French-Aided Allies Break German Line On Meuse Front
Associated Press reports on Nov 6 that French forces aided by American units pushed Germans back along the eastern French front. Rethel remains contested as Germans retreat toward Mezieres, with French advances along the Ardennes area and control of key rail junctions at Amagne-Lucquy. Bridges are being built across the Aisne and Ardennes canal under fire.
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Americans Cross Meuse River Canal Near Sedan Bold Assault
American forces on the Sedan front reported activity near Mouzon with Sedan in view as U S troops crossed the Meuse canal under heavy fire. The center’s advance yielded captured 23 77s two hundred machine guns fifteen trench mortars and vast ammunition amid fierce resistance.
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Germans Raze Towns and Gas Civilians in Retreat
Washington reports an eye witness statement from the Belgian legation alleging German forces used gas shells as they retreated from Belgium. Villages including Hansbeke and Wynghem suffered destruction with many deaths from gas in cellars. a Bavarian commander’s captured order is cited as further proof of looting and scorched areas.
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Armistice Terms Criticized by German Press
In Copenhagen on November 7 the German press denounces American armistice terms as severe and unjust, violating Wilson's program. The Frankfurter Gazette laments lack of mutuality over prisoner releases and the continuing hunger blockade while allies reserve requisition rights in conquered lands. The North German Gazette cites historical harshness and contrasts Brest-Litovsk as humane, warning against similar German demands.
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Continue War Boards After War Is Over
Washington November 7 Chairman Baruch said Congress will likely be asked to extend several federal war boards after peace to aid postwar readjustments. A committee including Baruch McComrick Hoover Garfield and Hurley is examining the matter. Agencies now set to expire with peace may include the War Industries Board Fuel Administration and possibly the War Trade Board.
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Harding Wins Close Race For Governor
In Iowa, Governor Harding the Republican was reelected in one of the closest gubernatorial contests in recent years. Returns from 2,061 of 2,348 precincts show Harding leading Porter by about 10,000 votes, with Harding at 164,802 and Porter 152,888.
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Claude R. Porter
Republicans win House and aim for Senate control
National politics shift as Republicans gain a 16 seat edge in the House with 234 seats declared, Democrats at 193, five districts missing in Montana New Mexico and South Dakota could widen GOP gains. The article discusses speakership prospects Mann Gillette Longworth and potential leadership changes in the Democratic minority under Kitchin Fordney and Clark, plus looming war finance and taxation battles with a Democratic Treasury Secretary.
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Prices Rise Says Federal Reserve Forecasts After War
The Federal Reserve Board reports that prices are trending higher across the United States, with increases most evident in commodity lines not under price controls. Banks extend loans, inflation grows, and personal spending remains high despite war economy messaging. General business activity is steadier, though clothing and personal-use goods show a recent downturn in output.
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Germany Accepts Foch's Terms Reported
Montreal Star cites a London dispatch saying semi official reports claim Germany has decided to accept Foch's terms. Delegates left Berlin for the western front, reported from Amsterdam.
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Fall Leading In New Mexico Race Is Close
ALBUQUERQUE N M Nov 7 With no county reporting complete results from Tuesday's election in New Mexico the outcome remains in doubt. Albert B Fall Republican leads by about 1000 votes based on scattered returns and estimates but the official count will likely decide the winner and no definite result is expected before Thursday.
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Spencer Narrowly Wins Missouri Senate Seat in 1923
In St Louis partial returns show Selden P. Spencer as Republican winner by about 20,000 votes over former Governor Joseph Folk to fill the late Senator Stone’s term. Speaker Clark is reported elected by about 1,000 votes over his Republican rival, and a state-wide amendment is defeated by roughly 10,000.
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Joseph W. Folk
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United States backs Romania at peace talks
The United States government promised to use its influence to aid Romania in obtaining just political and territorial rights at the final peace conference.
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Want Ad for Laundress Services in The Whig
The WHIG WANT ADS invite housewives seeking laundry help to post adverts. Readers are urged to advertise themselves as expert laundresses and contact families needing washing services. Quick results and steady employment are promised for a fee of 25 words? per 3 times.
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Germany Hurries Envoys To Foch
Germany seeks terms from Foch as Allied armies push forward on the Western Front. British and French advances reclaim towns along the Meuse and Scheldt canal while American forces near Sedan press the retreating German line. German resistance stiffens with machine guns and gas as crossings on the Aisne are gained and Dun sur Meuse reaches crucial heights.
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Americans Pushing Ahead Along Meuse Front near Sedan
American forces on the Sedan front have secured footing east of the Meuse and advanced along both river banks to within six miles of Sedan by evening. Despite fresh German divisions, American and French troops maintain a grim, steady advance as Hurvaux area falls north of the Freya Line.
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Chemery
Maitsoncelle
Meuse
Hurvaux
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French Forge Ahead Through Rain and Mud in France
French armies pushed five to seven miles along the front from east of Guise to near the Meuse, forcing German rearguards to retreat. Debeny's troops captured Nouvion and Ragnaval forests, while Gouraud's men crossed the Aisne and Ardennes canals, took Rethel, and liberated villages. Cavalry advanced toward Verviens to Avesnes, with many prisoners and substantial booty seized.
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High Churchman From Belgium Arrives in Baltimore
Monsignor Carton De Wiart of Namur Belgium arrives in Baltimore as delegate of King Albert and Cardinal Mercier to congratulate Cardinal Gibtona on his fiftieth anniversary as a bishop. He is brother of Henry Carton DeWiart Belgium minister of justice.
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Armistice Terms for Germany Headed to Front
Armistice terms prepared by the supreme war council will reach German emissaries en route to the western front. Authority of the German delegates remains unclear, with decisions likely delayed as the high command studies Foch’s terms before acceptance or rejection. Marshal Foch maintains pressure on German forces along a 200 mile front. No date set for public disclosure of terms.
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Newberry Extends Lead Over Ford in U S Senate Race
DETROIT Mich Nov 7 Lieut ant Commander Truman H Newberry Republican has slightly increased his lead over Henry Ford Democrat in the race for the United States senate as more returns arrive. With about 75 percent of precincts counted Newberry 173103 Ford 171377. Ford leads Newberry by 26210 in Wayne County Detroit.
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Henry Ford
United States Senate
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Wayne County
Gooding Leads Nugent As Idaho Returns Tallied
Boise Idaho November 7 with two thirds of the vote counted for United States senator Frank R Gooding Republican is ahead of United States Senator John F Nugent by about 100 votes in early returns.
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Smith Extends Lead Over Whitman in New York Returns
With 06 districts remaining in New York, Gov. Whitman Republican incumbent had 975,004 votes and Alfred E. Smith Democrat led by 129,002 as partial returns showed.
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