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PERSHING WINS GREAT WELCOME FROM ALL PARIS; No Man in the Whole War Has Had Such a Wholehearted Reception. VISITS NAPOLEON'S TOMB Escorted to the Crypt, Which Only Royalty and Presidents Usually Enter. CHEERED BY THE DEPUTIES Applause in the Chamber Lasts Several Minutes-- Breakfasts with President Poincare. He Has Impressed French Leaders. Americans Fraternize with Poilus. PERSHING VISITS NAPOLEON'S TOMB Herve Sees England Outdone. Pershing at Napoleon's Tomb. Inspects Napolenon's Sword. French Chamber Acclaims Him. He's General "Peurchigne" Now. Arrival Cheers British at the Front.
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$0.15
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$3,600
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