Rickenbacker Noted Ace Returns from War Duty
Eddie Rickenbacker speaks of improved health after a later war phase. He is described as a top American ace with 24 confirmed victories. The piece mentions a wartime captaincy and financial gains by the sub treasury totaling $570,000 from banks, in a November report from New York.
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Peace Seat May Be at Versailles as Talks Advance
President Wilson conferred with Secretary Lansing on peace conference plans andSolfs demand for armistice changes. Solf notes and blocking details prompt assurances of aid to German peoples while Allies hail open seas for food relief. Vienna and Versailles maneuver as Austrian Emperor Charles allegedly abdicates and ex-Kaiser is interned.
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Hans Sulzer
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Australia
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Versailles
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House
Paris
President May Veto "Dry" Rider
Washington reports the fate of war time prohibition rests with the president after Congress nears ending debate on the Pomerene anti rent profiteering amendment. If signed the manufacture distribution and sale of liquor would be barred after July 1 1919 during demobilization, with wets planning court action if peace is declared before that date. Morris Sheppard supports the rider claiming the measure will take effect by July 1 regardless of the president's stance.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Morris Sheppard
End of War Brings No Immediate Tax Relief
Washington reports the end of the war will not cut taxes soon. The senate finance committee finalizes a new war tax bill with an expected 6 billion dollar revenue, far less than the 8 billion anticipated in the house. Revenues rely on profits, incomes, luxury taxes, and a new victory Liberty loan.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Treasury
Roosevelt in New York Hospital After Scaitica Attack
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was taken to Roosevelt hospital in New York City with a painful sciatic attack. Physicians said his condition was not alarming. He had been bedridden at Sagamore Hill for several days prior and was moved to the hospital yesterday afternoon.
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Burns Fatal to Lena Kozha at Griffin Home
Mrs Lena Kozha, aged 42, died in Griffin hospital from burns suffered when her clothing ignited on a stove at her home last night. She leaves several children.
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Shelton
Lena Kozha
Griffin Hospital
Armistice envoys read terms in tearful triumph
Paris reports German envoys sobbing as they heard the armistice terms. Dr Mathias Erzberger opened the signing, addressed Marshal Foch, and the document was signed aboard Foch's private train. Ceremonial scenes followed at the Elysee and on Concorde Bridge as PM Clemenceau and others reacted.
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France
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Elysee Palace
Poincare
Clemenceau
Seine River
Concorde
Frederick Ebert
Foch
Victory Day Celebrations Across Massachusetts
Massachusetts observes a legal Victory day holiday with parades and mass meetings marking the war's end. Boston reports a large 20 000 strong parade of soldiers and sailors, a later victory march, and speeches by United States Senator Lodge at the City club. Schools close and government activities pause as patriotic services occur statewide.
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