Harding to Urge New Tariff Bill and Aid for U S Marine
Washington dispatches report President Harding pressing a tariff bill and援 aid for U S Marines amid renewed naval talks among the Big Nine. British influence aims to align Japanese naval ratio with the United States, with Japan likely proposing further terms. China defers its troop withdrawal request as nine powers debate the program and aircraft carrier plans.
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Washington
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Briand Reaches Havre in France After Five Week Absence
Premier Briand landed at Havre this morning after a five week absence. He was greeted with deference but not enthusiasm as crowds watched from a distance and officials offered ceremonial welcomes in quiet fashion.
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Briand
France
Havre
Lloyd George to Attend Arms Conference in Washington
Premier Lloyd George announced he will travel to the United States to attend the Washington Arms Conference starting December 12. The journey follows his statement made in London on December 3.
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Lloyd George
London
United States
Washington
Prominent Men to Attend Big Colorado River Conference
In Riverside California an open forum will be held December 9 10 and 3 on developing the Colorado River under the League of the Southwest. It will feature debates on water and power policies with leaders from Salt Lake City Denver Phoenix Los Angeles and Sonora Mexico.
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Riverside
Cal
Colorado River
League of the Southwest
Colorado
Simon Bamberger
Utah
Salt Lake City
Denver
FE. M. Ammons
Phoenix
Richard E. Sloan
Arizona
William “Mulholland
Power Bureau
Los Angeles
Mexico
Sonora
Native Band Does the Trick in Bayview Sea Lions Visit
In Craig Alaska on December 3 native residents witnessed three sea lions wander into Bayview village. Two animals climbed a 10 foot stair and another slid 400 feet along the main street drawing a crowd that patted the creatures. After an hour the sea lions headed back toward the water as Bayview’s brass band played nearby, a likely lure.
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Craig
Alaska
Bayview Village
Bayview Brass Band
Filipinos Not Able To Govern
Washington dispatch reports the Wood-Forbes mission finds Philippine progress but a long road remain before self governance. The study criticizes top heavy administration full of red tape and autocratic methods with insufficient supervision and personnel contact.
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Washington
Wood-Forbes Mission
Parcel Post Used to Move Bridge Material to Weaverville
Weaverville California residents received a cargo of steel for a Trinity River cable suspension bridge. The 240 foot long seven foot wide structure, designed for pedestrians and saddle horses, largely used Sacramento shipped material. Flooring was cut locally.
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Weaverville
Wal
Trinity River
Sacramento
Montana Bank President Found Dead Near Home
Dr. P. Peeler, president of the Bank of Commerce in Kalispell, Montana, was found shot today near his home. Officials say it is believed to be a case of death by his own action, though the cause remains unknown.
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Kalispel, Mont
P. Peeler
Bank of Commerce
New Irish settlement proposals discussed in Dublin meeting
London reports Premier Lloyd George met Sinn Fein representatives but details of the discussion remain unclear. In Dublin the Irish Parliament and Cabinet meet to consider the British government’s latest proposals, which are said to show some advances over earlier terms.
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London
Lloyd George
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Attack on Jail in Londonderry Ends in Bloodshed
Police repelled an assault on the Londonderry jail last night. Two policemen were killed and several attackers were captured in the raid.
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Londonderry
Pec
Threats Target Arbu buckle Counsel in San Francisco Case
Milton Cohen, one of Arbuckle's counsel, says he received a death threat letter saying he and his fat friend must fail if the actor is acquitted. In San Francisco Irene Morgan, defense witness, was found unconscious and thought drugged, but is reported out of danger after eating candy from a man seen at the trial.
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Charlotte Rich
California
Albert E. du Brin
New York
San Francisco
Miss Rich
Mr. du Grin
Mrs. du Grin
Milton Cohen
Arbucckle
Dec
Irene Morgan
Arbuckle
Cliff Hotel
Flood danger averted near Seattle in mountain drop
Flood danger near Seattle eased as a sudden temperature drop in the mountains caused swollen streams to retreat to their banks. After heavy rains had raised flood risk, officials say danger is now believed to be over for the area.
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Seattle
Priest Guilty of Assault Attempt on 15 Year Old
Reverend Father Francis Wrenn, formerly at Akron Iowa, was found guilty by a jury of assault with intent to commit rape against Ethel Bray aged 15 in Lenare Jaws.
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Lenare
Jaws
Francis Wrenn
Akron
Iowa
Ethel Bray
Parted by Ambition Constance Talmadge Split With Husband
Constance Talmadge admits separation from John Piagulou in Los Angeles after a monthlong dispute over her film career. She says they quietly parted, denying any third party, and notes his foreign background and differing temperaments. She remains with sister Natalia Keaton in Los Angeles.
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Constance Talmadge
John Piagulou
Los Angeles
Talmadge
Miss Talmadge
California
Natalia
Buster Keaton
Robbing the mails judged dangerous and unprofitable
Kansas City December 3. Post office inspector Joe P. Johnston in charge of the district warns robbing government trains as a career is dangerous and unprofitable. He notes registered mail robberies occur but offer little chance of riches, since most bandits are killed or jailed quickly. Marine guards and escorts for mail crews now protect valuable shipments.
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Kansas City
Joe P. Johnston
Johnston
Mr. Johnston
Prohibitionists Vow World Campaign To Dry Up Nations
The National Prohibition Party executive committee announced a cooperative campaign with temperance groups in other countries to carry the gospel of prohibition worldwide and save prohibition in the United States.
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Chicago
United States
National Prohibition Party
Harding Will Suggest Work For Congress
Washington dispatch reports in official circles that President Harding will address the new Congress with a focus on tariff reform and the merchant marine. He is expected to urge speedy passage of a revised tariff bill and support for a ship subsidy to aid coastwise shipping. The message may also request immediate passage of the Allied debt refunding bill.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
United States
Morse Detention Request Sparks Embassy Action
Washington reports the American Embassy asked France to provisional detain shipbuilder and financier Charles W. Morse, whose companies are under DOJ scrutiny. Havre notes Morse landed after promising police he would sail back to New York on the Paris next Friday, saying he has nothing to fear and will return if requested by his government.
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Washington
Charles W. Morse
Havre
Department of Justice
Morse
France
New York
Paris
Florida cigar workers strike over wage scale
Eight thousand cigar makers in factories in ITY Florida walked out demanding a resumption of the old wage scale. The action follows a similar strike by ten thousand men in West Tampa.
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Ity, Fla
West Tampa
Ford Can Make Good Now Has Chance to Buy Navies
Washington reports Henry Ford could buy seven or eight battleships from the American navy and convert them into agricultural implements and plowshares. Navy officials indicate limited sale possible if world powers agree on large scrapping, with salvage of materials emphasized. Ford says the plan may restore public confidence and spur further disarmament moves.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Ford
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