21 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1919
Page
1
New England begins a nation wide effort to meet a quota of 4.5 billion dollars for the Victory Loan campaign. Loan workers march through streets to promote the drive and boost patriotic support.
A settlement is confirmed immediately after a long conference with the general manager and assistant postmaster general. Drivers and operators consent to modify certain demands, avoiding further approval in Washington.
The telephone strike ends as service is set to resume at 7 00 this morning with a mass meeting at Grand Opera House at 8 30 to issue the full restoration order. The settlement is hailed as a victory for girl operators and their allies, though full demands were not met, salaries were raised.
With aim to raise 375 million dollars to pay war debts the Uncle Sam Victory Loan drives begin at 9 o clock this morning. Officials expect a record day as the campaign stakes its claim as the most spectacular of five drives. The fifth loan is seen going over quickly due to the Finish the War motive and bond attractiveness. Continued on Page S Third Column.
William R. O'Connor was elected secretary of the Boston Central Labor Union, defeating Henry Abrahams, the current secretary. The other officers were re elected with no contest.
The United States transport George Washington, sent from New York by President Wilson, has arrived at Brest, France, marking a notable delivery of American naval aid during wartime.
The report notes Edwards Boom is launched as the 26th assembly opens with a greeting to officers of the session. The speech highlights new initiatives and marks a ceremonial start to proceedings.
Major-General Edwards was toasted as the next President during a Boston dinner for officers of the 26th Division at the City Club after a 25,000 strong afternoon reception on the Parkman Bandstand. The event featured a spirited debate on universal military training.
Italy faces deadlock as Dalmatia remains absent from talks with Italian envoys. The stalemate prevents progress toward resolving claims and will keep all sides apart at today’s conference.
The council of four requires Germany to appoint representatives with plenipotentiary powers at Versailles. Paris reports show talks among Sonnino Orlando Lloyd George and Clemenceau continuing on Italian and Jugo Slavic issues. President Wilson yet again does not attend the morning sessions and may join only if a decision is reached at a later meeting.
Governor Smith purchased a $1000 bond to launch the drive at one minute past midnight in Times Square. About $100,000 in bonds were sold in the first hour. Early buyers included Mr. McAdoo and Brigadier-General Charles H. Cole of the 26th Division.
More than 20000 people crowded Boston Common yesterday afternoon to pass resolutions demanding immediate U S recognition of the Irish republic. The crowd hissed Mayor Peters for revoking the Parkman bandstand permit to host the 26th Division reception, while ex mayor Curley said he would have upheld the meeting’s right to use the bandstand.
War declared with Spain in 1898 and Vera Cruz capture in 1913 are listed alongside World War I era notes. The entry notes a German arms protest reply in 1915 and a 1911 California earthquake. A one year prior note recalls British air raids on Armentieres and Thourette railroad junction and Armenian forces in Turkish Armenia. Guatemala declares war on Germany per the National Assembly.
Forecast for southern New England shows local rains Monday and cooler mainland, with Tuesday fair and moderate winds. Northern New England follows a similar pattern with local rains Monday, cooler conditions, and Tuesday fair as winds shift from northwest to moderate.
Vienna reports control seized by the Soldiers' Council. Quiet streets as property of those who resist is being communized. Government name may remain but Bolshevik aims dominate policy.
The Budapest scene mirrors earlier upheaval as the Volkswehr takes over policing. The Parliament building is occupied by two battalions under Colonel Stoessel Wimmer, acting on orders from the Soldiers' Council, which is described as Socialistic or Communistic.
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