China Japan Far East Talks Face Shantung Railway Debate
At the conference the ratio between Japan and the United States showed progress toward settlement and China and Japan moved toward agreement on Shantung. China pressed its 21 demands via Dr Wang while Japan sought financial terms for the railway surrender and both sides eyed a broader Pacific balance with French naval questions debated.
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Accord on Scrapping Ships Seen in Tonnage Increase
Britain United States and Japan reached broad agreement on naval limitation with plans to scrap and retain specific ships. Agreement centers on Japan keeping the Mutsu and the US keeping Colorado and Washington while Britain may keep two super Hoods, with details pending. The trios aim to parity in tonnage and base limits in the Pacific under a 3 5 3 ratio.
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Far East committee meets on spheres of influence talks
AP reports the Far East committee met December 14 to discuss spheres of influence in China and naval armament, recommending short sessions and possible subcommittee meetings. Chinese and Japanese delegations also advanced talks on the Shantung issue and the Kiaochow Tsingtao Tsinan railway, with progress noted.
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Wilson urges delay on four power treaty until arms conference yields
A Washington dispatch reports former President Wilson asked Senate allies to withhold full ratification support for the four power treaty until the arms conference releases further conclusions. Democrats close to Wilson seek open minds amid hopes the conference will succeed and possible disagreements could change the treaty’s fate.
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Rail Rates Debate Opens as Intercity Inquiry Begins
At the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on railway rates, Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific warned against sweeping reductions, while Alfred P. Thom urged a 10 percent cut for agricultural goods. The case links labor, agriculture, and industry under pressure from deflation, with calls for an early fair adjustment and a policy balancing wage and rate changes.
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Washington Post Co
America
Interstate Commerce Commission
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific
United States
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Former Princess Sued on Alienation Charge
New York December 14 several lawsuits unfold as Amy Gouraud the former Princess Mishinoff faces a $100000 alienation claim by Elizabeth Schill wife of Bruno Schill. Schill alleges Gouraud’s secretary and masseur helped him vanish while Gouraud’s attorney John C Oldmixon was arrested on extortion charges and released on bail.
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Associated Press
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Amy Crocker Gouraud
Princess Mishinoff
Elizabeth Schill
Bruno Schill
Hisbonian republic
Gouraud
Edwin Bryant Crocker
California
Oldmixon
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Germans Raise Ebert Salary to Two Thousand Yearly
Berlin December 14 President Ebert now is paid a salary equivalent to 2000 dollars annually. The Reichstag budget committee approved a raise in response to high prices and hard times. He also will receive an expense allowance of 40000 marks plus 400000 marks in addition to the salary.
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Reichstag budget commission
Lisbon Cabinet Resigns Amid Republic Dissent
Lisbon Portugal Dec 14 The cabinet led by Maj Pinto as premier and interior minister has resigned amid widespread dissent in the republic. Dispatches report notable unrest in Portugal following Pinto's November 4 cabinet reconstruction.
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Talk of Gen Lord for Budget Chief
Brig. Gen. Herbert M. Lord is expected to succeed Gen. Charles G. Dawes as director of the budget when Dawes retires at the end of the current fiscal year. The post, created by Congress, is second only to a cabinet officer and Dawes plans to return to banking in Chicago after leaving government service.
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ELMVENTH pacs
Senate bill end 50-60 rule in District finances overhaul
The Senate passed a bill to abolish the 50-60 principle and fix District expenses by each new Congress. It sets District tax at 1.75 per 100 with a 2000 exemption for improvements and would restrict commissioners’ budget estimates. Surplus District revenues held in Treasury would be available for appropriation.
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Envoys Clear Big Problems and China Demands
The index highlights major items on today’s page including 11 Envoys clearing big problems, China raising new demands, Wilson seeking a treaty delay, a 50 50 plan failing in the Senate, a delay vote on the Irish pact, and budget moves with Gen Lord slated as budget chief.
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Bill to fund feeble-minded home advances in district bill
Chairman George S. Wilson calls a 3 p.m. meeting of the House appropriations committee to push a district appropriation bill authorizing 309 300 for a home and school for feeble-minded persons. The measure plans 125 000 initial for site costs, with Maryland or Virginia favored for land.
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board of charities
huiktias
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Virginia
George 83. Wilson
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roon
Fall claims life of Dutch attache's six year old son
Marcus Hubrecht, six year old son of Dr. James B. Hubrecht, a Dutch legation attache, fell from a second floor bannister at his home on 1229 Nineteenth Street NW and died after striking a table on the first floor. Doctors arrived too late. a nurse heard the impact shortly after leaving the boy to prepare his meal. Police and officials cited suspected climbing and loss of balance.
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James B. Hubrecht
legation
Nineteenth street
Thomas Neal
B. L. Gardy
R. S. Beale
Berlin may name Hermes ambassador to United States
Berlin dispatch quotes Zeitung Am Mittag that Germany has decided to appoint Dr. Andreas Hermes minister of food as ambassador to Washington. It says the American government has agreed to accept him, though U S officials denied knowledge of any such plan. The item notes the Berlin dispatch cited a Paris source.
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United States
Irish Treaty Debated in Parliament and Dail
London delivers the Irish treaty to the imperial parliament for ratification while Dublin debates whether the Dublin delegation exceeded its powers in London. De Valera, Griffith, and Collins clash over refering the pact to Dublin.
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