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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1917
Page
4
In Buffalo on November 23 the American Federation of Labor voted unanimously to adopt a statement detailing conditions and principles to guide union labor in wartime industrial problems.
The statement clarifies points of doubt between President Wilson and President Gompers. It stops short of banning strikes and urges production should not cease over an award’s fault. It calls for workers’ right to organize and equal representation on wage boards, noting factors like relative pay and collective bargaining.
British forces extend gains west of Moeuvres as an elevated position near Moeuvres falls to German control. Byng’s army consolidates captured ground while planning fresh advances. Haig eyes another strike in Flanders as British activity persists near Ypres. French repel several German assaults in Aisne and Champagne sectors.
The Morning Post editorial accuses the Vatican of pro Austrian propaganda and war involvement. It says Vatican machinations compromised neutrality and urges Britain to probe and force a clear stance from Rome on which side it favors.
Reported interviews with Leon Trotzky in Petrograd quote the Soviet foreign minister on opposing a separate peace with Germany and rallying for a universal peace. Trotzky says the government supports the working masses and may mobilize forces if offers fail, while the regime reveals secret treaties. An ambassadorial dispatch notes uncertainty over Russia’s stance as world powers monitor peacemaking efforts.
In Petrograd, Trotzky outlines the Bolshevik program to end the war through immediate armistice on all fronts and democratic peace, transfer land to peasants, and nationalize key industries. He says the Soldiers' and Workmen's government will publish secret treaties, abolish diplomacy, and convene a constituent assembly via workers' deputies. The outline cites power shift to local soviets and a broad, world-wide proletarian backing.
Lord Robert Cecil says the Leninite Russian proclamation urging peace is a direct incitement by the government to soldiers to halt generals and seek peace talks across trenches. He doubts the Russian people will approve and notes potential wider impact on Romania and allied efforts. He questions recognition of the current Russian government and any embargo on shipments to Russia.
Twelve Arlington men and five from Winchester depart this morning to enlist at Camp Devens. They fill roles in the first 8 percent of the quota from State Division 20, comprising those rejected for physical reasons or exempted by the district board.
British reporters describe the Cambrai operation where tanks led the advance and inflicted minimal losses on infantry and crews. Hundreds of tanks fought, with fewer than twenty killed and under one hundred wounded, and early actions included attacks on Lateau wood and Ribecourt as tanks supported infantry across occupied territory.
Henry A Uterhart outlines the case for Bianca de Saulles the Chilean heiress on trial for murder as the defense argues a justifiable homicide under the state law. He details Bianca’s life with John L de Saulles including infidelities letters and custody issues and previews medical evidence to explain alleged diminished responsibility.
About 8000 telephone workers may strike Monday affecting the New England area as the Telephone Company faces labor action. The walkout could disrupt service and prompt company and union negotiations.
Describes heavy fighting between Italian forces and Teutonic allies between the Brento and Piave rivers. Portrays deadly clashes along the front with frequent hand-to-hand combat and shifting positions as both sides strive to break toward the Venetian plain.
The enemy casts heavy forces at Italian positions along the Piave and Brenta sectors in a bid to break to the plain before British and French reinforcements arrive. Despite heavy casualties, Italian defense remains firm with fierce fighting to prevent a retreat toward Venice.
An advertisement claims stomach upset stems from a clogged liver and disordered bowels. It promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a purely vegetable remedy to stimulate liver function, improve digestion, and banish bad taste and low energy with a nightly dose.
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