Telegraph ConventIon Faces US Commercial Opposition
Washington reports a proposed telegraph convention drafted by the International Communications Conference is opposed by American commercial telegraph firms. They fear wartime powers and possible government censorship in peacetime, despite American commissioners approving the plan with undisclosed reservations.
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Irish Peace Is Regarded as Hopeful
London reports say soldiers raided Queenstown and arrested town clerk Hugh O Reille after seditious documents were found. The Ennis residence of Bishop M Fogarty was searched with papers seized. Cardinal Logue and labor leader Henderson discussed efforts to reach a permanent Irish settlement.
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Mn Henderson
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Argentina Stands Put on Action
The report of the committee on relations between the council and assembly sparked a long debate. Lord Robert Cecil for the Union of South Africa challenged limits on assembly competence and urged amendments to permit examination of questions within league jurisdiction. The amendment was adopted and the report approved.
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Interallied Conference Set for France in Twenty Days
Paris reports via Matin that the next interallied conference will convene in France in about twenty days. The brief note identifies France as the host nation for the forthcoming talks among allied powers.
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Paris
France
Mrs Wilson Hosts Tea With Mrs Harding at White House
Washington December 6 AP Mrs Warren G Harding wife of the president elect has accepted an invitation from Mrs Wilson to have tea at the White House this week.
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Washington
Warren G. Harding
Wilson
Senatorial Courtesy and Senate Cooperation in Harding Speech
In a speech to the Senate, Harding stresses the need for executive sustains and senate cooperation as he plans to direct his political fortunes, praises the Senate’s role, and seeks consensus beyond party lines for the remaining months of the current administration. He laments the end of longstanding personal ties on the floor and hopes for continued cordial relations despite official changes.
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Harding Receives Ovation At Senate Departure
Senator Harding ended a speech with a long ovation as senators and spectators crowded the chamber. He spent about half an hour shaking hands with colleagues and capitol employees on his way to Senator edge’s office where an open house awaited friends. Mrs Harding attended the gallery during her husband’s address.
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Gate City Commandery meets December 7 for officers and degree
Gate City Commandery No 4 H T holds regular session Tuesday December 7 at 8 pm. Regular order of business and election of officers for the ensuing year, followed by a degree of the chapel. Sir Knights urged to attend. FE A Krussman E C H 8 Hamilton Rec d7.
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Adjourned Session Opens as Sixty Sixth Congress Meets
The sixty sixth congress begins its adjourned session in Washington with formal ceremonies. President Wilson’s annual message awaits as lawmakers push appropriation bills and plan for actions under President-Elect Harding. Senate and house organize committees and swear in new members amid retirement of veterans.
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Return of Constantine Sparks Greek Crisis and Cresting Support
In Athens a theater of royal sympathy emerges as a Princess Anastasia and a woman in pale yellow cheer Constantine's return. Britain refuses further Greek aid if Constantine resumes the throne while France demands loan repayment. Premier Rhallis says actions hinge on popular will. the regent awaits Constantine's word.
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George Rhallis
Tacoma Man Finds Relief From Indigestion and Rheumatism
A Tacoma foreman at Puget Sound Electric Co describes Tanlac easing long standing indigestion rheumatism and nerve troubles. He reports improved appetite weight gain and better sleep after taking Tanlac and credits his wife with similar recovery after she began the remedy. The ad notes Tanlac is sold in Pocasset at Bailey's Book Store Pharmacy and new druggists in every town.
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Seed Show Conference Set For Nampa Idaho
A state seed show conference in Nampa January 10 to 14 will cover marketing farm products. Topics include engineers irrigation seed growers and dairy and swine interests with major speakers from Idaho and outside the state. Governor Davis will address a joint session.
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Idaho
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Idaho Irrigation Congress
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Japan Expands Seaplane Corps to Fifteen Units
Tokyo December 4 AP The navy department grows its seaplane corps from two to fifteen units totaling 280 planes and a mother ship of British design now under construction.
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Navy Department
Harding urges rapid passage of appropriation bills
President Elect Harding told senators to push all appropriation bills quickly to clear the decks for a special session to be held as soon as possible after March 4. He plans to resign from the Senate between January 10 and 15 and appoint Frank B. Willis of Ohio to fill the unexpired term.
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Elaine Negroes Granted New Trial By Arkansas Supreme Court
The Arkansas Supreme Court reversed six Elaine death penalty cases from Phillips County and remanded for new trials finding error in the circuit court’s refusal to allow evidence of prejudice in jury selection against Negroes.
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Famous chemist Chauvenet dies in Denver at 78
Regis Chauvenet president emeritus of the Colorado School of Mines and a noted chemist and metallurgist died in Denver at age 78. He had previously worked in Missouri and served in scientific leadership roles before relocating to Colorado.
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Regis Chauvenet
Colorado Ol of Mines
Colorado
St. Louis
Missouri Geological Ys
Scouts Conference Opens in Omaha to Organize Councils
A conference of Boy Scout council representatives from Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Iowa and the UK began in Omaha with George Fisher of New York assistant national Scout executive outlining plans to create council organizations not yet under supervision.
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Wyoming
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Iowa
George Fisher
New York
Prohibition Enforcement Expanded to Philippine Islands Proposed
AP dispatch from Washington reports Representative Randall of California introduced an amendment to the Volstead law seeking extension of prohibition enforcement to the Philippine Islands. The proposal would widen federal liquor control to new territorial areas as part of ongoing national efforts.
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Philippine Islands
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Idall
More Witnesses Testify in Pacific Coast League Fixing Probe
Los Angeles county grand jury heard two more witnesses, Mack Zimmer and Jeff Dean, a cigar store manager, in the Pacific Coast League game fixing inquiry. It was indicated these could be the last witnesses and a report might be filed today or tomorrow.
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Los Angeles
Mrs Frances Hyde Granted Divorce From Dr B C Slyde
Frances Hyde wins an absolute divorce from Dr B Clark Slyde in Kansas City. She gains custody of their two children, Clark Hyde Jr. and Frances Hyde, with the decree restricting the doctor from seeing them. Slyde faced three trials for the murder of Colonel Thomas W Swope, including one conviction and two mistrials.
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Frances Hyde
B. Clark Slyde
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Swope
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