Arms Conference Near End and Far Eastern Treaty Beginnings
Washington reports Arthur James Balfour and Lord Lee will sail for home January 14 impliedly signaling early conference closure. France approves submarine rules aligning with British demands, banning torpedoing merchant ships. Naval committee sets carrier tonnage limits: US and Britain five carriers each, Japan three, France and Italy two each.
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Washington
Arthur James Balfour
Lord Lee
Home
Geddes
Balfour
Lees
Naval Committee of the Arms Conference
United States
Great Britain
Japan
France
Italy
Submarine Controversy Heats Up In Washington
Washington December 31 The submarine controversy continues to unfold as officials and lawmakers debate strategic options and potential policy shifts.
American Marines Convicted for Slaying in Nicaragua
American marines tried by a naval tribunal aboard the Galveston were found guilty of slaying and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. Their names were not released. The clash with Nicara guan police left three policemen dead and several civilians wounded.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Orc
Galveston
Alaska Forecasts a Prosperous 1922 in Juneau and Alaska
The year 1921 ends with liquidation behind Alaska and Juneau expects recovery in 1922. Secretary Hoover’s outlook supports increased business and better conditions, with Juneau finishing the year strong and hopeful. The Empire thanks readers and wishes a happy New Year and a prosperous 1922.
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Juneau
Alaska
Hoover
Farmer Dies On His Own Funeral Pyre
H. E. Perrin a 60 year old farmer from Grandview shot himself after setting his home ablaze in Yakima county Washington The man left a note saying he had tried to reconcile but was driven to desperation and could not endure heart pressure Mrs Perrin had recently left for California
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Yakima
Wash
H. E. Perrin
Grandview
Historic Castle in Brechen Burns: Loss Heavy
Kin naird Castle, home of Lord Southesk, a 14th century Gothic and Italian architectural gem in Brechen, burned with a famed picture gallery of 170 old masters and a library of 10 000 volumes. Much furniture from early Scottish kings perished. losses estimated at 1,000 900 pounds.
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Brechen
Sesilland
Kinnaird Castle
Southesk
Great Britain
Dutch throne succession settled for all time
The Dutch second Chamber passed a bill settling the royal succession. A German prince cannot ascend the throne after Princess Juliana’s death, with succession limited to collateral descendants of Queen Wilhelmina in the uncle aunt or cousin degree. The measure opens a potential referendum on monarchy versus republic.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Juliana
Wilhelmina
Booze Runners Are Under Offense by King County Sheriff
Seattle report says Sheriff Matt Starwich led raids against New Year liquor runners. Jack Martin was shot and badly wounded during a raid on a house with a still. A tavern was raided and an apitomobile party awaiting liquor shipment captured. Five men were seized at Magnolia Beach while waiting for a shipment.
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Seattle
King County
Matt Starwich
Jack Martin
Magnolia Beach
Mrs Abe Attel Arrest Reveals Mail Robbery Motive
New York December 31 The arrest of Mrs Abe Attell divorced wife of the former pugilist Sam Gold and Harry Cohen may identify principals in the July 18 mail robbery. Bonds worth 1 500 000 were stolen en route from the New York Federal Reserve Bank to the Treasury Department in Washington. Many bonds passed, some were cancelled by perforation or stamped paid.
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New York
Abe Atttell
Sam Gold
Harry Cohen
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury Department of Washington
Trains Snowbound in Foreigh Mountain Sections
Four Canadian National trains are snow bound in the Foreigh Mountain sections after severe storms swept Nova Scotia yesterday and rage today, causing major delays across the network in Moncton New Brunswick.
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Moncton
N. B
Canadian National
Foreigh Mountain
Nova Scotia
Rear End Collision Kills Two on Elevated Trains
In New York on December 31 two people were killed and fifteen injured when two elevated passenger trains collided from the rear as passengers were boarding a car. Authorities investigated the cause as the trains failed to slow in time.
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New York
Diplomatic Relations Restored as Lang Presents Credentials
Washington on December 21 marks the official resumption of U S Germany diplomatic ties when Carl Lang German chargé d affaires presented credentials to Secretary of State Charles E Hughes.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Carl Lang
Charles E. Hughes
Last American Soldier Killed At War's End
Indianapolis dispatch reports the last American service member killed in World War I near Verdun on November 11 1918. A sergeant from the 79th Division reportedly left his lines at 1055 moments before the armistice and was fatally wounded near a German machine gun, as four Germans carried him to American lines at 11 sharp. The case, details of unit and identity, remain unconfirmed by Major Albert T Rich and the American Legion queries.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
79Th
Legion
Albert T. Rich
Verdun
Rich
William H. Oary
W. J. Nicholson
Oury
14Th Infantry
Canal Zone
General Nicholson
Washington
U S Army Officers Die In Auto Plunge Off Cliff
Manila December 31 Captain Minery and Lieutenant C Davis of the 15th Coast Artillery were instantly killed when the automobile they rode in plunged over a cliff this forenoon at an overseas post.
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Manila
Minery
C. Davis
15Th Coast Artillery
Strike Sympathizers Arrested in Sioux City
In Sioux City fifty three alleged strike sympathizers were arrested and one man was shot slightly during packing house disorders today. The incident underscores rising tensions as labor actions ripple through the city. Local authorities reported the clash occurred near multiple packing houses with no further injuries.
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Sioux City
Armed Troops Called to Mexican Senate Chambers
In Mexico City armed troops were deployed to quell fighting in the galleries of the Chamber of Deputies between Liberal Constitutionalists and Social Democrats. The confrontation occurred this afternoon as tensions flared in the legislative chamber.
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Mexico City
Mexican Chamber of Deputies
Canadian Lobby Active in Washington Favors Tariff
Robert Allen of the West Coast Lumbermen's Association told the Senate finance committee that a tariff on timber and shingles is favored. He accused a "Canadian lobby" in Washington of conducting insidious propaganda against the tariff and said Canadian shingle makers were assessed 47000 dollars to fund the fight in Washington.
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Washington
Robert Allen
West Qoast Lumbermen’s Association
Senate
Allen
Lenine Keeps Role as Soviet Government Head
Riga reports Lenine remains executive head of the Russian Soviet government after the Ninth All Russian Soviet Congress votes unanimously. A Moscow radio dispatch confirms the continuation of his leadership just before the congress adjourns.
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Lenine
Riga
Moscoor
Rules of road to be changed soon in B C
British Columbia will switch to right side traffic starting tomorrow. The move alters streetcar routes, requires updates to 319 cars with $350,000 provincial aid, and changes 366 miles of track. The change, long supported by auto clubs, aligns BC with Ontario Quebec Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Lower Mainland
Vancouver Island
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Victoria
New Westminster
Harding Grants Pardon To Cincinnati Banker
President Harding pardoned J. Herman Merks a Cincinnati banker convicted of violating the espionage act during the war. This action follows Merks requests for clemency and reflects wartime era parole considerations affecting financial leaders in Ohio.
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Harding
Cincinnati
Washington
J. Herman Merks
Termination of Hatchery Supt Joe Sprague Named
The Alaska Fish Commission announced the termination of A. J. Sprague as Superintendent of Territorial Hatcheries effective December 31. Gov. Scott C. Bone and Charles D. Garfield signed the release. No successor named. Commission to meet early next month to decide future leadership. Sprague, long linked with Alaska fish culture, had led initial hatchery efforts and continued in the role since 1918.
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A. J. Sprague
Alaska Fish Commission
Scott C. Bone
Charles D. Garfield
Commission
Cordova
Sprague
Garagne
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Alaska Gastineau
Alaska Fish and Game Club
Juneau
American Professors Carried Away by Turks Near Constantinople
In Athens on December 31, several American professors from an orphanage at Derindamna near Constantinople were abducted by Turk Nationalists. A Constantinople dispatch says the fate of the professors is unknown.
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Athens
Derindamna
Constantinople
Debs Freed by President Harding in Act of Grace
Attorney General Daugherty announced Debs was freed by President Harding through an act of grace. He said Debs remains unforgiven for violating the war laws, noting the government does not pardon that offense.
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Washington
Daugherty
Frugene V
Debs
Harding
United States
St. Louis Nationals to train in Orange Texas next spring
Manager Branch Rickey announced that the St. Louis Nationals will conduct spring training in Orange Texas again, continuing the team’s offseason routine and preparations for the upcoming season.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Nationals
Orange
Tex
Branch Rickey
Good Cheer Reflected for New Year Prospects
New York December 31 business prospects for next year appear hopeful as American Bankers Association publicizes statements from bankers. Thomas B McAdams says the future of business and finance in the United States is most encouraging. John G Lonsdale notes anxiety past and mid year should show victory. J A House links prosperity to Europe’s finance and politics and calls strikes for higher wages inappropriate as labor should bear a fair share of deflation.
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New York
American Bankers’ Association
Thomas B. McAdams
Association
United States
John G. Lonsdale
National Bank of Commerce
St. Louis
J. A. House
Guardian Savings & Trust Company
Cleveland
Europe
House
Tariff Makers Set to Redraft Bill Early February
Washington December 31 The Senate tariff makers plan to start next week redrafting the permanent tariff bill passed by the House last spring. They aim to have the measure ready to be sent to the Senate in February. The majority agree a special arrangement is needed to protect American industry from cheap Central European production.
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Washington
Senate
House
Europe
One Dead in Western Nebraska High Winds
High winds in Western Nebraska caus ed one death at Gering. Property damage remains un estimated at Ames and Grand Island, per advices.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Gering
AlMamee
Grand Island
Alaska Chief Fisheries Commissioner to Resign
Washington dispatches say Henry OMalley of Seattle is favored to replace retiring Dr Hugh M Smith as United States Commissioner of Fisheries. OMalley has long held Pacific Coast and Alaska hatchery duties in the Bureau of Fisheries, with strong backing from Oregon Washington and Alaska. West Virginia pushes its candidate George M Bowers now a congressman supporting OMalley.
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Washington
Pacific Northwest
Henry O'Malley
Seattle
Hugh M. Smith
Oregon
Akiska
O'Malley
West Virginia
Wilson
George M. Bowers
Mr. Bowers
Congress
United States
Northwest States
Alaska
Bureau of Fisheries
Bake Lake
Wash
Bureau
Pacific Coast
Washington, D. C
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Amy Kaukonen
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