14 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
1
Washington reports that President Wilson gave no clear stance on European calls for his attendance at the conference to reestablish peace after the war. Advisers think accepting would risk useless exposure while delegates in Washington can fulfill the goal via ongoing contact.
Policy outlines proposed legislation by the War Department and Army general staff to reorganize the armed forces. It describes plans for a 3,000,000 man mobilization, with draft draftees to return home before others. The outline emphasizes readiness, postwar adjustments, and legal framework for peacetime structure.
Soldiers of the American First Army reported at 11 oclock this morning they fired their last shot marking a swift end to hostilities. The scene unfolded amid gold misty dawns as peace followed the declared armistice, with Thomas M Johnson reporting from the front.
A large five story brick apartment house on Commonwealth Avenue was badly damaged by fire early this morning. The blaze, discovered by a milkman, sent flames through the elevator shaft and roof, but all of the residents escaped with no serious injuries. Three alarms summoned firefighters. three sick residents on the street floor remained unrescued. The block adjacent to the Melvin, site of a previous major fire, was evacuated as a precaution.
Washington plans for reorganization of the War Department and the army are being formulated by the general staff and will be presented to Secretary Baker. Demobilization depends on adopting a reorganization policy, delaying orders for breaking up the army until plans are complete.
Boston and Massachusetts fall short of leaders expectations in the United War Work drive for funds to aid enlisted men. The schedule shows New England slow with five days left as the war effort ends and celebrations deepen public neglect of the drive.
Up to last night the city and its suburbs had raised $1,210,309, far below the expected minimum of $3,000,000 based on current averages. The report notes the shortfall and implies broader fundraising targets remain unmet.
Waltham and Newton dancers will enjoy Harry E Brigham's wonderful band and singing at Nutting's on the Charles Waltham Friday night music for dancers. Admission details advertised.
Some observers believe the President could attend the conference with an open mind on the subject, though the analysis notes this does not guarantee a final stance by the administration. The report frames the potential move as part of cautious diplomacy amid ongoing policy debates.
Bolshevik group of the German Independ continued on page 6 fourth col with limited readable text from Copenhagen dispatch.
The secretary indicates new legislation is needed to implement the reorganization and plans to present a definite programme before Congress at the earliest possible moment.
A 1914 report notes General Lord Roberts death from pneumonia in France. On the same date a year earlier German forces crossed the Piave and neared Venice within 28 miles while British and Palestine troops disrupted the Jaffa Jerusalem railway line.
The record notes yesterday's average temperature at Thompson's Spa as 44 degrees with a range of 18 to 24. It lists various coded readings and notes a one year ago yesterday average around 38 degrees with a 17 to 24 range.
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