Japanese Reach Chinese Capital Lay Siege to Nanking
Reports from Shangai describe Japanese forces reaching Nanking's walls and preparing to seize the capital after China’s government fled two weeks earlier. Sun Yat Sen's mausoleum and Chiang Kai-shek's mansion are said to be in invaders' hands as barricades rise and a stand inside the 32 mile walls is anticipated. Chiang's whereabouts remain unknown.
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Sun Yat- Sen
Chiang Kai-Shek
Welles Reaffirms Monroe Doctrine Warning
Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles urged against alien propaganda spreading on the American continent. Speaking at George Washington University Inter-American Center, he warned foreign powers any forceful influence intrusion would trigger grave concern and prompt action across American republics.
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Washington
Sumner Welles
U. S
Inter-American Center
George Washington University
Etate Department
American Republic
New Low Mercury Mark Seen in Charleston and WV
The mercury sank to a new low in Charleston with forecasts of 10 to 14 degrees by the United Fuel Gas weather observer. Three inches of snow blanketed the valley. Tucker county reported more than 12 inches. Snow plows and cinder crews were dispatched statewide as chains were advised for mountain roads.
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United Fuel Gas Company
State Road Commission
Tucker County
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West Virginia
Dark Horses Considered for GOP Chair in 1938
Two potential chair nominees emerged as Republicans weigh national issue strategy for the 1938 elections. John Henry Wigmore of Chicago a Northwestern Law dean and League of Nations figure and John D. Biggers Toledo hardware boss and unemployment census head drew support from Hoover allies and eastern Republicans respectively. Nye expressed opposition to the Wigmore bid amid Capitol Hill debate.
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Dec
Dark Horses
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GOP
John Henry Wigmore
Chicago
Northwestern University Law Faculty
League of Nations Committee On Intellectual Cooperation
John D. Biggers
Toledo
Roosevelt
Wigmore
Capitol Hill
Gerald K. Nye
N. D
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Airplane Awarded to Aviatrix as Alimony in Chicago
In Chicago Judge John J. Lupe awarded aviatrix Opal Pearl Anderson an airplane as part of alimony. Anderson, first Niinola woman with a transport pilot's license, sought support for herself and her 21 year old son Norman while Willard Anderson faces a divorce suit over cruelty. A property settlement gave Anderson Willard's 1800 Stinson plane and the court ordered $100 weekly child support.
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Chicago
Inbi
Opal Pearl Anderson
John J. Lupe
Anderson
Ron
Norman
Willard
Anderton
Wallace Urges United Front Against Slump
Secretary Wallace urged business, labor, farmers and government to unite on a common-sense program to counteract the recession. He outlined steps including housing revival, tax reform, farm support, a strong wage and hour law, cheap credit, continued trade pacts, and ongoing government spending until capital aligns with policy.
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Wallace
Washington Evening Star
Roosevelt
Kidnap Theory Under Inquiry
In Westchester suburb White PlainsArthur Fried a 32 year old New York business executive vanished Saturday night. Police detectives and a half dozen investigators pursued rumors of kidnapping and ransom while Fried s family denied the claim suggesting he may have overindulged or quarreled with a relative. Authorities reportedly consulted federal agents as the search continued. Fried is manager of the Bronx office of Colonial Sand and Stone. publisher Gendarm Bape is listed as president and director.
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Arthur Fried
New York
Westchester
Fried
Edward J. Hughes
Frith
Federal Bureau of Investigation
New York City
Bronx
Colonial Sand and Stone Company
Gendarm Bape
Harold Danie
Lindberghs Dodge Curious On Auto Trip To New York
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh left their Englewood retreat in a secret homeward rush to New York under assumed names. Police and friends offered no confirmed plan, but speculation centers on homesickness and desire for privacy after years abroad.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
America
Dwight Morrow
Hiner
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Marrow
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Pina Nurdes
Fasl
Early morning shopper prize offered by The Gazette
Lucky Delaw reader wins $5 for identifying a business officer at Hale Street. Daily rewards of $5 are offered in cooperation with merchants to an early shopper in downtown Hale Street area. The Garrett cameraman will mingle with crowds, and the photographed winner will be published the next day in The Garrett.
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Labor Dispute To Be Probed In New Jersey
Jersey City December 6 Senate to probe charges of anti-labor dictatorship as CIO head John Lewis clashes with Mayor Frank Hague Lewis asked Sen Robert LaFollette to have the Senate liberties committee investigate Hague's refusal to let CIO organizers enter Jersey City. Ernst named special assistant to lead inquiry with immediate launch anticipated.
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John Y. Lewis
CIO
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Aly. Morris. Ernst
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U.S
Robert F. LaFollette
Senate Elval Tiberties Committee
Hague
Leopold in England with rumors of romance and seclusion
King Leopold of Belgium stayed at Welbeck Abbey amid a snowbound visit to England with Queen Elizabeth. Reports tied his name to Lady Anne Cavendish of Worksop, but officials denied any engagement. Prince Charles, two years younger, was also in England, while secrecy surrounded the royal party and the Worksop outing.
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Welbeck Abbey
Anne Cavendish
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England
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Elizabeth
Mather
Engand
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Belgians. Secretaricns
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Squeens
Marquess of Titchfield
Solons Pass Second Bill in Special Session
Congress approved a 22 000 traveling expenses allotment at 20 cents a mile for members during the special session. House Republicans derided the move as a Christmas trip fund. Senate action was routine. The day centered on farm bill wrangling and tax changes, with labor panel backing a revised wage law. Roosevelt's return loomed as the session debated these measures.
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Dec
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Home
Senate
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House Labor Committee of War
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Ubase
Wolleut
Perm.t
Cry Led Searchers To Kidnapped Minister Seder
In Huntington on December 1 a cry rang out as searchers traced the kidnapping of Dr. James J. Seder to a Wayne County mine. The 78 year old retired minister was found dead four days after his return. Accused abductors, Orville Adkins and John Travis, attended court as spectators while Arnett A. Booth faced trial with an insanity defense outlined by his counsel.
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James J. Seder
Albert Ronk
de Carmer
Arnett A. Booth
Wayne County
Seder
Big Returns
Orville Adkins
John Travis
Imine
Sederns
President Delays Leaders Parley in Capital Return
President Hoosevelt returned to the capital from Florida at 4 15 pm to manage an emergency legislative program after a jaw infection. A reception committee greeted him but he moved to the White House where Lieut Commander Arthur H Yando and Dr Ross T McIntire examined his jaw and took an X-ray. The irritated area was not reopened and drainage found.
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White House
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Yande
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Broad New Tax Field Seen As Court Upholds Levy Upon Contractors
West Virginia wins authority to collect gross sales taxes up to 500000 under a U S Supreme Court ruling in the Dravo case The 54 decision upheld a two percent levy on firms building federal locks and dams The Dravo Construction Company of Pittsburgh built dams at Marmet London Winfield and Gallipolis within West Virginia The suit sought 135571 from 1933 and 1914 with other taxes due for 1995 1968 and 1937 The governor and attorney general anticipated reductions and noted Pennsylvania activities may limit tax collection
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Marmet
London
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Ohio River
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Clarence W. Meadows
Meadows
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Barclay Ignores NLRB Summons
New York December 6. Hartley W. Barclay editor of Mill and Factory spoke at the National Industrial Police meeting on Labor Racketeering and did not attend a Steubenville hearing summoned by the National Labor Relations Board to produce notes and records. He charged the board aimed to invade press freedom and accused communism of teaching workers.
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National Labor Relations Board
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Labor Board
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Burlesque
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Weirton Steel Company
Xupsul Lary
National Steel Corporation
Wagner
New Treasury Issues Oversubscribed in Historic Demand
Secretary Mor renthau announced straight new federal bonds and notes placed on sale were vastly oversubscribed. Subscriptions for 250000 worth of 2 1 2 percent bonds were about 21 15 times the amount available while 200000000 worth of five year 1 3 4 percent notes were about 11 times the supply. No offers would be received after tonight. The securities will be used to pay off 450 900000 of short term treasury bills maturing this month.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Mor Renthau
Treasury
Moreenthan
Treasury Bilia
Supreme Court Allows Antitrust Prosecution in NY Case
The Supreme Court ruled the Justice Department may resume the Aluminum Company of America antitrust case in federal court in southern New York after a Philadelphia court injunction halted the trial. Justice McReynolds wrote the opinion, noting the red tape was severed and the government could proceed. The decision, delivered as part of a 22-case day, also covered tax and poll tax rulings.
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Supreme Court
Justice Department
New York
Aluminum Company of America
Justice McReynolds
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Federal District Court
Atty
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Saif-Ide
High Courts
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Aluminum Company
Georgia
Noten R. Breedlove
Atlanta
Justice Butler
Quintuplets born at St Louis Zoo mother lion
St Louis December 6 quintuplets were born to a lion at the zoo shocking staff. Zoo director George P Vierheller said he had never seen five cubs at once and named the litter Dionne. Mother and cubs are reportedly thriving at the hospital exhibit.
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St Louis Seo
George P. Vierheller
Zoo
Vierhetler
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Oo Hospital
Germ causing infant plague found by scientists in Chicago
In Chicago on December 6, scientists announced the discovery of a germ linked to the infant deaths at St Elizabeth's hospital. Experiments on eight mice showed the germ’s lethal effect, offering a potential path to prevent future outbreaks. Details remain guarded while officials weigh whether the germ is new or previously known.
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UNS
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Chicare
Herman Bundersen
Chicago Board of Health
Supreme Court ruling may tax contractor income for states
The Supreme Court decision upholding state gross income taxes on companies that contracted with the federal government to build Grand Coulee dam and other projects drew intense interest. It distinguished taxes on contractors from taxes on government agencies, potentially guiding a House subcommittee considering federal taxes on state employees and vice versa.
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Supreme Court
Tuling
West Virginia
Grand Coulee Dam
Locks
Kanawha
Ohio Rivers
Ceiling collapse injures pupils at Westwood school
Oklahoma City dispatch reports fifteen children were injured when a classroom ceiling at Westwood grade school fell during a drill. One child is listed in critical condition as rescuers evacuate students to hospitals amid parental concern. Fire Chief Gott cited faulty construction and ordered the school closed for an immediate survey of remaining rooms.
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