DAnnunzio Declares War as Italian Forces Attack Fiume
London reports that Gabriele DAnnunzio has proclaimed a state of war between his government and Italy and has banned residents from leaving Fiume. Italian troops shell Veglia batteries southwest of Fiume while operations near the Dalmatian coast unfold, with arrests and reprisals noted as Italy seeks to enforce the Rapallo treaty.
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London
Cabriele Dannunzio
Italy
Fiume
Home
D'Annunzio
D’annunzio
Rapalio
Quarnero
Veglia
Castel Venter
Zara
D'Annunzian Legionnnaires
Dalmatian
Rapallo
Rome
Duke of Costa
Victor Emmanuel
Legion Fights Mennonites Migration Plan in Mississippi
The Mississippi division of the American Legion sent a telegraphed protest to the State Department and Mississippi members of Congress opposing a proposed 40 000 Mennonite migration from Manitoba to southern Mississippi. The resolution labels the Mennonites as undesirables and notes they were conscientious objectors in the war and taught German in schools, claiming they are unfit to live on American soil.
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Jackson
Miss
Manitoba
Canada
Mississippi
State Department
Missisippi
Congress
Leion
Canda
Coal hearing postponed to next Wednesday in Senate inquiry
Washington reports the Senate investigation into the coal situation was postponed until next Wednesday. Chairman Calder of the inquiry committee said the session would be held then to continue examining the matter.
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Washington
Senate
Calder
Cushing Recalled Over Coal Profits Claims
George H. Cushing former managing director of the American Wholesale Coal Association is recalled to explain charges that government officials and railroad men profited from coal attribution during the shortage panic last summer and fall.
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George H. Cushing
American Wholesale Coal Association
Home Rule Bill Becomes Law at Midnight
London observers note the Home Rule Bill of 1920 gained royal assent just before midnight making the measure law. The act's passage marks a key constitutional change with widespread political impact.
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London
Tammany Leader Summoned
Process servers said they served a subpoena on John A. Mc Carthy, former associate of Tammany leader Charles F. Murphy, on his return from Philadelphia. Mc Carthy is wanted as a witness in the builders' supply bureau case before the committee.
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Tammany
New York
Building Trust
John A. McCarthy
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Leader
Philadelphia
McCarthy
Builders’ Supply Bureau
Woolen Mills Reluctant to Cut Wages Says Wood
Lawrence Mass December 24 William M Wood president of the American Woolen company told 100 mill representatives the firm is very reluctant to reduce wages He cited advice from New York selling agents that substantial business from clothing makers and retailers cannot be expected until raw material markets and labor costs move downward He noted commodities have fallen but confidence remains low and labor liquidation hangs over the purchasing mood.
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Lawrence
Mass
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
New York
Woods
Oklahoma Governor Seeks State Aid in Prosecution of Clara Smith
Gov. Robertson announced the state would aid in prosecuting Clara Barton Smith for the murder connected to the death of Jake J. Hannon. He said the attorney general should assist. concerns about local prejudice and "horse play" in preparations were noted. If tried, the case might be moved from Carter county to ensure a fair jury.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Robertson
State of
Oklahoma
Clara Barton Smith
Jake” J
Juarez
Mexico
James DP. Mathers
Mikes Smith
Attorney General's Department
Carter County
Houston Says U S Faces Big Deficiency
Secretary Houston warned before the Senate Finance Committee that the nation faces a large fiscal shortfall this year and next. He urged new revenue sources and no new burdens while defending the sinking fund and opposing revival of war finance bodies. He cited declines in excess profits tax and high-income tax receipts as key revenue gaps.
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Telly Senate
Washington
Houston
Treasury
Siking
The
Government finance debate on export aid and loan maturities
The war finance corporation and treasury contended private financing should aid exporters rather than direct government action. Officials noted some loans have paid cash interest while many credits are book adjustments. A key hearing Monday was expected to discuss the soldier bill and related budgets.
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Associated Powers
Houston
Foukton
Christmas at the White House Without a Tree
Absence of Maren and no Christmas tree mark the White House season. Turkeys for all employees arrived, a Treasury Arthur precedent set, and Marg ret Wilson will stay with the President's family along with a few relatives. The President and Mrs Wilson plan to personally distribute gifts on Christmas Day during visits to a nearby golf club.
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White House
Arthur
Margaret Wilson
Stockton Axson
Wilson
Francis Sayre
W. G. McAdoo
Virginia
Embassy rebuked for note over British censorship claim
The State Department intervened in a dispute between the British embassy and the Senate committee investigating cable censorship. Senator Kellogg forwarded a letter from London denying Newcomb Carlton and John Goldhammer testimony that British censors required submission of American cable messages, seeking clarification from London.
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Washington
Dev
State Department
Senate Committee
United States
British Isles
Kellogg
Committed
Newcomb Carton
Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
Great Britain
Fred K. Knielsen
Davis
Carlton
John Goldhammer
The
Commercial Cable Company
Censorship Debate Over Embassy Letter Raises Questions
Senator Kellogg announced that the decision to publish the embassy letter and the senator's letter to Acting Secretary Davis will follow further discussion of the incident between the department and the embassy.
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Davis
Kellogg
Department
Tmbassy
Vatican Decries Y M C A as Youth Faith Corruptor
Rome warns Catholic bishops about the Y M C A accusing it of instilling indifference and apostasy among youths. New York officials express astonishment and defend the organization as nonproselyting and not a threat to Catholic faith.
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Rome
Young Men's Christian Association
New York
Holy Office
C. V. Hibbard
State plans to discontinue Grand Forks mill and elevator project
The state industrial commission resolutions halt work on the Grand Forks state mill and elevator building due to finances. The mill would have produced 2,000 barrels daily and the elevator 1,500,000 bushels. In Champaign Illinois Cushman company announces a 30 percent wage cut starting January 1.
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Grand Forks
State Industrial Commission
Champaign
Cushman Company, Inc
Brazil honors Monroe Doctrine in welcome to Colby
Senator Alfredo Ellis lauds the Monroe Doctrine as the guiding policy of the United States in welcoming Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby. Colby recalls President Wilson's directive to express American affection and enduring friendship to Brazil, while defending the doctrine as a defense of liberty for the Western hemisphere.
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Rio Janeiro
Alfredo Ellis
Bainbridge Colby
United States
Senate
New World
Ellis
League of the European Nations
Colby
Pessoa
Wilson
Methodist Church Christmas Music Program Revealed
The Methodist church announces a morning service with an Anthem and various solos by Mrs. Lewis Fifer Pietro Von and Miss Margaret Brookhart. Evening features a full program including an organ prelude and offertories with Rev. W. W. Bowers preaching on Things Undone.
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Methodist
Lewis Fifer
Pietro von
Jéan Quartet
Posiiude
Liebnich
Bella
Bethlehem” Wilson
Margaret Brookhart
Methodist Church
Dinevi
Jesu Bambino
C. KE
Angelus
Sellera Postlude
Dr. Bowers
W. W. Bowers
D. D
Mina Mary Hunter
J. W. Johnston
Large Attendance at Christian Chase
A crowded church program featured songs and recitations. An offering supported needy children in Central Europe as part of the Hoover fund.
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Christian Chase
Thejan
Sunda
Tral Europe
Hoover Fund
Pupil Christmas Operetta Delightires Wyman Crowd
In Wyman on December 24 a large crowd enjoyed the school’s comic operetta The Trial of Santa. Students Gerald Shaw Fe Gopppie Ruth Turkington Rosela Williams and Mary Simmons led the cast with Glover Ferrell as Father Time and Ronald Metzgar as Santa Claus. Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia appear, gifts were distributed from a grand tree, and America closed the program.
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Wyman
Santa
Sam
Miss Columbia
America
Ferrell
Local News items mention travels and visits around town
Mr and Mrs W A Meidbreder travel to Palmyra Missouri to visit relatives. Mrs T C Davis and daughter June Eleanor visit Ainsworth to see her parents Mr and Mrs J M Stone. Grant Davis plans to join them tomorrow. Vera and Mildred Warren visit Sam Doren in Havre. Eva Spangler, teaching near Haskins, heads home to Crawfordsville. They are like the old English fruit cakes with nuts raisins currants and spices. Ideal Bakery claims they are delicious. There are five colored women slawyers in the United States.
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T. C. Davis
June Eleanor
Ainsworth
Eva Spangler
Haskins
Crawfordsville
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King George
Clara B. Smith
U. S
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Britain
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Arold
Vatican
North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
Emiarcih
W. A. Meidbreder
Palmyra
Vera
Mildred Warren
Sam Doren
Havre
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