Armistice Terms Read To Congress By Wilson
President Wilson read the armistice terms to Congress detailing German evacuation left bank Rhine surrender of war supplies and the end of military actions. The terms demand Belgium France Luxembourg Alsace Lorraine repatriation and disarmament with occupation by Allied forces and allied naval and economic conditions. The address frames the end of a war and the emergence of a League of Nations amid global reconstruction.
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the Rhine
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Lorraine
Russia
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Conference to Plan for Peace
A regional meeting aims to map out a peace program outlining steps toward reconciliation and lasting harmony. Delegates from several organizations will discuss strategies, timelines, and cooperative actions to reduce tension and promote stability.
Kaiser quits train and journey changes noted
A wireless dispatch from the French high commission reports the peace conference will convene in Versailles with premiers from all allied nations to begin work toward a lasting European peace. The process is expected to be lengthy due to varied and complex adjustments required.
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Washington, D. C
French High Commission
Versailles
Europe
Kaiser Not On Train In Holland Dispatch
A dispatch from Eynsden Holland reports the former Kaiser was not aboard his train when it arrived. He later appeared by automobile after abandoning the train due to shots fired through the window as it passed. He remained outwardly conciliatory despite evident anxiety from recent events.
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Evening Journal
London
Eynsden
Holland
Kaiser
Charles Abdicates Austria Amid Socialist Harsh Reaction
London November 12 dispatches report Emperor Charles of Austria abdicates his throne amid sharp Austrian criticism. The Vienna reports say he has not matched the Kaiser in spontaneity of outrage, but his crown could not be held. Socialist leader Victor Adler is dead.
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London
Emperor Charles
Austria
Vienna
Copenhagen
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Kaiser
Germany
Victor Adler
Foch Notifies German Chief of Armistice Front Ceases
London reports Marshal Foch has told the German commander that hostilities end on November 11 at 11 a m local time. Allied forces will stay within the reached line until further orders. Canadian troops under General Horne seize Mons near the front line.
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London
Marshal Foch
Mons
Horne
Marshal Haig
Yanks Fire Final Big Shot as Armies Meet at Sedan
American heavy guns fired the parting shot to the Germans at eleven o'clock Monday morning. The line reached by American forces at that moment was staked out. The Germans had fired into Verdun shortly before eleven.
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Verdun
Aviators Die In Crash During Detroit Peace Celebration
Two aviators from a squadron in Detroit’s peace celebration were involved in a crash mid afternoon. One pilot was killed and the other slightly injured when the machine veered and struck the roof of a downtown building. Names were not determined.
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Ney
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