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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
6
Allied message from French wireless stations reports German army leaders urging surrender of war matériel and prisoners. German troops in occupied areas are mutinying against commanders and raising the red flag, signaling unrest.
London reports official statistics show Norway lost 831 vessels during the war totaling about 1.25 million tons and 1120 lives. An additional 33 ships of roughly 69,000 tons were damaged by German submarines.
Secretary McAdoo recommended revising the pending revenue bill to yield 6 billion dollars in 1919 and at least 4 billions the next year in a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Simmons. The plan outlines the treasury's financial programme for the reconstruction period.
The secretary estimated next year's expenditures at 18.0 billion dollars, moved to extend allied loans briefly after peace to buy U.S. goods, and proposed quarterly tax payments on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15. He urged tax safeguards, partial tax eliminations for 1920, higher 1919 taxes in 1920, and early enactment of the pending bill with revenue estimates at 6.3 billion.
Paris November 14 Rear Admiral S B Robison was appointed American member of the naval commission to arrange the execution of the naval terms of the German armistice. He left for London to assume duties after arriving from the United States. Admiral Bullard is American representative for the Austrian armistice terms and is at Pola. US ships under Bullard include two cruisers a destroyer and 36 submarine chasers in the upper Adriatic plus the Birmingham and Leonidas ordered to Pola. Chasers patrol the Dalmatian coast including Durazzo Scutari and close by to display the American flag.
Von Hindenburg plans a Sunday dawn raid to rout Victoria the Post mascot and annex the Post. Strong resistance is expected as the adversaries brace for a tense confrontation at the plant.
A large tabby named Von Hindenburg, a regular weekend visitor to the Post, defies Victoria after a conflict over access at Childs restaurant. He previously siege-occupies the area, fled to Spring Lane, and plans a renewed midnight offensive from midnights Saturday, seeking control of the Post city room and nearby zones.
The piece portrays Victoria as calm amid looming conflict with von Hindenburg. It notes the City Editor’s desk bravado and looming Sunday morning readiness. It references von Hindenburg scouting the Post entrance and plotting moves while citizens vow steadfast resolve.
London reports a proclamation will summon a new Parliament on November 20 with nominations on December 4 and polling December 14. Ballot counting hinges on a bill before Parliament. a Monday address to the King precedes adjournment and royal gallery reception.
The associated governments favor Versailles Paris as the peace conference site due to convenience and France’s wartime leadership. Telegraph and cable access, strong communication between capitals, and ample living arrangements favor Versailles over smaller Dutch and Swiss cities. Agents of allied countries discuss the practical logistics.
The report notes that large houses in Paris are in demand for delegations and that the American representation will relocate from its current quarter.
A report notes the move from a small residence now occupied by Colonel House and his staff to a much larger house, indicating expanded offices and living quarters for the entourage.
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