Old Foes Meet to Arrange Naval Surrender Teams
German cruiser Koenigsburg carrying delegates will meet British warships at sea for escort to a designated point as gunfire is silenced during the surrender talks.
15 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
1
German cruiser Koenigsburg carrying delegates will meet British warships at sea for escort to a designated point as gunfire is silenced during the surrender talks.
London reports that the German cruiser Koenigsberg carrying armistice delegates will be met by British warships this afternoon and escorted to a sea point for talks with Admiral Sir David Beatty. Admiral Hipper accompanies the German party as adviser in a historic naval terms discussion.
London reports the German submarine crews at Brunshuttel base meeting with plans to revolt reinstate officers and fly the national flag instead of the red flag A Copenhagen dispatch to Daily Express confirms the move Paris reports Socialist violence at the Austrian Parliament building as crowds clash with police and a new red white and red flag is raised then altered The German situation remains unsettled with political tension rising across Europe
A bomb outside the Youngstown Telegram pressroom damaged the building and shattered nearby windows. The attack occurred before midnight as the paper, a strong dry advocate, faced an unexplained targeting amid local tensions in Youngstown Ohio.
London dispatch reports that extremists in Holland demand Queen Wilhelmina abdication. The threating attitude has raised anxiety at The Hague, with Daily Tess noting increased unrest and international concern over the crisis in the Netherlands.
Ex crown prince Frederick William of Germany arrived at Maastricht from Spa after a circuitous border crossing. The entourage in three motors was halted by frontier guards. internment was ordered, then the party disarmed and detained until Dutch officials placed them under guard at The Hague for guidance.
Paris reports former New York City mayor Robert A. Van Wyck has died at 69. He was the first mayor after the charter expansion creating Greater New York, serving from 1906 to 1909 after defeating Seth Low and General B. Trey in the election.
Washington weighs a possible mission to relieve the food situation in Germany. The move, described as aimed at aid efforts, reflects U.S. concern over postwar German hunger and the need to coordinate relief with Allied authorities.
Washington reports an American military mission led by Major General Charles D. Rhodes to visit German front headquarters at Spa Belgium next Saturday. The dispatch notes the mission plans to travel via La Capelle Beaumonte Philippeville Liege and seeks German permission to pass. Potential plans include coordination with German high command for fortresses in Alsace Lorraine and possible relief of German food shortages using American stores in France.
Ambiguity in a Novembers 16 report from Twndon notes political and financial moves reported by the Exchange Telegraph Company with details obscured in the transmission. The item mentions American actions and international context without clear names or outcomes.
Washington DC Nov 15. Secretary Baker urges support for the United War Work fund, noting the army’s strong record but stressing aid to welfare workers postwar. Provost Marshal General Crowder highlights greater need for funding now to help peace time relief and healing under the flag.
Pootia Alabama November 15 report notes baseball in the minor leagues may expand greatly with peace terms. John H Farrell of Auburn says the national association closed its annual meeting as disputes and claims among players and clubs were settled by the board of arbitration. Soldiers returning from France are expected to boost popularity and a definite plan will be set at a national association meeting after the first of the year per H Sexton.
Amsterdam dispatch reports the new rollers council in Brogsella, cited by Nieuwe Courant, urging German troops to avoid abusing officers and to extend a brotherly greeting to Belgian civilians as they evacuate.
Paris reports General Hirschauer of the French Army will arrive Sunday night and not officially enter the city until Monday. Marcel Hutin notes German officials and auxiliaries will travel to Nancy to confer with Leon Mirman on key questions from France taking over administration of Alsace and Lorraine.
Cambridge Massachusetts November 15 Professor Albert Bushnell Hart of Harvard University warned that hostilities may not be over. He warned the Red Spectre of Bolshevism in Germany and Austria Hungary could force renewed American and allied action to prevent civil war and uphold stable governments.
Vienna newspapers report the German Austrian republic will be proclaimed tomorrow and Charles I’s bid to reside in Vienna as a private citizen is refused, via Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph.
Amsterdam dispatch reports the new German government appealing to peasants to form peasant councils to administer food supply. The appeal argues voluntary self administration is better than bureaucratic control and would forestall compulsory measures.
Raymond Reardon, 10, of South Windsor, Conn., was struck and killed today at a Main Street station by an automobile owned by Mr. Brooks of Hartford, driver from the Bread Bronk Woolen Company. Eyewitnesses say the boy darted into the street while playing with a companion on his way to school.
Copenhagen Nov 15 The Politiken quotes Colonel Wade British military attache that the German publication of armistice terms omitted one or seven articles, notably the provision that the Allies would supply food if necessary.
Judge J W Weeks observed ongoing health issues at state hospital and trial school with influenza causing deaths. meanwhile two dozen deaths in the state hospital area and two at the penitentary section. The U S Highway Council telegram announced its dissolution, voiding pending highway project approvals and impacting next year’s plans. Probate appointments were made in Montpelier for Guy Moratown and Sarah Duiley estates.
Washington November 15 reports from the War Department describe a sharp morale slump among American troops after the Europe cease-fire and the armistice signing. Soldiers show confusion and loosened discipline, with some viewing themselves released from camp routines and relatives urged to help return absentees to avoid disgrace and possible punishment.
Vermont War Work Fund shows $416 765 subscribed at Barre publicity HQ as campaigns push to over the top. Counties report varied totals while Castleton Cast Middlebury Norwich Vermont University and the University of Vermont students divisions exceed quotas. Victory boys and girls units build pledges in towns including Baltimore.
New York November 15 Cotton advanced ten dollars a bale within minutes after the market opened. The gain marked the day’s maximum fluctuation limit set to curb speculation. The rise was blamed on heavy covering of large short contracts held by Liverpool. Local brokers then saw nearly 30 points in realized gains.
Washington November 13 The surgeon general’s weekly report says Spanish flu checked with further improvement. Total cases dropped about one third to 6,887 for the week ending Nov 13 from 18,175 prior, with marked pneumonia improvement. Ovila W. from North Main Street returned to the city after working at a former hotel in Malana.
Two meetings last night in Barre towns East Barre Opera House and Gilbert’s theatre rallied support for the United War Work campaign. Speakers included Joseph Brennan from Boston O D Kepner MA worker and former Senator Harry Daniels with local officials praising Barre’s contributions and organization.
Article notes vacancy in key drafting posts as the legislature prepares to open. It states no appointments were made to fill the positions held by the former officials and that the two members are to be in service before convening.
In Barre Washington county court this morning the trial of S A Bianchi against Clinton Millar began after delays. The suit seeks damages from a collision on Washington Street with intervening parties referenced as Ke Gus and Eae to Son. Witnesses including A H H Boxtell testified about the Bianchi machine and overhaul costs for insurance payment.
Mrs Laura Adams wife of Montpelier horse merchant John Adams died about 1130 this morning following an operation at Heaton hospital on Thursday. She was daughter of Arthur and Mrs Ropes former Montpelier Journal editor and native of Montpelier. She leaves husband four children Katherine John P Laure and Charles and sister Mrs Harlow.
A London report cites the Berlin soldiers and workmen's council deciding to dissolve the red guards. Captain Von Hold, their leader, has reportedly been dismissed for planning revolutionary acts. The telegram from Copenhagen notes the move as a response to alleged revolutionary plans.
Democrats in Washington raise bribery charges over the Michigan and New Hampshire seats. A recount is ordered for New Hampshire on December 9 after a protest from the state Democratic chair. The Elections Committee defers action pending added information from the non-partisan Ford-for-Senate group.
The Supreme Court concluded Thursday with an adjournment after an agreed facts foreclosure case, Chittenden County Trust vs Ly Hurd et al. The court appointed a commission to hear evidence on Ernest H. O'Brien's disbarment and settled and continued several cases across Rutland, Chittenden, Orleans, Essex, Caledonia, Windham, Windsor, and Washington counties. Some cases were heard on briefs, others continued.
A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Walter F LaBell of Second Street. Rev P H Lertign of New York discussed plans with Harre clergy and laymen for a Baptist campaign set to begin next week. The Granite Cutters Journal features a Powell memorial image. Authorities continue probing cemetery interment violations by a former Beckley Street cemetery sexton with others interviewed. Grand Juror William Wishart says the inquiry may yield developments.
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