Express Rate Increases Authorized Nationwide
Washington reports that rates will rise sixteen to seventeen cents per hundred pounds north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and east of the Mississippi with ten to twelve cents elsewhere. The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the hike after McAdoo urged higher revenue to cover wage costs and curb congestion. Officials expect traffic shifts to motor trucks and freight lines and relief from overloaded express systems.
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War Work Fund quotas lag in eastern division
U W W fund headquarters report that west and central departments meet their $250 million targets while the eastern division stands at about 78 percent. New York trails at 70 percent of its pledge, with Chicago also behind its district but ahead of New York.
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German U Boats Surrendered to British at Dawn
Germany began surrendering its navy with 27 submarines turned over to a British fleet in the North Sea at dawn. King George will witness the surrender as American battle squadrons join the fleet. Curacoa led the submarines to Harwich while British crews take control and German sailors are moved to a transport.
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Southern California Beach Area Hit by Strong Earthquake
Santa Monica Cal Nov 20 considerable damage from broken windows and falling plaster followed a quake that rocked the beach section of Southern California. The tremor lasted only a few seconds but was severe during its course.
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Discharged Naval Men to Be Kept on Reserve
Washington announces all officers and enlisted Navy personnel discharged after the war will be kept in a reserve ready for recall in emergencies. Secretary Daniels made the announcement this afternoon.
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German General Says America Undid German Victory
Interview with General von der Lacken Walkenitz, Belgian ruler in occupation years, claims Germany under estimated American power. He criticizes Prussianism, cites Hoover’s influence, and notes needed wheat and sugar as immediate needs. Moltke laments not fighting English sooner and questions postwar travel for Germans.
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Oxford
Paris Taxicabs Recalled to Ease City Transport Crisis
Paris reports a return of the 1914 mobilized taxicabs to relieve a transport crisis as army buses are also brought back. Hotels are crowded and wealthy Americans in the city must sleep in corridors or on billiard tables.
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British Aviators Claim Long Atlantic Flight
British aviators in Paris announce that Handley Page machines flew from Newfoundland to Ireland, though no official confirmation exists. They say the Atlantic crossing occurred during the war and that the information was kept secret.
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Brewers Secretary on Stand in Prohibition Inquiry
Washington Nov 20 Hugh F Fox secretary of the United States Brewers Association testified before a Senate judiciary sub committee that the National Association of Commerce and Labor was formed by brewers for political purposes. He said Percy Andre of Chicago organized it in 1913 with a 40 000 a year contract for five years. Fox alleged over payment to Andre and noted payments to Louis Hammerling to influence foreign press against prohibition. He described methods to buy issues to sway articles and revealed subscriptions by the Brewers to Fatherland and International Monthly for members.
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President Wilson defers recon-struction push amid peace talks
Washington November 29 critics to receive an answer after a White House conference with President Wilson and Democratic leaders. He says no reconstruction committee until peace treaties are completed and war agencies like the War Trade Board will stay. He will outline reasons in the annual message to Congress in December and explain his Europe trip. Plans include a foreign White House and fast naval transports for the president and party.
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King George Hails American Soldiers On Victory Day
London November 20 King George paid tribute to the most valiant soldiers from America who helped secure the Allied victory The king entered the House of Parliament to address the body and receive loyalty assurances The victory address lasted about half an hour and he was accompanied by the Queen and the Prince of Wales amid a roaring ovation and flags.
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Paris Paper Hopes U S Ships To France
The Matin in Paris reports that after England turned over 590000 tons of shipping to France, the United States is expected to follow suit due to growing American mercantile fleet.
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American Third Army marching to the Rhine across frontline line
General Pershing reported the American Third Army occupied the Etalle St Ledder Longwy Audun LeRoman Briey line with no incidents. The forecast notes cloudy conditions for Pennsylvania with possible light rain or snow flurries and colder temperatures tonight.
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No Sympathy for Country That Made Long Range Gun to Bombard Capital
Paris reports strong Paris press opposition to German war guilt pleas. The Midi argues Germany can pay its claims and notes long range artillery showed constructive imagination to recuperate. Peace preliminaries likely after England's general election. Austro Hungary turmoil and Bulgaria issues slow talks. diplomats suggest Allies achieved main armistice goals and will negotiate with responsible governments.
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Reports on ex Kaiser and Dutch surrender tensions
London reports a German claim that Holland should surrender the ex Kaiser. Vienna sources suggest Charles I has not abdicated but remains popular in Vienna. Paris notes discuss abdication decree publication and Prince Eitel Frederick’s Potsdam visit. An aero plane bombs the Chateau Swaelman where the former crown prince is interned. no injuries.
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Casualties of Germany Reported by Vorwaerts
Copenhagen reports that the Socialist newspaper Vorwaerts in Berlin cites German casualties up to October 31 totaling 6,320,000. Breakdown shows 1,580,000 killed, 4,000,000 wounded, 490,000 prisoners, and 260,000 fate unknown.
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Farmers Seek Peace Delegate From Farming Interests
Wilson was asked by the Farmers National Headquarters to name a peace delegate representing the farming interests of the country.
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Hoover to Oversee Food Ships to Europe Amid Shortage
Washington reports foodstuffs rushed across the ocean in liners set aside for relief. Herbert Hoover will designate European distribution points on arrival in London to prevent famine. Goods will go to Holland, Scandinavia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Switzerland, and parts of Austria Hungary with only limited receipts for Germany. England will receive supply support from Australia as British ships are repurposed for grain transport to Liverpool.
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Spanish American War Veteran Speyers Dies in Montreal
Montreal obituary states Rear Admiral Speyers U S N retired and Civil War and Spanish American War veteran died today. Born 1846, he had long illness.
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Brussels Scenes of New Riots and Allied Advances
Rioting flares in Brussels as German troops clash with revolutionaries near the kommandantur. German units flee or depart. Burgomaster Max reorganizes municipal government while Belgian civilians report markets and valuables in turnover. Americans advance in Luxember g Briey basin as King Albert plans Brussels entry Friday. Metz celebration features Petain, Castelnau, and Mangin troops.
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Austria Asks Occupying Army After Vienna Plot
Vienna's new national government today asked Italy to send an army of occupation to restore order after anarchy in the capital. A Bolshevik inspired communist plot was uncovered in Vienna with hundreds of leaders arrested, according to a Copenhagen dispatch.
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American Doughboys Win Welcome Across Alsace and Luxembourg
Nov. 20 dispatch reports tremendous popular support for U S troops as they march toward Germany. Civilians from Alsace Luxembourg and liberated prisoners crowd press cars with questions and flowers while German hosts express respect for the doughboys. Colonel Schnelley of the Thirty second Division calls the reception wonderful and dreamlike as the march advances about thirty kilometers beyond the front.
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