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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1919
Page
9
The Navy Department issued a statement noting the arriving vessels have an estimated rated capacity of 104 211 tons. Of the total carried 10 565 were returned by seven cruisers and 7 850 by seven battleships.
Washington March 6 Promotions for naval reserve officers to grades above lieutenant commander will be considered by the naval selection board after the Atlantic fleet returns from winter maneuvers. Secretary Daniels said the board would meet then, due to Congress not passing the naval bill authorizing a five officer board, forcing selections by the full 13 rear admirals board under existing law.
Boston nurses who stood behind the Yankee Division during the St Mihiel drive describe the pluck and fortitude of New England troops. They returned on the Leviathan from France and praised the 26th heroes while concealing their own experiences and bravery.
Boston Base Hospital 51 nurses, stationed with the 26th Yankee Division, arrive aboard Leviathan after six months to a homecoming parade in Hoboken. They shared stories of courage, equality among patients, and renewed ideals, noting their experiences transformed their view of civilian life.
Corporal Harold C. Clapp of the 101st Field Artillery will speak at the Roxbury School Center High School of Practical Arts. Cecil Mackman of the 56th Artillery will also speak. Corporal Leo F. Noble of the 55th Artillery will perform songs. he was the first in his regiment wounded at Chateau Thierry.
Joseph A. Conry criticized Senator Lodge at Filene’s as he urged support for Wilson’s peace treaty. He said Lodge’s opposition harms returning American troops and warned that the Massachusetts voice must be heard to secure a lasting world peace. The speaker argued the 14 Paris statesmen aim for a real peace returning soldiers home.
Paris reports the army committee of the Chamber of Deputies adopted a resolution calling for German disarmament. It urges the peace conference to ensure Germany relinquishes war related industries and ceases maintaining armed forces.
Nevada Mo March 6 Attorney General McAllister of Missouri and four others were arrested at Stultz Lake near here on a charge of hunting ducks in violation of federal game law. They were taken to Clinton Mo for arraignment before the United States commissioner.
Senator Calder will push for an investigation into delayed wheat shipments to Belgium. Emil Franqui, former Belgian Relief Commission chairman, says he is shocked by Calder's demand. Calder cites sworn testimony to McAdoo's inquiry alleging decayed wheat shipments of 250 000 and 17 000 bushels sent to Belgium.
Essen reports 7500 Ruhr region miners joining a strike. The protest affects coal output and regional industry, with unions demanding wage and working condition improvements. Local authorities monitor the walkout as production slows.
Donations already flow to the health fund supporting the Boston Dispensary Baby Hygiene Association and District Nursing Association. Chairman Muller reports a $1500 gift from Mr and Mrs Henry Hornblower, Southern chair, aiding pledges from Boston’s South. Henry C Church says Charlestown district kicks off with a first donation from William Carney.
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