France's Naval Limits and the 1.75 Ratio Debate
The analysis compares France and Italy naval tonnage including destroyers battleships submarines and predreadnoughts. It argues France should accept a 175,000 ton capital ship limit, while Italy would accept the ratio only if France limits to 175,000. It warns against an unrestrained 350,000 ton build and emphasizes Franco British cooperation and France’s alliance with Britain as essential to stability and reparations talks with Germany.
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France
Ialy
Italy
Hughes
United States
M. Briand
Mediterranean
Germany
England
Great Britain
Britain
Lloyd George
Washington
Memorable Week Amid Irish Free State and German Reparations
The piece foresees a historic week with the Irish Free State likely to ratify a treaty with Great Britain, granting it equal status in the empire and signaling peace after centuries of hardship. It notes Germany’s reparations debate, stressing economic life hinges on modified terms, while schools face space issues and demand more classroom room.
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Trigh
Great Britain
Germany
Relief for Russian drought victims backed by US aid
President calls Senate to approve a relief measure for Russia's suffering drought victims. He argues charity, not recognition of the Soviet regime, should guide relief, stressing America alone can provide food and funds while other nations face shortages.
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Kent
Harding
Russia
Senate
America
United States
Railroads and shippers seek stable rates and shared benefits
A discussion outlines plans to stabilize rail freight costs by improving operating efficiency and lowering rates. Promises include railroads sharing financial gains with shippers to reduce overall costs, with emphasis on ending ongoing rate increases by cutting operating expenses. Historical wage and fuel cost data are cited to justify necessity and potential prosperity from lower rates.
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Raiiroade
Pers
Ford
Ehere
Treaty praise sparks world hope for lasting peace
The article extols a 1914 peace treaty as a historic step toward disarmament and global harmony. It argues the agreement offers ten years of reduced tension, potential broader participation, and a shift from arms to industry, while noting public support across four nations. It also discusses Santa Claus as a metaphor for hope and goodwill amid wartime fatigue, urging belief in peace and shared joy.
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Fonson
Solomon
Hutthes
Wara
Tong
Santa Clauz
Santa
Claus
Qwise
Warnta Claus
Santa Claus
Not Much of an Offer from Albanian Kingship Talk
A New York Tribune note weighs the chance of any foreign monarch installing on the Albanian throne, likening it to a vacant throne inviting no war. It mentions Jerome oriuparte as a possible suitor and contrasts with Napoleon’s era and ongoing European tensions.
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New, York Tribune
Eitizen
Jerome Oriuparte
Albania
Tares “Tong
Totthis
William of Wied
Shanian
Mingo
County
Simmon
Winlow
Bonaparte -An
Napoleon
Winston Spencer Churchill
Lloyd George
Archibald Weigall
South Australia
Adelaide
Archibaldae
William Allardyce
Tasmania
San Francisco
Menteith
Robert
Stuart
Stotland
House of Stuart
Robert I
Conference with Tibet and Pamirs shapes frontier policy
A high level conference in Phari known as Pig Town drew Britains attention as Britain, the Maharajah of Sikkim, the ruler of Bhutan, and Tibet’s chief councilor met with Great Britain’s top officials. The talks hint at a new frontier stance and a potential pro-Tibet entente, causing unease in Peking.
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Great Britain
Thimbert
Atair
Loch Durgan
Maharajah
Sikkim
India
Tibet
Pamirs
Peking
Phari
Central Asia
Asia
Coblenz Becomes Home to American Civilians in Occupied Germany
In Coblenz the American civilian presence has grown to about 2000 as occupiers mix with locals. American stores and English spoken signs mark daily life while Am erican News and US papers circulate. Business thrives, civilians visit for work and sightseeing, and the Rhine enclave feels homelike within weeks of arrival.
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Coblenz
Europe
Cobling
Germany
Rhine
United States
Amaroc News
Chile to Electrify Railway on West Coast
Santiago reports a New York firm won a Chilean government contract to electrify 233 track miles between Santiago and Valparaiso and Llay Lidy and Los Andes. The $8.6 million two year project includes five substations and overhead trolleys, using 3 000-volt direct current for 59 locomotives.
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Santiago
Chile
Associated Press
South America
New York
Valparaiso
Llay Lidy
Los Andes
Colombia to Ratify U S Treaty Amid Assembly Debate
In Bogota on December 48, Colombia is set to ratify the pact with the United States. Foreign Minister Herrera led speeches for approval as opponents, about twelve in number, steered by former President Concha. Supporters are estimated at 54 deputies, with Liberal Party members pivoting amid national politics and presidential campaigns.
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Bogota
Colombia
Colom Vian
Pongreéas
United States
Coatin
Ilerfera
Conoha
Liberal Party
Pristdgnicy
Republic
Gen. Herrera
Yperal Party
Mexico Increases Tariffs on Various Articles
Mexico City telegram to Suarez reports a tariff rise of 50 to 100 percent on many goods including leather, candy, woolen fabrics, furniture, silk, chemicals, and more. The 100 percent rise applies to gloves, tobacco, rope, twine, jewelry, toilet waters, mats and soap. Tanned skins see a 25 percent increase with the decree effective January.
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Suarez
Mexico
Mexico City
Path to world peace and home harmony urged in wartime talk
A Washington discussion cites optimistic pledge momentum, a ten year naval holiday, and global shift toward peaceful conduct. John Fairbanks recalls San Francisco customs talk urging marital happiness boosts efficiency and peacemaking among federal workers as a possible national program.
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San Francisco Cuneelop
W. B. Hamilton
San Francisco
John Fairbanks
Chicago
Washington
Hamilton
United States
Mr. Fairbanks
Happiness Bureau
Ain't Taxes Low This Year Aims for Lighter Tune
Miami resident F Lipsett vocally complains taxes are high while arguing for tax relief. The piece riffs on public sentiment toward taxation with a satirical tone, noting governments rely on revenue to run, urging a shift from grumbling to reform.
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F. Lipsett
Miami
Fla
Mr. Lipsett
Washington
Deniz
Anum
Garden of Eden
Dinstein
Attetheseus
Congress Clears Its Decks For Holiday Break
Congress resumes work with one major bill of consequence the Dyer anti inflation measure. The Senate focuses on calendar items awaiting discussion while hearings on charges against a former official proceed. A January reconvening is anticipated, with many legislators still to be heard.
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Senate
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Lulis
Henyon
Federal Reserve
Ta'th Reserve Board
Senate Finance
Sone Weet
Ules
Special
Se Son
Gotan
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