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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1918
Page
7
A wide discussion on President Wilson plans and aid to central powers draws mixed reactions. Senators debate punitive terms for Germany, urging justice and imposition of military and economic penalties while supporting food and life necessities for affected populations.
A dense chronicle lists major WWI events from 1914 to 1918 and beyond including battles of Verdun Somme and Ypres, naval actions in the North Sea, shifts in alliances with Greece Romania and Russia, the United States entering the war in 1917, and the eventual collapse of the Central Powers. It also notes political changes such as Bolshevik power in Russia and the armistice on November 11 1918. The account references key leaders and places like London Paris Berlin Salonika Jerusalem and Baghdad along with pivotal moments and dates.
In Richmond bells rang and whistles blew as armistice news spread. Crowds filled streets and churches held thanksgiving services. War fund drives raised substantial sums during the day’s celebrations. Similar scenes of jubilation and parades occurred in Norfolk Charlottesville Bristol Cumberland and Rockville as communities marked the victory with mass gatherings and noisemakers.
The body of Samuel Insley, a mill worker, was found in the Weomeco River beneath Humphreys Bridge at 11 o clock this morning. Authorities believe he hanged himself after a predicted ride to the other world during church services the prior evening. He was about 40 years of age and survived by one daughter.
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