Rumor of German Surrender Triggers City Celebrations
Washington reports state department says armistice terms not signed yet though unconfirmed reports spurred widespread excitement. Paris cable said Marshal Foch may meet German delegates. London and New York react with cheers, salutes, and market volatility as officials seek confirmation.
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Balloting aftermath shapes party control in Congress
Washington reports on Tuesday's election shows Democrats conceding House loss while Republicans claim 220 to 240 seats. Senate outcome put Republicans at 50 to 46 with gains in New Mexico Idaho and Michigan. Nugent and Fall contests cited. Ford defeated by Newberry in Michigan. Democrats pause with continuation noted.
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German Newspaper Admits Defeat and Peace Terms
The Volkswacht admits Germany is defeated and that only signing terms dictated by the Allies remains. A Zurich dispatch says three more months of war would cost 100,000 lives and yield no gain for Germany.
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Kaiser will stay in office despite socialist threat
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Kaiser will not abdicate despite German socialist threats to resign. He has decided to remain in office, according to the Chronicle's source from London.
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Lansing charges Hans already break pledge
Secretary Lansing states Germany acted in bad faith by withdrawing from occupied territory and protests Germany orders to remove men and animals from Belgian cast mines to destroy them. The note was delivered to Hugo Sulzer, Swiss Minister, shortly before 2 p.m. in Washington.
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American Troops Reach Sedan North of Verdun
American forces north of Verdun enter Sedan and seize the western part of the city, cutting the railway, the war office reports this afternoon.
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Yanks Press Forward in Big Meuse Drive
American forces north of Verdun push west of the Meuse toward Mouson Autrecourt Bueton Connage and Vendres, as Gen Liggett's first army reaches near Sedan Metz railway. Five German prisoners taken that day. Dawson of Cleveland captures five enemies single handed near Baronville.
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Polish Prime Minister Proclaims Poland Republic
Berlin dispatch reports Prime Minister Swierzinski proclaims Poland a republic without consulting the regency of the Polish council. The announcement comes from Zurich dated November 7.
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British Admiral Wemyss Aids Armistice Terms Draft
London Nov 7 Admiral Wemyss first sea lord of the British navy assisted Marshal Foch in drafting the armistice terms presented to Germany. Official announcement states the collaboration in shaping the surrender document.
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HUN RETREAT ON FRENCH FRONT TURNS INTO ROUT
German retreat on the French front is described as a rout by a press dispatch. Paris reports rapid Allied pursuit with advances along the Sere and Aisne rivers and near Hirson as troops push toward the German base. British forces seize Dampieres Monceau St Waste Angre and reach the Quievrechain Crespin area while counterattacks are repulsed. Berlin notes Allied attacks to hinder ongoing troop movements.
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Serious stand on the Meuse not likely
Paris reports developments show it unlikely the Germans will mount a serious defense on the Meuse. The Americans have breached the line and push forward to new bridgeheads while threatening Onguyon and Montmedy. Allied forces drive north as Gen Charfels notes the attack is most dangerous for the enemy. Marcel Hutin anticipates Metters becoming American before German leaders depart.
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Revolutionists Seize Kiel High Seas Fleet as Reds Take Over
Mutinies spread across Kiel and Schleswig to seize the German high sea fleet. Red flags fly over Kiel harbor as crews join revolutionaries, naval units desert, and railways fall under workers and soldiers councils. Four infantry companies sent to Kiel clash with rebels. several killed or wounded.
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Six Norwegian Vessels Sunk in October War Losses
The Norwegian legation reports that in October six Norwegian ships totaling 7 527 gross tons were lost in the war. In the same month 34 seamen died and eight are missing.
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