Armistice Terms Demand German Evacuation and Reparations
President Wilson outlined armistice terms accepted by Germany. They require evacuation of the left bank of the Rhine and occupied territory, surrender of guns and rolling stock, abandonment of Bucharest and Brest Litovsk treaties, unconditional surrender of forces in East Africa, payment of reparations, surrender of submarines and warships, concentration of aircraft, evacuation of Black Sea ports, restoration of allied merchant vessels, and a 30 day duration of the armistice.
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Wilsons Armistice Terms Outlined in Speech to Congress
The president presents the German armistice terms as agreed by Marshal Poth and the supreme war council. The document lists military, repatriation, evacuation, and dismantling provisions, including weapon and material surrenders, Rhine territory occupation rules, neutral zones, and financial reparations.
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U S War Casualty Total Reported At 69 620
Washington reports total American war casualties to date as 69 620 with 12 460 killed in action. Thousands more wounded or captured, and final tallies will take weeks to complete.
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Draft Land Settlement Act Aims 5 Million Acres for Soldiers
Executives of the Washington State Land Settlement association completed a tentative draft of a community land settlement act. It calls for state federal cooperation to prepare 5,000,000 acres of land for returned soldiers as peace celebrations continued.
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Germany loses emperor as revolution reshapes nation
Dispatch from London reports Germany is monarchless with emperors, kings and princes renouncing rule. Key figures include Frederick Ebert as chancellor and Prince Max of Baden as figurehead regent, with republics forming in several states and widespread worker student soviets taking control amid food and rail disruptions.
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Sailors Parade mark peace arrival by downtown procession
Four thousand sailors from the naval training station led by their band were slated to parade downtown at 2 p.m. Monday to celebrate peace. Announcement came from United War Work campaign officials who organized the event.
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Flu Ban Is Lifted Except Masks Remain
The Spanish influenza ban on Beattle will be lifted at 8 a m Tuesday though masks must still be worn. The decision followed a Monday morning conference with Mayor Ole Hanson City Health Commissioner J B McBride and State Health Commissioner T D Tuttle. No deaths were reported and influenza cases were low prompting reopening of stores churches and theatres.
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Holiday Proclaimed as Washington State Marks Peace Jubilee
Gov Lister and Mayor Hanson declare today a holiday amid a peace jubilee and Washington state entry anniversary. Seattle workers parade through First Ave, shipyard clashes, and sailors assist police to preserve order as businesses close statewide.
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Armistice Signed Ends World War I
Washington reports the armistice between the Allies and Germany was signed at 5 40 am Paris time. President Wilson announces the signing and declares the goal to assist in establishing just democracy worldwide, with a holiday ordered for all government departments.
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End of the Great War Declared as Nations Celebrate
Washington reports at 6 o'clock Eastern time the greatest war in history has ended, with armistice at 11 o'clock Paris time. Celebrations sweep the country asPresident Wilson prepares a nationwide address and the peace conference process begins. Germany stands alone against twenty two nations, with 23 million mobilized and brutal allies facing defeat.
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