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Alexandria
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Washington Post CO
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Fifth Avenue
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Germany encircled as Entente and US forge global siege
Allied and American forces consolidate a two million strong ring around Germany, mobilizing through Asia Minor, the Balkans, and the Danube corridor. With Bulgaria, Turkey, Austria-Hungary fallen, and Denmark potentially joining, Germany faces a near total siege and the prospect of unconditional surrender to avert destruction.
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United States
Germany
Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria-Hungary
Trentino
Diaz
Army of the Orient
Franchet d’Eaperey
Albania
Palestine
Allenby
Mesopotamia
Egypt
von Mackensen
Ferdinand
Asia Minor
Black Sea
Danube
Vienna
Adriatic
Fiume
Trieste
Bavaria
Saxony
Silesia
Prussia
Munich
Dresden
Poland
Landwehr
Landsturm
France
Italy
Britain
Serbia
Denmark
North
Holstein
Tne
Voting Day Framing the Nation's Readjustment After War
The piece outlines Election Day 1918 dynamics with 435 House members and 39 senators, noting party control margins and the shift from wartime to peacetime policy. It references voter hopes for peace, wartime unity, and reactions to postwar economic questions, plus quotes on taxation and alien employment.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Democratic Party
House
Austria-Hungary
Germany
The Kaiser's Swan Song and Germany's Autocracy Fall
A reflective critique of Kaiser Wilhelm II surrendering autocratic power as Germany shifts toward democracy. The piece portrays his abdication as a historic repudiation of autocracy, notes past treaty breaches, and anticipates the army's submission to the allies. It questions the Kaiser’s sincerity while highlighting the broader geopolitical shift and future of the German state.
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Kaiser
Max
Ceran
Germany
William
Rhinefels
War Expenses Decline From Early War Cost Forecasts
The Treasury reports October government expenses at 1.6647 billion with loans to allies at 489.1 million, about 250 million under prior estimates. Total war cost from start to date is 20.561 billion, while general fund hits a new high of 1.8457 billion as funding continues. The public has paid heavy taxes and accepted large loans, seeking only victory and lasting peace.
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Treasury
United States
Government Aids Railroads Preserve Equipment and Finances
Director General McAdoo reports from January to November the government advanced 421.6 million dollars to railroads for current needs and equipment. Funds came from the revolving railroad control act and surplus earnings, enabling rails to finance obligations at 6 percent while market rates were 7 to 8 percent. Stockholders are likely to find rolling stock in excellent condition when the government returns control after the war.
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McAdoo
Congress
Refuge at Goedoloe palace linked to imperial hunting era
The article describes Goedoelloe as a historic residence favored by Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elizabeth, famed for its hunting grounds and noble connections. It recalls Vienna, Budapest, and Olmütz in past crises, notes changing loyalties, and mentions Sir Edward Fry and Quaker concerns about public office and knighthood.
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Charles
Goedoellee
Goeedoellee
Vienna
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Budapest
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Dnadoglloe
Lea
Francia Jo#eph
Olmutz
Austria
Ferdinand
Francia Joseph
Edward Fry
England
America
Permanent Court of International Arbitration
The
Hague
United States of America
Mexico
Europe
Sir Howard
United States
Walter Fry
Waaling River
Long Island
Frys
Society of Friends
Sir Edward Fry
Sir Edward
High Court of Chancery
Theodore Fry
Mr. Gladstone
Book of Discipline and Advice
Geddes Named President of Local Government Board in London
Sir Auckland Geddes has been appointed president of the local government board while remaining head of the ministry of national service. William Hayes Fisher becomes chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster with a peerage to follow after Lord Beaverbrook’s resignation for ill health.
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London
Sir Auckland Geddes
Local Government Board
Ministry of National Service
William Hayes Fisher
Duchy of Lancaster
Lord Beaverbrook
Fisher
Reconstruction Measure Aims Education For Soldiers
Congress met at noon and adjourned briefly as onlookers gathered. Representative Young of North Dakota introduced a concurrent resolution proposing demobilization of illiterate soldiers and providing them with elementary education before return to duty. The measure argues democracy requires literacy and suggests the nation move beyond military schooling.
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Young
North Dakota
Snd
Signife
Labor policy restated by War Dept on organizing and pay
A coalition of labor unions asks Secretary Baker to restate War Department policy guaranteeing workers' rights to organize and equal pay for equal work, citing intimidation by officers and evasion of pay parity. They warn of plans at Rock Island arsenal for ten hour night shifts to employ about 2000 women.
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Baker
War Department
National Women's Trade Union League
National Federation of Federal Employes
International Association of Machininte
Army
Planta
The
Rock Inland Arsenal
Court to try HMS crimes in allied court
London reports Sir Frederick Edward Smith the British attorney general proposes a court of allied representatives to try war crimes from the Crimea period. The court would try those caught in the act, require surrender of fugitives, and could impose death, penal servitude, or compensation.
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London
F&rand
Crimea
Frederickdward Smith
Daily Express
Frederick
35 000 Volunteers Wanted For Limited Service Draft
The Department of Labor via the employment service seeks 356000 volunteers from limited service men to free active troops for overseas duty. Class 1-A registrants will be accepted. offices nationwide will assist. Needs include assemblers 2000 chauffeurs clerks cooks laborers mechanics 4460 motorcycle drivers 1225 transmission men 1500 tire repairers 400 one newspaper man and three motion picture experts.
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Department of Labor
War Department
Employment Service and
Community Labor Boards
Will Speak for Ukraine Delegation Heads to United States
A Ukrainian delegation led by Ivan Korostovets former Russian minister at Peking Demetrius Antonovitch former minister of marine and Chevalier von Gassenko former peace delegate at Brent-Litovek conference sails for the United States to explain Ukraine positions and clear up misunderstandings.
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Amsterdam
United States
Kiel
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Ukraine
Ivan Korostovets
Peking
Demetrius Antonovitch
Chevalier von Gassenko
Switzerland
Women vote bill clears second reading in Commons
The House of Commons passed the second reading of the bill granting women the right to sit in the House of Commons. Lord Robert Cecil supported extending provisions to the Lords but noted limitations.
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House of Lords
Lord Robert Cecil
Don
House of Commons
Robert Cecil
Foreign Affairs
Condensed Train Timetable From Washington to Principal Cities
The Washington Post prints a condensed schedule listing departure times from Washington to major cities including Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Louisville Memphis New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis and others with multiple daily departures from various railroad administrations. The timetable notes daily changes as rail schedules update and cites times in the late morning to evening for each city and carrier.
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Washington Post
Washington
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Atlanta
Baltimore
Boston
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Cincinnati
CP. BR
Cleveland
H. de C
Columbus
P. BR
Doetroit
P. FR. Ft
Army Officers Ordered to Report and Board Appointed
Army orders direct listed officers to report in person to the director of military intelligence. A board at Camp Evans will examine capacity qualifications conduct and efficiency of officers before the board. A separate board will meet at Camp Upton for the same purpose. Leaves of absence granted to Lieut J L Clark and Maj D M Ashbridge. The resignation of Capt J D Heady is accepted.
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Director of Military Intelligence
Maj
R. T. Flemming
E. J. Brydn
F W. McGuire
C. P. Winsor
J. M. Calvo
Camp Forrest
G M Heckscher
This City
B . Helm
Jacksonville
Fla
H. D Carter
G. Elsmann
Charlotte
N. C
C. J. Jamison
C. L. Wilson
Houston
Tex
A. V. Stegeman
R. Rodgers
P. Fox
Camp Tumphreys
F. B Ijams
F. W. Hoffman
H Jones
St Louis
C. Cleland
Chicago
J. J Bonner
Fort Sam Houston
E. M Evans
City
M. J. de Priest
Camp McClellan
A. R. Edwards
A. Freer
H. B. Lea
J N. Wychgel
A .& Drincell
Camp Evans
N. FP. Hyatt
J. HE. Abbott
Mass C M Dodson
E G Crane
R H Ferris
Camp Upton
Camp Eustis
J. L Clark
D. M Ashbridge
J D Heady
Study of Freight Rates Leads to Immediate State Review
The National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners said state railroad and public utilities commissions will start an immediate study of the railroad administration’s proposed zone system for close freight rates. They plan to make recommendations to the Interstate Commerce Commission, which has not yet set procedures for investigating these rates.
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State Railroad and Public Utilities Commissions
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners
Railroad Administration
Citrus fruit traffic plans announced by railroad admin
Arrangements for moving Florida's citrus fruit crop have been completed in conference with shippers. Time schedules considered fast enough to reach markets and a factorily have been provided. The citrus trade will be consolidated on direct routes so railroad experts can give attention to fruit handling. Plans aim to move about 5,000 more cars than that year's crop.
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Florida
Railroad Administration
AERO TRAINING FATALITY REPORTED AT PARK FIELD MILLINGTON
One trainee death occurred during the U S air training week ended October 26. The fatality happened at Park Field Millington Tennessee. Flying time nationwide reached 14 779 hours across 27 fields totaling 1 183 220 miles some 47 trips around the earth.
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Millington
Tenn
U. S
Fiers
Park Field
Washington visitors hail Republican momentum across nation
In Washington, visitors from Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota praise a Republican surge in the coming Congress. They cite war leadership, party cohesion, and economic policy as reasons for confidence, while Democratic rivals face scrutiny over leadership and strategy amid campaign tensions in Nebraska and beyond.
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House
Senate
Henry B. Lewis
Illinois
Washington
Migola
McCormick
Michigan
Wisconsin
Atlantic
Pacific
Amali
Democratic Organisation
Express Workers Seek 125000 Pay Raise and Rights
About 125,000 Express employees including messengers clerks drivers and porters filed a complaint with the War Labor Board against American Railway Express Co seeking higher wages shorter hours the right to bargain collectively and better conditions The filing asks the board to stop intimidation coercion and threats of lockouts and dismissals.
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