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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1919
Page
7
Managing Editor notes Premier Clemenceau’s vibrant, action driven presence at the peace talks. He dominates sessions, clashes with Wilson on issues, watches despatches, and defends hard lines against Germany while guarding France against Russia compromise.
Final tributes were paid by Boston officials and police to Patrolman James S Orr at St Peter's Church Dorchester. The 64 year old retiree served 34 years on the force including five years night duty at City Hall. He is survived by his wife and daughter Miss Gertrude Orr. Burial was in Holyhood cemetery.
The text praises courage shown by Clemenceau in pursuing a Dreyfus retrial and opposing defeatist propaganda. It notes French politics as peculiar and suggests future revelations depend on Clemenceau’s continued power, hinting at ongoing scandal coverage to follow tomorrow.
Four wounded veterans walked arm in arm along Tremont street. American Harry Lufkin, French Louis Ward, Canadian George Oxton, and Scottish Mark Nicholson—all World War I veterans—shared memories and stories of service in their countries’ armies. Ward plans to study at Yale. Nicholson bears the Mons star. Oxton lost a leg at Ypres. Lufkin had an ankle smashed at Saint Mihiel.
James J. Kirby of 331 Adams street Dorchester, son of Martin Kirby of Boston Post, was aboard the Roy H. Beattie when the wooden freighter burned at sea on Friday April 18. Reported that he joined the crew in the boats and was later picked up by a whaler and landed at Bermuda.
A joint Victoria New South Wales commission approves a bi state public works program costing nearly 12 5 million dollars. The scheme aims to provide ample employment for returned Anzacs across both states. Victory Bonds promoted as best bargain for the thrifty.
Lawrence braces for a major walkout as 32 000 textile workers threaten to strike over wage demands. The Central Labor Union pressed for immediate action and the 48 hour week dispute remains unresolved as clashes with police on Jackson street end without injuries.
Four United States sailors are dead and a fifth is missing after a motor launch returning a shore party to the Victory Fleet in the Hudson collided with the destroyer Henley early today. The accident occurred when the motor launch engine broke down. Dennis J. OConnell of Derby Connecticut is named among the victims.
The eighth annual ball of the Massachusetts Automobile Operators Association was held last night at Paul Revere Hall. More than 0 members and friends attended. William D. White chaired the ball committee with Arthur C. Sawyer secretary and Harry Fisner treasurer. J Philip Harriman, the association president, also served on the committee.
Paris April 28 At the peace conference plenary the Council of Four presented a treaty provision for the prosecution of former Emperor William by a five judge court for a supreme offence against international morality and the sanctity of treaties.
Louisville mayor says city will resist a postmaster general order raising local rates for the Home Telephone Co. and will investigate the city’s right to remove its poles and wires from streets.
Captain David Hanrahan was named naval attache at Warsaw in a historic first US appointment to the new Polish government. He previously served as port officer at Danzig. Buy Victory Bonds to turn camp fires into home fires.
New Grace corset of fine LX white batiste is made entirely double for greater durability. Pink cord-batiste corsets Grace offered for 1.50. Located on the third floor.
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