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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1919
Page
12
Secret War Orders Explained To Send 5000 Soldiers
The Secretary of War allegedly sent 5000 American troops to Silesia. In fact Pershing requested they go to France for armistice duty to avoid leaving the First Division in France. Fate of Silesia depends on General Foch. Congress headlines another phantom army maneuver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National House
Secretary of War
General March
Silesia
France
General Pershing
Foch
Congress
Rent Boosters and Profiteering in Housing Market
Hearings before the State Commission on the Necessaries of Life show rent raisers acting greedily and unjustly with boosts from 55 to 100 percent in a year. Scarcity of housing fuels extortion. the remedy is widespread building to increase supply and reduce competition. Publicity and higher property assessments are unlikely cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commission On the Necessaries of Life
The President's Trip and the Peace Treaty Debate
The piece defends President Wilson's public tour to advocate treaty ratification. It argues hostile Senators have attacked him for months, justifying the President presenting his case to the people rather than replying to every critique. It notes the public journey will be informative and appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
United States
Cavell case cited in bar association report
The American Bar Association debate in Baltimore addressed the killing of Edith Cavell by German authorities in Belgium. A minority report argued military law generally allowed such executions and warned against changing spy laws, citing women as effective spies despite Cavell being an exception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
American Bar Association
Baltimore
Edith Cavell
Belgium
Miss Cavell
Cavell
Bar Association
Philanthropist Not a Conspirator in War Era Debate
The text argues that the subject was a philanthropist rather than a conspirator and posits it would have benefited Germany materially and militarily if she had been spared. It frames the assertion as a moral and strategic consideration from a wartime perspective.
Immigration debate over future American labor needs
The article argues that wartime emigration has cooled, with fewer new arrivals and many returning foreign-born workers. It cites British reports of a European exodus but predicts that U S policy will curb mass immigration, favoring skilled and compliant entrants and extending passport controls to refine selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Atlantic
Europe
Post
Pershing Honored by Congress as Model of Duty
The piece lauds General John J. Pershing, noting his elevation to full general by Congress and the planned joint session. It praises his loyalty, duty, and leadership across three continents, calling him a beacon for youth and a exemplar of democratic achievement. It emphasizes that many paths to service exist beyond military fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Pershing
Congress
Clark
Cannon
Pershing
Senator Johnson Skews Taft Discussion on Treaty Support
The piece quotes Senator Hiram Johnson dismissing Taft's peace treaty writings, calling Taft a pleasant old gentleman whom everyone respects. It notes Taft's 1908 presidential victory and his 1912 support, while hinting at Johnson's past opposition and the evolving political stance surrounding the treaty debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Johnson
Taft
Mr.Taft
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Taft
The
United States
Roosevelt
Johnson
Debate Over Treaty Views Divides Party Figure Hiram
A sizable faction within the party aligns with Hiram on treaty opinions, highlighting a rift centered on his stance and the resulting political contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram
Mr. Neal Proposes Six to Eight Cent Fare Plan for Boston Elevated
President Neal of the Boston Elevated urges replacing the 10 cent fare with a zoned six cent inside three miles and eight cents beyond eight miles, aiming for an average seven cent fare. He plans to eliminate subway rentals and taxes and cover deficits by taxation if needed. Neal, a practical rail man, argues the plan could reduce costs and boost ridership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Legislative Commission
Neal
Canteen on Boston Common to Close at Midnight
The soldiers and sailors' canteen on Boston Common will shut down at midnight next Monday after serving since its inception. It fed over 250 000 men with meals and low prices and offered recreation, free tours, and mass cigars at cost, with praise due to the devoted women volunteers and organizing men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Common
Board of Trustees
Notable Expatriates and Royal Visitors Dominate Society Page
Charles H. Mackay plans major Fifth Avenue residence and New York social entry after divorce. Fred A. Lagrange, rail inspector and South American trader, displays extensive global commerce ties. Mrs. Robert A. Woods leads Boston Business Women's Club on world trip with a travel clock. Earl Haig prophecy noted amid Haig of Bemersyde lineage. Dr. Royal S. Copeland curates a bold drug-addict cure program in New York. Frederick Nivan shifts from journalism to fiction, travels widely. Shah of Persia Ahmed Miszah arrives via Paris with a 20‑person suite, plans Liberty Bond purchases and England bound shopping. England to benefit least from his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Sultan Ahmed Miszah
Paris
America
England
Oldest Inhabitant Recites Boston Weather Record
An elderly observer recalls Boston weather history for August 30. He cites official figures showing highs around 188 and 190, a low of 49, and notes no rain on this date in the past decade except in 1911 1913 1915 and 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Roadside discovery of Newton Newkirk stuns locals
Report describes finding Newton Newkirk by a roadside with little of him identifiable. A car at the scene is described as ruined, reduced to junk, leaving authorities with scarce clues about the incident.
A Blunder in the Dark at the Movies
A reader recalls a comic misadventure at a cinema where darkness, mistaken seating, and a flirtatious stranger lead to a series of awkward episodes. The narrator ends up in the wrong pew and escapes amid tangled misunderstandings and a curious chocolate gift.
How Man Learned to Fly in Early Warfare
The article recounts early military aviation from 1911 to the Balkan wars and World War I, detailing reconnaissance flights over Juarez, didier masser’s execution as a spy, and the shift from peacetime experiments to armed use. It notes French German and British air campaigns and early experiments with artillery against aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Didier Masser
Con
France
Germany
England
Krupp
Mystic docks visit recalls wartime ties and local tales
The Observant Citizen column recalls Captain Hammersley and the Swazi docking at Charlestown, notes wartime links and shipyard changes in Boston and Bumkin Island, cites a unique traffic sign near Massachusetts and Commonwealth avenues, along with community vignettes from Salem to Chelsea and anecdotes from readers about hailstone sizes and a Boy and wood scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickard
G.C. 5S
Fashion Trends Highlight Evening Lace and Sailor Styles
The era favors Pilot lace and indestructible voile, with oval waistcoats, broad garden hat streamers, and three ruffle capes. Sailor hats show lower bands while latticework trims gain popularity. Black horse hair hats gain lace trim and coats feature oversized pockets.
The Housekeeper's Story by Mary Roberts Rinehart
A distinct mystery by Mary Roberts Rinehart features in the upcoming Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The piece contrasts with her usual style and introduces a fresh narrative angle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Boston Sunday Post
Two Minute Talks for Americans by Charles Franklin Jones
Boston columnist Charles Franklin Jones urges tact as the key to guiding public opinion and voting toward peaceful solutions. He argues force breeds counterforce and advocates persuading others to see the merits of one's side and learning from them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Franklin Jones
Boston
Athol man L S Van Valkenburg admired for baseball zeal
The article profiles L S Van Valkenburg of Crescent street Athol as a devoted Democrat and avid baseball fan who also enjoys miniature travels to see moving pictures in various cities. It notes his routine for a stable old age and his habit of sampling films during trips. An offhand sign at Roxbury Captain Skillings’s desk contrasts with riverfront elderly crowds near the Charles River enjoying music and quiet Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Maid
George
Ladylove
Athol
L. S. van Valkenburg
Crescent Street
Captain Skillings
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Charles River
A Friendly Word with the Police editorial praised
A reader from August 27 thanks the Post for its clear fair editorial The writer believes the piece may avert a potentially serious situation and expresses strong appreciation for the newspaper's stance and advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Wexd
Birthday Bio Briefs: Stephen Kearny’s Early Life and War Service
Stephen Kearny born 1794 in Newark New Jersey to an adventurous Irish family. He left Columbia College for war in 1812 and rose to brigadier general by the Mexican War era. He led the Army of the West through the Santa Fe Trail capturing Santa Fe and California, served as military governor of Mexico City, and died in St. Louis after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Kearney
United States
Newark
New Jersey
Michael Kearney
Ireland
Jersey
Stephen
Columbia College
Queenstown
Kearney
Quebec
Mexico
Nebraska
Army of the West
Santa Fe
California
City of
St. Louis
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