Armistice Signed Prompting City Holiday Proclamation
Washington reports armistice terms signed by Germany at midnight and hostilities to cease at 6 A M Washington time. Mayor Thompson proclaims a Waterloo holiday urging prayers and suspension of business as citizens celebrate peace with civic events and club backing.
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Commercial Club
Armistice News Sparks Impromptu Parade Through City
Crowds gathered in response to the news carried by the Evening Courier and Reporter as hours-long staff effort delivered the armistice signing time and suspension of hostilities. Employees stayed on duty for nearly 20 hours, with AP operator Hi Harrison at the key through the ordeal.
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Courier
Associated’ Press
Hi’’ Harrison
Riots Sweep Berlin as Red Forces Seize Capital
Copenhagen dispatches report soldiers and workers councils occupying Berlin. Violent cannonade heard as red forces gain control and order appears unsettled. Residents describe heavy street fighting with many casualties as authorities concede the revolution's broad sweep.
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Poland assumes sovereignty over Galicia in Austria notes
Vienna dispatch says Poland has assumed rule of Galicia, a crown land of Austria-Hungary north of the Carpathians. Galicia covers about 30,207 square miles with a population around 7,000,000 in normal times. Professor Lammasch, Austrian premier, received official notification.
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Amsterdam
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Albert Ballin Dies Suddenly at Hamburg Lines Leader
Copenhagen reports Albert Ballin general director of the Hamburg American Steamship Co died suddenly Saturday. Announcement was issued from Berlin. Ballin, a leading figure in ocean transport, chaired Hamburg Liners.
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Copenhagen
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Hamburg-American Steamship Co
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Revolt Report Seizes Essen Krupp Works In Germany
An Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports Essen the Krupp steel complex is in revolutionary control. Lieut. rop e van Bohren and his wife were arrested as part of the upheaval. Local notices no longer confirm authority at the giant plant.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Dortmund
Duisburg
Essen
Tandon
Kro Steel
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph ‘Company
Rope. van Bohren
Gale
Krupplworks
Mutinous Sailors Delegate Talks With Government
Delegates of the revolutionary German navy reached Berlin after meeting for hours with the marine minister and Reichstag majority leaders. Hugo Haase is reported to have Hamburg under control as the crisis unfolds. The War Ministry offers support to Friedrich Ebert to aid army provisioning and demobilization efforts.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Marine
Reichstag
Hugo Haase
Hamburg
WAR Ministry
Friedrich Ebert
Maximilian
Emperor William abdicates as German throne changes unfold
Dispatches report Emperor William signing his abdication after regents discuss steps to restore order in Germany. Crown Prince Frederick William and Hindenburg present. reports say Ludwig of Bavaria and Frederick August of Saxony may also have abdicated. Scheidemann delivered an urgent message before the signing.
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London
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Liam
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Hindenburg
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraphs Company
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Bavaria
Frederick August
Saxony
Philipp Scheidemann
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Gas Tank Explosion Kills Workers in Pittsburgh
Eleven workers died and about fifty were injured when a gas tank exploded at a steel plant in Pittsburgh. Fumes overwhelmed workers as the blast ripped through the facility causing widespread hospitalizations and a formal investigation into the cause.
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An Steel Company
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