29 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1919
Page
1
The article reports a military officer stating he was called to conference on January 8 to arrange for the division’s departure. He expects the boys to be home late February or early March and pays tribute to his command and the entire division.
The piece praises American troops as the supreme diplomats, marching through France with cannon and bayonet and driving Germany to the Rhine. It notes a veteran doughboy aiding civilians as he advances, highlighting heroism and humanitarian acts by U S soldiers in the conflict reported by Joe Mitchell Chapple, editor.
Brigadier General Charles H. Cole reports a conference of brigade commanders to plan the early return of the 26th Division to the United States. The note, dated January 8, was shared with a Boston friend, signaling progression toward homecoming and a parade in Boston with wounded heroes leading.
State contends Henry H. Hall motive was love of other women making life with his wife intolerable. The Wells Depot lay preacher faced trial today before Judge Scott Wilson in the Maine Supreme Court. Continued on Page S-1st Column.
Paris January 28 The supreme council focused on Germanys colonies across Africa Asia and the Pacific in extended sessions with Australia New Zealand and Japan outlining their interests in Pacific island groups and Japan presenting views on the colonies territorial question of major importance.
The American super-dreadnought New Mexico arrived at Brest to convoy the steamer George Washington carrying President Wilson back to the United States. A group of American torpedo boat destroyers will join the escort as Admiral Wilson raises his flag aboard the New Mexico.
A peasant uprising across Romania erupted at a fixed hour Saturday with armed soldiers leading the revolt. Fighting continued in Bucharest through Sunday as regular troops used machine guns. Social revolutionists joined the movement, with many reported killed or wounded.
A mass meeting protests Mayor Peters' plan to annex towns around Boston. City and town officials including mayors, councils, and boards of selectmen are invited or expected to attend to present objections in Brookline.
Police across seven stations arrested 22 men for violating the sidewalk spitting ordinance in the 24 hours ending last night at midnight. Arrests broken down by station include Hanover Street 5, City Hall 1, Joy Street 7, Lagrange Street 6, D Street 1, East Boston 1, and Roxbury Crossing 1.
A vintage advertisement touts Father John’s Medicine as pure nourishing food claiming to build strength and vitality for daily use. The informal copy emphasizes health benefits and everyday practicality.
The House post office committee reported a resolution by ten to eight to end government control of telephone and telegraph properties on December 31. Chairman Moon said he would bring the measure to the House and seek a rule for priority. Cable properties were not addressed in the committee meeting.
Advertises four Fisher Business Colleges locations in Roxbury Somerville Cambridge and Waltham inviting potential students to attend the nearest campus.
A brief note indicates continuation of a column or item on page six first column, marked by A M within the publication. The fragment signals continuation rather than a standalone event or announcement.
The notice lists William McKinley born in 1834 and Italian troops called to the colors in 1915. It recalls Allied air actions near Zeebrugge and a German raid on London with 47 killed and 169 wounded. It notes sunrise and moon phases and vehicle lights timing.
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Boston and vicinity with little temperature change and moderate westerly winds. Northern New England expects partly cloudy conditions Wednesday and Thursday with fair weather thereafter and above normal temperatures across the region.
The November 1 1918 report outlines American Trust Co finances and investments. It notes cash holdings and investment details as filed with the Bank Commissioner.
In Lawrence on January 28 the 35,000 textile mill operatives faced a looming strike after owners rejected an ultimatum from the general committee. Leaders sought a 48 hour week with 54 hours pay and deadline by Friday at 7 p m, but mills had not replied by nightfall. Italian hands reportedly influence decisions as talks stalled.
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