American Troops Enter Sedan West Bank Meuse Front
American forces pushed into Sedan’s west Meuse sector as Germans retreat from Metz line. Since Nov 1, Americans have taken 6000 prisoners, freed 2000 civilians, and reached towns including Bulson Haricourt and Raucourt amid heavy resistance. Air observers Erwin and Bocum defended positions near Stenay before rescue.
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Meuse Front Advances Reported By Pershing
Washington reports significant gains by the American First Army on both sides of the Meuse. Despite difficult ground and fresh German divisions, advances included east of the Meuse and securing positions at Cote St Germain after hard fighting. Marieux Hill 284 Fontaine fall as efforts continue toward the Meuse heights with towns like Vilemontry Mont de Brune and western Mau zon reached.
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Germans Doomed to Defeat as Allied Push Near Rhine
Paris reports morning war office briefing says French front pursues retreating Germans across the Meuse and Aisne regions. British advance toward Maubeuge closes on fall, while American and Gouraud forces batter the German bastion near Charleville Mezieres. no rest for German troops before the Rhine.
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Haig Near Belgian Border as British Advance Continues
British forces push along the Franco Belgian line with field marshal Haig reporting progress toward Valenciennes reaching outskirts of Quitevrain and Gresnia near the Belgian border. South of there Angre has fallen and Monceau St Vaast and Dompiere captured, three miles from the Avesnes railway junction.
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Germans Abandon Ghent and French Relief Near Ghent
A wireless dispatch reported German forces abandoned Ghent as Belgians raised white flags in the suburbs. American troops under General Farnsworth aided relief with a daylight assault on the Recke salient, southwest of Ghent, taking the position with light losses. Rome reports Diaz promoted to full general and Paolo Thaon di Revel raised to admiral.
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Germans to Evacuate Roumania and Transfer Troops
Amsterdam reports German newspapers indicate negotiations are underway to withdraw Field Marshal von Mackensen's field armies from Roumania. London dispatch notes Britain and France plan transferring troops to occupy the Dardanelles and Bosphorus.
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German Sailors Mutiny and Seize Battleships
Reports from Stockholm and Copenhagen describe widespread German unrest. Social Democraten cites twenty thousand army deserters marching in Berlin while Hamburg faces revolt with artillery fire. Riots spread toward Kiel as demonstrators demand peace.
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Revolt Grips Kiel and German Navy Amid Mutinies
Reports from Kiel relay a sweeping revolution as the German navy and Schleswig areas fall under workers and soldiers councils control. Mutinies aboard ships Kaiserad Kirk and others, streetcar lines seized, Kiel garrison and sailors clash with authorities, and several battleships reportedly seized by mutineers. Officers killed, components of the garrison defect. Copenhagen dispatches note upheaval spreading to Warnemunde Rostock and Fehmarn Island as authorities move to suppress the revolt.
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House Lead of Senate Close and Looming Shifts Across Capitol
Washington dispatch reports a tight Senate and expanding Republican House majority as three races remain undecided. Republicans lead in the House 236 to 193 with three seats in doubt, while Senate standings show 47 Republicans to 46 Democrats. The political shakeup threatens new committee powers, Speaker possibilities, and a transformed wartime policy outlook under President Wilson.
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Armistice Terms Not Yet Signed Says Lansing
Washington reports no government notice of an armistice signing. Four German officers with white flags are expected at Marshal Foch’s headquarters at 5 pm local time. Secretary Lansing released the statement that the armistice delegation would not be received until then after unofficial reports of terms being accepted earlier.
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German Chancellor appeals for unity to end bloodshed
An official Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor Maximilian urging the German people to back efforts to stop the fighting. A deputation has left for the front, and the dispatch warns that negotiations could be jeopardized by disturbances and lack of discipline.
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Armistice Talks Considered as German Surrenders Spawn Debate
Paris crowds await news of German armistice terms under a flag of truce. Diplomats discuss peace venue options from The Hague to Versailles, with American signals ready to keep Washington informed.
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Germans Beaten Near End of War Says London
London reports say German delegates began from Berlin to meet Marshal Foch, seen as assurance fighting may end in a few days. Despite this, London remains quiet and somber, with no celebration as the war's end appears near.
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