Americans Begin Return Voyage From Queenstown
A flotilla of submarine chasers with the Bucknell sails from Queenstown for the United States. American signal corps and ambulance workers cross the German frontier at several points. Pershing oversees the advance as the young grand duchess of Luxembourg watches from her palace balcony. American engineers complete the Verdun Metz rail link, restoring nine miles of track for occupation supply.
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Allied Armies Enter Strassburg Amid Enthusiastic Welcome
French Fourth army led by Marshal Foch and Generals Gouraud and Petain entered Strassburg through the Schirmeck gate as 800000 people cheered. Reports note German naval defeat with ships surrendering, and Paris and Brussels dispatch updates on the war’s endgame and political upheavals across Europe.
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Washingtons First Line Troops Delayed Till Christmas
Secretary Baker said no active division of the American expeditionary forces can land in the United States before Christmas. First the thousands of casuals and auxiliary troops returning from England will be sent home, delaying the release of first line troops designated by General Pershing.
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Pershing
Otranto Wreck Survival Earns Aid From Islanders
The Irish people aided survivors of the Otranto disaster and Islay villagers aided the shipwrecked soldiers. The Belfast Red Cross quickly organized emergency relief, delivering clothing food and medical care to the barracks. An Islay relief party of eight, with two physicians, reached Kilchoman to tend twenty survivors washed ashore.
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U. S. Profits by Allies Mistakes
Washington notes America’s WWI success stemmed from home labor mobilization and efficient manpower planning. It cites British and French errors in wartime labor shifts and the United States adoption of centralized organization to sustain production for both allies and American needs.
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France
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Belgium
Marne
London ready for postwar industrial shift say ministry
The ministry of reconstruction reports 5000 large firms ready to switch from munitions to peace production. Plans cover demobilization by trade needs, with 20 subcommittees surveying and directing conversions. Britain aims to manufacture key imports at home including electrical apparatus and hardware.
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England
Ministry of Reconstruction
Germany
Britain
Man buys Liberty Bond instead of new leg
Ridgeway Pa James Reed needed a new wooden leg but chose to support the country and bought a Liberty bond. A concern that makes wooden legs learned of his patriotism and presented him with a leg in reward.
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James Reed
Centenarian Taylor Chops Wood at 101 in Delta
Lucius P. Taylor aged 101 celebrated his birthday by chopping wood to prove he could still work. Born in Franklin County Massachusetts in 1817 he moved to Delta in 1848 and lived on a Hitle farm for 75 years. He leaves a son four daughters eight grandchildren and 1% great grandchildren.
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