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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
8
London officials debate withdrawing its envoy to the Vatican as under secretary Cecil Harmsworth told the House of Commons today. The discussion centers on a possible diplomatic move amid foreign affairs considerations.
Mr. Harmsworth stated he had no confirmation of a claim by Robert J. Lynn that the Vatican’s hostility to the allies during the war made the envoy’s continued presence cause considerable resentment. The remark was questioned by a Unionist member during discussions on foreign policy.
Mr. Lynn represents the Woodvale Division of Belfast. In November 1914 Britain adopted a new position toward the Vatican and would appoint a minister on special mission to the Pope. Sir Henry Howard went to Rome in December 1914 and stayed until August 1916 when Count J F C de Salis succeeded him as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary on a special mission.
New York July 16 Julius T Mayer resident director in America of the Hamburg American line sailed for Germany to learn the status of the firm. He said a Zeppelin service to the United States was not an impossibility though he declined to comment further.
New York July 16 brokers to catch up with weeks of heavy business the Board of Governors voted to close the exchange Saturday.
The Third Pioneer Infantry now bound for home will land in New York, not Boston, as previously agreed. Mayor Peters, vacationing in Maine, telegraphed Secretary Baker protesting the diversion. Parts of the regiment sailed from St Nazaire on July 11 and 12 aboard the Mexican and Callao, with arrival in New York slated for July 19 and 23 respectively, per Colonel Hart.
President Wilson agreed to review a parade of Czecho-Slovak soldiers in Washington. The veterans are en route home after service in Siberia and are currently housed in barracks near the capital.
A period advertisement defends Fletcher's Castoria, asserting physicians endorse its benefits and noting imitations exist. It emphasizes genuine Castoria as originally advertised and promised by Mr. Fletcher, asserting ongoing quality and trust.
Condensed tale recounts Vivian Grey and his serving man Essper George through political flirtation, duels, exile in Germany, and perilous adventures. Vivian navigates intrigues around the Marquess with Cleveland, faces a fatal duel, and endures a perilous storm that claims Essper. The piece previews next installments in The Shuttle series.
The piece recalls Benjamin Disraeli born in 1804 in London, his family’s withdrawal from Judaism, his self education, and rise to Parliament and prime minister. It highlights his imaginative powers, literary works like Vivian Grey and Lothair, and his death in 1881 with Primrose Day memorials and Victoria's marble tablet in Hughden churchyard.
A condensed portrait of Vivian Grey from Disraeli’s novel detailing his schooldays at Barnsley Vicarage under Mr Dallas, his bold temper, literary talents, and rising ambition. It notes his popularity among peers, clashes with Mallet’s followers, and a pivotal dinner where he quips Bolingbroke to impress the Marquess of Carabas.
The notice states back issues can be obtained at 2 cents for the Daily Post, 6 cents in Greater Boston for the Sunday Post, and 7 cents elsewhere, if ordered promptly.
At 2 p m a midsummer benefit for Rheims Hospital at Mrs Burnham's Barden 63 High Street Newburyport. At 1 p m Jingling Bros Circus on the lawn of St James Christian Disciples Church St James Street Roxbury. At 8 15 p m a free open air Boston Park show at Felt Company grounds Hyde Park.
Fire at G W Richardson Company basement in factory number 2 destroys both buildings 100 by 60 feet with losses over 100000. About 150 workers including many women lose their jobs as flames engulf the plant after a spark allegedly fell into celluloid shavings in the slasher room.
Portland Maine July 16 The coast guard cutter Ossipee answered a distress call from the transport Edward Luckenbach but reported no mention of the Luckenbach. The Ossipee gave a new position at latitude 48.26 north longitude 60 west while the Luckenbach’s earlier reported location was 40.15 north 65.15 west.
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