Sudden End to Life of Pope Benedict XV
Pope Benedict XV died after a rapid decline from pneumonia following a long illness. Cardials and physicians faced a last sacraments ceremony as oxygen and heart stimulants supported him. Monks, prelates, and crowds gathered at St Peter's as prayers and absolution rites marked the pope's death.
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Cardinal Benedict XV's Peace Efforts Amid World War I
A historical sketch of Pope Benedict XV born in 1854 near Genoa raised to cardinal in 1914. It notes his early career in Spain, archbishopric of Bologna, and repeated attempts to negotiate peace during World War I including his 1917 appeal and private talks with Wilson.
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Chile and Peru Agree to Send Representatives to Washington
Chile and Peru accept the U S invitation to send envoys to Washington to negotiate execution of unresolved clauses of the Tacna and Arica treaty dispute. Earlier notes outlined views in the four decade controversy but talks paused after Chile accused Peru of拒拒 refusing plebiscite and arbitration.
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Open Door Policy Progress Faces Mixed Reactions at Washington
At the Washington conference the US and allies push toward an open door in China while Japan and France resist. A board of inquiry is set to review compliance with the principle. Britain proposes railway reforms and the naval treaty talks stall over fortifications.
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Diplomatic tensions curb Pacific fortifications debate
British and American delegates clash over limits to fortifications as attention turns to Singapore and key naval bases. France pledges Versailles treaty alignment while Genoa talks hinge on assurances from Soviet Russia and potential non propaganda aims. Pope Benedict XV dies after brief pneumonia.
Soviet Leaders Prepare for Conference Leaders In Paris
Lenin heads the Soviet delegation with top ministers in Moscow awaiting the absence of a chief. Trotsky argues U S participation is essential for success while Russia backs general disarmament but distrusts France.
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Finnish Rebels Face Demands From Soviet Russia
Pessoviet government keeps hostilities limited as Finland resists. Russia proposes arbitration while demanding internment and disarmament of Varelian insurgents on Finnish soil, surrender of arms, and Finnish payment of damages.
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Accorlanes Pay Plan Under Reparations Commission
Germany begins weekly payments totaling 7.5 million gold pieces under a reparations commission decision. The first installment was made on Wednesday with future deliveries to be scheduled until new arrangements are set.
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Senator McCormick pushes on European military spendings
In the United States Senate Medill Mc Cormick of Illinois introduces a resolution asking the State Department for full information on the financial condition budgets and military expenditures of European nations that owe money to America. France fears the move targets it over land forces and submarines. The administration has not endorsed the measure and its disclosure may backfire on its sponsor.
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British Viceroy Hands Dublin Castle to Provisional Irish State
ORD FITZALAN formally turned over Dublin Castle to the provisional government of the Irish Free State. Michael Collins heads a seven member cabinet with Griffith declining to lead. British troops withdraw amid republican outbreaks as Collins plans a Canada study mission for a Dominion style constitution. The Bank of Ireland will lend one million pounds.
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Jostmaster General Hays to resign for film industry post
Jostmaster General Bays will retire around March 4 to head the new National Association of Motion Picture Producers and Distributors. President Harding regrets the resignation as he foresees public benefit from Bays’s future work. Hubert Work of Colorado is expected to succeed Bays as postmaster general.
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Tobacco Trust Conspiracies Linked to Jobber Agreements
The Federal Trade Commission accuses three top tobacco makers the American Tobacco Lorillard and Liggett & Myers of conspiring with jobbers associations to fix prices. The pact took effect last September as FTC probes began. These firms were once parts of the dissolved tobacco trust.
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United States Calls for Conference on Tacna Arica Dispute
The American government under President Harding invites Peru and Chile to send delegates to Washington for a conference over sovereignty of Tacna and Arica, noting negotiations seem to forecast a settlement. Dispatches show cautious optimism about resolving the dispute.
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Ambassador Child Honors Unknown Soldier in Rome
Ambassador Richard Washburn Child and General Allen led a composite battalion from the occupation army as America paid tribute to Italy's unknown soldier buried in Rome. King Victor Emmanuel and Italy's officials witnessed the ceremony with a vast crowd while Premier Bonomi spoke and Child received the Congressional Medal of Honor for the Italian soldier.
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Woodrow Wilson Foundation to Award Humanitarian Service Prizes
A new million dollar fund administered by the Woodrow Wilson foundation will grant annual awards to individuals distinguished by service to humanity. Pledges poured in nationwide, including a $1,000 gift from railroad shop crafts unions. The resolutions call the donation a tribute to Wilson’s ideals for liberty and happiness and his fair dealing with critical welfare matters.
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Getters Most Fortunate in Christmas Dream
A six year old, Davy, naps by the fireplace as parents and Uncle Jim discuss gifts. A child's voice from the room complains with garbled words about a gift and the idea of letting a giver stand in.
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