Cooling Time Pledge Key to Four-Power Pacific Accord
The proposed four-power treaty among the United States Great Britain Japan and France would require a cooling-off period before any Pacific disputes escalate. Yap would be covered by a separate instrument with Hawaii treated as U.S. mainland. Negotiations proceed behind executive sessions with Hughes Balfour and Kato leading.
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HARDING
Pacific Islands
Hawaii
Hughes
United States
Great Britain
Japan
France
London
Tokyo
Hawais
hina
Mr Balfour
Baron Kato
Haramg
Washington
Senate
House
Tokyo approves four power Pacific treaty
The Japanese diplomatic council formally approved the proposed four power treaty for settlement of Pacific differences at a meeting at Premier Takahashi’s residence, according to a Tokyo telegram to the Nippu Jiji.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Japanese diplomatic council
Takahashi
Tokyo
Nippu Jiji
Optimism at Washington on Far East talks and China Japan progress
Reports from Washington describe growing optimism in Japan and China over possible resolutions at the conference. Key steps include a China territorial integrity pledge and a neutral stance in future wars, plus Japanese readiness to transfer public property in Shantung and delay further talks on the Kigachow Tsi nanti railway. Chinese officials deny broad resignations, insisting unity amid procedural disagreements while Manchuria and leased territories receive continued discussion.
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Japan
Kiao-Chow
whole of nine nations
China
Associated Press
Washington
Samantang
Tokyo
Kinochow
Shangtung
Chna
Kigachow-Tsi
nanti
ee Schmenhdt
Alfred Sze
18 Dead 20 Ships Lost in Hurricane
A northwest hurricane battered coastlines causing extensive loss of life and wrecks. Nine men, four women, and two children perished on the schooner Passiport near Bay Verde, with many vessels wrecked including the Jean and Mary. Widespread damage reported, with government anxieties over Newfoundland fishing fleet safety as lines and communications failed.
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Associated Press
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Passiport
Bay Verde
Jean and
Mary
D P Ingraham
Penguin iland
Bronday
U. S
Ingraham
United States
Jean and Mary
Fogo
Hamilton Sound
Pengui island
Philadelphia
Jean
Maraiso
Penguin island
Cape Breton
Newfoundland
Halifax
Halifas
marine and fisheries
Bethlehem
Shippegan Island
Resignations Denied By Chinese Delegation Members
The Chinese delegation at the armament conference faced conflicting reports on resignations. Dr Wei said Admiral Tsai Ting-kan and Chow Tzu-chi had not resigned, while Tuau was the only high official to resign, and his acceptance by Peking was unclear. Other sources suggested unofficial resignations amid displeasure with handling.
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Sze
Dr Wei
Wellington Koo
Tsai‘Ting-kan
Chow Tzu-chi
Dr Tuau
Peking
Wei
Huang Fu
Admiral Tsai
Chew
Tsai
Chow
Shantung
Predicts Parley Success in Red Cross Speech
President Harding and Secretary Hughes express strong confidence in the conference on arms limitation and Pacific issues. They praise American influence and expect substantial results, with Harding declaring the next steps toward ending war will be announced and Hughes noting the talks are progressing well.
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Washington Post Co
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Harding
Hughes
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American Red Cross
Codling Time in Disputes Harding's Hopes Realized
The issue highlights optimism over the Far East and tariff elasticity, with reports on the Packers riot and a seven shot incident. It notes De Valera calls aids, 18 dead and 20 ships lost, Guatemala's potential crisis, and 2 weeks' preparedness plans. Mellon asks for revision and Day's Far East statement. The index lists items across sections including Mrs. Van Winkle, a fighting cop, a princess treasury, and calls for centralized high school reforms.
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Far East
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Guatemala
Mellon
Van Winkle
Treasury
High Schdor
Harrison
Air Service Bureau
Society
Simon
Labor Board
Guatemala coup may bring on war in region
Reports from Guatemala City relay that efforts to form a legal congress follow President Carlos Herrera's overthrow. Herrera is said to have resigned to permit a provisional government, with a constituent assembly to ratify changes. Dispatches claim about twelve killed as the revolt lasted around two hours. Herrera and cabinet believed imprisoned, while the capital remained calm. Manuel Estrada Canera in Washington had no new word.
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Carlos Harrera
Guatemala City
Francisco Sanches Latour
America
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ane
dtSHAIGH
Bietsur
Herrera
Mr. Latour
mustetary
Manuel Estrada Canera
Washington
Julio Bisnehi
United States
legation
Louis P. Aguirre
Pacn
London
Associated Press
Georges
King George
David Lloyd George
cmef
he majesty s
Buckingham
Lady Greenswood
Streat
Greenwood
Hamar Greenwood
Ireland
Michael Davitt
Wales
Whale killed by gunfire at Panama Canal entrance
A 120 foot, 125 ton whale drifted into the Panama Canal entrance and could not free itself. Canal workers attempted salvage, blasting the carcass with bombs after failure to hoist it. The decomposing creature was ultimately killed and removed from the water.
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Caribbean
Atlantic
Panama canal
War Department
canal
pier No 6
Mount Hope
Elastic tariff plan gains favorable Senate reaction in 1921
The Washington Post reports Congress welcomed President Mardings elastic tariff concept as a flexible tool to adjust duties without fixed schedules. Hearings may run into January. Finance Committee unlikely to report this year amid calls for broad authority to the President via the tariff commission.
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Senate
Finance Committee
GEORGE ROTHWELL BROWN
Washington Post Co
Congress
Mardings
Harding
manuf
tariff commission
Irish Breaking: Strikes, Riots, and Dublin Accord Sparks
Across Minnesota and Nebraska to Fort Worth and Chicago, strikes trigger injunctions and clashes. Police move against picketing at packing plants in St Paul and Omaha while Dublin, London, and Belfast handle the new Irish Free State talks. De Valera’s cabinet and Sinn Fein debate terms as crowds cheer in a tense but hopeful atmosphere.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
South Omaha
Fort Worth
Chicago
Uect
Leral
middle West
Kansas City
Harry B Burton
Zimmer
Downing street
Ireland
London
Dublin
Belfast
Westminster
Eamon de Valera
Sinn
James Craig
Ulster
all- Ireland
Irish Free State
Bank robbery ends in police kill in Grand Rapids
Four of six bandits looted the Grand Rapids Savings Bank of 14000 today. They shot and killed one police officer and seriously wounded another when officers attacked a hiding house on the city outskirts. The bandits fled after a wrecked car crash near a freight train. Two other armed men later forced an automobile driver to take them from town.
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Associated Press
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