Japan to Retain Mutsu. Britain and U S to Get Extra Ships
Far East conference reports advance toward a naval accord as Japan preserves its battleship Mutsu and the United States and Great Britain gain additional ships. Guam may be abandoned as a potential base while Shantung talks focus on railroad compensation and a four-nation high level panel is proposed to resolve the Guadal.
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Japan
Mutsu
U. S
England
Amani Island
Guam
Far East
Dia
Cneeiena
United States
Great Britain
China
Jaen’ Fameaua
Shantung
Iato
Major nations reach accord on naval limitation plan
Washington reports Britain United States and Japan in full accord on naval restriction principles. The plan mirrors the American proposal with one change Japan may keep the battleship Mutsu instead of Seiku. Secretary Hughes and officials released details after joint talks.
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Washington
Associated Press
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Hughes
A. J. Balfour
Maron Kato
Colorado
Delaware
Weather Summary for Denver and Arizona
The latest weather bulletin notes Denver on Thursday and Friday will be south to southeast winds with partly cloudy skies and little temperature change. In Arizona, fair conditions in the north with some cloudiness in the north portion, warmer in the northeast. Readings show a high near 68 and low around 40 with light precipitation noted. Maximum wind about 15 mph from the east.
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Denver
Colo. Dee
Arizona
Harding tariff plan deemed impracticable and undesirable
J P Wood of Philadelphia, head of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers, told the Senate finance committee that President Harding’s tariff adjustment proposal is impractical and would keep industries in unrest. Some senators argued for delegation of tariff rate authority to reduce business uncertainty amid European upheavals. Wood endorsed the American valuation plan to offset depreciating foreign currency.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
J. P. Wood
Philadelphia
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Tariff Commission
Thao
Smoot
Utah
Watson
Indiana
Wood
Europe
Rewater Smoot
Pordney Hill
Railroads seek six month halt on rate cuts
Railroads petition the federal trade commission for a six month suspension of interstate rate reductions on grain, hay, and grain products in the trans Mississippian region, while western state commissions and shippers oppose the move and push for a 10 percent cuts to apply nationwide except New England.
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Associated Press
Washington
IiInterstate Commerce Commission
trans-Mississippi
Western State Railroad Commissions
Federal Trade Commission
Alfred P. Thom
Association of Railway Executives
United States
New England
N. Reed
Kansas Utilities Commission
Clifford Thorne
Western Agricultural Agacctations
J. M. Benton
Floodwaters Cover Thousands of Acres in Washington
Overflow waters from mountain streams deluged the Skagit and Duwamish river valleys, covering thousands of acres in northwestern Washington and worsening food damage. South of Seattle the Duwamish rose and flooded streets near Renton and Black River Junctions between Seattle and Tecoma.
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Thy
Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Skagit
Sulljkuamish River
Wahingeton
Renton
Black River
Tecoma
Estrada Accepts Agriculture Portfolio Under Obregon
Mexico City December 14 General Enrique Estrada accepted President Obregon's offer to serve as secretary of agriculture. He announced his accord with the agrarian program and is expected to be sworn in this week.
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Estrada
Mexico City
Associated Press
Enruique Estrada
Obregon
Lloyd George urges limit on Dominion status for Erin
Prime Minister Lloyd George argues that ordinary dominion status cannot operate in Erin claiming constitutional and security concerns. He contends only constrained leadership and closer imperial ties can preserve stability. The statement emphasizes Britain's wary stance toward full independence.
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Lloyd George
Erin
Ireland's Dominion Status Debate Shapes Empire Policy
London report shows Prime Minister Lloyd George addressing Irish difficulties. He argues for complete allegiance to the British crown, outlines limits on armed force, and supports eventual Irish defense participation while warning against disarmament risks. Colonel Hoare backs reconciliation and a two-stage path to governance.
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Associated Freee
London
House of Commons
Liond George
Ireland
North Ireland
Great Britain
Treland
United Kingdom
Isles
Samuel Hoare
Colonel Hoare
Hoare
George N. Barnes
Ulster
Exson
Nhe
Pacific
Ulster Cabinet Rejects Entering Irish Free State
The Ulster cabinet rejects Lloyd George’s December 5 invitation to join the Irish free state. It objects that Ulster was not consulted and warns protests would follow any attempt to force acceptance. Continued on page two.
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Ulster Cabinet
Belfast
Associated Press
Lloyd George
Irish Free State
Ulster
S-48 Submarine to be Raised After Bridgeport Loss
New York December 14 Special experts expect little trouble raising the S-48 submarine that sank at Bridgeport harbor with fifty one men lost. The warship features a forward four inch gun and five torpedo tubes plus dual periscopes and underwater wireless, signaling a new class of fleet subs. Peter Dunne, 19, a civilian crew member, heroically swam through icy water to summon aid.
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New York
Bridgeport Harbor
Great Fleet Sub Marine
Peter Dunne
Mesiues
Thorn Evidence in Arthur Burch Murder Trial
In Los Angeles a small thorn from Arthur C. Burch’s knee was admitted as evidence in his trial for the alleged murder of J Belton Kennedy. Prosecution promises further testimony about the thorn and witnesses say Burch and co defendant Mrs Madalynne Obenham watched Kennedy's residence the day before the shooting.
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Toa Angeles
Calif
Arthur C. Burch
Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
Beverly Glen
Kennedy
Madalynne Obenham
Turch
Obenchain
Kenchain
Solon Indicted on Charges of Forgery
A Solon man has been indicted on charges of forgery. The case details reflect serious allegations and potential consequences as the legal process proceeds.
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Solon
China presses to abrogate twenty-one demands amid Shantung talks
Chinese delegates push to nullify the twenty-one demands treaties while seeking a formal end to spheres of influence. Japan objects and the Far Eastern committee adjourns as parties mull whether the issue can be raised. Japan offers to relinquish the Tsing-Tao-Ta nan railway for compensation, which China rejects.
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Washington
Shantung
Farastern Committee
China
Tsing-Tao-Tanan
Japan
Eli Treaes
Railroad shopmen to be furloughed
Baltimore officials announce a system wide shutdown of the Baltimore and Ohio shops with thousands of workers furloughed indefinitely Saturday due to business depression and economic measures.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Deportation Motion Targets Former Carranza General
Laredo Cuba. H Barroc, a former Carranza army general, was arrested by immigration officials on entering Laredo in April and faces deportation to Cuba under motions from Washington. The case centers on his status and possible removal.
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Laredo
Tex
H. Barroc
Carranza Army
Gisrulse
Cuba
Washington
Loidon Treaty Denounced by Parliament in South Ireland
De Valera accuses the Irish delegation of exceeding its powers in signing the pact with England as Parliament in South Ireland denounces the Loidon Treaty. The political standoff centers on constitutional authority and the future of Anglo Irish relations.
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South Ireland
de Valera
England
Irish delegates clash over Irish treaty ratification
At Dublin public meeting and secret sessions on the London treaty delegates and De Valera clash over delegation powers and instructions. Griffith Collins defend authority while De Valera argues reference to Dublin and cabinet was needed. Election of electors as final decision looms amid divided views.
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Dublin
London
Eamonn de Vetera
Arthur Chiffith
Micheel Collinge
I1th
Caesthon
de Valera
Trelecates Griffith
Coldina
Doileireann
Tiritieh
Mr. Colina
Griffith
de Valla
Collins
Great Britain
Cotling
Hall Tonleht
Dail
Treaty presented in British Parliament for ratification
London report on the Irish treaty being laid before imperial parliament for ratification while Dublin debates the accord. Lord Carson attacks the government over Ulster’s position as Premier Lloyd George explains the agreement’s scope and implications.
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London
Associated Press
Dail Elroum
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Commons
Lord Carson
House of Lords
Charles Craig
Trish
House of Commons
Ireland
Ulster
Gsinn Fein
Tinn Fein
America
Channel Islands
Lieyad George
Meir
Passing the Buck in Santa Fe Bank Debacle
The Journal’s editorial urges an open, swift investigation into the Santa Fe bank failure citing a $353000 state deposit loss and weak auditing. It blames Treasurer Strong and the auditing system, calls for a special legislative session and new accounting laws, and presses Governor Mechem to heed public demand for reform.
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Santa Fe
Carl C. Magee
Magee Low
W. V. Gane
Gane & Comepany
State House
First National Bank of Santa Fe
Strong
Miss Strong
J. B. Read
Lynn
Read
Republican Party
Mechem
Japan accepts Chinese proposal on Kino-Chowe railway
Japanese delegates show near approval of ceding control of the Kino Chowe Tsinan Fu railway in Shantung to China pending government approval and a satisfactory financial settlement. They seek financial interest in the disputed pond but one Chinese delegate says China cannot offer Japanese financial participation in the railroad.
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Associated Press
Washington
China
Kino-Chowe Tsinan-Fu
Shantung
Enid
NY Stock Exchange Rejects Extra Holiday Petition
The governing committee of the New York Stock Exchange denied members’ petition for additional half days on December 24 and 31, the days before Christmas and New Year. The decision affects trading hours and market operations for those holidays.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Ex-Crown Prince Plans Return to Fatherland After War
Former German crown prince, exiled since 1918, plans to return to Germany. He expects to seek permission from authorities to depart next spring and envisions living as a country gentleman on an estate at Oetst in Prussia with his wife and children.
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Deorn
Associated Press
Wileringen
Germany
Helland
Frederick William
Oetst
Oaks
Prussia
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