Adowa Falls to Italians After Heavy Losses
A morning message reports Adowa fell to Italian forces after a three day bombardment. Abyssinian casualties were heavy, with fierce hand to hand fighting north of Adowa. Italian planes bombed Amba Feskauta and Tabeth, causing fatalities including women and children. An Rome statement notes Somaliland troops near Dolo and Gorahai air bombing as the line advances with tanks and armoured cars.
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London
Adowa
Amba
Feskauta
Tabeth
Rome
Dolo
Kenya
Gorahai
Fall of Adowa Echoes in Rome Tip Toe News
Rome reports cautious anticipation for the fall of Adowa amid grand celebrations planned by Italian authorities. Dispatches describe General Badeli's forces closing on Adawa, with 19,000 reinforcements rushed to harass Sallan defenders. Casualty figures are uncertain, while bombardments near Addis Ababa and air action are noted, and preparations with anti aircraft guns and camouflage around the capital are described.
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Rome
Saturnby
Adow
Sundist
Aut- Ati
Adawa
Fat Beyown
Addie Ababs
Dani- Xal
Anaad
Tt W
Avlowally
Wit Yards
Dewale
Fiche
Addis Ababa
Britta United Preay Corres
Harrae
Digiga
Haw
Farvignera
Dire Wawa Uf
Immu
Falda
Addis Abeba
Royal Palace
Central Square
Italians Impose Food to Starving Inhabitants After Capture
The article notes Italian troops in Adigrat distributing food to a starving population. It describes hostile statements by Italians toward Amharic people and fear of looting if Ethiopians move toward Tigre. Protests and police actions are described, with mentions of demonstrations against Italy and potential civil conflict in France.
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Adigrat
Tigre
Mary
Jaimes
Paria
Nationatiat Demonstraire
Italy
France
Arabs Refuse Italian Aid Request in Aden Report
A report from Aden states that Iman Yamen refused the Italian request to fund an overflow of casualties under the 19 order to convalescence. The statement highlights tension over international aid and medical funding amid ongoing conflict and casualties in the region.
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Aden
Iman Yamen
Arms Embargo Declared by U S President in War Crisis
President Roosevelt declared an immediate arms embargo under the Neutrality Act amid the Italy Ethiopia conflict. The ban covers weapons, munitions, aircraft, engines, and warship equipment with penalties up to 10 000 dollars or five years in prison. Further expansions to raw materials possible.
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Washington
Unly
Ethiopia
Roosevelt
United States
Italy
Ian
Ela
Mussolini envoy to Britain signals aims to ease conflict
The Italian ambassador in London delivered a cordial message from Signor Mussolini with a parallel communication to M Laval. Mussolini affirmed Italy’s aim to avoid expanding the Abyssinian dispute and to seek a settlement through British and French cooperation. He believed Mediterranean tensions could lessen if cooperation replaces hostilities.
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London
Grundy Wenagh
Batti
Samue Hare
Times
Mussolini
M. Laval
Abyssinia
Mediterranean
British Foreign Secretary Reaffirms Stand on Mediteranean Talks
London reports Sir Samuel Hoare told Italian Ambassador Signor Grandi that Mussolini’s complaint of misunderstanding does not alter Britain’s policy. Hoare rejected canceling Mediterranean precautions and any revival of tri-partite talks. He pressed that the issue now lies with the League.
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London
Sir Samuel Hoare
Signor Grandi
Signor Mussolini
Italy
Rome
Samuel Hoare
League
Empire Meat Board Conference Sets New Board Composition
A Canberra meeting to stabilise the empire meat industry approved a Commonwealth Meat Board with 18 members including one products representative per plate region and four Western and Southern delegates. The conference nominated four members to represent abattoir interests, while the Empire body would be independent and coordinate with the general board.
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Commonwealth Migrat Board
By & Waaith
Canberra
Tach Plate
Riverina
Northern Territory
Commonwealth
BF. Sunersx
Queingland Most
Me. J. Merret
New South Wales
Go A
W. Pope
My. Karel
Weston
New Zealand
London
Milk Supply Criticism Aims At Canberra Distribution Plan
Mr. T. L. Carmody, president of the Canberra branch, denounces the new distribution scheme for poorer milk quality. He says Canberra ordinances block better milk imports from Queanbeyan and surrounding districts, shielding the Dairy Combine and leaving residents without remedy.
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TL. Carmody
Canberra
Iit
Queanbeyan
Department of the Interior
Championship of the South Goulburn Triumphs by Five Points
Goulburn edged Canberra 15 0 at Queanbeyan to claim the championship of the south in a tight game. Canberra players suffered injuries late, hampering their bid, while Goulburn maintained pace and held on in the final two minutes to secure the victory.
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Goulburn
Canberra
Queanbeyan
Italy censured as Geneva reports debate on war state
In Geneva the League of Nations council faced sharp divisions over Italy and Ethiopia as reports from the committees dominated by Thirteen and Six were debated. Britain pressed for faster procedures, while Italy and Ethiopia argued over aggression and the legality of any war declaration. A six-member committee was appointed to examine the position with Mr Eden urging action and Denmark signaling support for sanctions.
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London
Geneva
Ue Council
Ethiopia
Committee of Thirteen
Committee of Six
League
Haly
Wintel
Marenver
Baron Alotat
Mtr
Hawarit
Thisteen
Committee of ‘Thirteen
Britain
Wthioptet
Council
Tuli
Baron Aldal
Italy
Tay
Rallan
Anthony den
M. Laval
Beuor de Midariaga
Spain
M. Lina
Roumsnia
Bener Monei Hoult
Tia
Portugal
Chile
Eden
Denmark
Devin
Keys
Bix
Lackling
Canberra
Felsch
A. O'Brien
Ty Ceenimie
Goulburn
Carmany
Mill Cave
Tos Meads
Germany Must Tighten Belt
Canberra football scene reports a Canberra versus Goulburn contest with mixed play and uncertain calls as Canberra seeks discipline and tighter control. A six-man committee reviews the tight on option and a penalty is noted amid suspension of further debate until Monday.
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