Wilson Reply to German Peace Bid Defers Armistice Terms
President Wilson rejects dealing with Germany’s autocratic rulers and says any armistice must be dictated by Allied military advisers. He warns that peace requires unconditional surrender or disarmament and that only terms enforceable by the allied governments will be considered. The notice accompanies praise for war transportation and emphasizes distrust of German promises.
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Huns Proclaim New State in Austria
German Austrian deputies in the Austrian Reichsrat form an assembly to run the German state of Austria seeking Adriatic access and constitutional setup. Karl Seitz elected president. 20 member legislative branch to manage debts and territory while pursuing peace for German Austrian people.
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Herr Leitz
Amsterdam
Poland
Vienna
Voselsche “Eltung
Berlin
Yankees Battle on Meuse Front Near Verdun
American forces held a fierce west of the Meuse clash northwest of Grand Pre. They repelled German counterattacks and captured 52 prisoners including three officers, with eight machine guns taken. Germans used camouflaged kamerad tricks and light rolling guns amid gas shells on Sommnerance region.
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Sommnerance
Allies urged to slow up as Germans plan retreat
Berlin reports Germany may evacuate occupied France and Belgium only if Allied troops do not pursue. Zurich dispatch notes Berlin talks between general staff and war cabinet show a frail compromise with the militarist wing gaining ground. The existing government opposes returning Alsace and Lorraine. Emperor William reportedly denounced such retrocession.
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Russia invites U S troops to aid in Russia
A cable message allegedly from Russian social democrats says they would welcome republican troops from the United States into Russia. William English Walling of the Sperling Democratic League of America announced the message, said to be signed by Peter Massoff, claimed as chairman of a democracy convention in Ry.
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Russia
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Coffin Ghouls Arrested In Coffin Fraud Case
Federal authorities in New York arrest two undertakers amid an investigation into coffin fraud involving alleged coffin ghouls. They allegedly told relatives that government coffins were cheap pine boxes and collected expensive caskets, with some boxes resold to the government. The practice allegedly overcharged the government by $36 per coffin.
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New York
Transport Rams Barge Sank a Coal Barge at Sea
An American transport rammed and sank a barge carrying 3,000 tons of coal near Atlantic Port. Four men aboard the barge were rescued by a tug as the transport sustained heavy damage.
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Germans Evacuate Ghent As Allied Attack Presses South
British forces push from Valenciennes to Le Cateau amid heavy street fighting and German resistance. French and Belgian troops cross the Lys and advance toward Ghent, while Ghent's harbor boats are being towed toward Selzsete near the Dutch frontier as evacuees flee. Reports note 2,000 German prisoners taken near Le Cateau and ongoing artillery and machine gun battles along the Seveldt canal and Scheldt river.
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British Third and Fourth Armies Break Through Near Valenciennes
British forces launch a wide assault from the south of Valenciennes with heavy artillery and infantry advancing under morning fog. German resistance is strong, machine guns slow progress, and the town of Stomertes is captured northeast of Soleames signaling a nearly two mile advance.
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Women Sit In Parliament Vote Passes London Action
London reports the house of commons approved a motion allowing women to sit in parliament with a 284 to 25 vote. Ex-Premier Asquith supported the measure and the decision follows long debate on women’s political participation.
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Prince Max Warns Germany to Prepare for War
Prince Max, German chancellor, told the Reichstag peace talks with Washington reach a critical point. He urged restraint in debate while warning the German people to prepare for defense if war becomes inevitable and noted the government would act for national defense if needed.
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Police Fire On Mobs to Quell Riots
Police open fire on rioting crowds as mobs hurl bombs and clash with officers, leading to casualties and a crackdown in the city. Officers report multiple injuries and fatalities amid the unrest.
Allies Press On in Verdun Area Capturing 6000 Prisoners
Allied forces report fresh advances northwest of Verdun with 6000 prisoners taken as American units meet stubborn resistance. In Germany riots flare in Mannheim with policefire killing women and mobs retaliating with bombings.
Allies set terms for armistice if Germany accepts Wilson demands
London report states that Allied powers have agreed on armistice terms with the Central Powers should Germany bow to President Wilson's conditions. The note implies coordinated European diplomacy amid postwar negotiations.
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Wilson
British Capture Over Six Thousand Prisoners in New Attack
British forces captured more than six thousand prisoners as the operation began yesterday and resumed this morning between the Lambec et Oise Canal and Schelt. Neuville Salesches and Beaudignies villages fell to the advance.
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Beaudignies
Americans Fiercely Press Western Meuse Front
American forces near Grandpre repelled several counter attacks as the hardest fighting of the current offensive west of the Meuse rages today. Units under the American army North push to gain ground west of Verdun amid heavy shelling and fierce infantry clashes.
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Meuse
Grandpre
Turkey Must Answer Special to Evening Journal
Special report from Wagner Ticker Iowa City states Turkey is asked for unconditional surrender with Allied forces ready to move on Constantinople if Turkey refuses.
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Iowa City
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German People and Peace Terms Debate Opposition and Clarity
A fragment discusses peace amid Wilson conditions and popular will. It argues the German people must hear clear answers before conference talks, warning against submission without scrutiny and urging a question framed for public understanding.
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Yankee airmen down enemy planes in Verdun action
Lieut. Sidney White of Elizabeth City North Carolina brought down a German two seater aircraft and repelled five attacking enemy machines. Lieut. Wier Cook of Anderson Indiana brought down a balloon in the same engagement.
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Italian Cavalry Pursues Austrians Near Bibasan
Italian cavalry and Albanian detachments pressed Austrian rear guards in Albania, driving them north of the Mat river about 30 miles north of Bibasana, per an official Allied war office statement.
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