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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
8
Rockland Me Dec 26 Orders to close the naval station here on or about Jan 20 were received from Rear Admiral Spencer S Wood commandant of the First Naval District. Twelve patrol boats and 400 men comprise the present force.
A vintage notice highlights a popular tune titled Some Day I’ll Make You Glad. It describes heartfelt verses about a loving speaker causing sadness and regret while seeking reconciliation. The piece notes the melody works well in one-step, waltz, and fox trot arrangements and mentions orchestras performing it.
In Paris, former Russian Premier Lvoff and allies press for swift entente aid to counter Bolshevik gains. They warn delaying action risks expanding Bolshevik territory and aiding German plans, as conferences continue at the Russian embassy ahead of the peace congress.
A cable dispatch from the Omsk government to the Russian embassy states twelve Bolshevik participants in the Dec 22 uprising were tried by court-martial and executed after prisons were freed. Earlier that night railway workers also revolted, but order was restored as lines were cut.
A WWI correspondent recounts a rambunctious reunion with his wife Jeanne in France. He boasts of near combat, dodges a wary sister, and jokes about high-stakes antics with a Belgian friend amid a chaotic, affectionate scene. The tone blends bravado with humor as he revels in ten days’ leave and wartime romance.
A narrator recounts wartime bravado and jokes with Jeanne and family about invasion and medals. The scene blends humor with danger as talk of officer rank, combat, and the Croix de Guerre surfaces amid concern, romance, and costs in a rainy setting.
In a raspy confession Ed Harmon recalls a postlude to romance during wartime. A friend exits to enlist after a night with Jeanne and Harmon, hinting at impending separation and the draft.
Washington December 26 formation of a definite government policy on further ship construction and costs was urged in the Senate to increase the American merchant marine after the war.
Massachusetts Senator Weeks and Mississippi Senator Vardaman urged revising wartime build costs to avoid financial losses after peace. Senator Fletcher defended the Follette seamen act and rejected claims it drove the American flag from the Pacific. Senators Jones and Fletcher warned of a needed government role to keep US shipyards and private industry competitive amid Henry England and France naval plans.
In Fitchburg judge Mc Mahon fined Omer Couture $25 after a 14 year old Joseph Goguen lost his right hand at a wood yard. Edward F. Wallace, lawyer for the State Board of Labor and Industries, led the case noting the need to reduce minor injuries in Massachusetts industries. Industrial inspector Arthur J Vaughan filed the complaint.
General Manager Bardo calls a meeting with the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks to discuss overtime pay and wage increases. The 3 pm conference will include Chairman R. G. Stearns and James W. Fitzgerald, president of the Old Colony Lodge, to seek a settlement and revert to the prior standing before the five days’ notice to company executives.
Pittsfield December 26 David J Kevlin secretary of the Metal Trades Council heads to Schenectady to join delegates from affected plants in a plan to petition the War Labor Board to take up the strike at the General Electric plant 4000 workers are out. An appeal sent by telegraph prompted a Board reply to return to work and file grievances normally. Strike leaders favor a personal appeal to the board.
Helen Irvingham, a lodging house keeper on Cumberland Street, was found guilty in Central Court of violating the True Name law for letting a room without the renter registering. She claimed the room was hired by an old ledger and asked to register, but forgot. Judge Duff gave leniency, placing the case on file if she donates $5 to a worthy cause.
Christmas services of the American army of occupation were held in Coblenz and nearly every village and camp in the region. Army chaplains conducted the services, drawing large attendance from the men.
In occupied Coblenz Americans held Protestant and Catholic services on Christmas Day with German participation. Chaplains Patrick Dunigan and Edmund Easterbrook led masses as German choirs and musicians supplemented the ceremonies. Snow fell across the Treves district and Ehrenbreitstein’s illuminated Christmas tree shone for miles, with Americans parading bands playing sacred tunes.
Funeral services for William H. Dowling of Addington Road Brookline were held at St Mary's Church of the Assumption Brookline. A solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev Michael T McManus. Burial followed at Holyhood Cemetery Brookline with Rev Father William H Conway S J conducting committal services.
Corine Gaudreau credits Fruit-a-tives with curing years of indigestion and constipation after a neighbor suggested the product. The ad touts life change and urges others to try Fruit-a-tives, noting prices 6 for $2.50 or 25c trial size, available at dealers or Fruit-Aa Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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