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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1919
Page
6
Paris July 14 The British peace delegation, 600 strong, occupies a large Paris hotel. Half are women clerks stenographers and nurses. Each girl received 125 dollars for clothes, arriving in London fashion. British women captivate Paris while American counterparts accuse Uncle Sam of lagging.
The article notes debate over official conference language and presentation methods. It suggests the French language being deemed sole tongue is premature and that representation among many nations may provoke extended discussion despite expectations of smooth procedures. Premier Clemenceau and his cabinet saw limited time for further talks before tomorrow’s session.
The Supreme Council decided that France Great Britain United States Italy and Japan will each have five representatives in the peace congress. Brazil gets three Belgium Serbia Greece Poland Czecho-Slovakia Rumania and China two each. Portugal and non war declaring states receive one. British dominions receive separate representation. Brazil’s special status reflects its empire history and population.
The AP reports Jan 14 that Russia's representation at the interallied conference remains undecided as M. Sazonoff, former Russian foreign minister, weighs options. The issue centers on how Russia will participate in subsequent conference discussions and formalities.
Mme Lebaudy gains community sympathy amid defense claims of insanity and prior abuse by Lebaudy. Witnesses describe years of cruelty, a bayonet incident, and the daughter's danger, whileJacqueline regains brighter spirits with visitors and letters of support.
The cabinet ruled that German captives will be employed in reconstruction in liberated areas. A minimum of 200,000 prisoners are to be put to work in the devastated districts by March 20.
The minister is en route to Paris but no decision has been made on whether he will be received or in what capacity if received.
Nearly 40 different plans for a league of nations are before American delegates. Each has merits and some conflict with other schemes. A commission will review the proposals and may present them to each delegation to speed a conclusion. Americans report no threat to the Monroe doctrine and insist any project be included in the postwar treaty.
Paris January 14 Premier Clemenceau said after Monday's supreme war council that the armistice was finished and good work done He added the conference procedures and small powers representation were next examined The conference itself which should meet Thursday was postponed until Saturday due to the absence of Italian premier Orlando
Two young lumbermen were found beside the railroad near the station in East Lebanon Maine. Medical Examiner A. S. Davis said they likely were killed by a train and that no identities could be established.
Louise Moulton of Swampscott longtime state public service official and former secretary to M B P part of a wedding at the Church of the Holy Name Swampscott. She married Richard Whelpley Stocker an Exeter New Hampshire businessman last night.
Investigators probe the slaying of Westbury millionaire by his wife last Saturday. After leaving the grand jury room Father Mc Ginnis, who has been in close contact with Mme Lebaudy and her 15 year old daughter Jacquelin, claimed the act may be justifiable.
In a Westbury homicide inquiry, Mme Lebaudy maintains she shot her husband to protect herself and daughter. Attorney Harry H Moore cites a witness who heard Lebaudy threaten to “finish” his wife, while the grand jury delays to hear more witnesses and consider charges.
District Attorney Weeks plans to summon Mark Rosenfeld and possibly more persons as witnesses to shed light on the shooting. The prosecution questions if Mme Lebaudy’s actions were deliberate or premeditated, while Dr. Guy Cleghorn labels Lebaudy paranoid and affected by delusions of grandeur.
A delegate statement defines a league of nations at the peace conference. Lord Robert presents the terminology and scope, outlining opposition to an armed league as the central point of the position.
An improved association of nations provides safeguards for peace and better international cooperation. The league’s basis is an agreement where each nation binds itself to submit all warlike disputes to the league’s tribunal for consideration and to use force if necessary to enforce this. Quarrels are to remain under consideration.
Col Edward M. House has been mildly ill for several days and is improving. He expects to be out again soon after his brief indisposition.
G. W. Hall testifies of full recovery from severe weeping eczema after using Sootha Salva and Fruit-a-tives. He notes relief after the first treatment and purchases measured in boxes. Remedies sold by local dealers at 50c per box or six for $2.50, with trial size 25c from Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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