12 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1918
Page
1
Latest despatches from London and the continent report Russia is out of the war after Ukraine's peace with the central powers. Bolshevik leaders declare demobilization on all fronts and end Russia's participation.
President lauds Czernin peace statements and says Austria would have gone further if not for the alliance with the Kaiser. He asserts the real bases of peace are now recognized by every nation except the German military party.
Washington reports ten more names were added to the survivors roll of the liner Tuscania. The current list of Americans aboard not yet reported rescued stands at 340, with about 200 believed safe. War Department cables arrive garbled and more names may be released tomorrow.
John F. Fitzgerald a former mayor is described by friends as full of pep on his 55th birthday. He marked the day quietly due to the war as contemporaries Edison Lincoln Darwin are noted on the same date. An advertisement touts ANZAC as a wholesome temperance drink.
New York reports Edward G. Barrow, former International League president, chosen as manager successor to Jack Barry for the Boston American League club. Frazee announces Barrow will direct the team’s destiny.
The report notes that Barrow's appointment was anticipated by a small group and hints at continued discussion and political maneuvering as the story unfolds on the fifth column.
William C. Slayes, former colonel of the 104th U.S. Infantry, returns to his home in Springfield after resigning from the service. He recalls being assigned to command the military police in Paris at Christmas, then requested return to command. upon refusal, he resigned.
Mayor Peters told the City Council he will petition the Legislature to raise the city tax limit by 3 this year 2 next year and 1 in 1920. He noted current expenditures are 3 107 131 below last year but department estimates exceed the tax limit by 4 490 243 58 for the current year.
A public official asserted that a portion of rising government costs stems from ongoing programs and general inflation, with further discussion continued on page six, column four.
New York February 11 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was not so well today according to a bulletin from his private secretary after a half hour with physicians at Roosevelt Hospital. The bulletin said his condition had not materially changed since yesterday and a more restful night was hoped.
General Pershing reported four Americans killed one severely wounded and five slightly wounded with three missing from actions on February 7 8 and 9 The fallen include Corporal George H Allie Private Harold McClatchey Private Nicholas Castas and Private Irving W Adams Adams noted as Boston’s first KIA. missing are Frederick W Galley Christian A Sorenson and Hugh Lewis Sergeant Wilbur M Slocum was severely wounded on February 8.
Inspector R N Goddard arrives from Boston to head a final sweep for the Cross Rip Lightship. Lightship No 9 and the Azalea set out at dawn toward Georges Banks in hopes of locating the missing beacon and its six crew members after last week’s ice and gale tore it from Cross Rip.
President Wilson outlines four basic principles for a lasting peace and rejects German terms of conquest. He argues settlements must be just, not barterable, and honor national aspirations. The message aims to isolate German autocracy and hint at Austria breaking from its bonds.
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