Kaiser Offers Peace Note and War Front Update
Maximilian of Baden announced sending a note to President Wilson via Switzerland seeking peace discussions and a basis for negotiations. Emperor William issued a proclamation to the army and navy admitting the Macedonian front has crumbled and stressing the heavy burden of defending the fatherland as German troops and states mobilize in support.
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Fatherland
Kaiser
Berlin
Basle
Switzerland
William
Atlas
Navy
Ressert
Maximilian's Peace Plea to Reichstag Speech
Prince Maximilian of Bavaria outlines his new government’s program in a Reichstag address. He stresses unity, broad participation, and a just peace, endorsing Belgium’s independence, a general league of nations, and civilian rule in Baltic lands, with emphasis on broad mass support and labor leaders in high offices. The message frames a collaborative path amid ongoing war.
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Reichstag
Benedict
League of Nations
Belgium
Tig
Lithuania
Poland
War Ends by Barter Not Likely, U.S. Says
German armistice terms face rejection by the United States and the Entente as President Wilson is expected to respond directly to Kaiser proposals. Officials anticipate a clear, firm reply, urging a complete military surrender and removal of German forces, with Bulgaria cited as a peace example. CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE.
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Washington Post Co
Germany
United States
Entente
Wilson
Maximilian
Bulgaria
France
Belgium
Russia
Flu Kills 24 and Washington Bonds Drive
The Spanish influenza epidemic worsens in Washington with 24 deaths and 279 new cases. Health Officer Fowler bans public funerals and gatherings, urges residents to stay away from outsiders, and stresses hospital crowding and no extra facilities. President Wilson adds $20,000,000 in liberty bonds as volunteers canvass homes, showing strong patriotic support.
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W. C. Fowler
Fowler
Dr. Fowler
Washington
George W. Minnick
Providence Hospital
Ruth Rizer
Belmont Street
Anna Byrd
Thomas N. Corkhill
H Street
Iris Lechnette
Washington Asylum Hospital
Thomas J. Kelley
L Street
Marion E. Farrow
D Street
John Meinberg
Eleventh
John 5. Hutchinson
Blue Plains
Ive L. Marshall
C Street
Julia A. Pitts
Maryland Avenue
Anna P. Bray
Fifth Street
John J. Lally
Garfield Hospital
Joseph Doury
Walter Reed
Leo F. Lynch
Genevieva Knudsen
Sibley Hospital
Myrtle J. Jewell
Sixth Street
Helen W. Kirby
Twelfth Street
Grover L. Crown
Fourteenth Street
Walter M. Ballard
Hotel Powhatan
Francis Ratz
Kendall House
Iva Z. Myers
Grace M. Lee
Casualty Hospital
Sarah B. Smith
Colored
Bernard M. Baruch
McAdoo
Wilson
Liberty
Wilson Peace Plan Accepted by Germany Note
Amsterdam report of a note from Prince Maximilian to President Wilson stating Germany accepts the U S peace program and invites plenipotentiaries to negotiate. It calls for an immediate armistice on land sea and air and anticipates Turkey to follow.
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Wilson
Germany
Prince Max
Amsterdam
Prince Maximilian
United States
Congress
Turkey
Once More Offer Peace Says Kaiser in Proclamation
The Kaiser said the collapse of the Macedonian front occurred during a hard struggle and, with allies, offered peace to the enemy only for an honorable settlement. He urged continued war until the enemy yields and expressed faith in divine aid to defend the fatherland.
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Kaiser
Fatherland
British Troops Push German Lines Near Aisne and Meuse
Allied forces report gains across the Meuse sector and at Fresnoy le Grand while British and American troops advance from Rheims to the Argonne. French actions near Laon and sights along the Aisne Canal include crossing the canal and capturing villages. Over 1,000 Germans taken prisoner at Aubencheul Aux Bois as Montbrehain and Beaurevoir come under British control.
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HMS
Rheims
Aisne Canal
Fresnoy
Douai
Lens
Cambrai
Aubencheul- Aux-Bois
Montbrebain
Pbeaureyair
Field Marshal Haig
St. Quentin-Le Cateau
Beaurevoir
Montbrehain
War updates from Serbs and French across multiple fronts
Day Reports from London and Paris describe rapid advances and heavy fighting on the Serbian and French fronts. Serbian forces enter Vranje after capturing prisoners and guns while Austro German withdrawal accelerates. French and Italian units report gains along the Suippe Aisne and Arnes rivers with numerous prisoners, fortified positions abandoned, and large aerial bombardment operations. British troops also seize Beaurevoir and surrounding territories with over 1,000 prisoners captured as heavy resistance continues on adjacent fronts.
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London
Vranje
Mont Brehain
Beurevoir
Beaurevoir
Aubencheul-aux-Bois
Les- Zin
St. Quentin
French Hold Wooded Heights as Hun Line Creaks Near Suippe
French troops gain foothold north of the Arnea in Champagne and push toward the Suippe valley. French advances west of the Suippe, across the Aisne Canal, and near Nogent L Abbesse tighten pressure on German positions. Italians with the Tenth army seize Soupir as Debeney’s forces press around Leadin and Laon fires signal heavy fighting.
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Paris
Suippe
Aisne
Sapigneul
Aguilcourt
Aumepancourt le Petit
Negent l’ Abbesser
Pomgecle
Lavannes
Booye
Feverger sur-Suippe
Arnes
Ailette
Qostel
Soupir
Laon
Croix Sans Tete
Metz
St. Quentin
Lesdins
War Office
Vesle
Champagne
Rheims
Grainville
Mont Cornet
Maison Bleue de Chatelet
Mont St. Remy
Juniville
France
Associated Press
Arnea
Rheima
St. Leonard
Nogent L’'Abbesse
St. Masmes
Berthetot
Aumenancourt-le-Petit
Boult-aur- Suippe
Arnes River
Liry, Orfeuil
J. Stienne
Aumenancourt
Mne
Tenth
Debeney
Leadins
St Gobain Forest
Americans Claim Victory Near Verdun In Fierce Hill Fight
American forces northwest of Verdun press a hard fight at Cunel and Fays Wood. They land citations for gallantry after taking Wood on Friday against stiff German resistance. Germans concentrate troops west and south of the Meuse and launch attempts to retake the height with machine guns and dugouts fortified by earth and steel.
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Champagne
St. Etienne
Belgium
North Sea
Arras
Verdun
Associated Press
Dun-Sur-Meuse
Cunel
Fays Wood
Arizona
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Baruch
Gen. Pershing
Dominic Sampagno
Liberty Loan Committee
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Official War Reports
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Pershing
Montrebain
Catelet
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