22 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1918
Page
1
Newsreels describe 71 ships and 19 U boats surrendering near Scapa Flow as Gen. Pershing is awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. American battleships join a ceremonial release with observers watching a destroyer sink and notes of victory echo through Orkney and Chaumont.
The article recounts Admiral Hugh Tondvan and Br tisteradd forces presenting terms of armistice for German sea power on 17 December. It describes Gen John Pershing’s leadership in France, honors given at his headquarters near Paris, and President and American people praising his service. The piece notes the historical setting of the American Army in Europe, the reception by French towns, and references to monuments and flags as veterans’ event details unfold.
Report describes the seizure of Posen in Prussia by Polish forces amid large military activity. Mentions surrounding forts, territorial stakes, and the impact on governance as tensions rise across the border region. Names of places and figures appear in fragmented OCR.
The article surveys Bulgarian attitudes after setback in the war, detailing claims on Macedonia and Thrace, harsh treatment of prisoners by Bulgarian authorities, and regional resentments. It cites dismissive wartime sentiments, leadership rhetoric, and the impact on civilians, soldiers, and economies amid occupation and Allied pressure.
King George and Queen Mary hosted aboard Admiral Beatty’s flagship as Allied and American admirals met amid the German surrender. The King reviewed the British grand fleet with enthusiasm, then watched ships depart as the German surrender neared.
The liner Campania, once queen of the seas and a Cunard transatlantic flier, broke from her moorings at the Firth of Forth and collided with a battleship. She sank before beaching. crew saved. The incident location and full details were not released.
London November 21 Sir John Lavery has begun a canvas capturing the surrender of the German fleet arranged in Admiral Beattys cabin aboard the Queen Elizabeth He painted a study during conferences and will base a larger work on it The painting will feature about fifteen figures including Beatty Browning Tyrwhitt and the five German delegates and may be shown at the Royal Academy next year
Senate critics led by Watson Kellogg and Sherman attacked President Wilson for seizing marine cable lines and express agencies claiming it aimed at government ownership and censorship. They argued the move had no wartime necessity and warned it bypassed Congress as hearings noted potential price increases and strategic risks.
Details of a forthcoming voyage to England are reported with plans to depart December 4. Delegates are unnamed but Taft is not expected to join the party, while Baruch is mentioned. The fate of freedom of the sea remains a central, harsh topic at Versailles.
Wage increases for street railway employees were announced, retroactive to August 12, covering city lines and interurban routes. Rates ranged from 38 to 42 cents per hour for various crews with equal pay for women. back pay to February 1, and absorption of costs by companies approved.
The report outlines wartime diplomacy and Allied plans as American and British leaders discuss terms with France and England. It notes insistence on naval disarmament, freedom of seas, economic control, and potential postwar adjustments with emphasis on reducing armaments and maintaining balance among major powers.
A New York statement from a committee on foreign trade proposed a tariff system to set wage standards, unify prices for domestic and foreign markets, and oppose free trade treaties as threats to global stability. The commission warned that continuing alliances in tariff treaties would fuel commercial hostility.
Ships laden with flour for Holland will depart from American ports soon under government authorization. The cargoes will enable an immediate increase in Dutch food rations. Five Dutch vessels will replace those not requisitioned as the United States continues control of neutral ship movements and cargoes.
War Department reports additional casualties from the sinking of the transport Otranto on October. Died are Sergeants Powell James R of Jacksonville Florida Bederbert EC Stevens Point Wisconsin Corporals Johnson C R Loulaville Georgia Privates Her Indianage Ragewood BA Hickory Point Tennessee Lee F F Braphens Pottery Georgia Buach C J Lockland Ohio Eldon M Coldwater Ohio eater James E Norristown Georgia Thomas polsheme Tennessee Bite Ghiteaker Charite Chappien and Tennessee
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