End of the Anglo Japanese alliance in view at Washington talks
The Washington conference is seen as possibly ending the Anglo Japanese alliance as cordial Anglo American cooperation grows. Mr Steed argues the majority in the British empire favors abrogation while Japan may temper armament policy without the alliance. US policy may shift if the alliance ends.
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Far East
Steed
London ‘Times
Washington
British Empire
Anglo-Japanese Alliance As Inexpedient. . Mr. Steed
Japan
China
United States
Mr. Steed
Great Britain
Britain
America
France
Patent office crisis highlighted by Commissioner Robertson
Commissioner Robertson reports the patent office near breaking point with nearly 60 000 applications awaiting action and a year until first consideration. He cites a largely new, underpaid staff, resignations, and heavy turnover hindering examiner training and delaying innovation while noting the office's recent $8 million surplus and calls for higher salaries. He warns delays dampen manufacturing activity amid unemployment concerns.
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Patent Office
Robertson
Congress
Labor and Packers Face Pay Adjustment Debate
The piece notes shop committees and packers inviting wage discussions to avoid strikes, stressing a mutual belief that most industries can adjust pay without a strike. It recalls a prior wage cut dispute resolved by Secretary of Labor mediation, highlighting ongoing labor relations stakes.
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Orig
Secretary of Labor
United States merchant fleet vows Americanization and regular sailings
The article discusses US policy to eliminate aliens from the Emergency Fleet Corporation and to maintain regular sailing schedules. It argues for 100 percent Americanization of vessels, predicts initial costs but eventual profit from fixed sailing dates, and notes that only about 40 percent of American exports are currently on American ships. It also contemplates adopting similar practices from other nations and comments on broader wartime policy rhetoric.
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United States
Lasker
Shipping Board
War Finance Corp Advances 8.5 Million for Exports
The War Finance Corporation announced approval of about 8.5 million dollars in loan funds for export, agricultural and stock financing. The package includes an advance of 360 thousand dollars to a Western exporter and relates to the five masted converted steamer Sintram.
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Sintram
International naval talks mirror open policy debates
Italian, British, and American editors weigh the Washington conference, urging restraint on submarines and arms while noting tensions with France and China. Public opinion links domestic finance to foreign policy, with Schwab and analysts warning against overreaction in steel and naval industries.
Royal Blood of Britain Veins and Salviati Marriage
Royal bloodlines are traced as Don Averardo Salviati plans to wed Sig noring Igea daughter of Slelliai. The article recounts Salviati family prominence including cavalry valor, ties to France and Medici lineage, the Farnesina palace home, and notable ancestors such as Cardinal John Salviati and Duke John Salviati.
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Britain
Don
Averarde “Balylatt
Salviat
Igea
Slelliai
Plorlo
Arabella Churchill
Arabella
Fitejanes
France
Nis
Alverardd
Yolanda
Fiouous- Gempe
Braneis I
Anid
Pavia
John Vidtl
Mnmonds
Farnesina
Tiber
Raphael
Don Agostino Chigi
Léo X
the Magnificent
House of Medici
Don Agostino Chig
Repair Work at Navy Yard Delays Schedules
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate repair work at the navy yard affecting schedules in May. Names and exact dates are unclear, but the item references Jahd and Steph in connection with the repairs.
Washington Conference discussed by Harding aides noted
Observers report President Harding dodged a request to publicly outline the Washington Conference program while Gus Karger urged him to wait for final outcomes. Spencer Penrose and Lieut. Col. Grayson V. Heidt were among notable visitors as Washington hosts showcased a mix of politics and society with humor and international focus.
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Washington
Grayson V. Heidt
Army
Big Jim
Jimmie
Jimmie” Heidt
Atlanta
West Point
BTS
Japanese business mission to America visits Washington
A nonpolitical Japanese businessmen delegation arrived in Washington Saturday night and will stay until Wednesday before splitting to Boston Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland Niagara Falls Schenectady and Dallas Houston New Orleans Birmingham and Atlanta. They will meet President Harding at the White House and Hoover at the Commerce Department with Hoover hosting dinner. The Hague international court convenes January and the League of Nations secretariat discusses related issues.
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America
Washington
Boston
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Cleveland
Niagara Falla
Schenectady
Dallas
Houston
Tex
New Orleans
Birmingham
Atlanta
White House
Harding
Secretary Hoover
Commerce. Department
Hoover
Unknown Soldier Smitty remembered by Marines in World War I
The article recounts the life of "Smitty" also known as the unknown soldier who joined the Marines at Mount St. Mary's, fought in the Meuse Argonne offensive, and died on Armistice Day in Beaumont. Capt. Shuler recalls his humble origins in Baltimore and his rescue by the Xavier Brothers before becoming a beloved member of the Sixth Company. The piece also notes upbeat economic signals in Oklahoma and Texas as drought relief and renewed activity spark prospects for a postwar revival.
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Washington
Spencer Penrose
Colorado ‘Springs
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Speck
Agheta
addi+thon
Rose
Charles
Richard
Spencer
O the West
Utah Copper Company
Cripple ‘Creek
Senator
Wardman Park
Broadmoor
Colorado’ Springs
Senator Nicholson
United States Marines
America
Mike” Shuler
Lyons
Wayne County
N. Y
Meuse-Argonne
Smith
Willard
Smitty
Baltimore
Xavarian
Mount St. Mary's Industrial School
Catons“ville
Babe’ Ruth
Mount St. Mary's
Beaumont
Arlington Memorial Amphitheater
California Alien Land Act Test in Federal Court
A three judge federal panel in San Francisco has put under submission two injunction requests. The cases seek to stop California state and county officials from interfering with four year crop contracts awarded to Japanese growers in Los Angeles and Santa Clara counties. The proceedings test the act’s constitutionality and alleged violations by the contracts.
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San Francisco
Circuit
Court of Appeals
Los Angeles
Santa Clara
Winthrop President Heads to Washington for Foch Banquet
D B Johnstone Winthrop College president travels to Washington for a banquet honoring Marshal Foch and will carry Gov Cooper’s invitation for the French marshal to visit South Carolina when he travels south.
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S. C
D. B. Johnneston
Winthrop College
Washington
Marshal Foch
Gov. Cooper
South Carolina
Soga
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