President Wilson Seeks Fast Return to Washington Pace
President Wilson arrives in Boston for a nine day stay and plans to address Congress on the League of Nations. He will return to Washington by Tuesday to meetings with Cabinet heads and department chiefs. Senate and House foreign relations members are invited to a White House dinner Wednesday to hear the constitution articles, with a possible address to Congress afterward. Nomination of an Attorney General to replace Thomas W. Gregory is on the agenda, along with revenue bills and unemployment concerns. Officials expect no extended session, with ideas of a May 15 call while Wilson remains abroad in Europe. Wireless messages indicate the President stays in touch despite stormy weather aboard the George Washington.
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President Wilson to visit Boston aboard George Washington
President Wilson will arrive in Boston early Monday morning aboard the liner George Washington and will take part in two public appearances. A naval flotilla will escort the ship to Commonwealth Pier and he will tour the city in an informal program with a day that will halt normal business.
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Olive Tablets Offer Liver Boost for Digestive Relief
Advert says Dr Edwards Olive Tablets stimulate liver and bowels to treat indigestion and stomach upset. Describes symptoms from bad taste to coated tongue and low energy. Claims vegetable formula with olive oil, mild action, no griping, dose of one or two at bedtime, priced 10c and 25c, available from all druggists.
Governor Urges Holiday for President Visit in Boston
The February 21 1919 proclamation from Governor Calvin Coolidge asks Massachusetts to suspend business and observe a holiday during President Woodrow Wilson’s visit. The governor lauds the President as wartime leader and expects the city and Commonwealth to honor him with flags and proper observances.
Ossipee to land President Wilson at Commonwealth Pier
The former coast guard cutter Ossipee with four four inch guns will carry President Wilson from the George Washington to Boston docking at Commonwealth pier in South Boston. She has just returned after 18 months in the war zone having cruised 61000 miles escorted 596 vessels with 10 submarine engagements and depth charged 16 times.
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Democratic rally regular McDonald leads Massachusetts crowds
The piece notes a presidential reception at Mechanics' Hall on Monday. Mr. McDonald, a six foot two cheer leader weighing over 200 pounds, has been a dominant voice at major Democratic rallies and conventions across Massachusetts for eight years, with his powerful presence echoing in nearly every large hall or auditorium.
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Red Cross Volunteers Mobilize for President Wilson Visit
The Women’s Volunteer Motor Corps will transport wounded soldiers along the parade route to view the President. Camp Devens sends 18 convalescent veterans by train to North Station then to the Common. Another 150 from Base Hospital No 10 join them. Four Red Cross ambulances will be stationed along the route with drivers orderlies and doctors. Canteen service plans to feed 2400 soldiers and sailors serving as escorts and guards.
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President ship leaves convoy to take longer route north
The George Washington, on a wartime voyage, alters its course from the convoy to a more northerly path. The decision trims roughly 200 miles from the run to Boston, and the ship proceeds with the new route underway.
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Naval seaplanes enroute to Boston from Cape May
Two naval seaplanes with six crew members landed in Newport Rhode Island and announced orders to participate in President Wilson's Boston reception next Monday. They will move to Chatham naval aviation station for instructions after stopping in Philadelphia and New York. Snow affected part of the flight as another aircraft passed over Newport.
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President Wilson’s vessel sails alone in heavy seas toward Boston
The steamship George Washington proceeds without escort after heavy weather drives off torpedo boat destroyers. The New Mexico drops back due to machinery stiffness, leaving only a lone four masted schooner visible. A new northerly course aims to shorten the voyage by about 200 miles, making a Boston landing likely Monday barring further delays. President Wilson reviews crew and handles correspondence with Captain McCauley aboard.
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C L U Plans Anti Day Prohibition Petition Move
Boston Central Labor Union anti prohibition committee aims to meet President Wilson during his city visit to seek rescission of the wartime proclamation. The group, led by Michael J. O'Donnell and P Harry Jennings, will urge that the policy worsens unemployment, risking over a million jobs.
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Boston Public Schools to Close Monday for President Visit
The Boston public schools will be closed Monday by order of the school committee to honor the President. Under the Mayor's plan thousands of children will be gathered along Commonwealth avenue to greet the Chief Executive. Evening schools will not meet.
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Sheriff Recovers $5 Instalment On 14Year Debt
Worcester report details Sheriff Albert F. Richardson receiving a $5 check as the first payment on a nearly $100 loan given 14 years earlier to a Boston family he aided after ejecting them from a Burnside court home. The letter states the two daughters, now grown, work in Boston and begin repaying the debt.
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Four Men Arrested for Nighttime Larceny at News Company
Special Officers Chaisson and Ferrari seized four men over larceny at the George W. Armstrong Dining and News Co. room in North station. They allegedly took cigars cigarettes and tobacco valued at 1009 dollars over two months using false keys. Suspects include Philip Smith 18 of 20 Lowell Street Benjamin Green 19 of 10 Spring Street Louis Caspin 17 of 87 Lowell Street and Elsworth S Able 52 of 18 Austin Street Maplewood.
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John A McDonald Named Official Cheer Leader in Boston
John A McDonald known as the "Big Noise" of Boston politics has been chosen as the official cheer leader for an upcoming Wilson meeting. He vows to prove he can yell louder than ten men if challenged.
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Sloan's Liniment Ad Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for relief of fever aches joint pain swelling and inflammation. It promises rapid penetration without rubbing, soothing warmth, and convenient application with prices 30c 60c and 1.20.
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