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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
10
Berlin reports the Bavarian government has opened talks to seal an alliance with Russia. The Bavarian Volks Zeitung says the action follows unreliable food from the entente and the availability of grain from Russia.
The War Finance Corporation will keep the 200 million dollar five percent one year bonds open beyond this week. Subscriptions were oversubscribed on the first day but will be allotted to banks that have supported the government’s war finance efforts. Federal reserve banks say not all banks had a chance to participate yet.
The 21st annual Massachusetts Ice Dealers Association convention ended with a banquet after two days of sessions at the New American House. George A. Taylor of Cambridge was elected president, with G. H. Vater and O. Hayward as officers, and Ralph Taylor, Marshall Abbott, and John Hill as executive committee members.
The League of Nations drafting committee has completed 15 of 27 articles. The extra article is unknown. The panel will likely finish its draft tomorrow in French and English parallel columns. A full league commission meeting is expected Saturday to review the revised covenant before submission to the five major powers.
Captain Henry T. Comerais of the 101st lauded Colonel Logan for molding the 26th into a unified unit that fought at Chateau Thierry. He recalled frontline service and near misses, saying historians will detail the unit’s shock troop role and ground won. The talk ended with thanks to Comerais and a tribute to fallen members.
Former Governor John L. Bates' bill to punish unnaturalized foreign born residents with firearms faced a legislative committee. The measure sets 50 dollars or 30 days in jail per offence and allows arrest without warrant by game wardens and police if there is belief a firearm holder is foreign born. Edward N. Goding testified the bill targets Bolshevism and agitation.
Silas M Locke prominent business man and former town auditor hanged himself in Boxford, the same spot where his first wife killed herself seven years ago. Passersby found the body dangling from a door. Medical Examiner Dr Richmond B Root ruled death by self action. Locke had lived in Salem, moved to Boxford about ten days ago, and leaves three brothers and a sister in Salem. He will be buried tomorrow. The death was not disclosed until this afternoon.
Marshal Foch arrived in Spa and met German armistice commissioner Erzberger in a private car at 9 30 am. The 40 minute talks conveyed Entente decisions. Erzberger appeared moved after the conference and returned to his train.
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick W. Dickman commander at Souther Field and Major John W. Butts executive officer were killed when their plane crashed during a routine flight in Americus Georgia. The two West Point graduates had completed the field's final maneuver before the engine failed and the craft fell from about 200 feet. Major Butts hailed from Cisco Texas.
Chaplain Daniel Couve of the French army spoke at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul on experiences of the war. He warned the crowd that most soldiers return not as better men but often worse and that true change will occur only after they need rest and support.
London reports the allied armies in north Russia face a grave risk as Bolshevik forces press on Archangel and Murmansk fronts. Sir Ernest Shackleton warns of real danger and urges immediate reinforcements, noting supply delays from England and the threat of another Khartum.
Floral tributes and hundreds of messages crowded Mayor Peters on his 47th birthday as he read correspondence and performed duties. Patriots Day will see store suspensions in Boston per Retail Board of Trade vote. Boston Machinists Union 264 reported four new charters sought in four months for Milford Hopedale Whitinville and Woburn Winchester districts with about 1200 Draper Mills employees to be organized. A mass meeting was announced by Agent Connolly.
Copenhagen reports indicate the Ruhr strike has spread to Krupp works with about 120000 workers involved. Hamborn district workers were expected to join. delegates plan to pause after April 10 while keeping pumps running, risking mine flooding.
Record shows poll results Yes No with counts 10 985 counted yesterday 106 1 820. Notes on appointments by Mayor Peters include Richard F. Andrews as Street Commissioner and Edward B Daily to Board of Assessors. Also reports arrest of Charles Shupeck and a push for enrollment at the Trade Union College in Roxbury opening Monday.
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