Dramatic Terms for Germany in Armistice Pact Emerges
United States and allies finalize drastic Austrian terms and outline for Germany. Secretary Lansing announces a unified, non negotiable draft demanding total military surrender with Austria serving as hostile territory to Germany, enabling allied forces to maneuver and strike through Austrian routes. Italy gains large territorial concessions, reshaping the postwar map as Austria-Hungary dissolves into separate states.
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Italy
Croatians Move to Restore Austrian Kingdom Unify Lands
Reports from Berne Amsterdam and Vienna detail Croatia seeking reunion with Austria and the wider unification of Croatia Sclavonia and Dalmatia. Czech and German Austro regiments clash near Leitmeritz and Leipa as Czech troops disarm German Austrian forces. Lemberg falls to Ruthenian Ukrainian troops amid Galicia fighting. Archdukes pledge loyalty to Hungary's national council while Hungary considers a plebiscite on monarchy versus republic. Violent turmoil hits Vienna with looting and expulsions as Count Andrassy is expelled.
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No Abdication Demand From Reichstag Leaders Crowd
Amsterdam Nov 4 party leaders of the German Reichstag say there is no need for abdication of Emperor William. Central party Germania supports retention of the throne. National liberals, Progressives, Christian social workers reportedly back the emperor. William’s military cabinet placed under minister of war. London Nov 4 Socialist reaction says manifesto won’t alter demand for abdication.
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Prince Max Praises God For Peaceful German Revolution
Amsterdam datelined report quotes Prince Maximilian of Bade the German chancellor praising a real peaceful revolution. He says the old regime is gone and foresees a new democracy living in peace with opponents to complete reforms. He adds that a confidence vote would prompt reforms in the federal states and that the Reichstag must not clash with the Bundestag.
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American Attacks Stalled West of Moule Front
Berlin reports strong Americana offensives west of the Moule between Sont maulthe and Belval were halted by yesterday’s actions. Eastern Valenciennes saw German lines withdraw slightly as forces pulled back near the Meuse and Aisne areas. Official communiques note partial German withdrawals and a general pause in offensive activity for the day.
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Huns Still Arguing New Voters Puzzle in America’s Close Race
Long dispatch from London reports Bavarian leaflets urging a separate peace and a potential royal abdication crisis in Germany. It notes Bavarian fears, German press reactions, and debates in the war cabinet about abdication while U.S. elections approach with close Senate and House contests and heavy political rhetoric in New York and New England.
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Haig drives deep into French front as Allies push advance
Allied forces smash German lines over a 30 mile front in northwestern France capturing over 10,000 prisoners. An advance of more than three miles across the Sambre Canal strengthens the drive eastward while French American operations converge on the Meuse front. American gains west of the Meuse and lines near Sedan boost progress as Austrian armies are crushed in Italy.
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American Troops Capture Heights Near Sedan Front
Allied forces advance on the Sedan front as American troops seize wooded heights south of Beaumount, narrowing German rail links to the north and west. The center is held by units from New York, Montana, and West Virginia with support from regulares and detachments from multiple states and districts.
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Austria Frees Dr Adler and Others on War Detainees
Vienna reports Dr Friedrich Adler, who killed Austrian Premier Stuergkh on October 21, is released from prison. Central News says all war detainees held for seditious acts or treason will be freed. Adler, son of Victor Adler, edited Der Kampf and argued the act stemmed from the premier's refusal to convene parliament.
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der Kampf
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Court alienist deems sanity sound in 1916 trial
Adler faced trial in December 1916 with a court alienist finding his mentality sound. He was sentenced to death and efforts for commutation failed until September 1917, when Emperor Charles commuted the death sentence to eighteen years in prison.
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Germans Steal Clothes From American Prisoners
Geneva reports American prisoners in German camps such as Timburg Giessen and Darmstadt have their clothing stolen. Red Cross representatives protested to General Friedrich, who admitted the prisoners’ clothing is rented out or disposed of as they see fit.
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