Cooling Off Period Moves Pacific War Disputes
The four power treaty proposal seeks a cooling off period before any Pacific disputes trigger war. Negotiations among the United States Great Britain Japan and France are advanced but not final. Yap Hawaii and Pacific island issues feature, with Yap to have a separate treaty and Hawaii treated as U.S. mainland for purposes of the agreement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pacific
United States
Great Britain
Japan
France
London
Tokio
Pacific Islands
Hawaii
China
Bryan
Hughes
Repeal of Tax Exemption Privileges Proposed
Chairman MacFadden of the house banking committee asked for an early hearing on a bill to amend the constitution to repeal tax exemption privileges. He cited President Harding’s message suggesting it may be advisable to prohibit issuing tax exempt securities.
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Washington
MacFadden
House Banking Committee
House
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Harding
Congress
Springfield miners appeal to John L Lewis over union rift
Miners from Local No. 413 in Springfield file two appeals against State President Frank Farrington and his administration arguing secession from the United Mine Workers. Prosecutions are urged against Illinois officials who allegedly defrauded District 12. The first appeal challenges the Peoria convention’s right to levy assessments.
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Springfield
United Mine Workers of America
Frank Farrington
John L. Lewis
Illinois
Peoria
Patriot meetings teach flag respect across Mercer county schools
Members of Bluefield Post No. 9 American Legion visited Bluefield Princeton Graham and Concord Normal School Athens and nearby towns during American Education Week. Legionnaires opened talks with guidance on flag etiquette and national symbols, followed by school talks on education and patriotism.
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Bluefield
American Legion
Princeton
Graham
Concord Normal School
Athens
Bluefield Post No. 9
Mercer County
Legion
Legionnaire
M. P. B Shawkey
Many Sons of Erin May Return to Isle
New York December 7 The Knights of Columbus report many Irish born veterans in the United States seeking help to emigrate and find work in Ireland. The organization says it cannot assist in such employment requests.
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Erin
Isle
New York
Ireland
Sons of Erin
United States
Knights of Columbus
Knights
Probe Ordered Into Bribery Charges Involving U S Agents
Washington reports a probe ordered by Prohibition Commissioner Blair into alleged bribery involving Internal Revenue agent John W. Myles in Pittsburgh. Schwartz faced charges for offering $2000 to Myles to approve tax returns for Schwartz and his brother Maurice. Police say $2100 was placed in Myles overcoat pockets. Schwartz was arrested. Beelywwarta is set for a December 16 hearing with $ thousands bail posted.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Pittsburg
Prohibition
Blair
Schwartz
John W. Myles
Myles
Maurice
Special Intelligence Unit
United States
Beelywwarta
Body Of Banker Found Near Luxemburg
The body of Art Bazlen, missing vice president of the State Bank of Luxemburg, was found in a creek four miles east of Luxemburg. Police believe Bazlen stood on the bank and shot himself.
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Greenbay
Wis
Bazlen
State Bank of
Roosevelt Memorial Names Proposed for New York Landmarks
The New York committee on public thoroughfares proposed naming Roosevelt Bridge Roosevelt Plaza and Roosevelt Park in memory of Theodore Roosevelt. They discussed designation of the Fifth Avenue plaza at Fifty-seventh and Fifty-ninth streets, a Central Park entrance, Williamsburg Bridge, and a Manhattan location, with a report to the full board next Tuesday.
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New York
Roosevelt Bridge
Roosevelt Plaza
Roosevelt Park
Board of Alderman
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-seventh
Fifty-ninth Streets
Central Park
Williamsburg Bridge
East River
Manhattan
Bitter Partisan Attacks Refocus Senate Debate
Senator Harrison of Mississippi assailed President Harding and Republican leaders in a senate speech. He denounced Mellon and urged relief of the rich from taxes while warning of continued “abandonment” policy at the extra session. The Newberry case and League of Nations debate drew further attention.
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Washington
Harding
Senate
Harrison
Mississippi
Wilson
Congress
Mellon
Agen
Newberry
Michigan
Henry Ford
League of Nations
Railroads to acquire Cleveland Union Terminal control
The Interstate Commerce Commission reverses its August 12, 1921 ruling and authorizes the New York Central, New York Chicago and St. Louis, and Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis railroads to gain control of the Cleveland Union Terminal Co and to build and operate a passenger terminal station on the square in Cleveland.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Central
New York
Chicago and
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Cleveland Union Terminals Co
Bill Hart Takes Bride in Hollywood Church
Motion picture actor William F Hart married Miss Winifred Westover in an Episcopal church service in Hollywood. Westover has appeared in Hart's supporting company for some time.
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Bill Hart
Los Angeles
William 5. Hart
Winifred Westover
Hollywood
Vanderlip Blames U S For Vienna Riots
New York banker Frank A. Vanderlip, back from Europe, blames the United States for the Vienna riots. He told the New York Band Club luncheon that America failed to act on subordination of a 24 million dollar wheat debt under a general aid plan for Austria this winter, as arranged by the League of Nations.
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New York
Frank A. Vanderlip
Europe
United States
Vienna
Austria
League of Nations
Lorenz Hints He Will Stay In New York Clinics
Dr Adolph Lorenz the famed Austrian surgeon said he would likely continue free clinics for cripples in New York if the health commissioner allows. He had planned to return to Vienna but kept open the option to stay, praising the public while accusing some doctors of war bred animosity. Health Commissioner Copeland pledged to support a controlled path for Lorenz work and warned against exploitation by wrongful practitioners.
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New York
Adolph Lorenz
Vienna
United States
Copeland
Lorenz
Dr. Cope
Dr. Lorenz
Testimony Details Bribe Tied to Whisky Shipment Scheme
In Cleveland federal court Moe H. Daron faces illegal whiskey transport charges. Former Youngstown Public Safety Director David Scott and Adolph Glick testified about a $2,500 bribe offer from Baron to shield liquor deliveries. Baron planned 10,000 cases at about $100 per case with Scott to take $5 per case. After payment, Scott alerted police and Baron was arrested. 500 cases were seized.
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Cleveland
Dee
Public Safety
David Scott
Youngstown
Adolph Glick
Moe H. Daron
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Scott
Baron
Beott
Glick
Scott Glick
Gilck
Rescue of Ruby W crew drifted from wrecked schooner
Boston report says seven crew members and captain of the New Foundland auxiliary schooner Ruby W were rescued in mid ocean early today. Details on cause of wreck and extraction were not provided in the wireless message from the Danish steamer Gudrunmaers.
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Boston
Foundland Auxiliary
Ruby W
Mid-Ocean
Gudrunmaers
Small trial decision in Christmas week in Waukegan
Governor Small and Vernon Curtis of Grant Park face possible trial after Christmas on charges of embezzlement of state funds conspiracy and operating a confidence game. Judge Edwards said a decision could come before New Year with trial likely starting January 3 if indictments are upheld.
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Waukegan
His
Small
Vernon Curtis
Grant Park
Lls
Batker
C .C. Edwards
Chicago violence marks third day of packing house strike
In Chicago four policemen and seven others were injured as clashes between strike sympathizers and police erupted near packing plants. The unrest followed wage cuts and a nationwide strike with injunctions sought by unions and packers to curb picketing.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Vpolice
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of
North America
Swift & Co
Mien
South St. Paul
National Guardsmen
Fort Worth
Omaha
Nebraska
Kansas City
Eighteen Dead In Northwest Storm Off Newfoundland
Eighteen lives are known lost after a two day northwest storm along the Newfoundland coast. The storm swept numerous vessels from the sea and damaged property estimated at no less than $260,000 as reports slowly came in due to disrupted communications.
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St. John's
N. F
New Foundland
England labor groups back disarmament plan
In Washington England labor organizations express support for the armament limitation plan despite its impact on new naval construction. Francia Pollard of the National Peace Council of Great Britain says the visit aims to discuss uniting peace leagues and a formal global disarmament program.
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Associated Press
Washington
England
Francia &. Pollard
National Peace Council of
Great Britain
Pollard
National Council On Limitation
Irish Delegates Leave London for Dublin Amid Joy
Irish delegates travel from London to Dublin as crowds gather at Euston Station with thousands of men and women rejoicing. The Associated Press reports London begins to ease tension and prepare for formal steps toward the creation of the Irish Free State following weeks of struggle and negotiation.
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London
Dublin
Euston Station
Associated Press
Dec
Penrose to Confer With Republican Leaders
President Harding's tariff proposals for flexible rates and American valuation face early GOP review. Senator Penrose plans talks with House Ways and Means leaders as amendments and authority to adjust duties are debated. Fordney backs a bill setting minimum and maximum rates with presidential adjustment authority. Page Eleven.
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Penrose
Senate Committee
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Nlarding
Smoot
Utah
Fordney
Ways and Means
West Virginia Rotary Delegates Plan Advertising Campaign
West Virginia Rotary Club delegates meet in Parkersburg on December 1 to design a national advertising effort countering erroneous impressions about the state caused by industrial disputes. The meeting is called on the initiative of the Grifton Rotary Club.
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Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
Rotary Club
Parkersburg
Grafton Rotary Club
Illegal Executions Probe Begins Today
A special senate committee on illegal executions in the A. E. F. is set to start the inquiry into charges raised by Senator Watson of Georgia. Chairman Brandegee is confined at home with a cold, but members plan to proceed and have asked the war department for relevant data. Watson offered to assist in uncovering facts.
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Washington
Senate
Watson
Georgia
Brandegee
Connecticut
War Department
O'Brien Reinstated as Wheeling City Solicitor
Following acquittal on charges of election law violations John J. P. O'Brien is restored to the office of city solicitor by a unanimous Wheeling city council vote. Harold Brennan remains in place serving during the recall petition dispute and Brennan previously represented the city clerk in related supreme court litigation.
Bluefield Plans for Hanford MacNider Visit
Bluefield prepares to welcome National Commander Hanford MacNider of the American Legion with a sign up drive for 1922 memberships and women’s auxiliary enrollments. A luncheon with state and local officers is planned and an afternoon program may include a public address if weather permits.
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Hanford MacNider
American Legion
Bluefield
West Virginia
Legion
Mr. MacNider
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