Armistice Signed Ends World War I Hostilities
The German government and Allied powers announced that an armistice had been signed. Hostilities were to cease at Paris time 11 o'clock, with Germany to withdraw forces and surrender fleets under Allied supervision. No immediate White House statement was released.
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State
Paris
France
Belgium
Alsace
Lorraine
Myers
Bens
Berlin
Marshal Foch
Abdication of German Emperor William and Crown Prince
A dispatch from Amsterdam reports Emperor William signed his abdication at German grand headquarters with Crown Prince Frederick William and Hindenburg present. The move follows rumors of other monarchs also renouncing, while food shortages and regency measures loom. Reactions in Berlin were mixed, fearing the act might be too late to avert chaos.
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London
William
Frederick William
Hindenburg
Amsterdam
Telegraph ‘Company
Ludwig
Bavaria
Frederick
August
Saxony
Leive
Philipp Scheidemann
Germany
Gopenhagen
Berlin
German War Punishment Compared to Seminole War
Senator Sam Myers of Montana likened Germans to the Seminole Indians and urged fitting punishment for the Hun. He argued Gen. Jackson’s destruction of Seminole towns and camps would be more fitting for German armies and their surrender refusal.
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Washington
Sam. Myers
Montana
Senate
Myers
Jackson
Germany
German Socialists claim victory and abdication events
Reports from Berlin and Copenhagen describe Deputy Scheidemann proclaiming a great victory for the German people as the Kaiser and crown prince abdicated. Ebert is named chancellor forming a new government with Social Democrats in key roles. Ministers resign amid interior turmoil. Ebert calls for a people’s government and national cooperation.
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Indon
Reichstag
Ebert
Social Democratic Party
Herr Ebert
Social Democrat
Acing
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von Tharr
Zurwich
Germany
Maximilian
Baden
Friedrich Ebert
Lhancellor
Copenhagen
Friedrich ‘Ebert
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Weather Outlook for Chicago and Iowa Regions
Fair tonight and Monday with warming trend. In western and central portions today, temperatures rise. Inland areas show improving conditions with gentle to moderate winds as conditions brighten.
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Iowa
Poland Assumes Rule of Galicia Crown Land
Amsterdam dispatch reports Austria notified Poland has assumed sovereignty over Galicia. Galicia, a crown land of Austria-Hungary north of the Carpathians, covers 30,307 square miles with about 7,000,000 people in normal times. Professor Lammasch, Austrian premier, received the official word.
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Galicia
Austria
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Austria-Hungary
Carpathians
Hamburg American head Albert Ballin dies suddenly
Albert Ballin general director of the Hamburg American Steamship Co died suddenly Saturday according to a 9 am Berlin announcement. Ballin led the Hamburg company and was a prominent figure in maritime circles.
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Hamburg Ners
Steamship Company
Berlin
Copenhagen
Navy
Hamburg-American Steamship Co
Essen in rebel hands as managers arrested
London report says Essen, site of major steel works, is in revolutionary control. Lieut. Senn von Bohlen and Halbach, head of the Himpyp works, and his wife, have been arrested. The Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph notes the change in control amid upheaval.
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Essen
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Senn von Bohlen
Halbach
Himpyp, Works
Turmoil Spreads As German Capital Sees Revolt
Nov 10 dispatches describe Berlin seized by soldiers and workers councils. Reports say red forces control much of the city, palace and key buildings shelled, with civilians and troops shot amid a general strike and republic proclamation from Stuttgart to Cologne.
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Council
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Saxnony
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Cologne
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Exchange. Telegraph Company
van Eychange
Bremen
Ple
Social Democratic Party
People’s
Friedrich Ebert
Atmost
Basel
Switzerland
Havas
Savstos
Nurmberg -Chasseurs
Aesandet Tetyeat
Teroiueea
Mutinous Sailors Delegates Confer With Government
Delegates of the revolutionary German navy arrived in Berlin after meeting with the minister of marine and Reichstag leaders. Hugo Haase, a Socialist, is said to have the situation in hand as talks proceed. The war ministry offers aid to Friedrich Ebert to ensure army provisioning and demobilization efforts.
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