France Eyes Naval Buildup Amid Conference Turbulence
French officials signaled a plan to build ten capital ships of 60 000 tons each between 1925 and 1955 as Washington conference talks focus on naval reductions. Britain and the United States seek limits but Monday’s committee proceedings lack final conclusions while France weighs broader powers and possible modifications to proposals.
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Associated Press
Ceamen
France
Naval Committee
Hugries
Great Priin
Tanan
Kiandon
China
Ecommuniane
Nenstan Wall
Committee of Fifteen
Theane
Tnerenses
Italy
Briand
M. Yrrland
Hughes
M. Priand
M. Pfirland
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Vacly
Fereion
Negotiations for Naval Armament Cut Face Detour
Washington December 18 The Associated Press reports that talks on cutting naval armaments hit an unexpected snag today delaying the progress of Far Eastern discussions. Details remain unclear as the article continues on page two.
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Washington
Associated Press
Question of Special Session Popular in Santa Fe
Governor Mechem weighs an outside audit of state finances after discussions with State Auditor Safford and Taxpayers Association head C Magerf. Bank issues prompt Read to seek injunction delaying disposition of bank security notes. Judge Yoelleman backs Mechem’s handling in public interest.
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Santa FE
Holloman
C. Magerf
Taxpayers Association
Mechem
Reed Holloman
Read
Yoelleman
Weather Outlook for New Mexico and Arizona Weekend
Weather forecast for Neaver Colorado and nearby regions shows Saturday and Sunday colder trends. South portions to feel a cold wave with colder conditions spreading southeast. Arizona expect fair skies but cooler conditions on Saturday and Sunday.
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Neaver
Colo
Kico
Arizona
Tocal Report Weather Summary
TOCAL REPORT Conditiona for the twenty four hours ended at 6 p m yesterday recorded by the university Highest temperature 64 Range 23 Mean 44 Humidity at 6 p m 28 Precipitation none Maximum wind velocity 46 Direction Northwest Weather clear
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TOCAL
Ieee
Treaty Ratified by Both Houses Prompting Ireland State Creation
London reports confirm both houses of Parliament ratified the Irish Free State treaty by emphatic majorities. Ulster MPs led a bitter fight, with Belfast member Thomas Moles declaring faith must be kept, while Northern Ireland politicians urged not to yield ground. The Commons adjourned to await Dail Eireann action in Dublin.
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Northern Ireland
Belfast
London
Nero
Lloyd George
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
Thomas’ Moles
Cleter
Tia
Mater Pichert O'Neil
Cneater
Nieterites
Bhourdary Ecomrmiselan
Gerth
Farth Trepand
Esse Vieter
Ratification Vote Set On Trean'd Pact
Public notice from Valera and Griffith announces a Monday morning session to ratify the peace treaty between Treân'd and Great Britain. The TribunH Assembly will hold the session at Stordiock with a motion for ratification on the agenda.
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Trshtin
Tre'an
Stordiock
Foamonn de Valera
Arthur Criffith
iSiered
Hr Valera
Griffith
Ratification of British peace treaty passes both houses
December 18 1914 The British parliament ratified the peace treaty with overwhelming majorities in both houses. In the Lords the vote was 164 to 47 and in the Commons 401 to 68. Premier Lloyd George and Churchill attended as Lord Birkenhead defended the settlement while Lord Carson challenged its terms.
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Hall Direan
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Lords
Ireland
Lord Carson of
Dunewatrn
Lord Birkenhead
Lloyd George
Winston Spencer Churchill
Lord Carson
Tubing Prices Reduced by 2 1 2 Points
Pittsburgh December 16 The National Tubing company announced a reduction of 2 1 2 points in the price of all base sizes of tubing. Officials said this meant about five dollars a ton less.
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Pittsburgh
National Tubing Company Today
Christmas Fund Aids York Farm Mortgage Struggles
Christmas fund efforts in New York aim to pay down the mortgage on Sergeant Alvin C. York's Tennessee mountain farm. The war hero, famed for capturing 132 Germans, faces ongoing farming hardship despite his Congressional Medal of Honor. York's stubborn faith and near military discipline are noted as he helps lead his church and maintains farm duties.
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Memphis
Tenn
Alvin CC
York
Tennessee Mountains
New York
Marshal Fogh
Tennessee Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee
Mechem faces a bank cash scandal and calls for audit
The article questions why a Santa Fe bank rapidly loaned a large state funds account in 1929 and hints at improper handling. It urges Governor Mechem to convene the legislature, authorize subpoenas, and order a cash audit of the treasurer and auditor to expose wrongdoing and restore public trust.
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Santa Fe
Ca Ubssipe Bodtig
Secretary of State
First National Bank of Santa Fe
Santa Pe
Bank Examiner
Santa Fe Bank
Head
Linean
Capitol
Mechem
Panama Steamship Collides With U S Destroyer Off New Jersey
Wireless reports from New York say the steamer Panama collided with the U S destroyer Graham near Sea Girt New Jersey. The Panama with 167 passengers was in distress sending calls for help. The General G W Goethals came to assist and two wrecking tugs were deployed as the Graham required towing in shallow water.
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New York
Meseczes
Panama
Graham
Sea Girt
N. J
G. W. Goetha
Degtiiever
Bank of Commerce of Taiban Closed by State Examiner
The Bank of Commerce of Taiban in Roosevelt county was closed today by state bank examiner J. Read who cited overlnaded as the reason. The bank had capital stock of 25000 and a surplus of 5060 with deposits totaling 36000 as of September 26. The state treasurer’s $10582.76 deposit was protested by purity bonds.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Pec
Taiban
Roosevelt County
J. &. Read
Purety
Buffalo magnate William F. Wendt declared incompetent
In Buffalo Buffalo William F. Wendt a millionaire manufacturer was declared incompetent to handle his own affairs by a jury. The case was given to the jurors yesterday and verdict reported at today’s court convening.
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Buffalo
William F. Wendt
Los Angeles
Clamp On The Lid Until It Squeaks Prohibition Decree
Police chiefs and detectives received orders to clamp down until Chicago is dry. Chief Pitamorris vowed strict enforcement to wipe out liquor theft and ensure a dry Chicago with no outside help needed. Charles A. Gregory offered state cooperation to enforce prohibition.
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Dee
Aqreakse
Pitamorri
Chicago
Fitamorris
Pitemorris
Charles A. Gregory
Murder of Italian widow and adopted daughter shocks Rome
Rome police uncover two fully dressed victims seated in chairs in the dining room after a staged arson. A servant testified three sons of the widow's brother and their father allegedly killed the women, dressed them, and set fire to distract investigators to claim the fortune. The four suspects have been arrested.
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Associated Prem
London
Associated Press
Rome
Madame Cogs
Central New Re
Madame Coro’sa
Snnepicton
Governor Small and Vernon Curtis Face Possible Trial
The state argues against defense motions as Governor Len Small and Vernon Curtis contend with indictments for embezzlement of state funds and conspiracy. A decision by Judge Edwards is expected late next week with trial likely to begin January 4 if charges are upheld.
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Waukegan
Len Small
Vernon Curtis
Grant Park
Wil
C. C. Laforgee
Claire CC. C. Edward Finidly
Edwards
James A. Wilkerson
Ilinois
Edward Pree
Sangamon County
U S Fishing Boats Declared Forfeited
Three small United States fishing boats owned in Washington were found fishing in Canadian waters last July and declared forfeited to the crown by Justice Martin in admiralty court. The craft will be auctioned for the Department of Fisheries after seizure by the cruiser Malsepina in Queen Charlotte Sound. Fishermen claimed they had inadvertently crossed the line in fog.
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Vancouver
BR. C
United States
State of Washington
Justice Martin
Department of Fisheries
Malsepina
Queen Charlotte Sound
Nations signing treaty not required to take military steps
Spokesmen in the conference say none of the nations signing the pact are bound to adopt or maintain military measures, clarifying obligations under the agreement.
Senator Reed Attacks Four Power Pacific Treaty
Senator Reed, Democrat Missouri, denounces the four power Pacific pact as an alliance risking U S losses to Japan and China. White House officials refuse to interpret the text while promising the matter will be submitted by President Harding. The debate centers on whether the region of the Pacific includes Japan and Australia and New Zealand.
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Washington
Ag+ societed
Pacific
Pacific Ocean
Australia
New Zealand
Lrilish
Senate
Reed
Democrat
Missouri
Japan
Gain
United States
China
Asia
Wen
Gemsaiear Cuortia
Kranees
Whin
Harding
Curtis
Albuquerque Realtors Pledge Unified Support for Hotel Funds
The Albuquerque Real Estate Board votes to close offices all day December 20 to aid the hotel stock drive, aiming to raise 5000 more in subscriptions and help reach 121,700 needed to finish financing. Sidney M. Weill pledges support and 25 members back the campaign at a YMCA dinner. John F. Simms warns of abstracting pitfalls and urges realtor attorney cooperation.
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Allusterque
Albuquerque Real Estate Board
Ramon
Albuquerque Hotel Company
Sidney M. Weill
John F. Simms
Simms
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Tf Asplund
Irish Free State
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Tiva
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Primmers
Americcsn
Alvin C. York
Chid Pasat
V'ih
Bank OF Commerce OF
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U. S
Jim Reed
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