Peace plan threatened by Far East disputes
Washington reports that while a naval size accord among the United States Great Britain and Japan gains support few expect enduring peace in the Far East without a common policy. Citing open door China tensions and ongoing alliance pressures observers warn that disarmament alone cannot prevent conflict and could favor Japan if steps are not coordinated.
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Hughes
Pacific
Chestometer gauges Seattle charity chest on Bon Marche roof
The Chestometer, a four by fifteen foot thermometer, rises atop the Bon Marche building and marks the citys philanthropic giving. Its indicator tracks the funds raised for the Seattle charity chest, visible from Second Avenue and Pike Street.
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Arbuckle Jury Nearing Completion in San Francisco Trial
Crowds surged around the hall of justice as Roscoe Arbuckle's trial for the Virginia Rappe death continued. Five jurors, including one woman, were tentatively accepted with the key question: are you an Arbuckle fan, and should he receive special consideration? The session featured a bitter dispute as Gavin McNab accused a witness intimidation and DA Matthew Brady offered to resign if proven. Arbuckle’s wife Minta Durfee sat behind him as spectators filled the surrounding seats.
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Fatty") Arbuckle
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Britain and United States push naval arms limits at disarmament meet
In a tense plenary, British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour lauds Secretary Hughes and the American program for limiting naval armaments while France and Italy express accord. Hughes forms committees to study Far East issues as Kato of Japan signals support for the U S plan amid calls to protect sea power and trade.
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Balfour Denies Plan Weakens Hughes Tonnage Spare
The British stand on replacement tonnage under the Hughes plan is not meant to weaken the ten year naval holiday. Arthur J. Balfour stated this after the arms conference meeting. Henry M. White resigns as immigration commissioner in Seattle after eight years of service to President Harding.
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Seattle
Harding
Hirohito May Be Made Regent by Japanese Councils
Tokyo reports Hirohito crown prince may soon be made regent with near imperial powers due to the emperor’s failing health. Councils of state debate the move ahead of the Washington Conference as the nation weighs a de facto succession.
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Clarence Dubose
United Press
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Hiroehito
Japan
Washington
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Imperial Household Department
Anglo Japan Pact May Be Doomed
Washington dispatch reports British representatives working on a substitute for the Anglo Japanese alliance. Details were withheld and it is unclear whether a three power band United States England Japan was being considered.
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Washington
America
England
Japan
Navy Holiday Would Save $200,000,000
A plan presented by Assistant Secretary Roosevelt claims a $200 million saving in prospective construction costs through the Hughes plan. The advisory council named subcommittee chairmen for executive, land armaments, Far Eastern, naval armaments, and other areas, with Sutherland Pershing Porter Rodgers and Thompson among the appointees.
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Lloyd George Cables Praise for Harding and State Department
Premier Lloyd George expresses appreciation for open conference session remarks by President Harding and Secretary of State. He endorses the speeches as bold and statesmanlike, noting infinite possibilities and best wishes for ultimate conference success. He asks Balfour to convey congratulations to both leaders.
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Washington
Arthur J. Balfour
Lloyd George
Harding
French Officials Discuss Washington Arms Conference
Paris November 15 The superior council of national defense met with President Millerand to discuss the Washington arms conference. Attending were Minister of War Barthou and Minister of Marine Guisthau.
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Marine Guisthau
Notable World Peace Tone Voiced Around Armistice Day
Balfour praised November 12 as a day of world gratification matching Armistice Day. He claimed Hughes kept his life secret until his famous words echoed globally. The audience felt a new chapter in world history opened as Tibet natives saluted with tongue gestures.
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Hughes
World's Heart Proved Sound by William Jennings Bryan
Washington today centers on disarmament in a worldwide display of approval. The piece argues that honesty governs international affairs, that the heart of the world is sound, and that disarmament will reduce both navies and armies, signaling a global shift in relations.
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William Jennings Bryan
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Cleveland Votes for Witt Pay and Bond Issue
City council approved paying Peter Witt eight thousand four hundred dollars salary two months' pay and expenses with alderman Hesketh voting no while mayor Caldwell vetoed none. The panel also passed a 680000 bond issue to retrack Firnt Ave purchase 25 street cars and fund the Greenwood line acquisition.
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Mexican Rebels Growing Bolder in Northern California Threat
A carefully planned revolt threatened to spark open war in northern Mexico against the Obregon government. Clashes erupted along the line between supporters of deposed governor Esta ban Cantu and federal forces. American cavalry patrolled the California border to prevent gun running.
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Obregon
Estaban Cantu
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Seek Habeas Corpus for Mrs Obenchain
A petition for writ of habeas corpus to free Mrs Mada lynne Obenchain of Los Angeles is expected to be acted upon by the California supreme court in Sacramento. The court denied a mandamus request to dismiss her or order an immediate trial, and her lawyers argued she has been jailed beyond the 60 day limit.
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Supreme Court
Rare Exposition Buildings Demolished on University Campus
The Y M C A Men’s building on the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition site has been demolished after being condemned as unsafe by Fred Elwell. Other expo buildings, including the state museum balcony and the forestry building, are deemed unsafe and may be razed. The university library and remaining frame structures loom as nonviable.
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Fred ©. Elwell
State Museum
Library of the University
Downstairs Store Offers Inexpensive Home Textiles
Napkins at 5 cents each, plain hemmed 18 inch squares, excellent wear from artillery cloth. Japanese Toweling 12 inch width for drapery or toweling, patterns Bamboo Wisra Chrysanthemum Bluebird, bolt $1.10, 10 yard bolt $THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE N excellent dress Charmeuse shades in Navy Brown Rust Pekin blue American Beauty Coral Rose Burnt-Orange Jade Purple, 36 inches wide at 1.65 a yard.
Covered Sewing Baskets Promoted At The Downstairs Store
A display of dark finish bamboo sewing baskets with tassels and rings in five sizes offered by The Downstairs Store. Prices range from 25 cents to 1 dollar, highlighting affordable decorative and utility baskets for homes.
Britain’s Role as Key Factor in Far East Conflict
Washington dispatch notes that Britain’s stance could determine peace or war in the Pacific amid Japanese aims. It argues England’s moral and financial backing helped Japan in 1904 and now Britain’s neutral posture may curb Nippon’s moves, with American and British leaders seeking a broader understanding to avoid war.
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Britain
Japan
America
Orient
England
Pacific
Russia
Manchuria
Great Britain
Asia
Amer
Big Tim Murphy Sentenced to Six Years in Leavenworth
In Chicago on November 15, "Big Tim" Murphy a political and labor leader received six years in Leavenworth prison and a $30,000 fine for conspiracy tied to the $395,000 born station mail robbery. Vincenzo Cosmano and Gieran drew four years and $20,000 fines, while Paul Bolanti was fined $10,000 and sentenced to two years.
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Big Tim” Murphy
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Gieran
Paul Bolanti
Romans originated the mile as the unit of linear measure
A brief note references historical origin of the mile attributed to the Romans. The fragment also includes an advertising line urging “Mother, bring home some Boeldt's Milk Bread” as a product cue.
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