Hospitals Seek Evergreen Greens for Christmas
The Hospital Service of the New England Division of the American Red Cross with the disabled soldiers Christmas remembrance committee requests evergreens for Boston area hospitals. Wreaths festoons and boughs are needed for decorating sick and disabled World War I veterans over Christmas. Contributions should be sent to Red Cross locations at Parker Hill Chelsea and West Roxbury Boston Psychopathic Essex County Sanatorium delivered by December 21.
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New England
American Red Cross
Greater
Boston
Red Cross
Parker Hill
Chelsea
West Roxbury
Boston Psychopathic
Essex County
North Sea Mine Force Association Elects Officers
The North Sea Mine Force Association elected J. McGee as president F. Burke as vice president J. Lynch as secretary George King as treasurer W. H. Carey as historian H. Brothers as sergeant at arms and F. C. Wheeler as general adviser at a meeting on 1151 Washington Street A banquet is planned at the Boston City Club in the latter part of the month New York City accounts for half of all men and boys furnishing goods manufactured in the country.
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North Sea Mine Force Association
Washington Street
J. McGee
F. Burke
J. Lynch
George King
W. H. Carey
H. Brothers
F. C. Wheeler
Boston City Club
New York City
Germany unable to meet full reparations payments
Paris and Washington report Germany cannot pay the January and February reparations installments totaling 1,000,000,000 gold marks. The German note asks no moratorium and cites its present financial situation to the Reparations Commission. Officials expect possible reparations plan rearrangements after the commission meets.
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Paris
Associated Press
Germany
Allied
Reparations Commission
Washington
London
Fire Ravages Home in Manchester Leaving Family Homeless
Fire at 21 Quincy Street Manchester destroys the residence of Oscar Theim Jr. early tonight, rendering the family homeless with extensive damage reported in the structure and contents.
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Manchester
N. H
Oscar Theim, Jr
Quincy Street
Irish Treaty Will Win Says Collins
The Dublin Dail debate on the treaty splits supporters of De Valera and Griffith Collins. Votes appear 64 to 55 in favor, with secret sessions planned and canvassing intensifying among women who largely oppose the treaty.
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Collins
de Valera
Griffith-Collins
Dail Eireann
United News
Dail
De Valera Defeated Over Oath Alternative in Dail
Report from London states Eamonn de Valera was defeated in the Dail secret session over an oath alternative. He proposed Ireland pay a yearly share to the king’s civil list instead of swearing allegiance. There is a rumor he may resign.
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England
Ireland
Churchill
Ronald McNeill
Canterbury
Kent
Michael Collins
Trishman
Austen Chamberlain
Dublin
Dail Éireann
Dail Eireann
de Valera
London
Eamonn de Valera
Dail
Dublin Talks Continue in Secret Sessions
Progress reported as the body spent the day in secret sessions debating controversial points with discussions to continue tomorrow and no decision date indicated.
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Dublin
Fermanagh County Council Building Seized After Dail Eireann Recognition
Police seized the Fermanagh County Council building and all books and documents following a majority vote recognizing the authority of the Dail Eireann. The action came in Belfast on December 15 according to reports.
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Fermanagh County Council
Belfast
Associated Press
Fermanagh
Ulster
Dail Eireann
Ulster Premier Rejects Treaty Pledges and Future of Ulster
Sir James Craig denounces the treaty in a published letter claiming government pledges to Ulster are violated and Ulster cannot join the Irish Free State. He plans to travel to London to discuss with the Prime Minister, possibly informed by Bonar Law's stance.
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James Craig
Ulster
Irish Free State
James
London
Bonar Law
Bonar Law’s Decisive Support Seals Irish Treaty
London reports Andrew Bonar Law the former government leader will back the Irish settlement, likely ensuring ratification in the Commons. The move alters the anti treaty balance, with Birkenhead due to reply as Carson allies battle the pact. Asquith and Churchill defend the pact amid Ulster politics.
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Asquith
Commons
London
Associated Press
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Bonar Law
Lord Carson
Lord Birkenhead
Ulster
Winston Spencer Churchill
Herbert H. Asquith
Trish
Yerxa Heads Junior League 1920 21 Term
Ruth Yerxa was elected chairman and Ellen White named vice chairman of the 1920 1921 Junior League at a meeting held at the home of Barbara Register 206 Commonwealth Avenue.
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Ruth Yerxa
Junior League
Ellen White
Barbara Register
Commonwealth Avenue
Hardings Give Their First State Dinner
President and Mrs. Harding hosted their first state dinner with 60 guests including General Pershing and Oscar Straus. The event honored Cabinet members and spouses, with other notable attendees from the Senate and House. A note mentions Sarah Bernhardt planning a marble statue project on a Biscaye island.
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Hardings
Washington
Harding
General Pershing
Oscar Straus
Frederick Dent Grant
Representative Cannon
House
Senate
Sarah Bernhardt
Bay of
Biscaye
Constance Talmadge Plans Divorce In Career Dispute
Constance Talmadge plans divorce citing her husband's jealousy over her career as the cause of the split. The report notes the quarrel centers on professional success and personal discord within the marriage.
Objection Filed Over Absence in Tobacco Case
Pialoglov a New York tobacco manufacturer and exporter faced an objection regarding absence in a civil matter. The record notes his involvement and questions on service and representation. Local authorities seek further clarification to proceed with the case.
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Pialoglov
New York
Liv
Talmadge to Seek Absolute Divorce After Films Career
Miss Norma Talmadge plans an absolute divorce from Mr Pialoglou citing his jealousy over her film career. She will continue acting in Los Angeles while living apart, with Beulah Livingstone confirming no rush to file. Dor othy Gish and James Rennie had similarly wed in Greenwich in December 1920 without immediate notice.
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Ing
St. Regis
Miss Talmadge
Pacific Coast
Joseph Schenck
Norma
Los Aea
Beulah Livingstone
Mr. Pialogev
Pialoglou
Dorothy Gish
Greenwich
Miss Gish
James Rennie
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