Big Three Naval Powers Reach G-5 2 Ratio Accord
The United States Great Britain and Japan announce a naval pact setting a 5 3 2 ratio for capital ships. Japan keeps Mutsu and a Seteu substitute, US retains Maryland class ships, Britain adds two new superdreadnoughts. Ten year holiday details and tonnage limits outlined with future French Italian talks pending.
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MUTSU
United States
Maryland
Great Britain
ASSO
Siste Department
Setsu
Delaware
North Dakota
Pacific Islands
Hawaii
New Zealand
Naval Committee of Ftteen
Colorado
Washington
Pritsch
France
Talvy
Geat Prritain
Pritich
Irene
Yanan
Pritish Empire
Hope for Republican party hinges on special legislative session
In Santa Fe on December 15, Republicans urge a special session to investigate state treasurer and auditor offices and pass reform measures. They warn if misdeeds are tolerated, the party bears responsibility, while a timely impeachment and accounting law could restore voter confidence ahead of next fall.
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Santa Fe
Weather forecast for Denver and Southwest states
Denver Colorado December 18 The New Mexico forecast calls for Friday and Saturday generally fair with colder on Saturday The Arizona outlook also for Friday and Saturday shows fair skies with colder conditions in the northern portion
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Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Arizona
Toccal Report Weather Conditions Summary
The Toccal university 24 hour report ends at 6 p m with partly cloudy sky. Temperature readings include a high around 66 and a low near 15. Humidity remains high, with a morning reading around 92 percent. Precipitation is not noted and wind velocity peaks moderate.
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TOCAL
Hliigheet Temperatura
China to Buy Shantung Rail Line from Japan
The Chinese delegation offers 53,006,660 gold marks plus improvements and minus deterioration to purchase the Kia Chow Taiwan Fu railroad in Shantung. Tokyo approval awaited. China plans cash buy to end foreign control with Chinese financing for restoration and operation.
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Washington
Associated Press
Tokio
China
Chine'e Consortium
Japan agrees to transfer Shantung railroad to China
Tokio reports Japan consents to China buying the Kino-Chow-Teinan-Ra railroad in Shantung. Delegates in Washington await agreement on method and other issues. Tokyo contemplates a transfer with Japan retaining a cooperative interest and a possible loan payable over 30 to 40 years.
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Associated Press
Japan
China
Shantung
Washington
Ente
Mrs Miller Seeks $1009 From State for Resignations
Ruth C G Miller of the state department of education filed claims seeking 1009.73 dollars for salary and expenses and offered resignations from three posts director of industrial education director of recreational education and supervisor of home economics. She recently faced a charge of extravagance in a funds report by Traveling Auditor Whittier and the state board asked for her resignation but later withdrew the demand. State Superintendent Conway said there are no funds to pay the claim at present.
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Ruth CG. Miller
State Department of Education
Mia Miller
Whittier
State Education Board
Conway
Curtiss Wins Patent Over Flying Boat In Court Ruling
The U S circuit court of appeals ruled Glenn H Curtiss was the first to invent and operate a flying boat and granted him the hydro airplane patent. The decision overturns A and Janin claims and excludes Fabre from the core patent dispute.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Glenn H. Curtiss
Wright
A. &. Janin
Staten Island
Janin
Curtiss
Fabre
Wilson likens himself to a comrade in arms with expeditionary forces
Former President Wilson says he is proud to regard himself as a comrade of all the men of the expeditionary forces. He responds to a Rainbow Division veterans group letter sending New Year greetings and quotes their message with gratitude.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Himelf
J. Bentley Mulford
Rainbow Division
Mudford
Bays
Fifteen Miners Die in French Coal Mine Blast
An explosion of fire damp at the Montigny sur Rambert coal mines near Charleroi killed fifteen miners today. Officials report a sudden blast trapped workers underground and rescue efforts are underway. Names of the deceased were not released.
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Montignies-Sur-Rambre
Charleroi
Trial of Burch adjourned with Moray Azoring
The trial of Arthur Curch for the murder of J Beiton Kennedy was adjourned until Monday morning after the prosecution rested. Defense attorneys requested time to prepare motions and the court allowed re opening to examine Mrs James W Warren of Santa Barbara as a witness.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Arthur C.hurch
J. Beiton Kennedy
Mornday
Keyes
James W. Warren
Banta Farbara
Parsons
Burch
Santa Monica
Beverly Glen
Kennedy
Glen
Daugherty Weighs Clemency for War Law Offenders
Attorney General Daugherty began reviewing recommendations to President Harding on extending clemency to 197 war law offenders so that many may be freed for Christmas. He did not confirm whether Eugene V. Debs would be among the cases but indicated a possibility.
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Washington
Daugherty
Harding
Eugene V. Debs
Baseball clubs adopt seven game World Series
Major league owners by joint vote decided to revert to a seven game World Series from the nine game format. The American League favored the change unanimously, the National League opposed seven to one, with Commissioner Landis holding the deciding vote in case of a tie and voting for seven games.
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Associated Prema
New York
Apppointed
Landis
Reconstruction Is Greatest Problem in France Today
Maurice Casenave chief financial adviser to the French delegation at the arms conference told a regional industrial conference that reconstruction dominates France’s concerns. He called the Wiesbaden Germany France agreement the most momentous since Versailles, noting the German seller will be paid by a German organization.
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France
Maurice Carenave
M. Casenave
Wiesbaden
Germany
Hooper
Labor Board
Enid
Carl Lang Named Germany's Charge at Washington
Berlin reports Carl Lang will be Germany's charge d affaires in Washington, replacing Theodor Lang. The U S approved his appointment. he departs for the United States this week as Berlin waits for American action on a full ambassador and notes a shortage of suitable candidates.
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Germany
U. S
Berlin
Associated Press
Theodor Lang
Washington
United States
Foreign Office
Anaconda Nears Purchase of American Brass Company
A deal nearly completes with Anaconda Copper Mining agreeing to acquire American Brass through cash and stock terms. The plan requires acceptance by at least 51 percent of American Brass’s $14 million outstanding stock. Executive leaders from both companies confirmed negotiations after six months.
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American Brass Company
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Anaconda Company
American Irvne
Annaconda
Anaconda
American Tranls
C. F. Brooker
J. F E. Coe
J. D. Ryan
J. F. Kelly
American Fhase Company
American Prrass Company
Ryan
American Brags
Boar Land Decides On New Irish Pact
In a pivotal vote Boar Land lawmakers endorsed a new Irish pact halting opposition to the treaty and signaling a strategic shift. The decision weakens Carson’s stance and preserves a neutral posture amid mounting regional tensions.
Vote on Irish boundary treaty dominates Parliament debate
London reports that Bonar Law urged acceptance of the treaty while Ulster may resist. Churchill and Asquith defended the pact, with Lord Birkenhead expected to reply to Carson. Dublin's position remains uncertain as Crafer or Crabb tensions flare and the Commons could adjourn for Dublin decisions.
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Herbert H. Asquith
Trieh
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Treland
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Dublin
Dail
James Crafe
Clater
Irish Free State
Corsult
Trevar Low
Asquith
Mont
Rupert Sackville- Gwynne
John Joseph Jones
Labor
America
Ireland
Turner Ovits Athletics Sign Assistant Manager
Portland reports Thom as Turner has been signed as assistant manager and scout for the Portland club of the Pacific Coast league. President W. H. Kiepper, in New York, announced the deal.
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Ore
Thomas YT. Turner
Philaadelphia Athletics
Portland Club
W. H. Kiepper
New York
Empty Stocking Fund Receives Day of Contributions
Donations collected yesterday for a Salvation Army and Bureau of Charities fund to aid the city poor include contributions from Ford, N Woods itt Carmen, M Porterfield, A T Ruehring, Mrs BE Boyle, Dicky Whitmer, and Mary Caroline Whitmer among others. Previous totals bring the day’s total to 271.40 and overall to 271.40.
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Bureau of Charities
Mr. Ford
N. Woodsitt
Carmen
Ss. M. Porterfield
A. T. Ruehring
BE. N. Boyle
Friend
Ceeaes
Dicky Whitmer
Mary Caroline Whitmer
National Canadas T op ToP Fiat Mine Troubles
National guard troops moved into Kansas coal towns as an order urged loyal union men back to work. Provisional administration led by John J. Lewis urged arrests of leaders, while women strikers staged actions. crowds in Franklin and Mulberry watched soldiers with mixed mood as tensions eased.
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Kane, Bee
National Guard
Wormrn
Kansan
Franklin
Iince
Mulberry
John J. Lewis
International Mine Worker
Alexander Howat
Emeral
Topeka
International Union
Non Union
Strikete
Frantiin
Mine Workers OEE Victory in Court Decision
United Mine Workers officials hailed a Court of Appeals ruling remanding the case to Judge A B Anderson to issue a more limited preliminary injunction. The decision criticized the earlier injunction as too broad and specific to restrict check-off deductions from miners’ pay tied to union dues.
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United Mine Workers
United States Court of Appeals
A. BE. Anderson
Indianapolis
Drudge Anderson
Isnew Outlined
Court of Appeals
Anderson
Conl
Kentucky
Weer
Virginia
Operrtores
Circuit Csurd
Four Power Treaty Does Not Guarantee Signers Territory
A spokesman for the British delegation said the four power Pacific treaty offers no guarantee of protection for any signatory’s territory. He noted the word guarantee is unfortunate and stated the pact imposes no obligation to take action against outside aggression.
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Cresa
Washington
Associated Press
Stepa
Unions Face Moral Debate Over Rail Labor Regulation
Ben W. Hooper argues unions have a public trust to ensure efficient service but must avoid actions that threaten public welfare. He defends organized labor while urging fair, humane handling of just and unjust demands and supports close railroad regulation through a labor board.
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New York
Amerca
Ben W. Hooper
Mantfall
Congress
Belheviem
Lawmaker proposes new bill to force Landis retirement
Washington December 15 Rep Lee Republican New York introduced a bill aiming to compel Federal Judge Landis of Chicago to retire or resign from the baseball commissioner post. The measure follows prior efforts to remove Landis from the bench and to quit the baseball role.
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Landis of
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Eidner
Lee
New York
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