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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
8
Baseball star Ed Harmon writes from France about trains rain and funny villagers as he adapts to wartime life. He describes a French girl who catches his eye, humor, and culture shock while awaiting front lines and language practice. The piece blends light romance with war-time travelogue and letters to a friend.
Washington December 13 The American Red Cross will not use any war relief funds for the central powers. General manager George E Scott said no relief work of any kind is contemplated there except possibly aid for American or allied prisoners refugees and internes.
Police ask nearby stations to locate 10 year old James Richards of 277 Meridian Street East Boston who vanished after saying he would buy peanuts. He wears a brown striped suit, black stocking cap with orange border, dark brown shoes, blue shirt and has a light complexion with a stiff right leg.
Washington reports say Peru and Chile responded informally to the United States note urging amicable settlement of Tacna and Arica. Peru favors US good offices while Chile expresses appreciation. Formal notes expected. Argentina may be considered if Washington offer advances.
Mrs. Martha Jane Holden, a dress maker living apart from her husband Clarence W. Holden, was granted $15 weekly support by Probate Court Judge Frost. Holden, a shipmaster tied to the Shipping Board, earned between $10,000 and $11,000 in the past two years and was also ordered to pay $10 toward his wife's legal costs.
Deputy Superintendent of Markets Peter J Connolly denied that cold storage birds are to be tagged. He said neither the superintendent nor anyone else has authority to issue such an order. the law only requires a conspicuous sign reading Cold storage goods sold here.
New York report details American gas defense push and wartime production. Five volunteers started gas mask production in May 1917, yielding 65 million masks and 600 000 horse masks by armistice. Edgewood arsenal facilities could produce mustard gas at 100 tons daily.
Twenty three University of Maine men are listed as dead or dying in action or from disease or accidents while in service. Eleven were killed in action, nine wounded, at least three cited for bravery and two awarded the War Cross. Report released by President Robert J. Aley from Orono.
Fred Erwin Whiting longtime Boston Herald staffer and former business manager died at his Auburndale home after a three month illness. Funeral arrangements will be private. He served as director of Hotel and Railroad News Co and held memberships in multiple clubs including Boston Press Club where he was president in 1893 94.
Sunday roast beef becomes a tasty Monday supper. The narrator chops the meat, adds spaghetti and stewed tomatoes, flavors with Al Sauce, and bakes slowly. Jim praises the dish, calling it leftovers for life, though the cook attributes the flavor to Al Sauce.
Washington December 13. A House resolution proposes permanent government ownership of telephone and telegraph lines. The measure, drafted with Postmaster General Burleson and approved by President Wilson, would extend wartime control until Congress orders otherwise. It directs appraisals and contract negotiations with Congress approval.
Administration officials cite a 1866 law that allowed government aid for telegraph construction and made operating privileges non transferable except for government purchase. The act provides for five appraisers two named by the Postmaster General two by the companies and a fifth chosen by the four.
Senate advocates of woman suffrage are polling to see if the House resolution for submitting a constitutional amendment can be adopted before Christmas. Chairman Jones said many Senators will leave Washington for the holidays, making an early vote unlikely unless all details are arranged.
The United States Employment Service takes over the Provident Teachers Agency formerly at 120 Tremont street to assist teachers seeking work. H. H. Howe leads the effort, operating from the State Director's office in the Kimball building at 18 Tremont street.
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