Heroes of Sotho awarded Distinguished Service Cross
Six officers and sixteen enlisted men of the Ninetieth Division earned the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action. General Wershing announced the awards from War Department orders detailing acts in the St Mihiel sector and near Heyen Taye France.
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Ninetieth Division
Wershing
Lonors
War Department
Ninetieth
Texas
Oklahoma
Wen
Camp Stayix
San Antonio
Hue
St Mihiel
St. Mihiel
Maj
Tsung S. Ashburn
Nau
Lexas
H. Votas
Coommoy
Ikan S. Ashbuta
Bosth Infantry
Aghon
Heyen-Taye
France
Lient
Hall
Somenls
G. Hall
Met- Ste .Talede
Qhie
Lieut
Albert
Ne Tassin
Fayeen-Haye
Wilcox
Tassin
Killwood City
Liew
Edward
Warren
Aestian
Was-en-Haye
Hiewk Warren
Vaent
Mes
Allard
Nother
Fulton St
el Paso
J.deut
George S. Shuman
Capri Gether Mead
Flying instructor Lt George A Cary dies of injuries
Second Lieutenant George A Cary 24 of Redmond Virginia, flying instructor at Kelly Field, died early Tuesday from injuries after a plane crash seven miles southeast of Kelly Field. Cadet K Robins of New Albany Indiana was injured but expected to recover. Cary had been at Kelly Field since February and was regarded as an expert instructor. his father T A Chrys Cary of Richmond Virginia is notified.
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George A. Carey
Redmond
Kelly Field
Kelly Mield
Too K. Robins
New Albany
Daeumant
Cader Robbins
Cary
Richmond
Walter Scott
Iwelly Wiel
Tal Chrys
West Franklin Street
Htiehmand
Weather outlook across major cities with varying temperatures
A garbled weather report lists San Antonio and other cities with temperatures ranging from the mid 30s to mid 40s. It notes light to moderate winds and mentions fair to warmer conditions along the west coast and northeast while noting cloudiness in St. Louis.
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San Antonio
Ehemity
Texas
Port Lon
Pershing reports Third Army advances into occupied zones
General Pershing's Monday communique states the Third Army advanced into enemy evacuated territory. Troops crossed the Belgian frontier reaching Virton and St Leger, moved through Spicont toward Lonkuvyon and Conflan, entered Longwy, and occupied Audin Leroman and Briex in Lorraine.
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Virton
Ktalle
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Moselle
Spicont
Lonkuvyon
Conflan
Longwy
Prance
Belgium
Lusenburg
Audin
Leroman
Briex
Iron District
Lorraine
Americans Move Into Landres Area After German Withdrawal
American forces reach Landres and Briesy front as Germans retreat. First Division HQ at Letci awaits orders while troops along the line encounter modern German bath houses and bakeries repurposed for American needs. Civilians deck towns with allied flags as 38th Infantry Band plays.
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Oecumion
Letci
Jandres
Taandyes
Landyes
Cormin
Vellancourt
Aie
Virlon
Marmedy
Hait
Che Dimagry
Troops advance west of the Rhine amid material loot reports
Paris dispatch says Freveht troops push to occupy territory west of the Rhine with enemy material abandoned. Reports claim progress near Hoffoge Bertrix and Straimmant, and entries into Saarburg Dieuze Moh rangan as guards are posted at Wasselnheim and Molsheim. Walsh resigns from the National War Labor Board to return to law practice after hostilities end.
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Paris
Rhine
War Office
Benrain
Morenville
Marther
Saarburg
Dieuze
Mohrangan
Pxace
Cal Save
Erne
Wasselnheim
Molsheim
New Breisbach
Walsh
British soldiers begin march toward Rhine after armistice
The New York Times reports that on November 17 British troops advanced toward the Rhine for the first time since the armistice. Civilians travel home with ox wagons and wheelbarrows as troops and refugees pass Brussels to reach Aachen and Ligny. German officers are frightened as Belgian authorities reassert control and some officers seek British aid.
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RY Pistap Gies
Antonio
Vonyright
New York Times
Rhine
Chislenghien
Ath
Laghien
Brussels
Army of Occupation
Germany
Lys
Lournai
Ial
Neny
Ghislenghein
Tournai
Lille
Billiges
Hiei
Fail Bee
Key
Ghislengheim
Ramo
Tom
Americans Expose German Looting Of Civilian Property
A report by two American prisoners describes German withdrawal patterns in Alsace and depredations against civilian goods. They note abandoned vehicles, damaged valuables, and harsh conditions for POWs including scarce food and forced labor. One Yorks private’s tale highlights starvation, injury, and improvised care as American relief arrives.
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Sally
Laskin
Sedan
Dyant Sangie Marselaise
Ath
Vereun
Wny Min
Treateich
Y. Ct. A
Soldart
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Y. M.C
William Carroll
East Yorks
Champagne
Nancy
Y. M.C. Avis
Kim
Couric
First Worcesters
Germany seeks Rhine access and trade terms after armistice
Foreign Secretary Solf cables to the United States Britain France and Italy urging Germany's right to use the Rhine without limits on left bank territories. He calls for free navigation to Rotterdam and coast for provisioning and continuation of industry on the left bank, insisting the old empire frontier including Luxembourg be treated as customs boundary.
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London
Germany
le Rhine
Sale
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Rhine
der. Solf
German Empire
Rotterdam
Empire
Duxemburg
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Hiden
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Voneldos
Peace terms and Allied plans shape postwar Europe
Paris reports that unsettled peace terms delay any return to normal trade and shipping. An Allied commission is expected to study conditions as discussions continue, with potential occupation of German and Austria-Hungarian territories if delays persist. The unknowns include final terms for Eastern Europe and the fate of German states.
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IASS
San Safran
Chieaee Wally News
Paris
Murope
Guo
Iasi
UN Il
Tarrope
Soldiers Demand Assembly in Berlin and Demobilization Talks
Reports from Berlin say soldier councils demand immediate convocation of a constituent assembly while factions debate Red Guard abolition and civil protection. Premier Ebert vows no anxiety about new women or the masses and notes talks on food relief and peace as demobilization proceeds.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Brest-Litovsk
Friederich Bert
Gentian
Pire Nuer
Tad
Vossixsche Zelitany
Constituent Assembly
Pen
Reichstag Chamther
Red Guard
Friederich Ebert
Fpankly
Ted Ghai
America
Jympcrncy
Petain Named Marshal of France at Metz Command
Paris reports General Philippe Petain, 62, chief of the French armed forces on the Western front, named Marshal of France by the cabinet. He succeeds as head of French armies at Metz, joining Joffre and Foch as marshals. Petain had earned distinction for the defense of Verdun and led Allied operations on the French front.
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Paris
Petain
France
Pouenive
Vetain
Metz
Will
Joffre
Atarshal Foch
Ver UN
Vrench
Lauvels
Petnin
Making world safe for democracy cost billions in war
Washington reports the direct cost of the war to May 7 at about 175 billion dollars, with estimates rising to 200 billion by year’s end. Public debt of Entente allies totals around 105 billion, central powers about 45 billion, while prewar debt was under 25 billion. Interest and sinking funds will rise to at least 10 billion annually. Texas raises 18 million to meet its quota in the United War Work Campaign. Trou crosses sold for a cent apiece in a German auction of former emperors’ treasures.
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Coulis Ater
Lord of
Chandos
Walter Manny
Teuse
Mid Ath
Rhine
Cheig
Christian
Teiumah
Washington, D.C
Federal , Reserve
Ageres
Dark
Tex
T. A. Coulter
United War Work Campaign
Texas
Austria Relief Aid Under Way From U S Shipping Board
About 250000 tons of foodstuffs are prepared for shipment from the United States to aid Austria's civilian population. Vessels under the U S Shipping Board will distribute relief via the Belgium commission, sailing via Gibraltar to Urieste. Vienna reports rising disorder, bread shortages, and emigration, with former Emperor Charles, now at Eckartsau, living on short rations.
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New York
United States
Austria
United States Shipping Board
Commission For Relief
Belgium
American Pioces
Gibraltar
Urieste
Associated Press
Vienna
Geneva
Charles
Eckartsau
Arbeiter Zeitung
Utatz
Rex
Republic
Adolf von Boog
Dry Otte Sauer
Vienna Calm After Brief German Austria Proclamation
Special Cable reports from Vienna describe a brief proclamation of the German Austria republic that lasted only a few hours. Soldiers and officers moved through the city as celebrations faded amid rain, traffic stopped, and hotels remained comfortable yet tense.
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Mive Wilson
Austria
Vienna
Vietna
Dell
Ali Jon
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