Early progress reported in arms conference and Shantung talks
Washington dispatch says informal talks at the arms conference show growing confidence for an early settlement of all points. Capital ship ratios are agreed, with auxiliary vessels viewed as negotiable details. In Shantung, trend toward agreement emerges as Japan awaits Tokio guidance on withdrawal from rail lines. Senate opponents use White House remarks to attack the treaty, with Senator Reed calling the draft deceptive.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
France
Naval Committee
Shantung
Tokio
Tsing Teo Tsinanfu
Harding
White House
State Department
Reed
Missouri
Roma Christened as ISIN Commission in Washington
The 400 foot airship Roma completed a five and a half hour flight from Langley Field to Washington amid a head wind. Miss Fontrose Wainwright, daughter of the assistant secretary for war, broke a bottle of liquid air to christen and commission the craft. Secretary Weeks Secretary Denby and Senator Ricci with the Italian ambassador attended the ceremony, waiting in the cold winds.
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Washington
Roma
Langley Field
Virgginia
Fontrose Wainwright
Weeks
Denby J
Ricci
Joesthwest
Senate forms panel to probe dye and chemical lobby
Washington reports Vice President Coolidge announced a special committee of Senators Shortridge Borah and Reed to investigate alleged dye and chemical industry lobby on behalf of a dye embargo. No date set for opening. resolution approved weeks ago.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Shortridge
California
Borah
Idaho
Reed
Missouri
Dye and Chemical Industry
Senate
Lively House Debate Over American Valuation Tariff
In Washington Representative Oldfield denounced the proposed import duty under the American valuation plan as prohibitive. Fordney and other lawmakers challenged the plan, with Mann and Timber among those questioning its clarity and merit during a heated House discussion.
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Washington
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Representative Oldfield
Arkansas
House
Oldfield
Representative Mann
Illinois
Tindher
Kansas
Mann
Michigan
Mr. Fordney
Moonlight school planned by Huntington Women’s Club
The Women's Club of Huntington plans a moonlight school opening early next year offering common branches with potential additions in languages and fine arts. Dr. Duncan Spaeth of Princeton will speak in February on Western European Civilization and American Ideals. The program aims to reach Cabell county rural communities soon.
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Huntington
W. Va
Women‘s Club of
Duncan Spaeth
Princeton
Cabell County
Fire Marshal Condemns Downtown Buildings in Parkersburg
State fire marshal officials condemn fourteen downtown parkersburg frame structures in the fire zone and order their removal due to dangerous fire hazard to adjacent properties.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
State Fire Marshal's Department
County Court Sets 1922 Budget At 83000
Morgantown W Va The Monongalia county court fixed the 1922 budget at about 83000. Several requests for increases were disallowed as the court moved to curb county expenses during a period of general retrenchment.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Monongalia
Caruso Estate Separated for Widow and Daughter in Italy
The New York report states a settlement among Enrico Caruso’s relatives gives his baby daughter half the estate and 500000 lire, announced today by the widow’s attorneys.
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New York
Enrico Caruso
Secrecy Pledged by Two Premiers
London reports a secret pledge between Prime Minister Lloyd George and French Premier Briand after talks, as allied leaders plan a Cannes meeting in early January. A Paris ambassadors’ session will arrange details, with aims to revise Versailles reparations or discuss a wider international finance conference.
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Associated Press
London
Allied Supreme Council
Cannes
French Riviera
Lloyd-George
Briand
France
Council of Ambassadors
Paris
Supreme Council
Ireland to Decide on Treaty By Tonight May Reach
Dublin December 21 The Dail Eireann teeters toward a final decision on the Irish treaty with debate nearing completion. Fianna Fáil leader De Valera hints at an evening session to finish talks while Griffith and MacSwiney face sharp exchanges. Cosgrave urges ratification as public sentiment leans in favor, eyeing a plebiscite to “clear the air” amid fears of delay.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Famon de Valera
Arthur Griffih
Mary MacSwiney
Dail Aieann
Dail
de Valera
Griffith
William Cosgrave
Cosgrave
Dail Eireann
Ireland
British Rule in India Criticised at U N Meeting
Syed Hosain, Indian representative, denounced British rule as the cause of widespread Indian suffering and accused Britain of siphoning wealth to itself. He criticized arms conference diplomacy and praised Gandhi’s noncooperation movement. Also notes Rev Dr James Ballantyne's death in Toronto at age 64.
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Associated Press
Washington
India
National Popular Government League
Syad Hossain
Versailles
Great Britain
Mr. Hossain
Mahatma Gandhi
Inla
Mr. Sastri
James Ballantyne
Toronto
Canadian Presbyterian General Assembly
Christmas Cheer for Needy Ex-Service Men
The Bluefield Post No 9 American Legion seeks ex service men or their families in Bluefield needing Christmas dinners or aid. Please report bona fide cases at once to the Dug-out so veterans can assist and share a happier holiday season.
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Bluefield Post No. 9
American Legion
Bluefield
Witnesses Fail To Appear In War Brutality Probe
Washington reports the senate committee investigating Watsons charges that American soldiers were hanged in France adjourned until after Christmas as several witnesses failed to appear. Nine new witnesses ordered January 4. War Department officials to verify alleged killings. Marion J. Wallis of Athens testified about Camp Wheeler 1918 death. George H. Hubbard refused to respond.
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Washington
Senate
Watson
Georgia
France
Himedif
Ubrandegee
War Det
Marion J. Wallis
Athens
Camp Wheeler
War Department
Wallis
Crawford
George H. Hubbard
Hubbard
New York
Plans for Tyler County courthouse improvements approved
Plans to improve the Tyler county court house at Sisternville West Virginia have been approved. The project calls for an expenditure of about 50 000 dollars and the contract will be let soon. An addition will be erected and the present building remodeled.
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Court House
Sisternville
W. Va
Tyler County Court House
Bridge to Span Cheat River at Lee's Ferry
A contract is let to build a new steel bridge over the Cheat River at Lee's Ferry Morgantown West Virginia The cost ranges from 75000 to 100000 dollars to replace the flood destroyed bridge built earlier years ago.
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Cheat River
Morgantown
W. Va
Lee's Ferry
Paper Makers Seek Higher Tariffs to Shield Industry
The Senate Finance Committee heard from the American Paper and Pulp Association and other groups urging higher tariffs to shield U S paper making, lithography, and book trades from German and Scandinavian competition. Witnesses pressed for increases in Fordney rate tables and special protections for stereotype mats and related products, warning of price and labor losses without relief.
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Washington
America
Germany
Senate Finance Committee
American Paper and Pulp Association
News Int
Ofa
International Brotherhood of Book Binders
American Federation of Labor
United Typothetae of America
Congress
Employer’ Association
Fordney
Benjamin Wood
New York
Henry W. Stokes
Philadelphia
Williams Trial Moves as Mrs Stephens Testifies
Mrs H W Stephens testified at Leroy Williams trial over an attack at her Edgewood home in Charleston W Va Police and deputies guard the courthouse and only in court attendees may enter. Witness H R Wiley contractor and fellow worker Timmer son described Williams presence and absence at the meeting point near the Stephens residence. A venue change motion was denied earlier.
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Stephens
Leroy Williams
Charleston
W. Va
H. W. Stephens
Edgewood
Williams
IRS Allows Deduction for Worthless Debts in Tax Returns
Washington reports that bad debts may be deducted when computing 1921 income tax under the revenue act. Commissioner Blair states that if circumstances indicate worthlessness, the portion written off or down to a nominal amount on the books may be deducted from net income.
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Washington
Commissioner Blair
Blair
Lewis Concludes Recital of Events in UMWA Case
John L. Lewis International president of the United Mine Workers of America completed his testimony in the Howat suit in Kansas City. He recounted events leading to the split with Howat and the provisional district takeover, and described a district 14 strike report presented by Harry N. Taylor. Dalrymple testified he investigated two mines and urged Howat to restore work, which Howat officials refused.
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Kansas City
John L. Lewis
International
United Mine Workers of America
Alexander Howat
Lewis
Howat
Kansas Miners
The
Hawat
District 14
Calder Senatorial
United States
Kenyon
West Virginia
Harry N. Taylor
United Mine Workers
William Dalrymple
Colgate
Okla
International Executive Committee
Russian bill agreed to as it passed house
Senate conferees late today agreed to strike all senate amendments from the bill carrying twenty million dollars for food for starving Russians. The measure now matches the house approved form, which earlier concurred with the conference report before adjourning.
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Washington
Senate
House
Consider Tax on Beer and Light Wines for Soldiers Bonus
Washington officials discuss funding a soldiers bonus via a tax on beer and light wines. The Ways and Means Committee will study feasibility including legality under prohibition and potential revenue methods after the Christmas recess chaired by Fordney.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Fordney
Mellon
Dozen Known Dead In Gas Explosion At Wrights Store
Columbus police and fire officials report two women dead and many injured after a gas main leak caused a blast that wrecked Wrights women's furnishings store on Main Street. The explosion shattered sidewalks, toppled walls, and a ten foot flame pillar hampered rescue efforts. suspected fatalities included several severely injured.
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Columbus
Ohio
Wrig T'S Women's
Barbara Carl
Carl
Alton Carl
Newark
N. J
Murphy
State Fire Marshal's Office
Aglunbus
Wright
Main Street
New Cathedral Planned for Wheeling West Virginia
New cathedral to be erected on the site of St. Joseph's Rome Catholic Cathedral in Wheeling. The existing structure, in use for about 75 years, will be razed with two walls preserved. Construction cost is estimated at about 160000 dollars and plans will be submitted to the congregation in January, Rector Father C H Mayo said.
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Wheeling
W. Va
St. Joseph's
C. H. Mayo
Capitol commission selects Duffy street site in Charleston
The capitol commission adjourned after a brief meeting and appointed a committee to appraise state property in Charleston. It signified a need to discuss city land for improvements with city officials and the chamber of commerce. The meetings culminated with the selection of the Duffy street site in the east end.
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Charleston
W. Va
Capitol Commission
Morgan
Chamber of Commerce
Duffy Street
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Eamon de Valera
Mary M’swiney
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