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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
3
Washington May 15 Senator Lodge stated that if Germany seeks milder peace terms by appealing to American aid against the League of Nations it is a grave error. He dismissed Berlin despatches suggesting such a tactic and affirmed firm American policy.
Mothers visit the citizens honor roll headquarters to ensure their sons are carved on bronze tablets for every Boston ward. Mrs Annis E Smelledge, whose son died at Chateau Thierry July 18, 1918 with the 101st Field Artillery, says the memorial will comfort mothers who cannot visit graves. Mrs Smelledge resides at 17 Middle Street South Boston. A Maine mother Mrs J F Williams sends a check to have her son’s name placed on the tablet after serving with the ambulance corps in Boston and returning from France. Henry J Shattuck of 6 State Street pledges rental support for Ward 8 headquarters at 30 Charles Street during the drive. Yesterday’s donors include Rev Phillip O Domn, Rev J H O Neill, Treasurer A G Thoche, and Supt A W Phinney.
Senator Lodge says German claims of Wilson betrayal and sought terms relief are unfounded. He notes no ground for belief US opposition will alter the treaty. Other senators see German press as attempting to influence US views, but agree there is no plan to ease Germany’s terms.
At Pierce Hall Boston yesterday the Housekeepers League urged heavy use of news columns to pressure prices down. President Ida M. Hebbard said press helps curb high costs and deters extortion by retailers and wholesalers. Members recounted failed complaints and a city official warned against risking his job. Dr. Adelaide N. Abbott pushed for a state standard of high grade coal.
Paris May 15 The conviction grows in Allied circles that most German protests against the peace treaty are propaganda written before the treaty was read. The Paris conference notes that the text is not quoted and protests appeared in Berlin before reaching Paris. Protests will be referred to commissions for merit-based review.
General Pershing sent a letter to Colonel Harry Cutler praising the Jewish Welfare Board for splendid service to the American expeditionary forces. He noted the board’s valuable work among soldiers of the Jewish faith and others during hostilities and after the armistice.
A bird earned the title of champion by breaking speed and distance records for the signal corps at the Northeastern Department headquarters. Its latest feat was a flight from Fort Ethan Allen Vermont to Boston in seven hours.
A call goes out to readers to suggest a new name for the carrier pigeon formerly known as General Edwards. The request highlights the bird as part of a local post or delivery program and invites community ideas.
An official at Signal Corps headquarters explains the need for a new name after discovering eggs in the nest of the carrier pigeon once known as General Edwards. The sergeant in charge mistook the proud bird for a different bird, prompting the naming reconsideration and public interest.
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