaked into the soil of France and
Belgium since President Wilson enun-
ciated his fourteen points. The rava-
ges of Atilla and even those of the
early stages OF tine German devasta-
ton and occupation have been cast in
the shade. Ye. the IA items which
Germany now accepts contain no
specific provision for any single ono
Of the manifold crimes nor do they
make any reference to the arraign-
ment Of the master criminals who in
spired the organized atrocities.
Before President Wilson accepts
the role. of intermediary now thrust
upon him we trust he will see at to
,rmind the German chancellor that
each and all of these problems must
be faced" III.
(continusd on Pas. a-celumn y
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HOLOCAUST IS THOUGHT TO HAVE
Been THE WORK OF ENEMY AGENTS

the day in need of food and medical
attention. Hospitals, churches,
school houses, the armory and private
homes were opened to receive them.
They left all their possessions in the
flames which drove them from their
homes. There was an immediate re-
Spouse to the need Of the refugees
from the people of Duluth and sur
rounding towns. Physicians and
nurses went to their assistance while
thousands of men went out to fight
the flames, which tonight are report
ed to be under control.
Reports that the holocaust resulted
from the work Of enemy agents were
circulated here tonight. Definite con-
firmation was not available but incen-
diaries were driven away from a To-
cal shipyard when the fires in Duluth
and Superior were burning at their
highest, according to F. G. Longren,
fire marshal and other city and state
officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14

Duluth MINI. oct. l3-With prob
abs Ave humid ed persons dead. thou
sands homeless and without clothing.
and with property damage mounting
FAR INTO millions Of dollars, whole sec
tons ~ Northern Wisconsin and
Minnesota 'iintcrland tonight are
smoudering Fire has stricken areas,
with only the charred remains Of
abandoned, deporulated towns to ac-
cen,uate the great dcsolation. Hun
drcds Of people fleeing toward Duluth
and Superior became exhausted and
perished when they were ovrtaken by
the Are. Every effort Is being made
10 rescue those who still live. The
bodies Of the dead are being brought
here and already Is lie in morgues
waiting TO be identified. Twelve
thousand homeless and penniless
refugees stragglcd into Duluth during
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
NO ARMISTICE INDICATED
IN UNOFFICIAL TEXT OF
TEUT0N REPLY TO WILSON
CAPITOL OFFICIALS MUM
Washington 13-The the
withhold their Judgment Gemanys note until President Will
son has received opportunity
to consider it.
MUST BE CONSIDERED

- &~>~~~
Washington, Oct. 13-The
official text Of the German note
had not arrived in Washington
early this evening and in the
absence of President Wilson all
officials continued to reserve
comment. There was no
change in the opinion that
there is much in the document
to be considered before a line
of action can be accurately
forecast.
The official document had not been re-
ceived in Washington tonight when the
President returned from New York. 1t
probably will be here tomorrow when
the President confers with his advisors.
among them Secretary Baker. who re-
turns today from the western battle
front, undoubtedly prepared to give him
some inside information on the broken
condition of the German military power
Of which the world necessarily does not
know at this time. Lacking official
guidance on which to base a prediction.
observers are forced to record indica-
tons. The indications are that there
will be no armistice and that il the En-
tente Allies were disposed to agree to
one they probably would demand as
guarantees that such pplaces as Metz,
Strassburg. Trieste and possibly Essen
be placed in the hands of Entente forces
to guarantee fulfillment Of Germany's
word. If Germany expects that by
agreeing to the evacuation Of territory
she will exact the evacuation Of German
colonies occupied by Entente forces Ger
man statesmen have made another mis-
take.
When the American capital recovered
its balance after the surprise of For
eign Secretary Soils note it found its
unofficial opinion divided into two dis
tinct lines.
One. shared largely by the Republic
cans in Congress. is Inclined to the view
that Senator lodges prediction of a sit
uation which may threaten the substitu-
Continued on Page 2, Column s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
IS Deaths at PittsfeId, Mass.

Is Deaths at PittsfeId, Mass.
Pittsfield. Mass, Oct. IA total
Of % deaths from influenza or pneu-
monia were reported in this city dur
ing the "a hours ending at four
o'clock this afternoon. This makes a
total of 100 deaths from these causes
since October 1. Since the outbreak
of the epidemic theer have been 1900
influenza cases here. In some in
stances there have been two. three
and even four deaths in the same
family. Health authorities declare
the epidemic to be on the wan and
say that the few new cases reported
are Of a less serious nature.
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70 New Gases in Twin Cities

Lewiston. Me. Oct. 13.-Seventy-tve
new cases of influenza have been report
ed in Lewiston and Auburn, bringing
the total mum ger up to about 600. The
disease has appeared at Bates college.
Is OF the girls It Rand hall being unt sr
CONTINUED on Page z, Column ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
FOREST FIRE TOLL
OF DEATH EXCEEDS
500 MIDDLE WEST

Five Big Fires Raging in Northern Wisconsin
and Minnesota-At Least 10000 Made
Homeless = Refugees Report Nine Towns
Completely Wiped Out and Scores of Ham,
let's and Settlers Home Destroyed-Prop-
erty and Lumber Loss Will Total Many Mil
lons-Damage Will Surpass That of Any
Previous Forest Fire in this Region
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German Official Admits Retirement

London Oct 13-The German official statement issued by
General army headquarters today admits OF rerements
points the western front where allied has been
fected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
British Very Close to DOuai

London, Oct. 13-The British within few hundred
yards of Doua Field Marshal Hag reported today in his Off
cia statement They have have captured the Foubourg De
Esquesn the Doua prison and the greater part Of Fles
close to Doua the northwest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
No Signs of General Debacle

London Oct 13-The German retreat along the western
front continued Sunday in orderly There
signs yet of general debacle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
THE WEATHER

FAIR
New England: Fair and cooler Mon
day. Tuesday fair.
Eastern New York: Fair Monday and
Tuesday; Slightly cooler Monday.
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Capital Serbia Occupied by Allies

Berlin via London Oct 13-Nsh the capital Of Serbia has
been occupied by entente forces the Office
day.
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La Fere Captured by French

Paris Oct i3-The German stronghold of La Fere, to-
geher with great part of the ST. Goban assf Of which La
ncrhey outpost the Disc has been captured by
the French todays official office statement
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BAY STATE MILL CITIES
HARD HIT BY EPIDEMIC
BOSTON REPORT GOOD

Boston. oct l3-The mill cities now
appear :" he the principal centers Of
me influenza epidemic in Massachu-
S'tS In Boston and suburbs there
has been a marked Improvement and
mere Is a decrease In new cases in
we Western part Of the state.
taH River had SIS Of the 1902 new
eases reported 10 the state health de-
Par'ment as having developed in the
AN y hours New Bedford, Taunton,
Lowell ana Ftcuhurg also are hard
~ IN the VI cities and towns report
"s !" ihe department today there
WE ~ deaths in the "A hour period.
''e N'a'th authorities Of this city
e Ff'a''' ,neouraged by the decided
'''''.' !" mortality today. In the "a
-'' 'n''ne n O'Clock tonight there
VIZ = deaths from Influenza and 10
' pn''n'onia The total OF S. is Sc
man ''s''rday afternoon. 1t was
'r' 'A.. there were now enough
'hd curses available to handle
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u. S. Attain Oh iectives on Mouse

With the American Army Northwest of Verdun Saturday,
Oct 12(By the Associated Press 1.-THE American troops
both sides of the Meuse have attained their objectves
the official characterization tonight Of the days
TONS The total prisoners taken since Septeber 26 is IT,
629.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14

the situation here and that there were
empty beds in every hospital
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GAS TABLETS FOR
STOMACH GAS

NEAL'SC GAS TAHLETs stop ~. aud sour
termentstian efse~ "a ting, sto,, i,e:chiug,
eeoucs btost'ns ssd gas prrtssa<- sweet
en mud earxecs a&id stomach, sss-.uco
"a whMe 80 e;ioasss. Uoy NEAL, GAS
TABLETS 1t any reliable DING stor.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
Boston Forecast

Boston. Oct. 13.-For Boston and vicin-
ity: Monday fair and cooler. Tuesday
fair; moderate northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14

With the French Army in France Oct 15Laon the last of
the group Of natural obstacles forming the keystone of the
German defence France has been taken without fight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
Laon Enter ed by French

With the French Army in France, Oct 1S(By the Asso
cated Press)Laon entered by the French troops today
The Washington times., 1918-11-26
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The Washington times., 1918-11-26
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The Washington times., 1918-11-26
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The Washington times., 1918-11-26
Editorial

Thursday millions sud millions
Of people will turn their eyes
toward America and be glad
for the existence Of the
United States with its men
and women Of high ideals.
Let us in our turn be thankful
that we are Americans and
that we have been able to
show the world that we are
more than "Dollar Chasers."
Let US give thanks that millions
Of our boys were willing to
cross the ocean to help our
Allies make the world'a more
ideal place in which to live.
Let US return thanks, also, that
the war was ended so speed
lily and that it has been I'M
necessary to sacrifice the lives
CT thousands Of our best men.
Let US then finally give thanks
that we will receive absolute
ly NO MATERIAL wealth
from the world war. Let this
be a token that Americas en-
trance into the war was one
of PURE unselfishness.
The Washington times., 1918-11-26
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