21 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
1
Front page chaos reports hunger in occupied areas with soldiers and civilians starving. Calls grow for immediate relief as German and Austrian authorities face Allied tax and repatriation pressures. Danish aid and broader postwar finance plans loom amid demands for food access and political stability.
The Berlin Tidende notes a German cabinet change with Hugo Preuss named secretary of the interior in the new peoples cabinet. The move follows pressures as Germany negotiates surrender terms with the Allies.
A fragment from the Washington and Philadelphia Ledger describes Allied prisoners of war stripped of garments and subjected to public contempt. It notes German actions and reports distress among POWs, with details on treatment and conditions amid wartime reporting.
A chaotic OCR summary notes Allied war hopes and warnings on freedom of the seas, with English opinion cautioning freedom limits and potential long war costs. Mentions Admiral Tyrwhitt, surrender of German submarines, and Allied actions near Harwich as part of postarmistice maneuvers.
Germany presses to control global dye trade using Swiss firms as fronts. Correspondent reports Italian reorganization of Swissbased companies with German capital and agents in Milan and other cities, aiming to undercut prices and expand influence beyond wartime. The piece notes Allied banking, trade, and war anxieties surrounding postwar commerce.
In Washington the debate over assigning True peace delegates from the Senate grows as Davis Gray and Frye participate in framing the Spanish treaty. Senators warn the Senate must share treaty responsibility with the President and push for Senate representation at the conference to clarify terms when ratification comes.
The article discusses how government, Capitol life, and educational institutions shape Washington into a premier residential and cultural hub. It notes growing influence from elite interests and expanding city growth attracting more entertainment and affluent residents, transforming the capital into a national center.
From Copenhagen a war bulletin reports 1 580 000 German dead and 260 090 missing with 4 million wounded and many prisoners in hostile lands. The Vorwaerts quote notes uncertain fate and cites reliable authority. The date range runs Nov 29 to Oct 31. totals reflect German army losses and prisoners.
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