Navy armament plan urges battleships and cruisers growth
A 1920s naval expansion proposal argues for continued battleship and cruiser building to maintain parity with other nations. The general board favors combatant ships only, with auxiliaries via merchant-ship conversion. Secretary Daniels cautions on League of Nations ties. An 80 gunboats and mine-laying cruisers are noted among other counts. The piece covers policy aims, vessel types, and the political context shaping naval budgeting.
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General Board
Inaugural committee named for President-elect Harding
The congressional panel to arrange Harding’s inauguration is set with Representatives Cannon of Illinois Republican, Reavis of Nebraska Republican, and Rucker of Missouri Democrat. They form the group charged with coordinating the ceremonial transition.
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Cannon
Illinois
Reavis
Nebraska
Rucker
Missouri
Hoboes in Johnstown Must Work or Starve
Johnstown Pa reports a harsh city prison feeding regime with a daily meal cost of 5.9 cents. Superintendent William W Campbell notes breakfast of bread molasses and coffee, lunch same as breakfast, and dinner with extra bread and molasses, while prisoners forced to work receive slightly better meals. Transients receive no extra consideration despite hunger slogans by local authorities.
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Johnstown
William W. Campbell
Britain drafts reply to U S note on Mesopotamian oil field
London reports the British government is drafting a formal reply to the American note asserting the right to be consulted over Mesopotamian oil exploitation. The response is expected to be forwarded within days. Also from Omaha brick prices drop from 3 to 5 dollars per thousand as a firm cites end of war price controls on building material.
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America
London
Omaha
Mitchell
Death Reveals Mother Suffering Through Desperate Struggle
Story details a Montana ranch family near Whitehall torn by desertion, debt, and hardship. A mother moves to Butte with two children after her husband leaves, another son dies amid illness, and police and family discuss the tragedy and the husband’s uncertain fate.
Tragic Walk From Car Line Said To Strain Heart
Officials note no violence on the body and believe the long walk from the car line to the home exhausted his heart. The deceased had frequently complained that such walking “did him up,” contributing to the fatal episode.
Chamber Seeks Public Views on City County Merger
The chamber urges a public meeting to discuss a proposed consolidation of city and county governments. Officials say this is the chance to critique and improve the measure before legislative consideration, inviting all to attend and persuade others who may oppose the chamber plan.
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Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Lords amend Irish home rule bill to allow alternative rule
London December 13 The house of Lords further amended the Irish home rule bill authorizing if either region rejects the measure it could be governed by a lord lieutenant with a committee of privy councillors as an executive assembly. The Lords completed the report stage of the bill.
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House of Lords
Ireland
Lord Leutenant
Lords
Starvation peril for European babies drives big fund
A Montana joint council rallying Knights of Columbus M C A YWCA and others seeks 23 million dollars to save European children this winter. Alfred Atkinson of Montana State College is named chair, Charles H. Clapp directs Silver Bow. Donations go to American Relief Administration with under two percent overhead.
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Alfred Atkinson
Montana State College
Bozeman
Hoover
Montana
Charles H. Clapp
School of Mines
Silver Bow County
American Relief Administration
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Clapp
New York
Representative Kitehin Leaves Ways and Means Panel
Washington December 13. Representative Kitehin Democrat of North Carolina informs the Ways and Means Committee he intends to resign soon due to ill health. Chairman Fordney disclosed the decision.
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Keremln
Washington
Kitehin
North
Caroline
Ways and Means Committee
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Foley Kidney Pills Cure Claimed by Alabama Resident
C E Brewer of Village Springs Alabama says he could not bend over due to excruciating pains until using Foley Kidney Pills. After a few doses he was relieved and remained symptom free, declaring Foley Kidney Pills the best kidney remedy in the world and noting no recurrence of his double condition. Sold everywhere.
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C. E. Brewer
Village Springs
Ala
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