13 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1919
Page
1
The article argues for severe postwar measures to reduce Germany to military impotence, insisting any chance of renewed fighting must be eliminated. It maintains Germans remain arrogant and calls for drastic actions to secure lasting peace.
Paris report says Kaiser likely to be judged by German people with Allies favoring a trial. France reluctant to trust German judgment, while Hindenburg wields influence and anti Socialist press grows bolder. Marshal Foch warns of rising German defiance and possible militarism.
Tom Lawson financier and ousted Marshfield Fair Society president announces he will start a private fair on his 100 acre Egypt farm at Dreamwold. He says he was fired from Marshfield and will bury 6000 dollars in gold on the grounds as part of the new venture.
The Belgian claims presented to the Supreme Council demand the return of German held lands including Montjoie and Malmedy, plus free navigation of the Scheldt and restitution of Dutch territory. The mainly Walloon districts lie just east of the Belgian German border and would bar Germany from an invasion outlet.
Boston Dress Suit Co. offers high quality dress suits for hire with accessories. Located at 309 Washington Street, the ad promotes unsurpassed quality and service for formal wear needs.
Three cashiers were robbed by gunmen in separate Boston locations last night. One suspect was reportedly arrested after a fierce confrontation on Kneeland Street with Patrolmen Marnell and Fitzgerald of LaGrange Street Station. Marnell was off duty in plain clothes during the incident.
The plan for a League of Nations is virtually approved by all members of the special commission. It envisions a small council of representatives from great and small countries to govern the society of nations, meeting every two to three months at an internationalized venue. Possible meeting places mentioned include Constantinople or a suitable island.
Daniel J. Kiley, longtime figure in local and State Democratic politics, announces candidacy for Suffolk County district attorney on both the Democratic and Republican tickets. A vigorous campaign is anticipated as he headlines a career including eight years in City and State government and ties to Martin Lomasney.
A brief wartime ad notes cough drops for U S troops overseas. Mentioned as highly effective and issued in government rations for soldiers abroad.
Each country will provide a list of experts in international law to select arbitrators for disputes between nations. If a nation rejects an arbitration ruling and resorts to arms, not only the other party but all capable members of the society may take up arms. The covenant does not compel all contracting parties to join a war to aid a member.
British aviators raid referenced with German positions on the Belgian coast. The item notes the 1916 sinking of the French cruiser Amiral Charner by a submarine off the Syrian coast and recalls the 1917 German submarine campaign. It also mentions a 1916 Western Front raid with U S batteries assisting in the Champagne district and reports loss of several Italian ships.
Forecast shows fair and warmer conditions for southern New England on Thursday and Friday with rain and warmer by Friday. Northern New England stays fair and somewhat warmer with possible snow or rain Friday. Eastern New York expects partly cloudy Thursday and rain at night or Friday with warmer Friday. Winds shift from gentle to moderate along the Atlantic coast. Temperatures run below seasonal averages east of the Rockies.
General Pershing will arrive in Coblenz on Saturday for a several day visit to review the 32d and 42d divisions. The two units are slated to be the first to begin homeward moves possibly via the Rhine. M. C. A. the Popular Cigar quality there way above par.
The notice urges readers to rely on the Boston Transcript 2 for up to date, accurate information about soldiers away from home and those in camps until they are officially discharged.
In his presidential acceptance speech Friedrich Ibert vows to govern as a socialist, fight domination by force, and build a state on rights and freedom. The Allied War Council in Paris agrees to terms for renewing the armistice with Germany on February 17, with reports suggesting Germany could quickly mobilize a large army.
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