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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
18
The Boston Post, an Independent Democratic paper from Boston Massachusetts, published on November 8 1918. It details edition information and office address at 239 Washington Street Boston.
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At Camp Devens a draftee claiming Quaker status to dodge service received 15 years hard labor at Fort Jay for disobeying orders. His Quaker claim was proven false, nowhere accredited in the Society of Friends. The editorial calls the sentence salutary and exemplary to deter such evasion.
The retreating German forces leave behind brutal evidence of gas shell bombings and village plunder. Destruction of churches and countryside marks their route, with an official order forbidding aid to civilians and prioritizing military interests. The narrator notes the end is near and contrasts it with modern history.
The piece rebuts Republican claims about party unity on war with Germany. It notes the Senate split evenly with three Republicans and three Democrats against the declaration, while in the House 31 Republicans opposed and 17 Democrats. It cites McLemore and Cooper votes as further evidence of GOP support for pro war measures despite Democratic opposition.
The text cites partial voting figures by party on the espionage act and Shipping Board bill, noting 97 Republicans against with one Democrat and 160 Republicans against with one Democrat. It also claims 47 Democrats total for another item. The writing emphasizes that facts remain despite persuasive but unsupported statements.
The United War Work Campaign opens Monday seeking 170.5 million dollars for seven allied groups to aid soldiers overseas and provide comforts on home soil. Boston allocation is five million as leaders stress unity over sectarian lines and urge every citizen to give.
The Post argues for gracious post election behavior toward the elected, noting some local journalists who snarl at victors harm their influence. It defends a generous, decent response to defeat and laments poor losers who fail to show manliness and good sportsmanship.
Pan German faction in the Reichstag denounces acceptance of the fourteen points as crushing Germany. Junker press condemns the peace as placing Germany at opponents mercy, reflecting mixed domestic reaction to President Wilsons terms.
Alfred E. Smith wins New York defeating Governor Whitman and overturning a large Republican lead. The result ends Whitman’s presidential bid and weakens Colonel Roosevelt’s prestige, signaling a pivotal shift in national politics.
The speaker recalls Colonel Whitman’s election as a tense personal matter years ago and notes current campaign intensity with several presidential factions feeling the pressure after Tuesday’s events.
An editorial endorses half fares for Boston pupils commuting to school, noting most live near classrooms and suggesting walking is healthier when weather allows. The piece argues the financial impact on the Elevated is minimal and urges trustees to seek legislative amendments if needed.
The State Food Administration caps egg prices seven cents above cost at retail but warns that prices near a dollar per dozen persist as supply struggles push costs up. Retailers seek fair profit, wholesalers blame shortages, and the piece laments the stubborn hen while calling for decisive action by the food administration.
In Tuesday’s elections socialism fared poorly with Victor Berger elected to Congress while Meyer London and other Socialist candidates were repudiated in New York City. Major La Guardia defeated Professor Scott Nearing by about 8000 votes as patriotism and sacrifice backed the war effort. The East Side voters supported the war and rejected socialist antiwar rhetoric.
Charles X of Sweden born November 8 1622 led two major wars Poland and Denmark. He used a frozen Baltic crossing during the Great Winter to strike Denmark while many troops perished on the ice. His strenuous rule ended with his death at 38 after the war.
The New York World notes ex Governor David Walsh wins a U S Senate seat in Massachusetts, replacing Weeks who opposed wartime policy. It argues the vote reflects disapproval of Weeks’ obstructive Republican stance and cautions Lodge against party reaction after the war.
A humorous column recounts a southeast Arizona train robbery where two masked men calmly demanded the registered mail, showing courtesy to engineer and passengers. The piece insists politeness would endear criminals to travelers, noting the odd contrast between gentleness and gunfire.
A moral maxim urges consistent virtue by choosing right actions. The saying frames temptation as a guide toward ethical conduct and integrity, reinforcing steadfast behavior in daily life.
A letter proposes Buddink Gentus recruits Newt for a patent in a coupon clipping machine that would clip count and bale 2000 coupons per hour. Gentus asks for $200 to protect the patent and buy winter underwear before discussing a 60 40 split.
The article surveys a river long tied to Germany’s industrial growth and cultural myth, tracing how swift freight channels and factories shaped towns, rail links, and regional identity. It notes the river’s modern role in tourism, heritage sites, and ongoing preservation debates.
A brief feature describes Johannisberg near the Rhine as famed for its 65 acre vineyard and annual income around 35000 dollars from wine. It notes the castle’s 18th century building, Napoleon era ownership, and nearby Steinberg government vineyards. rivalry with Steinberg. medieval lords Loes and Ehrenburg and a legendary wine duel. tomorrow's picture shows the Ehrenfels and the Mouse Tower.
A long, fragmented set of notes touches on eggs at a dollar a dozen, prices for extra grade eggs for a sick person, auto numbers including 1813 and 13, crosswalk camouflage on railroads, scarce barrels, Bolsheviki definitions, cinema crowds, anti German messages, stamp charity for French orphans, jewelry costs, candy factories, and a soldier’s random newspaper gift revealing Miss Prudence Robinson of Bangor, Maine.
A weather dyed poem by Walt Mason laments heavy November rain. The speaker mocks health fads and doctors while noting rain’s odd blessing for crops and mood, ending with the cheeky line that life’s irritations may be what we need.
Charles Franklin Jones argues that Germany underestimated America in World War I. He notes Germany’s belief that the U.S. would stay out of war and contrasts it with the rapid impact of American troops, claiming one American can equal three or four seasoned German fighters.
An old Boston school boy asks the editor for a brief note on the Danube. The letter states the Danube is Europe’s second river after the Volga, about 2000 miles long, flowing from Germany through Austria Hungary and Romania to the Black Sea.
Two readers debate whether the Cabinet exists under the U S Constitution. The reply clarifies that the Cabinet is a body of executive advisers authorized by Congress in the absence of a constitutional provision and appointed by the President.
A navy reader notes sailors pronounce the final syllable differently. When referring to the flag the word ends with sign, but when naming the rank officer it ends with sin to avoid confusion between the two uses.
Arlington Reader asks if three Sundays can exist at once on Earth and cites a science article on the topic. The piece explains how calendar systems and time zones could create overlapping Sunday occurrences in theory.
The article explains how the calendar allows three dates to exist at once in different regions. It notes examples from Washington D C Navador Islands and the Philippines and mentions the zigzag nature of the Date Line causing these discrepancies.
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