Marshal Foch Rejects German Armistice Proposal
Marshal Foch rejected Germany s proposal for an immediate provisional suspension of hostilities. Allied leaders require acceptance or refusal within seventy two hours. German plenipotentiaries met Foch at nine o clock French time as talks proceed and terms await Berlin decision within the same time frame.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Marshal Foch
Allied General Headquarters
Washington
Navy
Delegaton
State Department
Berlin
Armistice Delegates Reach Marshal Foch Headquarters
London reports at 6 oclock this morning German armistice delegates arrived at Marshal Foch's headquarters arriving amid Allied summons as World War I nears end.
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London
Marshal Foch
Oelock
German Delegates Reach Meeting Place in Paris
Paris November 8 German delegates proceeded to the meeting place designated by Marshal Foch. They reached General Debony's army at 10 o clock last night.
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Paris
Foch
President Wilson to Announce Armistice Signing
Washington Nov 8 The President will immediately announce the signing of the armistice as soon as the word is received, a statement authorized by officials says.
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Washington
Wilson
Germans to Sign Armistice or Face Sunday Deadline
Washington reports through diplomatic channels that German envoys will be given only until Sunday to sign Marshal Foch's terms for the armistice.
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Washington
Staff Department
Mashal Foch
France says Foch can only armistice terms not peace
An official French dispatch says Marshal Foch is empowered to deliver armistice terms, not to negotiate peace, and that any suspension of hostilities before the armistice is signed is out of the question.
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Washington
France
Marshal Foch
Wilson directs no information withheld on armistice talks
President Wilson has authorized Secretary Lansing to deny any claim that information on armistice negotiations is being kept secret. He states no information has been withheld and any contrary assertion is false. A definite decision will be released to the public promptly when reached.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
Lansing
Tam
Kaiser's Abdication Expected Amid Final German Talks
London reports Berlin dispatches say Germany's ruling parties will unite to demand the Kaiser's abdication. Abdication is expected to occur Saturday as the monarchy faces imminent collapse amid discussions in Berlin.
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London
Berlin
Penhagen Pol'tkan
Prince Try of Prussia Leaves Kiel in Thanksgiving
Penhagen dispatch reports Prince Try of Prussia, brother of the em, departing Kiel on Wednesday in an unspecified royal movement. The note hints at ongoing fleet or state travel connected to German leadership.
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Penhagen
Princetry
Prussia
Kiel
Schleswig Volks Zeitung Reports Marines Fire At Suspect
The Schleswig Volks Zeitung says marines pursued a suspect who fled in an automobile flying the red flag and fired at him.
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Schleswig
Artillery and Machine Guns Active at Sedan Front
American forces report ongoing artillery and machine gun fire around Sedan. Beyond the bombardment, the front remains quiet as of November 8.
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Sedan
Associated Press
Census Ginning Report Details U S Cotton Output
Census Bureau reported in Washington on November 8 that ginning before November 1 reached 7,793,615 bales including 120,343 round bales and 15,780 sea island strands.
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Washington
Sea Island
Census Bureau
Calls for Army May Be Cancelled Now
Provost Marshal General Crowder convened leaders to discuss suspending the November draft calls after 200000 registrants were ordered to camps. He plans to advocate withdrawal of the November call if Germany accepts Allied terms. With four million under arms, the drive to expand forces may end, though recall from France could be lengthy. Beginning Monday 252000 men are to camps before November 15, including suspended calls. The decision hinges on armistice progress and German resistance.
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Washington
Crowder
Germany
France
False armistice reports cause citywide uproar
United Press Association reports a false claim Germany accepted armistice terms and fighting ended. Officials and thousands react in panic across numerous cities as dispatches contradict the hoax. Authorities warn no ceasefire occurred and fighting continued as of late Thursday.
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New York
Germany
French Advance Reaches Rail Junction North of Rethel
Paris reports the French renewed their front advance this morning with units pushing along the entire line. French forces reached the railway junction at Liert, about twenty miles north of Rethel, signaling a widening advance in the sector.
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Paris
Liert
Rethel
Armistice Signing Still Uncertain Early Today
Washington dispatch reports that as the State War and Navy Departments opened at nine, there was no information that the German envoys had signed the armistice. Officials awaited confirmation on the key treaty step amid ongoing negotiations.
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Washington
State, War and Navy
Monroe to Postpone War Nonessential Improvements
Washington telegram orders postponement of nonwar construction including sewerage, gas and electric light plans, and water works in Monroe. Baruch lists projects to defer until peace, permits new work only if under 500 dollars, and calls state councils of defense and governors to a War Industries Board conference November 11 and 12 to set policy.
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Washington
State Councils of Defense
War Industries Board
Baruch
John Marshall
DP. R. McLennan
State Council of Defense
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The
Allies Close To Belgian Frontier As German Navy Revolts
The Americans command Sedan while French forces push toward Mezieres and occupy Singh less than eight miles south. French advance remains rapid within thirty miles of Belgium. Across Germany revolutionaries control virtually all naval forces and hold power in Tramberg and northwestern ports including Bremen Schwein, Tilsit, and Wilhelmhaven.
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Associated Press
Sedan
Mezieres
Singh
Tramburg
Germany
North Sea
Bremen
Schweein
Tilsit
Wilhelmhaven
Dam at Lock No 4 to be rebuilt
United States Engineer Edgar Maupin announced that the dam at Lock No 4 below the city will be rebuilt with a government appropriation of 100000 dollars. Preliminary winter work to begin likely in January and full reconstruction to start next summer when river conditions permit.
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United States
Edgar 8. Maupin
The
News-Star
Maupin
Shipyard Strike Celebrations Clash With Armistice Doubts
Thousands of shipyard workers march up Broadway from State Island yards in a hastily organized celebration while officials dispute the armistice timing. AP reports show fighting continued past Thursday and deny involvement in misleading the public about a supposed hoax.
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New York
State Island
Broadway
Fale
Associated Press
Paris
Hamburg in revolu tionists take control of port
Reports from Hamburg cited by the Cologne Gazette say Hamburg is fully controlled by revolutionists. The red flag flies from harbor vessels signaling the seizure.
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Hamburg
Amsterdam
Cologne
German cities join revolution amid Bremen council plans
Copenhagen dispatch reports Bremen Schwerin and Tilsit joining the revolt as Liebknecht says a soldiers council has been arranged at Bremen.
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London
Bremen
Schwerin
Tilsit
Copenhagen
Liebknecht
Survivors of Dunmaru Fire Placed in Port After 200 Miles
Four survivors of the United States Shipping Board steamer Dunmaru were brought to port by a government vessel after being rescued from a life raft 200 miles from Guam. The ship was struck by lightning on October 16 and burned with a crew of forty-six. only these four were saved.
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Chateau Thierry
United States
Honolulu
United States Shipping
Businessmen urged to pledge letters for war drive
T Selton proposes using the daily flood of Monroe business letters to publicize the United War Work Campaign. The plan replaces generic closings with Yours for the United War Work Campaign to boost funding for seven allied organizations aiding the troops.
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T. J. Selton
Monroe
Registrants Called Entrains For November 12 Move
The following registrants will leave Monroe for Jackson Barracks New Orleans November 12 to complete call. Listed are Robert Thompson Pruitt Reese Camp Welter Deniel Frith Mark Lavelle Wheat Augustine Anthony Ludolph Willie Boatright John Ellis Ward Johnnie Southall Overton Earl Thomas Colton Eugene Edward Mercer
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Jackson Barracks
New Orleans
Robert Thompson Pruitt
Reese Camp
Welter
Deniel Frith
Mark Lavelle Wheat
Augustine Anthony Ludolph
Willie Boatright
John Ellis Ward
Johnnie Southall Overton
Earl Thomas Colton
Eugene Edward Mercer
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