Britain Accepts Naval Arms Plan in Open Conference
Britain will accept the American proposal in principle at Memorial Hall as delegates work in seclusion. British experts challenge limits on submarines set at 90,000 tons, arguing it would raise British submarine strength and affect shipyard idle time.
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Washington Post Co
Washington
Memorial Hall
America
Frank
Hughes
Arthur J. Balfour
Great Britain
Britain Pushes Limitations on Naval Replacement Plans
A Associated Press summary notes Britain seeks a gradual ten year replacement of its fleet, opposing a full scale, rapid program. British naval experts argue for a one ship production approach and continued superior capabilities while avoiding a sweeping, immediate overhaul.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
Britain
United States
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America faces high cost in scrapping battleships
The Associated Press reports estimates place total scrapping costs between 400 and 501 million dollars, with Secretary Hughes noting completion costs around 800 million and current spending at about 330.6 million. Officials stress continued shipyard work and possible shifts as armament limitation talks proceed.
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Associated Press
United States
Westerdaly
Hughes
Roosevelt
Yapda
Big Five Compromises on Publicity in Procedure
The five powers at armament talks agreed the committee plan will handle Far East questions. Open sessions were debated with secrecy demanded by some, aiming to ease confidential expression among US Britain France Italy and Japan.
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Wil Fratte
America’s
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States
Associated Press
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Whitch
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Memorial to Heroes Cites Obligations to Dead
A historic memorial proposal envisions honoring Washington’s role and postwar aspirations with a national monument. Backed by leading figures, the plan aims to fund a lasting memorial costing at least $2,000,000 through a broad public subscription to create an epic center for learning, culture, and diffusion of knowledge in the capital.
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Nerstone
Pest
Washington
Tan
Mir. Harding
Britain Accepts Principle on Suffrage and Other Fronts
Page 1-Britain moves to accept a suffrage principle amid editorials on war, disarmament, and Eastern outlines. Editorials cover defense ships, Nippon women, and Harding greetings as political tensions and social reforms unfold across the issue.
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Nippon
Eye West
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Cathedral
Navy
Senate Debates on Corporation Tax Exemptions Repeal
Debate highlights repeal of $2000 normal corporate exemptions except for capital 25,000 or less. Senators protest Senate managers reluctance to consent to amendments. House recedes on filing returns and partnerships treated as corporations. firms with $5000 gross income may file.
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House Wrovir ‘Sion
Philadexter
Washington
Jones
New Mexico
Penrose
House
Mother Dies to Save Children Beneath Auto
A mother died while shielding her children from danger beneath a car in a tragic incident. Authorities are investigating the events surrounding the accident and the identities of those involved.
Negotiations Delay as British Sinn Fein Ulster Clash Grows
British and Ulster officials reject Ulster proposals and push counter suggestions as talks on Ireland stretch into months. Sinn Fein delegates warn of no surrender while London hopes for a Washington visit and Chamberlain urges peace and concessions. A Liverpool rally and Bonar Law leadership rumors add to tense political climate.
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