New Four Power Treaty Outlines Broad Benefits
Washington dispatch explains the four power treaty among the United States Japan Great Britain and France. It highlights the removal of the Anglo Japanese alliance guarantees for the Philippines reassurance for Australia Canada and New Zealand and implications for Britain dominance in the Pacific.
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David Lawrence
the Journal
Washington, D. C
United States
Japan
Great Britain
France
America
British Empire
Philippines
Australia
Canada
New Zealand
Pacific
China
Asia
Joint Farm Body to Report Soon
Washington December 13. The joint congressional committee of agricultural inquiry will recommend legislation to legalize cooperative farming for marketing and distribution and to provide agricultural attaches at American consulates abroad. The first four reports will cover the agricultural crisis causes and related topics with a final report by next April 15. The full report includes the efforts of 290 committees and 3,000 cooperators based on about ten million questions from 25,000 questionnaires.
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Washington, D. C
Joint Congressional Committee of Agricultural Inquiry
Anderson
Congress
Senator opposes four power Pacific treaty in formal statement
Senator La Follette of Wisconsin denounces the new four power Pacific treaty as harboring all the iniquities of the league of nations with none of its virtues and says he is prepared to do all in his power to prevent its ratification.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
League of Nations
la Follette
Wisconsin
Economic Parley Desire Voiced By British Journals
London newspapers discuss rumors of an international economic conference in Washington amid optimism from the armament talks. Reports link Prime Minister Lloyd George and French Premier Briand planning to travel to Washington after Briand’s visit to Britain next week.
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London
Associated Press
Washington
Europe
Lloyd George
Briand
France
Tommy OConnor Still at Liberty
Chicago reports the escape of “Lucky Tommy” O’Connor and two companions from Cook County jail as police sift tips and rumors. Guards and officials are suspended amid investigations claiming potential charges. Detectives en route to Hartford Wis. suffered injuries in a high speed car crash while pursuing leads.
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Chicago
Ill
Tommy” O'Connor
Cook County
O'Connor
James la Porte
Edward Darrow
Milwaukee
Wis
Mo HR
Hartford
Fond du Lac
John Murphy
Jack Boschulte
Edward Kenelly
Frawley
Schultz
Murphy
Boschulte
Kenelly
Brother Denies Murder of Two in Iowa Shooting
Decorah Iowa December 13 Winne shiek county authorities press to identify killer of Mr and Mrs Charles Van Brocklin found shot to death in their Frankville home Elmer Van Brocklin brother and suspect in jail denies knowledge of shooting though admits quarrel with brother Sunday morning over corn Post mortem shows shotgun at close range with wad fragments in wounds and both victims hands riddled by shots
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Associated Press
Decorah
Iowa
Winneshiek County
Charles van Brocklin
Frankville
Elmer van Brocklin
Denver Sees December Records Shattered in Warm Wave
A cold to warm wave hits the western states with Denver recording a high of 60 degrees above zero marking record warmth for December. Weather stations report unseasonable warmth and rapid temperature swings across the region.
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Denver
Archbishop of Canterbury Addresses Arms Conference Work
London reports Archbishop of Canterbury emphasizes the significance of ongoing efforts at an arms conference and the impact on international diplomacy and security. The speech highlights mediation, disarmament goals, and the need for cooperation among nations.
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London
Shipping board cuts losses on service ships by 850000
Washington officials announced the shipping board reduced losses for service ships by 850000 dollars between June and October, signaling improved wartime logistics and financial efficiency.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Train strikes car. mother and children die at Epworth
In Epworth Iowa two children Florence Murray age three and Leonard Murray fifteen months died when an Illinois Central passenger train hit their car at a crossing. Parents John and Mrs Murray and a child Margaret age fifteen are in serious condition with severe injuries. The car was carried 400 feet on the locomotive pilot and the driver failed to notice the oncoming train.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Iowa
Dubuque Hospital
Illinois Central
Epworth
Florence Murray
Leonard Murray
John Murray
Placid
Margaret
Christmas Greeting From Postmaster General Hays
Washington December 13 1921 Postmaster General Hays sends Christmas greetings to all 326 000 postal workers emphasizing service to mankind. He cites the presidents inaugural address and urges the department to adopt the golden rule and a spirit of selfless service for the nation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Hays
United States
Two Die In Milwaukee Car Crash Fire
Two occupants of a motor car were burned to death when the vehicle skidded and overturned in Milwaukee. The victims were pinned under wreckage. one identity is unknown while the other may be Theodore Teske, listed as owner of the car. The machine’s license number was recovered from the wreckage and both bodies were taken to the morgue.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Theodore Teske
Kansas Women Halt Mine Openings in Illinois Threat
Mobs of Kansas women deter miners at Central Mine No. 51 and No. 48 in the Ringo Edson area, throwing bread and butter at the sheriff and destroying property. A smaller mob targets Sheridan Coal Co. at Mulberry while officials plan state action. In Illinois, thoughts turn to discipline within the miners union as Farrington and leaders face possible removal.
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Pittsburgh
Kan
Kansas
Central Mine No. 51
Ringo-Edson
Central No. 48
Central Mines
Sheridan Coal Company
Mulberry
Milt Gould
Farrington
Springfield
Ill
Associated Press
Illinois
Illinois Miners Executive Board
Frank Farrington
International
Freeman Thompson
Thompson
Peoria
International Board
The
Chicago’s claim of lawlessness shocks judge
Judge Kickham Scanlon labeled Chicago the most lawless community in the world as State's Attorney Crowe pressed to set the murder trial of labor leader Thomas Walsh and George Gast for January. Walsh’s counsel argued against rushing the case amid fear witnesses would disappear. The judge warned delays threaten justice, insisting the city cannot be excited by crime.
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Chicago
Ill
Kickham Scanlon
Crowe
Thomas Walsh
Adolph Georg Jr
George Gast
Walsh
Scanlon
Generally fair tonight and Wednesday with east unsettledness
A forecast notes a generally fair pattern for tonight and Wednesday, with unsettled conditions in eastern portions and a tendency toward somewhat cooler air on Wednesday. The outlook emphasizes a modest temperature drop and quieter skies overall.
Wisconsin Senator Attacks Four Power Treaty
The Wisconsin senator denounces the new four power treaty for peace in the Pacific as a vicious instrument and vows to oppose its ratification.
Police Scatter Striker Crowds Across Packing District
Kansas City Missouri December thirteenth report by AP describes police in both Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas dispersing striker crowds with sirens and patrols. No mass meetings occurred as workers remained out on strike while Kansas Court of Industrial Relations holds sessions in Kansas City Kansas. George W. Reed, identified as local striker leader, offered no statements.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Kansa
Kan
Kansas
Packing House
George W. Reed
Kansas Court of Industrial Relations
Deputy Warden Dies After Knife Attack at Marquette Prison
In Marquette Michigan Deputy Warden Fred C Menhennit died from wounds after a Sunday knife battle with three convicts at the state prison. Warden T B Catlin remained alive but severely injured and Arthur Menhennit suffered a lung stab wound. Convicts Gypsy Bob Harper Jasper Perry and Charles Roberts were flogged for the attack during a prison chapel performance as Maj Marsh ordered a full search of inmates and cells.
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Marquette
Mich
Fred C. Menhennit
State Prison
T. B. Catlin
Arthur Menhennit
Gypsy Bob” Harper
Jasper Perry
Charles Roberts
Maj. Marsh
State Police
Creston Store Burns in Simultaneous Fire and Water Loss
In Creston Iowa last night the J C Penny Drygoods store suffered total loss to fire and smoke with water damage. Firefighters were overcome by smoke as crews fought the blaze and the origin remains undetermined.
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Creston
Iowa
J. C. Penny Drygoods
Fatal Ten-Mile Road Fire Kills Eight in Detroit Area
A early morning house fire on Ten Mile Road near Royal Oak, Detroit left one man and seven children dead and three others injured. The Wakeu family head and four children died along with three visiting children. fire officials investigated the blaze at the destroyed home.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Ten-Mile
Royal Oak
Wakeu
Wisconsin Girl Held For Theft Of Father Bond
Miss Dorothy Lange of Eau Claire Wisconsin, 21, is held by Chicago police on a charge of stealing a $1,000 bond and $200 cash from her father Charles G Lange. She says the money was for Welty Campbell husband of an acquaintance, to aid a confidence game trial in Indianapolis.
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Chicago
Ill
Dorothy Lange
Eau Claire
Wis
Wisconsin
Charles G. Lange
Slayer Sought After Schoolteacher Murder Near Dorchester
Inga Magnuson, 21, a rural schoolteacher, was found beaten to death in a locked school basement two miles from Dorchester Allamakee county Iowa. A horse stolen from the Danielson farm vanished with the suspect, who rode off at dawn after claiming a rabbit-hunting journey from Minnesota to Southern Iowa.
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Waukon
Iowa
Inga Magnuson
Dorchester
Allamakee County
Danielson
Miss Magnuson
M. M. Magnuson
Bee
Allamakee
Magnuson
Minnesota
Cost Accounting Held Only Way To Protect Business
Chicago Illinois December 18 The cost accounting system is the guide book to successful business standardizing production providing means of production and cost comparisons acting as a barometer on stocks saving interest on investment determining actual costs and reflecting a clear picture of a firm's business William M Lybrand president of the National Association of Cost Accountants told the Illinois Manufacturers association today He said modern accounting furnishes fresh information guiding and controlling operations and that the test is how promptly management gets the story He added the earlier the knowledge the sooner a mistake can be corrected or steps taken to prevent repetition.
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Chicago, Ill
William M. Lybrand
National Association of Cost Accountants
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Mr. Lybrand
Manufacturer Dies in Oskaloosa After Brief Illness
Thomas H. Seevers aged 73 a foundry owner died at his home in Oskaloosa Iowa last night after a brief illness He had lived in the city for many years His widow and one son Eugene Seevers of Chicago survive him.
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Oskaloosa
Thomas H. Seevers
Eugene Seevers
Chicago
Bank Robbery Near Mount Clemens Nets $13,000
Two armed bandits robbed the Half Way State bank at Half Way near Mount Clemens Michigan this forenoon and fled in an automobile toward Detroit with about $13,000.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Half Way
Detroit
Delegates Sign Four Power Pacific Treaty With Reservations
The four nation agreement was formally signed in Washington with US, Britain, France and Japan affixing reservations on Yap and domestic jurisdiction. Copies in English and French prepared as translators finish the bilingual text. The opening ceremony, planned for public access, was canceled by Secretary Hughes.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
United States
Great Britain
France
Japan
State Department
Hughes
Veterans' adjusted compensation bill seen near passage
Indianapolis report says Congress will complete the veterans' adjusted compensation bill within 90 days. National Commander Hanford MacNider cites Senators McCumber and Representative Fordney as assure action. The measure would take effect in July 1922 and address urgent needs of ex service members amid financial strain.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Congress
Hanford MacNider
The
American Legion
McCumber
Senate
Fordney
Michigan
MacNider
Lemuel Bolles
Legion
House
Women’s Right on Jury Upheld by Iowa Supreme Court
Des Moines Iowa December 13 the Iowa supreme court ruled in state versus Walker appealed from Hamilton county that conviction did not rely on women serving as jurors and that women have the constitutional right to perform jury duty. The decision reversed on other grounds but upheld juror service for women.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
State
Walker
Hamilton County
Charles Walker
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Robert M. LA Follette
Silet On
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