Hungarian National Council Takes Over Government
A Budapest revolution led to the Hungarian National Council seizing military and police control. Count Michael Karolyi reports the council has taken over government with inhabitants rejoicing and officials appointed for railways telegraph and post. The Czech state formation proceeds without violence as trains resume, while Austrian and German traffic is halted.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Prague
Berlin
Bodenbach
Xony
Inon
Czechish Socialistep
Frontline Shifts Rock Verdun Front as Germans Retreat
American artillery opens across the Northwest front near Verdun as heavy fighting signals a German retreat strategy. Reports indicate Metz remains pivotal with enemy population and cattle being mobilized for removal. Allied notes and prisoner counts rise as Turkey's fate and armistice prospects loom.
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Muese
Metz
Woevre
Vosges
Wilson
Berlin
Vienna
Washington
Turkey
Austria
Liberty Loan Oversubscribed by 866 Million, Treasury Reports
The fourth Liberty loan closed with subscriptions of 6,866,416,200 across all federal reserve districts, surpassing the quota by 4660 million. More than 21,000 purchasers participated, with the Boston district leading at 238 percent of its quota. Other districts posted varied percentages from Philadelphia 119 to San Francisco 105.
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Washington
Cnamamae
Tror
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Hoston
Richmond
Philadelphia
Nher
Cleveland
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Addlanta
Dallas
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
San Francisco
Allied War Council at Paris Pushing Armistice Terms
Dispatches report the Austrian fleet at Pola has surrendered to a southern Slav council. London and Rome bulletins say Allied terms for Austro Hungarian armistice are in the hands of General Diaz the Italian commander in chief.
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London
Pola
Adriatic Sea
Southern
Slav Council
Rome
Austro-Hungary
Diaz
Ruler Forbids Resistance After Budapest Reclamation
Emperor Charles orders authorities to yield without resistance to the new power after Archduke Joseph and the Budapest reclamation. Vienna dispatch reports the move to avoid conflict with the population as the ruler departs.
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London
Budapest
Archdukeoseph
Wrich
Charles
Vienna
Pernally
Turmoil in Budapest Spurs Hints of Dictatorship Bid
Reports from Berne describe Archduke Joseph proposed rule and German press coverage of Budapest unrest. Berlin papers and Wolff agency circulated details of a prison siege, railway blockades, and insurgents overpowering troops amid widespread arming of revolutionaries.
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Berne
Archduke Joseph
Berlinewspapers
Hunary
Wolff
Ews
Berlin
Voasische Zeitung
Budapest
Kingdom of Greater Serbia Dispatch From Basel
A Basel desk dispatch reports that Austrian news agencies indicate moves related to the Kingdom of Greater Serbia, with details not fully disclosed and awaiting confirmation.
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Kingdom OF Greater Serbia
Basel
Switzerland
Late War News Summary From All Fronts in World War I
Allied forces press advances across a broad front from the Brenta to the Adriatic as Austrians retreat. Haig reports progress south of Valenciennes while Italian troops break Monte Grappa defenses and push toward Belluno. In Budapest, turmoil rises with Karolyi declaring a new government and Tisza assassinated.
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Adriatic
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Meuse
Mave
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Belluno
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Austria-Hungary
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Count Tisza Killed by Soldier in Budapest
Budapest reports Count Tisza former Hungarian premier killed by a soldier while waiting, a death linked to assassination rumors. Born 1861, he led Hungary 1903–05 and 1913–17, widely viewed as pro German and central to wartime politics disputed over dual monarchy dynamics.
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Count Tisza
Remier
Budapest
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Austria
Kalman Tisza
Woman Wounded as Count Tisza Shot in Budapest
A Budapest dispatch via Berlin reports Count Tisza was walking with family when he was shot. A woman among bystanders was wounded in the incident.
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Basel
Tisza
Budapest
Berlin
British Forces Break German Push in Belgium Front
AP dispatch reports British troops in Belgium pushed Germans back along a five mile front near Abelgem with heavy fighting around the Scheldt. Other items note 1100 U.S. volunteers eligible by November 5 and the Dominion Patrol Galliano crew of 50 lost off Charlotte Island October 30.
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Planders
Belgium
Scheldt
Abelghem
Ottawa
Dominion Naval Patrol
Caarlotte Island
B.C
Pershing Reports Advance Near Verdun Village Brieulles Captured
American forces drove Germans from Brieulles on the Meuse west bank in fighting north of Verdun. General Pershing reports the capture and lively artillery on the front with seven enemy planes shot down. All American aircraft returned safely. Bombing expeditions noted in dispatches.
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Warhington
Brieulles
Meuse
Verdun
Cigarette Order Placed to Supply Soldiers Through Year
The war department orders 3 billion cigarettes to provide two smokes per person for every man in the world, ensuring supplies for American soldiers for the remainder of the year.
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ARMY
Washington
The
War, Department
Italian Armies Drive Deep in Austria Front
Official Rome dispatches describe a sweeping Italian and allied advance that outpaces identification of retaken towns and captured weapons. Sixty thousand Italians held by the enemy are set to be released as lines surge forward amid reports of enemy atrocities during the invasion.
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Washington
Rome
Italy
France
British Take Sacile on Italian Front
British troops on the Italian front occupy the town of Sacile on the Livenza, 15 miles east of the Piave, as the enemy falls back rapidly in the Grappa sector, according to the war office.
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London
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Piave
War Office
Grappa
Italian forces drive on Monte Grappa front collapse gains
Rome announces Italian offensive against Austrians on Monte Grappa has forced the Gorge of Quero and passed east of Monterescn spur, with advancing troops entering the Piave valley. The front is described as having collapsed under the pressure of the Italian assault.
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Monte Grappa
Italy
War Office
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Monterescn
Piave
Italians Advance East of Piave Amid Prisoner Tides
Allied forces push through the plains east of the Piave as Austrian troops retire in haste. In the mountains Austrian resistance wanes while prisoners clog roads. At Sacile locals greet Italian troops as saviors and demand aid for the exhausted population.
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Piave
Sacile
Victor Emmanuel
Conegliano
British and French Offensive Resumes Near Valenciennes
British troops renewed the push south of Valenciennes with Field Marshal Haig noting good progress. British forces near Le Quesnoy captured prisoners as the advance continued, with around fifteen hundred men taken this morning and the Valenciennes region reported under heavy pressure on multiple fronts.
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London
Valenciennes
Violent Artillery Battles Reported on French Front
War office reports heavy artillery action last night along the O line near Guise and in the Aisne near St Fergeux northwest of Cest eau Porcien as French front lines endure renewed bombardment.
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Aisne Ion
St. Fergeux
Cesteau
Porcien
War Office
War Exiles Return Home Belgian Headquarters in Flanders
After four years of exile the residents of liberated Belgium begin returning home. Carts and vehicles move along roads north and east of the old front as inhabitants survey villages for safety and intact homes. Men of military age head south to join the Belgian army. Villagers report minimal physical suffering under German occupation and credit relief from the American Red Cross and the American food commission for food aid and survival.
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Flanders
Belgium
American Food Commission
Allied Front Extends North Along Scheldt Near Toursal
The allied line pushes north along the Scheldt with the British and other forces advancing. Toursal (Tour SAL) emerges as a key apex in a widening salient as defenses at the town tighten.
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Genera
Scheldt
Tour- Sal
Watch Out for Rookbacks in Tucson Campaign
John T. Hughes chancellor of the University of Arizona and Pima County manager prints a two page dodger in English and Spanish attacking Tom Campbell. The piece accuses Hughes of planning patronage control if Colter is elected, urging Tucson voters to compare campaign leaders with Governor Campbell’s appointed university regents.
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University of Arizona
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Johnnie Hughes
Armistice Talks Advance Between Italy and Austria Hungary
London reports say negotiations between Italian and Austria Hungary military commanders are progressing and fighting may have ended already.
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London
Allies Begin Deliberations at Supreme War Council in Versailles
Representatives of allied nations start talks at the Trianon Palace hotel in Versailles after noon. General Tasker Bliss arrives at 1:30 p m as first U S delegate. Soon follow Premier Clemenceau Marshal Foch Sir Douglas Haig E M House and David Lloyd George.
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Tasker H. Bliss
United States
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Marshalrec
Douglas Haig
Col. E. M. House
Wilson
David Liroyd-George
Armistice terms to be framed around military needs
Army officials say the armistice terms will focus on military requirements with clear reference to Wilson's principles. Belgian and Japanese reps joined discussions on Germany while Austrian matters drew Serbian and Greek attendance.
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ARIS
Germany
Wilson
Colonel House
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Va Army
London
Rome
Abdication Document Said to Be Prepared for Kaiser
The Berlin Vossische Zeitung reports preliminary abdication rumors for Emperor William. The war cabinet reportedly discussed the issue and former Vice Chancellor Delbrueck has left for the front on an important mission for Chancellor Maximilian. It is said Delbrueck will present an abdication document to the emperor.
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Isolation of Germany Dominates War Commentary
London reports the complete isolation of Germany as its allies desert and surrender. Experts view this as the war’s turning point with terms likely from the Allies, while concern remains on remaining German forces and Turkish straits operations and mines.
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London
Turkey
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Black Sea
Express
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Russia
Turko Turkish Surrender of Paris Reported in Nov.
The capitulation of Turkey, though expected, stirs heavy reaction in France with papers calling the convention military in nature and not altering a future peace. Immediate effects include release of British forces in Syria Palestine and Mesopotamia and possible redeployment of the Orient army to roles near the Danube and Danube region.
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