German Reply to War Demands Cites Armistice Terms
New York Times report notes Germany brazenly denies atrocities while asking for an armistice Yet refuses to abdicate the Hohenzollerns and insists autocratic rule must end for Allied acceptance Russia Hungary and Austria Bulgaria are cited as altering grain exports and war aims British forces push toward Valenciennes as Allied strategy seeks complete victory by arms through Wilson's conditions
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Dent
Germany
United States
Wilson
Germany proposes armistice terms in note to United States
Washington reports United Press says Germany orders submarines to halt torpedoing passenger ships but cannot guarantee delivery to all commanders. London note, wireless from Merlin, accepts evacuation and calls for a just peace, denies brutality, and offers a neutral commission to investigate charges. The German government stresses its constitution is parliamentary and seeks non irreconcilable demands with the German people's honor.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
Germany
New York
London
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United States
Bayy
Oet. At
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Paris
le Journal
Rup
Bavaria
Hephenzol
Prussia
Haig praises Villers-Bretonneux attack and Allied dawn
Reports from London and New York describe Haig commending the successful April assault by Australian brigades under Major-General Hobbs near Villers-Bretonneux. Other dispatches recount Belgian joy at liberated towns, plus German and Allied war-news including Wilson peace notes and a German pledge to avoid sinking passenger ships.
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London
Douglas Haig
Villers Brettoneux
J. Hobbs
Third Corps
7Th Australian
Allied advance nears key words in Scheldt region
Allied forces push toward Tourni and Tournai as the Scheldt line firms north of Valenciennes. St Amand becomes a critical objective as French troops engage near the Handing Nine and Lissonne marshes. Heavy fighting slows progress around Le Cateau.
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London
Scheldt
Tourni
Tournai
St. Amand
Valenciennes
Denain
le Cateau
Hirson
Lissonne
Hungary quits to favor own terms amid grain embargo
Budapest circles claim Berlin knows Hungary plans, halting grain exports to Austria and worsening Austrian shortages with Holland supplies dwindling. Cable from Atlantic City notes Frederick Penfield, former US Ambassador, praising Wilson and reporting Austrian pleas for peace. In Commons Hope cites German prisoners and troops counts. Paris reports formal Ceccho-Slovak government inaugurated in Prague with ministerial appointments.
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Berlin
Koneary
Hungary
Austria
Holland
Atlantic City
Frederick Penfield
United States
Wilson
Ametica
Premature rejoicings warned as war wears on
Melbourne report quotes Mr Watt urging caution despite Allied advances in Flanders and Germany’s retreat. Emphasizes not yet over, calls for demobilisation plans, continued Allied cooperation, and postwar economic measures. Includes dispatches from Brisbane Copenhagen and New York on action near Verdun and Franco-Serbian gains.
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Australian Women's National League
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Commonwealth
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British Advance and German Atrocities Reported Across Belgium
British forces drive east of Courtrai along the Scheldt and reach Valenciennes outskirts while heavy fighting continues near the Aisne. Reports detail German depredations in liberated towns with thefts, deportations, and vandalism as occupation ends.
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Scheldt
Valenciennes
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Aisne
Londo
Coimg
Alexandretta
Tourcoing
Ostend
Britain
The Front Lines Hurt by Floods and German Strain
The report notes French forces crossing the Lys despite German floods and a German front crumbling under Allied pressure. It cites British gains since October 14 and mentions German internal views toward the Kaiser and Crown Prince while noting Dutch pressure delaying German replies.
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Lys
Eee
Siestlona
Feeg
Harbor Board debate over edible fat charges ends in laughter
Cairns Harbor Board met Tuesday evening amid humor as Burns, Philp and Co asked that Edible Fat Tallow and Premier Jus be charged by weight. Amended motions urged awaiting Townsville advice while officials argued fat not listed in by laws and questioned Premier Jus definition amid jokes about beef extract.
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Earl
Ranff
Ane
Townsville
Wilks
Hodel
Newell
Heale
Political crisis in Brisbane over Appropriation Bill
Brisbane observers report a Cabinet meeting and tea hour pressure on Messrs Ryan and Gillies to retract from a proposed compromise. The free conference was resumed to find the deal off, with a council vote looming before Parliament. The Governor traveled from Cunnamulla as talks continued.
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Ee House
Ryan
Sacre Supporters ' Legislative Council
Cawcus Party
Lennon
Cunnamulla
South Australia
Mallery
Townsville Sanitary Strike Leads to Vandalism
Townsville reports a disruptive sanitary strike causing vandalism on der's Lane from the railway station toward Vision in Bridge, with sewage content removed from outhouses and possessions damaged as authorities race to identify suspects after moonlight activity.
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Townsville
Inder
Rai
Hughenden Beer Strike Ends as Mayor Reads Resolution
At a large meeting led by Mayor I P O'Neill the town voted to exterminate the I W W element and resume peaceable conditions. the beer strike was declared off and a civil reception for visiting speakers was cancelled. Upside-down Wright at Cairns Theatre stars in a new satire.
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1.W.W
Hughenden
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J. V. Suter
W. Price
Les. Winton
F. Hamilton
Extra Police for Hughenden and Townsville Health Fears
Brisbane reports say Mr H J Ryan pressed the Premier on increasing police in Hughenden amid unrest, while Townsville faces health risks from sanitary workers. The Premier says steps are being taken and local authorities must reach terms. The piece also promotes Upsidedown Wright’s Cairns Theatre act.
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H. J. Ryan
Legislative Assembly
Cabot
Hughenden
Pee
Swayne
Health Department
Townsville
Huxham
Vowles
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