China orders weapons through Russia and Indo-China routes
China reportedly placed a 4.5 million dollar munition order with an unnamed foreign power including airplanes, artillery, machine guns, 10,000 rifles, and 100,000 gas masks. Two thirds of the price is to be paid on delivery, with shipments arriving via Yunnan Indo-China and Russia through Sinkiang and Kianfu.
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Shanghai
China
Yunnan
Indo-China
Russia
Sinkiang
Kianfu
Censorship of Cables at Shanghai Despatch Alterations
The Shanghai spokesman says wireless conflict is now in operation and proves correspondents will not be informed of alterations in their despatches. This notes censorship actions affecting foreign press and dispatches from Shanghai.
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Shanghai
Contict Wireless
Prova
Teruel Battle Fights Renewed by Reinforcement
Barcelona reports renewed fighting around Teruel as reinforcements arrive. The battle intensifies with rebels under pressure, defenders driven back, and both sides exhausting scarce supplies. Officials note the city remains contested as plans for final actions unfold and the last pockets of resistance endure amid siege conditions.
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Barcelona
Teruel
Planoa
Jesus Mate
Grave situation in Shanghai as Japanese demands threaten council
The Daily Telegraph correspondent quotes a Shanghai municipal official warning that Japanese demands for reorganization create the most serious crisis in the council's history. He notes the vague legal basis in a charters found in Shanghai Land regulations of 1664, with no evidence this was ever argued. The piece also mentions a tense relation with an American.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Shanghai
Threat to Hankow Chinese Retreat in Shantung
A reproduced telegram warns that Japanese advances threaten Hankow via Shantung. Chinese forces under Han Su Chu retreat north west of Kewitch despite orders to defend the town. If Kewitch falls the Japanese could push toward Heuchow, threaten Chen Chow, and jeopardize the Hankow railway.
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Dar Wey
Kewitch
Han Su Chu
Hankow
Heuchowr
Chen Chow
War to be Continued in Tokyo Confers on Forslgg Affair
Tokyo reports that after conferences between the Premier and the navy ministers, the cabinet secretary stated Japan will continue operations despite evidence of Ching Feotifien’s mistaken attitude. The government cites resolve to pursue policy amid tensions and events.
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Tokyo
Navy
Ching
Pance
Japan
Manhandling by Japanese Police Affects British Officers
British inspector West and sergeant Turner were assaulted by Japanese officers while monitoring a Japanese fellow officer and a Chinese hawker in Shanghail. Turner was struck, West arrived and demanded Turner’s release. both men were beaten before release. A Welshman named Jerry Morgan reported to the British Consul General that he was arrested on Christmas Day for alleged complicity in seizing Japanese oil barges and maltreated for four days.
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Turner
International Police
Iag
West
Jerry Morgan
Consal
Japanese Troop At Hangchow Alleged Looting At Civilian Toll
A Shanghai telegram reports foreigners in Hangchow claim Japanese troops after arrival seized wine shops and precipitated a riot in which civilians were killed and women were raped during a three day half day period. The Evening Post carries the tel from residents.
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Shanghai
Evening Post
Hangchow
Sino-Russian Pact Stirs Ottawa Embassy Protest
At a luncheon, Gainese Consul-General Dr Gtang Lo Chen urged Canada to resist pest and fl our coast, predicting a China Soviet pact that could affect Japan. He warned against relying on the Monroe doctrine, stating Canada and the U.S.A. should say nothing, as they do now.
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Ottawa
Togampanane Legation
Gainese
Gtang Lo Chen
Gap
Canada
Pest
Chen
China
Japan
U.S.A
Air Ministry to restrict public discussion on air strength
Following disclosures of Air Force deficiencies by Air Marsh Sir William Mitchel, the Daily Telegraph reports the Air Ministry plans to curb public discussion of air force strength and equipment. It notes foreign powers restrict such information and Britain risks disadvantage by allowing publication.
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London
Air Marsh
William Mitchel
Telegraph
Air Ministry
France
Germany
Italy
Britain
Revised Official Version From Tokyo Confuses Facts
Friday dispatch from Tokyo quotes a Foreign Office spokesman on Admire Suetanga the Internal Affairs minister. The spokesman says the interview in Kalao did not reflect Government views and noted a desire to maintain White supremacy in colour racing while pursuing peaceful change. He says Suetanga did not challenge Britain and did not foresee war with Britain.
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Tokyo
Foreign Office
Suetanga
Magasine
Kalao
Alaraport
Aula
Auetmuxe
Britain
Million in need drives relief appeal for Chinese refugees
The Lord Mayor's Fund for the relief of the Chinese faces a growing crisis as urgency from Shanghai alerts says one million refugees exist and £200,000 a month is required for bare subsistence. The British Consul-General reports funds are nearly exhausted and the Lord Mayor cables £15,000 in support.
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London
Lord Mayor's Fund For
Shanghai
Distresa
Foreigners Ordered to Bow to Japanese Sentries
In Hongitew on Friday foreigners were required to furnish particulars and photographs for Japanese authorities. They were told to bow gently when passing sentries and were invited to join a free toast to the Emperor, representing the Imperial government.
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Nunukong
Hongitew
Iink
Red Cross Calls for Change Amid War Hostilities
The Red Cross editorial warns that bombardments and neutrality choices threaten aid work. It laments divisions among people as surgeons and scientists first, stressing humanitarian duty over national labels amid conflicts in Abyasinia and Spain and noting remarks by British Red Cross secretary Mr Davies.
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Kaneet
FC. Davies
British Red Cross Society
Abyasinia
Spain
Red Cross
Italian warship Monte Cuogoll to visit Brisbane
The Italian warship Monte Cuogoll will visit Australia for youth anniversary celebrations. It will arrive in Tenah Byrney on January 24 after staying in Brisbane from January 18 to 22.
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Monte Cuogoll
Australia
Tenah
Byrney
Brisbane
Scenic postage stamps Melbourne postal note
The Postmaster General Senate McLachlan spoke of creating a series of postage stamps to depict the scenic beauties of Aur. The idea would showcase notable landscapes, aiming to promote Australian heritage and tourism through philatelic art.
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Melbourne
Senate McLachlan
Heavy losses reported in Teruel battle near Madrid
Reported figures put deaths at about 3,000 with wounded between 5,080 and 8,000 following intense fighting around Teruel near Madrid. The tally reflects early estimates amid ongoing combat and retreat.
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Madrid
Teruel
French freighter bombed by rebel airplane amid voyage
A French cargo steamer named Guarus wirelessed that it was struck by a rebel aircraft mid voyage. The vessel drifted helplessly as damage was reported and crews sought safety. The incident underscores ongoing air actions in the region.
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Marasuibles
Guarus
Abe
Volunteers in Spain face 400000 withdrawal cost decision
The Non-Intervention Committee will consider on January 11 a plan to raise £400,000 to withdraw foreigners from Spain. The expense would be funded by a powers fund, with an estimated 100,000 foreigners remaining in Spain and aiding efforts in the region.
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Daily Telegraph
Delly
Selva
Spain
Fecrer
Air record bid eyed by Flying Officer Clouston
Flying Officer A E Clouston explores a possible England to Australia air record during the 150th anniversary celebrations using the Comet plane. He would fly Melbourne to New Zealand after arrival, aiming for a Cape to London loop via a grand circle route crossing Germany, Russia and Tibet with a non-piloting navigator.
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A. E. Cloustan Ie
England
Australia
Ies
Bott
Bach
London
Saas
Chronicle
Melbourne
Clouston
New Zealand
Germany
Fussialand
Tibet
American Bomber Missing At Sea
Naval officials fear one of the fleet's urgent powerful bombers is missing over 24 hours and may have crashed. Seven officers are believed dead. a wide search has been conducted with a muon- search in the sea.
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San Diego
High Treason in Nazi Germany 1931 to 1938
The Berlin Times correspondent reports that crimes against the Nazi regime were punished severely in 1931 with nine months of harsh measures, while 1938 saw 3 050 cases during a period of intensified repression. Death sentences could result from acts deemed hostile to the regime and officials, a new crime defined after Hitler’s rise. The number of sentences for malicious attacks on the regime dropped from 8 120 to 7 040 as the emery decree expanded.
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London
Germany
Berlin
the Times
Emery
Hitler
Interior Secretary declares measures against minority and big business control
Secretary Tekea denounces a "small lawless minority" and warns that if big corporations thwart the people, constitutional laws may be enacted. He cites public works and injunctions delaying projects as a sample of legal battles that could keep Americans from work for years while emphasizing that democracy faces threats from concentrated capital.
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Washington
Thuraway
Secretary For the Interior
Tekea
Damon
Tted
Poer
Harris ‘Tokes
United States
Washam
Financier's Death Shocks Authorities In Scotland
Julia Barnet a 49 year old financier linked to Ukrar tag affairs died in custody after a prison illness. Authorities consider her death a possible outcome of alleged embezzlement of 186000 from a bank. Investigation notes past German conviction and connections to a Rexist regime figure and national bank officials.
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Saurarla
Julia Barnet
Ukrar Tag
Holland
Hie
Nourt Trun
Barnet
Ine
M. van
National Bank
ML. Franck
Germany
Ranck
Belgian Plan for World Conference Explored
London reports a Belgian plan aiming to unite economies and politics as the basis for a two stage process led by M. Van Zeeland and Mr. Cham. The proposal envisions a London conference on European economic matters followed by a world meeting in London or Washington to address disarmament and political issues.
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London
M. van Lane
Cham- Basineday
M. van Zeeland
Washington
Waterway Salvation Call Traced Near Sydney
Australian navigation officials trace a distress signal from a steamer north of Sydney after a radio operator intercepted a call for help. Authorities identify the vessel as the interstate steamer Koonda and pursue details of the alleged abandonment and missing crew amid ongoing inquiry.
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Sydney
Olesmer Himetangs
Rumania Anglo French Warn Germany Resents Hint
A fragmented report notes tensions between Rumania and Anglo French circles over warnings to Germany. The piece mocks hypocrisy and recalls Britain's stance on the Jewish question, citing a controversial photo and perceived propaganda.
Rumanians Recognize Abyssinia Amid War Talk
Fragmented text reports political talk about Romania and Abyssinia with references to leaders and national symbols. The garbled lines mention recognition and military alliances amid wartime rhetoric, with unclear dates or events.
British Vice-Consul Die in Mexican Gun Explosion
Thomas Dale British Vice-Consul at Chihuahua was accidentally killed when a revolver fell from a pool and exploded. The incident occurred in Mexico City on a Thursday. Dale was born in Melbourne.
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Mexico City
Thursany
Thomas Dale
Chihuahua
Stair
Melbourne
Germany warns Romania over alleged interference
Berlin reports a diplomatic note warning Romania against meddling in British affairs. The Berlin correspondent notes tensions rise as Berlin seeks to protect its interests amid disputed actions by Bucharest.
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Cook
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