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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1919
Page
20
At a Paris luncheon for President Wilson, the supreme council heard M Noulens critique the Bolshevik regime. The talks centered on three Russia policy options from intervention to withdrawal and aid to restore normal conditions while avoiding bolstered aggression.
President Wilson attended a luncheon hosted by the French Senate in Paris. Distinguished leaders and officials from France and allied nations were present. The visit underscores wartime alliance and diplomatic ties during January in Paris.
Lord Robert outlined criteria for admitting states to the League, stressing trustworthy governments free from military dominance in Germany and a stabilized, orderly Austria where multiple states may emerge. He cautioned on Turkey's uncertain future and noted Bulgaria's stance on Balkans leadership before entry.
A Berlin wireless despatch outlines the forthcoming German constitution. It would preserve former component states and admit self determined territories. The president, 35 years old and citizen for ten years, is elected by a Reichstag majority. The Reichstag also approves treaties and wartime decisions. a seven year term and possible re election are specified. The chancellor and ministers are chosen by the president and must hold Reichstag confidence.
The Post reports an error by police mis stating a hold-up occurred at T. F. Maguire & Co. saloon 7 Elm Street Boston. No incident happened there and the actual hold-up occurred at a different saloon. the mistake arose from incorrect recording.
President Wilson tells the French Senate and people that France has faced peril with resolve. He praises Franco American friendship, foresees global unity against tyranny, and notes France's role as champion of liberty.
The report notes a broad nationwide turnout with strong female participation and limited disturbances from Spartacan bands. It lists elected figures in Baden and Württemberg and provides vote totals for multiple cities, reflecting a collapse of the old National Liberal party and gains for the Majority Socialists, German Democrats, and Centrists.
Four Everett youths about seventeen years old will be arraigned in Everett District Court today on charges of assaulting Ralph H. Gould at his doorway on Broadway and Bow street Sunday night. Gould was badly beaten and unable to explain the attack, after police received descriptions from the victim.
New York on January 20. The Proposed 20 per cent war tax on theatre tickets would throw 10 000 to 15 000 people in theatrical and allied industries out of work, according to a statement by the United Theatre Managers of America.
Asheville N C January 20 Thomas Settle former Republican congressman for the fifth North Carolina district died here tonight from pneumonia He was 53 years old.
The legislative committee on legal affairs told the Senate it grants leave to withdraw the petition by Francis A Morse of West Roxbury and others seeking a rule requiring all boat and canoe hire operators to register.
An endorsement surge from state and city officials war relief groups and business leaders supports replacing service flags with white stars across business fronts. Each star marks a young man in khaki or blue who has returned from serving Uncle Sam.
The governor urges employers to reinstate returning servicemen and gives priority to veterans in filling vacancies. He notes 2190 men placed by the U. S. Employment Service in Massachusetts since demobilization and prepares a bill to relax civil service rules to aid veterans. A delegation of discharged chauffeurs met with the governor seeking intercession with the War Department.
Massachusetts and neighboring cities endorse a shift from blue stars to blue rimmed white stars on business service flags to show ex service workers rehired. Officials including Governor Coolidge and Mayor Peters praise the simple idea, with Boston officials planning rapid rollout in City Hall and local bureaus.
Governor Coolidge writes a letter urging Massachusetts employers to cooperate with the United States employment service to place returning servicemen in jobs. State Director Everett W. Lord will begin sending the letter today to employers across the state.
Boston faces a surge of unemployment with 20 000 men and women out of work. Many are soldiers and sailors recently discharged who lost factory jobs as government contracts ended. Between Dec 1, 1918 and Jan 18, 1919, 1 047 soldiers and 3 808 sailors sought work. only 145 soldiers and 64 sailors were offered positions. Some refused roles unless wages matched or exceeded pre service levels.
Governor Coolidge and both branches of the General Court promised vigorous action to aid returning soldiers and sailors. Coolidge sought war department explanations on chauffeur discharges at South Boston and urged Civil Service reform to help veterans. McKnight proposed suspending Civil Service laws. Warner and House members planned statewide canvass of employers to reinstate veterans in old or equal jobs. The effort aims to readjust labor after wartime service.
A systematic canvass of manufacturing establishments and offices in Boston launched by the local Employment Bureau for Soldiers and Sailors seeks to place returning servicemen. Employers receive questionnaires to match hundreds of soldiers and sailors with jobs. Leading groups including the Boston Chamber of Commerce, Red Cross, Y M C A, and others assist. Governor Coolidge, Mayor Peters, and Speaker Warner actively solicit positions.
Paris reports indicate the Bolshevik government has weakened but still claims military gains in western Russia. Lenin proposed surrender to the Soviet executive committee, opposed by Trotzky Radek and Tchitcherin, and defeated by 12 votes. The 300,000 strong army remains loyal, well paid, and fed, limiting uprisings in the north.
Two more victims died yesterday in the North End molasses disaster and another body was recovered, bringing the death toll to 17. The dead include John Callahan, 46, of 2 Lawn Street, Roxbury, at the Relief Hospital, Patrick Breen, 65, of 64 Fayette Street, South End, at City Hospital, and 10 year old Pasquale Santosca of 115 Charter Street, North End.
Ireland hopes to secure self determination through the pressure of American public opinion. The keynote of the Charitable Irish Society meeting at the Boston City Club last night stressed this principle as essential to advancing Ireland's cause.
Former Congressman Joseph A Connolly urged Irish elements to boost pressure for self determination. Delegates of Ancient Charitable Irish Societies of America in New York emphasized publicizing a convention resolution petitioning President Wilson to secure a fair vote for Ireland. He said Ireland’s inclusion at the peace conference hinges on American influence and force.
The French liner Rochambeau docked at Halifax carrying 833 American soldiers and over 600 civilians. It halted 11 days from Bordeaux to New York for coal and water, remaining in quarantine overnight. Major military and civilian personnel aboard include Minnesota and Iowa troops, Knights of Columbus, Red Cross, Y M C A, Salvation Army workers, and several high ranking officers.
The Rev. John Steik, former Lettish pastor at 744 Parker Street Roxbury, holds a declaration from Rev. Dr. H A Weller president of the Evangelistical Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania and Adjacent States reinstating him to all ministerial functions.
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