Salmond and Smith Arrive in Karachi After Cairo to Karachi Flight
Major-General Salmond and Captain Ross Smith arrive in Karachi after a Cairo to Karachi flight covering 2548 miles in 36 hours. They discuss with the Government of India plans for an aerial route to India. The route included Damascus Baghdad Bushire Bandar Abbas Sibaza and Karachi. General Salmond will proceed to Delhi.
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London
Salmond
Koysi
Middle East
Ross Smith
Karachi
Bandarabbas
Sibaza
England
Egypt
Palestine Front
Delhi
Germany Promises to End Armistice Terms via French Prisoners
Reports from returning prisoners describe a German campaign late in 1918 to enlist French POWs to advocate a postwar German cause. German Social Democratic leaders allegedly urged unity of German and French workers and pressed for leniency in armistice terms, including railway-material deliveries.
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Paris
Germany
Gnd
France
George Ledébour
Social Democratic
Edoward David
Twelve Spies Shot During the War in London
The report says twelve spies were executed at the Tower of London during the war. Carl Hans Lody, alias Charles Ringlis, was the first to die. One woman spy Lizzie Werthe and a man named Rowlands were executed. the other woman Eva De No was spared and sent to prison. A separate notice states city contracts will forfeit 25 percent of value for origin errors.
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Tower of London
Carl Hans Lody
Charles Ringlis
Omaha
Nebraska
Lizzie Werthe
Rowlands
Resignation of Minister W R Motherwell Shocks Cabinet
Hon. W R Motherwell, minister of agriculture, offered his resignation just before the orders of the day. Premier Martin announced the move as a surprise outside cabinet. Mr Motherwell cited his reasons in letters and said colleagues tried to persuade him to stay. George E Langley will take over agriculture duties during the session, with a portfolio reshuffle planned later.
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Motherwell
Martin
Geo. E. Langley
Welcome to the Prussian Guard in Berlin parade
Berlin reports describe a solemn welcome for Copenhagen Berlin's Prussian Guard with German colors and archival banners. Officers wore iron crosses and roses, bands played Deutschland, while traffic chaos caused injuries as the vanguard moved through Brandenburg Gate. Frederick Ebert welcomed the troops and spoke of a new government. A sergeant urged quiet and urged a first national assembly, warning against Liebknecht and other dreamers.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Brandenburg Gate
Frederick Ebert
Germany
National Assembly
Karl Liebknecht
Food conditions cited by London food controller in letter
In a press letter London food controller Clynes warns the world food supply remains strained and anxious. He says enemy forces have deprived occupied provinces of food and large areas of Europe face famine this winter. Some minor restrictions are already lifted with more to follow.
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London
Clynes
Europe
Food Ministry
Huns Taking Occupation Quietly As Canadian Divisions Move
Ottawa reports that two Canadian divisions are in Germany while the third and fourth are ordered to march from Mons. Community leaders warn to enforce official instructions as the first two divisions traverse the Ardennes toward the Rhine.
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Ottawa
Director of Public Information
Germany
Mons
Grst
Rhine
Ardennes
Propagandists Active Across Germany Spark Disorder
Across Germany propagandists stir unrest with Die Rothe Fahne reaching large circulation. Bolshevik funding from Russian sources fuels street violence in Berlin and Essen. Strikes idle half the workforce as coal mines halt exports and food imports drop amid widespread raids and arrests.
Great Wireless Plant to Be Erected Near Wadesboro
Raleigh reports official confirmation by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels that peace will not halt the navy department plans for a vast wireless station near Wadesboro North Carolina. The 1300 acre site will host twenty 500 foot towers with future expansion planned Construction begins late December or early January 2000 workers required 18 months to finish a 250 man operating corps to follow Lieutenant Commander Eddy will supervise. Hungary Seeks to Meet Financial Obligations, Finance Minister says units aim to honor all engagements to nationals and foreigners.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Navy Department
Wadesboro
Union County
Michigan
Eddy
Bureau of Docks and Yards
Washington
Lloyd George calls for permanent peace and end to continental conscription
Premier Lloyd George argues for lasting peace by stopping conscription armies in Europe. He says the navy is defensive, not offensive, and that those in the wrong should pay more than the wronged who won. He speaks on indemnity and accountability.
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London
Lloyd George
Europe
Czar Rumor Swirls as Russians Eye Stockholm Proclamation
Stockholm rumors claim Grand Duke Cyril Vladimirovitch will be proclaimed Czar of Russia amid counter revolutionary activity. Ex-premier Demetri Trepoff and other émigrés stay in Stockholm as reports circulate of a Bulgarian royal abdication that London denies officially.
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Stockholm
Russia
Cyril Vladimirovitch
Dagens Nyheter
Finland
Demetri Trepoff
Basil Vladimirovitch
Alexander D. Protopopoff
Baron Taube
The
Foreign Office
Churchill Seeks Ireland Peace Through Self-Government
Churchill argues Ulster cannot be coerced on Home Rule and urges Irish leaders to assume responsibility within the British Empire. He calls for swift resolution, stating Britain will go to peace talks ready to grant self-government and emphasizes the heavy external debt from wartime loans to the United States and Allies.
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Win
Churchill
Ulster
Col
Ireland
British Empire
Great Britain
Col. Churchill
United States
America
Russia
Cost of living dips slightly in mid November
Ottawa report from the labor department shows the average weekly staple food budget at 13.49 dollars in mid November, down from 13.54 in October 1918 and higher than 12.10 in November 1917 and 7.96 in November 1914.
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Ottawa
Labor Department
King George Denies U.S. Visit Rumors
London reports that King George contemplates a visit to the United States are denied. The note clarifies there is no planned royal tour to America.
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London
George
United States
Western Canadian Wheat Grower Seager Wheeler Wins Big Prize
Seager Wheeler of Rosthern Saskatchewan wins the 500 dollar silver cup sweepstakes for the best half bushel of hard spring wheat at the International Soil Products Exposition in Kansas City. This marks his third continental sweepstakes victory at the Wichita Kansas event and underscores Western Canada's wheat prowess.
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Kansas City
Seager Wheeler
Rosthern
Saskatchewan
Wheel
Witchita
Fleet Is Very Essential to Great Britain
The Times legal correspondent outlines Britain's stance on freedom of the seas, urging continued open access to coastal trade, a strong, modern fleet, and readiness to adapt to neutrals while combating sea crime. He argues a league of nations could be pursued with safety, but priorities remain safeguarding empire and vital interests.
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Great Britain
London
The
Times
England
League of Nations
Finland
Roosevelt
America
CHANGE SLOWLY Medbourne Australia to ease war powers gradually
Acting Premier Watt told the federal parliament Australia will phase back war functions gradually returning toward constitutional government. He warned against sudden termination of executive powers under the War Protection Act noting risks in moratorium phases and controls on wheat cheese sugar wool and other commodities. Censorship would remain to protect relations with Great Britain and allies during the Peace conference.
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Medbourne
Australia
Watt
Great Britain
President Wilson Lands in Brest Amid Demonstration
The steamer George Washington carrying President Wilson entered Brest harbor on Friday and anchored offshore as a tumultuous crowd greeted him. Mayor Goude presented an address praising Wilson as messenger of justice and peace, with Brest declaring long live President Wilson and the champion of international justice, to be archived for posterity.
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Goude
Pacific
Europe
Hreton
Republic
United States
France
Clemenceau Delivers Stirring Alsace Lorain Speech
Premier Clemenceau returned from Alsace-Lorraine and addressed the chamber amid applause. He spoke of long sacrifices, the redemption of Alsace Lorraine, and the hope voiced by young Alsatians, then proceeded to his war ministry desk at the Bourbon Palace after the address.
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Alsace- Lorraine
Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
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Algeria
Howse
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Bordeaux
Straseburg
Strassburg
M. Clememceva
Ministry of War
St. Domdnique
Bourbon Palace
May Attempt to Restore Crown Prince Rupprecht
A Temps dispatch from Geneva reports Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria with several former Bavarian officials is in Cerre in Grisona Canton. The note says Rupprecht aims to tempt restoration of the Bavarian ruling house.
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