German Children Starving
British general reports widespread famine conditions among German children. The letter describes dramatic shortages and the strong influence of humanitarian concerns on decisions to send food aid and relief shipments.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1919
Page
1
Berlin Casualties Hit Thousand in One Week
London report says about 1000 killed or wounded in Berlin during the past week per Wolff Bureau estimate. Paris dispatch notes follow up on Allied talks with Germany over turning over merchant ships, with Brussels sessions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Associated Press
Wolff Bureau
Germany
Paris
Supreme War Council
Spa
Brussels
O E Plans Aimed at Seizure of German Merchant Vessels
Oil plans already stated intend seizure of German merchant ships in exchange for a food supply.
Robber Flees Somerville Home By Banister
An unidentified burglar escaped from Malcolm McNair at 40 Central Street Somerville after being startled by lights and an awakening Mrs McNair. He slid down the banister and fled through an unlocked kitchen window with three one dollar bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm McNair
Central Street
Somerville
Hoover weighs U S wheat policy as bread prices rise
Paris March 9 Herbert Hoover United States Food Administrator said the government faces possible loss of the million dollars appropriated to back next year’s wheat crop. He cited factors including 1918 surplus, 1919 supply and demand, and whether to take a deliberate loss to lower bread prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Herbert Hoover
United States
World demand signals no surplus for 1919 wheat crop
The latest month shows Europe’s food needs absorbing 1918 wheat, preventing carryover. Indian famine pressures Australia’s wheat exports, sending large quantities there. Much of Australia’s stockpiled supply has spoiled, worsening the outlook for next year. Continued on Page 9-Fourth Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Nebraskan Battleship Nebraska Returns Home to Boston
After 12 days at sea the battleship Nebraska with 992 returning heroes aboard arrives at President Roads then anchors at 1 am and docks at Commonwealth pier at 9. Troops include Battery F of the 5th Coast Artillery plus M. C. A. secretaries and wounded. A city boat escort carries Mayor’s reception committee to greet the crew with cigarettes candy and music from a naval district band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Brest
France
New
Eastern Avenue Wharf
Monitor
Commonwealth Pier
First Naval District
Irish Leader Sir Horace Plunkett Arrives in Boston
Sir Horace Plunkett, noted Irish leader, is guest of Harvard President Lowell. He will meet Boston figures, visit Governor and Mayor, and tour public institutions. He plans to visit Yale on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Harvard
Boston
Yale
Sir Horace Plunkett
Resolutions Back Irish Rights At Emmet Birthday Rally
About 2000 people gathered in Hibernian Hall Roxbury to protest President Wilsons remarks to Justice Cohalan and to condemn entangling alliances. They voiced declarations in favor of no entangling alliances and against the League of Nations plan during the Robert Emmet anniversary event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
America
Justice Cohalan
League of Nations
Hibernian Hall
Roxbury
Robert Emmet
Irish voices clash as leaders denounce league covenant
Senator Lodge and colleagues praised for stance against the league covenant. John Devoy leads a Boston event with Joseph Smith and Eugene Curran speaking. An Irish mass meeting in Boston within 10 days will press Paris peace talks to address self determination and urge rejection of the Wilson-British covenant. Cheers and boos mark a 3.5 hour gathering with calls to revive Easter 1916 as a turning point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Borah
Thomas
Taft
Benedict Arnold
John Devoy
New York
Joseph Smith
Boston
Eugene Curran
Clan Na-Gael
Paris
Europe Looks to League After Russia Mission Arrival
New York March 9 Charles Edward Russell warned that the failure of the League of Nations plan could trigger the greatest catastrophe in European history. Russell, a writer, arrived from Paris aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam and had joined William English Walling on a mission of the Social Democratic League to seek support for Wilson's 14 points and curb Bolshevism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
League of Nations
Europe
Charles Edward Russell
Russia
Paris
Nieuw
Amsterdam
Russell
William English Walling
Social Democratic League
Wilson
Europe Seeks League of Nations to Avert Future Wars
Mr Russell describes broad European desire for action to prevent wars, calling it a passion. He warns that failure of the League plan could unleash unknown consequences. Continued on Page 12 Third Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Russell
League of Nations
Irish Leader Sir Horace Plunkett arrives in Boston
Sir Horace Plunkett, the Irish leader, arrived in Boston for a brief visit at the invitation of Harvard President Lowell. He has spent over a month in a rest cure in Michigan to recover from the strain of his duties with the Irish convention and the push for self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Horace
Michigan
ASK DAY LAW BE ANNULLED
A mass meeting of 5000 people under the Central Labor Union and returned soldiers demanded war time prohibition be annulled with a public vote. Speakers included Senator John J. Kearney, A J Cozzolino, and Arthur N Sager. Resolutions urged resuming light wines and beers and cable to President Wilson. A parade of veterans called for work and opposed prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Central Labor Union
John J. Kearney
Boston
A. J. Cozzolino
Newark
N. J
Newark License Commission
Arthur N. Sager
St. Louis
Wilson
Anniversary notes mark Wilson order and WWI fronts
Today recalls 1916 order sending American troops into Mexico after Villa. A year ago the War Department announced U S forces in Lorraine and Champagne sectors plus in Alsace near Lameville and in the Aisne. British planes bombed retreating Turkish forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Mexico
Villa
United States War Department
Lorraine
Champagne
Alsace
Lameville
Aisne
Forecast for New England and Atlantic coast
Forecasts show colder conditions for Boston and northern New England with clearing skies on Monday. Southern New England and eastern New York expect fair weather Monday with Tuesday also fair, while winds along Atlantic coasts remain westerly and storm warnings persist north of Cape Hatteras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
New York
Middle Atlantic
Atlantic
Cape Hatteras
Yesterday's Temperature Report from Thompson's Spa
Temperature readings show a high of 87 and a low of 35 with modest daytime values around 42 to 53. Average yesterday was 46 and compared with 38 a year ago, indicating a warmer day overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson's Spa
Organized Wrecking by Enemy Described in Belgiun Papers
Brussels police uncover documents from the German occupation detailing five destruction companies active in northern France and Belgium. The firms earned commissions and fees, removed machinery and materials to Germany, and toted large quantities of iron and other goods by late 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Belgium
France
Brussels
Germany
Government of Occupation
Gutehoffnungshutte Company
Oberhausen
Hein, Lehmann & Co
Dusseldorf
J. Hilgers
Rheinbrohl
C. H. Jucko
Dortmund
Berlin
Bréest & Co
Longwy-Briey
Maubeuge
Lille
Douai
Theg Special
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