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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
2
A Berne sourced dispatch reported by official channels says Germany hopes to regain its colonies. The note cites Dr Solf’s resignation as only pertaining to the foreign office, while he remains secretary of the colonies. The Berlin Tageblatt is named as the source of the claim.
Camp Devens led by Major-General McCain prioritizes placing discharged soldiers in employment. The U S Employment Service and army officials verify job readiness, with 11 907 soldiers interviewed since Nov 29 and 6721 found jobs or given introductions. McCain vows personal attention to ensure timely placement.
Captain Daniel T. O Connell conducted an official inspection of the Camp Dev ens bureau yesterday. He helped organize the federal employment service before entering military service and aided in supervising employment bureaus at camps and naval bases after his discharge. He plans further tours in the far south and Middle West, dedicating a month to the work.
Armed confrontations erupt as Otto Wels disbands naval reservists, sparking clashes with the Republican Guard. Sailors seize Wels briefly, cabinet fears coup, Potsdam Guards deployed, both sides withdraw. Molkenburr named successor as military commander in Berlin.
Paris December reports President Poincare chiding Germany for firing on women and children and burning a hospital at Mezieres. He said France will seek reparations and noted 400 houses destroyed with many casualties amid bombardment just before the armistice took effect.
Spartacus group seized the editorial rooms and publishing plant of the Social ist Vorwaerts at 10 tonight using 18 machine guns. Police chief Eichhorn arrived to help suppress the majority socialist organ as the group announced Liebknecht would proclaim the overthrow of the Ebert government tomorrow morning. During the past few days the situation escalated.
Radical elements threaten to suppress the Vorwaerts over incidents involving revolutionary extremist actors. The move signals heightened political tension as authorities face pressure over press freedoms and security.
Health Commissioner William C. Woodward said the current influenza situation is not alarming based on 778 cases and 26 deaths over 48 hours, noting many cases resemble colds but urging strict adherence to advised precautions. Dr. William A. Brooks argues for open air hospitals and systematic handling, warning against complacency while promoting vigilance. The piece also previews adventures in New York tied to O Henry for next week’s Boston Post Sunday Magazine.
A driver of Truck No 149 12B 9 wins Class A with 952 points in Packard Truck Efficiency Test. He doubles service, cuts costs 5c per ton mile, and boosts gasoline economy 3 of a mile per gallon on a 33 mile New England route. Industrial America uses 400,000 motor trucks. potential annual savings reach $140,000,000. Packard Freight Transportation Dept offers expert guidance. Also notes Packard produced Liberty Motors, shipping 5000th unit on November 21, with rapid wartime development raising horsepower from 367 to 450 and surpassing 15,000 Liberty Engines by war end.
In Dover on December 26 President Wilson responds to the mayor's welcome. He says the sea was kind, notes wartime sacrifices, and hopes future justice and right emerge from shared understanding. He expresses gratitude and extends cordial greetings to the English hosts.
Paris dispatch notes a French government figure showing total killed and missing up to November 1 this year at 1 789 000 soldiers and 42 600 officers. The breakdown lists 31 300 officers and 1 040 000 men killed or dead prisoners. Missing include 3 000 officers and 311 000 men. 8 300 officers and 438 000 men remain prisoners.
A strong movement within the House Republicans to defeat Mann of Illinois and Gillett of Massachusetts for speaker is quietly organized. It aims to reveal itself after the new year as it gathers support among party members.
The article details discontent within the Republican Party over Mann s candidacy for speaker, highlighting western and progressive factions opposed to Mann and Gillett. It notes plans to rally against Mann, consider western candidates like Fess or Wongworth, and portrays Gillett as a strategic but unsatisfactory alternative.
Berlin reports that the Red Palace and the former royal stables suffered external damage from artillery and machine gun fire. Seven-centimetre shells created two large gaps on the north facade. windows were shattered and interiors visible. The west front and north walls endured heavy shelling.
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