United States Proposes Naval Armament Cut at Conference
Secretary Hughes unveils a plan for a ten year navy building holiday by the United States Great Britain and Japan with scrapping of uncompleted capital ships immediate abandonment of building programs and a reduced manning level to 60 000. The move is hailed by lawmakers in session as a sharp economy measure aiming to keep sea power.
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United States Presses Open Diplomacy and Armament Cuts
The American stance on Pacific and Far Eastern questions, highlighted by open diplomacy and a plan to scrap the 1916 naval build-up, astonishes foreign delegates. It outlines US willingness to sacrifice naval program funds, including scrapping six under construction battle cruisers, while Britain and Japan retain more capital ships.
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Naval arms talks weigh limits on ships and planes
The plan caps capital ships at 25 000 tons per ship and 500 000 tons total for England and the United States, with 300 000 for Japan. Auxiliaries, destroyers, submarines, and aircraft carriers face strict tonnage limits. Replacement ages and conversion rules also shape the proposal, while Britain, Japan, and the United States negotiate details amid hopes for tax relief and peace.
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Slight Increase in Trade Totals for October
Washington reports October imports at 183 million dollars and exports at 346 million, small rises from September. Despite gains, year over year values remain lower due to falling prices, though trade volume suggests a stronger recovery.
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Armistice Day Tributes and Global Tensions In 1921
Nations paid tribute to America s unknown soldier on Armistice Day as Washington hosted a major ceremony. President Harding led a vast procession down Pennsylvania Avenue with military leaders, veterans, and civilians. Pershing walked on with a comrade s body. In Europe, tensions rose as Yugoslavia and Albania faced Balkan strains, while Ulster s government outlined Sinn Fein negotiations and Ireland remained unsettled.
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Poem Toward Peace Cites Soldier’s Sacrifice and Freedom
The piece quotes eloquent lines praising a soldier who hated war and conquest, fought for liberty, and believed in a world awakened by freedom. It honors patriotism as a universal victory for humanity and gratitude for the sacrifice guiding future peace.
World powers refuse binding Washington conference pacts
Moscow denounces the conference and vows to defeat its decisions. Sun Yat sen's southern government also rejects any settlement endorsed by the official Chinese delegation. Tehicherin says Russia acts on economic aims and praises foreign capital, Lenin hints at potential war with the West, and reports claim Ukraine turmoil was quelled though later updates contradict this.
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Senate tax revision bill moves through conference committee
The Senate tax revision bill enters conference committee after insurgents in the House push for a vote on the Senate maximum surtax rate of 50 percent. Republicans claim 80 to 85 votes plus Democrats could pass the rate. Treasury estimates the Senate bill would raise about 8.25 billion dollars for the next fiscal year, about 200 million less than current law, and reduce the overall tax bill by roughly 750 million.
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New York City mayor re-elected amid street fare debate
Elections across the country pleased Democrats though New York City’s contest drew the most attention. Mayor Hylan, the Tammany candidate, won by a large margin over Curran amid calls for 5-cent street cars and local self government. Democrats also gained in Kentucky Maryland and Virginia with Lee Trimble winning governor.
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Arm Marines Guard Postal Service Against Robberies
Postmaster General Hays sought protection as mail robberies rose. The President and cabinet ordered 1000 Marines to guard postal stations railway cars and mail trucks while a permanent armed postal guard is organized. The department pledged extreme measures to prevent further robberies.
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Assassination in Japan Shocks Diplomats
The assassination of Premier Hara of Japan stunned diplomats in Washington but did not alter Japan’s policy. Marquis Saionji and Prince Yamagata dominated cabinet selection and were poised for Saionji to become premier for now.
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Mothers Learn About Safe Relief for Child Ailments
Mothers hear how Mother Gray's Sweet Powders ease headaches fevers stomach troubles and irregular bowels in children. Easy to take and effective these powders are widely sold by druggists. Nu Tone records offer improved sound at low cost from NU TONE CO Detroit Michigan.
Biggest Boy in the World At 9 Feet 5 Inches
Jan Van Albert, nineteen, stands 9 feet 5 inches and hustles to a Pullman car door. A Chicago porter comments on his size as he pats the car roof and calls for breakfast. He can walk city streets and peer into second story windows for amusement.
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Red Cross Ball Blue Promises Easy Laundry Results
A concise claim promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as a laundry additive that prevents troubles in washing. The ad emphasizes simpler chores and brighter whites without detailing proof or disclaimers.
Watermelon Theft Transforms with Car Use in Fields
Rural reports say motor cars have revolutionized the watermelon stealing method, harming planters. The old dark-field detection by thumping melons is abandoned as thieves drive off with a carload and plug the fruit after returning home.
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Strict Commercialism In The Arts
A witty exchange shows Stormington Barnes vowing to monetize a successful play. He notes applause moved the audience to tears and declares plans to profit from the production. He mentions selling pocket handkerchiefs to accompany the performance.
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Complete Absorption Lecture Sparked Vague Thematics
Mr Cladder asks about the lecture and Mrs Gadder praises it as wonderful. The speaker spoke on the consciousness of the subconsciousness. Despite questions, the speakers meaning remains elusive and Mrs Gadder is overwhelmed by the topic.
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What Counted
John’s former teacher Mrs. Flaherty meets his mother on the street and explains John prefers his old teacher but Mrs. Flaherty thinks the new teacher will better suit him. She notes the new teacher isn’t as brainy but is a lot more stout in build.
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In the game of love the result is often a tie
A concise aphorism notes that romantic outcomes frequently end without a clear winner or loser, highlighting the mutual balance in intimate relationships.
Are You Run-Down Weak or Nervous
Mrs C L Scott of South Bend Indiana reports recovering from run down weak and nervous with Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription. She says it restored her health during expectancy and afterward and kept her baby strong. She urges getting the remedy from a local druggist in liquid or tablet form.
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