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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
23
The Boston Post issue from December 19, 1919, lists its office at 259 Washington Street, Boston Massachusetts. It identifies itself as an Independent Democratic paper for New England with volume and issue details.
In Lawrence a committee protests city marshal action against the Workers' Sunday School. They insist the school will continue and teachers will promote industrial democracy and working class solidarity while instructing children, asking that the phrase about freedom be amended to reference the United States government as the enlightened authority.
German Defence Minister Noske warns that a revolution in the United States would trigger famine for Germany and other central and eastern European nations. He asserts there is no real chance of upheaval in the United States but emphasizes the global consequences of disorder.
Secretary Lane plans to retire but will not leave the Cabinet now, saying he does not want to add burdens. He cites the need to earn more money than government pay allows, and praises his own service and relations with others while staying in office for the moment.
Herbert Hoover tells a Congressional committee that 15 to 20 million people in Finland Poland Austria and elsewhere in Europe face starvation unless aid is found. He proposes US Grain Corporation sell surplus wheat and flour on credit to these hungry populations, aiding Britain France and Italy and meeting the international humanitarian obligation.
The speaker argues that a cashless approach is needed to prevent famine amid a bread surplus. He asserts that the United States cannot allow millions to starve while insisting on cash payments, calling it an exercise of national benevolence.
The Washington opinion barometer foresees a workable compromise on the peace treaty with enough Senate support to ratify. Democratic and mild reservation Republicans are expected to craft an agreement by Christmas recess aimed at securing 64 votes. The piece notes the 18th amendment and Volstead act as constitutional tests likely to reach the Supreme Court.
The piece defends Governor Coolidge for appointing former Governor McCall as a judge, arguing the choice reflects wisdom and public good, not political bargaining or convention aims. It asserts the nomination received universal praise and criticizes any claim of political motivation.
The piece argues the 35 million dollars earned by Canadian army canteens during the war could be distributed pro rata to soldiers. It notes the money came from soldiers' pockets and would be a fair return, suggesting thanks from fighters and broad application elsewhere.
The piece notes Ex-Speaker Clark and Senator Harding joining the early nomination races. It discusses the unknowns of the big fight, with possible issues including the League of Nations, Americanism versus Red activities, railroads, labor, and tempering Prohibition.
The article notes ongoing litigation over the wartime prohibition edict set to take effect next month. Rhode Island files its papers through the attorney general, with New Jersey also entering the case as arguments proceed in Washington.
The Old South Trust Company closed after depositors balance concerns and a bank commissioner takeover. Officials expect full depositor repayment with stockholder recovery, noting federal reserve backing steadies the system and other banks seek to acquire its assets to resume operations soon.
Gamaliel Bradford challenges Havelock Ellis by showing women of achievement across history. War era returns Miss Margaret Lawrence to the stage, and John A. Bush uses a bean and walnut visual aid to illustrate efficiency. John F Parker paints lifelike Doughboys, while Robert Kerble leads a vast Basutoland parish. Catherine Higde Schneider patrols New York Chinatown, and Miss Margaret Calhoun Simonds links to Erskine-Mars and Calhoun.
The oldest inhabitant recalls Boston weather with 10 below in 1875 and 7 in 1884 as coldest for December 19. The warmest on this date reached 64 in 1899, and no rain or snow has fallen in the last decade except in 1910, 1912, and 1914.
A chance to earn pocket money offers a liberal cash reward to readers of the Post who can help free Stealthy Steve from the predicament Mr. Newkirk will leave him in at the close of the next to last chapter. Follow the serial closely and win.
Stealth Steve, a U S secret service operative aboard the Loon, sinks 21 German subs during a voyage to aid the Kaiser. A London layover reveals six Zeppelins in a nightly bombing raid which he stalks from above and then attacks.
In a dramatic air clash above London, Stealthy Steve aboard the Loon dives on six Zeppelins. He uses a gravity annuller to halt the dive and shoots down the bombs with ignition bullets, destroying four Zeppelins and setting the rest to flee. End story notes shift to various historical and local items.
Philip V of Spain born December 19 1683 founded the Bourbon dynasty which established the current royal line and influenced the nation’s ruling house. The note highlights his role as founder of a major royal lineage.
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