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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1919
Page
16
The assembly in Weimar witnessed a densely attended session as President Ebert addressed postwar issues. He defended German self rule, criticized armistice terms, urged unity with Austria, and urged justice without destroying economic life, amid a charged, crowded wartime atmosphere.
Representative Johnson in the House blamed foreigners for Northwest strikes and urged deportation, though no government action was taken. He warned metal workers across the country might stage general strikes in sympathy with the movements.
Dorothy G Dawson four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dawson of 112 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester is on the danger list at City Hospital with severe burns to face and body after her clothing caught fire when she and her elder sister started a small bonfire in the cellar of their home last evening A motorman passing by extinguished the flames and doctors gave little hope for recovery.
Paris Feb 7 President Wilson works with British and French leaders to settle the League of Nations plan before returning home. America's role on Asia Minor mandates remains the sole unsettled issue as France leads boundary discussions and Saar coal rights. France appears to shape details while Britain and America outline broad policies.
Paris reports mood among peace conference circles that Germany must meet armistice terms. Marshal Foch to Treves February 17 to set conditions for a third renewal. Allies consider occupying Essen to control war factories. Debates include German shipments, Bromberg defense, and troop contingents for occupied Europe and Asia.
Berne Feb 7 Kurt Wisner Bavarian premier says archives show Germanys guilt in starting the war. He cites a 1914 Munich conversation between King Ludwig and Count Von Schoene noting aims to annex Belgium and Rhine mouth and Bavaria to receive Alsace Lorraine. Eisner blames Emperor William and the military caste, urges German trial and restoration of stolen property.
Premier Lloyd George met President Wilson at the Paris White House for about thirty minutes. They discussed arrangements for the conference business after the premier leaves Paris soon.
Colonel Frank M. Hume is restored to duty as the 26th Ordered Home unit reports. The officers announce his full return and assignment to active service, with details of the reintegration process and expected duties.
Boston mayor Andrew J. Peters congratulates Colonel Edward L. Logan on being reinstated to command of the 1011th Infantry. The dispatch notes other reshuffles including Colonel Frank M. Hume’s restoration of command, Brigadier General Sherburne’s return to lead artillery in the 26th Division, and the division’s shift from First Army back to the United States. Frank Sibley relayed the news to the Boston Evening Globe.
New England National Guard officers praised after acquittal and restoration. Colonel Hume from Maine led the 103d Infantry in France before removal, later reinstated with General Cole. Brigadier General Sherbourne takes command of artillery in New England Division. 26th Division to embark for home from Te Man. Boston residents celebrate reinstatement of Colonel Hume.
Governor Coolidge telegrammed Secretary Baker requesting early information on the possible landing of the 26th Yankee Division and urging a Boston disembarkation if feasible. Mayor Peters sent a separate telegram asking for the same information.
The women of Massachusetts will have a chance to vote on an act asking Congress to ratify the Anthony woman suffrage amendment. Representative Daggett of Somerville said he will file the order on Monday if the Legislature adopts it.
Democrats tabled the suffrage proposal as the session opened. Rep Powers and Rep Stone of Newton and Boston Independent moved that Anthony amendment should be adopted. Rep Daggett drafted an order to poll women on school committee voters about national suffrage sentiment before action by the legislature.
About 8000 shipyard and related mechanics in the San Francisco Bay region were idle today. If the condition continues, all Bay shipyards and contract shops could close, putting more than 17,000 men out of work.
Thomas S. Powers prominent hardware merchant and chamber of commerce member faced two suits in Brockton court over 428.93 for dry goods and furniture bought by his wife. Powers denies responsibility arguing he left his wife before the bills were contracted.
Court adjourned late afternoon to permit plaintiffs and defendant to file briefs on a minor point in the trial. Plaintiffs James Edgar Company dry goods $370.68 and Atherton Furniture Company $58.25 claim sums. Defendant, 50, weighs 350 pounds, wife 10 years younger. Witness testimony sparked salacious remarks about his reasons for leaving his wife. Defendant came from Worcester and described family disputes from their honeymoon to the present. He cited his wife’s requests for a will and a series of alleged marital tensions including insults and financial disputes. He alleged his wife once followed him to a club, and discussed dental bills and a divorce. He claimed his wife disparaged him and resented his finances. The account includes rooms and relatives visiting from Worcester and Nantasket.
Mrs Powers testified she bought all items listed in the suits including kimonos skirts gloves silk hose sheets bath towels umbrellas table linen electric vacuum cleaner alarm clock fur coat and jewelry. The man left the next day and has not returned.
The committee managing the fund for returning soldiers sailors and marines reports only large subscriptions so far. Philip L. Spalding treasurer urges public support with small gifts. A $100 personal check arrived yesterday from Mayor Peters.
The New Century Club of Malden will host a Valentine Day afternoon at Pythian Hall Maplewood square with Mrs F D Randall and committee presenting a program. Features include 22 living valentines in a poem by Mrs Percy C Moore and a Russian Ballet number by A Josephine Stanyan with pupils. A Valentine tea will follow served by hospitality chair Mrs G F Higgins.
Vice President Marshall told the National Press Club that Americans must seek grievances through orderly constitutional channels or be taught that the nation is not an anarchist cafe. He warned against Bolshevism and called for a new American creed stressing lawful action.
The vice president presents a creed praising the American Republic and vows to defend orderly, constitutional redress of grievances. He condemns violence and threatens to use voice, vote, fortune, or life to uphold these principles and to raise children in the faith.
Edmund J. Doherty and his brother James T. Doherty of 24 Fast Cottage Street Roxbury died from influenza. Edmund died Thursday and James yesterday. Rev. John F. Doherty S J of Woodstock College will stay for the funeral at 21 Hast Cottage Street and St Pauls Church Woodward Park Street at 9 AM. Edmund left wife Jose M. Doherty and one child.
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