Fire calls and births in city
At 1 12 pm Sunday a tree burning at 620 First Street SW, 27 minutes, still alarm. At 8 30 pm Sunday a fire near Twelfth Street NE dump, 70 minutes, still alarm. At 11 20 pm Sunday a fire at 1614 Ellis Boulevard NW, 25 minutes, engine companies 2 5 and hook and ladder. Mercy hospital Mr and Mrs Clyde Trew at 1017 Second Street SW, a son Sept 3. Mr and Mrs Charles Krerci at 1528 K Street SW, a son Sept 3. Born to Mr and Mrs A D Huelle of Elmhurst, Alabama, a son Shun Dean, Aug 24 at Elmhurst hospital. The Huelles formerly lived at 303 Highland Drive NW.
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Louie Havelka
First Street
Twelfth Street
Frank Dulin
Ellis Boulevard
Mercy Hospital
Clyde Trew
Second Street
Charles Krerci
K Street
A . D. Huelle
Elmhurst
Dean
Elmhurst Hospital
Huelles
Highland Drive
Obituary notices for Vaughn Miller Casserly Short
Marilyn Joy Vaughn three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Vaughn of Clinton died in a local hospital Sunday at 450 PM Loretta F Miller 90 died at home of her daughter Mrs O J De Vault 1834 Bever Avenue SE at 745 PM Sunday Stella May Casserly 60 of Galena died in a local hospital late Saturday John R Short 69 died at his home 1341 Birch Avenue NW at 7 AM Monday
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Marilyn Joy Vaughn
Lawrence Vaughn
Clinton
Loretta F. Miller
O J de Vault
Bever Avenue
Stella May Casserly
Galena
John R Short
Birch Avenue NW
Sunk British Liner Athenia Sparks War Era Talk
Report from Glasgow states the Athenia sailed Friday from Glasgow bound for Montreal with 526 foot length and 66 foot beam. Lifeboats for 1830 and a ballast advantage cited by Capt Reid aided rescue. Passengers rerouted to join Athenia after cancellations with other lines. Built in Glasgow 1923 and recently redecorated for Atlantic tourism.
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Athenia
Reid
Liverpool
Glasgow
Montreal
Belfast
British Steamer Anking Said Torpedoed between Manila and Hong Kong
A Japanese press dispatch reported from Amoy that the 3 472 ton British steamer Anking was torpedoed during a voyage between Manila and Hong Kong.
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Shanghai
Amoy
Manila
Hongkong
Three Cars Damaged In Crash At Tracks
On First avenue near Fourth street E three cars were damaged when a car rushed across tracks to beat an approaching train and hit the car in front of it. Mrs. Fred Ross suffered a skinned arm. The Ross car struck Jo Neiswanger and he hit John Braden as the chain reaction continued.
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First Avenue
Fourth Street E
Fred. Ross
Chicago
Fred Ross
Ross
Jo Neis- Wanger
Ottumwa
Biddle
Warsaw
Italian Paper Claims Russo German Pact Binds Allies
Rome dispatch says General Carlo Romano writes in Gazzetta Del Popolo that the Russo German non aggression pact is a true military alliance. He argues Germany seeks to align with the Soviet Union to advance toward victory in the Polish war.
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Rome
INS
Gazzetta del Popolo
Carlo Romano
Germany
Poland
U.S.S.R
Poles Fend Off Germans Amid Bombing Fury
Poles fought German invaders with renewed fury as Britain and France declared war. Reports of German bombings, gas, and civilian casualties spurred Polish counterattacks into East Prussia, claiming downed planes, captured tanks, and hundreds of prisoners. United States Ambassador to Poland A. J. Drexel Biddle survived a bomb attack on his Warsaw villa, with his family and guests displaced and seeking safety.
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Warsaw
East Prussian
Foreign Office
Torun
Garwolin
Dzielglowo-Sochaczew
Byd
Goszcz
Poland
Bydoe
Gondaiada
Red Cross
Myslenic
Wolbron
Ropezyce
Kielce
Krakow
United States
A. J. Drexel Biddle
Roosevelt radio address on American neutrality stance
President Roosevelt appeals for peace and neutrality as war rages in Europe. He warns that conflicts afar affect the Americas, urges careful news scrutiny, and pledges continued efforts to keep the United States out of the war while maintaining vigilance and unity.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
America
Europe
Poland
Germany
United States
Neutrality to follow F R s plea in two proclamations
The article reports on the push for American neutrality after the sinking of the Athenia and cites Roosevelt’s radio address. It notes a two-part proclamation expected by Tuesday, with a focus on remaining neutral while considering security and policy. The piece also recalls Lusitania’s influence 24 years earlier and includes White House statements about keeping out of the war.
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Athenia
Congress
White House
Lusitania
Roosevelt
Liverpool
Glasgow
Montreal
Stephen T. Early
United States
Blaglé
Bootlegging Ring Busted in Cedar Rapids Raid
Police seized alcohol and beer in a Cedar Rapids bootlegging raid Sunday morning. Dennis Shortridge age 35 and Alma Shortridge age 32, described as Negroes of 727 Fourth Street SE, were arrested on a charge of maintaining a liquor nuisance under a search warrant from Justice H R Churchill. Detectives say the pair had operated a bootlegging business and sold liquor on Sundays without a license.
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Cedar Rapids
Dennis Shortridge
Alma Shortridge
Fourth Street
H.R. Churchill
Earl Stanley
Marshall and Condon
DeVore and
Prasil
France Declares War as German Aggression Escalates
Paris reports France and Britain declare war on Germany after German invasion of Poland. French forces penetrate three kilometers into German lines as land sea and air operations commence. Minister Marchandeau becomes mayoral candidate while mobilization continues along the Maginot line.
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Bulletin— Paris
INS
Paris
War’ Office
France
Poland
French Republic
Reich
Germany
Paul Marchandeau
Edouard Daladier
Rheims
Army
Maginot Line
Siegfried Line
Partial American Passenger List From Athenia At Glasgow
A partial list of 145 American passengers who boarded the Athenia at Glasgow was received by the American Consul in Glasgow and forwarded to the State Department. The names include James Boyle Margaret Campbell Agnes Craig Mary Diven Thomas Fielder Margaret Ford and many others.
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Athenia
Glasgow
State Department
James Boyle
Margaret Campbell
Agnes Craig
Margaret Diller
Mary Diven
Thomas Fielder
Margaret Ford
Don Dilroy
Jan Hannah
Selena ‘Isaacs
Margaret Little
Mary McKellar
Edith Nicol
Alice Tocklington
Cathryn Brennan
Elva’ Campbell
William Diller
Louis Diven
Mary Dow
A. Floréhéc
Ski
Een Aera
Ethel Ruszell
Charles Stork
William Bohn
Ada Bohn
Rose Churchill
Montgomery Evans
Ellen Howland
Franklin Dexter
Miariane Dexter
Kathleen spRall
Mark Shearer
Agnes Star
Alexander Keshwaoff
Dyer Ent Strap
Coeby Elisiap
Sarai Buydett
Gus’ Andergson
Moette
Casey
Jessie ‘Forle
George ‘Kelfiher
Francis” Cooley
Harry Thehearne
Ella, Trehearne
King George VI Fronts Empire War Unity Broadcast
London dispatch reports the king will publish and distribute copies of his wartime speech urging the empire to unite against Germany. The address to the nation is to be sent to every household.
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London
INS
George VI
Germany
Britain declares war as Germany invades Poland
London fronts, Berlin and Warsaw dominated by war talk. Chamberlain announces Britain is at war as Hitler's forces press into Poland. Churchill named admiralty head. Viscount Gort named overseas forces chief. Edmund Ironside and Kirke lead home and general staff.
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Britain
Viscount Gort
Imperial General Staff
Edmund Ironside
General Staff
Walter Kirke
Home Forces
War Cabinet
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Admiralty
Actors and Stagehands Sign Agreement
In New York actors and stagehands have reached a peace agreement. The deal averts a nationwide strike looming as the entertainment industry faces ongoing labor tensions. Details outline wage terms and working conditions for members of both unions.
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New York
Peace Bevice
Eanes
Inter
Ineudtry Mbiday
Obituary Notices for Mrs. Joseph R. Keltz and Mrs. Charles Martens
Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph R. Keltz 74 who died Saturday were held in Decorah with burial in Fort Dodge. She lived in Algona and Fort Dodge and is survived by three children, a brother and two sisters. Mrs. Charles Martens 43 lifelong Delaware county resident died Saturday while awaiting hospital admission. Funeral services were held in Delaware with survivors including her husband two daughters and her father and brother.
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Decorah
Joseph R. Keltz
Mion Boty
Fort Dodge
Abla
on’Sells
Ke Ta
Independence
Acorah
Shéz
J. B.’ Sells
John F. Myers
Fortage
Hayee Rigketts
Vincet
Towa
Manchester
Charles Martens
Delaware County
Purcheses
Manchester Las Spring
Martens
Delaware
William S. Schreiber
Vanita
Viola
Henry Mussehl
Ernest
New Czech Legion Aims to Free Land From Nazis
A Czechoslovak independent legion to fight Germans on Polish soil for Czech freedom is being formed in Poland under General Prchala. He hopes to raise 6,000 men and seeks funds from Russia Romania and Yugoslavia for arms, stating their lives are their only security.
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London
INL
Poland
Prchala
Daily Telegraph
Warsaw
Prehala
Russia
Rumania
Yugoslavia
Duke of Windsor Awaits Orders After Return to England
In Cannes the Duke of Windsor expects to return to England possibly Tuesday and await definite government orders. A spokesman said the duke has offered his services in any capacity to aid his country. It was not clear if his American-born duchess would accompany him.
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Cannes
France
Windsor
England
Neutral Rights Violated As Vast Air Armada Drifts Over Rhineland
Report describes numerous planes dropping leaflets over the Rhineland early Monday. Aircraft roared overhead from midnight, 5 p.m. Iowa time, at high speed from a northwest origin toward the Netherlands. The formation, at 7,000 feet or higher, shielded by clouds, passed near Holland’s three northeastern provinces then headed east southeast toward a corridor from Liverpool to Wilhelmshaven, Bremen, Berlin, and Frankfurt.
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Iowa
Netherlands
Holland
Liverpool
English Channel
Great Germany
Wilhelmshaven
Bremen
Berlin
Frankfurt
Hitler Heads East to Front with Gas Mask and Gear
The article reports Chancellor Adolf Hitler leaving Berlin Sunday night for the eastern front to assume command. He wore a heavy automatic pistol on his belt and carried a gas mask, a steel helmet, and field boots strapped to his shoulders as he departed.
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Berlin
INS
Adolf Hitler
Eastern Front
Partial List Of Americans On The Torpedoed Athenia
Americans listed include Ralph Child of Lewiston Maine Adolph Leocha of Claremont New Hampshire Florence Dery of Astoria New York Adolph Sadowski of Bayonne New Jersey John Harry of Cooper City Michigan Charles Stork of New York City William and Ada Bohn of Elizabeth town Massachusetts Evans of Norristown Franklin Dexter of Beverly Massachusetts Ellen Howland of Elk Ridge Maryland Alexander Sheshunoff of New York City Sarah Burdett of Cambridge Massachusetts Rico Crowley of Providence Harriet Tolley of Ponca City Oklahoma Thomas and Annie Quine of Fullerton California Lulu Sweigard of New York City Damon Boynton of Chicago Barbara Rodman of Garden City New York Ruth Turnbull of Alhambra California.
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Ralph Child
Lewiston
Adolph Leocha
Claremont
N.H
Florence‘Dery
Astoria
N. Y
Adolph Sadowski
Bayonne
N.J
John Harry
Cooper City
Mich
Charles Stork
New York City
William and Ada Bohn
Elizabethtown
Arotaamiery Evans
Norristown
Franklin Dexter
Beverly
Mass
Ellen Howland
Elk Ridge
Alexander Sheshunoff
Sarah Burdett
Cambridge
RicOuge Crowley
Providence
Harriet Tolley
Ponca City
Okla
Thomas
Annie Quine
Fullerton
Calif
Lulu Sweigard
Damon Boynton
Chicago
Janice Martin
Alhambra
Barbara Rodman
Garden City
Ruth Turnbull
Italian Liners to Resume Sailings Amid Neutrality Claim
Italy announced it would resume Italian passenger liner sailings in a few days and maintain neutrality in the European war. Foreign Minister Galeazzo Ciano reportedly assured U.S. Ambassador William Phillips that schedules would restart, with liners held in home ports to depart within two or three days.
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Rome
Italy
Count Galeazzo Ciano
William Phillips
Foreign Ministry
Diana
Hitler Can Lick Whole World, Kuhn Says Rally
Fritz Kuhn German American band leader declares Adolf Hitler and Germany can lick the whole world at a Sellersville rally. He dismisses Britain and France war declarations as propaganda and says he does not believe them.
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Adolf Hitler
Kuhn
Sellersville
Germany
Fritz Kuhn
Bis
Britain
France
Leopold Takes Personal Command Of Belgian Forces
Brussels dispatch reports King Leopold III assumes direct command of Belgium's mobilized army following Albert. The monarch issued a day’s order stating he has taken over command and trusts the troops will prove worthy of the nation’s confidence through bravery and sacrifice.
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Leopold
Brussels
INS
Albert
Belgium
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