Volunteers at Tientsin mobilise during crisis
Evacuation of women and children amid tensions reported as volunteers in the British Concession at Tientsin prepare for mobilisation. The escort vessel Sandwich arrived and the Lowe stoft's departure was cancelled. Japanese and British diplomatic exchanges continue over equal treatment and food restrictions as ships depart Shanghai with cargoes of wheat vegetables and fruit.
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Tientsin
Sandwich
Lowestoft
Pressure to be Maintained in Tientsin Conference
The Domel newsagency reports the conference of top military and diplomatic officials in Tientsin agreed to keep up pressure on Britain until it ends its actions.
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Tientsin
Domel Newsagency
Britain
Canton Area Mass Execution Reported in The Times
Hong Kong correspondent says in Canton in the fifth mass execution by the Japanese forces 142 Chinese were shot many were guerrillas. The report appears in The Times London dispatch dated Tuesday.
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London
Hong Kong
the Times
Canton
Interview Refusal at Gritleh Garrison in Tientsin
The commander of the Gritleh Garrison at Tientsin sought an interview with the Japanese leader but was told he was of no use if his aim was only to discuss questions raised by the British Gonaul.
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Tientsin
Aerial Ruse in Washington Promises Open Tokyo Talks
The secretary of state Cordell Hull stated the United States made further representations to Tokyo over bombing of American property in China and sought permission to publish full correspondence with Japan. Officials say the move signals an important step as Far East tensions rise toward a potential show-down with Japan. The Associated Press notes this may show the U.S. will publish details if Tokyo refuses.
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Iet
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Airan
Tokyo
Allairs
Jinlater
Japan
Tientsin
Washington
Theretary For State
Cordell Hull
United States
China
Far East
Westerm
Associated Press
Tientain
U.S.A
Coal Miners From Australia Considered for New Zealand
The Coal Mine Owners Association and the Minister for Mines in Wellington discuss bringing Australian coal miners to New Zealand. The press association notes potential wage and oversight details amid ongoing negotiations with unions and government officials.
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Wellington
N.Z
Australia
The
Press Association
Palestine Hosts World Expert on Soil Erosion
Dr Lowdermilk chief of the U S Soil Conservation Service visits Palestine to study soil erosion and land use. His observations span Palestine Negeb and Akaba area of Transjordan as part of British mandates policy linking land development to Arab population prosperity.
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London
Palestine
Lowdermilk
America
Soil Conservation Service
United States
Palitse'f
Negeb
Akaba
Transjordan
High Commissioner
Soviet Talks Opened in London with No Date Set
A London meeting between French and British representatives and Premier Molotov is expected to reconvene in a day or two. Prime Minister Chamberlain said several issues remain, including Baltic States’ status, but reports of expanding security talks to the Far East are unfounded.
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London
Tuesaday
Moscow
Dlotev
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Baltic States
Spain Declares Neutrality Ahead of Possible War
The Paris correspondent for the Exchange Telegraph reports Spain has informed France that it will remain neutral if war breaks out. Spain also declined Italy’s invitation to join the Italo German military alliance.
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London
Exchange
Pain
France
Spain
Cently
Italy
Roosevelt advocates neutrality act passage this session
President Roosevelt told reporters he wants neutrality legislation enacted this session before Congress acts on a bill. He argued the measure would help keep the nation out of war and avoid implying favor toward any side if war began.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
United Tea
Queen Elizabeths radio chat as Britannia sails home
Queen Elizabeth spoke by radio from the liner Empress of Britain to Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret at Buckingham Palace. The King and Queen return Thursday and will be met at Waterloo Station by Prime Minister Chamberlain, Cabinet Ministers and Dominion representatives amid decorated streets.
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London
Elisabeth
Emprea
Britain
Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
Buckingham Palace
Canada
United States
Mr. Chamberlain
Diplomatic Co
Dominii
Waterloo Station
Oother
Verdi justice betrayed as judge Manton jailed and fined
Judge Martin Manton of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals is sentenced to two years in gaol and fined 10 000 dollars for betraying judicial trust. The case notes his fortune made from selling verdicts and marks him as the first federal judge convicted in U S history.
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New York
Martin Manton
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Manion
Perallel
Francis Bacon
Vellor
England
Marived
Berlin visit yields no significance says Khalid Al Hud
Khalid Al Hud claims his interview with Hitler on Sunday was only a response to a prior visit by Dr Brabba to Ibnsaud last year. He asserts strong ties with England and says he enjoys friendly relations with the German doctor.
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Berlin
Khalid al Hud
Ibnsaud
Gaudi-Arabia
Ore Hitler
Brabba
England
Plane missing amid storm delays Gosforth race
Jockey James Crouch Ming’s jockey and two other crew were in a missing plane after leaving London in foul weather. It passed York at noon and did not arrive at Newcastle on Tyne where Crouch was to ride in Gosforth. Lord Derby’s substitute finished second. A separate single seater hurricane fighter crashed at Ditchling Sussex in a thunderstorm, the pilot killed after the failed parachute landing.
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London
James Crouch
Ming
York
Newcastle On Tyne
Crouch
Gosforth
Lord Derby
Ditchting
Sussex
Duke of Kent and Duchess Farewell to Overseas League
The Duke and Duchess of Kent paid a farewell visit to the Overseas League. Viscount Goocen wished them success in Australia and recalled welcoming similar hospitality half a century ago. The couple anticipated their Australia visit and met Agents-General and their wives.
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London
Duke
Duchess of Kent
Overseas League
Viscount Goocen
Australia
Neg Aide de Camp
Duke of Kent
New
Trade Expansion Big Development in Australia
Australian Trade Commissioner Mr. MacGregor told the Canadian manufacturers association convention that Australian manufacturing is booming with factory output rising from 467 million dollars in 1907 to 2 410 million in 1817. He noted defence needs spur growth and that overseas capital saturation is not yet reached. He cited goods worth millions now imported could be produced locally, including nine million dollars of British origin.
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Toronto
Tuesda
MacGregor
Australia
Film artists injured in motor smash accident
Hollywood stars Errol Flynn and Lila Damiti were injured in an automobile crash when their vehicle swerved. An eyewitness says the truck veered toward the road, forcing the car off the highway. Damiti reportedly suffered a right eye injury. Flynn remained under medical care.
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Hollywood
Errol Flynn
Lila Damiti Staré
Soward
Fine
Hanne
King George V Memorial Plan Approved by Commons
The Commons unanimously authorised the government to use Old Palace Yard for a national memorial to King George V. The decision ends site controversies and frees funds for playing fields as part of the memorial scheme.
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London
House of Commons
Mr. Chamberlain
George V
Old Palace Yard
Office of Works
Alte
A. Greenwood
Archibald Sinclair
Greenwood
National Memorial Committee
University Tennis Crowned Players to Oxford Cambridge Team
L. E. King of Sydney is placed on a combined Oxford and Cambridge tennis team to play Harvard and Yale, with Britain represented at Wimbledon in August.
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London
L. E. King
Sydney
New
Harvard
Yale
Great Britain
Wastbourne
Japanese forces launch offensive at Sweten and Swatow
Japanese army and navy land at Sweten the treaty port in Kyantung Province and press inland. British and American ships stand by as Swatow is said to be completely occupied with dykes, Ankow eight miles north, and Kai Shek’s base targeted.
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U.S.A
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Snochoo
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Ankow
Czech gold transfer echoes in Commons over immunities
In Parliament the transfer of Czech gold held at the Bank of England by the Bank for International Settlements was debated. Sir John Simon explained the immunities and said they could only be ended by all governments under international agreements. He regretted the event and said efforts to alter the legal position faced great difficulties.
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London
Moussa of Commons
Bank of England
Bank of International Settlements
John Simon
Sir John
United Kingdom
Kile
German Consul in Liverpool Recalled to Germany
The German Consul in Liverpool, Herr Meinhardt, has been recalled to Germany. In Parliament last week, Chamberlain announced the recall was requested due to suspected activities.
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London
Liverpool
Herr Meinhardt
Germany
Mr. Chamberlain
House of Commons
Submarine Inquiry Opens in London Law Courts
The submarine inquiry in London opens on Wednesday with hearings planned in the law courts. Details remain sparse as officials prepare to scrutinize the toss of the vessel and related proceedings.
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London
Law Courts
Submarine Officer Recommends Interlock to Prevent Submergence
Lieut Naquin of the submarine Squalus told the Naval Board in Portsmouth that an interlocking device might have saved the sub. He cited a 10 year old recommendation to prevent feeding tanks until main engine valves closed. Naquin exonerated the board members of any misconduct.
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New Hampshire
Lieut. Naguin
Squalus
Naval Board
Rg. T Y
Naquin
Jead
Grew
Attlee Undergoes Major Operation in London Nursing Home
The Labour Leader in the House of Commons Mr. Attlee underwent a major operation in a London nursing home today. The operation was successful and his condition satisfactory. He was taken ill at the Labour Party annual conference at Whitsun and has not resumed parliamentary duties. He had another minor operation a few weeks earlier.
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London
House of Commons
C. R. Attlewy
Attlee
Labour Party
Whitsuri
Canna Bee Delivers Mats Harewood to Canada and Admirals
Canna Bee presented Mats Harewood to Canada and figures Admiral Sir Dudley Pound and Sir Arthur Eddington as notable recipients or affiliations in a terse historical note.
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Matts Harewood
Canada
Vincent Weer
Dudley Pound
Athur Eddington
Picture Merger Talks Between Major Australian Theatres
Sydney Wednesday reports a tentative 20 year merger agreement between Greater Union Theatres Pty. Ltd. and Hoyts Theatres Ltd. The deal awaits approval by both boards before finalizing. A Paris dispatch notes Daladier plans rapid construction of a Franco-Vietnamese venture in Indochina, with further invitations from New Zealand.
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Greater Union Theatres ’Pty. Ltd
Hoyts Theatres Ltd
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