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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1918
Page
9
President Wilson informs joint session that armistice terms seal complete victory for Allied powers. Text released outlines radical provisions designed to prevent renewed conflict and enforce lasting peace. Leaders promise swift ratification as Congress hears details of the postwar settlement.
President Wilson announced the armistice terms to Congress detailing a six hour ceasefire, evacuation deadlines for Belgium France Alsace Lorraine Luxemburg and the Rhine left bank, with German withdrawal within specified days and naval limits. He delivered the address from the Capitol in a momentous session reflecting a shift in executive power.
London reports William II and former crown prince escaped to the Netherlands with Hindenburg aides aboard armored cars. The group crossed at Eysden to Maastricht and Steeg near Utrecht, with rifles and guards aboard, while Dutch authorities weigh internment options.
Edward N. Hurley chairman of the United States Shipping Board announced the shipbuilding program will not be curtailed after the armistice. Three shifts each day will continue though workers will not face the prior high pressure. The board will drop the training course but expects skilled workers released from other war industries to fill yards.
London dispatch reports that German parliamentaires armistice envoys will return to Spa, the German army headquarters, tonight after discussions.
New York officials report private advices on cotton markets dated November 11. Traders note market closure signals and potential price adjustments amid unsettled cotton trade conditions at Liverpool.
The Middletown War Bureau outlines a 7 30 pm victory parade led by Grand Marshal W J Atwell. Units include Wesleyan S A T C Civilian groups Italian Jewish Polish and others marching along Main Washington and South Green with traffic bans on parade streets. Portland will send a Fife and Drum corps among out of town State Guard units.
London dispatches describe a nationwide socialist revolution in Germany with the ex-Kaiser’s Berlin palace under red flag rule. Frederick Ebert has become chancellor as a coalition government forms from democratic parties. Berlin battles, strikes, and seizures of ships, newspapers, and naval bases are reported as socialists seize government and war offices.
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder cancels all outstanding general and voluntary draft calls after Germany signs the armistice. No more inductions or entrainments for the army or Navy are to proceed, and local boards will notify registrants by letter or telegram. Discharges and pay adjustments to be decided later.
Washington on November 11 Secretary Daniels announced the demobilization of the navy would not be hurried. He said he had ample time to consult with the Shipping Board and would continue to plan orderly demobilization while preserving ships and personnel for ongoing duties.
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