Lansing Pact Test of Parley Over Ishii Agreement
Washington moves to renew and settle the long running dispute over the 1917 Lansing Ishii Agreement. The accord is seen as crucial to Japan's influence in China and the broader Far East. Senator Borah and former Secretary Lansing discuss its meaning and limits as the arms conference proceeds.
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Ironic Irish origin reveal surprises John Scully
John Scully, raised by Italians, learns he was born in Ireland and jokes about eating Irish food like corned beef and cabbage, saying he can still enjoy Irish cuisine despite losing his brogue.
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John Scully
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Briand Cools Peace Ideals Says Bryan
The peace mood cools after Briand seeks arms restraint while Hughes naval plan stirs care. Debates on military power vs disarmament rise as France risks reviving war talks. The US could trade 10 billion in Allied debts for lasting peace and smaller armed forces.
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Festive Day at Big Fruit Show in Seattle
Thanksgiving program at the Pacific Northwest fruit exposition Bell street terminal celebrates the largest fruit crop in the three Northwest states. Exhibits open all day and night with music college night and late attractions for Washington State college visitors. A fruit tree planted in 1954 in Pierce county arrived last, entered by D H Woolery.
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Sinn Fein Delegates and British Officials Hold Lloyd George Talks
British and Sinn Fein delegates met in the house of lords for further discussion of Lloyd George proposals. Representing Britain were Lord Birkenhead and Sir Gordon Hewart, while Michael Collins Arthur Griffith and D B Duffy spoke for Sinn Fein. The plan reportedly offers Ulster financial reimbursement to win Orange acceptance of the all Irish parliament scheme and avoids coercion unless Ulster agrees. Sir James Craig plans to meet Lloyd George Friday morning before returning to Belfast.
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Thanksgiving Dinner for Seattle's Homeless Guests
Fifteen homeless men recruited by Salvation Army corps No 2 are today’s Thanksgiving guests of Mrs. Taylor at a hotel on Belmont Avenue. A turkey dinner is being served to the men and their guests.
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Community Chest workers take holiday as drive continues
The Community Chest seeks to raise over 190000 more with a final two day drive after reporting 550119.39 collected by Tuesday morning. Several hundred workers remained on duty hoping holiday generosity from Thanksgiving shoppers will push total above 106000 still needed. The Clemmer theatre pledges 7 percent of receipts for December 3 to 9 and Herbert Rawlinson stars in The Millionaire during Chest week. Seattle fire department members add nearly 900 in cash to the fund.
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Labor Secretary Sees Brighter Day
Washington November 24 Secretary of Labor Davis in a Thanksgiving statement to United Press said the country is slowly edging back to prosperity. He noted that current conditions are vastly better than mid summer and that the improvement is highly encouraging despite a rough road ahead.
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Bandit Is Seized at Close of Orgy
SALT LAKE CITY Utah Nov 24 Jean Foey 25 a daring bandit who held up five clerks at Skaggs store while hundreds passed Saturday night was captured late yesterday by police and confessed The loot was 8000 but only 1800 was recovered in Foey s possession A drunken orgy at a roadhouse where Foey posed as a millionaire led to his arrest His companion has not yet been captured.
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China doubts Britain and aims for an international China plan
Chinese authorities question Britain's aims in extending the Anglo Japanese alliance and read into the conference moves that would internationalize China. They doubt the Root principles, warn of Japanese concessions, and fear foreign troops on Chinese soil while awaiting potential fiscal autonomy.
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Girls Knocked Under Trolley In Dexter Garfield Crash
Three girls were seriously injured in a double auto crash at Dexter avenue and Garfield street. Catherine Tobin, 22, will lose a leg. Ethel Lane, 14, and Nora Howard, 19, are hospitalized with bruises and cuts. Tobin was dragged under a street car. drivers fled or surrendered, police seek the other motorist.
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Dallas Police Hunt Armed Man After Wife Shooting
Dallas officers using riot guns searched the negro section for "Texa Red" who shot and wounded his wife Ethel Holmes. He is said to be armed with a repeating rifle and has threatened to kill any arresting officer.
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Convicts Celebrate With Thanksgiving Track Meet at San Quentin
At San Quentin on Thanksgiving the eighth annual field and track meet was held inside the prison under the Olympia club of San Francisco. Guests Ty Cobb and Walter Mails attended with umpire George Hildebrand presiding and Coast League president William H McCarthy present. Prizes included belts socks tobacco and other useful articles.
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Tokyo overrules rumors on delegation size
The report states there is no truth in circulating rumors about a change, with officials explaining that Vice Foreign Minister Hanibara’s appointment to the delegation was planned long ago to bring the group to four members.
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England Regrets Briands France Armament Policy
London Nov 24 The London Chronicle declares Britain disappointed that Briand did not agree to substantial French arms cuts. It faults France for confusing issues and blocking military limitations, stating Britain remains loyal to naval reduction while fearing broader armament limits.
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Lloyd George May Sail December 3
London officials report Premier Lloyd George may sail for America on December 3 to attend the Washington disarmament conference. Departure hinges on Irish peace difficulties, with Cunard tentative reservations for the Aquitania on that date.
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Hanihara Named Japan Fourth Delegate
Washington November 4 Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Hanihara of Japan has been named a fourth principal delegate to the arms conference. Prince Tokugawa said Hanihara will not replace Ambassador Shidehara due to the ambassador’s ongoing duties and denied any friction within the delegation.
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Briand Departed Washington After Arms Conference
Premier Briand of France, praising the Washington arms talks, bade farewell amid staff, saying the conference did much for France and expressed happiness as he prepared to leave for New York.
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France’s Jusserand Bids Farewell at Washington
A sizable crowd including Ambassador Jusserand gathered at an early-hour departure to bid the French statesman bon voyage. He voiced gratitude for the conference, noting it clarified France’s stance to the world and Germany’s perception of it.
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Funeral for Bandy to Be Held Sunday
Funeral services for C. W. Bandy Seattle lumberman who drowned when Aviator Eddie Hubbard s seaplane wrecked during a forced landing in last Sunday's snowstorm will be held at Butterworth s chapel next Sunday noon. Services will be in charge of Seattle lodge No. 92 B PO EL assisted by other organizations of which Bandy was a member.
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Arbuckle Spends Holiday Quietly
San Francisco reports a weary Arbuckle resting amid his Thanksgiving dinner as his trial on Virginia Rappe’s death remains adjourned until tomorrow. His brother Durfee, wife, and perhaps a half dozen companions stay away from cameras as defense teams prepare for the next court session.
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