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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1919

Page

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Paris White House Discusses League of Nations Plans

Paris officials welcomed Senator Bourgeois of France, Lord Robert Cecil of Britain, and General Jan Smuts of South Africa as they explored new plans for a society of nations at the Paris White House briefing.

Senator Bourgeois France Lord Cecil Gen. Smuts England Wilson Paris Associated Press Paris White House Leon Bourgeois League of Mations Robert Cecil Jan Christian Smuts Society of Nations

Eminent Jurists Debate Extradition and Trial by League Court

French premier Clemenceau faces legal fate over wartime deeds. Jurists argue extradition is lawful and punishment should occur in a court created by the League of Nations. They propose a tribunal of nations opposed to Germany to hear the case.

Clemenceau League of Nations Germany

Kaiser's War Responsibility Discussed by Jurists

Paris reports cite two jurists Ferdi nand Lamaude and A G De Lapradelie explaining that an international court or Hague tribunal could not apply direct criminal penalties to the former German Emperor. Wilhelm II’s letters are cited to illustrate his responsibility for the war.

Common Law Court Hague Tribunal Kaiser Wilhelm Paris Clemenceau Ferdinand Lamaude A. G. de Lapradelie

Banforth Confesses Axe and Flatiron Killings in Haverhill

Joseph E. Banforth 47, a wood heel factory worker, walked into police and said he killed his wife and mother in law with an axe and flatiron at their home on 7 View Street. He surrendered and urged officers to check the scene. Patrolmen sought corroboration as investigators prepared to pursue the claim.

Haverhill Joseph E. Banforth Marcus A. Sullivan View Street

League of Nations plans move toward final form

President Wilson uses opportunity to align French and British views with his own reconciliation plans. The league of nations is taking definite shape as principal nations steadily converge on common ground.

Wilson League of Nations

Giants After Cowdy

New York report notes end of a frenzied baseball week and the shift back to team planning for the coming season. It mentions the player limit decision and salary cap vote, with the National Commission issue temporarily shelved.

New York National Commission

Cables 26th Will Be Home In March

Fitchburg reports Lt Colonel William H Dolan of the 26th Division has received a cablegram stating the division is ordered home and will arrive early in March. Mrs Dolan of 65 Highland Avenue announced the message signed by Dolan.

Fitchburg William H. Dolan

Giants Close On Gowdy Return Bid For Braves

Only one real deal was consummated at last week's meeting while several are under cover. The Giants are anxious to get back Hank Gowdy and have made the Boston Braves a fine offer for this popular star. It would be a personal crisis for Boston to sell Gowdy, the first big leaguer in France and the country’s most popular player.

Giants Hank Gowdy Boston Braves Boston Gowdy France

Fisher Business Colleges Adverts Seen in Four Nearby Cities

Continued on page 11 first column advertising Fisher Business Colleges across Roxbury Somerville Cambridge and Waltham urging readers to attend the nearest campus.

Pope's Special Envoy Arrives in New York

Archbishop Bonaventure Cerretti papal under secretary of state arrived in New York aboard the Lapland the highest Vatican official to visit the United States. The vessel carried 2065 American soldiers and Cerretti celebrated mass in the crowded reading room before the ship sailed up the North River.

New York Bonaventure Cerretti Vatican United States Lapland North River

Archbishop Cerretti Poised for U S Visit and New York Appointment

Speculation surrounds Archbishop Cerretti s proposed U S trip after his Paris conference with President Wilson. Reported to carry Vatican authority and the Pope s choice to succeed Cardinal Farley as archbishop of New York may be announced during the visit.

Cerretti United States Vatican America Wilson Paris Cardinal Farley New York

Cough Drops Warn Hoarse Man in Page Teaser

Continued on Page 10 Third Col. L. Cough drops give a clear threat to a hoarse man.

L. C

Tight Skirt Fashion Delays Trains In Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on January 19 a blizzard and tight skirts worn by women passengers disrupted railroad schedules. The Pennsylvania Railroad reports average train stops lengthened by 17 seconds since skirts became tighter, citing fashion as affecting operation times.

Philadelphia Penn Pennsylvania Railroad South Jersey

Ex mayor Hart born 1829 and notable figures re called

Ex Mayor Thomas N Hart born 1829 and Massachusetts Governor George D Robinson born 1894 are named figures. The note recalls 1915 Argonne German advance, a general strike in Austria a year ago, and a British triumph defeating Turks at the Dardanelles in a naval engagement.

Thomas N. Hart George D. Robinson Massachusetts Argonne Austria Dardanelles

Yesterday's Temperature Report from Thompson's Spa

Average temperature yesterday was 38 degrees. The record shows values around 82 and 44 with various readings including 32 and 39. Averages note昨日’s mean temperature and a year earlier reading of 26 degrees.

Thompson's Spa Sa. Ie

Forecast for Boston and New England Area

Forecasts call for fair weather in Boston and vicinity on Monday and Tuesday with little temperature change and moderate westerly winds. Across New England and eastern New York expect fair conditions turning warmer Tuesday with moderate to fresh northwest winds along the middle and north Atlantic coasts and gentle variable winds inland.

Boston Washington New England New York Middle North Atlantic Mississippi

When you think of flowers edot Think of Penn

A compact note hints that flowers evoke Penn in a phrase about education and tradition.

Penn

Inquiry into Ex-Emperor's Prosecution and Extradition

The report examines from a juridical angle whether crimes by the German government and army implicate the German Emperor, which tribunal would judge him, and if extradition could be demanded. It argues against bringing the ex-Emperor before a common tribunal.

Quality yarns direct from mill sale prices 50 shades

Norfolk Yarn Co offers all colors of yarn direct from the mill with sale prices. Customers can call or send a stamp for samples and 50 shades. Located at 248 Boylston St opposite the Public Garden.

Norfolk Yarn Co Boylston St

Prince John Dies at Sandringham in England

London Jan 19 Prince John youngest son of King George died at Sandringham after a period of illness. He had been seriously ill for some time.

King George London Prince John George Sandringham

Prince John of Windsor Passes Away at Sandringham

The prince born at Sandringham on July 12, 1905 died in his sleep at 5 30 p m Saturday following an epileptic attack. He was beloved by all classes and the servants at Windsor and was a favorite brother of Princess Mary who enjoyed romps with him.

Windsor Mary Sandringham Say “Prince John

Chelsea law enforcement drive closes all but licensed outlets

The second Sunday under the law enforcement programme in Chelsea surprised many including police as every place of business except those with full licenses remained closed yesterday.

Chelsea

Dr Hilton's No 3 for Colds Influenza Ad

An old ad promotes Dr Hilton's No 3 remedy for colds and influenza. It claims ease of carrying and notes long usage of 25 years. The fragment suggests a mid century medical patent product. The item reflects historical consumer health advertising.

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