18 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1919
Page
1
Marshal argues a Rhine barrier is essential between France and a former empire to deter future aggression. He believes Germany will recover in a short period and emphasizes France must have strong protections as the price of victory.
Marshal Foch praised American forces for the Argonne Meuse offensive and urged concentrating them for a decisive sector as he met correspondents at Treves. He warned Germany’s defeat but noted potential rapid recovery and stressed keeping Rhine as a barrier separating France from Germany.
Paris reports the peace congress opens tomorrow with President Wilson seated at Clemenceau's right and Premier Lloyd George to Clemenceau's left. The Supreme Council wrapped up its work and adjourned for the larger body's inauguration at 3 PM.
Paris Jan 17 The German armistice has been extended a month by the allied commissioners at Treves. The new terms cover agricultural implements Russian prisoners of war naval conditions and the restitution of material stolen by Germany from invaded nations were signed by the German delegates.
London January 17 The Admiralty has no immediate intention to relax its strict blockade against Germany, according to Central News.
Dublin reports the government plans to issue a proclamation under the Crimes Act tightening the law against Sinn Feiners. The move follows an earlier proclamation declaring Sinn Feiners dangerous, a preliminary step toward suppressing the organization with no subsequent action taken yet.
A government proclamation makes belonging to Sinn Fein a crime with possible jail for members. Imprisonment does not deter Sinn Feiners who continue to cause trouble, the text notes.
A brief utility notice urges readers to avoid coughing at night and to take Father John’s Medicine to soothe throat irritation as an advertised remedy.
In a three cornered exchange involving the Boston Red Sox, Washington and Detroit, Boston secured two players in a deal that the article says will strengthen Manager Barrow's team substantially. The move is framed as a pivotal moment in Frazee and Barrow’s week long strategy.
Continued on page 11 second column notes Venus Pencils cannot do work due to unspecified reasons.
District Attorney Nathan A. Tufts, his assistant George S. Harvey and State Officer Silas Smith with Pinkerton detectives have arrested three men in New York. The suspects are believed to be part of a gang that fled with $12,600 after holding up and shooting the GE Company paymaster, R. Brown, in Cambridge. They will be brought to Cambridge for identification and further proceedings.
Dr Frederick Gardiner Cottrell, chief metallurgist at the U S Department of Mines, received the Perkin medal for his work extracting chemicals and metal particles from industrial smoke and dust. He outlined a plan to extract helium from air, a development he says could revolutionize dirigible aeronautics.
Today's anniversaries include Daniel Webster born 1752. A five day coal conservation shutdown began exactly one year ago. The British steamer Boston City was reported sunk by a submarine.
Forecast for northern New England calls for unsettled conditions with likely rain or snow Saturday and partly cloudy Sunday. Southern New England and eastern New York expect rain Saturday and Sunday with lower temperatures. Winds across the north and middle Atlantic states will be moderate to fresh and variable, turning to fresh east and southeast.
Mrs Matilda Gilbert claimed as the largest woman in the world died in Bridgeport Hospital after pneumonia followed by influenza. Weighed 420 pounds two days before death, she toured with Barham Bailey’s circus as The fattest lady in the world. Hospital transfer required a special ambulance and eight people to move her due to her size.
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