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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1919
Page
16
The article dismisses Eugene V Debs plan for a nationwide general strike after his Supreme Court appeal was denied. It argues a strike to protest a single conviction under the Espionage Act is impracticable and unpopular and would fail before starting.
General Maurice, during his visit, dismisses German and Hungarian resistance to Allied decrees. He believes a small force of tanks, armored cars, and aircraft could quell opposition, noting prior bluffs in Germany and the lack of fight in the people. He endorses the view that the Germans will sign any treaty presented.
Will Hays heads to Washington to smooth factional differences within the Republican Party. He confronts two major quarrels in the House over Mann's control of the organization and steering committee with Longworth, and in the Senate over Penrose's bid for finance chair as radicals led by La Follette oppose.
The Associated Press believes Geneva will be the permanent official seat of the League of Nations. The piece praises Geneva for its republican traditions, beauty, healthfulness, accessibility, and history with humanitarian movements like the Red Cross, arguing it avoids The Hague precedents and suits a world body away from capitals of great powers.
The subject increasingly dominates global attention as she moves toward becoming the world’s focal point. Her growing influence and prominence draw widespread public and media interest across continents.
A Boston-related bill to raise council members from nine to 16 and switch to district elections lacks a required referendum clause. The editorial argues such a change must be decided by Boston voters, warning the measure violates home rule and should be defeated.
Delegates Chaplain Daniel Couve and Rev. Dr. Henri Anet report to the interchurch committee that German destruction in France hit Protestant churches as hard as Catholic ones, with at least 3 million dollars needed to restart congregations. The report says artillery and incendiary squads showed no creed, targeting both grand cathedrals and rural churches alike.
The new tax schedule, effective yesterday, raises telephone and telegraph charges and adds about 16 million dollars annually to telegram costs. A Pennsylvan ia and Jersey Central railroads rule requires personal photos on tickets, though local travelers are exempt.
Dispatches describe a Bolshevist upheaval in Hungary where the government has nationalized banks and shops, placed factories under elective management, and dispensed skilled professionals from Budapest to agricultural work with government-set wages. Rail service to France is reportedly severely disrupted.
The text notes that Pade rewski may travel to the Paris conference by airplane, marking a curious complication in the evolving conditions and a new chapter in current history.
The New York Sun shifts stance on congressional convening. It notes there is no method for self‑convening outside Congress action and cites Article I requiring yearly assembly on the first Monday in December unless changed by law. It adds such a safeguard needs a sessioned Congress and mocks prior self‑convening ideas.
The military authorities plan to allocate all 75,000 seats along the march route in Boston for returning soldiers and their families. The piece lauds the veterans for their service in battles like Chateau Thierry and the Argonne and urges friends and relatives to have priority viewing to honor the fighters.
A collage of reader questions and answers on bulbs and planting tulips, airship flight, walking speeds, coin weights, Serbian kings, Boston street origins, Noah's Ark, and an epitaph by Edward Hazen Parker.
Indiana farmer Oscar Benke claims a novel energy device uses his cow Bossy tail to drive a circular saw, turning milking routine into power generation. The setup reportedly saws a cord of wood in half an hour and no patent protection is cited.
A general wanted for a family of three with wages of 12 is advertised by the Boston Newspaper. Applicants must come well recommended and apply at the withheld address on 10.
A humorous essay urges readers to accept jokes without pout or peevishness. It cautions those who mock others when jokes land on them to learn to grin and enjoy lighthearted fun. The piece uses playful imagery of gaffs, vinegar, sugar, and lemon juice to encourage good nature.
A concise note states that willingness to work overtime will prevent underpayment, implying improved compensation conditions for extended hours. The text emphasizes timely overtime work as a key factor in earning adequacy.
A Post reporter asks Newton Newkirk where the promised two dollars are after praising him at a banquet for Mr. Carberry of the Post family. The note in a humorous plea says the speaker would rather pay nineteen dollars than be dunned for two and warns against being seen as tightfisted.
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston climate on April 2 citing official data. Records show 24 above in 1911 and 26 above in 1874 as coldest, with 4 degrees in 1918 as warmest. He notes no rain or snow on this date in most years, except 1912 and 1914.
Alexander the Great exemplified ancient Greece’s hard drinking. His tolerance faded in Asia, leading to fatal excesses such as the burning of Persepolis. His last days in Babylon were spent in fevered revelry, shaping debates on history’s course if Rome and Greece had diverged.
The column recalls daylight saving accuracy, historic anniversaries, and local curios. It mentions Dogfish and grayfish debates, whale steak flavor, and sunrises, with readers from Antrim to Salem sharing anecdotes about weather, spring signs, and community observations.
Boston writer Charles Franklin Jones rails against vanity in public discourse urging humility on the peace terms and League of Nations. He urges readers to avoid criticism when unsure and to speak only when they know.
Emile Zola, born in Paris to a mixed Italian Greek lineage and a practical French mother, rose from poverty to prolific writing. He published a landmark novel, championed Dreyfus, faced exile, and died from accidental carbon monoxide fumes with a public funeral.
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