Japan's Naval Claims Seen Overstating Needs For Defense
Washington dispatch reports American naval officers assessing Japan's push for equal carrier tonnage and a higher fleet ratio. They argue Japan's forces are primarily defensive and that a broader two-theater fleet policy, plus extended carrier power, would not fit Japan's strategic needs or economic position. Debate continues as Britain seeks common ground to bridge Japanese and U.S. views.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Philippines
Britain
Sea of Japan
Jap UN
Korea
Mongolia
Manchuria
Amerian
Far Eastern
D Cine
Shantung
Foreign Leases Up for Consideration in War Committee
Foreign leases are discussed before the Western committee in Workington. The article notes questions over the treaty and the defense of allied nations as part of wartime measures. The report highlights disagreement on terms and potential implications for the home front as debates continue.
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Workington
Dee
Meric
Powers discuss Asia treaties and Port Arthur status
The conference notes Britain and France may abandon concessions if Japan surrenders Port Arthur but views on de militarization rather than evacuation are favored. China seeks no immediate pullout, while Japan weighs risks of bolshevik influence in northern Asia and the value of Port Arthur as a base.
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Great Britain
Wei- Hei-Wei
Fort Arthur
France
Kwang-Chow
Nouthern China
Hainan
Indo-China
Shantung
Germany
Muyao
Tien-Tsin
Port Arthur
Japan
Asia
China
Germany's Effort to Get Loan Fails
London reports former German Minister Rathenau negotiating with Sir Robert Horne and Bank of England officials for an 80 million pound loan to Germany. High authorities expect a negative decision, with a definite answer due today.
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London
Associated Press
Rathenaw
Robert Horne
Bank of England
Germany
Herr Rathenau
Typhus Ravages Moscow as Relief Reports High Deaths
In Moscow hospitals more than two thousand typhus cases are reported while Walter L. Benlham of the American Relief Administration in the Ufa district lies ill. Dr. Henry Beawkes, medical director, warns the death rate will be very high due to the starving peasants’ weakened condition.
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Moscow
Walter L. Benlham
American Relief Administration
Ufa
Henry Beawkes
Relief Administration
Price agreement on petroleum alleged in FTC charge
Washington officials report that members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association are charged by the Federal Trade Commission with conspiring to fix prices in California via the Standard Oil Co of California. The case outlines alleged collaborative actions among distributors to raise petroleum prices.
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Washington, D. C
Independent
Petroleam Marketers’ Association
Federal Trade Commission
California
Standard 611 Co
Shoe workers protest in Lynn mass over layoffs
Footwear factory workers in Lynn Massachusetts staged a protest against layoffs. About 30 to 400 employees walked out while others remained at work. the United Shoe Workers union authorized the action and pledged further steps as officials weighed the dispute.
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Lynn
Mass
Der
United Shoe Workers” Union
Eee
Pee Dee
United Shoe
Attack on van leaves Belfast police killed defending it
Two Belfast policemen died in an attack on a siege by attackers who were later captured. The incident unfolded as authorities engaged the assailants and secured the scene. Local officials condemned the violence and pledged further investigation.
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Belfast
Tec 2
EAC
Claim woman married dozen to collect allotments
Chicago authorities say Mia Helen Drexler of Waukegan Illinois held twelve war veteran husbands, cashing government allotment checks for about three years. She traveled at government expense while evading federal agents and admitted cashing checks for an even dozen veterans.
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Chicago
Mia
Helen Drexler
Waukegan
Til
Tiraeah
Mrs. Drexler
Secret Service Ten
Federal
Rum Run Between North Atlantic Isles Cited In Naval Gossip
In Sydney Nova Scotia rumors claim steamers between north Sidney and the St Pierre and Miquelon area carry illicit liquor. Seafaring talk points to bootleg schemes involving captains and crews, with tales of lavish outfits and sailors turning spendthrift. Incidents and looting reportedly tarnish revenue enforcement efforts along the coast.
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Sydney
N. S
North Sidney
North Atlantic
St. Pierre
Ee Oears
Customs Agency
St. Verre
Miquelon
Ialands
Canadian
United States
Cape Bretan
Moridm
Lloyd George Plans to Sail December 12
Premier Lloyd George plans to sail on December 12 from the United States to attend the armaments conference. Reports indicate Cayton partly facilitated travel arrangements as part of wartime diplomacy.
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Lloyd George
Armaments
Japan Issues Challenge Railroad Paper Sold
Fragmented OCR shows a chaotic report mentioning Japan, a railroad topic, and a training emphasis. It references Alansd Stagg and Caen university context, plus a large transaction or fund amount $12,842,000 held by government, with notes on further preparation and government control.
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Alansd Stagg
Univer of
Caen
Eest
Hertiiestes
Generala
Fragmented Local Notice Teeters on Partial Readability
OCR text fragment shows garbled phrases with missing context and names, suggesting a damaged local notice or brief item. Readable segments hint at a public or community notice but lack clear actions, dates, or authorities to specify a full summary or identify entities.
Morse Granted Landings But Must Promise Return to U S
American shipbuilder Charles W. Morse arrived in Havre aboard the Paris from New York. French police required a promise to return to the United States on the next available steamer, with Morse stating he was willing to risk his life to comply. He had not been jailed and officials planned to hand him to the American consulate.
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Havre
Associated Press
Charles W. Morse
Paris
New York
Associated
Proas
United States
America
Mors
Mgral
Fabiani
Morse
Corvert
Mr. Morse
Provisional Detention of Charles Morse on Return to U S
Provisional detention of Charles Morse a prominent builder and financier who arrived in Washington on the steamship Paria from Havre was requested by the French government through the American embassy in Paris. Morse indicated to a U S district attorney his willingness to return if needed. District Attorney Garden said no formal contact had been received. A grand jury investigation is planned under Gordon's direction and Morse may be declared an undesirable citizen with possible return proceedings.
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Washington
J. G
Charles WY. Moray
Xadpbuilder
Finenecier
Wavto
Paria
Ima Boen
Paris
State Department
Havre
Morse
United States
Garden
Moree
Gonden
British Consul Opens Probe Into Irwin Flogging Incident
Acting on telegraphic orders from Washington, British vice consul A. H. Hubbard begins inquiry into the August flogging and tar and feathering of Rev. Philip Irwin, archbishop of the Protestant diocese, a British subject, as he worked among the Sahir Mal the Inquiry would also consider treatment of Doty, a local blacksmith, and other involved parties in Bladen County.
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Minami
Fla. der
Washington
A. H. Hubbard
Philip & Irwin
Archbarch
Ale Af Sen
Arca
Vade
Doty
Grand Goblins Discharged From Ku Klux Lineup
Report from Atlanta Georgia dated December 2 notes discharge of several figures tied to a Ku Klux Klan group. Edward Young Clarke listed as leading organizer, with AJ Padow of Beaten mentioned in connection to New England representation.
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Atlanta
Ku Klux Bee
Edward Young Clarke
Order
AJ. Padow
New England
Firemen fight night blaze at Seamlem Rubber plant
New Haven officials say a six floor fire destroyed four tanks of 600 gallon capacity each containing cement mixture for rubber goods. Fire was contained by a firewall, water and steam. Loss estimated at about $200,000. Injuries minor to two employees and two firemen amid ongoing repairs at the newly erected plant of the United Co subsidiary Seamlem Rubber Co.
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New Haven
The
United Co
Improvement in Connecticut Industry in November Over October
Hartford December report from the Manufacturers' Association of Connecticut shows industrial activity at 66.6 percent of normal in November, up from 67.0 percent in October. Textile industry coverage remains partial, with higher activity in recent months than some other sectors.
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Connecticut
Hartford
Conn
Manufacturers’ Association of Connecticut
Meat market notes on prices and antitrust inquiry
Fragmentary report indicates a price range of 12 cents per dozen to 40 to 50 cents in a Michigan market. Mentions government commission reviewing consent decree affecting food product handling and market margins amid antitrust scrutiny of major meat firms.
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Michigan
Eldredge on Stand In Butler Assault Case
William Eldredge Jr testified under cross examination in a Massachusetts case involving Miss Gertrude Butler. He claimed he did not remember many details and could not identify Andrews or William H. Lewis as counsel asked about timing and sequence of events.
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Willian
Andrews
William H. Lewis
John Dies
Gertrude Butler
Dies
William ©. Eldredge, Jr
Eldredge
Lewis
Eldredgw
Mat Kiow
Destroyer Delong Reported Stranded Near Half Moon Bay
Advices say the destroyer Delong lies on a beach near Half Moon Bay about 30 miles south of the area. Details are fragmentary as reports from San Provenco provide limited and uncertain information about the vessel’s condition.
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San Provenco
Delong
Bedhead
Aenah
Half Moon Bay
Riley
Help the Unemployed Christmas Time Work Drive
A public notice urges job creation during Christmas season, calling on firms to hire unemployed residents and provide steady work. The appeal stresses support for citizens and families, highlighting opportunities for men and women alike and the aim to spread happiness through employment.
Barre Trust Co. charter certified after hearing
State Bank Commissioner George B. Carpenter signified the certificate of need for Barre Trust Co. after a hearing with applicants. No opposition appeared. Petitioners will apply to the secretary of state for a charter tomorrow. The new trust company would take over assets and fixtures of Barre Savings Bank & Trust Co., now in receiver hands.
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State Bank
George B. Carpenter
Barre Trust Co
Barre
Barre Savings Bank &'Frust Co
Yelock
New ‘Trust Co
Barre Savings Bank & Trust Co
Vermont to publish state industrial directory later
The Vermont commissioner of industries plans a state industrial directory listing names and addresses of all manufacturing firms, their industry type, and number of employees. It will derive data from annual statistical certificates filed by employers with five or more workers, including those under workers compensation provisions.
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Vermont
Goods Stolen After Train Held Up Near Dunkirk Fredonia
Eight armed bandits held up a New York Central freight train between Dunkirk and Fredonia last night. An automobile truckload of merchandise including groceries tobacco and clothes was stolen. Conductor Sanderson reported the incident today.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York Central
Dunkirk
Fredonia
Sanderson
Cluth
Spelling Down Tournament Inspires College English Campaign
In Waterville Maine two teams of Oar compete tonight at a college spelling event modeled after long wide bees from schoolhouse days. Captains will draft new members as ranks thin in a verbal showdown aimed at better English among students.
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Waterville
Maine
College
Little Red School
Ouse
Cathy
Former Barre Resident Charged With Armed Robbery
A former Barre resident faces an armed robbery charge and was jailed in lieu of 92,000 bail after a district court appearance this afternoon. The man, brought from another facility, had not entered a plea. Funeral arrangements for relatives and neighbors were noted as still pending.
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Cdeyer
Barre
de Pinthewler
Head of Hughes Granite Co Dead in Montpelier Club
William E. Hughes founder of Hughes Granite Co Clyde and Hughes Granite & Quarry Co Montpelier died of heart trouble likely indigestion at the Apollo club Montpelier at about 10 pm He was 65 and had 84 years in the granite business His plans included building a railroad to the Adamant quarry and expanding stock There is a widow and a daughter Vera. Funeral services at Clyde with interment at Fort Clinton Ohio.
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William E. Hughes
Hughes Granite & Quarry Co
Montpelier
Hughes Granite Co
Clyde
Apollo Club
Montpélier
Hughes
Frank Pratt
Patel Company
Adamant
Massachusetts
Fairmont
East Montpel
O. S. Brumback
Whit
Vera
Detroit
Ann
Fort Clinton
Funeral for Northfield man Jeremiah McCarthy
Jeremiah C McCarthy born in Berlin died at Fanny Allen hospital after a surgical operation. He lived in Northfield most of his life and served as town forester officer and died at age 64. Survived by wife two daughters Minnie Foley and Margaret Duprey two sons Frank and Fred three grandchildren and two brothers P L and Chante McCarthy of Texas. Funeral Saturday at St Johns Church Calvary Cemetery burial.
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Northfield
Jeremiah C. McCarthy
Fanny Allen Hospital
Winooski
Frank McCarthy
O'Nell
St. Albans
St. John's Church
Calvary Cemetery
Berlin
Patrick By
Mra McCarthy
Soleo Street
Mr. McCarthy
Mort Royal
Minnin
Frank Foley
Margaret
Clayton Duprey
Prank
Detroit
Mich
Fret
Minnesota
Chante McCarthy
Texas
Katherine
Moosehead Lake Shut to Navigation Amid Winter Risk
Misread OCR text notes Moosehead Lake closed to navigation due to danger as winter tightens. Entities unclear. reference to Moosehead Lake and Maine appears, but specifics are garbled. Summary conveys the main action of the lake being closed and the perilous conditions around winter.
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Moosehead
Mai
Hunting Fatalities Prompt New Brunswick Warning
Thirteen lives were lost in New Brunswick this year due to hunting incidents. Authorities urge caution as weather and terrain pose continued risks to outdoor enthusiasts. Public safety officials emphasize wearing blaze orange and proper training to reduce future tragedies.
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New Bronewick
New Bremswick
Fragmentary Classified Note on an Apartment Ad
A partial, garbled notice references an apartment and a person named Smith with unclear details. The readable bits mention winter and summer terms and an old wheat phrase, but the overall meaning is obscured and specifics are missing.
Montpelier Attorney Fined for Protest at Tree County
A Montpelier attorney faced fines after participating in a protest at the Tree County event. The action followed a request for calm, with authorities stating the protest did not alter the scheduled proceedings or outcome.
Veteran Motel Man James Bowke Silent Marine Years
The obituary notes James H. Bowke a veteran motel man noted for 38 years of service. The piece references war involvement and local mentions, naming George H. Gewker and a Yeast Anne S eae fe connection. Further readable details are fragmented.
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James H. Bowke
Dee
James P— Hake
Geecge H. Gewker
Teryies Wiesel
Judge Lenient With Coia Sr Convicted Of Simple Assault
Judge 8 R Moulton sentenced Pasquale Coin to pay a 100 fine and serve not less than one year nor more than a year and a half in state prison, with the term suspended and 18 months probation. Moulton cited provocation in the bedside quarrel with Pasquale. A motion to set aside the Hartwell case verdict was entered. He will preside at the Orange County court December term in Chelsea.
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Giuseppe @ in
Barre
Washington
Pasquale
R. Moulton
State Probation Department
Moulton
E. J. Gomex
Hartwell
Frank Phumley
Chelsea
Orangeounty Court
Jury in Parry manslaughter case stalls twice
The State versus William Parry of Barre remains hung after the jury reported it could not agree following two recessed deliberations in Washington county court. Judge Moulton sent the panel back for further consideration as attorneys for the defense and the prosecution argued their positions. Present in the courtroom were Ruth Parry and the defendant’s wife, among others.
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State
William Parry
Barre
Kelsey Freeman
Cabot
Ranning Freeman
Washington County
Moulton
Noo
Ney Wart R. Davie
John W. Gordon
F.C. Archibald
Ae Parry
Ruth Parry
Highway Fund Nearing Exhaustion Promptly. Vermont Notes
State funds show about 570 000 remaining in the statute maintainance fund for highways with an expected drawdown to near zero by January 1 1922. Officials cite motor vehicle registrations and operators licenses as revenue sources and outline expenditures including road maintenance and special appropriations across towns. Additional costs stem from expanded patrols and post season needs amid heavy digging and draining work and spring material stockpiling.
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Thurman W. Dix
Tt Ie
Cannan
Stratton Turnpike
Harlow Bill
Stowe
Willoughby Lake
Mt. Tabor-Weston
Iibway
New Orleans Strike Ends Amid Turbulent Labor Disputes
A New Orleans strike concludes after weeks of demonstrations and bargaining. Union leaders declare success as employers agree to new wage terms and improved working conditions, signaling a tentative return to normal operations across key local industries.
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