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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1918
Page
6
A wireless from Allied headquarters reports German plenipotentiaries sent armistice terms to the imperial chancellor with a 72 hour acceptance or refusal deadline. Marshal Foch rejected the move and a German courier was dispatched to Spa with the terms while awaiting Allied instructions.
General Winterfeld says Captain Helldorff will cross the lines between 6 and 8 tonight and the French command has arranged safety for him. The Temps notes Emperor William at Spa where armistice terms are being reviewed, with delays expected due to road conditions. Spa lies in Belgium near Liege, close to Prussia and the German emissaries' entry point into French lines.
The Kaiser refuses abdication as the German army negotiates armistice terms from Spa Belgium. Pro Kaiser factions, Erzberger opposition, and spy networks are detailed along with doubts about civilian control and the threat of Bolshevik-style upheaval.
Secretary Lansing said Marshal Foch in Paris reported the German armistice delegates rejected an immediate suspension of hostilities. The 72 hour period to answer Allied terms began at 11 a m Paris time, 6 a m Boston time, with plenipotentiaries arriving at Foch's headquarters.
Paris dispatch reports Marshal Foch refused a German armistice demand after reading Allied terms. German delegates received the text and were told to respond within 72 hours with a request for immediate suspension of hostilities.
Historical notes trace dandruff to Hippocrates and earlier ideas on hair flakes. The ad promotes Herpicide as a logical treatment, claiming scalp disease varieties, dermatologist needs, and guaranteed satisfaction, with sample requests to The Herpicide Co. in Detroit.
Allied forces from Britain France Belgium Italy and the United States tighten the ring around retreating Germans seeking a safe route to the border. The pursued draw heavy losses as they are forced to surrender or be killed, with a steady stream of prisoners reported.
British forces enter Tournai and Avesnes and push toward Brussels while American and French troops sever trunk rail lines through Sedan Montmedy Metz and Mezieres. French gains reach Liart 20 miles north of Rethel as Maubeuge is menaced and German retreat bottlenecks grow.
Paris reports German envoys arrived at the French lines with white flags led by a trumpeter. Delegates identified themselves and were escorted blindfolded to a reception site. Generals Winterfeld and von Gruennel wore general uniforms. Von Salow wore admiral’s attire. Erzberger and Count von Obendorff appeared in civilian dress. The party crossed near La Capelle and, after four hours, began talks with Marshal Foch, joined by Admiral Wemyss and General Weygand, with an American representative present.
Prince Maxmilian of Baden resigns as Imperial German chancellor due to changed parliamentary situation. A German wireless dispatch picked up in London reports he tendered his resignation and that acceptance was still outstanding.
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