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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
4
Senator Chamberlain rebukes administration as he denounces war department inefficiency amid crowded galleries. He cites ordnance delays and camp conditions, calls for truth from Baker and Gorgas, and vows to reveal more on cantonment faults and soldier care.
Mrs. M. D. Gillespie of Kansas City urges a simple, inexpensive home blend to darken gray hair. Mix water bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine. apply twice weekly until the shade deepens. She claims it tightens softness and gloss without coloring the scalp or rubbing off.
Secre tary Baker submitted to the Senate military committee a chart from all army camps showing only minor clothing shortages as of January 19. The document followed Senator Chamberlain's Senate speech replying to Wilson's denunciation of his War Department criticism.
report describes Chancellor von Hertling's hopeful stance before Petrograd dispatches announced Russia's unanimous rejection of German demands. General Hoffmann presented a tentative frontier map to sever Russia from the Baltic and threaten Petrograd while Austria-Hungary and Germany face rising unrest and calls for peace without annexations.
The German delegation declared their terms the last offer and warned that rejection would lead to renewed hostilities and Reval occupation within a week. M Kameneff said the decision rests with the soldiers and workers delegates. Ukraine discussed terms as General Hoffman outlined Russia’s future frontiers and Bolshevik leaders sought time to consult councils.
The text notes Austria favoring peace with Russia on terms excluding territorial annexation. It also reports Austrian rulers rushing to settle with the Ukrainians for food supplies, while considering possible separation from Germany and the impact on Germany’s terms.
January 24 1918 Russian delegates at Brest-Litovsk reject German terms. They argue the proposal would leave Courland and the Baltic provinces in German hands.
The Flonzaley quartet performed in Jordan Hall last evening presenting Beethoven in E flat major Op. 74. The programme also included Daniel Gregory Mason, adding a modern touch to the recital.
The Intermezzo for string quartet by Mason was premiered in Boston as an entr act between two larger pieces. The performers delivered an excellent rendering, with Beethoven and Schubert quartets also delighting the audience. Bailly arrives as new viola, bringing a rich tone without overwhelming others. The season’s third concert is set for March 14.
General Bliss will urge a strong offensive in spring and summer operations in Europe. President Wilson said troop numbers in June would double what had been planned, aiding American delivery of supplies to the allies. Baker noted Bliss arrived in France to represent the army on the council, with hints of renewed offensive recommendations in his instructions.
Richard B. Enright, a former Brooklyn precinct lieutenant, was appointed police commissioner by Mayor John F. Hylan, assuming permanent command of over 10 000 uniformed officers after a brief acting tenure. He named John W. Goff third deputy commissioner for Manhattan, the Bronx and Richmond.
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