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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1918
Page
6
Sergei Rachmaninoff gave a memorable piano recital yesterday afternoon in Symphony Hall. The performance drew a large audience and conveyed the spirit of a master through vivid interpretations.
A music critic lauds Rachmaninoff for a performance marked by heart and mind, noting the pianist’s tonal color, phrasing, and absence of focus on technique. The program included Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt, with strong emphasis on musical communication.
A concert review lauds Mr. Rachmaninoff for clarity and intensity in Chopin Polonaise and nocturnes, praises Liszt Rhapsody color, and notes audience calls for more of his own music. The writer calls him a servant of the composer yet a powerful musical personality.
London reports from Amsterdam say the Berlin strike has grown to serious proportions with only two newspapers being published as small leaflets. It is claimed about 350,000 workers are on strike, signaling a major disruption in the German capital.
The American army of occupation reached its objectives today with advance units extending along a 30 kilometre semicircular boundary pivoting on Coblenz. Units spread out like a fan, taking up positions at various points as the occupation line consolidated.
The 32d Division holds the left of the bridgehead with the Second and First Divisions to its right while two French divisions occupy the right flank. As detachments reach the bridgehead towns, infantry move in behind the line as bands play American airs. Officers use public buildings as HQ, billets are in hotels and homes, and the main force camps west of the bridgehead after a four week long ride from the front in France. The men, now resting, wonder where they go from here.
The funeral of Lieutenant William J. Irwin of the Boston police department was held at his father James Irwin's home in Ware. Rev. Roland D. Sawyer officiated with music by a mixed quartet. Burial followed at Aspen Grove Cemetery with pallbearers including George Irwin, Christopher Irwin, Kenneth MacQuarrie, Granville MacQuarrie, Chief Buckley, W. D. Dillon, William Burton, and James Stevenson.
A letter from Maude describes a poor family with multiple ill parents and many siblings seeking aid from Post Santa. The note requests items for Christmas as parents face illness and unemployment while the campaign enters a crucial week to fund gifts for deserving children.
A plea from the Post Santa workshop at 1 Ke Washington street asks readers to donate money and gifts to aid impoverished families. Letters from donors and recipients describe hardship and hope, while supporters like Joseph A. Maynard underscore community effort to supply toys, stockings, and comfort for Christmas.
Sergeant Eriest Cardwell, a Black member of the 157th Depot Brigade, is said to have killed a street car conductor and wounded the motorman before being captured by an unarmed military policeman after hours of search. He is detained at Camp McClellan stockade pending feeding conditions.
Washington reports more than 50000 was raised at a National Woman's Party suffrage rally. Donations included 1000 from Mrs. O H P Belmont and 25000 from the New York State branch plus 15000 from the Pennsylvania branch and 1000 from the DC branch. Speakers announced a planned Lafayette Square demonstration and burning of President Wilson's Paris speeches.
Control of the Boston City Council is the stake in tomorrow's city election which promises a very light vote. If the Good Government Association candidates fail, control may shift from the reform faction for the first time under the present city charter.
The Good Government Association backs the mayor as seven council candidates and three school committee hopefuls battle for seats in a calm off year election. Three women in the school race Frances Curtis Mary Meehan and Mary Matthews contend for the board amid labor ties. License devolution is the other key issue with liquor sales paused until post demobilization.
Rev Gabriel Maguire urged Ulsterites and Nationalists to embrace religious tolerance to settle the home rule question. He said distrust stems from religious differences and must be eradicated before any progress toward peace can be made.
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