12 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
1
Prime Minister Vy Lloyd George states Allied nations have agreed on postwar terms including punishment of the Kaiser and collection of war debts. European states demand enforcement and compensation totaling about 120 billion dollars, with Britain insisting on immediate action against the defeated powers.
Director General McAdoo urged continuing government control of railroads for five years or until January 1, 1924. In a letter to Senate and House interstate commerce leaders, he said prolonged operation would provide a fair trial and remove political questions, while keeping status quo through the next year or two unless Congress acts.
Troops reach Devens amid tensions over withdrawal. Premier states under no circumstances will the Navy be given up, signaling firm defense posture.
London December 11 Premier Lloyd George told Bristol the English military service act was passed to meet a great emergency and would lapse once the emergency passed. He stated there was no plan to renew conscription in any form and implied future use was unlikely.
An influx of Boston and New England servicemen in khaki and navy blue arrived in New York, Hoboken, and Brooklyn as five steamships discharged about 8000 wounded and healthy. The 26th Division draftees and Camp Devens troops returned aboard the Tenadores and other vessels, bringing 1100 sick and wounded including many still ill.
The former German Emperor is entitled to sanctuary in Holland, allowing his return to Germany. The article notes continued coverage on page 18. A short advertisement for L. C. cough drops ends the snippet.
In Roxbury a child writes of a mother supporting five or six children after their father’s death a year ago begging for a few mittens stockings sweaters or candy as Christmas nears. Hundreds of similar letters from children like Alice flood in seeking bright new toys for Christmas.
The Post Santa Claus vows to care for every troubled child, stressing that children's misfortune stems from parental neglect or failure rather than the youngsters themselves.
The New England championship dance contest runs tonight at Crescent Gardens on Revere Beach. Dancing continues until midnight with 15 minute trips to the door, and is held every evening through winter and summer.
Mr McAdoo explains the recommendation is not tied to any rail policy theory but to allow the nation time to shape its ideas carefully, emphasizing deliberate policy formation.
Copenhagen reports from Berlin say the entente governments may withhold food shipments to Germany until the Soldiers and Workers Councils are dissolved. The allies reportedly reserve the right to march into Germany if the demand is not met.
More than 1000 members of aero mechanic squadrons arrived at Camp Devens aboard the steamship Canopic. Exhausted but healthy, the young men slept in steam heated barracks after a tempestuous crossing from Liverpool. They were warmly welcomed by state and city officials in Boston earlier in the day.
The George Washington with President Wilson and party aboard Altered course after Azores and will reach Brest earlier than planned. The President now due in Brest at 10 AM Friday and will depart for Paris at 4 PM. American journalists on the Orizaba asked to stay aboard until the landing. The Orizaba already arrived in Brest and reporters went to Paris last night.
A vivid snippet captures a rugged voice exclaiming relief at returning to “good American dirt” with a grin and informal cheer, reflecting a frontier or rural mood through colloquial, spirited language.
Forecast indicates rain or snow on Thursday for Boston and vicinity, with Friday turning fair. Southeast to south winds will be moderate. Eastern New York expected rain Thursday then fair Friday. South New England sees rain or snow Thursday and fair Friday. North New England likely snow Thursday with warmer conditions in Maine and Friday fair. Coastal winds: north to middle Atlantic will be moderate southeast to south and east to south respectively.
Partial OCR shows scattered figures and dates with averages for yesterday and last year. Given unreadable lines, the readable data references average temperatures and a terse weather log dated 06-24 with a prior year comparison. No identifiable persons or organizations beyond Thompson's Spa are clearly connected.
Uncle Sam advises shoppers to “Shop Early” while Bedford Store Order Co. at 480 Washington Street promotes cash store orders for preparedness. The message echoes a wartime thrift appeal, urging timely procurement of goods and services.
Paris December 11 The address President Wilson will deliver to American troops after his arrival in France is awaited as one of the most important talks of his European stay. Europeans hope he will clarify his position on several vital points.
The president plans an undetermined location in France with visits to Metz and Strasbourg highly probable. He will lunch with the French president soon after arrival, hold a reception at Paris City Hall on Monday, and is certain to visit Italy though no date is set.
Fragmentary ad copy indicates a wartime or thrift-era push to shop early with cash store orders. The readable text centers on promotional phrases urging early shopping and payment options.
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