Catholics Unite for Charity Effort in District Meeting
A meeting at Christ Child Society headquarters drew Rev Edwin L Leonard and Archdiocesan officials as about 20 organizations including Christ Child society Little Sisters of the Poor Bon Saccour Home for Aged Catholic Ladies St Josephs Male Orphan Asylum St Vincent de Paul Society and others outlined their relief work and urged coordinated action to unite efforts toward common goals under Archbishop Curley and Msgr Thomas presiding.
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Christ Child Society
Indiana Avenue
Archbishop Curley
Cardinal Gibbons
Edwin L. Leonard
Archdiocesan
Charities
Curley
William J. Kerby
District Board of Charities
Mer. C. F. Thomas
St. Patrick’s Church
The
Little Sisters of the Poor
Bon Saccour
Home For Aged Catholic Ladies
St. Joseph's Male Orphan Asylum
St. Vincent's Female Orphan Asylum
St. Rose's School
House of the Good Shepherd
St. Ann's Infant and Maternity Hospital
Big Sisters
Big Brothers
Jeanne d'Arc Home
Casa Maria
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Briand and Lloyd George Seek Compromise on Reparations and Navy
As Briand and Lloyd George meet in London the press suggests a joint plan for reparations and naval limits. A compromise appears likely in part to preserve Franco British cohesion and smooth the road to a final Washington decision.
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Briand
Lloyd George
Paris
France
England
Washington
The
Public Ledger Co
No Indication of Berlin Reply on Reparations
Berlin dispatch notes no cabinet meeting today on the German reply to the reparations commission questions. Officials declined to say if the government can provide specifics before the London talks between Lloyd George and Briand. Newspapers vary in interpretation with liberal papers urging no optimism and nationalist papers warning allies will seek full indemnity.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Credit Commission
Reparations Commission
London
Lloyd George
Briand
Florodora Producer John C. Fisher Dies in Chicago
Chicago report says John C. Fisher, famed theatrical manager and producer of the light opera Florodora, died suddenly in Chicago on the eve of departing for Pittsburgh. He was with the Brigh Player company after a five week run at the Olympic theater, a production that earned its owners nearly a million dollars.
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Chicago
Dew
John C. Fisher
Pittsburgh
Lrigh Player
Olympic Theater
Fisher
French Admiral De Bon Presses For Big French Navy Plan
The article reports on Admiral de Bon demanding ten French capital ships of 35,000 tons each during the naval conference. It covers reactions by Hughes, Balfour, and Briand, the dispute over naval ratios, and concerns about France’s naval power and the risk of misunderstanding of French policy. It notes France’s stance, the political climate, and potential consequences for the Washington naval talks.
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Leeward
Admiral de Bon
Neptune
Americana
de Bon
France
United States
Washington
Hughes
Balfour
Italy
M. Sarraut
Aiica
Frencch Paaltien
Naval Committee
M. Vesides
Actus
London
Cornerstone Laying and Dedication of Central Methodist Church Rockville
In Rockville a large multi-denominational gathering marked the cornerstone laying of Central Methodist church and its afternoon dedication. Rev J Howard Wella presided at the cornerstone, with Rev Clovis G Chappel delivering the dedicatory sermon. The Rev BE H Davies led the Sunday school, and Rev J J Ringer spoke at night. The frame building will cost about 8000 dollars, with a 45 by 96 foot main auditorium and a 25 by 20 foot Sunday school room. The basement will host social events. Alvie A Moxley, to become Montgomery County sheriff January 1, announced the election of former Sheriff Clifford L Howard and Captain J Stanney Ginger as chief deputies.
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Rockville
Central Methodist Church
J. Howard Wella
Washington
Clovis G. Chappel
BE. H. Davia
W. H. Best
Baltimore
J. J. Ringer
Hanquet
Alvie
A. ‘Moxley
Montgomery County
George E. Nichalson
Hag
Clifford L. Howard
Capatadle J. Stanney Ginger
Protests Grow Over Hungarian Austrian Plebiscite
Vienna reports a large protest against the plebiscite vote on Burgenland. Allied commission positions Hungary as pro Hungarian while Austria resists postponement. Hungary claims 65 percent backing. three Austrian patrols seized in neutral territory heighten tensions and press warns of broader trouble.
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Vienna
Associated Press
Paria
Neue Freie Presse
Gen. Ferraris
Hungary
France Exceeds Expectations On 350000 Ton Naval Plan
French delegates surprised by the higher tonnage request and insist its figures were submitted promptly. Premier Briand reportedly accepted in principle Hughes plan as naval limitation, not status quo, with French finances to recover by 1926 to allow capital ship construction to resume.
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France
Briand
Hughes
Paris Press Backs French Naval Demands at Washington Talks
Paris papers largely support France's push for expanded naval strength, seeking ten capital ships. Le Journal warns against fixing naval sizes with Britain and Japan while France and Italy seek parity in the Mediterranean. Le Petit Journal argues a strong fleet is needed to protect distant colonies.
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Paris
Associated Press
France
Washington
le Journal
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Italy
le Petit Journal
L'Humenite
Briand
Frange
Temps
Aise
North Africa
Berause
League If Nations
Mediterranean
Tokyo Anti American Body Opposes Parley Decisions
A mass meeting of the Anti American Young Men league passed resolutions denouncing Washington conference decisions. Police blocked a planned demonstration before the American embassy and seized banners bearing a song phrase.
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Tokyo
Associated Press
Washington
America
Blame Shantang Talks For Peking Cabinet Fall
Ambiguous reports claim blame for the Peking cabinet crisis centers on Shantang talks between Chinese and Japanese representatives. Chinese delegation members express concern over progress and conversations affecting armament plans and government stability.
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Shantang
Peking Cabinet
Wan
Clash Over Shantung Railway Dooms Parley Impasse
The Shantung railway dispute between China and Japan threatens to derail talks. Chinese officials have won key points on public properties and Tsingtao status, while Japan seeks continued influence to ensure efficient, honest management. Experts warn misrule could cripple transport of coal and goods from Shantung.
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Shantung
Shantung Railway
Kiauchow
Tsingtao
Uncertain Cause For Peking Cabinet Resignation
A conference report states the delegation lacks official word on the cabinet’s fall. Dispatches offer no clear link to resignations being caused by Gov. Gen. Chang Tao Lin of Manchuria, leaving the motive unresolved.
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Peking
Chang Tao Lin
Manchuria
Tokyo Envoys Are Assailed For Yielding on Navy Ratio
Tokyo dispatch reports hostile editorials from Japanese newspapers condemning the U S naval limitation pact on the 70 percent ratio for battleships. The Asahi and Yorozu Chuo criticize the delegates while Kokumin Shimbun warns the conference has paved for war and Shimpo fears the Mutsu issue could hinder talks yet suggests it will be resolved without handicapping the conference.
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Tokyo
Wokyo
Associated Press
United States
Colorado
Washington
Maryland
Asihi
Chinese Delegation Questions Plan for North South Chinese Unification
Members of the Chinese delegation doubted the success of Chang Tan Lin and the Manchurian governor as the proper agents to unify north and south China. They commented on the pretentious program and indicated skepticism about achieving the aims.
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Chang Tan Lin
North
South
China
Tha
Gude's Pepto Mang an Aid For Weak Blood A Barrier
Weak blood in children is blamed for rapid growth sapping strength and causing dull behavior. The ad claims Gude's Pepto Mangan enriches blood by increasing red corpuscles and restoring appetite, available in liquid or tablet form from druggists. It emphasizes the product name on every package and urges use to support healthy growth.
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Gude
Chang’s Popularity and Northern Military Authority in China
The article notes Chang’s aspirations secure but viewed with suspicion for possible ties to Japan. It states he is unpopular outside northern provinces where he holds military power. Chinese observers focus on Wu Pei Pu’s influence south of Paking and rallying points to bolster Chang’s movement.
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Chang
China
Wu Pei Bu
Paking
Plan 68 Meetings to Tell Home Folks of New Pact
A plan to discuss the four power Pacific treaty and further armament cuts with the public is set by the National Council for Limitation of Armament. Sixty eight meetings are scheduled for the Christmas recess period, starting with an outdoor gathering at Madison Square Garden in New York on Christmas Eve.
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National Council For
Madison Square
New York
Mary Garden Is Ill and Ordered to Bed Indefinitely
Chicago December 18. Mary Garden celebrated singer and general director of the Chicago Opera company was ordered by her physician to stay in bed indefinitely. She is threatened with pneumonia.
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Chicago
Mary Garden
Chicago Opera Company
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Florodora" Producer
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Teungtao
Bhantung
Thoes
Chicago Opera
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First Trust
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