09 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1921
Page
1
British, Japanese and French meet with Americans as talks on a four power Pacific accord progress. Italy may join. Tokyo response expected as eight nations discuss naval ratios and the four points for China.
The Nine Power conference committee adopts a compromise resolution barring any treaty or understanding that would impair the Root resolutions. The plan, drafted by Sir Auckland Geddes and supported by Britain, meets Japanese and U S objections and allows China to participate in future discussions affecting its region.
Berlin reports reveal Palatinate Bank losses of 340 million marks and rising fears of more failures. Other West German banks face large write downs and potential insolvencies as exchange and securities reversals crash the market. Berlin institutions brace for further collapses amid warnings against bank runs.
A major blaze at St Josephs Home for the Blind in Jersey City Jersey City N J saved about 100 inmates today as attendants firemen and police evacuated the structure More than 50 blind women some paralyzed were carried out Many fainted Some women were lowered from ladders by firemen from the second floor A sister operated an elevator to bring children down from the third floor Patrolman John Hartman carried three women through smoke and collapsed He was hospitalized Father McInerney sustained a left arm abrasion carrying an aged woman to safety and returned to duty
In Astrakhan typhus smallpox cholera and the so called black death have appeared as famine conditions worsen in the region. Moscow reports 3000 new beds for typhus patients while earlier dispatches noted over 2000 cases in the city and rising deaths in famine districts. Austrian Soviet pact signed to resume consular relations and expand trade.
Washington analysis outlines a four power pact among Great Britain France Japan and the United States to respect Pacific possessions and deter war without entangling China or creating a formal alliance. It emphasizes Senate prerogatives and the plan’s aim to reassure Australia and Japan while moderating naval arms limits.
Civic groups of Washington met with the Board of Education and Superintendent Frank W. Patton to review the proposed next year’s school budget. They urged Congress to provide a liberal allowance for pressing school needs and future development, including building more classrooms and boosting teacher salaries.
De Valera declares the proposed treaty with Great Britain in conflict with Ireland's will and refuses to recommend acceptance. He appeals for discipline as a public session of Dail Eireann is summoned. Arthur Griffith, who negotiated the London settlement, says he has signed the treaty and will stand by it.
A Jacksonville to New York express train near Savannah was fired upon by two bandits seen throwing packages from an express car. Two bandits wounded, third at large. recovered goods and a buckshot hat found. Savannah hospital reports two victims. Separately Wisconsin Gov Blaine condemns armed marine guards on trains and calls for trial of a guard.
The page lists item summaries including secret pacts with China treaty questions U S aid to schools and a Packer riot with injuries It notes topics on Japan gas bans Opium record and submarine sinking plus political and social notices from Congress to Kiwanis events and local probes
London reports at the final session of the Irish cabinet ministers Griffith Collins and Cosgrave voted firmly for acceptance while De Valera opposed the treaty and urged no recommendation The Dublin cabinet decision was later left to the Dail as Prime Minister Griffith reiterated firmness on the agreement.
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