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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1919
Page
9
American forces fight along the Petrograd road in Kadish amid deep snow and hard artillery exchanges. Kadish changed hands yet again with advances halted by bombardment as Bolshevists conduct aggressive counterattacks.
American troops fighting near Kadish repelled a Bolshevist advance. Bolshevists also attacked the Onega sector while American units held their line and responded with counterfire.
The United States Receiving Commission rejected eighty eight German cannons under the armistice terms at Coblenz as old models damaged by premature explosions or missing parts. So far sixty four cannons of various calibres have been accepted, while two guns made in 1873 were among the rejections. The German commission overseeing surrender of cannon aeroplanes and other war material was told replacements must arrive by January.
President and Mrs. Wilson toured Rome visiting the Colosseum and arches of Constantine Titus and Severus. Archeologist Boni welcomed them in the Forum with laurel and myrtle, praising America as modern defender of civilization amid cheering crowds at sacred sites.
A Sick Four Years tale from Miss G I Baird of Allston tells of dramatic relief from stomach worms after using Dr True's Elixir. The letter describes long illness, multiple doctors, a crawling sensation, and rapid recovery, with the product made by Dr J F True & Co Auburn Maine sold widely with pharmacist endorsements.
The article notes Pope Pleased at Visit of Wilson and reports Italy’s Balkans ambitions, Dalmatia and Albania disputes with Jugo Slavs, and greater Serbia opposition. It discusses self determination to be protected by major powers and predicts moderation of Italian aims at the peace table amid strong Italian support for Wilson.
Coblenz Jan 5 Most of the German artillery and 50 60 planes turned over to American forces will be shipped to the United States. Cannon will be distributed to cities as government gifts. Two 42 centimeter howitzers used at Verdun are among those turned in. About 200 cannons arrived. many lacking parts but replacements are reportedly shipped.
Italian Lieutenant Raffaele Paolucci and Major Raffaele Roi swam nine hours towing two small air powered bombs into Pola Harbor. They attached a charge to the Viribus Unitis and escaped before the ship exploded. They were captured but unharmed and praised by Admiral Voucovich.
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson traveled from the Vatican to the American Protestant Episcopal Church in Rome. They were joined by Ambassador Page and Gen. Harts along with Count Bruschi-Falgari and Countess Bruche-Falgari. Representatives from evangelical bodies in Italy attended, including the Baptist Mission, St. Pauls American Church, the Waldensian Church, and others. The President spoke of Providence and the mobilization of moral forces and church unity for civilization.
The general said the war strengthened soldiers’ religious feeling and that diverse peoples’ response to the idealism appeal touched him. A vast crowd greeted the President outside the church with cordial warmth.
A Malden hold up ends with Mildrum and Lucey in custody after a station robbery. Mildrum confessed claiming impulse, while Lucey denies involvement. The pair, from the South End, had been staying at a local home and were to appear in juvenile court soon.
Dr. Stephen S Wise, head of the Zionist Organization of America, meets with Colonel E M House and French officials in Paris. He plans to see President Wilson and is to receive the Legion of Honor. Wise notes Jewish rights depend on universal equality at the peace congress.
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson dined with King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena at the Quirinal then visited Villa Savoia to thank the Italian hosts for their reception. Gifts from the King and Queen were presented. Ambassador Page hosted a luncheon with officials, and an American military band played both nations’ airs.
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