Armistice Must Await German War Withdrawals
President Wilson states that no armistice talks will occur while German troops occupy invaded territory. He seeks clear acceptance of his January address terms and asks if the German chancellor speaks for the empire or its authorities. The message, sent via Switzerland, emphasizes unconditional surrender and allied aims to end Hun domination and prevent further war.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Congress
America
Germany
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Orlando
Senate
Great Britain
France
Italy
Switzerland
Congress of the
Robert Lansidas
Vamp Head Ends Life at Camp Grant
Rockford dispatch says Col. Charles B Hagadorn acting commander at Camp Grant and head of the infantry officers training school was found dead in his quarters before breakfast with a pistol nearby and a head wound. Officials await an inquiry. others cite death by self inflicted wound amid nervous collapse from unceasing influenza work. Hagadorn, born Elmira New York in 1886, joined West Point in 1883 and rose to second lieutenant in 1887.
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Rockford
Charles B. Hagadorn
Camp Grant
Charlies W. Castle
Hagadorn
Tiagadorn
San Francisco
National Army
France
Elmira
N. Y
West Point
Deny Navy Treason Rumors Hit Chicago
German propaganda spreads rumors that doctors at Great Lakes naval training station face treason execution. Capt. William A. Moffett and Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels deny the claims and warn they undermine morale and confidence at home.
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Chicago
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
William A. Moffett
Great Lakes
Josephus Daniels
Germany
America
Brewers Aid German Alliance Allegations Surface
Washington reports charges that the United States Brewers association and members financed newspapers to favor liquor interests and aided the National German American alliance. Memorandum from Senator Jones cites documents from Alien Property Custodian and DOJ and alleges funds supported German propaganda and pro liquor political tactics nationwide.
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Washington
United States Brewers’ Association
National
German-American Alliance
Senator Jones
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Arthur Brisbane
Washington Times
Jones
Senate
Palmer
Department of Justice
German Alliance
Brewers’ Association
Brewers and
National Association of Commerce and Labor
Manufacturers and Dealers’ Association
Business Men's Association
Taxpayers’ League
Home Rule
Texas
Pittsbrugh
Detroit
Austin
Tex
German- Ameryan Alliance
Indiana District Attorney's Office
Don Roberts
Terre Haute
Turkish Cabinet Resigns Amid Istanbul Turmoil
A dispatch from Berne reports the Turkish cabinet has resigned causing great excitement in Constantinople as political turmoil unfolds in the capital and government leadership changes take place.
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Constantinople
Berne
Switzerland
London
Diaz Warns His Army on Peace Offer Trickery
General Diaz, commander of the Italian army, warns troops that enemy peace offers may be deception while fighting on in France and Belgium continues. He urges readiness to crush the foe if guarantees are not provided.
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Rome
Diaz
Tas
France
Belgium
German Plan to Hold Alsace Shocks Poland Split
A Dutch or Scandinavian report notes that Germany vows to retain Alsace Lorraine and push for its incorporation into an independent Poland as the political rearrangement surrounding President Wilson’s policy faces rejection.
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Copenhagen
Lokal An- Zeiger Oferinska Gintiono
Presigent Wilson
Alsice-Lorraine
Germany
Poland
Prussian Poland
Flu Cases Reported in German Army and Budapest
Amsterdam dispatches state 180000 new flu cases in the German army and 100000 cases in Budapest. The report emphasizes widespread influenza impact across these areas.
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Kaiser
Amsterdam
Budapest
Cambrai Falls to British as Enemies Encircled
Cambria capitulates after near total encirclement and capture by British forces. More than 8,000 prisoners taken. Fires spread behind German lines east of the Argonne. Brieules on the Meuse is burning. British reach Walaincort.
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London
Cambria
Argonne
Brieules
Meuse
Tax changes raise oil pipe line taxes and beverage duties
Washington moves to raise oil pipe line transportation tax from six to eight percent while expanding beverage taxes. The finance committee keeps higher telegraph and private wire levies, lowers the floor tax on distilled spirits, and adjusts rates for beer wine and spirits amid talk of national prohibition.
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Pullman Transportation
U. K
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Simmons
Christmas for the Marines
Army regulations for sending Christmas packages to American soldiers overseas apply to Marine Corps members addressed to American Expeditionary Forces. For other marines, naval regulations govern gift parcel transmission. Packages to ship abroad must be mailed by November 20 with address tags from local Red Cross chapters.
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Washington, D
Marine Corps
Red Cross Chepters
Progress Made on Line South of Cambrai
French Army and Anglo American forces resumed the attack this morning along the entire front south of Cambrai. Rapid advances were reported as the offensive continued.
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Cambrai
Americans and French Take Many Villages
Paris reports that on the Meuse east bank American forces advancing with French troops captured the villages of Consenvay Brabant Paumont and Beaumont. Prisoners have been taken since Tuesday.
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Paris
the Meuse
Consenvay
Brabant
Paumont
Beaumont
French Make Gains North of Reims
French forces north of Reims report resumed attacks along the Suippe River. Favorable progress is claimed as troops crossed the Suippe and reached Baseancourt.
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Reims
Suippe
Allied forces launch dawn offensive between Cambrai and St Quentin
British and American troops push a fifteen mile front from Cambrai to St Quentin at dawn. By Tuesday evening they advance five miles capturing Villers Outreaux Beleny and Fremond near Bebaln rail hub. Prisoners and large quantities of guns and stores reported. French and American forces press from Reims toward Laon and La Fere while widening control of roads toward the Chemin des Dames.
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London
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Villers Qutroaux
Beleny
Fremond
Bebaln
Reims
Berry-Au-Tlac
Conde-sur-Sulpe
Aisne
Suippe
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U. S
Hanson E. Ely
Military Academy
Tow
Infantry and Cavalry School
Staff College
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C. B. Hagaddorn
Grant
Humbert
Legion of Honor
Junker
Walaincort
the Marines
Tire Front
Charney
Baseancourt
Hindeneburg
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