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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1919
Page
3
March 14 reports detail the 26th Division arrival at Camp Devens and the first barring of a woman, Mrs. Louis Bradley, from entering the camp by order of Major General McCain. The action aims to curb vice and protect soldiers, with authorities pursuing suspects and enforcing security around the camp.
State police report several women of questionable character near the camp allegedly peddling toxicants and narcotics to soldiers. General McCain and officers maintain vigilance to shield the men, though some remain active at secluded camp corners.
In Paris on March 14 the commission on international labor legislation debates how International Labor Bureau rulings will be enforced and how voting power on the board is set. Most other British draft provisions are adopted, with debates over using league enforcement versus moral suasion and proposals on eight hour laws and migration.
The 17th annual Boston Automobile Show opens at 2 PM in Mechanics Building. About 400 cars across 70 makes will be on display the first postwar showcase of new models. Chester Campbell says expected attendance is record-breaking with high ticket requests. Decorations emphasize Peace Victory Prosperity and trucks are not shown due to basement storage.
Berlin March 11 The German Under Secretary of State von Braun said Germany is prepared to surrender its entire mercantile fleet and securities to obtain a definite food delivery agreement. The plan includes terms on amount of food until the next harvest, price, and payment conditions.
The piece warns that food shortages reach nursing mothers and infants with milk supplies dwindling due to cattle fodder loss, cattle slaughter, and transport issues. It cites 1917 mortality rises among children and urges immediate relief to save the rising generation and the aged from famine impacts.
Herr von Braun cites two pound weekly potato rations for Saxony and none in western cities, worsened by rail strikes and frost. Milk and butter rations are dire, with infants most at risk as mortality climbs 47 percent in 20 major cities in late 1918.
William G. McAdoo former Secretary of the Treasury and railroad head in New York declared support for a League of Nations and said provision should be made in the peace treaty. He emphasized America’s central role while noting he would share more views soon. He travels to California tomorrow and plans to return by April 15 to practice law.
Lawrence March 14. The strike of 10000 mill workers risks food supply cuts tomorrow unless overdue bills for meals charged to strikers are settled. Strikers deny funds shortage while leaders seek outside aid from Amalga mated Garment Workers of America and city unions. A mass meeting is planned as authorities restrict outdoor gatherings.
In Clinton a case against Thofit Peonaski revealed his 1-year-old daughter Gladys cared for a sick mother and four siblings. Judge Smith ordered aid through local agencies while the family’s condition was investigated. John Martin and Mrs. John H. O'Brien organized relief and sanitary improvements, with Gladys set to return to school Monday.
Lawrence man faced a liquor provision charge to a serviceman in uniform. Failing to pay fines, he tipped the balance with a rapid wire sending $25. The urgent message reached the court, and Deputy Marshal Scully secured the funds to avert custody.
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