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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
13
Secretary Baker issues statement describing American occupation troops patrolling Coblenz and a rapid demobilization of the expeditionary force. He emphasizes the need to pay soldiers, feed and clothe them, and cover the costs of army stores and debts of honor tied to the war effort.
The nation is told the Victory Loan completes America's war effort with military, industrial, financial and moral power. Navy subscriptions surpassed the $12.5 million quota, contributing over $16 million as the country emulates the prior Liberty Loan drive and soldiers who went over the top. Meanwhile Alexander Doucette of 29 Brazil Street Melrose remains on the danger list with a skull fracture after a heavy iron plate fell at the Boston Rubber Shoe plant.
A 65 year old woman was injured critically after a choreman failed to fulfill a trust by taking a $5 bill to buy bread. The incident, which occurred yesterday, resulted in his arrest later that day.
Mrs. Annie McClellan of Nashua street Woburn sent Edward Hoban of Winchester to buy bread with a five dollar bill. He did not return prompting her to search near the Montvale station, where she was struck by the Montreal express. Her condition is critical. Hoban was found with bread and $3.35 change, arrested on drunkenness charges.
On the Mongolia voyage arriving today at New York on May 9, five puppies were born to Mrs Murphy the mascot of the 107th Field Artillery. They named President Wilson Lloyd George Clemenceau Orlando and Kaiser. Kaiser vanished one night and its fate remains unknown whether suicide or accident.
Berlin readers react to the Versailles peace terms with amazement and caution. A fortnight is set for Germany to reply with counter proposals, while conservatives worry less about Bolshevik risk and more about whether demands are fixed or negotiable. Counts suspect the delegation will avoid bargaining and push counter proposals based on a reworked fourteen points.
Fourteen top three year olds were named to start in the 45th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The mile and a quarter race offers about $25,000 in value with $20,000 added, promising a rich purse and potentially record Derby crowds. Eternal, owned by J W McClelland, is favored in mutuel betting, while Vindex carries strong Eastern support and Be Frank and Regalo loom as likely dark horses among the fillies. Post positions, weights, and jockeys were to be announced today with late entries possible up to 45 minutes before post.
Harvard graduates must submit applications to the class day committee by June 7 for commencement exercises. Blanks are at the alumni association office, 50 State Street. This year the class of 1918 and 1919 will graduate, with honors degrees allowing early departure for some juniors. Undergraduates and alumni may request six tickets per exercise, totaling 18, plus Stadium and Memorial Hall tickets and a yard pass.
MIT offers sixty courses from June to September open to non students, covering architecture biology chemistry civil electrical English history mathematics and more. The eight week surveying course at Camp Technology Maine runs August into September.
Washington, May 9. Officials had no information on when the president would return to Washington. It is generally believed he will not head home until the treaty is signed and he will present it in person to the Senate. Some expect a nationwide tour to advocate the treaty and league covenant.
Financial writers warn the treaty will destroy Germany economy. Exchange halted for three days as readers react to Versailles terms. German security values slip while foreign shares rise. Analysts debate impact of indemnity and loss of war material on Germany’s future.
Berlin May 8. The trial of nine defendants for the deaths of Dr Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg opened today with General von Hoffmann presiding. Public interest waned amid peace talks as Otto Runge, the first defendant, confessed to striking Liebknecht and Luxemburg due to anger at their strike propaganda.
Edward N. Merrill an attorney widely known in Skowhegan was killed when struck by a train. The incident occurred in the town where he was reportedly crossing tracks, with investigators examining the scene for details.
A 70 year old man, a prominent taxpayer and former member of both branches of the Legislature, was instantly killed by a train at a street crossing in the State today. His grandson, who was nearby, escaped unharmed.
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