German Armistice Terms Read to Congress in 1918
President Wilson announced the armistice with Germany and the terms read to Congress detail military clauses, evacuation timelines, repatriation, surrender of war supplies, and occupation rules. The note outlines provisions for Alsace Lorraine, the Rhine, Baltic access, and restitution, signaling the end of the war.
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Armistice Signed as World War I Ends at 11 O'clock
Reports from Paris London and Washington state the armistice terms were signed early Monday morning. Hostilities to cease on the fronts at 11 o'clock, with celebrations beginning as news spread. President Wilson appeared publicly and Marshal Foch met Premier Clemenceau in Paris.
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Dubuque Engineer Anton Kersling Dies After Wreck
Anton Kersling of Dubuque a Standard Oil construction engineer died at St Francis hospital shortly after a collision at Franklin and Third streets as his truck struck a touring car driven by G N Cousins Alberry. He had worked for Standard Oil nine years and his body was taken to Towne mortuary awaiting relatives.
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German Garrisons Revolt Along Dutch Frontier
German garrisons along the Dutch frontier are reported in revolt with officers being disarmed and treated roughly in some instances. The dispatch notes rising tensions and possible breakdowns in frontier control amid the broader European crisis.
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Vast Work Left for U S Forces in Battle Area
The armistice ends fighting but the United States must continue disarming guarding the foe and removing mines. New troops will replace long‑serving units abroad while battleships destroyers and submarines return home. Mines in the North Sea pose a major task for the fleet after hostilities end. Fearless sailing resumes as submarines retreat to bases and shipping resumes normal speed and routes.
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Tent Minister At Hamburg Is Under Arrest
Paris reports the Prussian minister at Hamburg has been arrested at his home according to a Basel dispatch. The AP item notes the arrest occurred in Hamburg and concerns Prussian officials.
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Saxon King Dethroned in Berlin Telegram
King Friedrich August of Saxony has been dethroned according to an official telegram from Berlin dated November 11. The removal was announced by German authorities and reported by Copenhagen dispatches.
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Draft Calls Stop at Wilsons Word Men to Go Home
Washington November 1 24 By order of President Wilson Provost Marshal Gen Crowder ordered cancellation of fall draft calls for over 300000 men stopping movement for five days. Those called but not yet in camps may be discharged or returned to civilian life while sailors and marines remain active. Demobilization of naval forces not planned today. Overtime war work stops on federal constructions. The Methodist church to curb foreign language services in future.
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German Emperor on Way to Surrender as Revolution Spreads
Amsterdam reports Emperor William and eldest son aboard a railway train near Eystern awaiting Dutch decision after being stopped by German revolutionists. Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria and staff reportedly fled Liege as garrison revolts.
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Hindenburg Pledges Support to Berlin Government
Berlin dispatch reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg placing himself and the German army at the disposal of the new peoples government. He urged Cologne soldiers and workers council delegates to come to main headquarters to prevent chaos. Delegation departed Cologne Monday morning.
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Rhine Evacuation Time Extended by 24 Hours
A French wireless dispatch received here says the period for the evacuation of the left bank of the Rhine by German forces has been extended by 24 hours. The item notes a nov 11 timestamp and references a Havana Cigar advertisement.
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Rebels in Berlin renew fight on imperial troops
Basel dispatch reports ongoing clashes as revolutionary forces battle imperial troops in Berlin on Sunday morning. Front lines included Victoria and Bauer cafes and the arsenal library near the Lustgarten with officers cadets and boy scouts fortified. Amsterdam dispatch notes Danzig port seized with public authority under soldiers and workers in the fringe of the Prussian north sea area. general strike declared today.
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