U S Troops Bring Joy to Luxemburg
U S troops enter Luxemburg city amid cheering crowds after four years of German occupation. General Pershing leads the first divisional infantry into the capital, with a royal welcome from the Grand Duchess and government officials. The scene blends celebration with a renewed alliance as American forces establish lines of communication.
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Pershing
Luxemburg
National Union
Grand Ducal Palace
Frank J. Parker
Parker
Quekemeyer
Bellhaft
Seaton
General Pershing
Emil Reuter
President Wilson
Marshal Foch
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
Allied Forces Enter Luxembourg with Commitments to Respect Laws
American troops entered the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg pledging to act as friends under international law. They promise no interference with government functions or daily life and will respect citizens' welfare while using roads telegraphs telephones and public establishments as needed and paying fair estimates for necessary commodities.
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Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
Demobilization Under Way As Troops Move Homeward
Reports indicate departures of sick and convalescent troops, with divisions exhausted by replacements heading to demobilize. Transport bottlenecks in France threaten ship schedules while Washington weighs plans to discharge units, possibly along regional lines or by trades. The 2th Division from New England is said to be returning to a French port for homeward status.
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Washington
2Th
New England
Army of Occupation
Germany
How Flag Was Hauled Down on German Fleet
The Edinburgh dispatch reports Admiral Beatty ordered the German flag to be hauled down at 3 57 and not to be hoisted again without permission after the German fleet was moored at the appointed place. The historic signal marks a decisive moment in the engagement.
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Edinburgh
Navy
Admiral Beatty
Harvard Radios Ready for Tigers
Practice for two teams in tomorrow’s United War Fund double header at the Polo Grounds was held today. The Harvard Radios prepared to meet the Princeton aviators, while the Granite State squad trained at Columbia University Field for their game with the Newport Naval Training Station eleven. The Princeton crew will not arrive in New York until tomorrow.
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New York
United War Fund
Polo Grounds
Harvard
Princeton
Demanded Death of the Kaiser
Daily Mail correspondent reports Western Germany hostility toward Wilhelm II and his eldest son amid fears for their safety in exile. About 1000 German soldiers reportedly demanded to pursue and kill him at the Dutch frontier, then turned back by guards. The crown prince faces heavy danger in Germany and strong guard in Holland. Eitel Friedrich and August Wilhelm draw royalist attention as hopes to sustain dynastic ties.
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London
Germany
Daily Mail
the Hague
William Hohenzollern
Holland
Berlin
Eitel Friedrich
August Wilhelm
Kaiser
Eiitel
Friedrich Wilhelm
England
George
Prince Albert Victor
Albert Victor
Princess Mary
Prince of
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Queen Victoria
Edward VII
Eitel
Submarine Surrenders Rise to 59 Off Harwich
Twenty more German U boats surrendered to Admiral Tyrwhitt off Harwich today bringing total handovers to 59. One had sunk overnight leaving 21 expected. many subs were large with wireless gear. Officers showed dwindling discipline and spoke of past beliefs on war aims as crews associated with the Sailors and Soldiers Council.
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London
Reginald Tyrwhitt
Harwich
Germany
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relief
Nashua New Hampshire woman says monthly pains caused fainting and school absence for two years. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as safe and effective and urges others to try it for painful periods based on her experience.
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N. H
Lydia E. Pinkham
Oe Martin
Bowers St
Miss Martin
Benjamin Santosuosso
Lowell Street
West End
Mary Santosuosso
German ex-Kaiser exile debate widens in Holland
War era dispatch explains Dutch stance toward Wilhelm II and his heirs. It notes Holland's pro-German tilt, the import of extradition pressure, and the possible refuge of the remaining Hohenzollerns. Eitel Friedrich is spotlighted as a potential royal figure should restoration be attempted.
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Holland
Germany
Beatty thanks grand fleet after wartime victory
Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty salutes the grand fleet following the surrender of the main German fleet off the Firth of Forth. He praises the victory, the fleet's readiness, and the enemy's acknowledgement of its prestige and efficiency.
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London
Navy
Firth of Forth
David Beatty
Grand Fleet
Ex Kaiser Rumors Stir Britain and Holland in Exile
Daily Mail quotes a British official saying Wilhelm II remains German Emperor and King of Prussia as far as the Allies are informed. Amsterdam reports say all Hohenzollerns will leave Germany soon, with Dutch rulers debating exile and possible expulsion to avoid destabilizing the region.
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Netherlands
Germany
Holland
Berlin
Little Kingdom
London
The
Daily Mail
Prussia
Amsterdam
Frankfort
Rotterdam Courant
Amsterdam Telegraaf
Nieus van den Dag
Dutch Council Defends Netherland Refuge For Former Emperor
Paris reports the Dutch legation released a note detailing a declaration by the President of The Netherlands council of ministers to the Chamber of Deputies. It states the former German Emperor entered Dutch territory as a private person and received refugee hospitality like other foreign refugees. The government will monitor for any abuse of asylum but considers the park of Amerongen Castle the Emperor’s only location.
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Paris
Havas
Legation
Netherlands Council of Ministers
Chamber of Deputies
Netherlands
Amerongen Castle
Amherst Ends Special Courses War Training Reduced
Acting under Washington instructions Amherst College votes to drop all special technical courses including military law and sanitation and hygiene and resume its prewar schedule. The war issues course remains and the Student Army Training Corps continues military training at six hours weekly with half for physical training.
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Amherst
Washington
Amherst College
Army Training Corps
Glory That Is France Service At Trinity Newton Centre
Local church events mark the French World War I anniversary with a service titled The Glory That Is France at Trinity Church Newton Centre. Rev Edward T Sullivan to speak on France the Joan of Arc of the Nations as The Marseillaise is sung in two languages.
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Newton Centre
France
Marne
Somme
Aisne
Vesle
Meuse
Edward T. Sullivan
Gilead
Germany
Ransom B. Fuller
Boston
Portland-Boston
Eastern Steamship Company
Charles W. Morse
King
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