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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1919
Page
7
The cardinal recounts speaking with the pope about Belgium's wartime plea. He notes plans for a May general communion and papal benediction with plenary indulgence for fallen soldiers. He emphasizes the pope’s honor and Belgian piety rallying allied nations in prayer.
Cardinal Mercier refuses to send his detailed justification to the German bishops, arguing for keeping peace and protecting Belgian readers. He contends his pastoral addressed grievances but fears punishment for printing, seeks immunity for witnesses, and urges unity with Belgian clergy. Von Bissing declines, urging “let bygones be bygones” and no new discussions.
An old advertisement touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as a tonic that builds up the blood, adds color to pale cheeks, and increases vigor. It promotes liquid and tablet forms, urging readers to ask their druggist and start now for improved health and social appeal.
Organized railway machinists warned Congress they will not accept anti strike provisions in the Cummins bill. Fourteen brotherhood heads meet in Washington Monday to define their stance while AFL leader Samuel Gompers notes and labor leaders await the outcome of the session and conferees seek agreement on disputed issues.
William H. Johnson, president of the International Association, states machinists are the sole railway workers who have initiated a strike. The remark highlights tensions in the rail sector and points to organized labor actions among skilled trades.
The International Maritime Line, run with Pan American Terminal and PDock Corp, announces a new Boston to Copenhagen and Gothenburg service starting next week. The freighter Ruth will load at Cunard pier and sail December 1, with heavy freight bookings ensuring a full cargo. Sailings will be twice monthly, the next on January 18, giving Boston three distinct steamship lines to Scandinavian ports.
The Odd Fellows block in Franklin New Hampshire housing stores offices and fraternal quarters burned today causing about sixty thousand dollars in damage. The structure was the citys largest building and fire crews fought the blaze through the day.
Mayor David P. Page of Newburyport files a petition in the Senate with Senator-elect Emery to establish a state reservation at Plum Island, spanning the towns of Newbury, Rowley, and Ipswich, marking a planned coastal protection and public access initiative.
A quirky fashion note highlights coordinated scarves and hats with handbags echoing football shapes. Designers suggest playful accessories pairing bold textures with sporty silhouettes, signaling a growing style whim.
The West Harlan arrived in Boston from Hamburg with 5000 tons of potash for fertilizer. Captain Smellenberg says Germany faces dire conditions but improving since the war's end. He notes severe food shortages, ongoing rationing, and widespread hunger among children, with meat and milk scarce and bread limited to carded rations.
Health officials sought a warrant against E Rupstein and Sons Company of Ill Fulton Street after charges that smoked salmon was dyed red with coal tar dye containing arsenic. The firm was fined in Municipal Court about a year earlier for painting salmon. Health Commissioner Woodward and Dr P H Mullowney will lead the prosecution.
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