04 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces advance toward a key rail hub in the Ardennes as Somme reaches a critical point. Report describes continued push against German defenses with gains along multiple sectors.
American troops push north toward the railroad hub of Sedan. The capture of Sedan would break German lines on the west front and clear France of the enemy. Somma to the south, about 13 miles from Sedan, has been reached by the Americans.
Allied war council reports Italy's front fighting ended as Austria Hungary signs armistice. Diaz signs Sunday afternoon. operation begins Monday at 3 p m. Paris and London dispatches quote stern terms and anticipated German surrender. Italy asserts aim to bar enemy from renewed war and curb Austria's naval power.
Washington reports the ordnance board recommends a 50 percent production increase on commercial ammunition. The industries board considers further action, with aims to curtail or abolish existing production restraints.
Report from Amsterdam dated November 4 says a large number of people were killed and wounded when bombs dropped by British airmen hit Bonn. Air raid targeted the railway station and surrounding streets, according to the organ Volks Zeitung.
The Hungarian National Council led by Count Karolyi orders a popular vote to decide the form of government amid expectations of a Hungarian republic. Hungarian traffic toward Germany is halted, blocking 50,000 food-laden cars, while two German divisions move from Roumania toward Hungary.
British troops stormed a German steel works southeast of Valenciennes and captured St Saulve after advancing eastward. They took about 5,000 Germans over two days. French progress continued on the Aisne front with Givry and La Croix au Bois reported captured. Belgians hold a line about four kilometers west of Ghent.
An official Rome dispatch reports Italian sailors sunk the Veribus Unitis, flagship of the Austro Hungarian fleet, after entering Pola harbor. The move is described as a retaliatory feat for Italian losses during the prior retreat. Commander Rossetti and Lieutenant Paolucci led the operation.
American First and French Fourth armies pushed seven to eight miles west of the Meuse with rout extending to east of the river. Aviation reports German retreat. roads northward crowded with troops artillery and trucks. Second American army under General Bullard engages. general progress noted with increasing prisoners and captured guns.
Rome reports Italian forces land at Trieste and drive north capturing 100000 Austrians. Italian war office says over 2200 guns taken as cavalry reach the Tagliamento and occupy Spilimbergo. Left Italian army wing advances with rapid, broad movement across northern Italy.
Joseph C. Grew, head of the state department western European affairs division and former ambassador to Berlin, accompanied Colonel House to Paris for the armistice and peace discussions.
Democratic acting chair Homer S. Cummings predicted a larger Senate majority and gains in the House from 30 to 60 seats. Republican leader Representative Fess forecast a Republican majority in the new Senate and the House with Republicans to control the chamber by about 25 seats.
American army units in Archangel include many Slavic born soldiers who revive their native tongue to converse with Russian women and Ruslag workers. In spare moments on guard duty soldiers reassure Russians that the United States is here to help, not imperialistic.
Washington reports the fourth Liberty loan was oversubscribed by 866 million dollars, driving total support above the 6.866 billion goal as Treasury officials release the oversubscription figure.
Washington reports Austria Hungary has fully capitulated to the Allies. An armistice finalized last Saturday requires demobilization, Allied occupation of strategic sites and rail use against Germany, evacuation of invaded areas, surrender of the fleet, and repatriation of prisoners.
American forces report taking over 4000 prisoners northwest of Verdun on Sunday. The American right flank is positioned at Halles as of November 4th.
An official British communique reports that in the last three months in France, British forces captured 172,650 German prisoners and seized 2,878 guns.
Belgian forces on Sunday captured Ghent, as reported from London on November 4. The advance marks a significant development in the Belgium front with the city returning to Belgian control.
Ottawa reports the Dominion patrol steamer Galliano with a crew of 50 was lost when it foundered in a storm off Charlotte Island B C in October. The casualty loss was announced by the navy service department.
Washington reports the war department placed orders for 8 billion cigarettes to supply American soldiers for the remainder of the year. The purchase would provide two cigarettes for every person on earth for two months.
Near the Argonne forest on November 4 the United States Army airmen shot down 11 German Fokker planes in a major air fight. Seven American pilots including Lieuts James F Mannning Jr P W Graham James R McKay Shonky Ora R McMurry L C Plush and C A Rinney were credited with the victory.
Kaiser refuses to abdicate and takes refuge in army headquarters after a war cabinet meeting. A Geneva dispatch in Paris reports the abdication may now be a fact with official publication prepared awaiting a suitable moment for announcement.
Representatives of allied nations began deliberations at the supreme war council in Versailles. General Bliss led the U S delegation to the Trianon palace followed by Clemenceau and other top leaders including Marshal Foch, Haig, House, and Lloyd George.
Washington November 2 1918 Director General McAdoo directs railroads to restore returning soldiers and sailors to their seniority rights wherever practicable and place others in suitable work if they lack seniority. The policy excludes lines with specific established rules.
Provost Marshal General Crowder announced 1 106 men from 16 states and the District of Columbia will train for service in the navy by November 9. Volunteer inductions are accepted until November 5, with draft boards to fill any remaining quota under selective service rules.
Norfolk and tidewater Virginia workers for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone company resumed duties after Postmaster General Burleson ordered all striking employees to report back within two and a half hours.
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