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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1918

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Foch Ceases Firing as Envoys Arrive for Armistice

Paris reports German plenipotentiaries headed by Erzberger will meet Marshal Foch on the Chimay Fourmies La Capelle and Guise roads between 8 and 10 pm to discuss an armistice. Allies anticipate terms may be accepted as Germany’s military and internal situation worsens.

London Austria Teuton Paris Ines Marshal Foch Ney Chimay Fourmies la Capelle Guise Montreal Germany Scheldt Meuse France Belgium Vervins Hurson Omcourt Mezieres Sedan Valenciennes Prince Ruprecht Bavaria Holland Jane Munich Dresden Leipzig Berlin Foch

Newberry Wins in Michigan Senate Race

Unofficial returns show Newberry Republican defeating Democrat Henry Ford by about 8,401 votes in Michigan Senate race. With 59 rural precincts remaining, Newberry leads 218,995 to 205,594 as naval commander margins appear secure.

Detroit Truman Newberry United States Senate Henry Ford Ford Boise Idaho John F Nugent Nugent Frank R. Gooding Albuquerque Nex Jay Albert B Fall New Mexico William B Walton Benigo © Hernandez Judge Granville Richardson New York Alfred Smith Charles Whitman Smith

English Wounded Die of Starvation in German Hospitals

From the Allied front in France and Belgium, a sister at Le Queanoy hospital recalls hundreds of British wounded prisoners starving due to severe food shortages. She notes New Zealand troops entering the town and urges no mercy for Germany. Four Americans in the same hospital survived the ordeal.

France Belgium United Press St. John’s le Queanoy New Zealand Germany Tinie

Big French Victory Drives Germans Back to Meuse Front

American and allied forces push across northern France and Belgium capturing Sedan outskirts Vilosnes Remilly Sivry Haraumont and Gedan while Haig's troops press north of Valenciennes. French and British units advance along the Meuse Meurthe and Meuse front with heavy gains and continued pursuit of German forces toward the Belgian frontier.

Rainbow Sedan Pershing Meuse Remilly Vilosnes Livry Haraumont Flanders Belgium St Quentin Origny Hirson St. Quentin Vilosnes Sivry Haraument Dun-sur-Meuse Inez Martincourt Remilly Associated Press Beddn Metz France Gedan Paris Aisne War Office Belmian Meizieres

Sunday Post Advertisers urged timely ad submissions

To Sunday Post Advertisers last Sunday The Post reported circulation near 88 000 and stressed space limits for ads. It urged advertisers to ensure copy arrives on schedule to maintain efficient handling and maximize reach through the strong advertising range of THE SUNDAY POST.

Post the Sunday Post

Line-up in the House On Lost Returns Pat G O P Majority at 39

The following table shows party alignment of House members in the Sixty sixth Congress based on the final results of last Tuesday's elections. The document notes a Pat G O P majority of 39 and presents the distribution of representatives by party.

Pat G. O. P

Republicans Seize Senate and House in 66th Congress Vote

The 66th Congress will convene March 4 with Republicans controlling the Senate by 49 to 47 and the House at 240 to 195 Democrat and Independent members with one Socialist. Massachusetts bayed Weeks by Walsh, McCall cited, while Idaho’s Nugent contests a short term. Ford’s Michigan loss preserved a Republican seat. Newberry’s win in the Senate would have tied. Democratic chair Homer Cummings urged awaiting official returns to confirm party strength. A Anti Saloon League note tied Tuesday results to national prohibition support.

Senate House Idaho Nugent Colorado Delaware Ilinois Kansas Missori New Hampshire Massachusetts Walsh Weeks Samuel McCall New Mexico Sterling South Dakota Ford Michigan Willian Alden Smith Newberry Gooding Homers. Cummings Democratic National Committee Hetle Antisaloon League of America National Prohibition

Revolt in Hamburg and Kiel Sparks German Revolution

Reports from Kiel Copenhagen and Amsterdam describe a nationwide German revolution with mutinies at Kiel and Wilhelmshaven. Sailors soldiers and workers seize control Hoisted red flags and demanded peace while officers were disarmed and released prisoners. Hamburg Hamburg's streets filled with violence as rioters pressed for change and authorities faced strikes and clashes.

Hiel Hamburg Schleswig Berlin London Copenhagen Kiel Exchange Telegraph Company Marines, Soldiers and Dughaven Wilhelmshaven Amsterdam Baltic Warnemunde Germany Rostock Baltic Sea Fehmarn Island Othiers Cologne Hussars Wandebeek Cuxhaven Exchane Teleraph Company Kaiser Arrison Souchon Vandrup Godser Exchange Telegraph Wolffe Lue Beck Altona Flensburg Apenrade Sehlenwig Frankfort Zeitung Tieting iKel Frank- Tort Zeitung Haussamenn Nosko

Bavarian Troops Cross Frontier Into the Tyrol

German efforts to move troops through Hungary to Germany were approved with conditions, as Bavarian forces were to guard the northern Tyrol frontier. Reports from Innsbruck note the plan to forward arms later, and Tyrolean authorities were told troops would enter as friends but stand ready to use force if needed. The dispatch also mentions Central American union talks opening in La Union.

Berne Nov MardWal’ Mackensen Hungary Balkans Germany Insbruck Tyrol

Premature Surrender News Triggers Nationwide Celebrations

Washington and cities nationwide erupt in impromptu parades and jubilant noise after a premature report that Germany surrendered. Estimates put crowds in the hundreds of thousands in the capital with bands, horns, flags, and dancing as workers and soldiers join in street celebrations. President Wilson makes a brief appearance as crowds swarm the White House, while officials note orderly conduct despite the uproar.

Washington Germany Anthuetaam Pennsylvania Avenue Raymond W. Pullman White House Wilson

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