Armistice Ends War as Allies Consolidate Gains
Post armistice reports detail Allied forces holding positions while German retreat proceeds under the terms. Haig’s troops advance along the Moselle and Meuse, capturing Avesnes and moving on Tournai. Demobilization plans begin as navy and labor departments map readjustments.
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Armistice Terms Read To Congress End War With Germany
President Wilson read to Congress the eleven military terms of the armistice with Germany including evacuation of invaded territories left bank Rhine surrender of guns and aircraft and repatriation of inhabitants. The agreement covers occupation by Allied and American forces and detailed provisions for naval demobilization and post war arrangements across Europe.
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Germany's Power Struggle Seeks Dictatorship Amid Turmoil
Independent Social Democrats demand arrests of key figures including Admiral Von Tirpitz and Dr. Kapp and press for a tribunal to try those responsible for prolonging the war. Berlin dispatches report order returning, minorites sidelined, and majorities moving to form a German republic. Chaos lingers in the chancellery as censorship ends and nightlife winds down. Russian and French prisoners are integrated with German laborers as East Prussia revolts spread with no major bloodshed so far. continental upheaval moves through Hesse as princely lands see hereditary rights abolished.
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Reinsuring Soldiers After Armistice Set for 5 Year Conversions
Washington reports government moves to reinsure veterans on return. About 4.5 million service members with voluntary government insurance will be allowed within five years after peace to convert to ordinary life, 20 pay life, endowment at 62, or other forms without new medical exams.
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Allied high command insists no armistice changes now
London reports the Allied high command will not modify armistice terms including annexes at this time. A 24 hour extension for evacuation of Belgium Luxemburg and Alsace Lorraine has been added to the original fourteen day period to ensure the text reaches German headquarters on time.
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Alsace-Lorraine
War allows surplus Airplanes and trucks to postoffice
Washington November 14 The Secretary of War may turn over airplanes and motor trucks not needed by the army after peace to the Postoffice Department under a provision of the Postoffice Appropriation Bill.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Secretary of War
Germans May Try Wilhelm Before Socialist Berlin Court
Diplomatic cables indicate German factions may seek extradition of the former Kaiser and his trial before a Socialist court in Berlin. The report notes possible charges and international implications discussed in Washington cables.
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