War threats used to force signatures to peace treaty
Dublin and London dispatches report heated debate in Dail Eireann as Sinn Fein negotiator George Gavan Duffy accuses British pressure of coercing Irish delegates into signing the Anglo Irish treaty. Duggan and others defend ratification while critics warn of duress and dangerous ultimata. Belfast reports armed guards. Cork mayor criticizes Lloyd George policy. The narrative notes signatures obtained under threat, with ongoing parliamentary reflections and cross-channel statements.
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Sinn Fein
Dublin
Associated Press
George Gavan Duffy
Dail
Duggan
Eamon J. Duggan
London
Duffy
Ieaty
Ireland
Bayton Stants
Balfast
Mali
Richard Aton
Barton’ Ib
Barton
Luby Laayatteh
Mr. Barton
Arthur Griffith
Lloyd George
Belfast
Bec
Limavidy
Londonderry
Ced. Press
Mary MacSwee
MacSweeney
Cork
Dail Eireann
Anguey
George Gavan Duty
Loyd George
Iie
Attle Pass
Minn
British cancel reservations for passage on December 31
The Bridal today cancelled removals it had arranged for a preparatory sailing from New York on December 31. Officials said members of the delegation may stay there in case they cannot leave before mid January.
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Associated Press
Waahington
Bridal Today
Miling
New York
Giant airship Roma christened in Washington ceremony
The Roma, the largest American airship, arrived over Washington and was christened at Langley Field after a ceremony attended by Ambassador Ricci of Italy and Assistant Secretary of War Wainwright. Miss Rose Wainwright broke the bottle to dedicate the vessel to U.S. service. A weather warning prompted cancellation of much of the launch program.
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Washington
Paledomi Itary
Bollingfield
Langley Va
Weather Bureau
Italy
Langley Field
Vaen
Mirekup
Vadvices
Langlev Eld
Besmnan
Poseu
United States
Hartzell to Take Stand in A C Burch Trial
Rev H J Hartzell of Beverly Glen was to resume testimony in Los Angeles as the defense seeks to impeach prosecution witnesses in the Arthur C Burch murder trial. He testified about conversations with Elizabeth Desanty while defense alleges three women who traveled with Burch from Chicago to Los Angeles witnessed no shotgun in his possession.
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Los Angeles
Cal
H. J. Hartzell
Beverly Glen
J. Belton Kennedy
Arthur C. Burch
Elizabeth Desanty
Sos Angelna Times
Chicago
Burch
Kennedy
Sophie Root
Alice Root
Tessie Sapir
New York
Former Berlin Police Chief Sentenced for Kapp Revolt Role
Former Berlin police commissioner Laipais and detective Dr. Traugott von Jagow were sentenced to five years in prison by the federal supreme court for their parts in the Kapp revolt of March 1920 that briefly toppled the Ebert government. Dates for the Northern Bowling Association tournament in Duluth are set February 24 to March 1 with construction underway and medals for winners. The annual Oxford Cambridge boat race is officially scheduled for April 1.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Laipais
Traugott von Jagow
Federal Supreme Court
Kapp
Ebert
Duluth
Minn
Northern Bowling Association
whoDo
Oxford
Eng
Orford and
Cambria
British French leaders confer on war aims and reparations
London reports George Harvey and Premier Briand discussed submarine and other war craft policies, German reparations, and economic matters with plans to meet again. Paris says Premier Poincaré and Lloyd George refused further reduction in Germanys reparations, per official circles.
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London
Associated Pres
George Harvey
Ambaasador
Briand
France
Aub
Mwan
Associated Press
Paria
Baland
Ais
Lloyd Georges
Germany
Absent From Home 14 Months Returns Kills Sons and Self
Mount Clemens Michigan December 21 Harold Lyde thirty dies by suicide after returning from fourteen months absence He kills his two young sons with a razor slashes his wife and daughter then ends his life The wife and daughter escape after severe injuries as Lyde commits the act prompted by domestic troubles
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Harold Lyde
Lyde
James
Billy
iLyde
Renewed Fight Against Miller Predicted In Washington
Washington reports Andrew Miller left for Bismarck as Judge Spalding heads home, signaling renewed opposition to Miller during the Christmas season. The fate of the appointment remains uncertain as Senate judiciary committee discussions loom, with Miller's supporters arguing the president and attorney general must stand firm. Senator Ladd’s stance adds another variable to the unfolding controversy.
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Washington
Andrew Miller
Bismarck
Judge Spalding
Mier
Senate Judiciary Committee
Miller
Ladd
Government Men To Discuss Economy
Director of the Budget Dawes announced that government men will discuss the economy in the latter part of January. The plan outlines a high level review of administrative efficiency and fiscal policy to guide upcoming measures.
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Dawes
Governor Requisition Returns Rode to North Dakota
St. Paul dispatch reports Governor Prews honored the requisition for Reinhold Rode, wanted in Hankinson for destruction of a bank note. Rode will be returned to North Dakota to face charges.
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North Dakota
St. Paul
Prews
Reinhold Rode
Hankinson
Nebraska roads seek further freight cuts on farm products
The Nebraska railway commission was told by F Montmorency of the Burlington amp Quincy that all Nebraska railroads plan to press for a voluntary 10 percent freight reduction on farm garden and orchard products in addition to prior hay wheat and corn reductions ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission The notice was given to the commission. In another item Hal Champion Dow of Williamsport Pa reports Crestmont Duchess Ormaby a Holstein three years old has set a world butter fat production record after 806 days tests yielding 82 5 pounds of butter fat.
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Elanes
America
Americanian Bureau-Federation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nebraska
Nebraska Railway
F. Montmorency
Scago
Burlington & Quincy
Hal Champion Dow
Williamsport
Warry
Gates of
Crestmont
Canton
Ormaby
Tholstein
Women in politics and Moplah outrages noted in Calicut dispatch
Calicut India November 7 reports martial law amid Moplah uprisings. Muslims raid, conversions, and looting described with witness accounts. Gandhi comments on Moplah conduct. In Joplin Missouri Emily Newell Blair urges women to build politics by initiative and collaboration with men. Blair, a long-time suffrage advocate, highlights past public roles and campaigns for voters.
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Calicut
India
Moolah
Malabar
Pilathottathi Kelappan
Tilom
Mahatma K. Gandhi
Young India
Joplin
Emily Newell Blair
Democratic National
Blair
Washington
Pudberty
National Council of Defense
Missouri
Council
Missouri League of Women Voters
Florida
Mississippi
University of Florida
League
University of Missouri
Goucher College
Harry W. Blair
Lack Of Information Delays Adjustment Of Many Soldiers' Claims
Minneapolis dispatch reports that the Veterans' Bureau delays in adjusting former service members' claims stem largely from missing information in applications. C. D. Hibbard urges ex-soldiers to properly execute claims, provide discharge copies, and attach affidavits to prove service connection and disability progression, detailing witnesses' familiarity with the claimant. Weather notes follow for Minnesota and North Dakota.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Min
Delas
Veterans’ Bureau 8
C. D. Hibbard
Minnesota
North and
South Dakota
Montana
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Hibbard
United States
British and French Naval Talks Move Toward Submarine Limits
Washington December discussions over naval arms continue as British seek abolition or limits on submarines at the executive session. French lay out plans for auxiliary craft while Japan awaits Tokyos word on Shantung. Delegates hint at clarifying the four power treaty language and possible action by the conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
Standardll
Associated Paws
Arma
Tokio
Shantung
Harding
Harding and delegates clash over Pacific treaty scope
Washington reports on split views between President Harding and American arms delegates over the Pacific treaty application and Shantung talks with China and Japan. France accepts 175000 tons of capital ships. France still seeks higher small craft. President Harding says the treaty should apply to main islands of Japan, not to all areas, amid a two hour cabinet-level discussion. Baron Nuto of Japan declines to reveal whether a formal agreement exists, noting secrecy. Shantung talks adjourn abruptly as Chinese and Japanese delegates react.
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Associated Press
Harding
Pacific
Shantung
France
Har
Baron Nuto
Presiment
Harfing
Daren Oo
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