France Japan entente rumors stir Washington observers
Reports from Washington describe a disputed claim of a secret Franco Japanese pact aimed at the Far East, with Far Eastern delegates presenting new evidence while France and Japan deny an entente. Senators and State Department officials discuss the potential impact on the arms conference and U.S. ratification proceedings.
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France
Japan
Far East
Chita
M. Svirsky
Far Eastern
Paria
Tokyo
United States
State Department
Borah
Republican Foreign Relations Committee
Aad
Motiha
Sweden to base defense on submarines and planes
Sweden would not accept banning submarines and plans to base naval defense on submarines, torpedo boats, and aircraft rather than battleships or cruisers. The Swedish navy official, Capt Gisiko, stressed submarines as vital for small nations’ defense amid 1922 naval plans.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Gisiko, Chhief
Glasko
Wind Up and Go Home in Two Weeks Slogan for Armaments Conference
Washington January 3 delegates announce the arms conference will aim to finish by mid January with a two week timeline. Key naval issues, including a five power treaty text and Root’s opposition to redefining merchant ships, risk dragging into a future meeting.
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Washngton
Finn
Elihu Root
Soviet hinges on U S aid to feed millions
At the All-Russian Soviet congress Moscow faced a dire question how to feed 20 million hungry people in the Volga region and secure seeds, horses, and cattle. Commissar for agriculture Mr. Gorsinsky urged reliance on Western help, especially America, as the body boosted the agricultural budget from 27,000,000 to 36,000,000 gold rubles and ordered a 6,000,000 ruble famine relief tax.
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Moscow
Volga
Russia
Gsinsky
Austria Faces 200 Billion Crown Deficit in New Year
Vienna reports a government deficit of 200 billion crowns for the new year. Major item is 83 billion crowns for subsidized footwear bought abroad. railways incur a 28 billion crown loss. The foreign exchange drain forces the finance department to sell crowns for foreign values to meet payments under the food subsidy plan.
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Vienna
Yank Is Popes Organist New York Inn
Pietro Yon of New York has been named titular organist of St. Peter's church in Rome. The appointment marks the first time the Vatican has named an honorary organist. Yon, born in Piedmont in 1886, is a naturalized American.
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Pietro Yon
New York
St. Peters
Inn
St. Peter's Church
Rome
Yon
Vatican
Pied«mont
Italy
France to withdraw demand on submarines
Diplomatic dispatches from Washington predict France will offer to withdraw her demand for 90,000 tons of submarines on condition the United States and Great Britain pledge military and financial guarantees to France. It is understood Premier Lloyd George is convinced France made her submarine demands on boats for arming.
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London
Train Held Up by Tommy O Connor Identified as Bandit
A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train robbery suspect Tommy O Connor was identified by Porter and others from photos in a rogues gallery as the man who held up a St Paul Milwaukee passenger run near Hawarden Iowa. The identification followed a brief struggle with a porter and closely matched earlier St Paul folo.
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Jun
Tommy O'Connor
Chirags
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Thurstas
Huwarten
Sioux City
Alec Porpier
Krukeni
Porter
Chicago Rogues’ Gallery
Pierre
O'Conner
Tralia
O'Connor
Boven
Epeciag
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
W. EB. Grant
St. Paul
Minn
Hawarten
City of Dunedin Driven Ashore Near Land's End
The steamer City of Dunedin went ashore at Land's End as gale winds battered the coast. Wireless reports from Red Star liner Zeeland claimed OS messages from the stranded ship but said she stood in peril without aid.
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City of
Dunedin
Lande
England
London
Hermit Herman Dien shold found frozen to death in Baltimore
In Baltimore a 72 year old man known as the hermit of the outer section was found frozen to death in his duplex home. A pocket note showed $15.50. Centre College boats were defeated 22 to 14 by the Texas Aggies on January 8 in Dallas.
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Baltimore
Herman Dienshold
Centra College
Dallas
Centre College
Texas Aggies
British quell India riots in Punjab district clashes
In Firozpur at Sharka and Rohtak district, Punjab, non-co-operators attempted rescues of arrestees amid assault. British military from Delhi and other units restored order.
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Lahore
British India
Firozpur
Sharka
Rohtak
Punjab
Azzooi
Delhi
Germany’s Herr Bethmann Hollweg Under Fire in New Book
Berlin January 3 A new study by von Bernhardt argues Bethmann Hollweg caused Germany’s collapse by hesitating and failing to act. It blames him for not keeping Italy neutral, prolonging Brest-Litovsk talks, and permitting Bolshevists in Berlin while portraying the chancellor as incompetent and indecisive throughout World War I.
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Jac
von Bernyhardt
Germany
Glite
Bethe Taunt Hollweg
Bethmann Hollweg
Ifin
Russia
France
Italy
Dermtardt
Orient
Imime Mately
Bolshevists
Sailors Escape Prison Ship Off Pacific Voyage
The United States transport Henderson arrived at the navy yard with 3 naval prisoners from the Pacific fleet. Officers said 17 prisoners escaped since leaving San Wriunelseo, 10 jumping overboard through the Panama Canal and others at Pacific coast stops. Prisoners, all enlisted men from homes east of the Mississippi, began sentences of 2 to 5 years at the naval prison.
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N, OH
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Pacific Fleet
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Panama Canal
Pacific
Naval Prison
Misatasippt
Glora Caruso Has Floor In Duryea Residence
New York January 3 1924 Enrica Curuso will move from the Hotel St. Regis to 144 East Fifty Fifth Street where an entire floor has been set aside for Gloria Caruso. She is to inherit a major share of the fortune left by a great tenor.
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Enrica Curuso
St. Regis
Harry WL. Duryea
East Fifty
Fifth Street
Mette Gloria Caruso
Une Grest
California Bears shocked by Washington and Jefferson stand
Pasadena reports a stunning football upset as Washington and Jefferson held the California Golden Bears scoreless in a coast classic. The Presidents briefly led with a first quarter touchdown ruled offside. Princess Mary wedding plans in London set for February 28 with Viscount Lascelles.
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Cal
Washington and Jefferson
California Golden Bears
Princess Mary Set
London
Princess Mary
Viscount Lascelles
Dally Mull
Year of Hopeful Farming Ahead Says Secretary
Secretary of Agriculture Walawood cites better credit conditions softer interest rates and lower production costs as signs for an improved year for farmers. He notes freight reductions ease transportation burdens and expects some grain prices to rise while overall output remains high. Congress may enact supportive farm legislation and farmers are urged to organize to cut marketing costs with government and state college help, signaling cautious optimism for 1922.
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Washington
Walawed
Audd
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Pte
Tate Wins On Foul Claim At Milwaukee Arena
In Portland Oregon on January 3 Tate from Alabama and Wile from New Orleans clashed in a first round at Milwaukee Arena. A referee decision following a break led to Tate being sent to the rear amid a crowd chorus of foul. The call upheld by officials sparked the home crowd reaction.
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Alabama
Marry Wills
Portland
Ore
Tate
Parry Wile
New Orleans
Milwannie
Wills
French Criticism Grows Over Submarine Demand
Australian papers, including The Sun, condemn France for seeking 90,000 tons of submarines. The Sun laments a world on trial before humanity and calls France’s demand a stark sign of perceived moral decline in civilization.
Upward Move of Business Highlighted by Fed Board Review
Washington reports a note of optimism in the December review of general business and financial conditions released by the Federal Reserve Board. Comparisons with the previous year show continued upward movement and gradual restoration of normal conditions across several Federal Reserve districts.
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Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Fedoral Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
New Year Riots In Belfast End In Fatal Wound
New Year violence in Belfast began with bombs and hooting as two bombs were thrown. In the afternoon more clashes and revolver fire wounded four. one man died. Soldiers patrol the streets as emergency crews rush casualties to hospital.
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Belfast
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Promote Health
Urbana reader Eva Kuder endorses Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a mild effective home remedy for stomach disorders and constipation. The ad claims quick relief and urges purchase from local druggists in small vials priced 25 cents.
California Fig Syrup Advertisement Warning
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy to cleanse the liver and bowels of sick children. It promises quick relief from constipation and feverish symptoms with a teaspoonful, claiming many mothers keep it on hand and warning to say California to avoid imitation products. The piece ends with a quip about ignorance and happiness.
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