Armistice Developments Across Western Front
Fragmented dispatches report armistice talks and troop movements as German delegates prepare to present at Bruges and Nancy. Belgian forces march to occupy declared areas while British and American units move toward Spa. Riots in Brussels cause casualties among civilians and soldiers as the Red Army commands protest German withdrawals.
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Ree
Armistice Commission
Amans
Bruges
Nancy
Soldiers Landed. men distributed to division hospitals
Sick and wounded troops totaling 724, part of the expeditionary forces, arrived in the United States last week through November 8. They have been redistributed to division hospitals across the country under the general of the army and the War News Corps, with care directed to regional medical facilities.
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Eed
United States
Tan Expeditionary Forces
Con General of the Army
WNC
Swiss Strike Ends as Railways Return to Service
A semi official dispatch from Coleander says the general strike in Switzerland has ended. Railways have already returned to service, though work has not yet resumed in some towns. The announcement was made to the Swiss chamber this afternoon.
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Switzerland
T Coleander
Swiss Tion
Officers to finish or be released from training
Nov 15, 194? Secretary says no additional recruits will join the center officers training school. Those already in the officer schools may complete courses or be discharged from the army immediately.
Prisoner of Napoleon III Seen Near Wilhelmschode
Dispatch reports Field Marshal von g is at Wilhelmschoede, near Napoleon III’s confinement following the defeat. The note places the veteran military figure in proximity to the former emperor’s prison as events unfold.
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Napoleon’s
Field Marshal Vong
Wilhelmschoedeli
Napoleon III
K of C Secretary Dead at 34
William O'Connor, secretary of the Knights of Columbus, died aged 34. The brief notice lists his affiliation and age with no further details.
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K of C
William O’connor
The
Knights of Columbus
Veterans honor brave deeds of many New England soldiers in 101st to 104th regiments
Major General Edwards publicly cited hundreds of soldiers for bravery in the 101st 102nd 103rd and 104th infantry regiments. Names include Corporal Basil Ryan Corporal Herman Gustafson First Sergeant Sydney A Morency Private Wilfred J McCarthy Private Richard W Brown and Sergeant Walter T Jensen among others for actions at Fresne en Woevre Balcon Groupe de Combat Leicheprey St Mihiel and TorcyBelleau during 1918 operations.
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Boston
New England
101St
C. R. Edwards
Department of the Northeast
Fresne En Woevre
Basil Ryan
104Th Infantry
Ryan
Vaumire
Herman Gustafson
102Nd
Balcon Groupe de Combat
Belvidere Group de Combat
101S
Sydney A. Morency
Wilfred J. McCarthy
Leicheprey
Richard W. Brown
103 Field Artillery
103Rd Infantry
Torcy
Belleau
Marne
Edwards
St. Mihiel
St. Hilaire
Xivray-Marvois
Walter T. Jensen
101St Engineers
Rue Gobert
Lucy-le-Bocage
Jensen
Edwin M.cooper
S. C
Toreyr
Les Eparges
102Nd Field Artillery
Hebenville
Arthur H. Waiteheed
Batee E
102Nd Field Partiades
Theodore F. Preula
Battery E
William Helen
Field Artillery Ee Ee Eee Cares Oa
Plan 10 Wipe Out Seniority Rules
Washington Nov 15 progressive senators launch a bid toEnd the seniority rule in the Senate by Norris resolution to reorganize committees by fitness rather than tenure. The move targets Penrose Smoot Lodge and Brandegee with Kenyon Borah LaFollette and others backing the effort to curb interlocking chairmanships and shift power to a broader group.
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Washington
Senate
Norris
Penrose
Smoot
Lodge
Brandegee
Kenyon
Borah
LaFollette
Gronna
Johnson
Protest Against Senators Probed By Senate Committee
Protests against seating Truman H. Newberry of Michigan and George H. Moses of New Hampshire were received by the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections. A Ford non-partisan league telegram warned of documents on Newberry campaign expenditures en route to Washington. The committee postponed action on a resolution to investigate Newberry’s spending until the documents arrive, while a New Hampshire Democratic committee telegram urged delaying Moses’ seating until after the December 9 recount. The committee planned to reopen the La Follette inquiry tomorrow.
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Senate Committee On Elections
Newberry
Moses
Washington
Truman H. Newberry
George H. Moses
Senate
Michigan
New Hampshire
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Pomerene
Ford non-Partisan League
Democratic State Committee
LaFollette
Democratic Senators Push Marshall for Peace Table
A strong movement among democratic senators to appoint Vice President Marshall to the American delegation to the peace conference developed today. Marshall has not been consulted yet, but if named by the president he would not decline to serve.
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Marshall
Washington
Belgian Parliament Talks on Constitutional Reforms in Ghent
A credible source says King Albert has approved a meeting of twenty parliamentarians in Ghent on Friday November 15 to discuss constitutional reforms aimed at forming a new Belgian cabinet as British forces advance on the western front.
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Western Front
Albert
Ghent
Cromwell Masons to Work F. C. Degree Saturday Evening
Washington lodge No. 81 A F and A M will conduct the F C degree this Saturday evening. Arrangements are being made to observe Past Masters night on the first Saturday evening in December. Thomas W. Beaumont adyv.
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Cromwell Masons
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Thomas W. Beaumont
Adyv
Press Censorship Lifted in Washington Nov 15
Washington announces end of press censorship on cable postal and land lines effective today. Officials say the move removes prior restrictions and restores normal information flow across communications networks.
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Washington
Clearing House Statement Reports Debits and Balances
New York sub treasury debit totals 3 209 368 exchanges 641 849 balances 63 507 628 6485 indicating daily financial movements. The figures reflect clearing house activity with multiple line items showing debits and ledger balances for national banks and related institutions.
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Clearing House
New York
Treasury
Thief leaps from train into river near New London
William Miller, once New England roller skating champion, escaped officers by leaping from a Boston bound express train into the Thames river near New London after leaving Elizbeth New Jersey custody. A search party failed to locate him or his body. Miller was being returned to answer auto theft charges. The escape occurred as the train crossed the Thames river bridge.
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Boston
William Miller
New England
Elizabeth
N. J
Thames River
New London
Conn
Miller
Brett
Thames
Baker Will Hurry Return of Troops
Washington reports Secretary of War Baker will use every effort to speed the return of American Expeditionary Forces from Europe. In a cable to General Pershing he commended the AEF leaders and soldiers for gallantry and contribution to civilization, and promised the War Department will expedite their early homecoming and reintegration into civilian life.
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General Pershing
Washington
Baker
American Expeditionary Forces
War Department
United States
American Expeditionary Force
German embassy staffer turned over for desertion in Texas
Maxi milian Von Hoegen of New Haven Conn a former employee at German and Austrian embassies in Washington was handed to military authorities at Camp Travis San Antonio on a desertion charge. Draft records show he was ordered to report August 2 but did not appear for physicals and allegedly wrote Deutschland Ober Allies on a questionnaire and claimed the US citizenship was a doubtful honor. He was arrested at Laredo on August 11.
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San Antonio
Texas
Maximilian von Hoegen
New Haven
Conn
Washington
Camp Travis
von Hoegen
The
United States
Laredo
Way Paved for Emergency Food Bill
Washington reports the emergence of a pathway for the emergency food stimulation bill with its prohibition rider. Senator Smith of Georgia introduced a resolution to extend the Saulsbury anti rent profiteering measure for six months after the war, enabling the senate to recede from the Pomerene rent amendment and send the bill to the president for signature.
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Washington
Smith
Georgia
Senate
Storrow resigns from Massachusetts Public Safety Committee
James J. Storrow resigns as chairman of the Massachusetts Public Safety Committee. Governor McCall accepts the resignation and calls a final meeting of the original 100 members next Wednesday to take final action on disbanding the panel.
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Storrow
Safety Boardston
James J. Storrow
Massachusetts Public Safety Committee
McCall
Shoe Manufacturers Meet in Washington Conference
About 50 shoe manufacturers gathered in Washington on November 15 to discuss the cancellation of war contracts as part of a section of the War Industries Board.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Metal Prices Flash Decline and Shifts in Lead Offers
New York metal market reports lead price changes with different forward offers. Spot at Hast St. Louis listed around 8.30 with November at 8.25 December 8.05 and January 7.96, reflecting unsettled shelter and shifting demand.
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New York
St. Louis
Propose Big Tax on Child Labor in Senate Action
Washington reports a proposed amendment to the revenue bill to curb child labor by levying a prohibitive tax on net profits of mines mills factories employing underage workers. The plan, backed by President Wilson, sets a tax for employers using children under 16 and requires age certificates to dodge penalties. Secretary McAdoo backs revenue goals of 6 billion in 1919 and 4 billion in 1920.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Pomerone
Ohio
Wilson
Pomerone, Lenroot
Kenyon
United States Supreme Court
McAdoo
Huge Paris Alsace Lorraine Demonstration Planned
Paris plans the largest rally in years on Sunday to honor Alsace Lorraine. More than 200,000 signaled participation with a 2 30 p m start from the Arc de Triomphe along the Champs Elysees to Place de La Concorde. Ten thousand soldiers and sailors line the route, an American band will play, artillery signals the start, and airplanes escort marchers. President Poincare will speak, its message to be carried by 2 000 pigeons.
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Paris
Alsace-lorraine
Arc de Triomphe
Champs Elysees
Place de la Concorde
Strassburg
Lille
Poincaire
France
Minor Leagues Await Government Position On Baseball
In Peoria Illinois on November 15 minor league magnates met amid anxious hopes to resume professional baseball this spring. They indicated no immediate opening of gates but ended with a resolution opposing major league drafting from the minors. A committee led by Al Tierney with Joe Tinker and Jack Holland was formed to present the decision to the national commission.
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Peoria
Ill
al Tierney
Chicago
Tierney
Joe Tinker
Sident
Columbus Club
Jack Holland
St. Joseph
National Commission
Housing Contracts Cut After Peace Arrival
Waterbury reports fewer than 50 government houses planned for snoop workers as peace arrives. Government agents meet with Mayor Sandland to discuss the revised housing plan, down from an original 109 houses.
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Waterbury
Sandland
Broken Auto Axle Triggers Street Incident
A Mid dletown Andry Company delivery car stalled on an incline on Home Avenue Friday. While the driver was inside a house, the vehicle rolled forward gaining momentum and crashed at the end of the street with a broken front axle.
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Middletown Andry Company
Home Avenue
Polish Troops Help Disarm Germans at Varsovia HQ
Washington reports Polish troops took possession of the German general headquarters at Varsovia Poland and helped disarm German troops without resistance. German leaders sought Schutz with Pilsudski, Beseler is missing, and German arms and ammunition were seized. Varsovia negotiates territorial questions as Dazinski shifts allegiance.
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Washington
Varsevia
Poland
Berne
Count Larchenfeld
Rutem Czapski
von Beseler
Pilsudski
Beseler
Varsovia
Lemburg
Dazinski
Lublin
US Casualties Exceed 100000 Says Officers From France
Washington reports from officers returned from France claim U S army losses overseas may well exceed 100000 and argue that official tallies are undercounting. They say Argonne battles in September and October involved half a million American troops and call for full disclosure and possible investigations into wartime casualty reporting and Army Regulars versus National Guard biases. The officers urge the truth be told to the American people and warn of forthcoming inquiries by Congress.
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Washington
France
Argonne
War Department
General Down
Congress
Former New York Mayor Vanwyck Dies in Paris
Paris reports the death of Robert Anderson Vanwyck former mayor of New York City. He died here on Thursday in what is described as a sudden event. He was in his 710th year according to the notice.
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New York
Paris
Robert Anderson ‘Vanwyck
New York City
Mr. Vanwyck
Vanwyck First Mayor After Greater New York Era
Mr. Vanwyck was the first mayor the American metropolis, had after it became greater New York. He had been living abroad since 1904.
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Vanwyck
Greater
New York
President nominates officials in Porto Rico and Navy
Washington reports the president sent nominations to the senate on November 15. Howard L. Kern of Iowa is renominated as attorney general for Porto Rico. Captains John A. Hoogewerff and Marbury Johnston are nominated to be rear admirals in the navy.
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Washington
Senate
Porto Rico
Howard L. Kern
Iowa
John,a. Hoogewerff
Marbury Johnston
American Schooner Abbie Bowker Lost Near Nassau
The 182 ton American schooner Abbie Bowker carrying lumber from Jacksonville to Cuba was lost yesterday near Nassau. Eight crew members were saved. The vessel belonged to the Bahama Timber Co.
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Jacksonville
Fila
Abbie Bowker
Cuba
Nassau
Bahama Timber Ca
President Wilson narrowly escapes as bomber stalls clearance
In Washington, November 15, President Wilson faced a near disaster when a Handley Page bombing plane skimmed low over Potomac Park during an exhibition flight. A swift pilot twist raised the craft just above the president a mere eight feet away, prompting Mrs. Wilson to urge an immediate return to the White House amid cheers from the crowd. The display drew Cabinet and department heads, ending with the president departing safely as observers marveled at the pilot’s control.
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Washington
Wilson
Polo Field
Potomac Park
White House
Tannica
Major Trumbull Dies in France After Operation
Word from New Haven reports Major John F. Trumbull longtime chief engineer of the public utilities commission died in France after an operation. He was 85, rose to major in the engineers reserve corps, served at Camp Devens and Fort Benjamin Harrison, and had led the utilities commission since 1915. He leaves Mrs Trumbull and two children.
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Public Utilities
France
Hartford
New Haven
John F. Trumbull
Public Utilities Commission
Trumbull
Engineers’ Reserve Corps
Camp Devens
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Major Trumbull
C. C. Elwell
Sheffield Scientific School
Connecticut’ Company
Must Revise Constitution in League of Nations Debate
Senator Poindexter told the senate that if the United States joins the league of nations after the peace treaty, it will be forced to revise the constitution. He argued the league would take control of war and peace from the government, effectively sidelining the Constitution whether done openly or not.
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Washington
United States
League of Nations
Poindexter
Senate
League
Poindester
Grain Market Update From Chicago on Nov 15
Grain market notes corn closed 2 5-8 to 23-4 higher with forward month settlements at Nov 125 Dec 122 1-8 to 123 7-8 and Jan 123 1-8 to 122 7-8 oats gained 3-4 to 11-8 with Nov 72 3-4 Dec 71 5-8 to 12 and Jan 71 38 to 71 pork futures mixed with Jan at 45.30 Dec 26.55 Ribs Nov and Jan 24.55 Jam 24.25 to 24.27.
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Chicago
Jan
Jam
Gompers Resolution Adopted by International Conference
Laredo Texas November 15 The Samuel Gompers resolution outlining the labor peace program was adopted at the international conference in session here after amendments creating a pan American labor agent under the direction of the federation with headquarters in New York.
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Gompers
Laredo
Tex
Samuel Gompers
Labour
International Conference
Eee Yri and
Am ‘Edera’ of Labor
New York
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