Pacific Forts and Naval Bases Face Limitation Talks
Washington reports that arms delegates push other negotiation aspects while awaiting replies on naval ratio and a four power Pacific pact. The first emergence of a possible limit on fortifications and bases in Pacific islands is noted, though not yet formally discussed, with general agreement seen on preserving the current status.
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Pacific
Shantung
Tokio
Associated Press
Washington
Pacific Islands
Burch Seen Near Scene in Kennedy Slaying Trial
In Los Angeles on December 8 Mrs. Elizabeth Besanty testified that Arthur C. Burch was seen near the Kennedy slaying scene the night of August 5. Her cross examination focused on the events of that night including Kennedy and Madalynne O’Brien’s cottage visit and shots heard, with further remarks to follow when the case resumes.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Elizabeth Besanty
Arthur C. Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
Burch
Kennedy
Madalynne Obenchain
Ship Disabled In Battle With Gale
Disabled vessel Tokiwa Maru saved after gale battle. Associated Press report notes rescue at sea and adverse weather conditions affecting operations.
Abandonment of Chemical Warfare Policy Recommended
The Associated Press reports Washington officials endorse ending American army policy on offensive gas use while studying chemical warfare for defense. Secretary Weeks notes no definite current policy change, yet confirms no shift from nonuse unless enemy employs gas first. Advances in lethality are reported, with naval studies on protecting crews against gas shells.
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Associated Press
Washington, Dec. S
Wilson
Weeks
De Valera Opposed to Treaty in Dublin Message
Eamon de Valera says he cannot recommend acceptance of the peace treaty with Great Britain to the Dail or the country, supported by home affairs and defense ministers. A Dail session is set for Wednesday as political differences remain. he urges discipline and constitutional resolution. Arthur Griffith announces he signed the treaty and believes it will lay the foundations of peace and friendship between Ireland and Great Britain.
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Shantung
Set Maes
Pacific
Tokio
Paris
China
Japan
Rene Viviani
Arthur J
Associated Press
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Great Britain
Dail Eireann
Mabanal
Defense
de Valera
Home Affairs and Defense
Arthur Griffith
London
Ireland
Amonn de Valera
Irel
Y Valera
Eleven A. E. F. Soldiers Hanged in France Record Probed
Washington December reports detail military records on the execution of eleven American Expeditionary Forces members in France. Col. Bethel denies the charges while Sen. Watson seeks witnesses and affidavits alleging mass hangings without trial. Details include asserted locations in France and a photograph.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Walter F
Pershing
France
Watson
Georgia
Senate
Bethel
Fort Leavenworth
Minister Tells of Talk With Houston in Missoula
Henry Van Engelen Baptist minister and Alex Livingston former deputy sheriff testified that Sheriff W H Houston admitted lax enforcement of gambling laws to get evidence against bootleggers. The ouster action accuses Houston of accepting protection money from soft drink and related businesses in the county.
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Associated Press
Missoula
Dec
Henry van Engelen
Alex Livingston
W. H. Houston
Houston
No Evidence Ties Lambros to Fire, Trial Report
Journal notes lack of proof linking Peter Lambros to arson at a pool hall. Witnesses include Fire Chief Fred Martin and insurance adjuster Fred Henderson. Defense argues state evidence only suggests Coskin started the blaze, not Lambros, with no concrete link established. Continues on page 2 column 2.
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Petaine
Buckley
Jenathy
Tambrowih
Conin
Joe Coskin
Allding
Lambros
Dourauin
Hettas
Matt Cunning
Ted
Coskin
Tom "Davis
Fred. Martin
Frank. White
City ‘Police
W.E. Schoone
National Fire Underwriters’ Association
Fred Henderson
Mike Coskin
Lam= bros
Davis
Strikers Stage Outbreaks Across Chicago Yards
A Chicago yards district endured widespread clashes as striking workers, led by thousands outside Armour Glue and other plants, faced police. Rioters hurled bricks and stones while women formed crowds, some 250 strong, delaying traffic. A sniper was arrested after barricaded combat continued despite injunctions.
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Chicago
Dee Yards
Dennis Sullivan
Armour Glue Company
Attempt to Free Mahoney From Jail Reports Plot
In custody tonight, an alleged plot to free prisoners at the county jail involved James F. Mahoney, a convicted murderer. Sheriff Matt Starwich announced two women detained, Mrs. Rose Smith and Mrs. Nora Mahoney, Mahoney’s mother. Smith reportedly tried to smuggle a sack of pancake flour containing a revolver and extra cartridges into the jail.
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James F. Mahoney
Matt” Starwich
Rose Smith
Nora Mahoney
Mahoney
De Valera Opposes Irish Treaty and Cabinet Split
London reports show Eamon de Valera opposing the Britain Ireland settlement with two cabinet supporters, while others, including Sinn Fein leaders and ministers, back acceptance. A sharp parliamentary dispute is expected at the Dail Eireann meeting next Wednesday, with a possible narrow or resisted majority.
Desultory Fighting During Packers Strike
Desultory clashes erupted as state police or local officers moved to break up a packers strike in Omaha on December. Several persons were slightly injured and later arrested as the disruption continued with scattered street fighting and arrests reported by Associated Press.
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Omaha
Submarine 48 Sinks On Maiden Test Off Bridgeport
The submarine 8-48 sank last night off Bridgeport Connecticut during a test near Penfield jet. After 13 hours submerged the crew flooded ballast tanks and surfaced through torpedo tubes escaping with a dramatic nose dive incident. Forty crewmen remained aboard as details emerged from Associated Press reporting.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Lake ‘Torpedo Boat Company
Penfield
Associated Press
New York
Spokane First in Educational Field
Associated Press reports Washington city Kane shows lowest illiteracy among cities over 100000, while ford, Mass leads in illiteracy. Census figures based on all classes and races reflect foreign born population effects on literacy rates in cities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ford
Mass
Kane
Wash
Treaty feature of root resolution confirmed at Washington
The Far East committee of the Washington conference adopts a compromise resolution limiting new treaties among powers that could affect China and the Root resolutions. The move, a reply to Japanese and British concerns, bars agreements infringing declared principles unless China is notified and allowed response. Delegates also discuss Shantung properties and potential withdrawal of offices from China.
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Washington
China
Far Eastern Committee
Far East
Chow Yeasehold
Shantung
Hanthara
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