McAdoo Quits Wilson Cabinet Amid War Strain
President Wilson accepts William G. McAdoo’s resignation as secretary of the treasury and director general of railroads, to take effect January 1 next. McAdoo cites need to rest and return to private life for his family, with successors to be appointed and details outlined in his letter and the president’s reply.
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New York
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White House
McAdoo Resigns Treasury Post and Railroads Director General
President Woodrow Wilson accepts the resignation of William G. McAdoo as secretary of the treasury and director general of railroads. McAdoo cites personal reasons and needs to provide for his family, while noting no other motives beyond his stated arguments. He plans a brief rest before seeking future work, with no clear successor named.
RUSS RULERS NOW READY TO FLEE
Copenhagen reports through Swedish sources that the Soviet government of Russia nears collapse. The regime has held power by terror, losing favor after the German armistice. Fourteen leaders plan to flee on short notice aboard a cruiser to a neutral port if danger grows.
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Thanksgiving War Savings Stamps Drive Starts Monday
Iowa faces a tight deadline as the Thanksgiving drive kicks off next Monday to sell the remaining fifteen million dollars of War Savings Stamps. Des Moines reports October sales at two million two hundred sixty one thousand seventy five dollars, or 98 cents per person, with Iowa’s per capita yearly total at twelve dollars thirty cents. Governor Homer A. Miller warns Iowa must meet a forty eight million dollar quota, or risk public disgrace for failing to aid the war effort.
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Duchess Sees Yanks as Pershing Visits Luxemburg
Luxemburg reports General Pershing at the grand duchess palace as American troops enter the capital. The queen and cabinet greet the U S forces who will govern roads and towns during occupation, with demonstrations praising the Allied arrival.
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American Troops Sail Home From Liverpool On Lapland Minnehaha
Several thousand American soldiers depart Liverpool aboard the Lapland and Minnehaha for homeward movement. Crowds cheer as troops head home, with emphasis on continued units returning and swift shipment for sick and convalescent personnel.
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Poles Seize Power in Posen Town and Region
Amsterdam reports that the town of Posen and much of the Prussian state of the same name are in Polish hands. The soldiers' and workmen's organization has taken control and formed a legion, signaling a major shift in authority.
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Treasury melts large silver hoard for export
A treasury report shows more than 150 million silver dollars melted into bullion in recent months to supply India and other oriental countries. The vaults held 490 million dollars in silver six months ago, now reduced to 338,368,000 dollars as bullion shipments continue.
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No Revolution in Holland Says Socialist Leader
Rotterdam November 22 The socialist leader Pieter J Troelstra speaking at a great labor congress with 1 588 trades unions and labor organizations represented repudiated violent methods and admitted his earlier bellicose utterances caused a misunderstanding of his position Extremists who would introduce Bolshevism are a hopeless minority in Holland Soldiers and civic and labor societies seek reforms but by lawful means.
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Pieter J. Troelstra
Belgian King Returns to Brussels and Reopens Parliament
King Albert and the Belgian government arrived in Brussels at 2 pm Friday as troops and gendarmes restored order. Newspapers resumed publication and flags flew in celebration. Administrative services began returning to work, and the king planned to reopen parliament after reviewing the troops.
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Brussels
Lewis for U. S. Ownership Proposal in Senate
Washington November 22 A resolution by Senator Lewis Illinois urges the senate to go on record favoring government ownership of interstate railroads telegraph and telephone lines coal and oil producing agencies and other utilities in a bold drive for public control of critical industries.
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French Troops Enter Budapest Under General Herry
Paris dispatch reports French troops under General Herry entering Budapest. It is believed French forces have also reached Constantinople.
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