President Wilson demands German withdrawal before armistice
President Wilson states that any armistice discussion requires German troops to leave all invaded territory. The note seeks the German chancellor's meaning on terms already laid out and insists on immediate withdrawal of forces from occupied lands as a condition for any discussions.
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Berlin
U. S
Washington
Wilson
United States
Congress
America
Germany
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Orlando
Switzerland
Congress of the
Major General Hanson Ely Seeks Broad War Coherence
The text presents Major General Hanson Ely addressed as urging forces across invaded territory and questions whether the imperial chancellor speaks only for existing authorities. The president considers these questions vital, and the passage ends with a formal sign-off from Robert Lansnas.
Camp Grant commander Hagadorn found dead under unclear circumstances
Col. Charles I B Hagadorn acting commander at Camp Grant and head of the infantry officers training school was found dead in his quarters before breakfast. A pistol was found beside the body and a head wound suggested suicide after mental strain from work and the Spanish influenza epidemic. He had been at Camp Grant three weeks seeking to stamp out the disease among soldiers. Hagadorn was born in Elmira New York in 1866 and entered West Point in 1883.
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Rockford
Charles I B. Hagadorn
Camp Grant
Charles W. Castle
Hagadorn
Ant
San Francisco
National Army
France
Elmira
N. Y
West Point
Brewers Aided German American Alliance Allegations Surface
Washington reports renewed charges that the United States Brewers Association plus individual brewers financed newspapers aiding liquor interests and supported the National German American Alliance. Senator Jones asserts documents from Alien Property Custodian and Justice Department will prove financing of pro liquor press, pro German sources, and influence operations across multiple states and offices.
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Washington
United States Brewers’ Association
National
German-American Alliance
Jones
Rep
Senate
Arthur Brisbane
Washington Times
Palmer
Department of Justice
Brewers’ Association
Brewers and
National Association of Commerce and Labor
Manufacturers and Dealers’ Association
Business Men’s Association
Taxpayers’ League
Home Rule
Samidella
Attorney General of
Texas
Attornes
Pittsbrugh
Detroit
Austin
Tex
German- Amercan Alliance
Senator Jones
Indiana
Deny Navy Treason Rumors In Chicago
German propaganda spreads rumors of executions at the Great Lakes naval training station. Captain William A. Moffett and Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels have denied the rumors as harmful to morale and confidence in the government.
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Chicago
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
William A. Moffett
Great Lakes
Josephus Daniels
Germany
America
Turkish Cabinet Resigns Sparks Constantinople Excitement
A dispatch from Berne reports the Turkish cabinet has resigned, causing widespread excitement in Constantinople. The London wire notes the political shakeup follows the move. The situation remains unsettled as officials assess next steps.
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Constantinople
Berne
Switzerland
London
Cambrai Stronghold Falls as British Capture Enemies
Cambria capitulates after near complete encirclement by British forces. Over 8,000 prisoners taken. Fires reported behind German lines east of the Argonne. Town of Brieulles on the Meuse burning as British advance reaches Walincourt.
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London
Cambria
Argonne
Brieules
Meuse
Diaz Warns His Army About Peace Bid Trick
Rome dispatch quotes General Diaz urging soldiers to doubt German and Allied armistice offers. He warns that peace offers may be a ruse to delay defeat and stresses readiness to crush the enemy if guarantees are not provided. The notice reflects wartime caution amid shifting French Belgian fronts.
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Rome
Diaz
France
Belgium
Cambrai Front Resumes Anglo American Offensive
On the Cambrai front the French Army with Anglo American forces renewed action this morning along the entire line south of Cambrai. The advance is described as rapid with steady progress reported across multiple sectors.
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Cambrai
Americans and French Capture Villages on Meuse Front
American forces and French troops advanced on the east bank of the Meuse and seized the villages of Consenvay Brabant Paumont and Beaumont as prisoners accumulated starting Tuesday with the push continuing today near Charney in a cooperative operation.
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Consenvay
Brabant
Paumont
Beaumont
German newspaper rejects Wilson points on Alsace and Poland
The Lokal Angreiger in Berlin reports that two of President Wilson's points are viewed as rejected. They insist on separating Alsace Lorraine from Germany and incorporating Prussian Poland into an independent Poland.
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Sopenhagen
Lokal Angeiger
Berlin
Wilson
Alsace-Lorraine
Germany
Poland
Prussian
Flu Cases Reported in German Army and Budapest
Amsterdam reports 180000 new influenza cases in the German army and 100000 cases in Budapest, reflecting widespread illness amid wartime dispatches received.
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Kaiser
Amsterdam
Budapest
Christmas for the Marines
Army regulations governing Christmas packages to American soldiers overseas apply to Marine Corps members with addresses to the American Expeditionary Forces. Other marines fall under ordinary naval regulations. Packages for shipment abroad must be mailed by November 20 with address tags from local Red Cross chapters.
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Washington, Dct. C
Marine Corps
Red Cross
French Make Gains North of Reims
French forces resumed attacks along the Suippes line north of Reims this morning. Favorable progress reported as troops crossed the Suippe and advanced to Baseancourt.
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Suippe
Allied drive on Cambrai front advances five miles
British and American forces push along a fifteen mile front between Cambrai and St Quent in dawn assault. Villers Outreaux Esigny and Piemond reported captured with heavy prisoner and weapon haul. French and American units push toward Laon and Craonne while pressing north and northeast of Reims.
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London
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Villers Outreaux
Esigny
Piemond
Bohamn
Reims
Laon
Berry-Au-Pac
Conde-sur-Suipe
Aisne
Suippe
Isles-sur- Suippe
Hazanecourt
Retourne
Chemin Des Dames
Craonne
Meuse
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Legion of Honor
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Senate Finance Committee
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Paris
Charney
Junker
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