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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
7
Paris November 14 Henry P Davison chairman of the American Red Cross war committee received a reception at the Town Hall in honor of his wartime service. French officials and other dignitaries attended the event reflecting strong Allied cooperation.
Henri Rabaud made his American debut as conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra leading the second Harvard concert last night in Sanders Theatre. The Harvard theatre was crowded with students who applauded with several encores.
The Allied advance brings great enthusiasm in Alsace Lorraine as thousands of Germans leave. Crowds hoot German authorities while French and American troops are anticipated daily. Preparations for large receptions for allied troops are set under the eyes of German officials. Joy in Rhine towns grows over the end of Allied air raids.
Paris reports that political censorship on press dispatches leaving the city will end and open diplomacy will be recognized. Premier Clemenceau advocates full telegraphic press facilities now that military precautions are unnecessary.
Advertisement extols California labeled Syrup of Figs as the best and most harmless laxative for children. It touts fruity taste and full dosage directions on each bottle, urging parents to give it without fear.
From Devens Massachusetts soldiers hopeful for home by Christmas adopt the slogan Home by Christmas. The War Department cancels departures for infantry officers candidates and revokes orders shipping 1000 men from the Depot Brigade to Camp Meade for service in the 11th Field Artillery.
Two companies of the division supply train returned from Baltimore as the 36th Infantry completed a field maneouvre south of the base hospital. Soldiers advanced rations at 6:00 revile and dug a three foot trench with banks as Colonel Max G C Tyler oversaw fortifications. The 212th Engineers' silver loving cup returned with seven first places and two second places engraved. Chaplain Gaius J Slosser serves as regimental athletic officer.
The Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association urged the President to include women on the peace commission. Mrs. Charles Sumner Bird presented Mrs. Catt’s request for coop eration, while leaders cited gains in suffrage at state and federal levels and optimism for Congress.
North Schleswig newspapers publish an appeal signed by 302 Danish associations urging Germany at peace talks to settle the Schleswig issue on the basis of self determination by all peoples, emphasizing the right of the local population to decide their fate.
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