Disarmament conference stalemate taints treaty talks
The Anaconda Standard reports that Democratic senators hear President Wilson favors treating the four power treaty in light of the conference's overall achievements. He has not stated a view on the treaty itself but indicated it should be judged by the total progress toward disarmament rather than any single agreement.
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Prudden, King & Prodden
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New York
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Chicago
Globe
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J. Bidwell Company
Market Street
San Francisco
United States
Woodrow Wilson
The Orange Peril in Pacific Coast Orange Trade
A Pacific coast quarrel over Japanese oranges flooding markets from Seattle to Portland. Japanese fruit sells at 20 cents a dozen, far below California prices, with shipments described as attractively packed. Growers fear tariff impact but aim to curb imports.
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Pacific Coast
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Newcastle
California
Japan
America
Treaty’s Chances for Ratification On Senate Polls
Informal senate polls suggest the four power treaty will pass with limited opposition. Borah Reed and La Follette oppose, but likely not enough votes to block. Some allies may shift, with Johnson possibly siding with supporters and others like Ladd Norris opposing. Meed and Underwood show varied positions, while Hitchcock and Swanson align with the majority.Observers doubt enough objections in the treaty itself to derail ratification, focusing instead on naval program debates and Far East island issues.
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la Follette
Johnson
Ladd
North Dakota
Norris
Nebraska
Meed
Missouri
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
Hitchcock
Committee On Foreign Relations
Swanson
Virginia
Underwood
Hughes
Committee On
Far East and Pacific Islands
New York Eyes Jail Terms for Speeding Trucks
City plans to abolish fines and jail all drivers over speed limits of 15 mph for trucks and 20 mph for cars. Reckless heavy truck driving blamed for most accidents, with possible lower limits if needed. Additional measures include stricter signage, mirrors on all vehicles, and owner identification on non passenger vehicles.
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New York City
New York
The Voice of the People on Naval Disarmament
A Washington compilation shows 1 253 citizens backing full disarmament 1 611 favoring drastic U S reductions regardless of others none support continued naval race and 6 501 426 urge limits as wise and expedient The public verdict on the delegates decision is presented as unanimous.
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Washington
America
Regular theft ring exposed by New York police
A thief admits three heists weekly under a mastermind's direction with decoy cars and concealment to remove identity marks. The piece hints at broad organized brigandage and possible police collusion, while mixing in various society quips and holiday jests.
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Aus
New York
Eee
Counter Proposal Sparks Irish Treaty Debate in Dublin
Debates in the Dail Eireann reveal clashes over the treaty with Dr. Patrick McCartan and Mrs. O Callaghan opposing terms. Milroy reads oaths, De Valera faces charges as factions press for publication and possible adjournment, while Griffith and Collins navigate the wavering republic. War as alternative looms amid calls for ratification before Thursday.
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MacCarton
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Arthur Grifith
Eamonn de Valera
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Duba
London
Grimm
Dall Eireann
Mccartan
Dail
John Milroy
Sinn Fein
Four-Power Pact Declared Openly By U S Officials
President Harding signaled no objection to a construction by the Washington arms conference that the four power treaty includes the principal islands of Japan in its application. He stated the homeland of Japan is not within insular possessions except as territory of a party to the agreement, and the difference in view will not hinder the conference or ratification.
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Milroy
Harding
Japan
United State
Minneapolis Bank Robbed of 11000 in Liberty State Bank
Two men entered the Liberty state bank on Bloomington and Franklin avenues at 6 p m today and, covering several officers and employees, robbed the Samitel of 11000. The robbers gained admittance when one of them, dressed as a telegraph messenger, knocked on the door. The president opened believing a telegram was delivered.
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Liberty State Bank
Bloomington
Franklin Avenues
Shipwrecked Crew Lands Safely in Kingston Ontario
A group of mariners reported missing since the incident have landed safely at Kingston Ontario. Word of their arrival reached here late today and confirms their rescue or safe return.
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Kingston
Ontario
Threats to Close Schools Highlight Budget Crisis and Reforms
Board discusses abolishing leave rules, hiring substitutes, and possible closure of schools to save about $6,000 monthly in rentals. Finance committee to study consolidating junior high, wage cuts, and potential debt. Apportionment drop to $150,000 next year worsens the district’s financial outlook.
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School of Mines
Tree Hauled In To Butte Site For Holiday Festivities
A truck donated by Joseph Amouleux hauled a large evergreen to Butte for erection and illumination by Thursday. Volunteers were urged to assist starting at 9 AM, with firemen from Quartssyec Station aiding in raising the tree under supervision of Fred Martin. Ryan Gaul will direct decorating with Montana Power. County commissioners back pavement prep in front of the courthouse.
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Thompson Park
Joseph Am
Ueuxette
Butte
Ben Owen
Quartssyec
Fred Martin
Fire Department
Ryan Gaul
Montana Power Company
J. Ryan Gaul
Malcolm Gillis
P. Nevin
Fay Clark
Benjamin Owen
A. H. Douglass
Miss Miner
Rotary Club
Submarine arms and fleet limits discussed by allies
A report discusses how Britain may resist deep cuts and seek anti-submarine forces. It notes possible increases in light cruisers destroyers and aircraft carriers, while France considers tonnage under a proposed 176 000 ton cap. Current submarine tonnages show the United States 95 000, Britain 70 000, France 42 000, Italy 22 000.
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Indies
Trughes
France
Ted States
Italy
Testimony on wartime shootings and lynching sparks committee doubt
Henry L. Scott of Kenmore Oregon claims he saw two soldiers shot in cold blood by Major Opiey of the Third battalion 116th Infantry. Major Opie denies the charges from Staunton Virginia as others recount lynching and executions in 1918. The hearing explores witness credibility and battalion leadership while inspectors weigh warrants and board votes.
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Henry L. Scott
Kenmore
Ore
Opiey
116Th Infantry
Hiram L. Opie
Staunton
Scott
Opie
Bethel
Brandegee
Opten
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