Delayed Armistice Terms Arrive After Courier Hold Up
A German courier bearing armistice terms was delayed by an explosion at an ammunition depot on the German side. Berlin officials said terms may arrive at any hour. The Paris dispatch noted the courier reached German headquarters by 10 am. Berlin expected the armistice basis to reach the capital hourly.
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Armistice Terms Stricter Than Forecast Says Daily Express
London reports from the Daily Express that the German armistice terms are now understood to be even more stringent than those forecast on October 31. The paper says Germany will be absolutely deprived of fur- feits and related concessions as part of the surrender.
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Revolt in Germany Might Delay Armistice Terms
Washington reports no official European news yet as President Wilson reads dispatches and attends church. Officials say a German revolutionary government denying armistice envoy authority would not stop Marshal Foch from signing terms, and delay could push the war toward surrender of isolated units if Berlin omits a timely reply.
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Berlin Revolts Shift German Power Amid Naval Civil Unrest
Copenhagen reports widespread uprisings across German cities from Dortmund to Berlin as soldiers and workers seize rail hubs and key buildings. Friedrich Ebert is named chancellor and pledges a people’s government to peace and provisioning.
Poland Assumes Rule of Galicia Crown Land
Amsterdam dispatch says Austrian premier Lammasch received official notice that Poland has assumed sovereignty over Galicia. Galicia, a crown land of Austria-Hungary north of the Carpathians, covers 30,507 square miles with about 7,000,000 residents in normal times.
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German Workers Declare Kaiser Abdicated in Landmark Speech
Berlin reports Deputy Scheidemann announces abdication of the Kaiser and crown prince with the dynasty overthrown while Ebert moves to form a new government. Officials pledge support for the people as officers align with public desires amid orderly, stormy applause.
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Krupp Works Seized by Rebels in Essen Report
A dispatch from Amsterdam to the Exchange Telegraph says the Krupp steel works at Essen are in rebel hands. Lieut. Krupp von Bohlen Und Halbach, head of the Krupp works, and his wife have been arrested.
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Protracted German Stand Likely Unlikely Before Brussels
With Allied forces in Belgium on Saturday November 1, reports indicate German troops do not plan a prolonged defense before Brussels and Charleroi.
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Abdication in Germany Signals Edge of Empire
London dispatch reports Emperor William signed the abdication document at German headquarters in the presence of Crown Prince Frederick William and Hindenburg. The crown prince also renounced the throne. Ludwig of Bavaria and Frederick August of Saxony may have abdicated. Food disruptions and railway stoppages threaten Germany, with a regency council vowing drastic steps to restore order.
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Kaiser Reaches Holland In Shift From Germany
Washington dispatch reports William Hohenzollern arrived in Holland and heads toward Desteeg near Utrecht. Press accounts say he landed this morning in Maastricht and moved to Middachten castle before continuing. Copenhagen notes Emperor William’s abdication reached Berlin Saturday with mixed joy and fear it came too late.
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Bavaria Proclaims Democratic Socialist Republic in 1918
A Munich proclamation from the council of workers soldiers and peasants declares the Democratic and Socialist Republic of Bavaria, promising a constituent assembly, peace for Germany, and self government by soldiers councils. Officers to continue duties, officials remain, reforms to begin immediately with broad population cooperation.
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