Sedans Entered by American Troops in France
American forces reached Sedan with the Rainbow and First divisions securing the city west of the Meuse. General Pershing reported progress as the First Army liberated the region between the Meuse and the Bar in cooperation with the French Fourth Army. The tally shows over 250 captured guns and more than 2,000 machine guns, 5,000 rifles, plus 76 trench mortars and anti tank weapons.
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False Armistice Report Triggers Uproar Across Cities
False claims that Germany accepted armistice terms caused panic and riots in American cities. Secretary Lansing denied the report after cables to France, with Paris replying at 2 04 indicating the armistice had not been signed.
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Germany
Dital
France
Lansing
State Department
Washington
Department of State
Paris
Department
All War Expenditures Expected to be Curtailed
Washington Senator Martin of Virginia, Democratic leader, said Congress will urge executive departments to curtail war expenses immediately after Germany signs an armistice. He added the War Department should stop drafting men as soon as the war ends, noting two year appropriations totaling 57 billion dollars and concern over their impact on the country.
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Martin
Virginia
Senate
Congress
Germany
War Department
National Prohibition Likely After Election Results
The Anti Saloon League of America states that Tuesday’s election will ratify the national prohibition amendment. States Ohio Florida Nevada Wyoming and Minnesota have voted dry and elected ratifying legislatures. They join fourteen prior ratifications and nineteen dry states likely to ratify, totaling 38 states. Additional wet states Vermont Missouri Illinois California and Pennsylvania have elected ratifying legislatures.
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Anti-Saloon League of America
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Florida
Nevada
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Minnesota
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Missouri
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Increased Pay Demanded by Railroad Telegraphers
About 60,000 members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers threaten to sever relations with U S railroads by 8 am Eastern Time on November 14 if the railroad administration in Washington does not meet their demand for higher pay. The announcement was made by H. Alexander, general chairman of the southeastern section, based in Asheville.
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Order of Railroad Telegrapherse
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Fourteen Fokkers Taken With American Army Northwest of Verdun
More than three tons of bombs dropped on Mouzon and Raucourt as enemy troops moved north. Over 120 bombing and pursuit planes took part. Fokkers attacked in groups of 15 to 20. fourteen were shot down and three American fliers missing. Bombs ignited fires in warehouses and barracks, causing consternation among retreating Germans. Aerial photos show 36 shell and bomb holes in Condans rail yards. main line out of commission temporarily. Lieut Harmon Robson of Wilmington, N G, downed three enemy planes in aerial combat despite his plane being struck by 47 bullets before he landed within American lines.
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Wilmington
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Germany's fuel supply cut by Austrian armistice
Washington reports the Austrian armistice will halt Germany’s fuel oil and gasoline imports from Galatia and Romania and end traffic to Germany from its former ally. Inside Germany there are no fuel oil stocks and benzol from coal tar cannot meet lubrication needs.
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Austria
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Romania
Caucasus
Allies plan food aid to enemy civilians in war effort
Washington reports Col. E. M. House sent a message to President Wilson outlining a Versailles resolve by the supreme war council to cooperate with Austria Bulgaria and Turkey. The accord aims to furnish food and essential supplies to demoralized civilian populations in those nations despite the war.
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Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
False rumors on cotton contract cancellations
Washington reports the committee on cotton distribution found rumors of wide scale contract cancellations for cotton spots intended for army use to be unfounded. They note cancellations occur only as normal wartime adjustments by mutual consent due to fabric changes quality or replacements.
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Committee On
Haseen
War Department
War Industries Board
Germans Retreat on 75 Mile Front Across Scheldt to Atene
London reports German withdrawal along a 75 mile front from the River Scheldt to the River Atene. The rapid advances by Allied forces make a precise tally impossible as fronts shift hour by hour. Allies have crossed the Franco Belgian border between Valenciennes and Bavay, eight miles west of Maubeuge fortress.
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Scheldt
Atene
Valenciennes
Bavay
Maubauge
Armistice Signed Ends War as Wilson Proclaims
President Wilson issued a formal proclamation announcing the armistice with Germany, saying all America fought for is achieved. Terms include large naval and military surrenders, territorial and economic provisions, and a 30 day armistice ending the war.
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Bucharest
Brest-Litovsk
Alsace-Lorraine
America
Draft calls suspended for November by order of Wilson
President Wilson orders cancellation of all outstanding draft calls for November. Marshal General Crowder halts movement of about 252000 men for five days and sets aside 369000 November calls. Secretary Baker says those called but not yet trained will be returned to civilian life where possible.
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Wilson P Marshal
Crowder
Shaw
Baker
Vienna rejoices as armistice declared
Vienna crowds erupt in joy after news of an armistice. Men women and children fill the streets embracing and crying out in relief. Reports say food may follow peace while Emperor Charles’s abdication stirs interest as Austrian press seeks calm.
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Geneva
Vienna
Charles
Let the Campaign Go Through
The war is ending but the Y M C A campaign must continue this week. Support for the three million service members overseas should remain unimpeded as they stay for a year or more. Citizens are urged to back them through duty and effort this week. signed 1. Robinson County Chairman.
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War Ends as Austria Hungary Surrenders to Allies
Rome dispatch reports 300000 Austrian troops and at least 6000 guns captured before the armistice took effect. Austro Hungary’s territory opens for Allied operations as Italy, Britain, France and American forces push the final terms. Disarrayed Austrian forces fled after the October 24 offensive, with 63 divisions knocked from battle by 61 Italian divisions and allied units.
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Austria-hungary
Germany
United States
Rome
Americans Take and Hold Last German Stronghold
American forces pressed the Sedan front and seized wooded heights south of Beaumont, the last German stronghold west of the Meuse. The advance averaged about five kilometers, with heights now 7.44 miles from Carignan and roughly nine miles from Sedan, bringing both targets within allied shell fire.
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Meuse
Carigna
Mezeires-Mets
Aviators Continue Raids In Enemy Territory
Washington reports Berlin notified the United States that from October 1 German air forces are to strike only at major military targets within immediate war zones. The note, delivered via the Swiss legation, protests recent raids on seven German towns and civilian casualties, urging a halt or retaliation if raids continue.
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United States
Givce
Legation
Germany
Leaders Decide Against the Kaiser's Abdication
In Amsterdam reports say German Reichstag leaders see no need for Emperor William II to abdicate. Centrist Germania backs keeping the throne while centrist demands loyalty to the monarch. Nationals liberals and progressives reportedly support the emperor as a unity symbol. Christian social workers also champion his cause.
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William
Lokal Anzeiger
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Progressive Party
Christian Social Workers
Franco American successes open way to other fields
The French Army in France reports that Franco American operations in the Argentine show strong progress. The drive threatens the last German retreat lines in French territory and suggests Sionay may fall, putting the German position at risk.
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Sionay
Flu diary satire rips flu fears and war talk in wartime mood
In a satirical diarist voice Hiatt mocks flu remedies and jokes about influenza amid war news. He riffs on doctors, politics, and public fears while noting prices and the Sentinel annual rate of 1.50.
Governor Manning Receives Homewoven Woolen Suit
Governor Manning, known for wartime restraint, receives a new suit woven from native wool by Northstate crafters. The yardage, eight yards, was sent by Lieut.-Col. O. R. Doyle of Calhoun, with a note about two years’ effort to obtain the cloth. A leather haversack from Col. LaRouque in France is also delivered.
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Liberty Bonds
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Calhoun
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Richard I. Manning
Mannings
Col
O. K LaRouque
France
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Pickens boy Edgar Morris commissioned lieutenant
Gas Record of Chicago notes Edgar Morris of Pickens has been commissioned Lieutenant in the Motor Transport Corps United States Army. He is stationed at Camp Meigs Washington DC and serves as District Sales Manager for Pittsburg Water Heater Company. He is a director of the Southern Gas Association and a member of the American Gas Association. W S Blake is named Acting District Sales Manager during Morris absence.
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Hedgar Morris
Pittsburg Water Heater Company
Washington, D. C
Motor Transport Corps
United States Army
Camp Meigs
Morris
Southern Cas Association
American ‘Ias Association
W. S. Blake
All the money you lead Uncle Sam when you buy W.S.8
A brief note explains that every dollar spent by citizens ends up funding government programs and supporting soldiers, urging mindful purchases.
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