Plans for Greater Boston Opposed by Resent Action
Community groups push back against plans for a Greater Boston area project arguing it lacks a referendum. They vow a strong lobby against the bill and call for public input.
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10 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
1
Act Framed to Take Effect Upon Its Passage
Tremendous opposition has arisen to Mayor Peters plans for a Greater Boston. Without referendum, he asked yesterday afternoon in a bill filed with the Legislature that the cities and towns of Winthrop and Revere be included. Continued on Page 16 First Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters
Greater
Boston
Winthrop
Revere
Chelsea
Everett
Somerville
Cambridge
Watertown
Newton
Brookline
Milton
Government Troops Reoccupy Berlin as Spartacans Defeated
Government troops rush to Berlin to reclaim public buildings while the Spartacans are defeated. Ordnung spreads as order is partially restored and the state of siege is declared. Reds still hold some strongholds in the German capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Thert
Sieze
Gray's Coat Sale Advertises Heavy Overcoats
Three thousand overcoats in heavy ulsters double breasted box coats cheviots and tweeds offered by F. Gray Co Washington at Hanover St with prices cut from $20 to $11.90 ad. The ad also urges readers to think of flowers when considering ages and mentions Penn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Gray Co
Washington
Cor
Hanover St
Washington, Cor
Hanover
Artillery Improvement Event Reported Near Berlin
Berlin despatches claim renewed Spartacan assault on the chancellor's palace failed. The clashes caused 3 deaths and 45 injuries as artillery actions were noted near the central telegraph office in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Berlin
Sinn Fein Constitution Published By Globe In London
The Globe published what it claims to be a Sinn Fein constitution for Ireland. The document discusses an Irish Congress to be held soon and asserts Ireland's continued claim to separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinn Fein
London
Ireland
Globe
Pants sale cuts prices at F Gray Co Washington
More than five thousand pairs of men s pants go on sale today at about half regular price. One thousand sturdy working pants priced at 1.98 each. F Gray Co at Washington and Hanover advertises the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Gray Co
Washington, Cor
Hanover
French Press Less Cordial
Paris reports President Wilson is worn by travel to London and Rome and related festivities. He needs rest before visiting Belgium and receiving its gratitude. He will take it easy for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton B. Carberry
The
Boston Post
Paris
Wilson
London
Rome
Belgium
Arrest Tall Man in Murder Case
Rockland Maine January 9 a tall foreigner was taken into custody by Napoleon Roy special agent in connection with a murder case. The report notes the suspect was described as another tall foreigner and continues on page 18 first column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tall Man
Rockland
Napoleon Roy
Sturgis
Revere Slayer Still On Dangerous List
Vester J. Clark a sailor in the merchant marine stabbed to death Mrs Peter A. Smith and her 65 year old son Franklin at their home 581 Revere street Revere and later shot himself in the head He remains on the dangerous list at Frost Hospital Chelsea with no improvement and is expected to die Police guard him to obtain a statement on motive if he regains consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vester J. Clark
Merchant Marine
Peter A. Smith
Franklin
Revere Street
Revere
Frost Hospital
Chelsea
Von Mach Defends Loyalty Before Senate Propaganda Inquiry
Edmund von Mach former Harvard instructor testified to a Senate committee that since America entered World War I he has not been pro German. He said earlier he sought to keep the United States out of the conflict believing Britain, not Germany, was responsible for ruthless sea warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edmund von Mach
Harvard University
United States
Senate
America
Great Britain
Germany
German Propaganda Data Request During Belgium Invasion Inquiry
Von Mach admitted on cross examination to writing to Dr. H F Albert asking for data to justify the United States for the invasion of Belgium and for the dropping of bombs from airplanes on Antwerp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Humes
von Mach
H. F. Albert
United States
Belgium
Antwerp
Overcoats and Menswear at F. Gray Co
Advert shows $15 overcoats from the F Gray Co stock offered at 7 90 with related men s garments priced at 5 00 and notes Washington corner Hanover location and page placement indicating a newspaper promotion
Loss of Life Greater Than in Revolution Which Threw the Kaiser Over
Berlin counter revolution collapsed in bloodaccording to Copenhagen and Amsterdam dispatches. Spartacists Reds still hold improvised fortresses amid widespread government troop arrivals. Ebert government threatened briefly as rebels seized public buildings and key positions before retreat or defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Copenhagen
Amsterdam
Liebknecht
Ebert
Ebert Cabinet Reluctant to Use Force Early On
At the outset the Ebert cabinet was very reluctant to employ force, a remark noted as part of continuing coverage. The snippet hints at later pages elaborating actions or decisions by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebert
Moonlight events and historic notes in today’s brief
The item notes a 5:01 chase of all vehicles under a light tonight, lists Howard Chandler Christie born 1873 and stave Allen the Revolutionary soldier born a year ago, reports suffrage passage by a single U.S. House vote and the United States agreeing to release 90 million bushels of wheat to allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Chandler Christie
Stave Allen
U. S. House
U. S
Fair Cold Weather Forecast for New England States
Washington reports a forecast for New England with a cold wave Friday and rising temperatures by Saturday. Winds along the North Atlantic and Middle Atlantic coasts will be west to northwest with gales weakening. Temperatures fall Friday then warm Saturday across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
New England
North Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
Roosevelt will read to family at Sagamore Hill
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt's 1912 will was read at Sagamore Hill, with the estate's value not disclosed but believed to be up to $500,000. Attorney George C. Cobbe of New York read the document, which specifies that the entire estate, with the receiver and heirs, will be handled as directed by the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Nassau County
George C. Cobbe
New York
Miss Pickford Nearing Death as Fever Closes In
Mary Pickford remains gravely ill with 103 degree fever per Dr. Griffith. Doctors say her recovery chances are slim unless a sudden improvement occurs. Hope is kept by her mother and relatives. Meanwhile Oliver Thomas, long ill in New York, heads to Los Angeles, as Jack Pickford faces gallstone surgery and critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Mary Pickford
Griffith
Miss Pickford
Hope
Olve Thomas
New York
Jack Pickford
Mary
Bargain Sale on Youth Overcoats by F. Gray Co
About 150 young men s overcoats in all colors and styles including Ulsterettes and Chesterfields. Sizes 16 to 20 years. Prices 10 and 5 per coat. Don t miss these bar gains. F Gray Co Washington at Hanover advt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Gray Co
Washington
Cor. Hanover
Advt
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