13 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1918
Page
1
A wireless dispatch from Nauen claims Germany accepts President Wilson's terms and agrees to evacuate as a preliminary to armistice while speaking for the German people. The message, forwarded to official sources in Washington, purports to present Chancellor Maximilian's reply.
In reply to Presidents questions the German government declares it has accepted Wilsons terms for a permanent peace of justice and would discuss only practical details of their application. It supports evacuation proposals and suggests a mixed commission meet to arrange evacuations. Berlin October 12 1918 signed Solf.
Washington reports indicate the German government in its reply to President Wilson accepts his January 8 terms for peace. The note says Germany will evacuate invaded territories as a prerequisite to an armistice and proposes a mixed commission to arrange details. The chancellor speaks for the German government and people, signaling a shift that sparked speculation about Kaiser Wilhelm’s status and the war’s direction.
Washington reports intercepted German note in France indicates readiness to accept Wilson’s terms and evacuate invaded territories as a prerequisite to an armistice. Officials caution that the document does not signal immediate end of the war and require careful examination before the American government states a position. President Wilson reserved comment while in New York.
Associated Press dispatch from London notes delayed German reply to President Wilson hints at division within Germany. Article emphasizes suspicion about Allied aims, possible two-power split between civilian government and the army, and continued hard line favoring unconditional surrender over evacuation. Discussion covers the ship for ship reparations principle and doubt over Turkey's alliance status.
London report notes German naval bases on the Flanders coast have been abandoned at Ostend with bases stripped of vessels and seaplanes. Authorities say Ostend harbor mouth is blocked by German forces, signaling a halt to sea operations from that coast.
Washington October 12 official circles warned the public that the greatest danger is relaxing Fourth Liberty Loan efforts by accepting Germanys armistice or peace terms. They warned any provisional German government could affect acceptance and the Berlin reply depending on whether the Hohenzollern regime remains in power.
Washington reports from Gen Pershing that French and American divisions pushed forward despite violent German counterattacks along the Meuse. About 8,000 prisoners taken since Oct 8, with an American corps advancing over ten miles and capturing Escaufort, St Bonin and St Souplet along with more than 1,900 prisoners since Oct 9. French units have taken over 2,300 of the total.
Jacksonville Illinois News reports a joint order by the board of education city authorities and health officials to close public and parochial schools picture theaters pool rooms churches and all public gatherings due to Spanish influenza. Waverly and Murrayville follow suit as Morgan county communities halt school and church activities and lodge meetings.
Duluth Minnesota October 13. A massive forest fire blazes across northern Wisconsin and Minnesota from Two Harbors to Ashland. Homes destroyed, hundreds homeless, several injuries reported, Dupont plant explosion at Wilpen. Adjutant General Rhinow due to arrive to coordinate firefighting efforts.
The British dispatch from London quotes Germany acknowledging Wilson's terms for a permanent peace and readiness to evacuate occupied territories. It urges a mixed commission to arrange evacuations and states the German government, with Reichstag support, has taken steps toward peace. The text mirrors Washington’s publication.
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