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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1918
Page
4
The German courier Captain Helldorf bearing armistice terms arrived at German headquarters at 10 this morning after a long delay caused by German batteries bombarding the route to follow.
German and French officers debated air courier delivery while land batteries along Lacapelle road continued firing. A French aircraft offered safe passage if Germany pledged not to shoot. Germans ordered cessation of fire and allowed the courier to depart by automobile toward Spa at 3:20 PM, though delays occurred en route.
Berlin explains the Austrian protest over Bavarian troops invasion of Tyrol and says the frontier crossing aims to keep undisciplined Austrian troops from German soil. German Field Marshal Mackensen’s units will force a path to Germany with arms despite Hungary’s arms-discard order.
Cardinal O Connell will preside a Te Deum in the cathedral and orders Te Deum services in all archdiocese churches to celebrate the armistice with timing depending on the signing. The observance signals jubilation across the diocese with pastors coordinating local services tonight or the next suitable date.
Emilio de Gogorza baritone and Rosita Renard pianist offered a highly regarded program yesterday afternoon. Gogorza’s voice shone with beauty and phrasing though occasionally throaty in the lower register. Renard impressed as a musician whose technique serves poetic thought, delivering dramatic yet tasteful readings without sentimentality. Both artists extended the program in response to warm applause. the audience was large.
Ex-Senator John Golding aged 69 of 110 Winthrop Street Roxbury died yesterday at home after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at St Patrick's Church Dudley Street Tuesday morning with a high mass of requiem at 9 o'clock.
Chairman Alexander Whiteside of the State Committee on Patriotic Assimilation will address the Boston Central Labor Union at Wells Memorial Hall on Sunday November 17. Mrs Ethel Davis of 45 Frank Street North Cambridge is hospitalized after a stabbing that left back and left lung injured. her husband William R Davis is held on $5000 bail.
After weighing ten after the war questions from the sub committee on patriotic assimilation the central body asked Mr Whiteside and the question framers to clarify the topics. Whiteside asked if employers too were included and was told that all who helped prepare the list are invited and welcome as the C L A seeks full information on the subjects.
Union label campaign led by Boston Central Labor Union's Union Label Section after a meeting of Coal Teamsters etc. set nominations for Nov 24 and an election in December. Sheet Metal Workers Local 372 reports Michael T. Burns elected president with officers including John McCormick and Walter Blake. Boston Local 100 backs wage gains for Postal Clerks and Telegraph/Telephone unions. Public Works seeks 4 a day wage. Local 142 initiates eleven new members and sees 50 applications, many women.
A Vienna despatch reports that the Austrian delegation’s palace in Budapest was stormed by a mob of four, who toppled the Austrian escutcheons.
In Cambridge a man named Davis stabbed his wife in front of witnesses during a domestic dispute at their new Sudbury residence. Davis surrendered to Somerville police and later posted 5000 bail. Mrs. Davis was hospitalized in serious condition. The couple’s four children were cared for by relatives as police investigated the case.
The Central Council of Irish County Associations sent a telegram to President Wilson expressing support for his worldwide aims of freedom equality and democracy. Wilson replies with warm gratitude and appreciation, dated the 27th.
John Cheeteavedge of 64 Wrentham Street Dorchester was found dead from a bullet wound in the left breast by residents Mr and Mrs Peter Jakaetene with whom he boarded. Police were summoned and the body turned over to the medical examiner.
At nine this morning the first of the November draftees, mostly from Boston and nearby cities, will entrain for Camp Lee. The call totals 1300 men from prior registrants and later enlistees, with 9000 for Camp Sevier this week as influenza delays units.
Senator-elect David J. Walsh arrived from Washington to attend the funeral of his friend James P. O Connor of Pittsfield. O Connor died Friday night and the service is set for tomorrow morning.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as the cure for a sallow complexion dull eyes and bilious look. The olive colored tablets are said to tone the liver and bowels improve energy and spirit and are sold by druggists for 10 or 20 cents per box.
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