Invasion of Demo Autocracy Blocked for Long Time
A cryptic note laments the blocking of progress for mankind, expressing frustration at the delay and unknown duration of blockage. It hints at political or social obstruction by a ruling power.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1919
Page
12
Justice, Not Revenge, Must Look Cruel to Do Right
The speaker insists that the world will view bloodshed as cruel for justice to be served, and argues that this appearance is appropriate. It emphasizes that the aim is just punishment, not revenge.
League of Nations economic power could avert future wars
The article argues Article XVI of the League of Nations constitution empowers the league to sanction war threats as financial outlaws. It warns of global ruin from broken credit and outlines how a future German aggression would be deterred by permanent trade bans until beaten by force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
League
Germany
England
France
Russia
Touching French children donate for American orphans
Four hundred thousand French boys and girls give 18 678 francs to aid American war orphans. The gift, though small per capita, is framed as a grateful gesture for American aid. The piece notes the sacrifice of each youngster and promises continued care for war orphans by Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Two Young Women in Court Spark Sociological Questions
The article profiles Mabel E Norris and Lucy McLellan styled as a “girl Raffles” and a coat thief. Both are described as attractive, well educated, and sympathetic yet charged with dishonesty. Police blame vanity and dress for the fall, prompting sociologists and criminologists to study influences, environment, and upbringing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel E. Norris
Ethel Hughes
Raffles
Lucy McLellan
Bank thieves honesty raises warning on exam system
Luther R. Hanson, a convicted embezzler, says national and state bank examiners could have prevented his $171,000 looting of Market Trust Company of Brighton if a complete auditing system existed. He notes inspectors were fooled by a man whose detection mattered most, urging guards against future irregularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther R. Hanson
Market Trust Company
Brighton
Hanson
What It Cost War Toll and Questions of Value
The Treasury estimates a total wartime cost of 179 billion dollars with the U S share around 18 375 billion, a sum six times Civil War funding. The piece asks what was gained for civilization and humanity and notes a generation may pass before full appraisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
United States
New York Looks to Define Beer and Light Wines as Nonintoxicating
The New York Legislature plans a bill declaring beer and light wines nonintoxicating under prohibition. It references an alcohol content of 3 12 percent and notes no federal interference is expected with States defining intoxicating liquors. The issue may blur the bone dry standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Britons in England to return with families to United States
The State Department confirms many Britons who had returned to England during the war will come back to the United States with their wives and children. They have begun applying for citizenship papers and are described as sturdy, law abiding, and welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
United States
England
Greenland
Mart
Court
Walt Mason
They Are Not to Judge An Unjust Peace in Germany
A German officialdom critique notes Chancellor Scheidemann’s claim that the entente could force peace yet cannot justify it as unjust. The piece argues those in power cannot be the sole arbiters of justice as leadership shifts under the new regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Scheidemann
National Assembly
Entente
Germany
Scheidemann
President Wilson to Visit Boston First on Return
The article reports plans for President Wilson to land in Boston as his first stop after Europe. City officials led by Mayor Peters and Governor Coolidge prepare a formal welcome while residents express pride in greeting the nation’s leader. The piece also addresses press sentiment toward Wilson.
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Wilson
Boston
Europe
Mr. Wilson
United States
Peters
Coolidge
Guy Fawkes
North End
South End
Union Street
South
Not to be thought of pay debate in army bill
A Republican member's point of order seeks to keep the $30 monthly pay for enlisted men in the army amid a proposed cut. Opponents warn restoring the lower $15 wage would be a national disgrace, arguing soldiers deserve fair compensation reflecting their service and a parliamentary path should preserve or reintroduce the higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
House of Representatives
United States Army
Notable Figures at Home and Abroad in Postwar Voice
Dr Edward David, 56, Hessian Social Democrat and German National Assembly president, advocated peace without conquest and opposed Alsace Lorraine’s return. Seattle Mayor Ole Hanson, a fiery impulsive leader, served with Roosevelt and Wilson. Commander Towers plans a transatlantic flight with selected pilots. Mrs IrvingBush visits French battlefields noting their efficient salvage. Sir Ronald Ferguson to stay Australia governor general. Ferguson trained at Sandhurst and bred large landholdings. Lemuel Marlin seeks a term for US citizens spanning North and South America. E J Wig notes concrete ships rival steel in life and weight versus wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward David
German National Assembly
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Junkers
Ludendorff
Boston Weather History Feb 17 Coldest Warmest Records
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston dates for February 17 with official lows of 11 below in 1896 and 1 above in 1894. The warmest on this date reached 60 in 1883, with rain or snow occurring in 1910 1911 1913 1915 and 1918 across the last decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Amateur pilot invites Newt for air ride and etiquette tips
A Boston area reader asks Newt for guidance on flying a new two passenger air roadster. The exchange covers safety, ballast, speed warnings, and humor about air travel mishaps and etiquette. The column blends letters from Ima Heavyweight and others on aeronautics with light quips and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt
Stoughton
IMA
Mass
Household Hints From Missing Fragments
Household hints suggest using asbestos on oven bottoms to prevent burning and placing glass or soapstone on radiators to keep food warm. Stain removal tips include sour milk or lemon juice for ink, sunlight for seared marks, vinegar for whitewash, and alcohol for medicine stains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Heseltinia
Congress Street
Portland
Transylvania Folklore and Frailties in Hungarian Rule
Describes Transylvania’s picturesque towns and mountain scenery and the eccentric Hungarian nobles who kept feudal privileges. Notes Romanian resilience, schooling, and press for rights, with anecdotes of a noble’s castle life and a guest left stranded after wheels were removed.
Over There Leads War Era Song Popularity
Among songs written during the last great struggle, George M. Cohan's Over There stood as the era's most popular hit. It captured public spirit and widespread appeal across communities and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Cohan
George F. Root
Mr. Root
Father Abraham
Cohan
Post Letter Box Inquiries And Old Saying Clarifications
Letters to the Post reply column covers language choices about experiments and trials, soap chemistry for cleaning grime, coldest winter day records in Newton Highlands, and questions on U S mint history and gold coin denominations. The editor also notes differing versions of the mills of God and recalls historic riots between Boston neighborhoods.
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Brtedk
Dorchester Avenue
Andrew Dorchester Avenue
Andrew Square
Milton Car Barns
Everett
Mass
Newton Highlands
Boston
Sir
United States
U. S
The
Post
George Herbert
Friedrich von Logan
Longfellow’s
the West
North End
South End
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Boston University
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