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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1921
Page
5
Mr. Tumulty shares behind the scenes notes from the Wilson White House during the early days of the war with Germany. The piece emphasizes the president’s unease about peace terms that force any nation to submit to unwanted conditions.
The article recounts President Woodrow Wilson’s insistence on merit over politics in wartime decisions, praising Gen Pershing’s leadership and detailing the rapid mobilization efforts. It notes Republicans gained office through Creel’s writings, and describes the Selective Service act, mass registration, and vast camp construction. It also covers a confidential White House speech outlining troop transport challenges and strategies to move troops via Britain due to port and rail constraints.
President outlines that Allied delays in production forced material support for troops, rejects punitive actions, and emphasizes justice as the basis for any lasting peace. He argues no surprise in duty, favors peace talks on fair terms, and asserts the right of every people to self determination while warning against coercive settlements.
Relatives of Frances Wilkins say they spoke with New York police about a girl found there who may be Frances, a 15 year old Roxbury resident who ran away October 8. The girl told a sensational tale of seeking work in Boston, being lured by three men for a car ride to New York, and surviving on charity. She was brought to the Travellers Aid Society and arraigned in Children's Court as a disorderly child with a November 26 sentence date and potential parole if a family member appears.
New York Nov 18 Henry Bacon architect Charles Dana Gibson artist and Joseph Pennell etcher elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters filling vacancies caused by the deaths this year of John Burroughs Abbot H Thayer and Barrett Wendell.
The academy's John Burroughs Memorial meeting drew about 1000 attendees including ambassadors from France Brazil Spain and Chile and other diplomats and Americans. Noted figures Mr Bacon designed the 500000 Lincoln Memorial, born in Watseka Illinois, educated at Illinois 1888 now in New York. Mr Gibson a New Yorker publisher of sketchbooks and cartoons. Pennell etchings earned global acclaim. Burroughs described by Osborn Garland Finley and Perry in papers read by Thomas.
A letter from Rear Admiral Thomas Washington at the Charlestown navy yard extends the filing deadline for Naval Reserve Force members seeking transfer to the Volunteer Naval Reserves from November 30 to January 1, 1922. The rule covers officers and men as Washington committees work on reorganizing the Naval Reserve, with existing applicants to be given due consideration.
Cardinal O Connell yesterday led a requiem high mass for Rev Anthony Sousa OFM longtime rector of the Franciscan church of St Leonard of Port Maurice at Prince Street North End. Sousa died Tuesday at the Home for Italian Children West Roxbury. Cardinal delivered a brief eulogy and gave final absolution as the church overflowed with mourners.
Advertisement claims Ironized Yeast with organic iron boosts blood, energy, and vitality. It targets underweight individuals and those with skin, nervous, or digestion issues, promising quicker results when combined with iron. Pack contains 10 days’ treatment for one dollar, sold by druggists nationwide.
Five men broke into a Winter street restaurant owned by Mrs Florence A Corliss, took a 200 pound iron safe, and fled in a stolen car to woods near Salem New Hampshire where they cracked the safe and escaped with 300 dollars. The car and safe were found later as police surrounded the area.
Joseph King a 21 year old of 81 Fisher Avenue Roxbury reports to Roxbury Crossing police that last night at 9 45 he was robbed by two men armed with revolvers while in front of his home. They poked their guns into his face and demanded money. He says he had only a small amount on him.
Albert D. Lasker, chairman of the U S Shipping Board, told the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers at a New York banquet that new permanent foreign markets are needed for the merchant marine. He noted that September figures showed only about 40 percent of exports were shipped on American vessels.
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