08 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1919
Page
1
The 104th Infantry and 101st Engineers will receive discharge papers on April 28. The 101st and 103d Infantry are slated for April 29. The 102d Infantry, 101st and 102d Artillery have April 32 as their discharge date. The remainder of "YD" will be out of service on May 1.
President Wilson ordered the U S transport George Washington to move at once to a French port as peace talks unfold. Officials weigh it as a possible push to secure a quick agreement at the Paris conference. Also reports praise convoy system success against German submarines credited to Admiral Sims aboard the Mauretania.
Citizens celebrate heroes of a shattered 1020 era with a warm welcome camp from April 20. The public gathers to honor service members as preparations for a parade proceed in orderly fashion.
Depth charges and listening devices contributed to keeping the transatlantic bridge of transports and supply ships intact for allied victory. The merchant seamen, who carried cargoes across whether convoyed or not, performed magnificent work.
London April 7 An important statement on the peace conference work promised by Premier Lloyd George has been postponed until Tuesday. A Central News despatch from Paris says the British premier is confined to his Paris home with a severe chill.
Paris April 7 The Associated Press reports President Wilson stayed in bed most of the day but with steady improvement announced by his attending physicians.
The Shortt brothers plan to depart Ireland for Newfoundland on April 16 weather permitting. The crew expects to complete the transatlantic flight in about 20 hours as part of the $50,000 race.
Harold F Wheeler reports a history making homecoming as 5000 26th Y Division veterans arrive aboard the Agamemnon at Commonwealth Pier after 19 months in the world war. They debark at 6:30 AM and head to Camp Devens to join comrades from Mt. Vernon and America.
Two more transports, the Mongolia arriving tomorrow and the von Steuben leaving Brest soon, will bring the 26th Division home. Yesterday the total of U. S. men back reach ed over 17,000. Continued on Page 14 Front Col.
Ex Alderman Charles H Gaffney a druggist at 22 Third Street East Cambridge faced two holdup men who demanded money. After a tense exchange Gaffney fired his .38 revolver wounding no one as the robbers fled. Police searched the district but made no arrests. One suspect about 32, 5 feet 6 inches tall wore dark clothing. the second about 25 and slender.
Yesterday's average temperature was 55 degrees, with 49 degrees recorded at the same date last year. The data shows readings near Thompson's Spa with numeric values including 55 and 49 across the reported periods.
No passes will be given any of the men of the 26th Division after April 20 as preparations for their trip to a Boston parade proceed. Before that date every man should have been home at least once.
Camp Devens April 7 Discharge of the Fighting 26th will follow a Boston parade with May 2 marking the Yankee Division as history The first to receive papers will be the 104th Infantry Four days are needed to demobilize the entire division Records of troops are in perfect condition and mustering out at Devens is set to rush the 26th
Forecast for southern New England calls for showers Tuesday and cooler conditions on the mainland with Wednesday probably fair. Winds shift from north and northeast to moderate variable, northwest along the Atlantic coast. A moderate secondary disturbance lies over southwestern New England.
Governor Coolidge moves to proclaim April 25 a state holiday as the 26th Division’s grand review begins at 11 am. City and state agencies, social clubs, hotels, theatres, and auto groups coordinate with employment and recreation committees to welcome returning soldiers eagerly.
The Northeastern Department announces a final parade date at its headquarters. Colonel Williams confirms the schedule to reporters as irrevocable. About 19,000 soldiers will take part with 500 extra musicians requested by General Edwards.
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