Naval ratio tension at Washington arms conference
Developments in Washington show growing support for the American naval plan as seven nations discuss the 5-5-3 ratio and China rights. Japan seeks a larger share, while Vice Admiral Kato pushes for a 10-10-7 plan, and sub committee talks delay final decisions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Japan
China
Vicemiral Kato
Meeda
Prince Tokugawa
Kato
International
United States
Great Britain
Lowlands Under Water Threat After Ohio River Flood
Nov 29 Liverpool Ohio reports the Ohio River at 32 feet, two feet above flood stage. Forecasts predict a crest near 35 feet by tomorrow morning. Low lands flooded with limited property loss in the Bast Liverpool district.
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Liverpool
Ohio
Merchants Struggle as Crest of Ohio Flood Rises
In Marietta Ohio on November 29 merchants move goods from flooded cellars to upper floors as weather officials warn the crest of the Muskingum near thirty four feet by tomorrow morning while the Ohio rises slowly.
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Marietta, Ohio
Ohio
New liner Wuerttemberg reaches New York on maiden voyage
The Wuerttemberg, a 000 gross ton passenger liner of the Hamburg American Line, arrived in New York from Hamburg on her maiden voyage today. She carried 350 passengers.
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New York
Wuerttemberg
Hamburg-American Line
Hamburg
Ursinus College Dormitory Fire Sparks Midnight Flight
Thirty Ursinus College women fled in night clothes as basement smoke filled dormitory rooms. Men students aided evacuations. no injuries reported as fire remained confined to the basement and was quickly extinguished.
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Associated Press
Collegeville
Ursinus College
Philippine Islands Should Stay Under US Oversight
Former General Leonard Wood and W Cameron Forbes urge maintaining the present general status in the Philippines until Filipinos absorb and master the power in their hands. They warn withdrawal would threaten stability, progress, and national duty, citing six months of study and a 100 page report.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
Leonard Wood
W. Cameron Forbes
Harding
United States
Battle Over 5-5-3 Naval Plan Faces Conference
Washington reports reaffirm that Secretary Hughes proposed 5-5-3 naval ratio remains the basis of any arms limitation. Prince Tokugawa says Japan’s view is personal opinion and declines to reveal a firm percentage while Tokyo and the American delegation clash over fleet strength and timing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hughes
Japan
Prince Tokugawa
Kato
Ile
Tokio
United States
Noted Austrian Surgeon Fatsed by Malady in New York Clinic
Weakened by stomach illness Dr Adolf Lorenz the renowned Austrian surgeon fainted three times while tending patients at a charity clinic in New York He later agreed to reduce his workload to one clinic daily next week to help repay aid received from America for food and medical care The report notes his stubborn resolve to continue helping the poor despite exhaustion.
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Adolf Lorenz
New York
Prosecution Rebuttal Evidence in Arbuckle Trial
In San Francisco on November 29 the prosecution presented rebuttal evidence in the Roscoe C. Arbuckle manslaughter case over Miss Virginia Rappe. A medical panel's report on Rappe's bladder was not ready, while witnesses sought to refute claims of Rappe's poor health. Mrs Minnie Neighbors faced perjury charges and was released on bond as new testimony emerged.
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San Francisco
Roscoe C. Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Mitton T. U'Ren
Miss Rappe
Minnie Neighbors
Superior Court
Criminal Court
Neighbors
California
Marie Pantine
Los Angeles
Miss Rap
Trials Of UMN Officials May Continue In January
Charleston Nov 29 Trials of C Frank Keeney Fred Mooney William Blizzard and William Petry district 17 United Mine Workers charged with conspiracy in the Logan county arm incursion may be continued to the January term of Kanawha intermediate court Bonds expired November 28 and the officials returned to Kanawha county jail Logan county authorities would not arrest them again without fresh charges Assistant Logan prosecutor said efforts were under way to determine the best way to proceed with the cases Grand jury indictments in both counties are the same and outstanding
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Charleston
W. Va
C. Frank Keeney
Fred Mooney
William Blizzard
William Petry
United Mine Workers of América
Kanawha Intermediate Court
Frank C. Burdette
Logan County
Kanawha County
Co. L. Estep
Burdette
Kanawha
Porto Rico Legion Supports U S Rule
The American Legion of Porto Rico sent a message to President Harding endorsing the U S administration's policy for Porto Rico. The chamber of commerce at a special session declined to engage in the political controversy.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Harding
American Legion of
Chamber of Commerce
Adofagation of Nations Not To Rival The League
President Harding seeks a definite future meetings plan on world problems before the arms conference ends. He aims to avoid creating a rival Association of Nations to the League of Nations while promoting consultation among nations on common interests. Details and submission methods remain undisclosed as formal proposals are kept in reserve during naval and Far Eastern talks. Parkersburg reports Eureka Pipe Line Co. asks gaugers to accept oil through January 1 as the state oil situation improves. A Belfast blast kills one woman and injures two others in Low Market district.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Association of Nations
League of Nations
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League
Parkersburg
W. Va
Fureka Pipe Line Co
Jts
Ulster Rejects All Ireland Parliament in Irish Settlement Talks
London reports an anxious day in Ireland pacification talks. Sir James Craig declares Ulster will not accept an all Ireland parliament but will discuss other proposals if submitted by Tuesday. Lloyd George summons Sinn Fein to review new terms to be presented to Ulster officials next week.
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Ireland
James Craig
Ulster
Belfast
Sinn Fein
Lloyd George
West Virginia Leads in Savings Securities Drive
West Virginia leads the fifth federal reserve district in selling government savings securities. Postmaster Joseph Lesage reports from Huntington that the drive began November 1 and runs through January 1, with Howard T. Cree, district sales director, providing the figures.
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Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
Federal Reserve District
Joseph Lesage
Howard T. Cree
Lesage
Collapse at Brooklyn theater under construction kills seven
NY dispatch reports the steel framed roof and a brick wall collapse at a Brooklyn theater under construction. At least seven workers died and more than twenty were injured as 50 to 60 laborers labored inside. Owners Moskowitz and Rosenthal, plus six subcontractors, faced questioning by District Attorney Lewis.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
Samuel Moskowitz
Sylvester Rosenthal
Lewis
Werner
Mrs Lelia Koen Dies in Mannington at 75
Mrs Lelia Koen widow of Thornton Koen and a prominent West Virginia woman died at her Mannington home after a stroke. She was 75 and a daughter of the late Rev. W. B. Cona way of Mannington. She leaves two daughters and two sons.
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Lelia Koen
Fairmont
W. Va
Thornton Koen
West Virginia
Mannington
W. B. Conaway
Ranking Committee Forms Premier Tennis Lists
In New York on November 29 the ranking committee of the United States Lawn Tennis Association drafted lists of the twenty premier men’s and women’s players, ten leading men’s doubles teams, and ten leading junior teams. The official ranking will be announced late next month.
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New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Quist Reports Quiet After New Orleans Waterfront Riot
Nov 29. Police faced off with sympathizers of the striking dock workers in a pitched battle on the New Orleans waterfront. Early settlement may come as the Screwmen's union votes to open negotiations with the New Orleans Steamship Association.
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Quist
New Orleans
Screwmen's Union
New Orleans Steamship Association
Japan Plans Troop Withdrawal From China in Talks
Prince Tokugawa told reporters that Japan intends to abolish the system that keeps Japanese troops in China as soon as a satisfactory conference formula is agreed. Nine powers discussed abandoning foreign courts and troops in China and a tariff rise amid dispute over China’s revenue needs and customs administration.
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Japan
China
Pacific and Far Eastern Committee
Senator Lodge
International Commission of Jurists
Sze
Underwood
Great Britain
Far East
Sue
Republic
Chin
Prince Tokugawa
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Forces to Move on Moors in Morocco In November
Spanish troops in Morocco will launch a general offensive against the Moors with columns from Melilla and Tetuan. General Berenguer, arriving from Spain to serve as high commissioner, will assume duties after a Sunday conference with government members.
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Morocco
Melilla
Tetuan
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