08 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
1
Cable reports from Brest claim Admiral Wilson announced the armistice but censors delayed confirmation. United Press seeks government clarification on how Howard’s messages were held up and whether the notices were official. Brest residents celebrated despite uncertain confirmation.
Reports say Schwerin Tilsit and Kiel area towns joined the revolt across northern Germany. Red flaggers control cities including Wilhelmshaven and Premerhaven. Kiel harbor warships reportedly defected. Baltic Warnemunde and Flensburg also cited amid street battles and a Kiel workers council. Captain Koenig killed raising Kaiser's flag aboard Flensburg.
Reporting from France describes a dire strategic outlook for German forces as Meuse line operations persist. British and American actions push toward encirclement, severing eastern and western wings. railways falter, tightening a pocket from Avesnes to Mezieres and reducing the German front to a narrow waist. Meanwhile, Seattle vaudeville shows entertain 4,000 Bremerton sailors.
Paris reports German armistice delegates asked to refer conditions to Berlin and send a courier to Spa, with 72 hours to reply. Washington confirms allied terms read and rejected immediate cessation, stating hosts must respond within 72 hours from 11 a m today.
Burglars entered rooms at 2026 Seventh Ave occupied by B P Stockwell and John Carter and stole 127 dollars in cash. Carter reported a loss of 250 dollars in Liberty bonds. The Stahl's restaurant front door at 1218 Fourth Ave was pried open Thursday night and two cigars and three boxes were taken.
Albuquerque officials report Democrat leaders concede the re election of Fall as United States senator by about 1500 votes over William B Walton. Benigno C Hernandez is also conceded as congressman for the state.
SAY MAIN 600 Tell us what you want and we will tell it to the largest audience in the Northwest Branch Office Bartell's 610 Second Ave.
The Star admitted to publishing a United Press armistice cable as fact, later discovered to be unverified. Admiral Wilson at Brest and correspondents Howard and Simms provided initial information. censor delays and lack of confirmation followed. Newspapers nationwide had anticipated peace, but the Armistice was not yet confirmed and the Star issued a correction and framing of the error.
The health department reported two deaths and 24 new influenza cases up to Friday noon, with five deaths and 174 cases for Thursday. Dr J B McBride said he would lift the ban immediately once safe and protected, and the city would be safeguarded first. The department will review the week’s data including weekend totals to decide on lifting restrictions, with wholesale and retail stores except food and drug shops to remain closed Saturday as normal work resumes next week. Names and ages of Thursday and Friday influenza deaths listed.
Washington officials indicated there is no intention to withdraw any draft calls while the nation remains at war. The statement signals continued enforcement and administration of conscription despite public debate or other pressures.
Ottawa reports a Canadian casualty list including American names. Killed in action is W. H. Nelson of Seattle, Washington and wounded include F. Graham of Tacoma.
Unofficial returns show Fred C. Brown, Republican, ahead of Edwin J. Brown, Democrat, by 92 votes for prosecuting attorney after a Friday recap. County canvassing board includes Norman M. Wardall and Alfred Lundin. Official results expected next Wednesday to determine the winner. In the 30th senatorial district Howard Taylor leads Robert Bridges 2136 to 2019.
P. J. Riley of 2507 Second Ave reports that his son Ernest Riley has graduated on Friday with the class of 1921 from the West Point Military Academy.
Honored envoys led by Mathias Erzberger visited General Foch at his Paris headquarters late last night to discuss allied war aims and political coordination as negotiations continue.
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