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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1918
Page
2
An upbeat note from Union Market highlights a joyful provision of nutritious foods including steaks cutlets and chops. The message emphasizes quality and satisfaction in a bustling market setting.
A detailed report on aircraft production criticizes delays and waste while highlighting large profits. It cites firms such as Wright, Curtiss, and Hughes, noting salaries, contracts, and potential court martial actions for misstatements and mismanagement within the wartime program.
Associated Press summary says Bulgaria and Turkey surrendered, Austria turmoil and near peace, Germany faces possible abdication and terms of victory. Allied forces push on Italian and French fronts with 50,000+ Austrian prisoners. U.S. not yet at war. reports vary from neutral sources on wilting empire.
Naval officials here believe an allied fleet will pass through the Dardanelles to the Black Sea to attack German naval forces there. British reports disclosed by Sir Eric Geddes indicate Germany has taken a Goeben and several battleships, a super dreadnought, and destroyers in the Black Sea.
The Berlin Vorwaerts calls Germany to accept any terms offered, fearing Austria’s surrender signals a quick end to the war. It warns of looming German despair and urges restraint to avoid unnecessary bloodshed despite calls for a last stand. Other papers remain less fatalistic about capitulation.
Premier Lammasch defends Austria-Hungary against accusations of breaking faith with Germany. He says Berlin knew 25 hours before the notes and that all nations seek honorable peace, while frontline troops are kept loyal to prevent supply disruption.
Izzet Pasha reportedly said during armistice talks with Bulgaria that conditions would be lighter, since no occupation of Constantinople or other Turkish lands had been demanded. The Tasviri Eskiar report from Constantinople notes the Turkish position.
Nov 1 a German War Cabinet meeting discussed Weser river defenses and comments on strengthening the stance toward meeting a presidential autocracy. The German War Gazette notes alignment with Wilsonian demands amid ongoing autocratic tensions.
The Tenth Army from Oderzo to Motta di Livenza tries to trap the Austrian Fifth Army as the Austrians struggle to cross the Livenza. Duke of Aosta’s Third Army shells the enemy from the Adriatic, while Venice reports Venetia remains undamaged amid calls for an immediate armistice.
George Nicoll Barnes tells at the American officers club in London that an eastern Allied attack on Germany is foreshadowed. He says the armistice with Turkey could have come earlier but Turkey was kept in the war to help capture Aleppo. Barnes notes British ships have begun through the Dardanelles and a fleet could move into the Black Sea and up the Danube to Germany.
Reports from Copenhagen Basel and Amsterdam describe a new government in Vienna and acts by the German Austrian state council and Germany. Demonstrations surged as students joined workers outside the parliament while soldiers removed the imperial cockade. Berlin recognizes the Prague National Council and seeks peace terms.
Official Budapest telegram reports the formation of a new Hungarian ministry led by Count Karolyi. Switzerland and Budapest notes indicate the announcement was made today.
Liam J. Jartfison an 18 year old from Enore, Oklahoma, jailed in Laguna New Mexico after shooting Hans Hingle a Santa Fe Railway worker. He says Hingle had German remarks and threatened to throw him off a moving train. he grabbed a rifle and fired seven times. An inquest will be held today at La Meune.
A portion of a fifty train shipment of cattle from the Vail ranches in California and Arizona moved through to the Kansas City and Chicago markets. The route included a stop near Poise, Texas, on November 1.
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