12 May 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1919
Page
1
NC-1 and NC-3 are tuned and in perfect condition for a long Azores flight. The crew is eager to depart as soon as weather allows, with plans to proceed without waiting for NC-4. Final instructions have been issued to start promptly once conditions permit.
German crowds persist in opposition to the peace treaty as Focht reportedly returns to the front. Widespread unrest and political agitation continue across Germany amid demands against signing the settlement.
Marshal Foch is returning to the front tomorrow, a Reuters dispatch from Paris reports. Some observers see the move as a sign of preparedness for possible German failure to sign the treaty.
Barre police want to interview a former Montpelier resident connected to friendships of murder victim Mrs. Harry E. Broadwell. The woman, identified as Mrs Grimes, is believed to be in Boston or Marblehead.
Crews cut down to save weight as NC-1 and NC-3 prepare for a big Atlantic flight from Trepassey Newfoundland. Storm warnings paused plans to depart tonight. planes full of gasoline and minor repairs completed. Azores flight to proceed on ten minutes notice if conditions permit.
London dispatch notes renewed criticism of President Wilson in British papers as the Irish question dominates coverage following the publication of the peace terms.
The piece notes criticism of Lloyd George and the stir in Ireland led by Walsh Dunne and Ryan described as Irish American delegates. Walsh calls De Valera president of the so called Irish Republic, provoking a political storm across Dublin and liberal papers rallying to the issue.
Plans to repeal the federal prohibition amendment and seek nationwide referendum are announced from New York on May 11. Rep. Reuben L. Haskell of Brooklyn introduces repeal resolution and a separate call for a nationwide referendum, with Rep. James A. Gallivan of Boston aiding the effort as Congress prepares for Wilson's May 19 special session.
The Temps reports a note from the Dutch legation in Paris stating that the demand for the extradition of the former German Emperor has reached Holland.
American League games ended in a 0 0 tie after 12 innings in Washington at New York amid a Sunday law call. Chicago defeated Cleveland 10 2 while Detroit beat St Louis 6 2. National League action saw New York 7 Brooklyn 2 and Cincinnati 6 St Louis 0 with Chicago 3 Pittsburg 0.
German delegates to the peace congress study the lengthy treaty in detail and raise objections article by article. Marshal Foch is unofficially reported to have prepared a return to the front today.
Further notes were forwarded to the French Foreign Office as part of ongoing diplomatic correspondence. The item references communications labeled as Continued on Page 8-Fifth Column, signaling continuation of a longer report.
Sensational developments in the murder of Mrs. Lucinda Courier Broadwell near Barre Vermont announced that authorities who have chased the brutal and baffling crime expect an arrest within a few hours. The case has drawn intense local attention as investigators push for a quick resolution.
Marshal Foch of France, famed war hero, has been invited to visit Massachusetts during his U S stay by Governor Coolidge, announced by secretary Henry F Long last night. Date not set, but plans will be elaborate if he comes to the Bay State.
A clipped newspaper line hints at one final piece of evidence needed to complete a long chain of alleged evil, with continuation noted on page 10 third column. The fragment preserves the terse, suspenseful tone of the era while signaling more detail beyond the visible snippet.
Henry Cabot Lodge, born 1850, noted as senator and historian. The British battleship Goliath torpedoed in the Dardanelles in 1915. A year ago today France pushed Germans back in the Kemmel region. Italians also active against the Austrians in today’s brief observances.
The Ames Plow Company announces an unrestricted public auction of its entire stock in trade. The sale will run May 12 to May 17, 1919, starting at ten each forenoon at the Quincy Hall salesroom Boston and Farnsworth Street South Boston warehouse. Items include plows harrows mowers pumps seed and farm implements, office equipment, seed and grasses, with a catalogue of 2600 lots available on inquiry. Ww. H. Peckham is general manager.
A powerful storm off Cape Cod moves northeast bringing gales to Middle Atlantic and New England coasts. Rain expected Monday across northern New England and eastern New York with cooler, unsettled conditions, followed by clearing Tuesday in most areas.
Reported by Thompson's Spa with scattered digits showing times in the early morning and evening and a series of temperature figures. The fragment lists average temperatures for yesterday and for the previous year, ending with 68 11-24.
A brief finance note indicates teams are calculating loan totals during a two week period. No names or organizations are provided. The entry suggests ongoing financial tallying and review within a local or organizational context. Further details are not available in the excerpt.
Washington May 11 Fifteen million Americans bought Victory Liberty notes in the campaign that closed last night estimates from the Treasury show from federal reserve banks. Purchasers compared with twenty one million in the fourth loan seventeen million in the third nine million four hundred thousand in the second and four million in the first.
It will not be known for two weeks how heavily New England subscribed as banks have 10 days grace before filing final returns. The exact number of individual subscribers will be announced then.
The biggest campaign day results will be announced today as the total of returns filed with the Federal Reserve Bank. The loan total, excluding banks delaying reports, will be issued tonight or Tuesday as cities towns and industrial plants honored for Saturday’s eleventh hour efforts receive their flags once claims are verified by Fed Reserve Bank returns.
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