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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1918
Page
5
Allied fronts report heavy fighting around Mons as British and American forces push near the Meuse joining Belgian troops. French actions continue up to 11 o clock with Mezieres and Sedan crossing as troops welcome armistice and flags are raised.
Fragmented OCR shows multiple names and prices for services and goods. Names include THOS M HINDLE and FRANK GEIER'S SONS Co. along with telephone numbers and location hints. The readable items suggest a catalog of offerings from various merchants and trades in a historical advertisement page.
Reports from Paris and the front say French forces reach the Belgian frontier east of the forest of Treton near Avesnes and push to the east bank of the Meuse. American troops advance along the Sedan front with artillery and infantry gains while shells light the dawn mist.
The nations victorious in war unite to establish lasting peace based on disinterested justice. They pledge to aid central empires with food and relief, lift misery, and foster political reconstruction while urging patience and self control. Conquest by example and friendly help shapes a durable world order.
Newport News Virginia November 11 rioting scenes marked the peace celebration as thousands of soldiers and sailors seized city streets wrecked cars and restaurants and burned property. Food shortages blamed for raids. car service paralyzed and troops deployed to restore order.
Rome announces Monsignor Gerrett will represent the papal Secretariat at the United States jubilee of Cardinal Gibbons. A Home dispatch says Cerretty would depart for the United States midweek. Riotous joy erupts in Cambridge as Germany surrenders with bells, parades, and marching crowds praised by citizens and fire company leaders.
An off iMal communication from Berlin via London on November 11 states the Wolff bureau of the semiofficial news agency is now under control. It notes Comrade William Karle, but no records show who he is or if he is a journalist, as his name has not appeared among wartime German press writers.
The speaker urges steadiness of purpose as a people await their first feat and aims to help them define their place among nations. If they choose self control and peaceful accommodation, aid will follow. if not, patience and sympathy will guide the awakening and recovery that will come.
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