Letters From Our Soldiers Tell Of War End and Return
A compilation of letters from Lieut Vance Haynes and others in France dated Nov 1918 recounts travel from Paris to England and back, flight gear, celebrations of peace, and vivid front scenes. Corporal John T Hancock recalls crossing to the coast aboard a troop ship, rammed incidents, and shipboard drills before reaching Brest and Vitrey. The writers express relief the war is over and look forward to home, health, and Christmas.
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Paris
France
Emmerman
St. Peter
Bowie
Kamerad
Jerry
Mother
Brest
Angeres
Vitrey
Switzerland
Tours
Rheims
O. K
French Scrip Crisis Halts Lille Trade After War
Paris reports France faces a severe financial crisis as repatriated regions hold millions in worthless Huns’ scrip. Lille alone has about 350 million francs in local currency, with national totals over half a billion. Officials seek a remedy as merchants and workers lose purchasing power and transport options. Evian relief provides temporary aid to residents and holders of municipal notes.
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Paris
France
Lille
Huns
Bank of France
M. Leon Godert
Lile
Evian
German men to salute British officers in Berlin zone
In Amsterdam officials report a Berlin announcement that German men in the British occupied zone must raise their hats to British officers and similarly when British nationals pass by. The directive comes as occupation authorities enforce protocol in the German sector.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
President Wilson in Paris as France pours praise
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson arrive in Paris greeted by Prefect crowds and high officials. France honors them as symbols of new ideals with 36 000 soldiers lining routes while Poincare hosts a luncheon at the Elysee for 200 guests and the ceremony features elaborate flower and aircraft decor.
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Mr. Wilson
Europe
Poincare
Wilson
Paris
Poincaire
Clemencaeu
France
United States
Dauphine Gate
Murat
Champagne
Somme
Elysee Palace
Mme. Poincare
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Lieut
Vance Haynes
Mise Ethel Haynes
Mt. Airy, N.C
Ethel
England
London
English Channel
Belgium
Sephas Lewis
W. F. Lambert
Brim
Lewis
Lief
Officers Training School
Clyde Shelton
Mt. Airy Company
the Bocie
P. S
Corp
John T. Hancock
J. T. Hancock
Rockford, N. C
States
Pap
Camp Merritt
Hoboken
N. J
Morgan Bunch
New York
Port O. K
Place de la Concordé
America
Senate
Chamber
Clemenceau
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