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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-10
HERE'S HISTORY OF
GERMANIC EMPIRE

The German Empire. which now ap-
pears to be rapidly disintegratfng as
a result Of the revolution. was es-
tabIished January /, 1s71, BY the states
Of the German Confederaey. 1t was a
direct result OF the Franco-Prussian
war, In which Prussia was AIDED by
the other states.
The nrst movement toward establish
rsent Of the empire was made By the
King Of Bavaria who. h letter to
the King Of Saxony on December &
1870, proposed that the King Of Prussia
be nominated as Emperor Of Germany.
The empire was founded on concln-
sion OF treaties between the North
German Confederation and the Grand
Duchies Of Baden and Hesse (Noyen-
Der Is, lS70), the Kingdom OF Bavaria
November 2, IS70), and the King
dom Of wurtemburg November Is,
lS7O(, and was ratified January ..
ISL william /, King Of Prussia was
crowned Emperor January Is 1S1, at
Versailles, near Paris.
The North German Confederation,
formed in 1866 at the invitation
Of the King Of Prussia. included Prus-
STA. saxe-Welmer, Oldenburg; Bruins
wick, Saxe-Altenburg, Saxe-Co6urg-
Gothic. Anhalt, the two SchvarZburghs.
waIdeck. Lippe. Lubbock, Bremen, Ham
burg the two Mecklenburgs, Hesse,
Saxe-Meiningen. and Saxony.
The first chancellor was Prince
Ohio Won Bismarck, who assumed Of
fee in May, 1871. and resigned in
March, 1890.
william I died March Q, 1888. He
was succeeded by his son, Frederick
III. The latter died on June Is Of
the same year as the result OF cancer
of the larynx. He was succeeded by
William II, the monarch who is held
responsible for the great war.
Ancient Germany successfully re-
sisted the Romans In the third CEN
tury. In the latter part Of the
eighth century, Charlemagne subdued
the Saxons and was crowned Emperor.
At the extinction of his family in oil,
the empire became elective and was
subsequently obtained by the house
of Hapsburg from 1437 to 1000. The
of the Rhine was form
ed in 1906, the Germanic confedera-
ton in 1915, and the north German
in 1866.
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Iretreating hostile rear guard. troops
Of the first American army. in CO.
operation with French units serving
under the same command. gained ad-
ditional important areas east OF the
Mouse today" the communique said.
Crossing the river south OF Stenay
our troops captured Nousay today,
and, pushing rapidly through the for
est De Woevre from the west and
southwest, they converged on ia
meatz, 13 kilometers east OF the
Mouse, which, with Louppy-Sur LoI-
son and Removable, was taken. On
the front south Of Danvillers, Moirey,
Chaumont. and Manheulles. though
vigorously defended. fell before our
advance. Despite heavy rains and
mist, our aviators executed q recon
Nuisance and successfully bombed and
machine-gunned enemy troops in the
vicinity OF Aontmedy."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-10
ABDICATION TO MARK
BIRTH OF REPUBLIC

terday afternoon but was slow in cir
culating.
On the boulevards the crowds were
normal and quiet as the news spread.
They accepted il as merely another
normal development
American military circles were
jubilant, regarding the abdication as
the final collapse-the symbol of the
chief thing for which they are fight
ing
II is generally believed the next
step will be acceptance OF the armis
ticr. The increasing internal trOu
bles in Germany mean that the Ger
man soldier will be necessary for
police duty at home.
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SAYS WILSON WAS RIGHT

COPENHAGEN. Nov. 1O.-The Ger
man feet at Kiel fired eleven shots on
Kiel, killing twelve officers. accord
ing TO the latest dispatch received here
regarding the situation there.
Revolutionaries have cut or Feb
marn island. preventing the dispatch
Of the garrison from that point to
suppress the Kiel uprising.
Other adviceS declare Herr Dit
mann, addressing 1000 adhercnts OF
the workmen's and soldiers council at
Hamburg. declared:
president Wilson's distrust Of the
German government was justified. We
demand the immediate establishment
Of a socialist republic, and | urge a
general sympathetic strike to aid our
kiel comrades"
At Rostock a large crowd took down
the kaiser'S flag and hoisted a red
flag. a majority OF the submarine
crews and all the German press, in
'luding socialist newspapers, have de-
cided to fight the bolsheVik movement.
Rostcck is the largest city and prin-
cipal seaport OF the grand duchy OF
MeclIlenburg- Schwerin.
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VESSEL SINKS OFF
MARYLAND; 38LOST

OCEAN CITY, Nd. Nov. 10-Twen-
ty minutes after striking what is be-
lieved to have been a mine, the Amer
lean steamer Saetia, a 5,0Oo-ton
freIghter, sank twenty-five miles off,
shore here at 9:O5 o'clock yesterday
morning.
Thirty-eight members OF the crew
are missing, and forty-seven men
were landed at this city shortly after
4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The
chief engineer was injured.
Went Down Quickly.
The sinking of the ship was pre-
coded by an explosion few minutes
after 8 o'clock. A few minutes later
two more violent explosions followed
Although the ship was light. having
just left an American convoy of the
Delaware 'Capes, she went down with
in twenty minutes, according to her
master, Captain Lynch. who landed at
this place.
Coast guards and a number of de-
stroyers rushed to the aid of the
steamship, which submerged before
any could come alongside. However,
a number of the crew were picked
up in the water, but at a late hour
today thirty-eight sailors were miss
ing.
Although an all-night vigil was
kept by the score OF destroyers and
fishing boats, no more survivors were
picked up after 4 o'clock in the after
naon. Little hope is held out for
those who were among the black
watch" in the engine room at the
time the mine was struck. The eX-
blossoms which followed the first. it is
believed, were the boilers. Despite
a crushed left leg, the chief engineer
was able to talk after he was given
stimulants at a hospital in Salisbury,
Nd. He held very little hope for the
black watch" on duty at the time
the boilers exploded.
rs Miles on Coast.
The Saetia left it's convoy return
ing from France three days ago and
was heading in for the Chesapeake.
Just twenty-five miles OF this place
she ran into a mine, which sent her
quivering from bow to stern. The
first explosion threw half OF the crew
into the sea.
Captain Lynch Immediately ordered
all hands on deck" but before life
boats could be lowered the cold salt
water pouring in upon the boilers
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TO FIGHT HIGHER FARE

Proposed rate increases on the
Rockville car line will be the sub
ject of discussion at a meeting OF
bethesda citizens in the Bethesda
school tomorrow night Preparations
will be made for appearing before
the Interstate Commerce Commission
November 20 to protest against the
rate increases.
Citizens of Bethesda have protest
ed against the service given by the
company and a permanent OrCaniza-
ton will be perfected at tomorrow's
meeting to fight tie proposed fare
increase
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FOUR PRUSSLAN
MINISTER'S QUIT

LONDON. Nov. 10 (by British wire
Iess) Prussian ministers OF in
terror, instruction. agriculture and
finance. have all resigned. it is stated
in a Berlin telegram.
The Prussian food controller has
again requested to be released from
office and the resignation of the min
lister OF public works has been in the
hands of the German cabinet for some
time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-10
GERMANY CUT IN TWO

LONDON, Nov. 10.-Communication
between northern and southern Ger
many has been cut by the revolution,
according to a rumor prevalent on
the German frontier which was tele-
graphed to London by the Zurich cor
respondent Of the Exchange Tele-
graph.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-10
BRITISH DROP Is
TONS OF BOMBS

LONDON. Nov. 1o.-Three and enc
quarter tons OF bombs were dropped
By British airmen yesterday, Field
Marshal Haig announces in his avia-
ton communicate One British air
man is missing.
Friday night eleven and one-half
tons Of bombs were dropped.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-10
BELGANS OCCUPY
LONG BATTLE line

LONDON, Nov. 1o.-ThS BelKians
have occupied the entire west bank
Of the Ghent-Terenuzen canal from
the Dutch frontier to Client station.
Field Marshal Haig announces in hiG
Belgian official report
THE French have advanced beyond
the Escaut river" he said, ~and have
occupied Weldon, Edelaers, and the
northern part OF Meerseh TIE Brit
ish occupied the southern part anA
cleared Koppenberg heightA"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-10
TO OPEN &c. HUT.

Dedication OF the new Knights Of
Columbus Hut at Seventh street and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest will
take place at 2:3O o'clock this after
noon, accompanied by n musical pro
gram. Following the dedication ex-
ercises the hut will be formally open
ed to eRIisted men. Shower baths,
a barber shop and adequate sleeping
quarters are some Of the features OF
the new knights OF Columbus Hut.
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PRUSSIAN MINISTRY
PRESIDENT QUITS

BY AEence Radio to the 1. n. s.
BERNIE, Nov. 1O.-The president of
the ministry of Prussia has resigned,
according to a dispatch from Berlin
today. DR.. Friedberg, vice president
OF the cabinet. has been asked to form
a new ministry, the dispatch added.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-10
NAT GOODWIN BLINDED

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Nov. 1o.-Mis-
taking choloroform for ar eye rem
edy, Nat c. Goodwin. noted actor
bathed his eyes with tho chIorofOrm
and as n result is in hospital here
unable to see. His pnyaicianE say il
may be several days before ne car
have the bandages removed finn his
eyes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-10
ITALIANS TAKE
OVER TERRITORY

ROME. Nov. s.-(Delayed)-"our
troops are continuing their move
ments. according to the armistiee
terms" the Italian war office an
nounced today.
Everywhere they are being well
coined by the population The pass
OF Reschen Thirty miles north OF the
junction of the Italian, Austrian, and
Swiss frontiers) was occupied yester-
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-10
BRITISH LOSSES HEAVY

LONDON, Nov. 1o.-British casual
ties published in official lists lasa
week totalsd So,24s. They were q
vided as follows:
onicersL40o killed. 1850 wounded,
IS missing; total. 1888
Men-6.21S killed, 81 $50 wounded
90 missing: total, 2S.710.
Totals-6y61S killed. 22,63o wound
ed, 1000 missing; total, 3o,24S.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-10
YANKS CAPTURE
SIX MORE TOWNS

Six more towns and villages were
captured by the hrst American army
east of the Meuse yesterday. General
Pershing reported in his Saturday
evening communique-
Opposed by machine gun IRE from
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the big naval wireless stations at An
napolis and Arlington and furnished
TO the officials here.
st' The State Department let ii be
known tonight that the abdication
decree later was sent out from the
German official wireless station at
Nauen and that IL was being picked
UP by the Government radio stations.
While this was not accepted as Off
clal, so far as the United States Gov
eminent was concerned, it was the
first news Of the abdication that had
reached the State Department
through other than wholly unofficial
channels.
b. In addition the embassies in Paris
and London had forwarded copies of
the same information. But this was
not official, so that whatever COM
sment the administration leaders had
to make was Of a very guarded char
Rcter.
However, there was a general &C
-ceptance OF the fact that the alb
fdieation of the Kaiser had materially
cleared the political situation in Ger
many.
The getting of control Of the
Reichstag by the Socialists and
Radicals meant that they would en-
force their will on the Kaiser and
on all of the governing clique.
chancellor Prince Macmillan of Ba-
den had recognized this when he
itendered his resignation. And that
the outcome of this control will be
the establishment of a German re-
J PUBLIC. despite the certain efforts
i.of me Junkers to save the Hohen-
( zollern dynasty by designating the
49, - Ia 81 81
. Crown Prince as heir apparent seems
certain.
Il There was something almost ap-
( pesling in the decree of the German
4 Chancellor announcing the abdica-
(. ton, 1t seemed to emphasize the
Z catastrophe that had befallen the
/, individual who only four short years
ago was the central figure Of the
entire world.
Prince Writes Fall.
I 'sThe Kaiser and King has decided
to renounce the throne" writes this
Prince OF Baden who, himself. not so
very long ago, was considered like
NY to be made the medium OF a coup
ld'etat to ensconce him in the place
OF the very KAISER and King" whose
downfall he proclaimed in that
short sentence.
!. And then he insured the obliteration
Of the proud German Empire. when
he said: "A bill shall be brought In
providing for the immediate promulgd-
ton Of general suffrage and for
constitutional German National As
sembIy which will settle finally the
future form Of government Of the
German nation and of those peoples
which might be DESTROYS Of coming
within the empire
= "Autocracy has falleni"
- The declaration OF woodrow Wilson
that The Germany people must by
~this time be fully aware that we can
mot accept the word Of those who
priced this war upon US. We do not
ink the same thoughts or speak the
language OF agreement" had re-
the Endorsement Of the German
themselves, and the men who
put honor and do not intend |
observe no covenants accept |
ciple but force and their own |
g." will have no part in shaping |
terms Of peace, although they |
Eere compelled to signify their sur |
render by sending the white nag |
through the French lines.
PARIS, Nov. 10.-The news that |
The Kaiser had decided to abdicate |
1aNA /
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in custody, the men in uniform
threatened to take the colored man
from Roper. but the policeman sent
in a call to his precinct for reserves,
and the sailor and Bennett were ar
rested and the crowd was dispersed.
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KAISER HOPED TO
TEUTONIzE WORLD

Throughout his reign OF q quarter
Of a century, the Kaiser had but one
ambition-to '"Teutonize" the world.
He subordinated everything else, o.
made everything else fit in with his
ambitions.
In 1871. Germany had no navy or
merchant marine worthy the name. 1t
was through the Kaiser's demands
that both were raised to second place
among the nations.
1t was the same with the German
army. The vast German military ma
chine was actually the child OF the
Kaiser's ambition.
Because he taught and practiced the
theory that only through military and
naval supremacy could Germany ar
rive at "a place in the sun" the Kaiser
became known as the war lord"
Patterned After Bismarck.
Although he forced out Bismarck,
the iron chancellor" the Emperor fol-
lowed Bismarck's teachings that only
by the mailed fist" could Germany
live and grow.
His oft-repeated insistence that he
ruled by divine right aided him in
carrying out his policies. 1t tended
to make his subjects, both high and
low, more subservient to his de-
nands and whims. As the Germna
empire grew from a population OF A.
600, 900 to g. 900, 900 and to place in
the commercial world surprising IN
some lines, even Great Britain, his In
fluence and power increased
In saving his mothers life when he
was born, the main nerves Of his left
that fhA
became shriveled and has hung useless
ever since. Since childhood he has
had to use a specially made fork with
a heavy edge that served as a knife as
well.
DIsIIked His Mother.
One reason for his well-known dis
like for his mother was laid to the
operation which resulted in the loss
of the use OF his arm.
The Kaiser was the ninth monarch
Of the house OF Hohenzollern. He was
the third OF that family to guide the
destinies of the German empire. He
married Princess Augusta Victoria,
burg, in 1881. He has six sons. He
was crowned King OF Prussia and En-
peror OF Germany June 5, 1888.
The crown prince, Friedrich VIII
helm. was born May 6, 1882. He was
married in 1905 to Duchess Cecilie OF
MeckIenburg-S chwerin. The crown
prince aspired to become one OF the
great military leaders OF history. His
efforts were all dismal failures, he
being charged particularly with the
bloody and fruitless effort to reduce
the Verdun fortress, and the failure
OF the series OF German offensiVes
which began in March this year.
Prepared for War 20 Years.
The Kaiser prepared for war for
forty years, building up a big army
and trying to build a
feet great enough to compete with
that of Great Britain. His naval
program caused the frantic building
of more and bigger warships by the
European nations, while his army
policy produced a tension and an
of war that was felt
years before the present conflict
began.
His remark to Ambassador Gerard,
IT will stand no nonsense from
America after the war" showed his
feelings toward the United States
even before this country broke rela-
lions with Germany and declared
war.
The Kaiser was born January %,
1859. He is the grandson Of queen
Victoria. and a cousin OF King
George.
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SAYS SCHEIDEMANN
MAY SUCCEED max

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 1O.-The Ber-
liner Tageblatt predicts that Friedric
Ebert, president 80 the main COM
mittee of the Reichstag, or Philip
Scheidemann. socialist member of the
German ministry, will succeed Chan
cellor Macmillan.
It demands dissolution of the
Reichstag and election of constituent
assembly.
LONDON. Nov. 10.-The Social
Democrats have decided not to re-
sign from the German government.
pending decision on the armistice ac-
cording to a wireless from Berlin.
Previous dispatches had an
uounced that the Socialists intended
to leave the government
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caused the additional explosions. The
ship careened violently, settling
heavily at the stern. With the water
pouring in through the shaft alley,
in the stern, only the bow remained
on the surface within fifteen minutes.
A few minutes later the ship had set
tied entirely in about 300 feet of wa
ter. Due to the excitement and the
short time to put OFF, in the life
boats, none OF the crew could give a
coherent account of the sinking. II
is believed, however, that a number
Of the sailors were taken down by
the suction of the freighter as she
made her hnal plunge.
The first rescue ship, a United
States coast guard powerboat. to re-
turn, capsized in the heavy sea which
was running all day. All the men
were picked up within a few miles of
the shore, while hundreds OF persons
crowded the shore. The last surviv-
ors OF the ship were landed here at 4
o'clock.
A heavy sea has been running, and
IL is probable that the missing men
Of the Saetia went down. 1t was only
with the greatest skill that the larger
pcwerboats could ride out the rough
seas, and no persons could hope to
us III AOhb - nv NS@NA "
and revenue cutters. however, spent
the night patroling the adjacent
waters for any survivors, but no more
hive been picked up since 4 o'clock
yesterday afternoon.
AnOat Six Hours.
Those who were landed here were
scantily clad and fatigued after sew
eral hours in the water. Their weak
ened condition was aggrieved by the
six hours ride in the small boats
which were like a cork in the heavy
seas.
The Seaside Hotel has been turned
over to the local chapter OF the Red
Cross, by Daniel Trimpers. Here the
survivors will be fed, clothed. and
sheltered by the town, with the CO.
operation OF the Red Cross. Among
those at the hotel is Captain Lynch,
who stood by his ship to the last.
The only injured member Of the
crew, the chief engineer. was taken
to Salisbury. where he is suffering
from a crushed leg.
Although il had been rumored the
Saetia had been torpedoed. authOri-
ties scout the idea. The stories re-
lated by the crew also tend to dis
prove it. Indications are that it was
a mine.
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PARIS, Nov. 1O.-The news that
The Kaiser had decided to abdicate
reached official circles here late yes
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
PROCLAMATION.

AS the authorized strength Of the
Marine Corps has recently been in
creased and the people of Minnesota
desire to furnish their full quota of
men on both sea and land, it is deemed
advisable to institute in our state an
active recruiting campaign for said
purpose. ~-tx.'
The Rotary Clubs of st. Paul, Min
neapolis and Duluth have already of
fered to cooperate with the United
States Marine Corps in saim campaign
and request the active assistance of
all,
Now, therefore, I, ]. A. A. Burn
quist, Governor Of the State of Min
nesota, realizing that our citizens ap-
preciate the heroic and splendid SER
vices of this department of our fight
ing forces and the need for additional
men therein, do hereby designate the
week of August 18th, 1888, as Marine
Corps Week, and request that all
citizens of our commonwealth assist in
every possible way the recruiting Of
Ulcers and agents in the work that
they will at that time undertake.
In witness whereof, have hereun-
to set my hand and caused the Great
Seal of the State to be hereto affixed
hits 25th day of July, A. D., 1918.
J. A. A. BURNQUIST,
Governor of Minnesota.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08

We sure get good eats out here; all
the meat, potatoes, bread, butter
salads, sauce we want and even
sausage once in awhile.
We sleep in house called barracks
and are not living in tents. These
barracks have two stories which hold
35 men in each floor. Each man has
bed of his own. We have big
heater in the center Of our bed
room. There are about 80 windows
in the barracks-which are open day
and night. The nights are rather
cold, about like they are in Mime
sofa.
/ have not yet passed my examina-
tion out here but expect to take them
in a few days. Nor have I my uniform
yet, but they have taken my measure
ments. We get up at 5:45, roll call
and after that we wash up, shave
and have breakfast. We leave for the
field at seven o'clock and stay there
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until II and then go back to our bar
racks and clean up before lunch. We
again leave for the field at one o'clock
and stay there until five D. m. and
then retreat and are through for the
day.
We have to shave every day and
also take bath If we have time. We
have no bath tub but we have hot
and cold water and it is very easy for
us to keep clean.
Viii get my shot in the arm to-
morrow and after that we will be in
quarantine for Fl days. This is to
prevent us from getting measles,
fevers. smallpox and other diseases.
My time is limited so will have to
stop. Wishing you the best of every
thing. Hoping to hear from you soon,
Your loving son,
Math L. Unger.
10th Co., 9Th Bat, 166 d. B., Camp
Lewis, American Lake, Wash.