Armistice Terms Near as Conference Opens
Edward W. Pickard reports that negotiations for an armistice proceed as Allied powers press Germany. White flags signal talks, with Marshal Foch’s terms shaping the surrender after four years of war. Britain, France, Italy, and the United States weigh venue and conditions, including compensation for civilian damages and freedom of interpretation of peace terms. German leaders face pressure to abdicate or accept changes, while Italy and Austria see pivotal battlefield and political shifts.
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Soldier Delays Phone Call For His Baby Package
A young soldier in a Union station canteen fights to reach a telephone to call Greensburg and send a message about a package for his wife. After a tense wait a military policeman enables the line and the man returns with a baby in his arms, declaring the infant his important package.
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Urgent plea: save paper to help war effort
A brief exhortation urges Americans to economize paper to aid the war. It links paper shortages, sulfur use, and gas warfare to victory, urging every person to reduce consumption, reuse, and recycle paper in daily life. It claims government support and stresses universal participation.
Armistice Signed Ends World War I
Washington reports the world war ends at 6 o clock morning Washington time with the German armistice signed at midnight Paris time. Terms to be made public later. hostilities cease at 11 o'clock Paris time.
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Socialists Set Up Republic in Berlin
Berlin reports a German people's government formed in the capital with the garrison joining, troops and machine guns placed at the council's disposal, and a general strike called by the workmen's and soldiers' council. Friedrich Ebert named imperial chancellor and to form a new government to seek speedy peace.
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Rail stations occupied by soldiers councils across Germany
From Dortmund to Duisburg railway stations in Germany are reported as occupied by soldiers' councils with no disorders noted. The dispatch comes from Essen and covers the industrial districts.
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Albert Ballin Dies Suddenly in Berlin Announcement
Albert Ballin general director of the Hamburg American Steamship Company died suddenly on Saturday, Berlin announced. Berne reports the disposal of the new government as of November 11, with Berlin officials placing themselves at the government's service.
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Schleswig-Holstein to Be Independent Republic Proclaimed
London reports that Schleswig-Holstein, the Prussian province once Danish, will be proclaimed an independent republic. The Copenhagen telegraph dispatch cites an imminent declaration as events unfold.
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M P S Real Lady Killers Military Policemen in France
A story notes that American MPs with Mr. P on their arms outshine Irish coppers in France. French towns barred soldiers, but MPs paused on beats to mingle with local girls. French girls dubbed them Mademoiselle promenaders for their patrols and flirtations.
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General Marshall Traps Turkish Forces on Two River Banks
General W. P. Marshall, commanding on both banks of the T guns river, trapped the entire Turkish army facing them. The maneuver mirrors General Allenby's approach in Palestine, executed in a comparable fashion.
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Americans Baptized by Fire After 24 Hours in Russia
Americans serving with Russo allied forces in northern Russia faced immediate combat less than a day after boarding a train to the front. They relieved French troops at an outpost as Bolshevik forces opened fire with shrapnel and machine guns, earning praise from American and British officers for their resilience. The troops slept in peasant huts and log stations along the railway, using forest wood for fuel and trench construction, while villagers treated them as guests.
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Vienna Jubilant Over Armistice Declared
Vienna rejoiced when word spread that an armistice had been declared. Crowds filled the streets as men women and children cried and embraced. Rumors of Emperor Charles abdication drew interest while reports say Austrian press warns of severe terms and sacrifices ahead prior to peace.
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Indiana backs divorce law ruling abroad
Valparaiso Ind Nov 11 Circuit Judge Loring ruled Indiana must honor Illinois divorce decisions. If one party remarried within a year after a divorce in Illinois the union was dissolved and Indiana courts must uphold Illinois outcome.
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Folk Beaten by Spencer for Senate Victory
In incomplete returns Seldon P. Spencer Republican leads over Democrat Joseph W. Folk for the U S senate by about 35 000 votes. Prohibition amendment defeated by 35 000. Other items note German gas attacks on Seaumont Beaumont and troop movements to Budapest. Washington reports overseas travel rules for soldiers. A Chicago bank robbery yields 8500 in cash and 1500 in bonds.
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Mrs. Stokes Arrested on Election Register Charge
New York reports Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes, convicted in Kansas City last May for violating the espionage act, was arrested by the State Superintendent of Elections on a charge of having registered Megally. 46 Rhodes Scholars Killed in War. London reports 240 Rhodes scholars from dominions and colonies, with 84 earning honors and 48 dying in the war.
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German Revolt Spreads Across Kiel to Hamburg Ports
A Copenhagen dispatch reports German garrisons deserting toward Kiel as sailors’ councils seize control. Red flags fly at Warne munde and Rostock with large portions of Schleswig and the navy in revolutionaries’ hands. Demonstrations surge in Berlin and Hamburg amid mutinies and clashes as officials move to form soldiers and workers councils.
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Mrs Rogers Volunteers at Walter Reed as Congressman Trains
Mrs John Jacob Rogers wife of a Massachusetts congressman plans nursing wounded soldiers at Walter Reed hospital while her husband trains as a private in the national army at Camp Zachary Taylor during wartime.
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Armistice Talks Move Toward Truce With Austria
Times correspondent reports Austrian officers in Italian headquarters at Serravalle approaching armistice terms. Eight Austrians led by General von Weber met General Badoglio at the villa. A draft conditions document was prepared and telegraphed to Versailles as talks continued amid low Austrian spirits.
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KRAMARZ HEADS CZECH STATE
Geneva November conference of Czech Slovak leaders framed a constitution for a new republic modeled on the United States. Dr Kurl Kramars former leader of the Hungarian Czech party was named first president. Diaz Promotes Diaz and Revel Rank in Italy.
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