Harding Accepts Pacific Treaty Applies To Japan
President Harding said he had no objection to applying the four power Pacific treaty to the principal islands of the Japanese empire after a talk with Senator Lodge and Underwood. The British and American delegates faced travel delays as they reassessed naval limits and Shantung talks amid a broad conference on arms limitation and Far Eastern questions.
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Washington
New York
Harding
France
tMirding
Sensiors Lodge
Kiachow
Tokyo
China
Shantung
Twelve Yanks Hanged in French Camp Reported
Senate witnesses described 12 executions at Is Sur Tille in France including hangings of American soldiers under American officers. The testimony contrasts with the War Department figure of 11 hangings in France. Witness George H. Taylor of Philadelphia testified he witnessed 12 hangings.
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Camp Wilson
Is Sur-Tille
France
Washington
Senate Committee
Watson
George H. Taylor
Philadelphia
Is-Sur Tille
War Department
Fire destroys Rogers Dam plant near Big Rapids
A December 24 fire six miles south of Big Rapids, Michigan leveled the Rogers Dam plant of Consumers' Power Company, causing an estimated $400,000 in damage.
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Rogers Dam
The
Consumers’ Power Company
Big Rapids
Mich
Here
Colored linings in gloves decorate historical fashion
The article describes gloves with colored linings in various color pairings. White gloves may have tan or lavender linings, tan gloves with brown, and gray with black linings. Often the colored lining is folded back to form a cuff over the glove back.
To Wash Knitted Garments Correctly
Proper washing of knitted garments is important to preserve quality. The guidance emphasizes careful handling to ensure fabrics last longer and maintain shape and texture.
French Yield To Hughes On Naval Ratio
In Washington on December 20 the French delegation revised its demand for 370000 tons of capital ships after Briand sent a coded cable from London. Secretary Hughes reviewed Briand’s instructions with Albert Sarraut Jusserand and De Bon, while the French plenipotentiaries protested. The naval committee will meet later and Briand reportedly ordered the delegation not to delay the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Briand
Gram
London
Lloyd George
Albert Sarraut
Jusserand
de Bon
State Department
Hughes
Naval Committee
Harvey
Balfour
Root
China
Oto
Rail Directors Must Quit By Year End
Washington news reports that William Rockefeller Harold S Vanderbilt and George F Baker must resign from some railroad boards by December 31 under a ruling by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Rockefeller may stay with Chicago Milwaukee St Paul but must leave either New York Central or Delaware Lackawanna Western boards. Vanderbilt may serve as officer on two western lines but must retire from either New York Central or Delaware Lackawanna Western. Baker must choose which of three competing systems to remain on.
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Washington
William Rockefeller
Harold S. Vanderbilt
George F. Baker
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rockefeller
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
New York Central Board
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Board
Vanderbilt
Western
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha
Chicago & Northwestern
New York Central
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Baker
Ford Offers $30 Million Muscle Shoals Water Power
Henry Ford proposed to complete the Muscle Shoals water power developments for the government at 30 million dollars, claiming the offer is 15 million under the army engineers' lowest estimate. The announcement states the government would save 15 million compared with the best army figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Washington
Florence
Ala
Army
Von Jagow Gets Five Years
Dr. Traugott von Jagow former Berlin police commissioner was sentenced by the federal Supreme court to five years' imprisonment for his role in the Kapp revolt of March 1920 which toppled the Ebert government temporarily.
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Berlin
Careful Methods for Knitters in Warm Wash
The guide advises washing knitted garments in water slightly warmer than lukewarm and avoiding rubbing soap. It says make sodden first and never hang garments to dry, instead place them in a towel hammock to dry gently.
Brown In Dress Fashion Replaces Black in Period Styles
A fashion note observes Brown replacing Black in dresses and coats, shifting color emphasis in fabrics and ensembles. The change marks a trend across dresses, furs, and coat suits, reflecting evolving style preferences.
Henry Watterson Dies a Storied Journalist at 81
Jacksonville Florida December 23 Henry Watterson longtime journalist and former owner publisher of the Louisville Courier Journal died in a local hotel at age eighty one Born February 16 1840 in Washington DC He helped mold Democratic platforms and framed Lincoln lore as a lifelong advocate of tariff for revenue only He served briefly in Congress and attended Democratic national conventions from 1872 to 1892 He opposed Bryan in 1896 but supported him in 1908 after calling free silver doctrine dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Watterson
Washington, D. C
Democratic Party
Tennessee
Forrest
Polk
Sherman
Johnston
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Congress
Samuel J. Tilden
Kentucky
Tilden
William Jennings Ryan
Courier- Journal
Stolen Bonds Recovered by Cleveland Man in Los Angeles
Bonds valued at 120000 dollars stolen August 27 from Mr and Mrs Frank L Mosher were returned to the owners through Josiah Kirby a Cleveland and Los Angeles businessman after a caller offered 5000 dollars in municipal bonds in exchange for realty bonds and a talks led to returning the full 120000 in bonds.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Frank L. Mosher
Josiah Kirby
Cleveland
Los Angeles Times
Kirby
Mr. Kirby
Burglars Steal $100,000 From Mount Wolf Bank
In York Pennsylvania on December 23 burglars broke into the Mount Wolf bank and stole $100,000 in securities from safety deposit boxes. They forced a window and cut through the vault doors with acetylene torches and unlocked 80 deposit boxes.
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York
Mount Wolf Bank
Salmon Croquettes Recipe Guide
Season one-half pound of canned salmon with salt lemon juice paprika and mustard. Mix with a thick white sauce of butter corn starch and milk. Cool shape roll in egg and crumbs and fry until brown not exceeding two minutes. Serve hot as a crisp croquette.
De Valera Split Over Treaty Ratification Sparks Dail Clash
Dublin reports a floor clash in the Dail as Arthur Griffith accuses Eamon De Valera of not upholding a republic. Griffith promises to reveal Dail records and counter propositions behind De Valera’s stance. De Valera contemplates a referenda if he leads the majority. meanwhile British troop withdrawal is suspended pending treaty ratification.
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Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Lloyd George
Arthur Griffith
Dail
Griffith
de Valera
10 Downing Street
Etchingham
Ireland
Irish Free State
O'Callaghan
Limerick
Queenstown
Senate Votes Russia Relief Bill With Amendments
The senate approved the house appropriation of 20 million dollars for relief in Russia. Amendments allocate 500 thousand for hospitalization of veterans in Arizona and 100 thousand to assist unemployment relief. Senator Borah argues for limited recognition of Lenin and criticizes czarist rule.
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House
Russia
Washington
Senate
Arizona
United States
Borah
Lenin
Irish Raiders Kidnap 15 in Londonderry District
Armed gangs entered the Limavady area of Londonderry and took 15 men from their homes to an unknown destination. The raiders were not in disguise and appeared unfamiliar to the locals.
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Londonderry
Belfast
Limavady
Man Slays Wife In Quarrel Over Expenses
Chicago reports Peter J. Smith a foreman for a construction firm killed his wife during an argument over her extravagance. He slashed her throat with a bread knife in their home at 811 East 63d street.
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Chicago
Peter J. Smith
East 63d Street
Flower Trimmings Highlight New Dance Trocks
Flower trimmings adorn many new dance frocks with changeable satin taffeta belts and black velvet flowers. Velvety blossoms attach singly around the belt and dangle from waist to varying ribbon lengths, giving a novel and attractive trim to plain gowns.
World’s Largest Wisteria At Sierra Madre Owned by Fennell
The claimed world’s largest wisteria vine is said to be owned by H. T. Fennell of Sierra Madre California. Local records note the impressive trailing vines and extensive spreading canopy as a notable horticultural landmark.
Harding Denounces Alliance Charge In Four-Power Treaty
President Harding challenged critics over the four power Pacific treaty saying no alliance or entanglement is contemplated. He argued differing constructions are unimportant and that the United States delegates are not withholding information. He spoke of peace progress and the league’s limited connection to the conference.
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Washington
Harding
Senate
United States
Mr. Harding
Hushes
Lodge
Japan
New York
Orient
White House
Congress
League of Nations
League
Three Burned To Death In Waycross Hotel Fire
Three negroes perished when a hotel for colored people in Waycross Georgia was destroyed by fire. The incident follows other national notes including Debs’ clemency and a Russian relief bill passage.
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Waycross
Francis Mary Roverie de Cabrieres
Montpélier
France
Paris
Washington
House
Senate
Alaska
Marshal Foch
Vivian
United States
Havre
Steelton
Citizens’ Trust and Savings Bank
Columbus
Sultan Mehmed VI
National Assembly
Angora
Chicago
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Hans Beseler
Antwerp
Russia
Berlin
Daugherty
Janesville
Wis
Otto Westendorff
Pere Marquette Railroad
Detroit
Mich
New York
England
Volga Valley
President Harding
White House
Harvey W. Church
Bernard J. Daugherty
Carl Ausmus
FTC Blocks Coal Rate Cut Proposed by Detroit Toledo and Trent
The Interstate Commerce Commission forbids the Detroit Toledo and Tren ton railroad from reducing interstate carload rates on coal from Ohio mines to Toledo Detroit and other destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ohio
Washington
Detroit, Toledo & Trenton Railroad
Toledo
Detroit
Lake steamers ashore after gale at Buffalo port
Twenty two lake steamers were driven ashore on the south shore of Lake Erie at Buffalo by Sunday's gale. Their grain cargoes total about 7.7 million bushels valued at over 7 million dollars, while the ships collectively are worth around 14 million dollars.
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Buffalo
Lake Erie
Jewelry Notes on Earrings and Drop Styles
The description highlights drop earrings with chains and jewels. It covers single jewel pendants, multi chain designs with small stones, and tassel forms of dull filigree silver without stones. It notes variation in length and decoration while focusing on distinctive hanging elements.
Mending Lace in a Place of Paper
A fragmentary note hints at mending lace and weaving repairs in a setting described as a place of paper. The text mentions care with threads and tasks akin to needlework within a paper environment.
Big Fair for Philadelphia Sesquicentennial Fund Plan
Philadelphia officials outline a plan to raise 10 million dollars for the 1926 sesquicentennial exposition. An initial 2.5 million dollar city appropriation is requested, with state approval sought later and another 2.5 million to be raised by public subscription.
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Philadelphia
Moore
Chicago Grain and Livestock Prices Open Higher on Week
Chicago opening prices show gains across wheat corn and oats with mixed futures data. Cattle and hog markets report steady to higher bid ranges, while hay and flour prices show regional variation and delivery terms.
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Chicago
Asceese
Stitching to Fill Small Holes in Paper Repair
Instructions advise using a sewing machine to mend a small hole by stitching back and forth until filled, then carefully lifting away the excess paper to complete the repair.
Skirt Lines Vary as Circular Hem Panels Remain Trendy
Circular skirts and uneven hems stay popular as fashion embraces varied skirt lines. Aprons tunics and loose panels echo the wild wave of style, with designers encouraging distinct silhouettes and creative detailing.
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Underwood
Michigan
Johannes Gennadius
Greece
von Jagow
Sage
Florida
Omar
Burnita Matthews
Burnita Shelton Matthews
National Woman's Party
Alliance
U. S
Germany
America
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
FORD
Berens
Bella St
Aamlei Ces
Holland
Wilhelmina
Rel
W. F. Young, Inc
Temple St
Springheld
Mass
King Pin Plug Tobacco
O. D
Add. C. H. Coldwater
Box
Redfield
Ark
Freedman & Jones, Imp
W. Lith St
Peoria
Knox Chemical Co
Rockland, Ma
Viets
Sahet
W. H. Hill CO
Hunter
Women In Sculpture Society
National Sculpture Society
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