Problems of Far East Come First in Disarmament Talks
In Washington, key Far East issues will decide the success of the disarmament conference. Yap and Shantung, open door in China, China's territorial integrity, Asiatic Russia, and communications must be settled before any broad arms reduction. The United States protests over Yap, urges internationalizing it, and presses China-Japan talks on Shantung. Dominions such as Belgium, Holland, and the Netherlands Indies may demand a voice, while Australia Canada New Zealand and the Philippines are noted for potential influence ahead of any final pact.
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Washington
Far East
League of Nations
Yap
Shantung
China
Russia
U. S
Japan
United States
Pacific
Germany
Netherlands
Western Pacific
Belgium
Welland
Holland
Dpaeihie
Dutchast Indies
Tolland
Australia
Canada
New Zealand
Philippines
Harry Hunt
Chicago Post
Big Nations Push to Disarm Amid Naval Build Up
Reports show major powers plan disarmament talks in Washington while pledging large sums for naval expansion. United States leads with vast appropriations followed by Great Britain Japan France and Italy. The looming discussion covers fleet sizes with Britain about 955 ships and Italy 245 ships.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Iso
France
Friuice
Italy
Bride slain in mistaken burglary in Wenona
A man in Wenona fired at a person he believed to be a burglar, fatally wounding his sixteen year old bride of seven months. He turned on lights and realized the error as she died several hours later.
Citizens to Curb Speeders Cited by Sheriff on Highways
Sheriff Reetor posted a sign urging drivers to slow to 24 miles per hour to protect a local cannery. About a hundred residents were secretly sworn in as auxiliary police to help reduce speeding on major routes.
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Greenville
Reetor
Smallest House on Bayswater Road Claims Global Longevity
The note describes No 10 Hyde Park Place Bayswater Road England as the smallest house in London and possibly the world, allegedly no larger than a big adjoining space. The text emphasizes its tiny size and unique claim.
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Hyde Park Place
Bayswater Road
England
London
Hat Bandit Keeps Hats Safe with Photo Trick
A bright young man in Maw York’s Wall Street area, who lost several hats, stuck his girl’s photo in the crown of his newest purchase to prevent further loss. He has invited hat traders to intervene, but they have declined to act.
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Wall Street
Maw York
Quote about man and patience in the woods
A dialogue reflects on man's stubborn endurance. It contrasts a two week retreat in the woods with mosquitos and a sharp outburst upon return, illustrating tolerance and temper.
Hidden medical practices surface in distant chronicles
Fragmentary passaged notes claim ancient Arizonan splints for broken ribs and mark Dundee Royal infirmary in Scotland employing women as house physicians and surgeons for the first time.
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Arizona
Dundee Royal Infirmary
Scotland
Ancient owl parrot rarely flies in Pacific islands
A note explains the kakapo seldom takes flight. It mentions early schooling for girls in Japan opened by an American in Yokohama in 1871. It also describes So light brand rubber coated balloon fabric weighing under five ounces per square yard across three thicknesses.
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South Pacific Islands
Japan
Yokohama
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