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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1918

Page

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Prince Reported Dead in Unconfirmed Swiss Dispatch

An unconfirmed dispatch from Switzerland reports that the prince has been assassinated. The message carries no official confirmation and details remain unclear.

U S to Aid Germany Promise Food Relief Reassures People

Berne Switzerland reports that the U S pledged aid to Germany in food relief and the former Crown Prince of Germany was found Monday, with authorities continuing investigations into the circumstances.

Berne Switzerland Germany

German armistice terms tighten as submarines bound for internment

French and American dispatches outline amendments to the German armistice terms. Submarines designated for internment must depart within seven days after signing. Additional changes limit German military deliveries, adjust occupation governance on the Rhine’s left bank, and require Germany to quit Turkey and Roumania.

Turkey Roumania Miher Austin

Evacuation Timetable Expanded After Armistice

The text states that enemy evacuation of the Rhinelands on both banks shall be completed within thirty one days after signing the armistice, extending beyond the prior nineteen day period. The order reflects strategic timing for withdrawal and hands responsibility to the opposing forces.

Gary Roumania Turkey Rhinelands

U S Yacht Scorpion Likely To Gate Dardanelles Entry

The Scorpion, a small U S naval converted yacht interned by the Turks at Constantinople since the U S entered the war, probably will represent the United States in the allied naval force moving through the Dardanelles. It appears to be the only American war craft in the area. Paris reports French torpedo boat Mangini and British torpedo boat Shark reached the Dardanelles, and Franco British forces occupied Alexandretta in Asiatic Turkey on the previous day.

Washington Constantinople United States Dardanelles Paris Alexandretta Asiatic Turkey

Delay Demobilizing Navy

Secretary Daniels announced no immediate steps toward demobilizing any part of the U S naval forces. He indicated the United States may bear the greatest share of navy work to enforce armistice terms. About 70 000 naval personnel including Marines with Pershing’s army would follow army demobilization plans.

Washington Daniels United States Navy Department Naval Establishment General Pershing Europe

Belgium seeks complete independence from wartime status

The Belgian legation states Belgium will no longer accept the prewar guarantee status and aims for full independence with rights common to all free peoples. The statement marks a shift toward sovereign autonomy in Washington dated November 13.

Washington Belgium

Armistice Orders Issued To Allied Troops In France

Allied forces in France received Tuesday morning armistice directives marking the ceasefire with Germany. Officers were told no troop movements across the line until further orders, no contact with the enemy, and to maintain strict vigilance and discipline.

France Jlaeleek A.m

General strike in Austria and ex Kaiser in Holland

London reports Emperor Charles abdicated and Vienna may declare a general strike. Victor Adier, socialist leader and foreign secretary, is dead. William Hohenzollern arrives in Velp near Arnhem after a train stop, with his entourage, while Dutch and German dispatches describe illness of the former empress and arrival details. The fate of Hohenzollern remains unclear as cars and guards move between Bentinck seats.

William Hohenzollern Holland Victor Adier London Charles of Austria Copenhagen Enachange Vienna Vienes Count Bentinck Middachten Velp Arnhem Daily Express Amsterdam Potsdam Berlin William Hohengollern Bentinck Pysden

German royal train brings Wilhelm II to Holland for reception

A motor cortege passes Mouland as crowds gather at the Belgian border. The Imperial train arrives at Kyden station with Wilhelm II in military dress, while reports say Field Marshal von Hindenburg stays at headquarters and Crown Prince Rupprecht remains in command with no flee.

Wise-Masastricht Mouland Germany Pmtch Hkysden Wicelmina von Hindenburg Holland Rupprecht Bavaria

Germans Believed Armistice Allows Free Passage to America

A front line report describes German prisoners in an interior Prussian city cheering as they imagine being shipped to the United States. They think an armistice means relocation and naturalization, and view capture as free passage.

Pronce United States America

Work or Fight Edict Off Remarks Cancelation in Nevada

Washington Nev 15 cancellation of all draft calls and inductions terminates the work or fight order from last summer which drew thousands to essential industry. Boards will still classify after physical exams for men aged nineteen to thirty six but penalties disappear as there is no power to penalize nonessential employment.

Washington Nev

Hoover Urges Simple Living to Ease European Famine Strain

Food Administrator Hoover addresses state officials warning famine in war-torn Europe could outstrip relief. He cites 20,900,000 tons needed next year and warns of shortages in pork dairy products oils and feeds while urging economy and avoidance of waste. Unrelated bank robbery reported at Merriam State Bank in Merriam Kansas.

Warehington New Europe Hoover America Russia Mr. Hoover

Armistice Terms Please The French Celebrate Peace

Paris and Mons report the armistice terms read by Clemenceau and cheered by the chamber as Alsace Lorraine was saluted. In Mons British troops entered, the city capitulated under pressure, and crowds paraded in joy amid the quiet after battle.

Mons Paris Chamber of Deputies Clemenceau France Alsace- Loraine Belgium

Mysterious Report of Death of German Crown Prince

Telegraphic dispatch claimed the Crown Prince was assassinated by his own troops on a Hol land bound train with bayonet and bullet wounds. A later Hague dispatch questioned the report’s authenticity and cited Washington stating no official confirmation of death.

Holland the Journal the Hague Maastrich Washington, D. C

Wilson Sends Message to Germany for Relief Aid

President Wilson issued a reassur ing message to the German people in response to the Chancellor appeal. The note promises aid to Germany in securing food and easing their distressing want.

Wilson Germany Evening Journal Washington, D. C

Allied High Command Sets No Change to Armistice Terms

Special to Evening Journal from London on November 13 reports the Allied High Command notifying the German High Command that there can be no modification of the armistice conditions.

Evening Journal London

Sweden and Holland Push For Republic Movement

London reports Sweden and Holland are starting a move toward forming a republic. It notes a general strike being called in Switzerland amid the developments.

Wagner Drener Lowa City Evening Journal London Sweden Holland Switzerland

Celebrations Sweep Mons After Arrival of Allied Commander

In Mons crowds thronged the streets as bands and pipers led thousands in rejoicing. A Canadian commander entered Mons in the afternoon, greeted with warmth similar to scenes in Valenciennes and other liberated towns.

Mons Valenciennes

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