14 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1918
Page
1
A wartime appeal stresses armistice costs and the need to fund the Liberty Bond quotas. The message urges Americans to buy more bonds to support troops, reestablish peacetime returns, and sustain national finances.
A citizen urges President Wilson to demand unconditional surrender of Germany and invites readers to sign and mail a letter to the White House. The letter praises Wilsons war aims and argues surrender is essential to uphold American principles as hostilities continue.
United States senators demand Germany surrender unconditionally before any armistice talks. Brandegee McCumber and New insist on crushing defeat and acceptance of Allied reparations and Wilsons fourteen points. Senate debate notes president will seek allied views before proceeding.
On October 14 the Cologne Volks Zeitung states the nation seeks to avoid unconditional surrender and calls the note to President Wilson conciliatory. The Cologne Gazette adds that Germany will not sacrifice vital interests.
Readers can place Want Ads in The Star Classified Columns to reach a large Northwest audience and make an impression with their message. The notice highlights broad reach and the opportunity to submit ad copy.
A wartime editorial argues that victory requires crushing the German war machine and forcing unconditional surrender to end warfare forever. It condemns German actions, questions peace aims, and asserts no lasting peace until such achievements are secured.
New York dispatch argues an armistice permitting Von Hindenburg to withdraw to the German frontier would mark a major war success for the Kaiser. Pershing’s fronts block German retreat while Luxemburg protests occupation, signaling demand for a safe German withdrawal and a potential extended war.
London reports a political crisis in Germany as rumour says socialists demand Prince Max resign as the new chancellor. The claim centers on unrest within the government and calls for leadership change amid crises.
French forces advance along an 80 mile front from La Fere to Argonne after the St Gobain massif falls. Laon front evacuations continue with dozen villages captured and rail lines intact. Allied victory signals big German retreat toward the Ardennes as the St Gobain stronghold is toppled.
The Turkish government sent a note via the Spanish ambassador requesting the U S president take the lead to end hostilities. It accepts the January 8 1918 Wilson program as a basis for negotiations and calls for an immediate general armistice on land sea and air with all belligerents invited to plenipotentiaries.
Paris dispatch reports official word that Germany’s reply to President Wilson signals defeat for the Kaisers forces while showing a wish to avoid consequences. Allies are urged to not accept words alone and to impose guarantees preventing Germany from striking back if it breaks its promise.
In Berlin reports cited from Copenhagen on October 14 the Kaiser has granted amnesty to many persons held on political and military offenses, releasing numerous suspects.
Paris reports France remains determined not to negotiate with Germany until Germany’s power to harm is ended. The stance appears unified across political groups and government circles as the war continues.
Dispatches report Germany’s government accepts Wilson’s fourteen terms and will evacuate invaded territory before an armistice. The note omits Kaiser and imperial references, fueling debate in Washington over negotiating with powers tied to the Hohenzollerns and Hapsburgs. Public reaction leans toward viewing Germany’s move as potential bargaining rather than unconditional surrender.
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