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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
4
The note outlines Marshal Foch demanding German acceptance of armistice terms by a set deadline. It reports German delegates seeking suspension, the refusal, and the progression toward final terms at Versailles. The piece notes American involvement, publicity aims, and a wrong Brest rumor influencing initial reports.
Allied headquarters reports German plenipotentiaries received armistice conditions and a 72 hour acceptance window. German leaders urged immediate conclusion and a courier for replies, with a cover letter sent to Spa and messages routed through Reedau ndters near Liege. The dispatch notes the German delegates request instructions before Monday 11 o'clock French time.
Morning papers report high command tensions in Berlin with forecasts of imminent peace. The French and Belgian fronts are cited as craving settlement as Allied banners and symbols appear in markets, while Marshal Foch is said to resist provincial retreat and await armistice terms.
Allied dispatches describe German couriers crossing lines at Spa and Berlin debates over armistice terms while French and American forces push across the Meuse front. British and French advances around Avesnes and Tournai are reported as French crews seize ground south of the Ruhr salient.
The British government warned neutral states that it would not recognize transfers of enemy tonnage during the war or before peace. It said Allies hold a claim on Central Powers shipping due to the submarine campaign and would not let transfers compromise that claim.
Lauree Thompson a widow and her daughter Margaret ten years old were killed in Yonkers when an automobile struck and buried them during a New York celebration reported by the Associated Press from Paris and Petrograd. The driver of the vehicle is charged with a crime.
German Emperor William refuses to abdicate despite socialist ultimatum. A wireless dispatch reports he says he cannot abdicate at peace, avoiding handing Germany to the Entente and risking anarchy.
Reports from London and Basel say Prince Maximilian of Baden has offered his resignation as German chancellor amid cabinet and parliament pressure. Socialist leaders including Philipp Scheidemann demand Emperor William and Crown Prince renounce the throne, with ultimatum to accept by noon or risk withdrawal from government.
Reports from Copenhagen and Berlin describe a sweeping German revolution in Kiel and Bremen with sailors and soldiers forming councils. Prince Henry of Prussia was shot at during a Kiel departure, fleets at Wilhelmshaven offered to yield to rebels, and several ports including Bremerhaven Hamburg and Flensburg reported revolutionary control. Public meetings and new democratic councils emerged as marines, soldiers, and civilians joined in. authorities moved to maintain order amid rapid naval seizures.
Premier Clemenceau, appearing briefly in the Renate lobby, is hailed by senators as the savior of France. He humbly deflects praise toward the country and Marshal Foch, credits duty over glory, and calls France to remain disciplined and united as it faces a hard time ahead. Croats not to join Austria.
A Swiss report from the capital city discusses a council member’s actions in Agram regarding a proposed bill. Dr Bogumeil Voanjak is noted as a member involved, with details about the decision and its impact on the capital’s governance.
Dispatches from Copenhagen report United Presa) Cape raising the ensign on a warship French as the Deutachignd submarine commander Capt Koenig is possibly referenced. The cable hints at a German merchant submarine connection and naval movements not clearly detailed in current reports.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Nugent leading by 458 votes with counts ongoing. Mentions Regent and Yemdorat and Hoodige, with unclear references to Hesn and Detroit. Readable fragments indicate election outcome momentum toward Nugent amid incomplete tallies.
London reports Serbian troops crossed the Danube into Plungery and the river Zava also crossed. Serbians entered Vicegrad southeast of Belgrade and entrained for Sengvoje at the provisional government’s invitation. Five steamers and a monitor found at Semlia. some German units remain in Banat.
Dispatch from Detroit reports almost complete unofficial returns giving Republicans a Senate majority of at least 49 to 48 with Idaho’s Nugent leading but awaiting official count by November 15. House standings show Republicans 233, Democrats 194, Independents 1, Socialists 4, promising party unity and reorganized committees.
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