Slaughter in Brussels as troops revolt and unrest grows
An Amsterdam dispatch cites over 100 dead in Brussels amid disorders. Soldiers councils form in Brussels and Antwerp as extremists pressure Queen Wilhelmina to abdicate. Junkheer Colyn, former minister of war, in London, urged to form a new government but refused the queen’s request.
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London
Brussels
Amdst
Antwerp
Amsterdam
Exchbange Telegraph Company
Telegraaf
Holland
Wilhelmina
Hague
Daily Express
Junkheer Colyn
Unrest in Brussels as German and Belgian forces clash
The report describes chaotic scenes in Brussels with 3,000 troops on a balcony, demands for peace and German sympathy for a regenerative movement. Soldiers reportedly smashed equipment and threw gun barrels into the river, while authorities tried to restore order amid patrol detentions.
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Udie
Brussels
Naval Armistice Terms Put Into Effect Rapidly
Paris November 15 German and Austrian armistice terms are being carried out rapidly. Admiral Hugh Rodman will represent the United States at a meeting with German naval delegates at a British port tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Paris
Hugh Rodman
Crown Prince Taken to Place of Safety in Holland
German air service officers moved the Crown Prince and his eldest son to a safe location in the Netherlands after a circuitous route from Spa to Maastricht. Interdiction followed as frontier guards halted the armed party, later disarmed and detained until Dutch officials arrived. The prince remained under guard with his suite in Maastricht pending Hague instructions. The State Department in Washington confirmed the prince arrived in Holland and was interned, dispelling reports of his death and suggesting the empress would join him.
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Tageblatt
Berlin
Maastricht
Spa
Frontier Guards
Hague
Washington
State Department
Men in Training for Officers May Leave or Continue Course
War Department announces candidates for commissions in officers training schools may leave the army immediately if they wish. Those who stay will be commissioned upon graduation in the officers reserve corps and placed on the inactive list. No new admissions. Transfers from the student army training corps band may return to that organization if they return to college at once.
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War Department
Army
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Student Army Training Corps
General Evacuation of Poland Reported by Berlin Patch
Reports from Berlin cited by Copenhagen say German forces begin a Poland evacuation with Warsaw disarmed and civilians arrested. Other items note Yenrut survivors reach Miami after 62 hours in an open boat, 50 000 men in Development Battalions to be mustered out, and peace plea messages urged to include Allied governments.
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London
Poland
Copenhagen
Berlin
Warsaw
Miami
Fla
Fesser
Yenrut
Philadelphia
Bahama Islands
Washington
Baker
Peace conference at Versailles believed likely center stage
Paris and Versailles dominate reports on the looming peace talks with inter allied councils meeting in France. President Wilson may attend opening sessions while key U S delegates Lansing House Root and Brandeis are named for discussion.
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Paris
We Peace
Versailles
Wrme
Elihu Root
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Wilson
Congress
United States
Spain
America
William R. Day
Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
William P. Frye
Maine
Gray
United States Circuit Court
Whitelaw Reid
London
John Bassett Moore
Hindenburg on Move to Wilhelmshohe Near Cassel
Paris reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg and the German headquarters staff arrived at Wilhelmshohe near Cassel where Napoleon III was kept prisoner after Sedan. The movement follows a Frankfort Gazette notice.
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Paris
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Frankfort
Wilhelmshohe
Cassel
Napoleon
Sedan
Van Wyck Dies in Paris Former NYC Mayor
Robert A. Van Wyck, former mayor of New York City, died in Paris on November 15, according to dispatches from the French capital. The long time public official, who led New York during the early 1900s, passed away after a period of ill health.
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van Wyck
Paris
Robert A. van Wyck
New York City
New York
Food aid drops reach liberated Italian cities
New York reports Rome dispatch states populations in liberated Italian cities are being fed by air supply using Italian command aircraft. Caproni planes and airships are employed in the operation.
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New York
Talian
Rome
Italian Bureau of Information
Capronims Chines
German Austria declares democratic republic under state council
The state council in Vienna announces control over the imperial power in German Austria until a constitution is established. A constituent assembly will be elected in January. The resolution defines German Austria as a democratic republic and part of the German republic.
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Basel
Austria
State Council
Vienna
Vienna to be proclaimed as German Austria today
London reports via Amsterdam that Vienna will proclaim the German Austria republic today and that Emperor Charles has been refused permission to reside in Vienna as a private citizen.
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London
Vienna
Austria Republic
Charles
Eostmens
Amsterdam
Kange Telegraph Company
Canada to suspend Military Service Act
Ottawa Ont Nov 10 government moves toward suspending the Military Service Act with orders to disband the civil section that has arrested defectors and performed other duties under the act.
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Oftawa
Ont
Military Service Act Canada
Peru Senate Approves Holiday Five-Event Celebration
The Peruvian senate passed a bill declaring November 16 and 17 as holidays to honor an allied victory. A separate senate measure seeks $500000 for a monument to be gifted to the United Nations by South American nations as the war ends. Local celebrations continue in various cities as the nation marks the victory.
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Lima
Peru
Senate
House
German Women Appeal to Mrs Wilson Seen Via Diplomatic Channels
White House officials said any reply to the wireless appeal in the name of German women for aid in modifying armistice terms would likely be transmitted through diplomatic channels.
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Washington
White House
Woodrow Wilson
Sick and wounded return totals for the AEF week
Washington reports 724 sick and wounded soldiers landed in the United States for the week ended November 8 from the American expeditionary forces.
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Washington
United States
Naval Captains Promoted to Rear Admiral Status
Washington announces nominations by President Wilson of Capt. John A. Boogewerff and Capt. Marbury Johnston to nine rear admiral positions in the United States Navy as of November 15.
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Washington
John A. Boogewerff
Marbury Johnston
Wilson
Nation's congratulations to Pershing and promise of early return
Secretary Baker cabled to General Pershing at the close of hostilities praising the American expeditionary force. He pledged the War Department would push to expedite its early return so soldiers may resume civil life as quickly as possible and be welcomed home by a grateful nation. The message lauded leadership, courage, and military success contributing to civilization and humanity.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Pershing
France
Baker
War Department
United States
American Expeditionary Force
Army Morale War Weary as Armistice Ends Hope
Washington reports morale drop among American troops after armistice ends and prospect of fighting again. Officers note lax discipline with many soldiers on weekend leave failing to return, facing absent without leave charges and potential desertion penalties. Authorities plan to seek family help to recall absentees and reduce punitive measures.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Iital
Veterans Arrive Home From France Aboard Harrisburg
Maj. Gen. Beaumont B Buck Brig. Gen. John G Barretti and 400 veterans many wounded arrived from France on the USS Harrisburg. They cheered as the ship passed the Statue of Liberty and learned of the armistice by wireless on Tuesday marking a celebratory homecoming.
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Associated Prese
New York
Beaumont B. Buck
John G. Barretti
France
United States Naval Transport
Harrisburg
Statue of Liberty
Contested Senate Seats Sought for Newberry and Moses
The senate privileges and elections committee faced protests over the seating of two Republican senators, Truman H. Newberry of Michigan and George H. Moses of New Hampshire, despite elections appearing on the returns. The committee deferred action on the challenges.
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Associated Prese Leasedire
Washington
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
George H. Moses
New Hampshire
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Secretary Baker urges support for United War Work Fund
Washington reports Secretary Baker frames the United War Work Fund drive as essential to honor American soldiers. General Crowder notes welfare workers need funding now more than during the war and urges prompt, generous replenishment of war chests to provide camps huts shows and athletic facilities for troops.
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United War Work Fund
Rshal
Crowder
Ph Mens
Antec
Nevada Leads War Work Drive With 17.9 Million Subscribed
Nevada remains in front with 17.9 million contributed to the United War Work Campaigns, out of its 21.8 million allotment. Arizona reports 240 thousand subscribed, surpassing its minimum quota of 306 thousand and pushing toward a possible overage beyond 459 thousand.
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San Francisco
United War Work
Western Department
Alaska
Hawaii
Army and Navy
Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
New York
France
American Mission Leaves for Spa Under Allied Command
An American mission led by Major General Rhodes will depart Saturday for Spa to meet German headquarters. The group includes six officers and nineteen soldiers in nine cars. German authorities are asked to provide passage and instructions.
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London
Rhoden
Spa
Marshal Foch
Rhodes
Mission to visit German HQs sparks speculation
Washington reports an American mission led by Maj. Gen. res D. Rhodes of the 42nd Rainbow division will tour Spa next Saturday. No official objective has been released, but the visit is seen as preparing for coordination with German forts in Lorraine near the American front.
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France
Germany
Britain
United States
Paris
National Assembly
Washington
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Rainbow
Spa
Rhodes
Lorraine
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Rhine
Marshal Foch
French to enter Strassburg on Nov 25 ceremonies planned
Paris reports an official announcement that French army will make an entry into Strassburg on November 25. High officials travel to the city eight days later for Alsace Lorraine retaking ceremonies. General Hirschauer to reach Metz this weekend. entry to Metz planned Monday.
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Lorraine
France
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Metz
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Echo de Paris
Nancy
Leon Mirman
Isace
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