Republicans Likely Control Senate and House in Next Congress
Washington reports early returns show Republicans with at least 239 House seats and a Senate margin of 49 or more, securing control of both chambers. Michigan results place Newberry ahead of Ford, boosting Senate tally. Idaho contest remains unsettled. Seniority shapes committee chairs with Lodge to lead foreign relations and Penrose finance. Page or Poindexter to head agriculture or naval affairs as rankings finalize.
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Truman H. Newberry
Henry Ford
Idaho
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Jeanette Rankin
Wilson
Gallimore
Lodge
Martin
Virginia
Warren
Miitary
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Senator Wadsworth
New York
Swanson
Penrose Lodge
Smith
Page
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Poindexter
Penrose
Agriculture Committee
Judiciary
Commerce
End of War Looms as Foch Sets Armistice Deadline
Washington reports a Paris conference at German headquarters where Marshal Foch gave 72 hours for a German reply to allied terms. Kaiser may appear for the last time in command as the issue of surrender or continued fighting looms. The courier carrying armistice terms traveled about 100 miles to deliver the text behind allied lines.
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Lansing
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Wilson
France
Supreme War Council
Versailles
British Capture Tournai and Avesnes in Belgium Front
British forces crossed the Scheldt south of Tournai and entered the western part of the city, with Haig reporting the capture of Avesnes and western Tourna. French troops press the retreating Germans, reaching Liart as Americans link with French near Sedan. Large stocks and more prisoners taken, while retreat routes toward Metz grow congested.
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Paris
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Maubeuge
Laart
Liart
Rethel
Mezieres
France
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Sedan
Meuse
Stenay
Conflans
Longayon
Metz
Pershing's Right Wing Advances to Woevre Front
On the Meuse front the Pershing force pushed into the edge of Ecurey wood and the Woevre forest region, the entire line advancing and cutting off a salient from Bois De La Montagne Haramont and Brandeville. Patrols met resistance in the forest edge while the rest of the front showed little action besides machine guns and artillery. The advance signals the withdrawal of the enemy to the rear appears likely.
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Associated Press
Meuse
Pershing
Ecurey Wood
Woevre Forest
Bois de la Montagne
Haramont
Brandeville
Great Lakes Station to Expand for 50,000 Enlisted Men
Great Lakes naval training station will be enlarged beyond its current size. Captain WA Moffett announced plans to accommodate 50,000 men this winter, dispelling rumors that the camp would shrink after a peace agreement is signed.
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Iil
Europe
WA. Moffett
Jury acquits C. K. Kenyon Co defendants in raincoat case
New York Nov 9 The C. K. Kenyon company and all individual defendants were acquitted by a federal court jury on charges of conspiring to defraud the government in manufacturing raincoats for the United States Army. The jury deliberated eight hours.
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New York
C. K. Keneyon Company
Armistice Terms Implemented With 72 Hour Deadline
Allied headquarters reported German plenipotentiaries received armistice conditions and a formal demand to accept or reject them within 72 hours, expiring Monday at 11 o'clock French time. Marshal Foch rejected the proposal for immediate cessation of hostilities. A German courier carried the conditions to Spa for transmission amid limited communications.
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Relaxed fuel rules ease light use in eastern states
Washington November 9 Partial relaxation in eastern states of restrictions on fuel generated light takes effect next Monday Fuel Administrator Garfield announced store windows may be lit when open but must be dark on lightless nights if closed Maryland New England and DC ban lighting signs and displays when closed Michigan and Ohio and other directed states must discontinue such lighting on Mondays and Tuesdays The general policy remains for other states to follow or extend restrictions Garfield cites improved coal supply as reason for eastward relaxation
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Welfare Bodies Need Full Support, Mott War Drive
Mott says seven welfare groups bid for broader public backing during next week’s drive to aid soldiers. Projected needs rise from 170 million to 250 million to aid men in khaki and blue through the year ahead. Missouri and Michigan lift quotas. Standard Oil contributes 1 million.
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John R. Mott
Missouri
Michigan
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Pressure on Kaiser to Resign
News from London Amsterdam Basel reports claim Prince Max of Baden resigned as imperial German chancellor amid altered parliament. Kaiser declines abdication and Socialist ultimatum demands abdication of Emperor William and crown prince. Munich dispatch notes republic proclaimed with call for democratic regime and eight hour day. Public procession and rally support reforms and peace.
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Maximilian of Baden
Associated Press
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Socialist Party of Germany
Socialist Party
Phillip Scheidemann
Maximilian
Munich
Bavarians Proclaim Republic After Meeting in Munich
BASEL reports Bavaria proclaimed a republic after a popular meeting in Munich. Ludwig III, head of the Wittelsbach house, had been regent since 1912 and proclaimed king in 1913. Otto, the former king dubbed the Mad King, was ruled incapable. Ludwig III born 1846.
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Dr Erzberger Accused in German Propaganda Plot
New York November 9 Alfred L Becker deputy state attorney general testified for the French government in the treason case of Belo Pasha and Senator Humbert that Dr Mathias Ereberger head of the German delegation to Foch allegedly belonged to a time worn group that financed propaganda in Italy and France. Becker detailed connections with Von Jagow Prince Noureddin Viora Saukih Gourdji and Abdas Hilmi and claimed Erzberger conspired to fund newspapers influence leaders and purchase the Paris Journal Cavallinie and Paris papers to sway Italian and French politics.
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Mathias Ereberger
Marshal Foch
Italy
France
Alfred L. Becker
Arliey
Bolo Pasha
Humert
Ottoman Telegraphic
Chicago
Pasha
Switzerland
Becker
Abdas Hilmi
Egypt
Lucerne
Belo Pasha
Mr. Becker
Erzberger
von Jzgow
Hilmi
Rome
Taiv
Filippo Cavallinie
Eroberger
Paris Journal
Humbert
Allies Will Ignore Tonnage Transfers
Sir Laming Worthington-Evans announced that Britain will not recognize transfers of enemy tonnage during the war or to neutral flag or ownership after peace. He said reminders were sent to neutral governments and that Allied claims against Central Powers shipping due to the submarine campaign remain intact despite any such transfers.
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British Wireless Press
London
Laming Wworthington- Evang
Miniister
Allied Prisoners In Year Total 400,000
London, Nov 9. An official House of Commons statement says 200,000 Allied prisoners were taken on the western front from January 1 to November 5. During the same period France captured 140,000, the Americans 50,000, and the Belgians 15,000.
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London
House of Commons
Reichstag Leaders See Kaiser's Doom
Basel dispatch says the inter party committee of the Reichstag has not decided on the emperor's abdication but the majority concedes an early solution is necessary. The note reflects pressure on Kaiser Wilhelm II amid the German crisis.
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Don’t Complain and Seek Better Work
A motivational notice urges vigor and self improvement. It touts taking control of one’s fate, finding satisfying work, and reading the WHIG WANT ADS for positions to fill. The tone is exhortatory, urging readers to apply themselves, upgrade skills, and pursue congenial employment opportunities.
Publisher Robert J. Collardins Dies in New York Home
Robert J. Collier, publisher, died suddenly in his New York home Friday night after a sudden illness reported by the family. The longtime figure in media and publishing was 63 years old and widely known for his work on the Collier's magazine empire.
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Robert J. Colliardins
New York
Robert J. Collier
Blindfolded German Envoys Reach Allied Lines
Paris dispatch reports German envoys arriving at French lines with white flag escorts. Automobiles led by a trumpeter. Soldiers verified identities, then blindfolded the German delegates before lodging at a night’s halt. Generals Winterfeld and Grunnell wore general uniforms. Von Salow wore admiral’s insignia. Ernberger and Count Von Oterndorff appeared in civilian dress.
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Paris
General Winterfeld
General von Grunnell
von Salow
Mathias Ernberger
Count von Oterndorff
German courier to cross lines under armistice terms
London reports General Winterfeld announces Captain Helldorff will cross the lines between six and eight tonight with French precautions for safety. Paris adds the German courier’s spa trip will take longer than road distances suggest, delaying the reply beyond normal timelines.
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Winterfeld
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Spa
Reichstag Meets To Adopt Policy
Paris dispatch says leaders of Reichstag parties plan a plenary session tonight to determine the course on armistice terms. The Berlin-Berne report appears in the Paris Temps this afternoon.
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Emperor William’s Presence at Spa Stressed by Temps
Paris dispatch notes Temps emphasizes the Emperor William remains at Spa as German negotiators study the armistice terms. The report frames the scene around the high level talks and the search for clarity on the terms amid wartime strain.
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William
Spa
Must Not Relax Now Red Cross To Public
Washington message from the war council to 3,857 local Red Cross chapters urges continued effort until peace truly arrives. It states that even after peace the work must continue as many American soldiers remain under arms and the world may face widespread distress and need for recovery aid.
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War Council
France
Want Women To Give Up Jobs With Peace
New York November 9 The Central Federated Union approves a reconstruction report urging women who entered industry during the war to vacate their positions after the war to make room for returned soldiers. It backs federal plans to rehabilitate train and replace in industry wounded servicemen and supports Secretary Lansing on irrigating unused land for men in service seeking farming. It also calls for immigration restriction during the postwar adjustment to prevent unemployment conditions.
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New York
Central Federated Union
Committee On Reconstruction
Lansing
Elect Negro Legislator From St Louis District
ST LOUIS November 9 William M Reilly a Negro optometrist of St Louis is said to be the first of his race ever elected to the State legislature He was elected Tuesday in the fourth district by his Republicans over his white Democrat opponent completes returns show This district is largely populated by white people
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ST. Louis
William M. Reilly
Malone Commissioned Navy Lieutenant for Overslag Service
Dudley Field Malone, former New York port collector, has been commissioned as a lieutenant in the United States Navy and assigned to overslag transport service in New York.
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New York
Dudley Field Malone
United States Navy
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