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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
12
The British Labor party has invited President Wilson to attend a national gathering of British labor in his honor during his London visit, as reported by the Daily Telegraph.
A catalog-style advertisement lists boys clothing including jackets suits and sailor outfits with prices from 1.00 to 15.00. It features various hats caps and footwear such as rubber hats slippers rubbers trench and storm shoes and Jersey loggins offerings from PSG Ltd.
Neighbors reported blood on the front door of the Lords’ apartment after a man gained entry with a neighbor’s key. Lieutenant Ritchel Courtemanche, a relative of Mrs Lord, urged investigation. An autopsy was set for tomorrow. Mrs Lord was daughter of the late Arthur Tatro of the Boston Maine Railroad.
Officers noted practical obstacles in integrating surrendered German capital ships into Allied and American fleets. Differences in design and equipment limit their military value, with only the latest dreadnoughts potentially needing major reconstruction. Some vessels may serve as trophies of victory rather than combat assets.
A blaze on the third floor of the six story Nympia Theatre building at 58 Washington Street damaged the structure and content. About 1000 patrons endured the fire as firemen fought the flames, with most damage from water and an estimated 2500 dollars in losses. The Hi EbH Company, button manufacturers, occupied the third floor. The cause is not yet determined.
More than one thousand General Electric Lynn employees met at Odd Fellows Hall to defer action on a strike until Monday. Delegates were told to attend the Lynn Metal Trades Council meeting to vote on supporting the Erie plant strikers. A Lynn strike or continued work hinges on Monday's decision.
New York Yacht Club met and declined the Royal Ulster Yacht Club challenge for the 1919 America's Cup race but said it would accept if the challenge were renewed for 1920. The decision was announced from New York on December 19.
Paris dispatches claim American peace delegates with British support will press sinking surrendered German warships as a solution. Senate opens steps for official fact statement and broad naval discussion. Secretary Daniels and State Department officials deny any official inclusion in the peace program.
London first suggested sinking the ships as a settlement method amid conference talks. Admiral Benson and British French naval officials weigh options but no conclusion is stated. Senator Lodge seeks State Department info on American delegates position, but the matter remains on the table with opposition expected in Congress.
An advertisement promotes Musterole as a safe external headache remedy that relieves headaches from colds and congestion. It claims faster relief than internal medicines, contains oil of mustard, and does not blister. Suitable for sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and various pains with jar sizes 30c 60c and hospital size 2.50.
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