Use of Submersibles Against Commerce May Be Forbidden
Dispute at Washington conference over submarine and auxiliary tonnage limits stalls while Britain and France argue France seeks larger submersible and auxiliary fleets. A proposed rule to bar submarine attacks on commerce is urged as established international law. China Japan tensions and Siberia mediation also noted amid broader wartime naval and treaty discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haiti
Fristman
Albert Sarrauf
Paris
Naval Committee
France
Tate
Teature
Mar. Tilughes
Great Britain
United States
Mr. Balfour
M. Sarraut
Britain
Italy
AL Sarraut
Hughes
Elihu Root
Sinn Fein reaches toward Irish peace pact amid wartime standoff
Across the island, Sinn Fein and allied groups back the Irish peace treaty with 90 percent support. Lloyd George warns that reopening the talks would void the agreement while Whitehall plans immediate transfer of governance to the provisional Irish government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AQL Eirieann
Muny Sinn Fein Ehibs
Ireland
Faroas Keown
Trish
Dail
Lloyd George
Santo Domingo Island Questioned In South American Talks
The piece reports on calls for American involvement to stabilize Santo Domingo, with proposals for an American high commissioner and continued occupation. It notes negotiations between Peru and Chile, with plenipotentiaries to Washington and a request that Harding not be final arbitrator. The South American dispute deescalates as war clouds thin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Paithius
AbeComnnck
Republic of Santo Domingo
Pate
Peru
Washington
T Hughes
United States
Harding
Chile
Pacific
South America
La Follette Claims Secret Washington Conference On Rail Rates
Senator La Follette asserts a December 9 meeting in Washington among railroad and resource interests sought farm leaders to pledge not to back repeal of the transportation act guaranty or state rate control. James R. Howard denies any secretive conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Aes
LA Follette
Wisconsin
Washington
James R. Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
Her Morning Canter in Washington Stays on Side Saddle
Mrs. Theodore Hoover wife of the assistant secretary of the navy remained in the saddle during an early morning ride in Washington. She rode her favorite horse using the side saddle and continued her usual riding stance despite the bustle nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Hoosevely
Asecretary
Navy
Washington
Public first aid stations in Berlin streets during riots
Public first aid cabinets positioned at frequent street intervals in Berlin operate on a break glass pull hook principle. Each cabinet houses a stretcher medicines and dressings for riot conditions and emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Cadet Rifle Inspection Sparks Frantic Moment
In a high school cadet drill a lieutenant quickly inspected a rifle and handed it back to a nervous private who, in a haste to be lively, nearly dropped the weapon. The rookie admitted he only had the number five and struggled to balance the gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Leutenant
Leutenant
Reverend Neverend Delivers Sermon to Curious Willie
A small boy asks why the minister is called Reverend Neverend. His mother explains the title, and Willie quips that the sermon must never end, highlighting a quaint church moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Wilfred Showcases Color Organ in New York Debut
Thomas Wilfred sits at his clavilax, a color organ that creates moving color and form ihythm. The instrument, a highly complex mechanical device, had its first public showing recently in New York. Wilfred, a naturalized Dane, is a noted singer both here and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wilfred
New York
Wilfred
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansas Coal Field
Yarkee Qoughboy
Dan
Prince of Wales
Tairieibal Aedvivess
Bombas
Dmndia
Toei
Wasnas
Edward W. Pickard
St. Belfigeren
Eerapel Tiana
Canal Empire
Diardinge
Cinderwood
al Tie
Plis
Japan
India
CAPA
Ealth
Tokyo
China
Ching
Siberia
Japum Fis
Amer- Peru
Arerionns
Wilsh
Mossueloisents
Copeves
Nin Burke
Vecaratvirnda
Maevor Bean
Subais
Hiesatan
British High Commission
Ned
Frecine
Debs
Chitaivayfam
Egypt
Mahatma Ghandi
Congress
Almedabad
British Empire
Ghandi
Paul Revere Beil
Independence
Philadelphia
America
First
Lynn
Mass
Paul Revere
Joan
Darby
Dublin
Sinn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!