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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces push on multiple fronts along the western theater with British French and American units driving Germans back toward Belgium. Laneuville Beaumont and Stenay areas fall under Allied control as air raids on Montmedy and railway hubs blaze.
Washington reports the allied armistice terms will be presented to German leadership through Marshal Foch in the field, not via President Wilson. Officials note two reasons, including shifting US leadership clarity and the terms’ impact on German military organization. Terms are expected to reach German headquarters soon, with public release uncertain until Germany accepts or a time limit expires.
London reports that if the allies seek a single decisive blow the assault could target Namur, the Belgian fortress, with Britain and France driving to crush it. The front would ignite as Germany’s army shows no rest, morale sinks, and authorities forecast surrender before December, though a last-ditch fight may come.
Washington reports that Germany must immediately choose peace or face total conquest. Armistice terms signed at Versailles require a quick reply. refusal could trigger harsher terms and a crush of German forces. Allies position to strike from multiple fronts with over two million troops. German leaders warned by Berlin bankers of imminent bombardment and the need to push reforms to end the crisis.
New York, Nov. 5. Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes was arrested at her home on a charge of illegal registration. She was released on $3,000 bail posted by her husband G. Phelps Stokes. State Superintendent Frederick L. Marshall had her arrested, asserting that her alleged seditious remarks in Kansas City violated registration rules.
Mrs Catherine Smith wife of the democratic candidate for governor cast the first ballot in the First assembly district at a polling place across from the Smith home in New York City on November 5.
Washington reports the war department orders soldiers traveling overseas to go light. Only officers may carry ammunition, and solely for pistols, as part of the new travel provisions.
Paris reports the death of Y M C A workers Judson H Beecher of Mount Kisco New York and John T Johnson of West Point Georgia from pneumonia. Both men were connected with YMCA relief efforts.
New Haven forecast shows fair skies tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Connecticut outlook calls for partly cloudy conditions and brisk northeast winds, with rain in New Haven and Hartford. Observations list varying conditions across multiple cities including New Haven 43 rain and Boston 42 rain.
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