Demobilization of American Army Likely Take Years
Washington reports that America’s armies will require one to two years to return and demobilize after the armistice. Plans are laid for a gradual process, prioritizing overseas veterans and critical industrial workers, with shipping limits and police duties abroad shaping the pace. Secretary Baker warns it will be months before the last troops are back to productive civilian life.
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America
War Department
Germany
General Staff
Britain
Baker
Wilson Diplomacy Praised as Aid in Ending Combat
Senator Ashurst of Arizona lauds Wilson's diplomacy after the armistice terms imposed on Austria. Senator Smith of Georgia says Germany has no option but to accept allied terms and victory will be complete. He credits the United States with shaping a thorough settlement and ceding control to the allies.
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Ashurst
Arizona
Austria
Wilson
Sons of Freedom
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Turkey
Bulgaria
Germany
Smith
Georgia
Wilson Congratulates Italians on Victory
President Wilson cabled congratulations to the king of Italy and the Italian people on their victory. He said the United States deeply rejoices that Italy’s soil is delivered from its enemies and extended enthusiastic regards to their majesty and the Italian people.
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Wilson
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United States
Italians win triumph in a ten day battle
Italian and allied forces scored a historic victory in a ten day battle ending with the Austrian armistice. More than a million bayonets faced the Italians who won prisoners, guns, villages, and territory far beyond prior losses, with limited Allied help. Negotiations for armistice began October 29 and concluded after terms were accepted at Versailles.
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Roverto
Vone
Diaz
Padova
Italy celebrates decisive Italian victory over Austria
Maj. Gen. Emilio Guglielmotti cites choice of moment, swift attack, and rapid execution as key factors in Italy’s triumph. He notes Allied successes on the French front and Bulgaria and Turkey’s withdrawal left Austria outnumbered but strong, with weather and river conditions shaping campaigns. The advance reached Trent and Trieste by November 4, and the final victory was declared at 3 pm yesterday amid widespread Italian enthusiasm.
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Washington
Emilio Guglielmotti
Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria
Piave
Trent
Trieste
Italy
U. S. Recognizes Poland's Fighters
The United States has recognized the Polish army fighting in France as a co-belligerent with the United States and its associated powers. In a letter to Roman Dmowski, Secretary Lansing said Washington is glad to join France and Great Britain in recognizing the Polish army.
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United States
France
Roman Dmowski
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Lansing
Great Britain
Low Voter Interest in Tuesday Elections
Voters across Washington state faced a light turnout on election day due to cloudy weather and an influenza epidemic. The ballot included state and county offices, a bond issue, a port salary proposal, and a constitutional convention plan. Attention centered on congressional contests and the fate of the Republican four to one majority, with labor and farmer voters seen as pivotal in districts like Tacoma and Seattle.
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United States
Washington
Wilson
Tacoma
Albert Johnson
Althe Hia
Street Railway Union
Theodore Hows
Hoss
Lin Hadley
Repub Ean
Bellingham
Ilia Repine Dies of Hunger in Soviet Frontier Hut
The Russian painter Ilia Repine famed for portraits of Tolstoy and Mussorgsky in Moscow died of hunger in a hut along the road from Petrograd to Finland.
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Mussorgsky
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Finland
Election of New Congress Is On Today
Voters head to the polls to elect a new congress as parties campaign intently. Democratic workers press the Austrian term theme while Republicans claim a big house margin and a close senate race ahead of returns from Kansas. President Wilson remains at his desk in Washington rather than traveling to Princeton to vote.
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Princeton
Webster Dill Fight Dominates Spokane Electoral News
Spokane reports bitter clashes in Eastern Washington as J Stanley Webster and C C Dill spar in the Fifth district race. Webster, ex Supreme Court judge, attacks Dill over war and conscription votes, while Dill defends his positions. In the Fourth district, W E McCroskey challenges Dr W J Summers amid nonpartisan ties denial.
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Dill
Spokane
Washington
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Sie
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W. J. Summers
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Oregon Election Issues Mixed Up
Oregon voters faced mixed election issues as Democrats campaigned for Oswald West, seeking to unseat Republican Senator McNary. West ran on a support the president platform while McNary’s backers touted his wartime record and urged re election.
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Seattle police shakeup as Warren and Hanson clash
Chief Warren and Mayor Hanson met to discuss reform after the suspension and partial revocation of officers over a Sunday liquor theft. Inspector Bannick and Captain Sullivan faced suspensions, later eased, with investigations ongoing into the dry squad room robbery and department procedures. A merchant vessel schedule notes frequent port activity.
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Department
Secret documents theft case rattles Christiania scene
Authorities in Christiania arrested several persons accused of attempting to pass secret Storting documents stolen by an attendant to Germany. The charges involve illicit handling of national records and alleged contact with foreign interests during the ongoing security probe.
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Storting
Germany
U S forces reach near Ardennes foothills after gains
American First Army drives through a 20 mile front between the Aisne and Meuse, capturing La Neuville opposite Stenay and Beaumont heights. Air forces claim heavy Allied air superiority with over 150 planes downed and thirty German aircraft destroyed.
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United Navy to Secure Peace Says Shepherd
The plan envisions an international league to enforce peace with navies under arrest if nations threaten war. A world board would arbitrate disputes, with a president and vice president replacing a failing leader. Governments chosen by the people are assumed legitimate, and world trade could be cut off to coerce violators.
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League
New Operator Wage Scale Approved in Coast District
Local officials of the Telephone Operators union received copies of the new wage scale approved in San Francisco. Seattle hello girls will visit union HQ to vote for or against it. If approved, the scale moves to company approval next week with student operators paid 2 dollars daily rising to 4 dollars after two years. Evening and night shifts receive extra cents.
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Seattle
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New States Form Nucleus of Sure Peace
The article outlines a proposed postwar federation plan with a Balkan revival and unions among Czecho-Slovaks, Poles, Rumanians, Ukrainians, and Russians. It calls for free sea access for landlocked Czechloslovakia, abolition of tariff barriers, a common economic union, new rail and canal policies, ending reliance on foreign capital via brokers, universal education access, and abolition of autocracy. Nations listed include Lithuania, Poland, Czecho-Slovakia, Ukro-Rusinia, Rumania, Yugoslavia, Italia Irredenta, Greeks of Thrace and Asia Minor, Albania, Armenia, and Palestine.
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