Public and Conference debate on Far Eastern questions
The text argues against public access to secret Far Eastern negotiations, urging frank private talks to avoid domestic turmoil and misreads. It asserts the United States will stand with China and Russia, protect their integrity, and expects other powers to act as moral trustees, aiming for peace through understanding rather than public disclosure.
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Pacific
United States
Orient
Siberia
Japan
Senate
Lodge and Underwood
Foreign Relations Committee
Harding
House
Hughes
Paris
China
Russia
Tax and war chatter in a wartime letter mix
The piece juggles satirical lines about income tax, hog brains, and value in prices. It mocks fear of defeat and praise affecting leaders while noting soldiers enduring mud. It references Senator Tom Watson and a allegedly photographed window in France with a wry tone.
Tax revision progress in Congress seeks early adjournment
Conferees report commendable progress on the tax revision bill with major differences narrowed. The key issue remains the maximum personal income surtax, with House favoring 32 percent and Senate pushing toward 50 percent. A compromise likely, as leaders seek a prompt end to the extra session.
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House
Senate
Veterans’ Bureau
Congress
Department Changes Under President Harding Aimed at Efficiency
The article discusses a cabinet reorganization planned by President Harding to reduce waste and improve government service. It notes opposition from some department chiefs, the transfer and consolidation of activities, and the committee's effort to smooth disagreements as it works toward a public‑interest reform.
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Harding
Portugal Doubles Tariff With New Customs Decree
Lisbon reports the official Gazette published a decree setting minimum and maximum customs duties within ten days. The minimum applies to countries with treaties. maximum to all others. existing rates meet as a base for the new scale.
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Lisbon
Preag
Portugal
France Honors Hugh Campbell Wallace with Legion of Honor
Hugh Campbell Wallace former American Ambassador to France received yesterday the order of grand commander of the Legion of Honor from French Ambassador 2M Justerand. This is the highest decoration awarded by the French government highlighting his diplomatic service.
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Hugh Campbell Wallace
France
Justerand
Legion of Honor
Hughes disarmament plan gains unlikely world support
The New York Times notes the in principle acceptance by Britain Japan France and Italy of Hughes disarmament proposals. It calls the accord a return to 1928 spirit with mutual trust and a shared aim to limit naval armaments while acknowledging minor technical details to be resolved by naval experts.
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New York Times
Branchester
Paris
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Aha Gorapa
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Hughes
Pub- Velsta
América
New York Tribune
Washington
Balfour
Yeaterday
France
Italy
Mr. Balfour
Submerged Millions at Diplomatic Opening Speech
A Portuguese delegate in Washington spoke briefly at the opening session, urging that the submerged millions be given their day in court. He echoed Lincoln in restraint while warning national egotism could thwart the conference. The millions demand an end to enduring anguish and an enduring peace.
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Philadelphia
Portugal
Washington
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Viscount d'Arte
St Petersburg recalls mayor in special election
St. Petersburg Florida on November 16 Mayor Noe A. Mitchell was recalled by a 341 vote margin in a special election held Tuesday with about half of the registered voters casting ballots. The recall followed charges of unbecoming conduct by the mayor.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Noe A. Mitchell
Roosevelt Memorial Planned on Angon Hill in Canal Zone
A monument to Theodore Roosevelt will be erected on Angon hill overlooking the canal. Proposed by J. H. Gricker Canal Zone swimming director, the idea has been approved by authorities.
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Panama
Theodore Roosevelt
Angon Hill
Canal
J. H. Gricker
Canal Zone
Two Hundred Fifty Ukrainian Orphans Sail to America
Two hundred fifty Ukrainian orphans whose parents were killed in the Ukraine upheaval are set to sail to New York aboard the steamship America. The waifs traveled from Danzig to Bremen by small boat before boarding for the voyage.
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U. S
Bremen
Ukraine
New York
America
Danzig
Brazilians Mourn Death of Exiled Princess Imperial
The death of Isabella of Orleans Countess d Eu and Princess Imperial of Brazil at Chateau d Eu in Normandy is mourned across Brazil where parliament recently repealed the 1889 banishment order. Her life in exile near Boulogne sur Seine and Cherpeau d u included ruling as regent, abolishing slavery, and backing Brazil’s war effort against Paraguay. Her husband Comte d Eu, now 30, served as a private in the French army while the Count led troops in Rio’s victory after Paraguay’s defeat. Her son Louis and daughter-in-law Marie of Bourbon carry on the Braganza line.
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Isabella of Orleans
q’'Eu
Princess Imperial
Brazil
Chateau d’Eu
Normandy
Dom Pedro II
Therese
House of Bourbon
Dom Pero
National Congress of Brazil
Lisbon
Brasil
Rio
Princess Imperial of
Dom Pedro
Europe
Republic of
Paraguay
Auch
Countess d'Eu
Boulogne-sur-Seime
Riviera
Comte d'Bu
Pollu
Ria
Imperial
Braganza
Louis
Petropolis
Cannes
France
Marie of Bourbon
Don Alphonsa of Bourbon
Caserta
Naples
Prince Louis
Hussars
South Africa
Louis de Mercy
Prince Anthony
Hie Fe
England
Marquise DE Fontenoy
Liquidation of War Stock Surplus Nearly Completed
Britain reports liquidation of government war stocks on the Continent and in Egypt nearly finished. Surplus stores valued at 2,373,000 dollars have been disposed of since the armistice.
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Jaondon
Tontinent
Egypt
Proceedings in Brief From Congress and Committees
Proceedings in brief cover noon to last night with actions on the Michigan Newberry seating, the rail funding, and a Navy halt on battleship construction. Senate debates feature Dirs Dressel nomination and a push for a memorial highway commission. Conferees on the tax bill modify foreign-trader taxation. Alaska consolidation hearing includes a Guggenheim-related remark. House schedules tax and reclassification votes, with adjournment hopes slipping toward December.
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Harrison
Mississippi
Spencer
Michigan
Newberry
King
Utah
Navy Department
Pomerene
The
Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society
Memorial Highway Commission
France
Belgium
Paris
Dirs Loring Dressel
Massachusetts
Germany
Senate
United States
Electioneer via dog sled in Yukon race for seat
Dawson City reports the Yukon's lone federal seat campaign is run by dog sled across the frozen north. Capt George Black, government candidate, was last seen nine days ago in Mayo after an 8 mile mush from Minto on the Yukon river. F FT Congdon, Liberal candidate, travels from British Columbia and will join a special dog team at Whitehorse to cover hundreds of miles before the December 6 election.
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Dawson City
Y. T
Navy
Yukon
Sjeda
George Black
Mayo
Minto
F. ‘Ft. Congdon
British Columbia
White Horse
Ohio Valley Physicians Elect President at 22nd Meeting
Evansville Indiana November 16 at the close of the 22nd annual Ohio Valley Medical Association session Dr L W Beremermah of Chicago was elected president Other new officers include Dr S J Bychel Evansville first vice president Dr G L Salomon Louisville second vice president Dr Murray M Hachey Indianapolis third vice president and Dr Benjamin L W Floyd Havnayville secretary treasurer
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Evansville
Ind
L W. Beremermah
Chicago
Ohio Valley Medical Association
S. J. Bychel
GL. L. Salomon
Louisville
Murrey M. Hachey
Indianapolis
Benjamin L. W. Floyd
Hvanayville
British War Mother Plants Tree in Logan Square
Philadelphia November 18 Mrs Amelia Emma McCudden a British war mother planted a memorial tree in Logan Square for soldiers who died in World War I Her three sons and husband were killed serving with the English army Mrs McCudden attended Arlington services on Armistice Day representing British mothers.
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Philadelphia
Logan Square
Amelia Emma. McCudden
McCudden
Arlington
Shipping Board appoints M B Claussen as advertising director
M B Claussen of New York, formerly in charge of publicity for Hamburg American and United States lines, was appointed director of advertising for the Shipping Board yesterday. He will relieve D S Brundage who resigned to go to London for Lord and Thomas.
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M. B. Claussen
New York
Hamburg- American Lines
United States Lines
Shipping Board
D. 5. Brundage
London
Lord & Thomas
Washington traffic reform urged after Armistice Day jam
Minton C. Satterlee of Sacramento urged Washington to improve traffic regulation after Armistice Day disruptions. He cited the unknown American funeral and the national embarrassment from officials and foreign diplomats caught in the gridlock, calling for decisive police department reforms.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
District of Columbia
Minton C. Satterlee
Sacramento
Calif
Harrington
Department of Police
Satterlée
Arlington
Congress
Washingtones Pride in Civic Standards Highlighted
Frank J. Keene of St. Louis praises Washington for high civic standards amid a landmark armament conference. Walter H. Prease of Houston commends improvements in autos on display at Convention hall and notes price drops yet maintained quality. The Lafayette venue underscores Washington’s status as a prosperous automobile hub and a renowned political center.
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Washington
United States
Convention Hall
Walter H. Prease
Houston
Tex
Lafayette
Franks
Steamer Maria Luina Founders Off Zambales Coast
The 54 ton steamer Maria Luina foundered today near the entrance to Manila bay. Fifty persons are missing, believed to be Filipinos. Rescuers saved six passengers and crew members.
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Manila
P. 1
Associated Press
Zambales
Manila Bay
Norway Rejects Danish Greenland Claim
Christiania November 16 The Norwegian government informs Denmark it cannot recognize Denmark's extension of sovereignty over all Greenland. Norway argues the move infringes Norwegian rights to whaling sealing and fishing in Greenland waters they have long exercised without challenge.
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Christiania
Denmark
Greenland
Norway
Duchess Aids Potato Pickers on Blenheim Estates
The Duchess of Marlborough, formerly Miss Gladys Deacon of Boston, joins the duke's Blenheim estates. She helps potato pickers, sharing their meal and working alongside them for an hour to oversee tenant welfare.
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London
Duchess of
New Bar to Liquor Withdrawals Amid Prohibition Efforts
Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announced a new bar against fraudulent liquor withdrawals. All State directors were directed to approve only government issue withdrawal permits and to stop accepting forms printed by private individuals. The action aims to curb irregular permits and tighten enforcement.
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Haynes
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