Plan to Force Treaty Action
Washington observers report senators from both parties press for a compromise to ensure prompt ratification of the peace treaty when Congress reconvenes in January. A Republican group headed by Senator Lodge signals possible independent action if broader support fails, aiming to secure a majority and revive debate with agreed reservations.
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Washington
Congress
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate
Democratic Split Clouds Path to Treaty Compromise
A political standstill across parties undermines leadership as Democrats and Republicans clash over ratification terms. Senators Hitchcock and Underwood vie for control, while Senator Lodge signals willingness to push concessions if foreign relations reservations remain intact. A Jan 15 caucus looms as leaders dispute how to proceed.
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Wilson
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senator Lodge
Senator Underwood
Alabama
Senator Johnson
California
Underwood
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Community events and hearings schedule from State House to Boston venues
A morning to evening schedule lists a Tag Day raising funds to free Armenian captives, public hearings on women workers’ wages in corset factories, and clothing occupations. It covers luncheons, a Canadian expeditionary force convention, Christmas programs, banquets for school and club groups, art club remarks, and a lecture on the Negro problem.
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Department of Labor and Industries
State House
Twentieth Century Club
American Volunteers
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Faneuil Hall
St. Mark's
Thorndike
Massachusetts Club
Connecticut Agricultural College
United States
Boston Art Club
Percy A. Guthrie
Chandler Owen
Lorimer Hall
Tretront Temple
Boston School of Social Science
Centenary observance for George T. Downing at 12th Baptist Church
The birthday of George T. Downing, Newport and Boston abolitionist, is marked by public exercises Monday night at 12th Baptist Church Shawmut Avenue and Madison Street under the National Equal Rights League. E T Morris J S Gaines William Monroe Trotter Rev M A W Shaw and others will speak on his life and fight for liberty. Invited guests include the general public. Flags are planned at City Hall and Touro Park in Newport Rhode Island.
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George T. Downing
Newport
Boston
Charles Sumner
12Th Baptist Church
Shawmut Avenue
Madison Street
National Equal Rights League
Mr. Downing
E. T. Morris
J. S. Gaines
William Monroe Trotter
M. A. WN. Shaw
Walter D. McClane
City Hall
Touro Park
R. I
Carol Service at Second Church Planned for Tomorrow
A carol service will be held at the Second Church Unitarian at the Bea con street Audubon road corner tomorrow at 5 p m A chorus of 49 voices from the First and Second Churches directed by Professor John P Marshall of Boston University will perform Thompson Stone organist and choirmaster will play the service and Rev Edward E Horton pastor emeritus will read prayers.
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Unitarian
Beacon Street
Audubon Road
John P. Marshall
Boston University
Thompson Stone
Edward E. Horton
Washington and Hub Welcome Helen Lockwood Stanley Smith Wedding
Newlyweds Helen Lockwood and Stanley Barney Smith, well known in Washington and the Hub, were married in Wellesley with many relatives and friends in attendance. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. P. J. Lockwood of 1860 California Street, Washington DC.
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Washington
Hub
Boston
Helen Lockwood
Stanley Barney Smith
Wellesley
P. J. Lockwood
California Street
Washington, D. C
Rural New York Reports Growth of Radicals
An official statement from the legislative committee says advocates of anarchy and plots against the government have extended their influence into rural New York State communities, part of months of investigation into radical and seditious activity.
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New York
New York State
Legislative Committee
Radical movement found in both large and small centers
The statement after an executive session previews a final report for the Legislature. It notes radicals in urban and rural areas and widespread circulation of extreme literature, mainly via New York City groups. Investigator Starr testified the Union of Russian Workers, linked to radicals deported on the Buford, includes the Soviet government in its opposition to all authority.
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New York City
Union of Russian Workers
Buford
Russia
George J. Starr
Resolution Condemns Lenine Trotzky Government
A resolution was adopted condemning the Lenine Trotzky form of government as reactionary, equating it with other reactionary systems.
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Tion
Elizabeth Abbott Named Popular Debutante of 1919 20
Miss Elizabeth Bradlee Abbott, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Abbott of 186 Commonwealth Avenue, is listed among the popular debutantes for 1919 20. She belongs to the Sewing Circle and participates in the younger social set.
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Elizabeth Bradlee Abbott
Henry Abbott
Commonwealth Avenus
Nine Fire Department Promotions Approved by Mayor
Mayor Peters approved Fire Commissioner John R. Murphy's promotions in the fire department. Three captains rise to district chiefs, three lieutenants to captains, and three privates to lieutenants due to three vacancies among district chiefs.
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Peters
John R. Murphy
Officers Elected by Bradford Academy
Bradford Academy elected its senior class officers with representative states. Renza Emerson of Derry N E was named president, Joan Muggleston of Jamesville Wis vice-president, Harriette Ridgway of Kenilworth Ill secretary, and Louise Nolde of Reacing Pa treasurer.
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Bradford Academy
Renza Emerson
Derry
N. E
Joan Muggleston
Jamesville
Wis
Harriette Ridgway
Kenilworth, Il
Louise Nolde
Reacing
Aero Club of America seeks top nine airmen for contests
The Aero Club of America issued a call for the nine best airmen in the United States to represent the country in international aeronautic contests next year. The announcement was made in New York on December 26.
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New York
United States
The
Aero Club of America Tonight
International Elimination Races for Flyers Considered
The Aero Club of America may select pilots for national elimination races across airplanes seaplanes and balloons with 80 eligible pilots. Augustus Post reports 14 countries will enter, international balloon races will occur in the United States, and start details will be announced soon. Italy offers a 5000 prize for the seaplane winner, while the Royal Aero Club of England won the first contest in 1913.
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The
Aero Club
International Aeronautic Federation
Aero Club of America
Augustus Post
Europe
Asia
South America
United States
Italy
Royal Aero Club of
England
France to host international airplane races in 1920 contest
France will host the international airplane races with 4800 pilots eligible to compete for the honor of representing the country. The International Aeronautic Federation will soon decide the rules. France has won the trophy twice in succession and would hold it permanently if successful in 1920.
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France
International Aeronautic Federation
Legion Posts Total 6561 in U S and Abroad
American Legion posts in the United States and foreign countries reach 6561 with France England and Canada each having one post Alaska four Hawaii five Cuba one Panama one Mexico one and the Philippine Islands one Ten states have more than 200 posts New York leads with 77 Pennsylvania 497 Minnesota 364 Illinois 39 Iowa 345 Ohio 29 Massachusetts 238 New Jersey 224 Missouri 220 Indiana 208 Connecticut 77 Maine 80 New Hampshire 69 Rhode Island 30 and Vermont 76.
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Indianapolis
American Legion
United States
France
England
Canada
Alaska
Hawaii
Cuba
Panama
Mexico
Philippine Islands
New York
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Illinois
Iowa
Ohio
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Missouri
Indiana
Connecticut
Maine
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
General Electric offers free life insurance to all workers
Notices posted at Lynn plants announce that all General Electric employees will receive free life insurance at the company’s expense. Acting Manager Richard H. Rice signs the notice, covering about 900 workers. The policy starts at $500 for year one, increasing by $250 yearly up to a maximum of $1500.
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Lynn
General Electric Company
Hays
Richard H. Rice
Operators Not to Lose Jobs Amid New Exchange
Young women telephone operators are assured they will not lose their jobs as a mechanically operated exchange is built at the junction of Harrison Avenue Essex and Oxford Streets Boston per General Manager William R Drivee Jr of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company new mechanically operated exchanges are also being built in Boston and elsewhere.
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Harrison Avenue
Essex
Oxford Streets
William R. Drivee Jr
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Boston
Automatic exchanges replace operators in Milton and Brookline
Miltons and Brooklines plan automatic telephone exchanges eliminating switchboard operators. Officials expect these exchanges to be non operational for two years while the company continues training women at Oliver Street headquarters to become operators.
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Milton and
Brookline
Oliver Street
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Janesville, Wis
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Penn
Louiseen Bachrach
General Electric CO
AIM
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Reyecaree
Hanover
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