Germans seek US food aid delegation in hunger plea
Berlin wireless dispatch reports Germany asking President Wilson for permission to send a delegation to the United States to present famine conditions and urge steps to purchase foodstuffs. Foreign Secretary Solf also seeks an immediate conference at The Hague.
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America
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Demobilization of U S troops to reach 30,000 daily
Washington reports demobilization orders will discharge 200,000 men in two weeks as the army plans to return Pershing's forces and use Atlantic ports Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Newport News and Charleston for arrivals. Hoover and Hurley sail to Europe aboard the Olympic for relief and troop transport efforts.
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Hoover Flags Relief for Allied Neighbors Amid Famine Threats
President Hoover argues Germany does not face starvation while urging relief for the "little allies" under the German yoke. He warns that famine, not blockades, could topple governments and delay peace. He plans to discuss food measures in Europe to prevent unrest and ensure repayment to France and Belgium.
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France
Belgium
War Fund Campaign Faces Major Deficit In Seattle Drive
The United War Work Campaign expands efforts with stove trucks and doughnuts, while 1,500 solicitors target seven beneficiaries. Seattle has $355,000 of $540,000 raised and state totals at $884,000 of $1,705,900. deficit eyed at $125,000 as Sunday bids for 6,000 volunteers intensify fundraising.
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Hugo Haase Opposed War Says Brother in Chicago
August Haase of Chicago claims Hugo Haase the German foreign minister was against the war five years earlier and predicted changes in internal affairs. The report ties Haase to early opposition and forecasts of upheaval within Germany.
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Chicago
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Solf Appeals Armistice Clause Over German Civilians in Turkey
Foreign Secretary Solf wires Secretary Lansing warning that forcing German civilians to leave Turkey after the armistice would bring severe hardships. He argues it is unreasonable to close German blind and orphan hospitals and asks the president to intervene to allow Germans to remain in Turkey.
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Turkey
Turkey Follows Armistice Provisions in Regions
London reports an official Turkish armistice statement detailing evacuation and demobilization across Mesopotamia Caucasus Northwestern Persia Syria Silbia and Arabia. Mosul vilayet to be cleared by November 15 with British officers to oversee gendarmerie. forces to withdraw to pre war frontiers and behind Lozanti by December 15. artillery and weapons to be surrendered in Northern Syria and Misnahahal area by November 15.
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Misna Ahal
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Teutons Face Payment for Food from Allies
Washington says Germany will ultimately pay for any food obtained from the United States or its allies. The government notes no basis for inviting the German delegation to discuss food relief, rejecting free aid. London reports the German command proposed a 10 kilometer safety zone between German and Allied troops during evacuation follow-up.
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London
Spokane May Quit Phones Over Rate Increase
Spokane voters move to revoke the 26 cent telephone rate hike by December 1. The city council authorized two residents to circulate petitions for paying only the old $2 rate and to disconnect service if the company presses the new charge.
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Liberty statue variant proposed for Puget Sound harbor
The Star floated a Victory monument idea to honor Washington's servicemen with a Liberty statue on the Pacific side. Hazen J. Titus of the Chauncey Wright Co. proposes a $500 subscription, Dr. P. L. Austin adds $50, and P. O. Lancaster plans $100, all for a harbor monument at Second and Yesler.
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Lay Aside Uniforms Girls When Boys Return Home
New York fashion leaders on Fifth Avenue say women should shed military inspired outfits as men return, keeping modest styles overall. Designers predict short skirts stay but garments will focus on feminine gowns and lingerie to revive women’s traditional duties.
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Seattle Star 1918 News Roundup Sent Abroad
Week's Seattle news items include influenza death in Seattle, liquor bootlegging fine, peace celebrations and parade plans, reconstruction efforts, and Camp Lewis football victory. Navy and shipyard job promises, local arrests, and civic notes round out a diverse digest from November 16 1918 Seattle.
Peace Conference Preliminaries Begin This Month
Reports from Washington Paris and London say preliminary peace conference sessions will start at Versailles or Paris later this month. Discussions will cover general parliamentary problems and inter allied issues as talks move toward final arrangements. President Wilson's attendance is widely reported as certain.
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Disorder Delays Albert in Brussels
King Albert's entry into Brussels was postponed due to disorders there. Pillaging and property destruction by German soldiers were reported, with allied action possible. Belgian outposts entered Brussels this morning.
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London
Albert
Brussels
Police Rescue Deserted Girl In Freezing Night
Ten year old Martha Swedmark was found semi frozen at First Ave and Pike St after being left alone from Friday night until 2 am Saturday by parents who lived at 4723 Tenth Ave North East. She told police, Mother and father are mean to me all the time. The child is in the care of the police matron while investigators review the parents actions.
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First Ave
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Tenth Ave. N. BE
Martha
May Lift Camp Lewis Ban Soon
Camp Lewis quarantine may end Monday if health conditions stay favorable. Influenza cases in Tacoma and the cantonment have dwindled, with danger from the disease regarded as past.
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County Treasurer Warns Tax Payments Delinquent
John A. Bennett county treasurer warned Saturday that all last half payments of the 1917 taxes not paid on or before November 30 will become delinquent. Interest on deferred payments will be at the rate of 12 percent.
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John A. Bennett
Government Studies Problems of Peace and Reconstruction
Washington reports the administration weighing peace delegate selection and terms as Germany presses for early talks. Officials see peace and reconstruction entwined, with a aim to clarify reconstruction quickly while not yielding to German hunger pressures or shifting armistice terms.
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Seattle
Hand
Germany
Turkey
Yanks Released by Germans Pour Into American Lines
Hundreds of American prisoners freed by German forces march toward U S lines in France. Survivors describe long bitter marches of 24 hours in freezing weather with scarce food. Reported arrivals include troops from Texas Ohio Illinois Michigan Wisconsin California and Washington. Many lacked overcoats and wore varied clothing. some wore German uniforms from mills and farms.
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