Print Paper Move Denied by Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission refused to reopen its investigation into news print paper costs and prices citing lack of funds and need for Congressional authority. Publishers sought the reopening citing lower production costs since last summer’s price controls, while manufacturers argued the agreement should stand and that Canadian data existed earlier. HAVERHILL TO RAISE PAY OF EMPLOYEES.
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Federal Trade Commission Late
Fundy
Sary
Congress
Commission
Wickersham
Canada
Henry A. Wise
Haverhill
What Should Be Done for Ireland Forum Opens
The Boston Post invites an untrammeled public discussion on Ireland in late March 1919. Beginning Sunday March 30 the paper will run a free Forum for signed letters and statements on Ireland’s crisis, permitting critique of President Wilson while barring insults and sectarian religious issues.
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Wilson
Boston Post
Boston
the Post
Mass
Poindexter Opposes League of Nations Plan at City Club
United States Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington addresses the City Club in St Louis stating opposition to a super-government with enforcement power. He argues a free union of free nations could be discussed if independent, and likens the League to a straitjacket while noting US arbitration treaties already serve the peace goal.
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Miles Poindexter
Washington
League of Nations
Eagles
Rome
Well Known Educator Dr. Samuel T. Dutton Dies at 69
News from New York reports the sudden death of Dr. Samuel T. Dutton in Atlantic City. A famed educator and philanthropist, he was 69 and an emeritus professor at Columbia Teachers College. He served with the New York Peace Society and World’s Court League, led the National Arbitration and Peace Congress, and promoted Balkan peace efforts. He authored several education works and trained many in school administration.
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Atlantic City
N. J
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Teachers’ College
Columbia University
New York Peace Society
World’s Court League
National Arbitration and Peace Congress
International Commission
Hungary
Count Apponyi
Constantinople College For Women
Canton Christian College
Hillsboro
N. H
Yale
Norwalk
New Haven
Probe into U S Aviator Edmund Chamberlain Exploits
London March 28 court martial hears Captain Ed mund G. Chamberlain of San Antonio Texas faced cross examination. Lord Doune says unofficial visits and flights leave no record and are allowed. Major Maxwell says Chamberlain flew no machine of Squadron 54 and regards reports as a joke. Prosecutors consider a Paris flight after sessions end.
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Royal Flying Corps
Edmund G. Chamberlain
San Antonio
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Paris
Fake war hero faces four months in house of correction
Emil Goderff 33 of German descent was sentenced to four months in the Waltham Court for appearing with William J. Phillips before a local audience as a returned hero and taking 70 for trinkets sold after the performance. He claimed Yonkers North Carolina as home and was arrested in Boston with Phillips. Phillips testified of a frame up to raise money. After sentencing Goderff failed to post 300 bail and was sent to Cambridge jail.
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Waltham Court
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Waltham
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Yonkers
N. C
Phillips
Boston
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Cambridge
Famous Sculptress Will Give Lecture in Boston
Mrs. Maynard Ladd, a renowned Boston sculptress, spent 14 months in France on face reconstruction work with mutilated soldiers. She will give an illustrated talk Monday night April 7 in Jordan Hall under Red Cross auspices, with Eliot Wadsworth, former Red Cross head, also speaking.
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American Red Cross
War Baby to Greet Returning Captain
Dr Horace Sowles of Massachusetts General Hospital returns home next month to greet Horace Jr born yesterday in Cambridge. Captain Sowles served with Base Hospital unit 65 overseas and later joined the 26th Division. He has a Barre Vermont connection and a brother, Homer C. Sowles, overseas. Baby weighs 7 pounds 12 ounces.
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Massachusetts General
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Maine approves plans to reorganize Boston & Maine system
The Public Utilities Commission approved financing and restructuring plans for the Boston & Maine railroad system. The consolidation includes Fitchburg Railroad, Boston & Lowell Railroad, Concord & Montreal, Lowell & Andover, Manchester & Lawrence, and Kennebunk & Kennebunkport with the Boston & Maine.
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Veronica's Veil Barred from New York Holy Week Run
New York officials announce that America's Passion play Veronica's Veil cannot be staged at the Metropolitan Opera House during Holy Week due to state law banning impersonation of Christ. The decision ends plans for the production's New York engagement.
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Prominent Boston Guests Visit Meade at East Boston Station
A Boston gathering of scores of notable men and women toured the U S S Meade shipyard at East Boston. Officers hosted a luncheon after tours of the station canteen Y M C A and Knights of Columbus quarters. Director Henry Howard outlined social welfare plans including a port directory for lodgings entertainment and recreation. Mrs Howard praised supporters including Mr Endicott Mrs Thayer and Mrs Mead.
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Kemp
John Thompson
Henry Howard
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Social Service Department
Endicott
Thayer
Mead
Dukes of Albany Cumberland and Taafe Lose British Peerages
King in council strips Duke of Albany Duke of Cumberland and Viscount Taafe of their British peerages for siding with the enemy during the war. Albany served as a general and used German titles. Cumberland held duchies and fought for Germany. Taafe, living in Silesia, served with Austria.
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That's Me All Over Mable letters on a German ship
A 1919 letter from Angus MacKenzie aboard a German ship details cramped quarters, tight security, and the mood of soldiers heading toward France. The writer jokes about mermaids and dangers while noting German guards and censorship. He mentions Joe Loomis and Frederick A. Stokes Company as publisher details.
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Dere Mable
France
Joe Loomis
Davy Jones
Mable
Fish
Damon Rote
Angus MacKenzie
Frederick A. Stokes
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To Be Continued in Daily and Sunday Post
A note indicates ongoing coverage will appear in subsequent Daily and Sunday Post editions as the story unfolds.
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German Railroads Put Under New Central Control
Berlin March 27. The German railways are separated from the public works ministry and placed under a new dedicated ministry. Herr Hoff, former Prussian public works minister, named minister of railways and will go to Weimar to pursue unifying the state lines into one system.
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Weimar
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