Allied Army advances in Belgium report armistice terms kept
The American Army of Occupation advances into Belgium near the German frontier as Major General Dickman confirms German compliance with armistice terms. Surrendered materials show limited damage while abandoned stores, locomotives, and supplies are found intact along the retreat routes near Longayen and Montmedy.
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Belgium
Joseph T. Dickman
Dickman
Longayen
Tellancourt
Longayon
Montmedy
Bolsheviki Gunboats on Dvina Threaten Allied Positions
Archangel reports Bolsheviki gunboats on the Dvina press attacks along the left bank at Tulgas after repulsed infantry. Allied artillery fights back as Bolsheviks use gunboats with long range guns brought from Petrograd fortifications amid ice eased river conditions. Bolshevik losses are described as heavy, roughly five times those of the Allies.
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Archangel
Dvina
Tulgas
Vaga
Petrograd
Italian Prisoners Being Sent Home
Berne reports arrangements to transport one hundred thousand Italian prisoners of war from Austria and Germany back to Italy via Switzerland.
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Berne
Austria
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
Travel Watcher Notes Surging Visitor Traffic
Reporter describes travel when BN trains ran and scarce road travel now. Autos leaving town by every hour alter patterns as visitors arrive. Weighs the risk of vocal visitors and the need for timely notices to track movement.
Austrian Liner Franz Josef Renamed Armand Dias in Dalmatia
An Italian cruiser reached Sebenico harbor as the Austrian trans Atlantic liner Franz Josef was seized, renamed Armand Dias, and hoisted with the Italian flag under Governor Admiral Milto. Order was restored at Niume.
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Associated Presa
Rome
Sebenico
Franz Josef
Armand Dias
Milto
Dalmatia
Italy
Niume
Germans Trade Crosses For Tobacco On Frontline
Nov 19 report from northwest Verdun notes American troops capture Iron Crosss as trophies traded for tobacco and money. Soldiers prize revolvers and compact German documents. diaries grow common yet unreadable, while carbines and rifles remain bulky souvenirs.
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Verdun
Associated Press
Fritz
German Troops Occupy Minsk and Free Prisoners Advance
Stockholm dispatches report German forces occupy Minsk in Lithuania. A half million released war prisoners move through the Ural mountains as arrangements are made to supply them with food and clothing.
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Associated Press
London
Stockholm
Central News Agency
Minsk
Lithuania
Ural Mountains
German U boats surrender to allied forces
Twenty German submarines were surrendered to Rear Admiral Reginald Tyrwhitt fifty miles off Harwich at sunrise this morning. They are the first U boats to be turned over to the Allies by Germany.
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Associated Press
London
Reginal B. Tyrwhitt
Harwich
Press Association
Germany
Texas Casualty List Reports Multiple Army Casualties
Lieutenant Eugene Mellison of Dallas killed in action. Privates David P. Land of Lor raine and Barney L. Walker of Georgetown wounded but degree undetermined. Private Nathan T. Hun nerberg of Dallas wounded slightly. Corporal Leslie Dale Thompson of Beeville and John R. Davis of Chilton, confined to hospital, have returned to duty.
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Eugene Mellison
Dallas
David P. Land
Lorraine
Barney L. Walker
Georgetown
Nathan T. Hunnerberg
Leslie Dale Thompson
Beeville
John R. Davis
Chilton
Red Cross Benefit Nets $116 From Farmers Lodge Dance
A Farmers' Lodge dance hosted by P. V. Ek last week raised 116 for the Red Cross. Eggs, sugar, cream, and cakes were donated and auctioned. A cake sold for 16, a sweater brought 7, a Kaiser box 6.50, and a candy jar guess drew Ross Salviago. Volunteers Mrs. Joe Holik and Mrs. Joe A. Zemanek led the effort.
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Farmers’ Lodge
P. V. Ek
Red Cross
Louis Kre
Joe Merka
Joe Holik
Kaiser Wilhelm
Ross Salviago
Joe A. Zemanek
John Kosarek
John Habarta
Walsh Tenders Hi Resignation From War Labor Board
Frank P. Walsh, joint chairman with William H. Taft on the national war labor board, sent his resignation to President Wilson. He cites professional engagements and the end of hostilities as reasons to return to law practice at the earliest moment.
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Washington
Frank P. Walsh
William H. Taft
National War Labor Board
Wilson
Rumors of Wilhelm’s Return to Germany Stir London News
Rumors spread that former German emperor Wilhelm II may return to Germany, sparked by a Berlin newspaper hinting entry would not be refused. The talk unsettles observers in London as propaganda spreads, with Dutch officials and Allied newspapers weighing the risks of counter revolution and potential extradition moves.
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Associated Press
London
William Hohenzollern
Germany
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Morning Post
Holland
Hague
Daily Mail
Antwerp
Daily Express
Seattle Trades Council Calls Nationwide Strike Over Mooney
After a long session the Seattle trades council representing about 35 000 workers voted to strike for the release of Thomas J Mooney and co-defendants The council plans a global concerted action with unions worldwide and asks British Labour to join The move aims to secure a new trial claiming unfair proceedings and prejudiced judgments in the San Francisco bombing case
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United States
Mooney
Labor
Seattle Trades Council
Market Street
San Francisco
Organized Labor
Supreme Court
Headquarters for American Peace Delegates Chosen
Paris. The American peace conference delegates and their staffs will occupy a building on the Place de La Concorde, formerly the American Red Cross headquarters since June. The Red Cross offices move to Hotel Regina.
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Associated Press
Paris
Place de la Concorde
American Red Cross
The
Red Cross
Hotel Regina
War Fund Drive Nears Closing Wednesday Afternoon
The United War Fund campaign will close Wednesday afternoon. Chairman J. S. Doane says overlooked contributors can still give Thursday morning by contacting him or any committee member in charge.
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United War Fund
J. S. Doane
No More Heroines Advocates Equal Terms Across Professions
An opinion condemns feminine alterations to terms and urges uniform usage such as hero for all genders. It argues that words like authoress and conductorette are unnecessary and calls for avoiding gendered endings including chairwoman and congresswoman.
President Wilson to cross Atlantic aboard convoyed transport
Washington officials announced that President Wilson and the American delegation to the peace conference will travel across the Atlantic on a large army transport, escorted by a dreadnought battleship and a flotilla of destroyers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Atlantic
Mutinous Sailors Saved German Navy from Annullation
London reports Captain Persius argues in the Berlin Tageblatt that German sailors mutinied last month and refused to sail. He says their action saved lives and the navy from dis distraction, delivering an invaluable service to Germany.
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Associated Press
London
Persius
Berlin Tageblatt
War Strains Madova Island Supply as Steamers Lapse
From Funchal advices comes a report on Madova where war curbs on ship traffic have left the densely populated island in distress. Only one steamer arrives monthly, halting industry and severely restricting food imports.
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London
Funchal
Madovra
Fruit Pits and Nut Shells Declared Sufficient for Gas Masks
Washington reports the chemical welfare section of the United States Army informed the Food Administration that the current supply of fruit pits and nut shells is sufficient to meet gas mask requirements.
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Washington
Chemical Welfare Section
United States Army
Food Administration
Change in Ukrainian government aids allies work in Russia
Washington reports the overthrow of the Ukrainian government by Denikin forces and anti Bolshevik troops will ease Allied operations in Russia. Officials say Ukrainians in charge will allow supply routes via the Black Sea to reach Europe and deliver munitions and necessities.
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Washington
Ukraine
Denikines
Russia
Europe
Black Sea
Abdication Decree To Be Published In Germany
Paris reports that Germany plans to publish William II's abdication decree to end debates on his resignation. The document justifies the war by Germany's isolation and ends with the note that he renounces the throne to allow subjects to choose a government aligned with their honor and interests.
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Paris
William Hohenzollern
Germany
Zurich
L'Information
Germans to Get Wheat Meats and Fats from Denmark
Copenhagen reports that Denmark will supply Germany with 230000 tons of wheat 150000 tons of meat and 75000 tons of fats in a trade deal tied to a Vienna Germany Austria union discussion. Delegates from Vienna have arrived in Berlin to negotiate the union.
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Denmark
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Vienna
Berlin
Germany
Food Conference Called for Brazos County
County Agent C L Benson urges more food production and preservation as America plans to ship 250 000 tons to relieve Austria and feed 180 000 000 starving people. A Brazos County food administration conference is set for Monday November 25 in Houston with Mrs Will Howell chosen as women’s delegate.
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C. L. Benson
Austria
America
Food Administration
Houston
Will Howell
Brazos County
Coal Miners to Be Released From Army Service
Secretary Baker ordered immediate release from military service for anthracite coal miners in training. Fuel administration said urgent need for more anthracite production prompted the move. Commanders were told to discharge those who wish to return to mining in Washington.
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Washington
Baker
Fuel Administration
Demobilization Instructions For Recruits Issued
Telegraphic war department guidance from San Antonio to the southern department directs discharge first for those who enlisted or were drafted during the emergency. The order excludes tactical divisions replacements training schools independent camps depot brigades and embarkation ports, so only a small portion under arms will be affected.
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San Antonio
Texas
War Department
Southern Department
Conference in Bryan to reorganize presbytery work
A Bryan conference Wednesday afternoon aims to reorganize the local presbytery for broader home missionary service. Attendees include Dr. J. P. Robertson of Galveston, Rev. E. L. Storey of Alvin, Rev. W. M. Lewis of Navasota, and Rev. C. H. Storey of Bryan.
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Bryan
J. P. Robertson
Galveston
E. L. Storey
Alvin
W. M. Lewis
Navasota
C. H. Storey
Germans Pay Heavily in War Casualties
Copenhagen reports through November 20 that by October 31 about 1,580,000 German soldiers had been killed in the war and 260,000 more were missing or unknown, highlighting heavy losses and unresolved fates.
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Copenhagen
October shipping losses total ninety three thousand tons
The allied and neutral shipping losses in October reached ninety three thousand tons with British losses at eighty four thousand tons as reported by the British admiralty.
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London
Ukraine Hetman predicts country to join Russia federation
London Nov 20 General Skoropadski Hetman of Ukraine issues a statement urging Ukrainians to note the imminent establishment of Russia as a federated state He declares that Ukraine will enter this new government according to a German wireless.
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Associated Press
London
Skoropadski
Ukraine
Ukraiians
Russia
Training Program Continues At Travis After Armistice
Camp Travis Texas November 20 recruits drafted hours earlier are paid off and sent home as the armistice reduces the receiving station. Local officials have no new demobilization orders and may wait on Congress before releasing earlier increments. The 165th Depot Brigade and the Cactus Division continue intensive training with transfers ongoing.
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Camp Travis
Texas
Congress
165Th Depot Brigade
Cactus Division
Atlantic
Allen 0 Dummies 6 in Thanksgiving lead race
Allen academy beat the deaf and dumb team 6 to 0 after a Tuesday afternoon game. Graves of A M officiated with Coffee umpire Boyett head lineman and Garth timekeeper. A Thanksgiving clash with Marlin high school at Kyle Field aims to decide the state segment title.
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Allen Academy
Allen
Beaumont
Graves
Coffee
Boyett
Garth
Marlin High School
Texas
Austin High School
Waco
Austin
Kyle Field
British Losses Reach 658665 in World War Deaths
London reports total British deaths on all fronts in the war to date, numbered 658,665. The figure reflects casualties across all theaters and ongoing combat operations.
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Associated Press
London
Weather Update Tonight and Thursday Outlook
Tonight brings showers with a following day of fair conditions and cooler temperatures. Thursday will be mostly sunny and colder, with winds turning light to calm.
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