Armistice Terms Detailed by Allied Note to Germany
The terms outline immediate ceasefire on land and in the air six hours after signing and full evacuation of Belgium France Alsace Lorraine and Luxembourg within 14 days. German troops not departed become POWs. Allied occupation follows evacuations with Rhine area control and a neutral zone. Repatriation begins immediately and lasts 14 days. Large scale surrender of guns machines planes and munitions, and strict protections for evacuated areas including no harm to civilians and preservation of infrastructure.
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Supreme War Council
Marshal Foch
Belgium
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Luxemburg
United States
Rhine
Holland
Gernsheim
Rhinelands
Germany
Rhineland
Alsace- Lorraine
Barstow Celebrates Armistice Signing in Town Parade
Barstow awoke to news of the armistice around 1 am and residents filled the streets by afternoon. A 30-vehicle procession toured Daggett and Yermo, with unique decorations including John Sloan’s eagle float. A Red Cross float inspired observers as townsfolk celebrated with a piano concert on the Melrose sidewalk led by Esley Smith and Elizabeth Miller.
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Barstow
Daggett and
Yermo
John Sloan
Kaiser Bill
Red Cross
Daggett
Melrose Hotel
Esley Smith
Elizabeth Miller
Red Cross Urges Continued Effort Into Peace
The War Council of the American Red Cross instructs all Pacific Division chapters to keep up war relief work and protect soldiers and their families until peace is assured and normal life can resume. It emphasizes ongoing support for returning service members and the need to prepare for peacetime care.
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War Council of the
American Red Cross
Red Cross
War Council
United States
National Red Cross
France
Town Topics Report From Barstow and Surrounding Areas
influenza epidemic grows in Mexican quarter with three deaths this week. Catholic church services planned in Barstow on November 21. Land sales to Durkes and Walker. new homes planned. Red Cross HQ moved to former shoe store building. Christmas gift boxes for soldiers require soldier requisition slips. Ensign S F Hane touring from New York to Azusa for a 10 day furlough. Bruce McCormick of Yermo visits Barstow. Dr J O White and wife visit grandson in Los Angeles. Arthur W White assists in Barstow. V C Standard reviews Red Cross accounts. Constable J J Harris ill with influenza. Dr Reitz called to Seligman. T F Loughran visits Barstow, en route to Vaughan, New Mexico. Ping of Yermo dies of pneumonia.
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Red Cross
S. F. Hane
FF. Gauldin
Barstow
New York
Azusa
Cal
J. O. White
Los Angeles
Arthur W. White
Arthur
Provost Marshal General Orders On Selective Service 1918
Local Board Barstow reports a Washington telegram directing immediate suspension of 17 year old registrant classifications while finishing 19 to 37 year olds and 18 to 19 year old questionnaire rounds. It notes future orders and congratulates Selective Service staff on achievements during the past year and a half.
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Sacramento
Cal
Barstow
Calif
Washington, D. C
Secretary of War
Red Cross pledge amid war ends and new duty urged
A veteran appeal lauds the Red Cross for civilizational aid and urges continued mobilization of American hearts and resources to repair war battered nations. The speaker honors volunteers for tireless energy and devotion, stressing duty to sustain aid beyond conflict.
Ex-Emperor Sought as Prisoner in Holland
Paris dispatches report Allied leaders considering an agreement to extradite former rulers for trial over the war. In Germany the revolutionary movement grows with republics declared in Bavaria, Württemberg, and Hesse. The Kaiser's abdication and armistice terms have cooled unrest.
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Kaiser Bill
Nanad
Holland
Wilhelm Hohenzolleran
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Bavaria
Wurttemburg
Hesse
U S Extends Credit to Belgium Reaching 80.6 Million
The latest extension of credit to Belgium brings total U S advances to the country to 80 million 620 thousand dollars. Total aid to all allies in the war against Germany stands at 7 billion 520 million 476 thousand dollars. Grape syrup is expected to ease the sugar shortage.
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Belgium
United States
Germany
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Rhein
Mayence
Cobletz
Cologne
Pacific
T. G. Nicklin
Daniel L. Durkes
Thos. B. Walker
Bagdad-Chase
Bruce McCormick
V.c. Standard
Pacific Division
The
J. J. Harris
Reitz
Selligman
Arizona
T. F. Loughran
Butte Republican
Biggs
California
Vaughan
New Mexico
See Ping
Ceneral
A. B. C. Dormann
Mgr
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