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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
4
London authorities and French officials review extradition of the former German Emperor after his flight to Holland. Allies may demand surrender of individuals who planned or committed extraditable crimes, while Holland says it cannot hand over without Germany's consent.
John J. Barry formerly major of the 101st Infantry has been promoted to lieutenant colonel. Official word reached Boston yesterday. Barry for years served with E Company and was known as a postal employee in Boston's central district.
Governor Cornwell of West Virginia protests to President Wilson against appointing Governor McCall of Massachusetts to the Paris peace commission. He cites McCall's earlier refusal to honor a requisition for a Negro accused of a serious crime as the basis for the protest.
Paris November 26 Americans cited in the Official Journal include Lt Alan Winslow Lt Douglas Campbell Lt George Davis and Lt William Koob of the 101st Infantry plus Corporal Frank J. Hurvey Private Leo Lipsie of the 1st American infantry and Privates Frank Coyle Cyril Johns and Fred Becker of the 1024 Infantry for bravery.
Strasburg celebrated with flags and decorations as Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of President Wilson marched in the parade wearing a tri colored cockade in her hat.
The executive board of the Boston Central Labor Union voted to go on record against a nationwide general strike in protest of the execution of Thomas Mooney of San Francisco.
A flood of letters poured into the Post Santa office as Boston and New England communities face high living costs and war impacts. The campaign appeals for toys clothing and funds to reach about 100000 children this Christmas and invites the public to visit the Santa workshop at 163 Washington Street and donate at 265 Washington Street.
Edward Streeter narrator writes of camp life and indirect firing. The Captain and sergeant determine petty disciplinary notes about shirts, inspections loom, and humor under military routine. The diarist mentions a crowded drill, weekly inspections, and a money belt purchase.
The Watertown Arsenal A A will start the boxing season with an open tournament next Monday night in Cyprus Hall Cambridge. Four weight classes 115 125 145 and 185 pounds. Entries close Saturday with M J Brines Watertown Arsenal Watertown.
President Wilson will sail next week to attend the opening of the peace conference in Europe and return to Washington by mid January. He plans to confer with entente statesmen and a preframe of the treaty outline ahead of the conference. Correspondents will travel on a naval vessel with full transmission facilities and will depart ahead of the President due to ship availability.
Plans for the President’s trip are progressing with intent to depart after Congress convenes on Dec. 2. Officials say he aims to be back on American soil within six weeks after leaving this side, though no date has been set for the peace conference assembly.
Washington reports Charles 8. Hamlin a Federal Reserve Board member and longtime assistant secretary of the treasury is being considered to replace McAdoo. Carter Glass of Virginia may be sidelined due to health, with Hamlin seen as the leading alternative.
A clash between the select men and the war work committee over who should supervise the Winthrop homecoming events prompts a likely mass meeting of citizens. Bertha Abel and her son Karl were injured when a car struck them as she saved him. The Jewish Welfare Board hosts a Thanksgiving dinner for 160 soldiers and sailors at 47 Mt. Vernon Street.
Secretary Baker announced that no active division of the American expeditionary forces can be landed in the United States before Christmas. The return of thousands of casuals and auxiliary troops from England will delay the movement of first line troops slated for release by General Pershing.
Manager William Heeks announced that Concord High School will replay the football game with the alumni on Thanksgiving morning at the Concord Centre playground. The original affair was canceled as many alumni were serving. with the war's end many are now home to play.
A fragmented note references Dr. Bengué of Paris within a report on American agents in the air sector. Details are sparse, but the name appears connected to a colonial or diplomatic context and a broader intelligence framework.
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