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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1919
Page
4
News that the peace treaty was signed spread quickly from ships in the Hudson to shore. Bells rang, whistles blew, and crews on arriving transports cheered, while the Ashburn sailed for Hamburg under the American flag with food shipments for Germany.
The Navy and War secretaries approve the fleet operation. Officials announce the armistice news to crews and officers, with bells ringing across city streets. Crowds cheer as banks and ticker tapes mark the victory, and a wreath is laid at Grant's Tomb in tribute to peace.
In Boston on June 28 a naval salute rang out as ships in port received word of peace via broadcast. The ceremonial firing marked a formal end to hostilities with a solemn display observed by locals.
The nation cheered as the war ended with naval guns and shore stations signaling victory. In Boston crowds roared with extras from newsboys, horns, bells, and bells again. Mayor Peters ordered bells rung and flags raised citywide. The Old North in Salem Street led church proclamations of peace.
Montreal awaits a public holiday on Monday and a national Minion Day on Tuesday after news of the Peace Treaty signing. Streets were decorated with bunting despite the postponement of celebrations.
Chicago officials say the Peace Treaty signing was not officially celebrated when news arrived this morning and preparations for any public observance were not announced.
The Board of Trade remained uninfluenced by the signing as the act had been long anticipated, and officials learned of the action only hours later. The deferment underscores a measured response to the development and its expected impact on policy.
Paris reports the postwar payment plan now includes new states and fragments of the old empire. These liberated areas will pay a liberation fund of about 2 billion francs, roughly 400 million dollars, distributed among 40 million people. Hungary and Austria still face reparations, while German Austria may need outside aid to begin as a separate state.
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