Officials Celebrate War's End At Banquet
Draft board officials held a dinner at the University Club to observe the armistice signing. About 15 attended as the work of the board intensified through September and October with many men examined and registered. Officials praised the end of hostilities while noting awaiting calls and possible limited service. The British effort to suspend recruiting was also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Croshat
Jals
Bur
Aden
German Defeat and Armistice Terms Reported by Allied Press
The article notes Germany’s fleet is cut by surrender of 160 submarines six battle cruisers and ten battleships and many destroyers. It highlights the potential mutiny risk in the German fleet and the Allied plan to secure Helgoland if ships are not surrendered. It also describes Rhine fortresses a protected neutral zone and open routes into Germany, signaling Allied dominance.
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Austria-Hungary
Dancer
MASS
Germany
Marshal Foch
Helgoland
Rhine
Great River
President Wilson Proclaims German Armistice Terms
President Wilson announces the armistice with Germany and its terms at a joint session. The proclamation declares the war ends as Germany loses power to renew it, with a thirty day armistice period and specific follow up provisions. He warns Bolshevik danger if Germans remain hungry or unsettled and outlines America’s role in aiding democracy abroad.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
Congress
Capitol
America
Court of Justice
Supreme War Council
Helgoland
Armistice Victory Declares German Surrender End of War
AP report describes the armistice as victory and peace after four years of struggle. It notes Kaiser and crown prince fled, Germany defeated, and terms to ensure lasting disarmament, territorial restitution, and accountability accepted by Germany and the Allies. The piece emphasizes the Allied victory, the collapse of German militarism, and the dawn of a new world order.
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Associated Press
Kaiser
Supreme War Council
AL Varseilles
Germany
Jelsina
Maines
Serbia
Dtrissin
Fide
Goran
Beleian
Moselle
Pais, Nav
Hien
France
Germain
National Council of
Paris
The
Republic
Telegram First To Give Public Real Peace News
A vivid front page recounts Bridgeport history and a dramatic stoning episode as The Telegram’s extra edition hits streets just before 4:80. The paper claims rapid wire service, saying it led the day with 26 pages of live news and swift Associated Press updates.
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Bridgeport
Glorious
Associated Press
Army Strength at 3,764,677 at end of hostilities
Washington November 1 report shows American Army strength at 3,764,677 as hostilities cease. The tally includes troops and wartime units, with many returning from France and camps reassembling in the United States.
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Wastmington
S.A
Oflieb Fighees
Ware
cUtt
France
Big War Drive Vividly Described By Private Ballou
Private William M. Ballou of Battery E 59th artillery describes a night big drive in which shells whistled overhead and the line advanced across multiple German defenses. He notes 7,000 prisoners taken, an afternoon firing rest, and all in his unit emerging unscathed despite enemy fire. A separate report says William Jones was held after assaulting and threatening at Union Social club.
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William M. Ballou
59Th Artillery
Ballon
Catherine Stroat
Bijou
Deleat
Heaven
Earth
Rust
Hunshalls
William Jones
Highland Avenue
Bronen
Union Social Club
Coughlin
Kelly
Williams
Sabastine Williams
Jones
John He Redgate
Minerval
Madison Avenues
L O'Clark
Che Ling
Maren
Washington Avenue
Lo Park Avenue
State Street
Lo Main
John HH. Redgate
Lake Torpedo Band
Campaign Workers of
United War Work
Ladv
William
Hincks
Drive
Stick to Your Jobs Ordnance Office Appeals
Bridgeport District Ordnance office urged manufacturers and workers in Connecticut and western Massachusetts to stay focused on government munitions work. A planned adjustment program for government work was noted and no sudden disruptions were expected in the munitions industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport District Ordnance Office
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Department of Justice to Confine Aliens Visit
The Department of Justice issued orders to tighten regulations on enemy aliens in the United States and to prevent disloyalty. Agents will be deployed nationwide to guard allied solidarity during peace talks. Internment of dangerous enemy aliens continues, with confinement lasting until peace treaty signing. Investigations into naturalization applications and removal of enemy status will proceed.
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Department of Justice
Setinoton
Justica
United States
Penent
Armistice News Reaches American Front on Meuse and Moselle
Reports from Nov 11 describe soldiers learning of the armistice across the front from the Moselle to Sedan. American crews prepared for final salvos as artillery paused near Verdun, then unified cheers as flags were raised and troops began to digest the historic moment.
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Meuse
Moselle
Associated Press
Moselle Nuar
Sedan
Pacer
Verdun
Ornes
Corman
Officer Thornton Dead at St Vincent's Hospital
Patrolman John E Thornton of 489 Center Street died at St Vincent's hospital at 9 o clock after a three week illness. He had been among the last appointed to the police force last February and previously worked as a chauffeur for Bridgeport Hydraulic company. He served in the first precinct until death, was 52, married, and survived by a wife and two children.
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Madison Avenue
Main Street
Cathering Streat
Washington Avenue
Ppm
Hallowe'en
Ferdhiy
Aiul Poeuter
Hamelin
Tlw
Ua Bridgeport Brass
Truel Road
Kaiser
Paraiders
Daniel Brennan
City Eoure
Studebaker
Washington
Loe Tical Estate Company
Tiee Street
Bank Steceus
Willian Teeth
About & O'Clock
Leewith Company
Gar
John .E
Thornton
Center Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bridgeport Hydrauiic Company
First Precinct
Pasifion
Ial
Save the Babies Castoria Ad Claims Safe Form with Fletcher Signature
An article warns of high infant mortality in civilized countries and blames narcotic preparations. It promotes Castoria as a safe remedy for babies, asserting it contains no opiates or narcotics and carries the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
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A. F. Peeler
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Philadelphia
J. E. Waggoner
Chicago
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