15 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1921
Page
1
A jumble of clipped items mentions a one piece bathing suit repurposed for winter underwear, a looming front page fight, and a string of fleeting headlines from Seattle. It notes Deathless jokes about ice cream conventions, a question about a police reporter, and quirky notes on period culture and events in the area.
Baron Kato of Japan declares principled acceptance of the American armament limitation plan and signals a sweeping reduction in Japan's naval forces. He notes proposed modifications for ship replacements and emphasizes defense needs alongside security.
Britain endorses the American proposal for a 10 year naval holiday in principle with two reservasions on submarines and replacements. Arthur Balfour signals cautious support while praising Harding and Hughes for Kautsky's move as Lloyd George sends a confirming cable.
Britain Japan France Italy accept in principle America's naval arms limitation program. Britain raises reservations on submarine tonnage and replacement. Japan seeks minor changes to replacement rules. France pushes speedy land armament limits. Italy fully approves. Hughes optimistic the conference will succeed. Conference adjourns awaiting chairmans call.
Premier Briand of France accepted America's naval cut plan and urged land armaments limits be addressed at the arms conference. He praised Britain's and Japan's adhesion, said disarmament must aim to prevent wars, and lauded Hughes for leading the way with a concrete plan.
Washington officials say if the Hughes naval limitations plan is rejected by other powers the United States will immediately add 14 first line ships to the 16 partially built and rush all 40 war vessels to completion within a few years. The information comes from lawmakers close to President Harding.
At 12 40 a m the Community Chest total reached 67 500 across most districts with three residential areas and one downtown division still short of the 744 810 goal. Donors designate funds to charities like Children's Orthopedic hospital Lighthouse for the Blind and Maryknoll Day Nursery, with one dollar per donation going to the Red Cross drawer. Officials expect noon reports to finalize the first day totals as 400 volunteers work from 509 Third Ave.
The Star weighs Secretary Hughes bold arms conference stance urging scrapping a billion dollars of dreadnoughts. It argues naval disarmament must go with Japan China and Siberia issues, insisting on decisive, linked settlement to avoid another war.
The case involves voluntary receivership for World Cable Directory Co. filed by H P Everest from the state department of labor and industry. Everest seeks $599.08 in wages for seven employees of Thomas Y Nabatame and requests immediate appointment of a permanent receiver to wind up the insolvent corporation.
The Senate approved a House bill authorizing a 4 million dollar appropriation in the next budget to complete the Alaska railroad. About 52 million dollars has already been spent on the project.
The French line steamship Mary land was sunk in the New Orleans harbor after being rammed by the Japanese steamship Fukuyo Maru. The incident occurred today in calm harbor waters and prompted investigations by maritime authorities.
Henry C. Miller, 78, died Monday at his son Walter P. Miller’s home, 2503 34th Ave, as political commentary notes the need to abrogate the Anglo Japanese alliance and US navy limits.
The body of 18 year old Dorothy Grimm, missing since Saturday, was found in the Stillaguamish River near Tyree. The coroner will determine manner of death as posses searched woods and dynamite attempts were used to aid the hunt.
Mrs. Anna Bakke 36, operator of Heo Grocery at 2719 E Madison St, suffered severe burns when her clothing caught fire lighting a coal oil heater. She was taken to City Hospital in critical condition after running into the street and was aided by George Osborn and H. F. Weed. She is wife of Theodore C. Bakke, blacksmith. The body of Mrs. Janet Olsen 79 died in Seattle and was shipped to Bellingham by Home Undertaking Co.
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