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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1919
Page
20
Dr Dudley A Sargent physical director for 40 years asserts Harvard men now are more virile strong and strenuous than undergraduates of 50 years ago and that today’s student closely approaches the god like in feature and build.
Dr Sargent, Harvard faculty member, resigns effective September citing age, completed fifty years in physical education, and war driven shift toward mass athletics. He praises Sandow as near perfect physique and predicts stronger college-wide athletic activity postwar, noting returning soldiers differ in athletic status and the impact on football squads. Also reports death of Father Shanley, longtime rector of St. Peter's Hartford, detailing career and honors.
The Rev. Dr. Walter J. Shanley, a prominent New England Catholic clergyman and noted temperance reformer, died at St. Peter's rectory in Danbury at age 64. He was a Knight of the Order of Leopold of Belgium.
The Rev. John J. Hughes head of the Paulist Order in the United States is reported in serious condition after five weeks in a local hospital with a general break down from over work. He has been unconscious for much of the last two days and has led the Paulist Order for eight years in a period marked by wartime debt considerations.
Public opinion in Belgium is upset by the Paris peace terms described as unsatisfactory. Newspapers nationwide express disappointment and the Belgian government may appeal to public opinion in the United States and Great Britain, questioning the promises made by their leaders.
Antwerp officials urge the Belgian delegation in Paris to demand complete indemnification restoration of raw materials and revision of the 1830 treaty. Ter monde council and king supporters urge Belgium to refuse signing the peace treaty, arguing it must guarantee rights and reparations. Premier Delacroix warns the situation is grave and cabinet plans recall Belgian delegates for a decisive council at the Royal Palace.
Paris May 4 Leon Jouhaux secretary general of the Federation of Labor resigns as supplementary representative of the French working classes at the peace conference. He cites the May 1 prohibition of workers expressing thoughts and aspirations and says the government created an inconsistent situation that cannot be accepted. He submits his resignation to Premier Clemenceau.
In Springfield May 4 Judge J M Wall of Bound Brook NJ argued England’s claims that Ireland cannot defend or govern itself are unfounded. He urged the coming peace conference to force England to restore over two billion dollars in overtaxation since the legislative union, funding Ireland’s path to a republic amid New England quota tensions.
The transport Wilhelmina formerly called the honeymoon ship docked at Commonwealth pier with 1726 veterans, many from Western states. The 120th Field Artillery from Wisconsin led the onboard units, totaling 1478 enlisted men and 59 officers, under Major Edward Roth and Major J. W. Gilson.
Western officers lauded the 26th Division as the Yankee division received little credit. The Wilhelmina, met by U-1111 and Milwaukee welcome committees, carried 120th Artillery and other units home to embark for Camp Devens after action from Alsace to the Argonne.
Sir Robert Baden-Powell of England will review a 4000 girl scout parade in Boston next Saturday afternoon. The procession starts at 2 from East Armory, proceeds up Irvington street and down Commonwealth avenue to the reviewing stand used for the YD parade.
Several thousand Italians gathered at the Parkman bandstand in the Common for a Victory Loan rally that turned into a protest against President Wilson on the Fiume dispute. Lt Gov Channing Cox urged support for Italy and the US loan. Speakers including General Sherburne Ubaldo Guidi Felix Forte and Senator Walsh praised Italy and urged full Victory Loan subscriptions. Rep Edward Scigliano said the Senate will not approve the peace treaty without giving Fiume to Italy.
Miss Antonette Funk of Washington, vice-chairman of the National Women's Liberty Loan committee, spoke in Boston at the Business Women's Club. She urged every woman to appoint herself a saleswoman for the Victory Loan during a reception and tea hosted by the Professional Women's committee of the Women's Liberty Loan committee of Massachusetts.
Frederick Donahue, 22, of 1229 Washington Street West Newton, was fatally injured when a speeding car crashed into a telephone pole at Washington and Prospect Streets. Two others were seriously hurt. Driver Harry Orr of 236 Cherry Street West Newton will be arrested on manslaughter and reckless driving charges after discharge from Newton Hospital.
Orr employee of Morris E Temple at 4 Devery Street Natick took Donahue and Richard A Dalton Jr for a joy ride. The car crashed into a pole, Donahue died en route to Newton Hospital, Dalton suffered a broken leg and head injuries, Orr escaped with cuts and shock. Authorities and bystanders freed the occupants.
Richard Ham, 21, confessed to burglarizing his parents home at 118 Brackett street in Portland, while family members were bound. He was found seven miles away on his grandfather’s property in Scarborough. Police say he admitted ransacking the house and that the fire started accidentally as he fled calling for help.
Residents of the Oneida Street area in the South End heard of high explosive shells found in a back yard but police at the East Dedham Street station said a sneak thief was responsible. The rifles and shotguns cartridges were given to Walter L. Wedger, the state explosive expert, and no link to recent bomb outrages or Socialist and Bolshevik activity was found.
Zurich correspondent reports Bavarian Sparta can forces blew up a train crowded with Republican troops near Munich. The wreckage reportedly leaves about three hundred soldiers dead and many injured.
Striking members on Albany's four daily papers voted to return to work pending arbitration with publishers over wages. The two morning papers resumed tonight and afternoon crews will report at their usual time tomorrow.
The Rev Dr George A Gordon preached at Old South Church to mark 250 years since its founding. A memorial communion featured 100 piece silver plate, with music by Mrs Laura Littlefield and others, praising the past and urging worshippers to honor seven generations of predecessors.
Advertisement urges careful choice before liquor or drug treatment, touting the Keeley Method as a forty year old, scientifically grounded program. Claims skilled physicians, kind care, natural health building, reasonable charges, and no drastic methods or after effects. States both men and women are treated and offers a booklet mailed in a plain sealed wrapper.
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