Japanese Army Pushes On Into Northern China
Japanese forces supported by artillery bombing and armored cars resumed the northern China offensive. They push toward Tushikkou on the Jehol Chahar border as Chinese irregulars brace at Peichiatze near the Great Wall. Kalgan could be next gateway to Peiping access.
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Pieping
China
Tushikkou
Peichiatze
Great Wall
Jehol- Chahar
Tushihkou
Algon
Kalgan
Peiping
Outer Mongolia
Japan
Manchukuo
Jehol
Poison Plot Ties Lovers to Fatal Four in Montana
In Great Falls a suspected poisoning case links the deaths of four people to a love triangle. Autopsy found strong poison in Mrs. Donald Chisholm 54, Mrs. Bessie Bundrocken 36, Mike Platz 65, and Vallard Manzer 20, whose bodies were found at Chisholm’s home. County Attorney Holt cites rivalry between the women over her husband, a 40 year old railroad switchman who died January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Mont
C. F. Peterson
Donald Chisholm
Bessie Bundtrock
Mike Platz
Vallard Manzer
Three Drowned As Barge Founders Off Delaware
Three men died when the barge Pattie Morrisette foundered off the Delaware capes in rough seas early Thursday. The Coast Guard Norfolk division headquarters received a radio message confirming the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk, Va
Pattie Morrisette
Delaware Capes
Norfolk Division
Coast Guard
Marmola Reducing Tablets touted as easy fat loss
An advertisement praises Marmola as a simple weight loss aid, claiming dramatic fat reduction without strenuous exercise or purgatives. It cites physician endorsement, 1907 usage, and 20 million packages sold, urging readers to buy now and stop when satisfied.
Japan Warns Over U S Navy Exercises In Alaska
Japanese press decries next summer’s U S fleet maneuvers in Alaskan waters as a serious portent. Asahi cites eight new air corps for a second replenishment phase and 785 cadets to be recruited while Washington reports the FAA may lift total army and navy aircraft to 4 000.
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TORIO
INS
Japan
Alaskan
Pacific
United States
Asahi
Ministry of Marine
Air Corps
Washington
Federal Aviation Commission
Army
Navy
Inside help suspected in Mass mail robbery
Post office inspectors probing a $129,800 mail robbery in Fall River suggest inside accomplices aided the gunmen. They believe the cash checks and securities were prearranged to arrive on the 8:17 a.m. Boston train, marking one of New England's largest postal heists and a well planned operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River, Mass
Post Office
Boston
New England
Popular Nebraska Prison Warden Dies
Dan Kavanaugh age 56 longtime warden of the Nebraska penitentiary died in a Lincoln hospital from a stroke. He was known to greet over 800 inmates by name and drew national attention when he and Mrs. Kavanaugh dined with prisoners in the penitentiary dining room on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Dan Kavanaugh
Nebraska Penitentiary
Lincoln
Three Brothers Die Same Way In Train Fatalities
In Delphi Indiana three brothers William Gerard 63, Charles Gerard and James Gerard all were killed when they walked into a moving freight train. The deaths occurred within a short span, prompting police inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Ind
William Gerard
Charles
James
Bertha Benda and Raymond Minick Wed at St James Church
Miss Bertha Benda and Raymond Minick married Tuesday morning at St James church with Rev J H O Donnell officiating. The bridegroom’s mother Mrs Ray Minick and the couple’s relatives attended. The couple plan a two week southern trip and will reside at 20214 West Washington Street after returning.
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Washington
Bertha Benda
Raymond Minick
St. James Church
J. H. O'Donnell
Ray Minick
Albert Benda
Fairfield
Minick
West Washington Street
Pleasant Plain
Iowa Beauty School
Des Moines
Mr. Minick
Washington Junior College
Paris Beauty Academy
Cedar Rapids
Raperta Beauty Salon
How I Keep My Figure and Exercise Routine
The article outlines daily workouts for figure maintenance, including fifteen minutes of morning exercise, outdoor sessions in good weather, and a dance practice after breakfast. It highlights fencing as a preferred exercise for grace and agility, notes varied dance styles, and mentions diet being tailored by a skilled chef. It also advertises Anne Adams sewing patterns and a fashion magazine with pattern numbers and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
New York
Make This Model At Home By Anne Adams
Time was when a dress like this meant a modiste of infinite skill or a fabulous expenditure. Not so now You may have the benefit of one of America s foremost fashion designers genius for only fifteen cents. It s simple to make.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
America
Four Rooms Ransacked at Washington High School
Burglars entered four rooms at Washington High Wednesday night. They climbed into Principal Hallman’s office through a transom, ransacked desks, and escaped with $3.25 in cash and Miss Ruth Whaley’s scarf. Minor losses noted in other rooms. vault valuables untouched. Janitor R. S. Adams found the break at about 8 a.m. Police investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
M. S. Hallman
Ruth Whaley
Walter S. Estby
Janet Arie
Hallman
Miss Evers
R. S. Adams
Kennamer Seeks Change Of Venue
The Kennamer murder case moves to its first court test as defense asks for a venue change. The 19 year old son of federal judge Kennamer faces charges after the Thanksgiving night shooting of John Gorrell in Tulsa’s Forest Hills. Prosecution claims detective shoved aside investigations amid defense countercharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Phil Kennamer
Franklin &. Kennamer
Tulsa County
John Gorrell
Forest Hills
J. Holly Anderson
Henry Maddux
A. Flint Moss
Thurman Hurst
Soviet Congress Opens Friday Review of Four-Year Activities
Delegates to the seventh all union congress of the Socialist Soviet Republics gathered in Moscow to review leaders' activities during the last four years. The congress marks its first session since the previous assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Texas Highlighted by Centennial Promise and Vast Lands
Clarendon Tex editor touts Texas as the upcoming centennial focus with vast ranches, large pastures, and diverse climates. He praises Sam Houston as a colorful historical figure and extols the state as able to serve hot or cold climates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cansette
Clarendon
Tex
Texas
Germany
France
England
Sam Houston
1931 Assembly Opens Friday With 1500 Delegates Expected
The assembly will convene Friday with 1,500 or more delegates expected to attend. Several constitutional questions will be discussed including the formation of a commissariat of domestic affairs into which the GPU secret police agency has been merged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissariat of Domestic Affairs
Secret Police
GPU
Inter-Ocean Co declares extra and regular dividends
The Inter-Ocean Insurance company approved an extra 5 percent and the regular 10 percent dividends at its annual meeting. Dividends total $75,000 to be paid by March 9 to stockholders of record March 1, with $125,000 in prior year payouts and a year gain of $374,527.93. Directors and officers for the coming year include Roy E. Curray president and E. E. Pinney vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company
Cedar Rapids
D. E. Howell
R.E. Jones
Williamsburg
E. E. Pinney
KE. E. Schroeder
Davenport
Karl P. Blaise
J. W. Bollinger
Robert Brooke
Publisher Ulric Hoepli Dies at 88 in Milan
Ulric Hoepli, 88, Milan based editor and publisher, known for releasing Mussolini writings, died Thursday in Italy. He was a longtime Italy publisher and press figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Ulric Hoepli
Italy
Mussolini
Young People’s League Meeting at Mount Vernon
Cedar Rapids Presbytery youth group gathers at Mount Vernon Presbyterian church for a winter conference on service leadership and publicity. Speakers include Dr. M. Willard Lampe and Dr. Harry M. Gage with Mrs. L. D. Weld. a candlelight service, supper, and music accompany sessions involving eight church groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willard Lampe
School of Religion
University of Iowa
Harry M. Gage
Coe College
L. D. Weld
Cedar Rapids
Gage
Rheon Woodward
Cornell College
Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church
Tom Bailey
Central Park Presbyterian Church
PWA Experts Plan New Laws for Iowa
Public Works Administration legal experts draft proposed Iowa statutes to leverage upcoming federal unemployment relief. Measures cover low cost housing rural electrification and revenue bond act amendments to satisfy federal agencies. The plan also envisions creation of self liquidating authorities similar to New York Port Authority and Tennessee Valley Authority to fund public improvements.
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Washington
Public Works Administration
Iowa
Towans
Hawkeye
PWA
New York Port Authority
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Saar
Europe
Saar Basin
International Army
Saarbruecken
Wartburg Hall
Nebraska
Gloria Shes
Washington High
Will
Rogers
Inter-Ocean CO
Roy E. Curray
Alonzo Church
James E. Hamilton
J. L. Campbell
D.L. Nelson
Duce
Young People’s League OF Presbytery
MT. Vernon
Lake Superior
Stark's Market
First ‘ Street
Ward
Grain Buster Han
S.K.F
Montgomery Ward
St. SE
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