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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1919
Page
5
A concise portrait recalls Theodore Roosevelt as a self critical yet fearless leader. It cites his views on genius and success, Rough Riders action to Cuba, his humor from Harvard days, a jail anecdote, and admiration from allies like John Mitchell. It notes his study plan, resolve after Milwaukee, stance on labor laws and tariffs, and his choice to join Outlook.
A returned hero of the 102d Infantry describes the 26th New England’s five-day assault northwest of Verdun. The Yankee Division moved eight kilometres to the right on the fifth day, turning a left flank and securing the objective after heavy losses. Major Christopher Lee, Lieutenant Gregory Connolly, and Lieutenant William Corbett led the third battalion of the 1024th Infantry with conspicuous bravery. Lee was wounded, Connolly led until his own injury, and Corbett was killed charging a machine gun nest.
Moorfield Storey warned at the Old South Meeting House that a planned postwar push by a faction to relegate Black people could trigger another civil war unless conditions improve. He said the Negro population, about ten percent, could incite a major uprising if properly mobilized.
Primate Shahe Casparian of the Armenian church in America spoke at St Stephen's Church in South End urging support for a drive for Armenian and Syrian relief. The campaign runs to Jan 19 seeking 3 million dollars, praised by President Wilson. He detailed Turkish atrocities and urged prayers and donations.
The crew of the battleship Kentucky hosted Miss Beatrice Hughes and other members of Fred Stone's Jack o Lantern troupe to honor naval support during the war. Lieutenant-Commander Cheatle ordered the event on her 21st birthday with a cake bearing Happy birthday Bee and a hidden lucky token inside. Guests included Marie Hall Margaret Irving Jet Stanley Helen Loisy Penelope Willard Katherine Errol Irene Shaw Hazel Renaud Lydia Scott Florence Challenger and Miss Steel.
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