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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1919
Page
5
On the transport George Washington docking at Hoboken, stories of President Wilson dominated conversations aboard after he left the ship in Boston. The vessel arrived at Pier 4 at 1 PM, ten days out from Crest, with civilian passengers who did not disembark earlier.
A platoon of 68 marines led by Major David N. Miller served as personal guard for the presidential party aboard the George Washington. The guard expressed interest in accompanying the President to Paris next month. Sergeant Floyd Kemper praised the President’s democratic demeanor aboard and shared a casual talks and a humorous dialect recount. Miss Beatrice Francfort and Miss Martha Carroll testified to the President’s courtesy from the Paris telephone switchboard. The voyage faced Atlantic storms, but the transport stayed in contact and elation rose at outpacing the New Mexico. The President enjoyed moving picture shows and theater aboard, including a Paris trip photo reel and the Hatchet newspaper anniversary issue with his signed congratulations.
A fragment notes President Wilson's party accompanying 2294 officers and men on a movement. The scant text mentions leaders and unit strength but lacks full details of location or purpose.
Washington February 25 The Presidents Boston speech was ordered printed in the Congressional Record on Senator Williams Mississippi motion Parts of the speech were prescribed to appear in italics
The speaker recalls a voyage aboard the George Washington with fond pride, cherishes the vessel as home, and thanks the officers, crew, and soldiers aboard. He expresses heartfelt greeting to the troops returning home and pride in serving as their commander in chief.
General Edwards expressed appreciation for the aid and efficient cooperation with the army in protecting the President during his stay. He sent letters to Governor Coolidge Rear Admiral Spencer S Wood and Police Commissioner Curtis and commended his chief of staff Colonel Albert S Williams for managing parade details.
The new revenue bill raises taxes on alcohol and tobacco products across the board. Quarts rise 8 cents, with higher priced liquors and brandies hit hardest. Cigars, cigarettes, pipes, and sporting goods face varying increases, plus a 10 percent levy on many luxury apparel and furnishings after May 1.
Albany N Y February 25 Superintendent William N Anderson of the New York anti saloon league delivering the keynote at the convention tonight charged German brewers with inciting riot and rebellion to save beer. The session opened after a day of talks in preparation for a union of citizens league formation aimed at crystallizing community moral sentiment behind legislation and movements for the public good.
Washington Feb 25 A Senate judiciary sub committee favored Senator Sheppard of Texas with a bill to enforce the wartime prohibition act. It mirrors the House version by defining intoxicants as over one half of one percent alcohol and authorizing searches for liquor held for sale. The measure allows personal storage of liquor.
General Pershing outlined plans for American Expeditionary Forces divisions to return to the United States in order of their arrival in France. Troops will debark at Boston or other ports, undergo disinfection at Camp Devens, and be paraded before demobilization, with timing linked to ship arrivals and available tonnage.
ORDER OF RETURN WASHINGTON, Fer. 25. General Pershing notified the War Department. Lincoln, Nebraska dispatch styled a brief update on military affairs and personnel movements from Washington.
Harrisburg report: The Pennsylvania State Senate passes a joint resolution ratifying the national prohibition amendment by 29 to 11. Pennsylvania becomes the 45th state to ratify after the House approved the measure three weeks earlier.
An authority states regular meat eaters can prevent kidney issues by flushing with four ounces of rad Salts in water before breakfast for a few days. Jad Salts, made from grape acid and lemon juice with lithia, is inexpensive and safe for maintaining clean kidneys and pure blood.
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