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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1919
Page
14
The Boston Post issue dated January 22 1919 presents an independent Democratic voice for New England. It lists office location at 259 Washington Street Boston and provides general publication details for the Daily Post.
The Senate debate on government control of telephone companies drew a heated moment when Senator Sherman of Illinois branding Theodore N. Vail, head of AT&T, as a Bolshevist in disguise. The charge drew sharp rebuttal from critics who dismissed the term as unfounded.
Early returns from German delegates to the proposed National Constituent Assembly show no party holding a majority. The Socialist bloc appears set to gain substantial influence, enabling the Ebert government to shape terms of peace and seek extension of the armistice at the Paris conference.
The Post notes possible state wide gains from dredging the Merrimac River but says funding over three million dollars was not timely. Legislation now sends the proposal to the harbors and public lands committee, amid claims Chairman Cole of waterways is unfriendly to the plan.
The speaker argues that in times of necessary retrenchment in public spending the Merrimac project should be approached with serious consideration. If it can be shown we can afford to proceed now it should go ahead. if not it should wait.
Massachusetts seeks injunction against new federal telephone rates as courts in other states differ. The 1918 law gave the President authority to take over telephones during the war and to set rates. Merits of the policy remain debated but toll charges may rise, while local rates stay unchanged. Public opinion could push for change if rates prove burdensome.
The War Labor Board names Eldon B. Keith of Boston as a member and George E. McKlwain as secretary to a commission to study European industrial conditions. The goal is to guide postwar readjustment through improved labor, employment, and production systems benefiting states and cooperation.
The grippe decline brings cautious optimism as officials note the California Senate now requires entrants to wear masks inside chamber precincts. The article humorously suggests the rule has not dampened debate or eloquence on the floor.
The piece questions Jeannette Rankin of Montana pursuing the $6000 clerical post in the federal House. It notes her wartime voting record favoring the Kaiser, and argues her defeat in Montana Republican primaries undermines the traditional path to the job. It adds she ran as an independent with I W W and Socialist support.
In her State remarks Lantry notes a significant factor unseen by many, emphasizing its influence on local and national policy. The statement highlights the ongoing interplay between state considerations and broader congressional dynamics.
The article discusses feeding cattle as beer grain supplies falter with the national prohibition law. Dairy farmers depend on brewer’s grains, sparking fears beef could outpace milk as the marketable product. It notes dairy farming exists without beer grains in some regions and asserts cows won’t starve if the soil remains productive.
After decades of effort Congress passed the bill to make the Grand Canyon of Arizona a national park awaiting President Wilson's signature. The move promises protection from private development and ensures the canyon's eternal preservation as a natural wonder.
In the Senate debate over a 100 million dollar relief bill for hungry Europeans some opponents questioned legality of using taxpayer funds for foreigners. Proponents note precedents and point to past support of relief measures. The opposition is seen as driven by hostility or fear of Mr Hoover, but leaders remain united with the President.
Readers submit questions and answers on wars taxicab logistics prohibition earth surface area weather signs and city demographics. The column covers Verdun Marne rail and motor transport limits Good Friday Easter dates river and mountain altitude Denver plains and population statistics.
The record notes Boston weather with official figures showing 3 below zero in 1888 and zero in 1885 for January 22. It recalls a warm 66 degrees in 1916 and mentions rain or snow on this date in the past decade, attributed to OE:RT Ahh.
In AMERONGEN CASTLE HOLLAND Bill Hohenzollern laments potential war crimes charges as the Peace Conference may judge him by allied nations. He recounts exile, fear of extradition, and his return to the castle after a perilous night seeking escape. He sees himself as a fallen monarch with no country and urges his fate remains unresolved.
A movie scene shows a patron tossing a lidless squash pie at a prop, provoking loud laughter from one observer while another muses on the value of shared enjoyment and the limits of humor, concluding with a note on blessedness in finding joy.
Humorous letters discuss how cheerfulness flattery or playful kisses supposedly open a husband's wallet. Readers from Lynn Newport Cambridge weigh tactics to coax money, urging moderation and caution while promising quick results.
A collage of notes and letters from Boston area readers mentions St Vincent's Day sun signs and Candlemas contrasts. It includes market price snippets for cucumbers asparagus carrots and potatoes, plus Red Cross anecdotes and civic curiosities.
The article surveys Finland’s vast lakes and canals, noting Lake Saima’s canal traffic and railway growth. It argues Finns favor self rule, highlighting women in the Diet by 1907, democracy gains, and Sweden’s interest in a free Finland as a buffer against Russia.
Bobby discovers Chloe’s jealousy when a letter from Lieutenant Rogers reveals his upcoming arrival with a French girl. Chloe’s blue eyes flash with anger until Rogers introduces Marie Therese, the girl’s brown eyes captivating Chloe as the trio faces an unexpected plan to adopt the child.
The Senate military committee reported a new substitute for the House bill to validate informal war contracts. It follows plans from the United States and New York Chambers of Commerce and the War Industries Board and includes a war contracts appeals commission to settle disputes in compromising the informal contracts.
Senator Poindexter of Washington urged demobilizing the Shipping Board after accusing it of failing to lift limits on steel vessel construction for foreign account. He cited renewed reluctance to refresh contracts in American yards, criticizing the board's actions.
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