Davis explains Japan plan changes at naval talks
Norman H. Davis, chief delegate to the naval conference, told the Japanese delegation that Japan will not seek parity with the United States and Great Britain in sea power. He noted Japan has sacrificed under the Washington treaty and that modern ships now threaten Japan’s position. Reports say the conference shows a stalemate, with American and British delegates discussing a compromise on tonnage limits.
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Great Britain
Battle In Northern Ethiopia Heats Up As Italians Hold Line
Associated Press reports a long awaited clash in northern Ethiopia as Ethiopian forces push forward amid Italian withdrawal. Italian dispatches claim an attack by about 3,000 Ethiopians on the front, with Italian officers among the dead and wounded and Eritrean allies suffering. Ethiopian losses described as considerable.
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Associated
Italy
Stock Market Quiet Ahead of Holidays
New York December 17 A sleepy session kept markets muted before the holiday. A minor gold and silver dip steadied, with gains for American Tobacco Liggett and Myers B and O Steel Dupont Cerro de Pasco and Union Pacific among small advances while American Telephone fell about two points on recession fears.
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Initiation at Rivermouth Chapter No 54 Eastern Star
Rivermouth Chapter No 54 Order of Eastern Star will initiate officers on Monday evening December 30. After the initiatory exercises a Christmas tree will be enjoyed in the Wrasonic Auditorium with refreshments served.
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Order of Eastern Star
Wrasonic
Death mysteries swirl around Thelma Todd case
In Los Angeles authorities probe Thelma Todd death with carbon monoxide findings toward a garage death around 4 am after a Hollywood party ride by Ernest Peters. Marion Ford reports a late Sunday phone call in which Todd hinted at a shocking party guest revelation before her body was found slumped behind the wheel at 10:30 am in the garage.
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Los Angeles
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Hollywood
Ernest Peters
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Wallace Ford
May Whitehead
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Bonus demand laid before President Roosevelt
In Washington on December 17 the American Legion national commander Ray Murphy pressed for cash payment of the World War bonus before President Roosevelt. Murphy, joined by Joan T. Taylor, outlined the Legion’s legislative program including pensions for widows and dependent children, a universal service bill, and adequate national defense.
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British Retreat From Peace Plan Indicated In Cabinet
London December 17 A British retreat from active support of the Hoare Laval peace plan for Ethiopia was strongly indicated today as the cabinet met to outline policy Leaders of the cabinet met in Sir Samuel Hoares drawing room with Eden departing for Geneva to defend the Geneva statement and press the League of Nations on the issue The cabinet aimed to repair government defense in Parliament before Thursday's debate while Eden continued the Geneva effort for peace
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Anthony Eden
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Geneva
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Laval
France
Eden
Lawmaker Seeks Bonus Bill Despite Veto Threats
The official stated the aim is to pass a bonus bill into law and dismissed talk of a veto. He asserted discussions are not focusing on any veto and expressed optimism about legislative passage.
Factory Fire in New York Destroys Aorvita & Margareten Plant
A three alarm blaze swept the six story factory and warehouse of the Aorvita and Margareten Co in the lower East Side. Frederick Margareten, a firm member, estimated losses between 75000 and 100000 dollars.
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Associated Press
New York
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Lower East Side
Frederick Margareten
Fall Improves After Illness in El Paso
Albert B. Fall former Secretary of the Interior is reported convalescent from bronchial pneumonia at a El Paso hospital authorities said yesterday.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Armed bandits rob First National Bank in swift heist
Five armed robbers held up the First National Bank, taking about $10,000 in cash and fleeing within fifteen minutes. The bandits’ car was found near the New York City line, and authorities believe they escaped to New York City.
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First National Bank
New York City
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New York City Line
Red Sox Acquire Manush in Outfield Swap
Washington December 17 1930 The Washington Senators traded outfielder Heinie Manush to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for outfielders Roy Johnson and Carl Reynolds in a deal announced today.
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Washington Senators
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Boston Red Sox
Roy Johnson
Carl Reynolds
French Chamber Votes Confidence in Premier Laval
The Chamber of Deputies backed Premier Laval 306 to 252 in a vote of confidence over his Italo Ethiopian peace plan. He defended advancing the Anglo French proposal as a last effort to avert war, criticizing critics who called it a reward to Italy for aggression.
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Geneva
Samuel Howe
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Wsaly
Ethiopia
League Covanant
Ethiopian forces launch preliminary push on Italian outposts
A report from the northern front describes Ethiopian troops swooping on Italian outposts in early test skirmishes as a prelude to a larger attack. The details emphasize the intensity of the engagement and the strategic aim of breaking through Italian lines.
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