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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1918
Page
1
Plans for the ex emperor to return to Berlin are announced with the Empress accompanying him to his present place of refuge in Holland. She travels with him to the border region and is cited as joining him for the present period.
War dispatches report German troops roving Brussels suburbs amid rising anarchy as American forces move into former German territory between Mouvres and Thincourt. British and Belgian actions push toward a new front while revolts trigger arrests and civilian celebrations along marching routes.
New York reports by the United States Employment Service that about 21 000 workers are needed immediately in diverse industries. The call covers both skilled and unskilled labor and includes men and women across the state.
In the Western front sequence since late September battles shifted from Flomders to Verdun with ceaseless action. Reports indicate the American armies contributed to final decisive operations that culminated in the armistice last Monday, though detailed accomplishments were previously understated for military reasons.
Fragmentary field reports note 21 American divisions and over 2.1 million combat troops participated from September 26 in the Meuse action often called Sedan. The campaign is described as decisive, bringing Germany to its knees and nearing the war’s end in a bloodiest era.
Gen Vittiro Alfieri, member of the Italian war commission and former minister of war, dies of influenza as American troops push through Northern Italy. Allied commands advance toward the Tomino frontier to assist evacuations while supply lines struggle to keep pace.
Three people were shot during a clash among home guards police and fire crews and a mob of thousands seeking to lynch a black man accused of shooting J B Childress assaulting Mrs Childress and wounding Sheriff Flint The mob stormed the jail and later learned the wrong man may have been killed in the unrest.
Friends of Precept Wilson report that advices in the last 24 hours push toward the decision at the White House that President and Mrs. Wilson will go to Paris on the eve of the peace congress. The date for Congress likely late February or early March. Britain will name delegates weeks after the general elections and no steps taken until Germany forms a stable government.
Washington reports that influenza deaths exceed American troop casualties in World War I according to the bureau of health analysis. Prince Maximilian of Baden and his family have arrived in Baden Baden for an extended stay.
London dispatches report calm returns in Holland afterQueen Wilhelmina's open carriage appearance and widespread respect. Churchill warns long-term mobilization may be needed as armistice talks stretch on. Sweden faces republican questions amid radical pressure and democratization talk.
Across Europe governments move decisively against anarchist threats in Sweden and Switzerland while Denmark and Norway face unclear danger. Spain sees demonstrations halted by police as food shortages widen. The looming winter and food shortages shape expectations, with moderate American observers hopeful for stability amid rising unrest.
Seventeen Camp Custer soldiers were injured when a Grand Rapids interurban car collided with a light electric train bound for the camp. Motorman Ambrose McCowan of Hartford was killed. Injured listed include Lieut I H Swarte and Sergt A A Lee among others. Brisk Polish political move noted with Gen Joseph Pilsudski announced to form a national government and command forces.
President Wilson declares a day of thanksgiving and praises victory as not only a cessation of war but a triumph of right. He cites enduring national unity, ethical conduct of armed forces, divine guidance, and calls for mutual respect to build a peaceable world. Proclaims Thursday November 28 as a day of thanksgiving.
The proclamation urges prayer and a day of thanksgiving across the nation. It notes the president Woodrow Wilson and secretary of state Robert Lansing signing in Washington District of Columbia on November 16, 1918, calling citizens to cease work and render thanks to God for the nation.
New York, Nov 18. The council on credit of the National Association of Credit Men outlined a readjustment plan to avoid sudden government contract terminations and drastic price drops. It calls for industry participation, liquid credits via negotiable installments, and a peace basis without unnecessary strain.
The Australian senate passed a resolution stating it is essential to Australia’s future welfare that captured German possessions in the Pacific, now occupied by Australian and New Zealand troops, must not be restored to Germany. It also urged that Australia be consulted in decisions affecting the islands’ future.
Camp Grant Illinois initiates the reorganization of the depot brigade and development battalions as the camp demobilization starts. Capt Earl B Stone schedules paper work and discharge details while awaiting blank forms from Washington. Some First battalion cadets may stay to complete December 15 graduation. others may be discharged if the school closes. Allied forces march into Bucharest and are welcomed with a triumphal reception, according to Jassy dispatches via LInformation.
Copenhagen reports Doctor Otte has been appointed Austrian foreign minister amid dispatches received there.
Amsterdam reports William Hohenzollern plans to return to Germany amid Dutch protests over his presence in Holland. The Lokal Anzeiger claims permission granted, sparking wide discontent though not yet violent. The former empress and husband arrived in Holland by plane.
Government agents warn the public that German propaganda machinery is being put back in operation in the United States to influence peace terms. The Department of Justice urges vigilance and public caution.
Admiral Sims, head of American naval forces in European waters, writes to Lord Wemyss praising the British navy for helping end the war. Wemyss replies, expressing gratitude for American aid in the final 18 months.
London reports General von Der Goltz informed the Finnish government that German troops are being pulled out of Finland to avoid clashes with approaching British forces. General Mannerheim to govern with a coalition government in power.
London reports a German general in the Kaiser’s circle told a Dutch official that Holland is our Elba. The Amsterdam Express telegraphs that Germans express surprise abdication was not officially proclaimed and hint at possible counter revolution discussions.
A London dispatch notes Field Marshal von Hindenburg now signs as Citizen Hindenburg. The shift to the prefix Citizen marks an effort to symbolize equal status for all in the revolutionary era.
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