Armistice Terms Signed. Germany to Evacuate and Disarm
Armistice terms signed by Germany call for immediate evacuation of Alsace Lorraine Belgium Luxembourg Russia and Romania. Allied troops will occupy Rhine crossings Mayence Coblenz and Cologne within a 30 kilometer zone. Germany must disarm its navy and hand over arms munitions and engines of war. repatriation of prisoners and return of civilians enslaved from invaded territories.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
State” Department
Paris
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
Luxemburg
Russia
Rumania
Rhine
Mayence
Coblenz
Cologne
Brest-Litovsk
Bucharest
Romania
Alsace- Lorraine
Supreme War Council
Wilson
Helgoland
Britannia Sunk After Torpedo Hit Near Gibraltar
The British battleship Britannia was torpedoed near the west entrance to the straits of Gibraltar on November 9 and sank three and a half hours later. Admiralty reports 39 officers and 672 men saved. Britannia displaced 16,350 tons, 453 feet long, 19 knots speed, 77 crew, main armament of four 12 inch guns.
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London
Britannia
Straits of Gibraltar
Admiralty
Congress approves armistice terms with Germany
Washington dispatch reports unanimous Congress support for armistice terms on Germany. Unconditional surrender seen by most, some disappointed demobilization not required. Sentiment for punishing those responsible for murders and atrocities was vetoed.
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Washington
Germany
Congress
Peace Preparations To Be Commenced Immediately
Washington reports final peace negotiations will begin in weeks with Marshal Foch and naval chiefs ensuring armistice terms are observed. The thirty day armistice may be extended by victors and accepted by the vanquished as leaders set the stage for the world conference. The fate of Germany Austria Hungary and Russia will shape many postwar decisions.
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Washington
Marshal Foch
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Poland Proclaims Republic Takes Galicia Under Wing
Cracow reports the formation of a Polish republic with Deputy Daszynski as president. Vienna dispatch says Poland has assumed sovereignty over Galicia, signaling a major shift in regional authority.
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Poland
Galicia
Amsterdam
Cracow
Daszynski
Lammasch
Vienna
Montana Casualties and War Work Move
The list records killed in action and missing or wounded soldiers from Montana with many towns named including Billings Anaconda Butte and Great Falls. It also notes convicts in West Virginia likely to work on war labor projects under railroad administration supervision in Moundsville.
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Marshal C. Young
Billings
Ralph W. Kurtzman
Belgrade
Arne Lende
Reed Point
Gillman Wallakaer
Shawmut
Chas. Collins
Menard
Earnest F. Beal
Anaconda
Wm. R. Jordan
Livingston
Fred Miller
Butte
Owen Lynch
Roy Breckenridge
Plevna
Harold J. Brown
Walter
Walter L. Sidley
Rudolph Woodcock
John R. Richardson
Chas. Ries
McHessor
Geo. Schriner
Laurel
Donald Lewis
Lothair
Richard Meiresonne
Mondak
Anton Amundson
Box Elder
Brooks
Jacob Graff
Fallon
Robi. M. Long
Moorehead
Miles City
Charleston
W. Iva
West Virginia
Charles H. Browne
Railroad Administration
Moundsville State Penitentiary
State Board of Pblic Works
Draft Call Cancellations End War Department Action
Washington reports the War Department canceled all army draft calls after the Germany armistice. About 800,000 men ordered to entrain are halted. 252,000 on trains may be returned to civilian life where possible. Questionnaires will be sent to 18-year-olds registered September 12 to complete classification.
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Washington
War Department
Germany
Crowder
Baker
Civil
Lfe
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Soldiers and Sailors Celebrate Riot Grips Newport News
Thousands of service members seized Newport News on November 12 and wrecked streetcars raided restaurants and burned debris. No casualties reported. Riots blamed on alleged price gouging with foodstuffs stolen and significant property damage.
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Newport News
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New York
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Conrad
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White Sulphur Springs
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Boulder
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Great Falls
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Dillon, Or
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South Pacific
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