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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
10
The Boston City Council of 1919 will have nine members with seven candidates seeking the presidency. President Walter L Collins steps aside for others, Edward F McLaughlin signals potential for stronger floor work, and Mayor Peters has not intervened in the leadership race.
The article outlines a power struggle among council members with Francis J. W. Ford as a central figure. It notes Ford's independent stance and potential to win anti-Government votes or flip other Good Government members. It also mentions Daniel W. Lane, Henry E. Hagan, James T. Moriarty, Daniel J. McDonald, and J. A. Watson seeking the presidency and possible coalitions.
In a World War I reminiscence a former Yankee pitcher recalls rough training with bagnet dummies and Australian troops. He notes officers punishing humor with two weeks' pay while praising fearless, shouting Australian drills and the fierce, defiant belting of the enemy off the map.
The soldiers describe a grim, disciplined mood after drill as they return to the trench eager to confront the enemy. They pledge to make their foes proud to fight beside them and stand ready for the command to advance. The group carries a fierce, resolute air as they wait.
The Turkish government issued an official statement threatening to stop non Turks newspapers reviews and books published abroad claiming recent articles clash with Turkey’s interests Greek papers from Constantinople report denouncing crimes by Turks has prompted the warning and response from Ankara noted in Saloniki.
Paris dispatch notes Figaro report of a German plan to strike Paris with 35 aircraft carrying 5000 incendiary bombs to start fires that water would feed and a second 35-plane squadron would drop conventional bombs on firefighters and crowds illuminated by fires.
In Warsaw on December 16, Polish officers arriving from Sebastopol report that letters purporting to come from the former Emperor Nicholas are now reaching the czar's mother near Livadia Crimea every ten days. The dowager empress and her household believe he is alive based on this information.
Copenhagen December 18 Herr Landsberg secretary of publicity in the German government announces to the congress of soldiers and workmen that General Scheuch the Prussian minister of war has resigned.
A dramatic platoon assault described by a sergeant showcases a mock bayonet drill that overwhelms three dummy lines in minutes. The Australians cheer as officers urge restraint, praising the Americans for their bold, aggressive attack that energizes the camp.
Protestant churches announce events across the city. The Cathedral Church of St Paul holds a Christmas Eve midnight service with Holy Communion at 11 30 p m and a noon day sermon by Rev Alan McL Taylor. Rev Robert Goldsmith speaks at Shawmut Forum Sunday night on Victory and the League of Nations. Rev William Harman van Allen lectures Friday at the Advent Church on Problems of the Peace Conference. Unitarian laymen plan a conference at Church of the Unity Springfield Friday to Sunday January 10 11 12.
H. P. Maxim of the American Radio League warned the House merchant marine committee that amateurs and experimenters should drive development rather than a government monopoly. He cited a discovery by an amateur that prompted the government to seize the Sayville German wireless station.
Washington December 18 Senator New of Indiana Republican introduced a bill to make displaying the red flag unlawful in the United States. He condemned the red flag movement as sacrilege to the memory of soldiers who died in France.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People telegraphed Governor Stanley of Kentucky asking punishment for masked men who lynched a discharged Black soldier at Hickman Kentucky after he resisted arrest and allegedly beat a sheriff. The plea warns that such atrocities threaten the aims of the war.
Seventy five members of the force of the U S Employment offices of Boston last night held a conference and dinner at the Hotel Westminster. Martin J Leonard of the State director's office was toastmaster and addresses were delivered by Director Lord, Assistant Director Charles K E Buck, Edward F McGrady, and others.
Cardinal O Connell will celebrate Christmas Eve midnight mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross with a possible overflow basement service. Sunday marks the archdiocese priests’ 23rd ordination anniversary and several pastors celebrate silver jubilees. Immaculate Conception Church hosts two high Masses at 4 am and 10 30 am with sermons by Rev. Charles Lyons and Rev. James McGovern.
New York. Thousands of crippled soldiers would be offered employment making toys. The plan was announced at the Toy Manufacturers of America annual convention. More than 100 producers attend with M C Ives of Bridgeport, Conn., as chairman. Materials will be sent to soldiers unable to leave home.
St John s Newfoundland December 18 6372 men joined the Royal Newfoundland Regiment with 3757 casualties and 1180 killed by armistice. Militia department figures released show 210 decorations awarded for bravery.
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