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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1919
Page
8
Budapest faces sweeping changes as Bela Kun's regime consolidates power. Rents drop, art requisitioned for national galleries, censorship tightens, and perceived looting ends with executions. Foreign correspondents face strict controls while entry requires Kun's permission. The regime claims peaceful aims and alignment with Wilson’s points.
Paris dispatch reports Russian Bolshevik foreign minister Tchitcherin's wireless message to Bela Kun intercepted by French wireless operators. The note claims the revolutionary movement is growing in America with Bolshevism particularly in New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan and cites a Philadelphia riot as attributed to Bolshevist influence.
Czech troops have captured Kaschau in southern Slovakia while fighting Hungarian Communists. German colonists in western Hungary and Transylvania oppose the Communists and seek independence. French troops in Szegedin and other areas are said to allow Communist control amid riots and parades.
The ad highlights a mahogany framed parlor suite with springs and loose cushions for comfort, Turkish arms and elegant backs. It touts a gray and blue silk velour covering and notes a special price of 375.00 for the remarkable set offered by Summerfield's home showroom.
In Parliament the military bill passed its third reading by 282 to 64 amid clashes over wasteful spending and conscription abolition pledges. Churchill defended government policy and warned Bolshevik threats fade if allied powers hold firm. He said Europe faces turmoil from the White Sea to the Caspian as Bolshevik forces push Germany and Austria toward chaos or alliance with Bolsheviks.
Churchill outlines the cost of the army of occupation at 133 million pounds for the year after deducting 70 million to be recovered from Germany. He says salvage could cover two to three times this year’s expense and warns Bolshevist threats require Britain’s influence abroad. Troop distribution is 176,000 in Britain, 120,000 in France, 264,000 on the Rhine, and 16,900 in Italy and nearby regions to address Italy Yugoslav tensions.
Mr Churchill explains that small Allied forces will remain in many areas to prevent trouble during the peace settlement. He cites 75,000 troops in the Middle East and Caucasus, 30,000 in Mesopotamia, and about 200 in north Russia and Siberia, totaling 89,000 with 59,000 noncombatants to be withdrawn. He argues force presence is needed to secure peace and uphold the treaty in cooperation with allies.
About 2600 Tidewater Boatmen's Union members, part of a Marine Workers' Affiliations strike, were cleared to resume work tomorrow under a private settlement with the Boat Owners' Association. The deal pays $110 a month with no hours change. other branches seek an eight hour day. Paul Bonynge represents the boatmen.
Owners predicted the strike would be resolved quickly, with an early conclusion and brief disruption anticipated.
Bolsheviki bombarded American and British positions on both banks of the Dvina in the Tulgas district and at Kurgoman yesterday afternoon. At midnight enemy infantry made a large attack on Kurgoman but was repulsed by allied artillery with numerous direct hits reported during shelling.
An enemy aircraft flew over allied lines along the ranwi lane, dropping propaganda. No hazardous devices were reported and no casualties occurred.
Governor Coolidge sent his first veto message to the Legislature objecting to a Boston borrowing bill for $500,000 to upgrade the East Boston ferry service. He said the city should fund such projects within its tax limit. The Senate postponed action on the veto to the next day.
The breakfast beverage saw price increases of two to five cents per pound with top grades at 53 cents. Flour, butter, eggs, and fish prices also rose or held firm as markets show persistent high costs. Groundfish and seafood follow weekly trend while meat prices stay elevated with little sign of easing.
Lawrence March 21 Charles Conley 25 a fugitive from Newark N J was arrested here after calling at the post office general delivery window for his mail He is accused of assaulting and robbing Superintendent Schenk of Newark taking valuable papers The arrest was made at the request of Newark police
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