League Moves to Impose Sanctions on Italy
The League of Nations council adopts a thirteen-member committee report sanction policy after Italy’s Covenant violation. Delegates debate delays while Britain seeks decisive action, with Italy contesting the charge and urging arbitration before September. The memo cites Eritrea and Ethiopia links, noting colonial treaties remain contentious.
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League of Nations
Council of Thirteen
Anthony Iden
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Ethiopia
France and Britain to Collaborate After Prior Consultation
The report states a joint collaboration will occur following a prior consultation between France and Britain. It notes no details on scope or timing, but emphasizes bilateral cooperation and formal agreement steps to be pursued.
France pledges reciprocal support in Mediterranean security
London report notes France answers Britain's inquiry on potential military or naval aid under the Covenant. Paris promises closest collaboration and aims to fill gaps in collective security. The reply emphasizes reciprocal obligations applying on land and sea alike.
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Monada
Britain
France
Mediterranean
Italy shocked by decision on Langue membership doubt
Italy’s reaction to a Geneva move unsettles opinion as Italy’s continued membership of the Langue appears doubtful. King Victor Emmanuel telegraphed Signor Mussolini about the capture of a situation.
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Italy
Victor Emanuel
Signor
Muscolini
Crown Prince of Abyssinia Policy Talks Begin
Britain calls for active involvement by both members and non members of the League of Nations in resolving Abyssinian affairs. The proposal emphasizes the need for the closest collaboration among nations before any decisive action is taken.
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News-Chronicle
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French cautious Italian hopes of supplies
The French government signals willingness to use Covenant of Locarno and related treaties to secure supplies if sanctions by the League or allied powers are deemed necessary. Italian hopes hinge on avoiding provoking third powers. however English Mediterranean policy and League actions loom large.
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Selina Emtone
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Fies Leagur
Italian Warships in Red Sea Reported by Telegraph
The Wort Maly reports two Italian warships in the Red Sea including a carrier and a destroyer with marines and naval personnel aboard, while the remainder of the crew and vessels are listed as support units.
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Early General Election Likely At End Of November
Newspapers speculate on an early general election with The Daily Mail predicting a provisional date set at today’s Cabinet meeting. The writer notes ministers largely favor an election at the end of November unless international tension worsens.
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Peak Employment In Britain Shows Increase In September
The Ministry for Labour reports about 10,435,000 insured persons employed in Great Britain on September 23, up 11,000 from August 28 and 192,000 more than before. Unemployment reached 1,968,610, up 110,846 from August 26 but 173,877 lower than a year earlier.
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Britain
Ministry For Labour
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Suez Canal Directors Say It Cannot Close
London reports directors of the Suez Canal Company met in Paris to discuss the canal's fate. The officials stated that the closure or raising of dues to aid war transport was not decided while ships were blocked, as per an unnamed company official.
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League Criticised Burying Place of Great Ideal
Senator Foil denounces Geneva as purging place of a great Ideal and questions Abyssinian subscription to the League. He argues the League would have needed an international army months ago, noting that secrecy and resolutions failed to secure world peace amid the Abyssinian invasion.
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Australia
More Troops Sail for War Amid Unclear Italian Losses
Naples dispatch reports five troop ships sailing to East Africa with heavy artillery as Italian casualties remain undisclosed. Abyssinian losses cited as potentially thousands, while Italian supply routes and the Dunakin’s effectiveness complicate advance. Army Chaplain marks Italian entry with an altar of ammunition boxes, candles, and a crucifix.
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Fall of Aksum Reported by Italian Advance
A London special says Aksum fell after a brief assault aided by aircraft, with Italian forces now 70 miles of front line extending toward the desert. Italians push toward Adigrat as tanks are tested, while Abyssinian resistance and supply difficulties hold back major advance.
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Exchange News
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Jan Obellak
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First Obstacle in Advance Against Abyssinia
The account describes a planned advance with a Kas force preparing a line on familiar terrain. Italian Askaris and German Legion units move toward Abyssinia as Adowa consolidates with hospitals and munitions. A mounted regiment with precise weaponry leads the advance toward Aksum while preparations to widen Blue rocks and build river bridges continue.
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Factory Explosion in Chicago Claims Eight Lives
A blast and fire at the Gildin Boya Products factory in Chicago today killed eight workers and injured about thirty. Officials say an accumulation of dust is believed responsible for the explosion and ensuing damage to the plant.
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Turaday
Gildin Boya Products
Italian Forces Strength in East Africa Campaign
The forces in East Africa number about 200000 Italian troops supported by 380 aircraft. Northern operations concentrate around 159000 personnel with several named divisions and regiments under Generals Bharavigan Babbin and Tersant Bertin Ahres. The Grand Bomo and Sila regiments form the second White Company with 96000 troops under Applett Bantigy and Biamar. The air armada includes 600 aircraft and support units in Eritrea Mugacincia and Tul Sumuluad. About 90000 Italian workers are said to be building rail and bridges, with General Gabbats blamed for Eritrean railway repair delays.
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Ethiopians Readying in South London Resistance
Ethiopians prepare in London as General Abeleh and Abywulan commanders report plans to support a response to a water channel dispute. They approach from the south, signaling readiness for action if demanded by the leadership.
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