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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1918

Page

18

Greetings by Several Ships Pershing Are Released

New York dispatch notes New Year greetings from General Pershing released by the YWCA and Jewish Welfare Board praising their support of the expedition. Another item from Washington states 40 merchant vessels of 4000 deadweight tons or less, requisitioned by the Shipping Board, are released from military use with recommission rights and routing control retained.

Gen. Pershing New York General Pershing Young Women’s Christian Association and Jewish Welfare Board Young Women's Christian Association G. Ty C. A Washington Shipping Board John A. Donald

Fight Over New Phone Rates Sparks Boston Protest

Boston and Massachusetts officials vow to oppose Postmaster General Burlesons proposed telephone rate overhaul. The plan claims a reduction but critics warn of overall cost increases, especially in station-to-station charges affecting common calls such as Boston to Pittsfield.

Burleson Boston Washington Public Service Commission Federal Department Massachusetts Postal Department John Jones Pittsfield Jones

Confiscation of German Propaganda Literature

Geneva reports large quantities of German propaganda material reaching Switzerland since the armistice. Authorities say a substantial amount has been seized but German agents persist, spending millions of marks to foment dissension among the allies and the United States over freedom of the seas.

Geneva United States Switzerland

Hollis Returns From France On Mauretania

United States Senator Henry F. Hollis of New Hampshire arrived in New York aboard the Mauretania after returning from France. He said the Wilson smile pleased the French people and noted talks with the Kings of Belgium and Spain.

New York United States Henry F. Hollis New Hampshire France Mauretania Wilson Belgium Spain

Aid Pours In For Mrs Buchanan Widow Of Somerville Boy

A flood of letters and subscriptions to the Post fund for Mrs W A Buchanan widow of Clint Buchanan the young Somerville paperboy killed by a car last Friday poured in yesterday. Subscriptions reach 40786 with nearly 200 more given directly to Mrs Buchanan at her home by local supporters.

Post W. A. Buchanan Clint” Buchanan Somerville

Somerville fund aids Buchanan family after death of Clinton

Readers of the Boston Post mobilize to support Mrs. Buchanan and her two daughters Jennie and Mary after the loss of Clinton R. Buchanan. A benefit theatre performance is planned, while donors from across Boston and New England contribute to a Buchanan Fund aiming to provide a $1000 trust and ongoing relief for housing, food, and care. Contributions listed include many individuals and organizations as the community rallies to secure a stable future for the family.

Clinton R. Buchanan Post Mrs. Buchanan Jennie Mary Somerville Buchanan Fund Paris Tittle Clint Boston New England Boston Post Buchanan Fund Nobody Erk Gan Iele Mary and Anna Donovan Albert C. Ifawes North St Som- Recane Ereseers Joseph D. Disessa Isabella Tina Hattie Parsons Aloss Lient F. R. Rameth Ladder 2 Somer R. Rameth Hlghland Ave Donald Grant Park St Newton Nfavel Bera Kohler Mountain Ave Dorchester E-Serrreestsrrees Chelsea Little Stanley Brighton Church St Malden Mike M. McGloin Raleigh St City RK. Williams Joseph Seally D. A. Boreham Temple St Naomi Daiilors Tonise Bob John Green S. M. Hodgdon County Road Mie Rckaon Kinar Mass Estretse K. OB Fascio Sence Eyes Sion CO Leo

Teaching Trades Ayer Camp Case Involves Davidson Theft

At Camp Devens on December 30, authorities disclosed that none of the patients at the base hospital will bear the loss of funds allegedly stolen by Sergeant Robert Joseph Davidson. Nearly $5000 is cited as taken over several months while he served as property clerk at the receiving ward. he faces a general court martial. Arrest followed a party at an automobile tavern where Davidson entertained several women guests. The long list of named associates appears in the Army records linked to the case.

Camp Devens Robert Joseph Davidson King Street Dorchester Davidson Department of Justice

Base hospital hosts first art therapy class for wounded soldiers

The Red Cross built facility opens occupational therapy program as nurses and teachers guide convalescents in wood carving basketry weaving and clay modelling. Among arrivals are Second Lieutenant J W Gleason of the 245th Tank Battalion wounded in action, with several wounded veterans progressing through furloughs and hospital care.

Red Cross J. W. Gleason 245Th Tank Battalion River Forest Ward France Renault Gettysburg

Tukay Guilty In Aspirin Tampering Case In Brooklyn

Joseph M G Tukay head of Verandah Chemical Company Brooklyn was found guilty of sanitary code violation for selling thousands of aspirin tablets mainly talcum powder to influenza sufferers. He received three years in the penitentiary and a $500 fine, the harshest county sentence for such an offence.

New York Joseph M. G. Tukay Verandah Chemical Company Brooklyn

Chinese delegate T. Wang named to interallied peace conference

Pekin December 20 The Chinese government appoints T. Wang president of the Senate as a delegate to the interallied peace conference He is currently in America Wang studied law at Yale and has long been active in YMCA work in Jaffan and China He previously served as vice speaker when the original Chinese senate was convened

PEKIN Associated Press T. Wang Senate Mr. Wang America Gc. T. Wang Yale University Jaffan China Chinese Republic

War Department under fire in Senate critique of demobilization

Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, chairing the Senate military panel, denounced the War Department for inadequate hospital facilities for returning wounded soldiers and for lacking a clear demobilization plan. He cited General Pershing's report and aircraft production flaws, accusing officials of misleading statements and calling for action from the President and Secretary of War.

Washington Chamberlain Oregon Senate Military Committee Senate War Department New York Pershing St. Mihiel March Leutenants France Charles F. Hughes Secretary of War

Chamberlain Hits War Dept On Demobilization Policy

Senator Chamberlain of Oregon assailed the War Department for dilatory hospital planning and lack of a sane demobilization policy. He urged a definite plan to reassure soldiers, praised Britain’s return to civilian life, and lauded American troops in France while noting no general debate occurred. He cited alleged wartime criticism from President Wilson and stressed accountability for war supply contracts.

Chamberlain New York Wilson Oregon War Department Congress France

Dinner Honoring W H Moore Before Pittsburgh Move

William H Moore assistant manager of the New England Goodrich unit was guest of honor at a Copley Plaza Hotel dinner with 85 officers and salesmen from several cities. The event honored his promotion to manager of the Pittsburg branch, with gifts and remarks from Fred T Moore and others before he departs Wednesday for Pittsburgh.

William H. Moore New England T. Goodrich Company Copley Plaza Boston Worcester Springfield Providence Portland Bangor Manchester Burlington Moore Pittsburg Pennsylvania Fred T. Moore Joseph Buckley Bill” Moore Goodrich James T. Sullivan Colonial Theatre Mr. Moore Pittsburgh

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