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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
10
Washington December 10 The Senate adopted a resolution by Senator Spencer of Missouri asking the Postmaster General if, without hampering public service, relatives can promptly request and receive by cable updates on the welfare of overseas officers and enlisted men who have not sent word for more than six months.
Benjamin P. Cheney once wealthy husband of actress Julia Arthur will be tried in Central Court before Judge Murray on a larceny charge involving 100 shares of Gila Copper Sulphite stock valued at 1775 dollars. His secretary Almond D. F. Adams will be tried on the same charge.
Newburyport December 10 influenza at Dummer Academy South Byfield forces closure of the school until after Christmas at least.
A Berlin telegram reports German protest over new naval terms claimed to exceed armistice limits. The Admiralty Commission at Wilhelmshaven allegedly demanded actions to meet armistice provisions, prompting a complaint from the Allies through a London dispatch.
The message sets a deadline of December 17 for surrender of British and Belgian ships in the Tyne and French ships at Dunkirk, and adds a new demand for the surrender of all German war vessels including submarines and river steamers. The British admiralty and foreign office insist no new terms were made and view the German push as propaganda.
The Boston Sunday Post will continue FH. F. Wheeler's timely series The Real Life of General Pershing next week, offering readers further insight into the life and career of the famed commander.
Twenty five severely ill and wounded from overseas are at Devens base hospital as demobilization continues. Among them Sergeant Leo J. Brown, critically ill with pneumonia, wears the cordon de guerre. Names and addresses of patients across Massachusetts and nearby states are listed for the hospital intake. A grand reception is planned for arrivals aboard the Canopic with military bands and escorts, as hundreds depart depots for barracks.
Theodore Roosevelt expresses in a public letter that the United States and Great Britain could agree on a universal arbitration treaty to make war between them impossible. He says disputes can be settled judicially and supports the English-Speaking Union while declining membership. He adds the U S should not match Britain’s navy but keep it strong as a peace instrument.
The former president states readiness to support a universal arbitration treaty with the United States and British empire. He argues that under no circumstances should there be resort to war between the two powers, signaling a push for lasting peaceful resolution.
Advertisement for Poslam cream and Poslam Soap claims rapid relief from itching and eruptional blemishes. Urges daily use and offers free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York City. Sold everywhere.
Washington December 10 The measure to regulate the meat packing industry follows President Wilson’s recommendations from the Federal Trade Commission. Chairman Sims states the bill may authorize the President to acquire and operate packers facilities or license their operation, or place the industry under direct federal license without acquisition.
Paris December 10 The government appoints Clement Simon former chargé d affaires at Timba and Belgrade as representative of France to the Czecho-Slovak state.
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