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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1919
Page
6
A commission of five judges from Britain, the United States, France, Italy and Japan will oversee the Kaiser's trial for crimes against international morality. Lloyd George announced the proposal, with readings on Holland's possible extradition and the court's impartial composition.
Dutch officials say the former German Emperor and the former crown prince may leave the Netherlands at will unless a formal extradition demand arises. If such a demand is valid, the case would be examined under extradition law and treaties, with a tribunal in Amerongen deciding within 14 days after a hearing where the Kaiser could be represented by counsel. The government aims to follow judicial procedures, and extradition seems unlikely.
London reports that Lord Sumner will preside over five judges from the United States Great Britain France Italy and Japan at the trial of the former German emperor Sir Gordon Hewart will lead the prosecution It is said William Hohenzollern will be defended by German counsel aided by British lawyers if he wishes them
Americans and the peace delegation were surprised by Lloyd George in the House of Commons about the German Emperor’s trial. Delegates reported no notice of any Council of Three decisions on trial location or related matters beyond the peace treaty terms.
Thousands witnessed post headlines detailing a heavyweight bout in Toledo ring. The heat peaked as the thermometer read up to 120 degrees during early preliminaries from 11 to 2 30, with 110 degrees noted as Willard and Dempsey entered the ring.
Ten thousand fans packed the curb to curb scene under a hot sun as Dempsey's victory flashed blow by blow on the Post bulletin board. Court to School street and Water street to the subway overflowed with tens of thousands listening, while fans outside begged for updates.
A patient crowd blocked traffic near the Post building as Dempsey and Willard clashed in a fierce bout. Heat reached 114 degrees but did not deter fans who cheered Dempsey after the early rounds, with the final bulletin declaring his victory.
Concert program conducted by Jacchia features Cortege de Bacchus Delibes Nocturne Op 48 No 2 Chopin Jacchia Fantasia Manon Massenet Ballet music from The Queen of Sheba Havanaise Violin solo Mr Julius Theodorowics Children at Play Ainbad Othallo Seegeweeze Ave Maria Barcarolle Waldteufel Overture in C minor Second Hungarian Rhapsody Liszt March from Tannhauser Wagner with selections of operatic and orchestral numbers listed for the evening performance.
Buenos Aires on July 4 reports a serious Spanish influenza outbreak with over 800 cases hospitalized.
In Scituate July 4, twins Samuel Walker McCall II and Jean Lawson McCall, born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCall, posed for photos as the town honored its big day alongside a former Governor and a financier. Crowds pressed to glimpse the pair as their grandfathers joined the festivities, with reporters only able to elicit phrases in their native tongue.
July 4 New York reports the transports Santa Cecilia Lancaster and cruiser Seattle arriving with 98 officers and 41 percent troops. Units include the 233d Provisional Battalion 22d 72d and 65th Engineers 6498 Connecticut Casual Company 388th Company Transportation Corps and Second Pioneer Infantry 823d Service Battalion 540th Engineers plus 75 prisoners. Prisoners include several convicted of gross cowardice with sentences up to 50 years. One captain convicted of embezzling 25000 francs was among the group.
Zurich July 4 The peace treaty will come before the German national assembly at Weimar for ratification tomorrow and is expected to be approved unconditionally. A German note to the peace conference is mentioned in the Zurich Nouvelle Gazette.
A Paris dispatch dated Wednesday notes that the Germans expect to ratify the treaty early next week, signaling a swift conclusion to the accord. The item reflects diplomatic expectations amid ongoing negotiations.
From midnight to midnight the fire department responded to 69 alarms with 19 false, nine bonfires, and 14 fires from firecrackers. A second alarm blaze caused $8000 in losses, others $5000 and $2500. No police accidents from firecrackers during the Fourth. This marks a historic first for such incidents.
Lawrence July 4 reports a sparse police blotter with all but one cell unused as prohibition continues. Officers recall no previous Fourth of July with such little action as the night before and today.
Handley Page biplane under Vice Admiral Mark Kerr departed Harbor Grace N F for Mineola New York at 8 15 P M MT. Distance about 1075 miles with speed 95 to 103 mph, flight expected to take 12 to 15 hours barring adverse winds.
Besides Admiral Kerr acting as navigator and chief pilot the crew includes Colonel Trygove Gran Major Herbert G Brackley and Frederick Wyatt as radio operator The Handley Page machine carries three pilots and a wireless operator with a 127 foot wingspan and 80000 pounds loaded weight It is a four engine bomber designed for raids on Berlin and features Rolls Royce engines 350 horsepower a 68 foot fuselage 2500 gallon fuel capacity smoke bombs and long range wireless Also details on its historic flights and Vice Admiral Kerr’s career are given
General Pershing sent a July 4 cablegram to Joseph H. Lee of the War Camp Community Service. He praised the organization for Independence Day celebrations in Washington and hailed the Allied victory won by American soldiers with clean hands and united American will.
Newport News Virginia July 4 The transport General Gorgas and the battleship Rhode Island arrived today from Bordeaux and Brest with 2288 officers and men Units aboard the General Gorgas included Companies 48 44 51 847 341 and 166 of the Transportation Corps and Depot Service Company 27 Aboard the Rhode Island were Companies 282 39 46 and 48 of the 2 1/2th Engineers 338th Field Remount Squadron and 815th Motor Transport Company
Government sale offers 900 commercial saddles 3228 horse covers and 593 feed bags. Sealed bids open at 2 PM July 15 1919 at Zone Supply Office Baltimore Maryland. Details and bid forms available at Zone Supply Offices in Boston New York Philadelphia St Louis and Chicago.
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