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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1918
Page
12
A. Mitchell Palmer, enemy property custodian, holds nearly one billion in enemy property. Before war, Germany believed its industrial army could force U S neutrality with two billion in controlled industries and vast potential political value. Businessmen are urged to defend by demanding industrial disarmament with military force to protect U S resources from foe exploitation.
The piece argues Massachusetts would welcome Congressman Gillett of Springfield as speaker when the sixty sixth Congress convenes. It notes his strong partisanship yet fair mindedness, parliamentary skill, and a reputation for cutting red tape to speed business.
Officials report Belgium paid $500,000,000 in war contributions to the invaders over four years. The figure excludes fines and assessments on corporations towns and civilians and does not yet include damages to civilians and property awaiting treaty terms.
The article details the total bill the Kaiser faces from war expenditures. It notes Great Britain has tallied submarine sea losses at $360,000,000 to date, signaling massive wartime costs and pressures on resource allocation.
The Boston Post announces a change to a two-cent retail price effective Friday November 15 citing rising production costs including newsprint and labor. The editors express reluctance and gratitude, noting the move aligns with other major cities as war costs fade and aim to keep the paper widely accessible.
Boston residents oppose using the Charles street end of the Boston Common for auto parking. The piece argues the Common must stay inviolate, sacred for public open space, even during wartime. It notes a sidewalk could host cars without hindering transit and urges public vigilance to prevent encroachment.
A brief assessment notes widespread discontent in Germany with autocratic rule and hints at possible revolt. It cites rumors that rebels may have seized the Kiel high fleet and suggests Berlin might delay fleet handover as a sign of weakness, while asserting a coup is unlikely at present.
Governor McCall asks Massachusetts residents to collect walnuts butternuts and hickory nuts on Saturday to aid the war effort. The Red Cross will distribute the harvest and ensure proper use for servicemen.
Citizens weigh the idea of a patriotic holiday with proposals to observe a day off. Advocates argue it promotes national pride while opponents worry about disruption to work and schools.
The Boston Post condemns the premature armistice claim reported by the Boston Globe and Admiral Wilson at Brest is cited as the source of a false report. Officials say responsibility rests with a high government figure and a thorough investigation is hoped for to prevent future misstatements.
A quirky note recalls my wife teasing me about a frigaée hat then a rusty derby unexpectedly proving lucky at a Sunday dinner. The anecdote taps memory of fashion misfires and a small, unnoticed win.
The phrase evokes frustration when seeking support or aid but facing a harsh rejection or minimal help, depicting a setback in seeking reinforcement or resources. It contrasts expectation with a disappointing response.
Miss Helen a charming 19 year old Alabama lass causes Lemuel O to be arrested after kissing her beneath a moon. The judge sympathizes with the tempted defendant and fines him five dollars for assault while warning of contempt if payment was not believed. Helen flirts as the courtroom reaction shows her amusement.
A column recalls Walshs election age, barber shop politics, and whisker styles. It notes deer in Maine, sunset timing in Boston, and calls for fruit pit and nut shell collection for Thanksgiving. Almanac 1919 lists holidays and banking closures worldwide.
Henry Ford, portrayed as a working-class ally and wartime benefactor, ran a Republican on a Democratic ticket without spending on ads or speeches. He nearly defeated a popular incumbent, Newberry, turning a GOP margin of 106,701 from 1916 into a narrow loss for Ford’s opponent and drawing praise from supporters.
The article notes Mars competes with Cupid as veterans from Canada and Australia return with brides. It describes how war reshaped matchmaking, with soldiers finding spouses after being stationed abroad and governments aiding in past home-building, while millions of soldiers met surplus brides in France and England.
A reader asks about clock time versus sun time after autumn clock changes in Boston and Washington, another asks about the meaning of I in Senator-elect Walsh’s name Ignatius, and more inquiries cover quotes, age rumors, autumn weather, egg stain removal, and Senate seating dates.
The Boston American commends the Boston Post for backing the Initiative and Referendum. It notes the Post’s large circulation and praises editor B A Grazier, asserting both papers serve as watchdogs for the majority and uphold honesty as policy.
A reader named Sneezo in Reed’s Ferry New Hampshire debunks a claim of a patentable non splashable water, calls the pitch idiotic, and refuses to invest while warning about the column’s timing and tone. The exchange highlights skepticism toward a supposed invention and a demand for $6000 to patent and market it.
Applications for the Treat Em Rough branch are coming in from New England. Men inducted are being hustled overseas to finish up the big scrap. Lieutenant Miller, in charge of tank recruiting, warns the office at 84 State Street will close soon. those who want to ride a tank to Berlin should report before drafted.
A description of the Mouse Tower ruins and Ehrenfels on the Rhine near Rudesheim. The article recalls the Hatto legend of a famine hoarder and his doom by rats, notes the Meuse Tower’s later use as a signal tower, and describes the vineyards terraced along the hillside once observed by Charlemagne.
In a crisp November, Anne C. returns from war work to a nutting party with friends faded by a brotherhood of soldiers. Lieutenant Ray K. visits unexpectedly, sharing a meal and a rekindled affection as Anne balances chores, an ice card, and nostalgia for last year. Chestnutting days close with a pledge of enduring memories and the soldier's return promise.
A poem reflecting on Tubal Cain and the folly of turning from tools of agriculture to instruments of war. The speaker questions whether humanity will abandon conflict or fall back into fighting, noting war’s waste and agriculture’s promise.
A memorial service for Captain Joseph W. McConnell who was killed in France will be held at St. Hugh's Roxbury today at 9 a.m. He was a former Boston Post reporter and worked with his brother in law before the war. He served at the Mexican border with the Ninth and was acting major when killed. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated.
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