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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1920
Page
1
Protests and anniversaries in early 20th century items
United States protests German blockade of the British Isles in 1915. A year ago today Austrian National Assembly general election. Three hundred Vassar students protest to trustees over food. Reverend William H. Ian Allen born 1870. Sun and moon light vehicles tonight at 5 37.
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William H. Ian Allen
D. D
United States
British Isles
Austrian National Assembly
Vassar
Death of Carmen's Union Head Dies Nine Days After Wife
Matthew J. Higgins president of the Boston Carmen's Union and adviser to William D. McMahon international president of railway organizations died at his Jamaica Plain home shortly after noon yesterday. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at St. Andrews' Church with interment in New Calvary cemetery. death believed due to influenza contracted recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew J. Higgins
Boston
Carmen’s Union
William D. McMahon
Weld Hill Avenue
Jamaica Plain
St. Andrews’ Church
New Calvary Cemetery
World Leaders Clash Over Adriatic Plans and U.S. Withdrawal
Warns Lloyd George and Miller that he will not stand for Adriatic compromise. France and Great Britain proceed with Italian plans despite the president’s wishes. America declares it will withdraw from all participation in European affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
Miller
Adriatic
France
Great Britain
America
Treaty Ten To Be Called Up Today In Senate
Washington February 15 The peace treaty will be reintroduced in the Senate with debate on Article Ten. A compromise seems unlikely and the reservation to section 10 remains a sticking point as the bitter enders are urged to keep fighting for passage despite slim chances of ratification.
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Washington
United States Senate
Todge
Irish republican debate roars at Mechanics Hall
Friends of Irish Freedom packed Mechanics Hall as Harry Boland attacked William Coote M P of the Ulster mission calling him a bigot and a miniature Czar. A challenge to debate issued to Ulster clergy by Rev Jonathan Day in New York followed the remarks.
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Friends of Irish Freedom
Mechanics
Wiliam Coote
M. P
Ulster Mission
Harry J. Boland
Eamon de Valera
Jonathan C. Day
New York City
Coote
First Order
Ireland
Ulster
New York Man Dies On Mount Monadnock In Snowshoe Trip
Charles MacVeagh Jr of New York a Harvard graduate and Princeton graduate student died of exposure on Mt Monadnock during a snowshoe trip to the summit. He was accompanied by Charlton Reynders of New York Harvard senior.
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Dublin
N. H
Charles MacVeagh, Jr
New York
Harvard
Princeton
United States Steel Corporation
Mt. Monadnock
Charlton Reynders
Great Stir in Paris and London Over Wilson Ultimatum
Paris reports President Wilson’s memorandum to Lloyd George opposing the Adriatic settlement sent to the British foreign office in London as a warning to quit negotiations. The move sparks ire among Italians and unsettles plans for a wide compromise. Public sentiment abroad questions the conference’s future and the Allies’ handling of the issue.
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Paris
Hugh C. Wallage
Foreign Office
Wilson
Lloyd George
London
Weather forecast for New England and coast areas
Fair and colder in Boston and vicinity Monday with diminishing strong east winds by Tuesday. Southern New England stays fair and cold. northern New England sees Monday snow and colder, then Tuesday fair. A storm moving northeast from Virginia has become a powerful cyclone over the lower St. Lawrence valley with unusually high Atlantic winds. Generally fair east of the Mississippi, except northern New England and lower lakes snow. Storm warnings posted from Delaware Breakwater to Eastport.
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Boston
New England
Virginia
St. Lawrence Valley
Atlantic Seaboard
Delaware
Middle Atlantic States
Lake
Atlantic
Mississippi River
Hkastport
Sandy Blook
Sandy Hook
Watteras
Washington
Weather Noted For Bright Cold Day With Windy Slippery Skies
A crisp morning forecast warns of a bright but cold day with strong winds and slick surfaces. Residents are advised to wear hats and watch their steps as conditions may be windy and hazardous.
Curley Chairs Ulster Visit Guide for Boston Tour
Six speakers urged Ireland’s right to independence as ex Mayor James M. Curley acted as chairman. He outlined suggested stops for Mayor Peters to tour key Boston sites such as Bunker Hill Dorchester Heights Old South Church and other landmarks while explaining America’s fight against Britain. The piece predicts Ireland will be recognized as a republic.
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Ireland
James M. Curley
Boston
Bunker Hill
Dorchester Heights
Old South Church
Peters
America
Szechenyi Denies Divorce and Throne Talk
Count Laszlo Szechenyi in Budapest rejects rumors of divorcing his wife Miss Gladys Vanderbilt and dismisses claims he seeks the throne. He says his wife aids Hungarian relief work in New York while he works on relief efforts at home.
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Budapest
Laszlo Szechenyi
Gladys Vanderbilt
New York
Fox Says Descamps Has Accepted Offer for Dempsey Title Bout
New York Feb 15 William Fox says he received a cable from M Descamps manager of Georges Carpentier confirming an offer for a world championship bout with Jack Dempsey in America on July 4 or Labor Day Winfield R Sheehan sails to meet the French manager to obtain signatures for the fight plans
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New York
William Fox
Moving Picture and
M. Descamps
Georges Carpentier
Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
America
Winfield R. Sheehan
Mr. Fox
Bryan lays out platform for Democratic convention
William Jennings Bryan, interviewed by The Plain Dealer in Miami, lists core planks for the San Francisco Democratic national platform. He endorses Wilson's administration, favors nationwide prohibition, woman suffrage, opposes military training, protests profiteering, supports taxation reform, labor issues, and public ownership.
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Cleveland, O
the Plain Dealer
William Jennings Bryan
Miami
Fla
San Francisco
Bryan
Wilson
Two Burglars Killed in Duel at Sound Beach
Greenwich Conn Feb 15 two alleged burglars were killed in a dark gun duel with State policeman Alden L McMurtrey in the cellar of a summer home at Rocky Point Sound Beach One man John Nocceia 30 died instantly and Anthony Forlenzo 25 died later in Greenwich Hospital McMurtrey was wounded in the arm and Addison Bacon constable was hurt in the shoulder The men were Stamford residents
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Greenwich, Conn
Sound Beach
Alden L. McMurtrey
Eliza G. Morris
Rocky Point
John Nocceia
Anthony Forlenzo
Greenwich Hospital
West End
Stamford
McMurtrey
Addison Bacon
Memorial to Dr Anna Shaw at Victory Convention
Delegates of the Victory Convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association paid tribute to Dr Anna Howard Shaw at a memorial service held at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Prominent suffrage leaders spoke of her devotion and achievements. Carrie Chapman Catt Jane Addams and others attended. the service featured scripture hymn and music. The event preceded an informal reception and plans to continue organizing the League of Women Voters replacing the suffrage association with a centenary Susan B Anthony celebration scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
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Chicago
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Anna Howard Shaw
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Shaw
Carrie Chapman Catt
Jane Addams
James Lees Laidlaw
New York
Susan B. Anthony
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