Japan fears new war with Russia drives troops into Manchukuo
Tokyo reports rising Japanese troop movements into Manchukuo and along the Manchoukuo Siberia frontier as fear grows of a renewed Russo Japanese conflict. Officials note German Soviet pact shifts leverage and trigger large reinforcements from Korea and Manchukuo toward potential flashpoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberian
Tokyo
Japan
Russia
Germany
Korea
North China
Manchoukuo
Red Army
Andonkuo
Manchuria
Manchukuo
Kwangtung
Choukuo
Far
Siberia
Cere Distanse
Rensuke Isogai
Kwan
FDR Moves Thanksgiving Date Again in 1940
President Roosevelt, after earlier signaling a shift to November 23 for Thanksgiving, confirmed the 1940 change to the third Thursday of November. The move aims to give shoppers and manufacturers more time between the holiday and Christmas, though governors and schedule-makers show mixed views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Roose
CIO Delegates Back Roosevelt Third Term Denounce Gov Holt
Huntington West Virginia August 30 CIO delegates urged President Roosevelt seek a third term and adopted a resolution attacking Governor Homer A Holt for trying to turn miners against their leaders. The three day convention opened with protests as leaders criticized the Democratic state administration and Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Roosevelt
State Administration
W. Va
CIO
Homer A. Holt
Industrial Union Council Mov
John B. Easton
Holt
Townsend
United Warcounse
AFL
Ned Sims
Wheeling
Mullens Power Firm Refuses City Sale After Election
Mullens plans to enter utilities but cannot buy a plant as Union Power and Water Company declines to offer a sale. Charleston dispatch notes city petitions blocked by the firm and a council hearing is sought as protests proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens Power
Charleston
W. Va
Moose Lodge drops name of dictator from titles
Faia Aug 30. The Loyal Order dropped the word dictator from its titles amid war events that have drawn public criticism and damaged the organization’s reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Lodge
Faia
Out with Versailles claims drive Mussolini calls for settlement
Rome reports Premier Mussolini urges a comprehensive settlement of German and Italian claims against Britain France and Poland. Il Popolo d Italia calls to remove Versailles and European powers at odds over peace probes. News notes ongoing talks between Hitler Mussolini and Italian foreign minister Ciano as crisis lingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mussolini
Great Britain
France
Poland
Versailles
Il Duce
Milan
Il Popolo D'Italia
Europe
Africa
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Eee Amorips
Galeazzo Ciano
Poland orders large scale partial mobilization amid crisis
Warsaw reports a partial mobilization as Hitler’s reply to British proposals yields no settlement. The foreign office says the Führer’s note is bitter and confirms a wide requisition of transport. Reserve officers and soldiers must report to nearest centers while Poland defends defensive aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Foreign Office
Adolf Hitler
Pean
Fuehrer
Daladier
Pri
Slovak Government Surrenders Authority to German Occupation
Bratislava Aug 30 The Slovak government surrendered powers to a German army of occupation as German planes and troops moved through Slovakia. Officials from the ruling regime pledged to stand with German troops though civilian life halted and rail routes were largely shut down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bratislava
Slovakia
Adolf Hitler
Tiso
Hilinka
King of Italy Replies to Roosevelt on Peace Efforts
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy answered President Roosevelt on peaceful mediation with a brief cable expressing gratitude for the communication. State Department officials declined to comment on the reply while noting no word from Adolf Hitler had been received. The exchange followed Roosevelt's appeal for peace with justice amid European tensions and included a formal reception by the British ambassador, the Marquess of Lothian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vittorio Emanuele
Italy
Roosevelt
State Department
Hitler
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Heme George
War Ministry
Air Ministry
Ane
Foreign Office
Gates
Joseph P. Kennedy
Oaive
Lord Halifax
No. 10
Downing Street
Heniertle
Crisis Cat Stands Guard at White House Door
A scrawny cat named Crisis drew visitors to the White House door after the new British ambassador stepped in. The feline, known for visiting 10 Downing Street in London, remained by the executive office doorway as if guarding the entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Lord 5 Pode
Im Liye
Downing Street
London
Secret notes exchange between Germany and Britain stalls crisis
London sources report the Hitler note and Britain’s reply have not yielded a settlement to the European crisis. Prime Minister Chamberlain warned that war danger remains, while Berlin signals willingness to negotiate with Poland but keeps demands for Danzig and the Polish corridor. Britain aims to prolong talks to deter Germany and possibly spur a peaceful settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Great Britain
Adolf Hitler
Alf Hitler
Chamberlain
Fuehrer
Poland
Danzig
Berlin
Britain
German News Boasts Close With The March In Poland
Berlin reports a martial anthem lesson and parade as German news ends with and celebrates The March of the Germans in Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Poland
Hitler Centres Power In Six Man Defense Council
Berlin outlines a six member cabinet council led by General Goering to centralize defense, economy, and administration. Albert Forster arrives in Berlin for talks as Hitler’s decree formalizes unified leadership for Reich, with Hess and Lammers linking party and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Reich
Great Britain
Fuehrer
Hermann Goering
Wilhelm Frick
Wilhelm Keitel
Walther Funk
Reichscbank
Rudolf Hess
Nazi Party
Hans-Heinrich Lammers
Council
Albert Forster
Danzig
Hitler
Poland
Rein Pole
Defense Council
Thefuehrer
Chaneellery
Reichstag
Goering
von Marshall
Goer- Reich
Lammers
Hess
Army Takes Over French Railways
Paris reports the government ordered all railroads turned over to the army with immediate effect to support reparations and war preparations. Civilian traffic will be suspended or curtailed as the army prioritizes transport of guns and supplies. General Maxime Weygand, a WWI hero, is rumored to be chosen as commander of Allied forces in the Near East if war resumes. A fourth evacuation warning urged Paris residents to leave the city to preserve communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Maxime Weygand
Bremen Returns Home After Armament Check
The German liner Bremen was detained in New York for two days as U S authorities searched for armament capable of raiding ships of European belligerents. No weapons were found and the ship headed home, with Paris still reviewing whether other liners would sail. The United States ordered cancellation of a Bermuda cruise for Americans aboard the Washington as concern over travelers rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquess of Lothian
United States
New York
Washington
Bremen
U. S
Blige
Normandie
Aquitania
Transylvania
Ey Durning
Tely
Autell Eolins Gam Farle
Paris
U.S
United Lines
Bermuda
Europe
Soneuars
Annenberg Indicted Again in Racing Gambling Probe
Chicago reports a wide government bid to end race betting in gambling rooms with indictments. The targets include Aeral M. Annenberg Philadelphia publisher and Rac News magnate, owner of the Chicago Cardinals, and James M. Ragen manager of Annenberg's news service. Authorities accuse conspiracy to advance a lottery scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
M. L. Annenberg
Philadelphia
Rac
Nares
Chicago Cardinals
James M. Ragen
Annenberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Danzig Fron
By Belman Morin
FDR
Logan
van A. Bitner
UMWA
Appalachian
Paris Zoo
Duge
Ael
Council of 6
Harry Hopkins
Mayo
KING
Peace With Justice
England
Ely
Arou Mon Pontiane
Yorkshire
Cape
Forster
Louis P. Lochner
Rene
Robor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!