Metz Entry Celebrates Allied Victory and Petain Tribute
Metz reports mark the Allied triumph as Marshal Petain enters the city, hailed by Lorraine residents who flood the streets to honor France. German statues are removed while crowds embrace French language learning and prayers for victory. American forces push into Germany across the frontier near Orley and Audun le Kommen as troops advance.
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Audun-le-Komen
Duchy of Luxemburg
Luxemburg
Metz
Marsial Peto
Cobmander
Lorraine
Germany
Vreance
Prenel
France
Marshal Petain
Soviet Congress Plans General Soldiers and Workmen Congress
A Berlin Soviet soldiers and workers council passed a resolution opposing a constituent assembly and calling for a general congress to decide Germany's future. Reports say Chancellor Ebert and allied factions attempted to steer the council’s course, but it remained firm on the plan.
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London
Berlin
Gmt
Workmen’s Council
Copenhagen
Workmen's Congress
Omer
Germany
Ebert
American Prisoners Return Amid German Disorder
In France American prisoners released by the Germans travel singly or in small groups toward lines held by Allied forces. German withdrawals are hindered by chaotic transport, prompting the American army to set up reception stations along the occupation zone to shelter and process returning personnel. Reports vary on the treatment by captors, from harsh to stern but not excessive.
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France
Navy
Whea
Germany
Grant objectors sentenced at Camp Grant
Four Camp Grant soldiers charged with draft violations were sentenced. Roberts and Gage of Crystal Falls Michigan faced desertion and refusing to wear a uniform. one life term reduced to 25 years. Louie Cutin of Chicago received 15 years. John Kos of Minard North Dakota and John Haga of Virginia Minnesota each drew ten years. Prisoners to be sent to Port Leavenworth as conscientious objector cases begin.
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Tore
Roberts. Gage
Crystal Falls
Mich
Vas
Louie Cutin
Chicago
John Kos
Minard
N. D
John Haga
Virginia
Minn
Port Leavenworth
Government renames tithe to Liungerian People’s Republic
Budapest reports the government declares the official tithe amount to be the Liungerian People’s Republic from this date. The move formalizes a new nomenclature for fiscal obligations amid political changes.
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Budapest
New
Britain Demands Humane Treatment of German Prisoners
London reports a British government protest over the handling of British prisoners in Germany. The note accuses poor organization and harsh conditions in prisoner releases and marches, pledging aid with food clothing and transport if Germany proper remedies the situation and warning of reconsidering wartime provisioning.
Ukrainians Overthrown as Kiev Falls to Denikin Forces
Copenhagen reports Kiev captured by Astrakhan troops under General Denikin with a provisional government formed. London notes anxiety in Germany as German troops march east and Minsk is reportedly occupied. Berlin's red flag disappearing amid revolutionary signs. Washington sees Ukrainian upheaval as simplifying allied handling of the Russian problem.
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Lithuania
East
Germany
Copenhagen
Kiev
Astrakhan
Ukrainian National Assembly
Mie
Denikine
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Lokal Anzieger
Berlin
Stockholm
Ural
Bertin
Amsterdam
Alexieff
Washington
Ukraine
Den
Russian Civil War Forces Move Toward Europe Route
The report notes Ikine as part of Alexief earth army with Denikin an able officer trusted by men and officials in allied states. It mentions Cossacks including Ukrainians and highlights a clear route to reach Russia in Europe via the Black Sea with supplies and munitions now accessible.
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Alexieffs
Denikine
Russia
Europe
Black Sea
Aliles
German Casualties and Armistice Talks Reported
The Vorwaerts cites reliable authority: by Oct 21, 1,580,000 German soldiers killed with 266,000 missing, four million wounded, and 490,000 German prisoners. Vienna delegates arrive in Berlin to discuss a possible Germany Austria union, while Denmark negotiates monthly deliveries of fats, meat, and wheat to Germany.
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Vorwaerts of
Berlin
Vienna
Austria
Germany
Denmark
The
Berlingske Tidende
Telegraph Firms Merged Under Government Control
Washington announces consolidation of Western Union and Postal Telegraph under government control effective December 1 1918. All offices to operate as one system and acceptance of all message classes at standard rates. Also government possession of marine cables to continue through regular channels per Wilson order.
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Western Union
Postal Telegraph Conpanies
Burleson
United States
Wilson
First Batch of U Boats Surrenders in North Sea
Twenty German submarines surrendered at sea off Harwich escorted by British ships amid an armistice drive. A sailing group of destroyers and cruisers led the effort while paravanes and lifebelts prepared the force for mines as dawn broke on the surrender voyage.
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Centaur
Addison
Maidstone
Submarine Surrender at Sea as British Crews Board
Coast watchers report seven o'clock sightings of twenty submarines in line with two German destroyers Tibrnia and Sierra Ventana ready to return crews to Germany. The surrender proceeded with flagless boats, open hatches, and crews on deck while bugles sounded and British gun crews stood by.
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Sierra Ventana
Germany
Curacao
England
Shipping Losses For Month Reported By London Navy
Allies and neutral shipping losses in October totaled 98 000 tons with British losses reaching 84 000 tons, the Admiralty announces.
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London
Navy
British Admiralty
Naval expansion urged amid league of nations debate
Secretary Daniels urged continued U S naval expansion beyond current peace conference decisions. He backed a strong fleet to support a future league of nations and an international police force, while a three year program calls for ten superdreadnoughts and six battle cruisers and 140 smaller ships. The plan ties to President Wilson's principles and the need to safeguard maritime power.
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United States
League of Nations
Congress
Danields
House
Naval Committee
Wilson
Daniels
League
Ells
Passing Thru That Country In Peace Duchess In Capital
A duchess travels through a realm's capital in calm procession, showcasing ceremonial duties and regal presence as she crosses the city. The scene emphasizes peaceful travel and the dignity of royal representation within the capital.
Fleet Surrenders Program Carried Out in Accordance with Armistice Terms
Paris November 21 American troops pass through Luxemburg en route to Paris General Pershing will call on grand duchess Marie Adel in the capital The troops encounter no hostilities and receive warm greetings from Luxemburgers tired of German arrogance over years
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Paris
Luxemburg
Pershing
Marie Adelaide
German Fleet Surrenders to Allied Forces
London reports that on November 21 the German fleet surrendered to a British fleet backed by an American battle squadron and French cruisers. The surrender occurred at three o clock in the morning at the Scottish base as planned under armistice terms.
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Evening Journal
London
Masaryk Sails for Europe to Take Prague Post
Dr. Thomas Masaryk first president of Czecho-Slovakia sails from New York on the Carmania for Liverpool with his daughter Olga. He plans to go to Prague to assume office and later attend the peace conference. He honors the American press for aid in informing the U S about Czech affairs.
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New York
Thomas
Masaryk
Republic of Czecho-Slovakia
Liverpool
Olga
Prague
America
Republic
Commonwealth
British Fourth Army Ordered to Protect Civilians on Rhine March
Gen Sir Henry Rawlinson directs British forces to respect private property and avoid harm to women, children, and the vulnerable as they cross the German frontier toward the Rhine. He urges troops to uphold allied guarantees and minimize civilian hardship in liberated French and Belgian areas.
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Rhine
Henry
Rawlinson
Fourth Army
Germany
Aviator Burned to Death in New Jersey Crash
Lieut. Ellsworth Gaskell of New York was killed when his army airplane burst into flames and plunged to earth on the outskirts of Trenton. His companion Hobson Tupper was seriously injured as they helped in the United War Work campaign by dropping pamphlets from a low altitude.
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N. J
Ellsworth Gaskell
New York
Hobson Tupper
United War Work
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