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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1918
Page
5
Petrograd report states the Constituent Assembly has been dissolved by Bolshevik authorities. Sailor guards sealed the chamber at 4 am and a dissolution decree was issued. The action consolidates the new regime following the January upheaval.
The Constituent Assembly rejected the central executive committee decree after an hour's debate. Bolsheviks and Left Social Revolutionists left the hall as the Assembly showed unwillingness to approve the peace party conduct. Sailors dissolved the Assembly at 4 a.m. with a decree to be published today.
Public demonstrations erupt across Austria as hostility to Berlin grows over continued war pressure. Brest-Litovsk talks stall amid German troop demands in Russia, while press voices fuel anti Pan German sentiment and call for peace with Russia. German annexationists face sharp Austrian criticism.
London dispatch reports Pan German newspapers celebrate the removal of Mudoif von Valentini, decrying the Bethmann Hollweg system and praising Valentini’s replacement, while noting cautious sentiment on Austria and broader effects on the German position.
The Breslau was sunk while Goeben escaped but was beached and damaged at Nagara Point. British losses included the monitor Raglan and the small MS. The Goeben is under naval air attack as British forces engage at the Dardanelles. The article recalls the cruisers’ wartime history and recent battles along the Black Sea and Bosphorus.
On the western front in France and Belgium the military operations ap parently are increasing all along the line, as compared with those of the past few weeks, when little or no fighting, except artillery duels and minor raids, was carried out.
Allied naval forces bombard the German submarine base at Ostend while infantry operations intensify from Ypres to the Chemin des Dames and St Mihiel sector. With better weather, major battles seem likely as aerial combat increases and French airmen claim eight enemy aircraft down Saturday.
Chief engineers on the new type fast cargo ships will be sent to the engine works to study future charges from the ground up. Each engineer will follow his engine through building to installation at the shipyard. Free technical instruction at MIT and seven other schools is offered during short courses.
The Rev. Benjamin Allain, pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Victories on Isabella Street, was given a farewell reception and presented with a purse of 800 dollars last night. He departs Tuesday for San Francisco to lead the new Church of Our Lady of Victories there.
In Indianapolis on January 2 the United Mine Workers plan to endorse the bi tuminous wage pact and ratify the Washington agreement. The anthracite workers are set to receive a substantial pay increase under the new compact with no penalty clause delaying approval.
Great Belgian violinist Ysaye thrilled a large audience with Beethoven Kreutzer sonata and Chabrier pieces, supported by pianist Beryl Rubinstein. Rubinstein debuted locally, delivering Liszt Mazeppa and Campanella after a strong Chopin etude, amid high praise and occasional off tones.
The Bulletin of Bargains advertises a 1918 sale at Jordan Marsh with discounts on women’s coats dresses gowns suits furs and accessories. Featured items include Hudson seal and fur trimmed coats, broadcloth and velour outfits, silk hoses, petticoats, lingerie and house dresses, plus men’s apparel and home goods, all offered at reduced prices.
Bargains include women's suits coats dresses and accessories, with mail and phone orders accepted if received within three days. Items feature sample tailored suits, raincoats, velour coats, natural fur sets, muffs, crepe de chine waists, dresses, silk hose, infants and men’s hosiery, and shoes offered at substantial discounts with numerous original prices cited.
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