Americans Begin Advance From Sedan Toward Germany
The American Third Army designated as the army of occupation under General Pershing moves from Sedan toward Germany. It includes divisions among the Third and Fourth corps totaling about 250,000 men led by Maj. Gen. Dickman, with lines and supply tasks forming as Russians, Italians, French and Romanians pour into occupancy.
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Metz
Germany
Army of Occupation
Paris
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Dickman
Spincourt
Verdun
War prisoners repatriation list and moves amid European conflict
European War News reports 40 000 prisoners to be repatriated as investigations identify battlefield changes. Paris dispatch notes mobilization shifts under Field Marshal Mackensen, with German forces underlying a broader reorganization. A Berlin wire warns of troop redeployments while no further front statements are issued. Holland agrees to repatriate allied prisoners from Germany, totaling 211365 men with classifications including killed, wounded, missing, and those presumed dead. General HQ to relocate to Mers within ten days.
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Paris
Cantila
Mons
Ortewa
Weil
Germany
Russia
Roumania
Turkey
Bucharest
Brest-Litovsk
Danzig
Vistula
East Africa
United States of America
Alles
National Bank of Belgium
Allien
AM Naval and
Meccantile Marine
Mies
America
United Status of America
United States of Andriéa
Baltic
Categat
Black Sea
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Hound
Swiss general strike ends amid overseas reports of upheaval
Reports from Paris and London describe widespread unrest across Europe. Swiss authorities announce an end to their general strike while Vienna sees socialist protests and gunfire near parliament. Royalist forces clash in Berlin as republics form in Württemberg and Hesse.
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Switzerland
Colander
Swiss Confederation
Washington War Notes and Policy Shifts in 1919
The report details U S actions after WWI including Pershing’s return prospects for expeditionary forces, extended parcel mail to troops, and government tax plans for 1919 20. It notes demobilization of development battalions about 50 000 men and a navy release of 50 000, with finance estimates around 4 billion annual needs. Food controls ease as substitutes rules are withdrawn and sugar allowances rise.
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Daniels
Washington Treasury
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Food Administration
Influenza Fatalities Exceed U S Overseas Casualties
Washington reports influenza and pneumonia deaths in 46 cities totaling 82,306 from Sept 9 to Nov 9, rivaling or surpassing fatalities among American expeditionary forces from landing in France through war end.
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Washington, D. C
United Eastes
France
United States
Buresc
Germany to Hold Elections for National Convention
German government plans national convention elections in January. Dispatches report Britain remains skeptical as uncertainty surrounds timing and procedures. Local observers note potential delays and political tension ahead of the vote.
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Germany
Copenhagen
Bert
American Mission Leaves for Spe German Front
Major General Sthodes commands six officers and 19 soldiers as the United States sends a sortie toward Spe with Marshal Foch directing allied efforts. Pershing receives the American Distinguished Service Medal from Foch in Senlis as German forces move northward near Verdun. Americans occupy Briey and release over 2,600 prisoners after the armistice. American troops cross toward Metz and Strasbourg.
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Spe
Marshal Foch
Hhe
John J. Pershing
France
Senlis
Strike Hits Over 409000 Workers in New York Newark Apparel Sector
The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America declare a strike affecting more than 409000 men and women in the men's clothing industry in New York and Newark. Authorities say two Chicago and Alton railroad warehouses were destroyed by unknown origin wires at Kant Street in St. Louis, with damage estimated around $1000.
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Mnen
New York
Newark
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Ekant St. Louis
Offici
Sirond
Complete Surrender Chief Executive Tells Congress
The chief executive informed Congress that the defeated foe has signed an agreement ending hostilities. The document confirms a complete surrender and outlines terms to be implemented by both sides, signaling a formal resolution to the conflict.
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Congress
Armistice terms read in Congress end war with Germany
President Wilson outlined the armistice terms insisting on immediate evacuation of Belgium France Alsace Lorraine Luxemburg and left bank Rhine territories within fourteen days. He listed German disarmament including 5000 guns 90000 machine guns 2000 aircraft and 10000 motor vehicles plus wide occupation and repatriation provisions.
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Germany
Congress
Wilson
Belgium
France
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Luxemburg
United States
Alsace-Lorraine
Rhine
Unite States
Rhineland
Alsace- Torraine
Iowa War News Mix of Influenza and Prohibition
Iowa reports multiple war era items including the death of C I L Siverly president of the Union National Bank of Ames from influenza, senator Kenyon pressing prohibition actions, and a drive urging more war photos for the Washington historical section. Other notes cover shipments, draft help in Cherokee, Cummins rail policy, and a sentenced conscientious objector at Fort Leavenworth.
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Arustee
Des Moines
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Iowa
Story County
Kenyon
Senate
Clark
Storm Lake
War Savings Committee
J. M. Boehm
Postville
Arthur Goodrich
Washington
H. J. Metcalf
State Defense
Goodrich
Cummins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Arthur Wilson
Camp Dodge
United States
Ft. Leavenworth
George J. Smith Rolfe
Fred Harper
Agency City
Ernest C. Richardson
Farmington
Patrick Sheehan
Nernsyd
John H. Wasack
Adair
Henry Ashing
Wellsburg
Laurel L. Hanan
New Hampton
Joseph Voon
Cascade
Wesley Sovers
Solon
John Hogs
Mason City
Robert Strong
Lansing
Fred A. Krogman
Jacob Berchtold
Vinton
Germany
Tin State Council
Clafimen
Defen
Council of Defense
Syntam
FISH NAMES AND NATIVE WORD ORIGINS DESCRIBED
A glossary of fish terms and their native names across Algonquin Chippewa Nipissing and other dialects. It explains f ish names such as muskelunge tautoy scup and porgy with etymologies from various Indigenous languages and old Algonquin and Nar ragansett roots.
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Hesse
Baden
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Viénim State Council
Austria
German Republic
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Hague
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Senate Finance Committee
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Teutonic War News
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