Japs Retreating in North China and Shanghai Drive
North China action shows Japanese forces withdrawing north from Shantung along the Lientsin Pukow line while Shan tung army moves to block. General Hanchu Fu claims 100000 troops and several towns taken with stout resistance as Chinese units harass Japanese patrols near Peiping.
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Peiping
China
Lientsin-Pukow
Shantung
Hanchu Fu
Hapei
Hanchu-Fu
Japan
Shana
Jean Batten Arrives Allahabad from Rangoon
Jean Batten landed at Allahabad at 11 45 am local time after a Rangoon start. She said the journey had been uneventful and hoped favorable weather would help beat the record. She described a route along the Burma coast before turning easterly toward Allahabad.
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Allahabad
Jean Batten
Rangoon
Mies Jean Batten
Merguil
Tavoy
Burma
Alor Star
Fog halts shipping as German ships collide in North Sea
Dense fog stalls English Channel, North Sea and Baltic traffic. German steamer Westphalia sinks after colliding with Schwabe off North Holland, seven crew drowned. An FLAP plane crashes in fog with three dead, and a test flight in Frankfurt-on-Main kills three more.
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London
English Channel
North Sea
Westphalia
Schwabe
North Holland
Wealphalia
Frankfurt-on-Maine
Fog Delays Broadbent on England Australia Record Attempt
Dense fog again prevents Broadbent from departing for the England Australia record attempt, delaying the voyage and postponing the scheduled start time.
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London
Broadbent
Heavy losses as Japanese attack on Shanghai stalls
Reports say the Japanese thrust on Shanghai failed with heavy casualties on both sides. Chinese defenders repelled an attack on Chapel, turning the city into a network of concrete fortifications. A Chinese commander vowed the city would not yield.
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Shanghai
Alberta Court Decision and Aberhart Order Debate
The Supreme Court ruling declares Aberhart's Order in Council illegal and blocks action against social credit validity. Senator Griesbach says Aberhart may drop social credit and seek farmer support by arguing debt relief.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Supreme Court
Aberhart
William Griesbach
Social Credit
Shanghai Holds Despite Japanese Offensive Stalemate
A Shanghai stalemate persists ten weeks after Japan opened its offensive. Chinese forces claim success at heavy Japanese cost while British and American analysts question Japanese military strength and projections. The outlook remains a protracted struggle with uncertain reinforcements and Chinese resistance seen as sustained.
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Shanghai
Critieye
Belgian envoy invites Japan to Nine Power Conference
The Belgian ambassador handed the invitation to Japan to the Foreign Office in Tokyo. Officials say acceptance is unlikely as the invitation comes via the League of Nations, with which Japan does not cooperate. Some argue settlement between China and Japan is preferable and intervention could worsen the situation.
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Tokyo
Foreign Office
League of Nations
Japan
China
Japanese Frontiers Tense Amid Aerial and Military Movements
Tokyo reports rising aerial and military activity along the Manchukuo and Korean borders. Vladivostok centers show state maneuvers as Japan clamps down on espionage. Shanghai dispatches claim Staelin backs Outer Mongolia pledging allegiance to Nan King to free Russian trained Moen for service against Japan.
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Tokyo, Welnes Inc
Japan
Vladivostok
Shanghai
Staelin
Outer Mongolia
Nanking
Unknown German shells found on Singapore beach
Report from Singapore states police found 190 unexploded German shells buried on a beach. Casing marks indicate they were dropped by the German cruiser Exaden, sunk near Gore Island in the last war by HMS Sydney.
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Singapore
Breuking
Ue Larbourne
Indian Ocean
Exaden
Gores Island
H.m.as
Sydney
Red Napoleon Stirs North China as Communist Forces Strike
The British United Press reports Yaet Jape's three main armies in North China threaten Shansi while southward columns from Tientsin and Peiping face peril from General Chutoh the Communist commander nicknamed Red Napoleon. The Red Army pushed behind Japanese lines capturing Pingstan and Youyang, severing rail detachment routes and easing pressure on Shansi.
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London
Shanghai
British United Press
Yaet Jape
China
Shansi
Tientsin
Peiping
Chutoh
Napoleon
London Markets Perturbed Amid Uncertain Global Climate
Markets in London show renewed anxiety as Wall Street liquidation remains unresolved. Traders await clarity on the international situation, with a potential sharp rebound if the Spanish situation stabilizes within a week or two.
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London
Wall Street
War Office Changes in War Policy to Be Discussed
Secretary for War Hore Belisha will speak at Mansion House tonight on Britain’s defense posture. He notes the Territorial Army as a vital, large, and capable part of the fighting services and praises General Sir Walter Kirke’s appointment, emphasizing national resolve over armed strength alone.
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London
Q Office
Secretary For War
Hore Belisha
Britain
Walter Kirke
Territorial Army
Army Council
Fall of Gijon Bayonnes Forces in Asturias
Surviving planes of the Asturian air force fled to France to avert capture as insurgents close on the last northern stronghold. Five aircraft reached Bayonne and one overturned on landing. two landed at Saupe Breton and another crashed into the sea. Passengers include believed Gijon politicians amid heavy bombardment and destruction of the Communist quarter.
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Bayonne
Thuraiay
Asturian
France
Biaritz
Saupe Breton
T He Sea
Gijon
Spanish officers to face trial in treachery charges
Valencia reports General Asensio and three other high army officers arrested on treachery charges tied to Malaga's February fall. They demand a special court inquiry. Rome notes an official Fascist calendar showing a large photo with Eva Edujara vindicated.
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Valencia
Asensio
Caballero
Malaga
Rome
Calonday
Eva Edujara
Spain
German Denies Seizure of Algoran Island
Berlin reports official denial that Germany has captured Algoran Island off the Spanish coast and fortified it, clarifying no seizure or fortifications have occurred.
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Berlin
Germany
Algoran
Reward Offered for Missing Waggon and Load
A reward of £300 offered for information leading to the discovery of a transport waggon or the load of coal missing since last Monday week. The waggon was driven by John Thomas Dempacy from Bendigo to Melbourne.
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Melbourne
Woal
John Thomas Dempacy
Bendigo
Citrus Trade Surges in Nine Months Export Rise Across Regions
Australasian citrus exports for the first nine months reached 60 844 cases more than the prior three quarters, boosted by Canada and New Zealand demand and markets in the Straits Settlements and Netherlands East Indies. New Zealand shipments rose to 159 123 cases, Canada to 20 891, while Straits Settlements and NEI exports stood at 21 402. Lemons remain a smaller share but overseas shipments climbed by 4 687 cases year over year.
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United Kingdom
Canada
New Zealand
Straits Settlements
Netherlands East Indica
Stralts Bettlementa
Netherlands East Indies
Silkworth Crew to be Paid Off and Repatriated
The Chinese Consul General announced that Silkworth steamer agents will pay off the crew at Newcastle and repatriate them to China. They will be shipped as soon as accommodation is found on another vessel. The consul praised the agents and crew for avoiding actions that would aid Japanese firms amid the current situation.
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Sydney
Dr. Poo
Silkworth
Newcastle
China
L Eo
Japan
Crew Accepts Bail for Silkworth Loday in Newcastle
Thirty Chinese crew members of the freighter Silkworth Loday agreed to bail after talks with two Chinese vice consuls. They will lodge security for £3000 with a Chamber Magistrate and await release, to be cared for by local Chinese residents pending possible repatriation with a new crew.
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Newcastle
China
Silkworth Loday
Silkworth
US Representative Deflects Labeling Japan Aggressor at Nine-Power Talks
In Brussels the U S representative Norman Davis told Japanese reporters he would not brand Japan aggressor in China. He said the conference would pursue a peaceful solution and that the United States has no commitments though he has a plan he cannot yet reveal. He denied inviting Russia and Germany to the talks and urged Japan to help make the conference a success.
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New York
Brussels
United States
Norman Davi
Japan
Agg
China
Russia
Germany
Anglican Synod Debates Constitution in Australia
The Anglic an Church in Australia and Tasmania debated constitutional reforms at the synod. A committee was appointed to seek diocesan agreement and a constitution acceptable to all. The proposal to rename the Church to Holy Catholic Church and Anglican was rejected for discussion and not submitted.
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Sy Inny
Australia
Tasmania
General Synod
Synod
Holy Catholic Church
Brazil Signs Lease for Six US Warships
Rio de Janeiro reports Brazil has signed a contract to lease six over-age warships from the United States despite protests from Argentina. The vessels are to proceed to Brazil immediately.
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Rio DE Janeiro
United States
Brazil
Italian anti Fascists sentenced in Rome disturbance case
Fifteen workmen held since May 5 1926 were tried in Rome and given prison terms from two to 18 years for publishing pamphlets that attacked Fascist activities.
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Rome
Non-Intervention Talks Move Toward Granting Belligerent Rights
Italy and Germany accept token equal withdrawals of volunteers in Spain as part of a march toward belligerent rights. British Foreign Minister Eden says progress could push the issue toward a general agreement with a three hour session and plans for an International Commission to count foreign fighters.
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London
Italy
Germany
Spain
Anthony Eden
Count Grand
Count Grandi
International Commission
Count Gramit
Beir von Alten
M. Maisky
Russia
Rome
Alan
Franco
Count Granti
France
Gijon
Berlin
Britain
USS
Italian stance on Spain Italy and Non-Intervention debate
The Paris and London press discuss Italy's proposed commission to gauge volunteer strength in the Spanish Civil War. They flag potential three month enumeration delays, Mussolini's shifting posture, and how France and Britain view concessions. Reports claim Madrid’s fall and a 100,000 troop release for Valencia drive loom as Spain contends with Non-Intervention.
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Peiping- Hankow
Youyang
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