German front now over one hundred miles from Paris in latest briefing
Gen March, chief of staff, reports the German battle line more than 100 miles from Paris after three cuttings of the Valenciennes Metz railroad. He notes Allied advance along a thirty mile front and outlines corps commanders and British side divisions in Belgium. Armistice rumors are denied and ongoing overseas shipping pressures are stressed. Continued operations and troop withdrawals await formal war department statements.
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Valenciennes-Metz
Paris
Dickman
George Read
John L. Hines
Chas. H. Muir
C. P. Summerall
Wright
C. E. Meneher
Belgium
National Guard
Drst
National Army
Farnsworth
Johnston
New York
Omar Bundy
France
Camp Pike
Germany
War Department
Invasion of Roumania Is German Plan
London report says Field Marshal von Hinden plans to push through Hungary to reach Roumania if needed. Telegraph lines in Germany reopened while Hungary had closed its frontiers to German troops entering Roumania.
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London
von Ensen
Piar
Hungary
Germany
Maj Gen Omar Bundy Enroute to Washington
Major General Omar Bundy commander of the Fifth Army Corps who sent the famous message at Chateau Thierry is en route to Washington after a brief stay in New York. The message electrified the world and pledged a counter attack to reestablish a situation honoring the United States. Bundy is expected to confer with the secretary of war in Washington.
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New York
Omar Bundy
Fifth United States Army Corps
Marne
Washington
Chateau Thierry
Gen. Bundy
Official Count May Keep Minnesota in Wet Column
In St Paul Minnesota the official tally suggests Minnesota may stay in the wet column despite Tuesday’s returns showing about 8000 votes ahead. The prohibition amendment needs a two thirds majority to pass and with the count near completion anti prohibition forces claim the measure will fail.
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St. Paul. Minn
Secretary Daniels Abolishes Sunday Work in Navy Yards
Secretary Daniels announced that Sunday work in navy yards nationwide is abolished. He said better results come from a six day schedule and that overtime on the Sabbath was not worth the cost to the government.
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Navy Yards
Washington
Daniels
Tech
Crowder reports progress on physical exams of registrants
Provost Marshal General Crowder announced Washington on November 9 that 1037 local boards are 90 percent through the physical examinations of the September registration. About 1542 are 60 percent complete and 1826 are 30 percent finished.
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Washington
Gen. Crowder
Boston Newspapers Raise Price of Papers
Boston papers moved to two cents for daily sheets and six cents for Sunday editions after a price hike. The change, announced in Boston, follows earlier One Cent retail pricing in the city.
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Boston
Boston News
Americans Drive Forward Near Sedan Meuse Front
General Pershing reported the American first army has pushed to a deep advance along a fourteen kilometer front east of the Meuse. Twenty two German divisions were thrown into the battle as Yanks neared Sedan and Mezieres amid heavy artillery and machine gun fire.
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Meuse
Verdun
Pershing
War Department
Bert Ford
Wnov
Thirten
Sedan
Mousir
Horizon
Mezieres
Italian Troops Push Into Austrian Territory
Italian forces continue entry into Austria under the armistice terms and reach the Reschen Pass. The Italian 20th army corps fights on the French front since November 4, breaking enemy lines near Chivres and Laro chatte and capturing Lethuel while overcoming German resistance along Surtaut. German outlets protest the unauthorized Tyrol invasion.
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Reschen Pass
Formidabel
Chivres
Larochatte
Lethuel
Surtaut
London
Austria
Austrian
Tyrol
Amsterdam
Boys Who Served at Border to Get Service Badges
The War Department announced that Mexican service badges will be issued to all officers and enlisted men who participated in or were near the Nogales engagement in Arizona on August 27, 1918. Also weather outlook notes light rain tonight and Sunday with colder temperatures.
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Washington
Mexico
Nogales
Arizona
War Department
Allied forces push deeper into German lines in France
In the first 24 hours after armistice talks, Allied troops in France moved with vigor, reaching near ten miles in places. French forces now face Mezieres on the Meuse, Hirson encirclement accelerates, and British units enter Tournai while Germans retreat from the salient. Avesnes falls to the British as Ardennes forest and Parsifal line tighten. East of the Meuse the Americans reach the Woevre. Since November 1 French forces have taken about 20,000 prisoners and 700 guns.
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Maubeuge
Ardeness Forest
Woevre
Revolts Spread Inland Across Germany Amid Turmoil
Berlin reports chaos as inland revolts grow from the coast. A Munich council of workers soldiers and peasants proclaims a republic and calls for peace along Wilsonian principles. Four ships blown up Hamburg and Kiel. Presidential ministry resigns in Prussia.
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League of Nations
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London
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Kiel
Prince Max of Baden resigns as German chancellor
London reports an official dispatch stating Prince Max of Baden has resigned as Chancellor of Germany. No decision yet on resignation. observers expect the move to speed acceptance of Allied armistice terms. The radiogram says he left office due to the parliamentary situation and hints future German heads of government may be elected.
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Germany Nears End of War Era as Baden Resigns
Prince Maximilian of Baden resigns as chancellor amid a series of wartime leaders. Earlier chancellors include Bethmann-Hollweg, Victoria Lask, Hertling, and Max von Baden. Kaiser Wilhelm II vows no abdication to avoid Bolshevik chaos. Meanwhile American forces north of Verdun push along the Meuse amid ongoing machine gun and artillery fire.
Editor of Collier's Weekly Dies Sudden at Dinner
New York editor Robert J. Collier aged 42, editor and publisher of Collier's Weekly, died of heart disease at his home while recounting front line experiences. He had just returned from France after aiding American forces as a war correspondent. Burial expected in Wickatux, New Jersey, on Monday.
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Colliers Weekly
Collier
Wickatuix
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Bavarian Republic Not Seen Affecting Armistice Talks
Paris November 9 French critics say the establishment of a Bavarian republic will not influence armistice negotiations. They argue responsibility for the war is an old issue and does not enter into current discussions.
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Paris
Washington Has No Word About The Conference
Washington dispatch reports German socialists have seized the Reichstag while armistice terms loom. Capt Helderit delivered terms to Spa headquarters as Kaiser reportedly hides near Liepä, with an expected conference and possible announcement by noon. President Wilson and Col. Nouse oversee direct cables for instant updates as events unfold.
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Washington
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Con Winterfield
Germany
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la €Apelle
Helderit
France
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Wilson
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BE. M. Nouse
19 Year Old Boy Lives High on Stolen Bonds
New York on November 9 19 year old messenger Sam Sapiro was arrested with 36000 in stolen liberty bonds plus 2600 cash. Police report he had given away 10000 in bonds and claimed to have been living high on the rest while employed by a stock brokerage firm.
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Sam Sapiro
Shapiro
Clearing Weather Aids the Allies Frontwide
Paris reports first clear weather in days aiding the rapid Allied advance on the entire front. Expect war office to announce important gains in tonight's report.
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Paris
War Office
French Front Advances Reported by War Office
Paris reports the French renewed their advance over the entire front this morning with ongoing machine gun and artillery activity during the night as announced by the war office.
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Paris
War Office
German War Cabinet in session since today may seek armistice terms
The German War Cabinet has been in session since early today and may discuss the armistice terms submitted by the Allies. Prince Maxmilian is asked to stay on temporarily as deliberations continue.
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Maxmilian
London
Copenhagen
Kaiser
Maxminian
Armistice terms and German negotiation updates in Paris chateau
Field Marshal Foch can adjust phrasing but not the armistice terms themselves. State Department notes the terms are approved by Wilson and delay risks publishing. German War Cabinet debates terms as Kaiser asks temporary chancellorship continuation. Envoys confer at a peaceful chateau near Senlis about the armistice.
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Washington
Maanshal Foch
State Department
Wilson
Field Marshal Foch
Foch
Kiel riots leave twenty eight dead say Berlin reports
Nov. eight persons have been killed in Kiel riots according to information from Berlin. Berlin reports indicate conditions remain unchanged with industries operating as usual.
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