24 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
1
The article praises Wilson's stance against the German military party and predicts Marshal Foch will dictate harsh terms if armistice comes, leaving Kaiserism no escape. It asserts the kaiser’s regime is collapsing as Wilson compares victory to Foch’s battlefield success.
British and American forces report near four mile gains on a 20 mile front south of Valentia and within four miles of Le Quesnoy railway center as fighting continues. Waereghem captured. French progress west of Grand Pre. French and American troops push along the Meuse and Argonne region amid stiff German resistance.
President Wilson declares Germany must quit now or fight to the finish and notes 2,000,000 American troops have been embarked to finish the war by force. He says no armistice unless Germany cannot renew hostilities and that the Kaiser and the current government must surrender or abdicate to accept peace terms. The note signals a final position and options for Germany, with allied plans already framed for a crushing defeat if peace fails.
Forces encircling the capital demand unconditional capitulation or allied strike will target Constantinople. March preparations underway.
Washington dispatch reports Swiss contact with allied reps and a demand for Tewfik Pasha's government to surrender. Allies threaten rapid Dedeagateh Adriano ple front move and occupation of Constantinople within days unless terms are met. A joint commission to supervise demobilization and restore order is urged.
Marshal Foch and Allied commanders have drafted terms seen as a path to Germany’s unconditional surrender. Evacuation of Alsace Lorraine and Prussian Poland, halt of munition production under allied oversight, surrender of submarines, and occupation of German battleships by allied officers are central. France Belgium must be cleared. British emphasis on limiting sea power. Daniels declines to comment.
London reports September wartime shipping losses with British tonnage sunk by submarines totaling 151 593 tons and neutral and allied shipping at 88 007 tons. The merchant tonnage sunk by the enemy in September is the lowest since August 1916 and below 1916 monthly averages.
Amsterdam reports Kaiserin is seriously ill with her children summoned to Potsdam. Copenhagen dispatches Prince Kan the German chancellor ill with influenza according to today’s advices.
The notice advertises classified wants in the Northwest market via the Main 600 service. It states the audience reach and sets a rate of 1114c per line for each listing. The text emphasizes selling space to reach a large regional readership.
Zurich reports Austria will refuse to negotiate with the Czechoslovak national council but will offer to negotiate with Czechs in Austria. The note to President Wilson is to be dispatched soon.
Reports that the Romanian government has declared all Romanian ports on the Black Sea and Danube closed, according to German wireless dispatches picked up by the British Admiralty at Moscow.
Havre report says the Belgian government will move Bruges to serve as the temporary capital as of today in a decision announced locally. The action follows the wartime disruptions affecting Brussels and other government functions.
United Press reports British and American forces advancing from the Dutch border toward Valenciennes and Laon. Nazi positions fall as troops clear Raismes forest, capture Waereghem, Neuville, Salesches and Beaudignies, and approach Le Quesnoy. French gains west of Grand Pre and advancing positions between Sissone and Chateau Porcien.
Excerpt from the president's reply to Germany argues that real German governance remains undeveloped and the military autocrats still hold power. It states peace requires genuine constitutional government and warns the US will only negotiate with true representives of the German people, otherwise surrender is demanded.
Paris reports quote a French observer saying Germany must choose its fate and that without a presidential reply the note leaves Germany to decide its future. The Heure notes Germany faces a decision on dethroning the Kaiser or continuing imperialism. La Liberte says Marshal Foch must set conditions and the Allies will require a clear German yes or no.
The Star warns that no solicitors represent the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund in Seattle. The Star is the fund’s only representative and no agents will be sent out. Beware of frauds contacting the public.
The Cologne Gazette says excluding passenger ships from submarine attacks ends unrestricted warfare. Cologne Volks Zeitung questions if enemy conditions hint at future wars rather than peace. Lokal Anzeiger calls Wilson’s reply a warning to Germans for Austro Hungarians. Tagliche Bundeschau notes concessions reply to Wilson’s violence.
Secretary Baker reports 2,008,931 American soldiers have embarked for overseas service through October 21. President Wilson calls the figure a source of deep gratification and assurance to the country.
United Press analysis from New York argues President Wilson has constrained Prince Max and will press for negotiation terms aligning with unconditional surrender. It contends Germany must dethrone Kaiserism and disarm, with Marshall Foch and allies controlling peace terms to safeguard democracy and civilization.
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