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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
18
Allied reports say General von Tesma, former German military governor of Luxemburg, has been arrested and imprisoned at Metz by French authorities. He is accused of savage acts including ordering the shooting of over 100 civilians at Arlon in wartime. The charges are described as grave and mark a step toward justice for war outrages.
The drive to place pneumatic tube instalments in large cities like Boston should be accepted for months to test efficiency. Christmas demand shows many parcels fit eight-inch tubes, and holiday pressure highlights the system’s potential to improve mail distribution.
Boston Red Cross announces 1919 Christmas membership drive opens next Monday. Last year twenty two million people joined the Red Cross amid wartime help and its record is hailed as historic. In peacetime, the duty of service continues as President Wilson urges care for returning soldiers and aid for saddened lands abroad. Local chapter Lore in Boston opens tomorrow.
Headquarters for the sale of Christmas baskets trees and other seasonable decorations urges customers to begin purchasing now as the holiday display expands.
The Post criticizes Boston Elevated Railroad management for failing to improve service. Cars are dirty and fares rose to eight cents, reducing ridership. The piece urges better customer service, cooperation between workers and management, and restraint on future fare hikes.
A Sunday evening gathering at Symphony Hall voiced strong support for Irish self determination. Monsignor Splaine and Senator Walsh delivered eloquent addresses. the article argues for justice to Ireland aligning with Wilson’s war aims and postwar peace between Britain and the United States.
The Judge Advocate General’s report confirms U S soldiers in France and Flanders faced no executions for military offences since the war began, with only a limited number of death sentences issued and all commuted. The letter highlights strict discipline, respectful behavior toward civilians, and strong official backing.
The Post urges generosity for soldiers overseas and also reminds readers to care for poor local children. Humanity demands acting for all, and this Christmas season the Santa at The Post ensures no Boston child is forgotten on the Day of Days.
A call to readers to fund gifts for youngsters, noting last year’s 90,000 recipients and urging wider participation. The piece emphasizes the modest cost of a gift and the potential for a greatly expanded record this season as readers take on the task.
The piece argues that widespread Liberty bonds foster a lasting thrift ethos in the nation. It notes savings deposits remain steady or rise despite bond purchases, boosting individual and national credit, and compares the earned thrift to France’s wartime savings. It urges banks to provide information to sustain this thrift spirit after the final Liberty Loan.
Editorial criticizes slow Harvard Bridge repairs in Boston lasting six months or more. Calls for increased labor and faster completion to restore streetcar routes and public safety, urging efficient hustling over pokey methods.
Letter argues for periodic official audits of town treasurers by expert accountants appointed by the state. Cites that even trusted citizens breach trust and that audits would deter theft. Notes county seats as potential auditing hubs and asserts stricter controls protect reputations and save communities.
A letter to the editor asks if Maine had the death penalty for murder in the present generation. It states Maine abolished it in 1876, restored in 1883, and abolished again in 1887, followed by a reader’s note explaining the distinction between farther and further with examples.
Sir at what date did the separation of Norway and Sweden into two independent kingdoms take place. A mutual agreement for repeal of the union was signed Oct. 26, 1905.
Checks and plaids are in demand for sports skirts. Brilliant satin is used for smart suits. Buttons are not stylish on evening wraps. A homespun resembles Isnitted fabric. Dark nets are used for clabuoriate blouses. Jersey cloth with velour finish is popular. Watteau panel effects remain prominent. Velvet and cloth fashion new frocks for cold weather.
A compact note on snowfall and caution urges care on slick surfaces as fresh snow blankets the scene. The playful tone contrasts with a practical reminder to watch footing and avoid slips.
A motivational line urges persistence after a poor beginning, emphasizing endurance, late surge, and the possibility of victory through determined finishing effort. It echoes sports and competitive spirit with concise guidance for athletes and readers.
A bank clerk Percival in an Ohio town plays a cruel joke on his wife Agnes by pretending to be dead after an apparent auto accident. She collapses and remains hospitalized. doctors fear shock may harm her. The tale ends with a plea for common sense alongside humor.
The Observant Citizen notes repurposed Boston churches becoming movie houses and offices while recalling Spanish American War veterans and World War I memorial plans. He mentions bridge ideas for Chesapeake Bay, a elm tree desk souvenir, and local musings on future community projects and local industry.
A Massachusetts newspaper features a punning notice selling three Rhode Island Red pullets and a rooster for ten dollars. The ad mocks the notion of a rooster laying eggs, warning buyers that roosters do not lay eggs and joking about the rooster’s credibility.
An aphorism-like reflection notes that progress to the peak requires starting from humble beginnings. It emphasizes perseverance and gradual advancement as essential to achievement. The sentence uses a motivational tone to illustrate that ascent is earned from foundational work.
A humorous complaint notes a nationwide shortage of coffee cup handles causing cafes to serve handle-less cups. The author describes three methods to drink from such cups: waiting for cooling, wearing gloves, or using a straw.
The record notes Boston cold and warm extremes for December 16 with official figures showing 1 below zero in 1875 and 2 above in 188? The warmest on this date reached 61 degrees in 188? and 1911. The city has seen rain or snow on this date in many past years.
The article surveys the Gallery of Battles at Versailles, noting its 54 large canvases of French history from Tours to the Franco-Prussian War. It highlights Vernet’s siege of Yorktown and Napoleon’s five victories, and contrasts the modern wartime gathering with the grand, bygone era of Louis XIV to Louis XVI, concluding with a reflection on the resting past versus a new autocracy.
Weston completed the final leg of his continental crossing in good condition. An athletic reporter for the Post, Kenneth Roberts, who is serving as an American army officer, found it difficult to keep pace with him during the last hundred miles.
Matthias Baldwin born in a New Jersey town, trained as a jeweler and watchmaker in Philadelphia. A jewelry slump pushed him to tools and machinery, then to steam engines. He built a small model, then full sized locomotives including Old Ironsides, claiming speeds around twenty miles per hour.
A 1918 verse by Walt Mason condemns the Kaiser’s craven retreat from a Holland hideout. The speaker mocks the monarch’s cowardice, contrasting past aggression with present fear as crowds react with no pity. The poem frames the Kaiser as the world’s most hated gink escaping judgment.
The fragment notes Baldwin’s diverse talents in engines and jewelry making. It highlights his lifelong passion for tinkering with run-down watches alongside building steam engines, right up to his death.
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