13 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1919
Page
1
A clarification shows Kiel achieving 31 seconds actual flying time in the dispute over the weight or timing of a race. Maynard abstains from drinking using profanity and smoking.
Maynard who first reached the Pacific coast in the transcontinental flight may begin the return trip on Wednesday. His observer Sergeant Klein reported no contact by nightfall, but expected the start to occur as planned in San Francisco.
Senators investigated the steel strike for an extended session in the federal courthouse, with Senator Walsh actively examining witnesses. The hearings featured many foreigners and women on the stand while prosecutors disciplined some answers, and strikers' representatives argued civil authorities overstep law enforcement. Continued on Page I-First Column.
The column lists evening moonrise and sunset times, reminders to light vehicles, and today’s anniversaries Molly Pitcher born 1744 and Eben D. Jordan born 1822. It also notes the Greek government’s stance on Serbia and recalls Americans capturing Grand Pro after four days of fighting a year ago.
Washington Oct 12 with the German peace treaty front and center leaders in the treaty fight expect a vote on the Shantung amendments to the pact late this week. The outcome is treated as a major test of strength and will shape congressional action in the near term.
A stylishly dressed woman about 45, wearing valuable jewelry, was stopped by two state guardsmen at the Charles River embankment near the Esplanade at 9 PM as she seemed ready to throw herself into the water. She paced the guard rail muttering and refused to speak or reveal identity. She was taken to the Psychopathic Hospital for observation.
Colonel F M House adviser to President Wilson arrives in New York on the Northern Pacific after a slight grippe. He spent nearly a year in Paris representing Wilson in the Supreme Council before returning home. He is accompanied by his wife, Commander William McLean, and members of his party from Hotel Crillon.
Paris reports two presidential decrees ending the state of war in France and Algeria and lifting censorship with publication in the Official Journal. France’s ratification by the Senate of the German peace treaty will become effective, ending hostilities and restoring peacetime liberties. Moratoriums expire six months after the ratification date.
Major Waldron H. Randith Regimental M S G a Newton lawyer was severely injured when his horse was killed in a crash with an automobile driven by Vincent O Reilly of Brookline at Jamaicaway and Willow Pond road. He suffered a fractured left leg and head lacerations and was taken to Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in critical condition.
Delegates from 57 locals in the New York District of the International Longshoremen's Association urge members to return to work Tuesday morning after tonight’s decision. A mass meeting is planned tomorrow night to ratify or reject the move.
Aviation editor from the Post reports Lt Emil C Kiel willing to waive all claims as second place winner in the first half of the ocean to ocean air derby. Officials at the Mineola landing field note Kiel touched down 20 seconds ahead of rival Major Carl Spatz after a neck to neck race from San Francisco to New York.
The Boston District Council ILA voted 20 to 9 to keep men at work and await National Adjustment Commission decisions through December 1. East Boston Local 85 vowed to strike, aiming to tie up ships only in East Boston, while other ports would continue operations.
Paris report shows France collected 712 million francs in income tax for 1918, up over 460 million from the prior two years combined. Industrial and commercial profits paid 184 million, salaries 59.6 million, and agricultural profits 1.8 million.
Seven people were injured when two automobiles collided yesterday afternoon at the junction of Commonwealth avenue and Berkeley street. Two women were seriously hurt while the other five sustained lesser injuries. The wrecked vehicle belonged to John Anne of Cambridge street Ayer and carried all the injured. both drivers blamed the other for the crash. Continued on Page S Second Col.
Philadelphia October 12 indicates a potential settlement to the looming coal strike as operators and miners agree to resume talks. A third party, likely Washington officials, may mediate to bridge remaining gaps before November first deadline.
Cardinal Mercier primate of Belgium and Prince of the church was greeted by thousands in Scranton during a public meeting at the armory where honorary citizenship was conferred. He celebrated mass at St. Peter's Cathedral and distributed communion to 1000 Holy Name Society members before presiding at a pontifical high mass.
Fair and cold weather dominates the Boston area and New England Monday with rising temperatures Tuesday. Moderate north winds shift to west, and Atlantic coast winds vary from moderate and variable offshore to fresh north along Sandy Hook to Hatteras with showers likely in cloudy periods.
The snippet lists fragmented measurements and averages such as yesterday’s temperatures and a one year ago comparison. It includes numeric codes and incomplete labels like Os-008 and WS Li and mentions a Thompson's Spa as the source. The readable parts suggest a weather or climate data brief with partial figures.
Washington reports Dr Grayson declined to discuss the Presidents medical status beyond official bulletins. Senator Moses says his letter to a constituent referenced the Presidents disability but was not intended for publication.
Washington report notes physicians believe President Wilson is on a path to recovery but warn the process will be slow and tedious as officials continue medical updates.
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