03 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
1
A prominent ally asks Congress to welcome his presence and counsel on interpreting the 14 Points as a peace basis. He promises to advise on postwar proceedings and urges united action on after war problems while noting an imminent departure from Washington with sailing time uncertain.
Sir Frederick E. Smith says the British war cabinet with colonial representatives has unanimously decided to press the Netherlands to extradite the former German Emperor. The disclosure came in an Echo interview from Liverpool dated December 2.
Indignation rose over Brigadier General Charles H. Cole's removal from command in France. Boston officials demanded a full explanation and investigation, while regional leaders plan to pressure Congress for an inquiry into replacements of National Guard officers by regular army officers.
Boston officials consider a zone fare system for street car rides. An expert report by Professor Albert S. Richey of Worcester proposes several zones with fares based on distance. The Elevated trustees will review the plan at today’s meeting following the nickel fare launch.
The notice promotes Boston venues at Revere Beach with nightly evenings for winter and summer. It claims trains run every 15 minutes and touts the best jazz music in New England.
The War Department says the steamer Kroonland sailed from a French port on November 29 carrying 1349 soldiers of the 76th Division. On board were Headquarters Troop and Headquarters Detachment of the 76th, Ambulance Company 304, postal detachment, and sick and wounded totaling 704.
Factory use machines listed include five W. & W. single needle H and Singer two-needle Union button Metropolitan elastic special W. & W. butterhole Singer banding all at special values from Smith Taylor Co located 65 Bedford Street Boston.
The last air service men who landed from the Mauretania at Hoboken reached Camp Mills by 7 PM. They were met by camp bands and escorted to their barracks.
The food administration warns that consumer sugar sale restrictions stay the same for grocers and dealers buying from wholesalers or refineries. Public eating houses must continue to avoid open sugar bowls. When you think of flowers shot Think of Penn.
Nat Goodwin the actor underwent surgery in New York to remove one eye after damage from using the wrong ingredients in an eye wash. The procedure was deemed necessary and comes as the actor was recently touring with a comedy.
Raymond B. Fosdick, chairman of the commission on training camp activities, will sail to France aboard the presidential ship George Washington. He will represent the army in its relations with non military organizations, serving with the American expeditionary forces at General Pershing's request.
Burdett College announces special business courses for men mustering out. Classes begin any Monday at 18 Boyston Street. Public notice invites enrollment and details for veterans transitioning to civilian work.
President Wilson plans to travel to New York and board the liner George Washington to join the American peace delegation bound for France. He spent the day clearing executive affairs including meetings with Federal Trade Commission Chairman William Colver and War Secretary Baker before departure.
Continuation notes that the full text of the president's message appears on page 20 third column, with earlier portions printed on pages 6 and 7. The article signals a multi-page presentation of the address and indicates where readers can find the complete remarks.
Rioting in concentration camps in England and Holland noted. One year ago War Saving Stamps sales began in Virginia. German forces attacked west of Cambrai between Marcoing and Gonnelie with a capture at La Vacquerie.
Forecast for southern New England calls for snow or rain on Tuesday with a warmer trend on Wednesday. Northern New England includes snow Tuesday and Tuesday night west to east, warmer Wednesday with cloudiness and possible snow in central and eastern Maine. Winds along Atlantic coasts shift from moderate to southerly. Fair weather expected in the northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Maine as an exception.
Report appears as a garbled OCR snippet listing dates and numbers. It mentions temperatures yesterday and a one year ago figure, with random names and codes interspersed, lacking coherent events or identifiable subjects. The readable data is insufficient for a clear news item.
The Federal Trade Commission reports to Congress charging Swift & Co. Armour & Co. Morris & Co. Wilson Company Inc. and Cudahy Packing Co. with a combination in restraint of trade and controlling livestock and fresh meat sales. Evidence is cited to support the charges.
A government report presents extensive evidence of a meat packing cartel formed by Swift & Co Armour & Co Morris & Co Wilson Company Inc and the Cudahy Packing Company. It notes a national livestock division with fixed percentage shares and local market agreements, including a Denver split of fifty fifty between Armour and Swift.
Continued on page 12 column three advertises a book on rheumatism with a mailed free offer and reading about treatment. It notes a Wel dona address in Boston and mentions Wel dona rheumatism treatment available at Houghton & Dutton's Drug Dept.
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