Pirates threaten Med crisis as Italy weighs attendance
London reports renewed pirate submarine attacks raise the stakes in the Mediterranean crisis. Britain and France discuss a naval plan to clear the sea while Italy’s attendance at the Nyon submarine conference hangs in the balance. Russia endorses the conference but attacks Italy anew.
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Webb Miller
United Press
London
Europe
Lss
Anthony Buen
Autisubmarine
Nyon
Switzerkind
France
Lal
Italy
Gormany
Mmntistis
Great Britsain
Mediterranean
Gulf of Tunis
Pegasus
Rhodes
Dodeuinese Islands
United Press Tahlanbul Cirres
Hapa
AusTo- Saxon Petroleum Co
Shell
Potasug
Standard ‘Transport Co
Secony Vacuuma
Beni’ Mussolini
Nin Wether
Japan defies world powers over Shanghai near settlement
United Press reports on September 8, 1937, Japan refuses to withdraw warships and troops from Shanghai vicinity, intensifying attacks near the international settlement. Chinese forces, Communist troops, and nationalist factions maneuver amid rising tensions as foreign powers seek to protect interests.
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Japan
Shanghai International Settlement
HR. Ekins
United Press
Shanghai
Britain
France
United States
North China
Shnklang
Tie Nan Ing-Shinghay
Gussenwer
Cine Ferugeers
Gye Powehes
Taberna
Tion
Augusta Aither Warshing
Shanshu
Qin Chiesagniayy
Rome
Teuting
Ajversdan
J4own
Sal Dupun
Shanghai Valle
Cha Teh
China
Peiping
Ghu Tey
Inner -Mongoli
Nationalist Troops Suffer Heavy Loss in Two Days
The war office reports Nationalist army units in Aetirias provinces incurred over 1500 casualties in the last two days. Loyalist forces repelled rebel sorties with machine gun fire and bayonet charges, holding their ground against attacks.
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War Office
Aetirias
Pleo de Europes
Toll mounts as polio epidemic spreads in U S
United Press reports a polio wave across multiple states from California to Florida and into southern Canada, with Chicago reporting 33 new cases and 26 suspected during Labor Day weekend. Officials warn cooler weather may slow spread, while higher temperatures threaten to revive transmission. public schools face closures and bans across Milwaukee Omaha San Diego Detroit Kansas City and St Lucie County.
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United Press
Chicago
Sip
California
Canada
AlHahat
Bunilesen
Chicaka Board of Health
Bublesen
Bunlesen
Ghicago
Milwaukee
Oneha
San Diego
Cal
Founei Buffs
Waukesha
Detroit
Kansas City
St. Cathrine Ont
St. Lucie County
Fla
Philadelphia mounts drive against perverts after crime
Philadelphia police organized a drive against perverts as Philip Krahl 27 awaits grand jury indictment on charges of assaulting a girl and her younger brother. Mayor Wilson said Philadelphia will not tolerate such crimes and called for full policing and public cooperation to prevent crimes against children.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Philip Krahl
Davis Wilson
Krabs
Baller
Wilson
Bing
Jeep
Sharachan
Philadelphis
Ace
Loyalist Forces Close In On Saragossa From Two Sides
Government reports say forces under Gen. Sebastian Pozas and Gen. En Branco are closing in on Saragossa from the north and south. Saragossa, a strategic nationalist base on the Aragon front, has resisted Loyalist assaults since the war began.
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United Press
Hendaye
Sebastian
Pozas
Enneo Listes
Saragossa
Aragon Front
Szalist
Legion Asks Aid In China Post in Shanghai
In Shanghai on September 4 a message from the American Legion post there urged national leaders to defend Americas prestige and property in China. The post condemned an evacuation and asked the convention to endorse its position against pacifist pressures.
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Legion
China
United Press
Shanghai
Thompson Vaud
American Logie
Mdinapolis
United States
America
National Convention
Niu Positon
Lis
Federal court blocks probe of Pa electric co
Federal judge in Philadelphia ordered a halt to the Wedell Power Commission inquiry into six Pennsylvania subsidiaries of Associated Gas and Electric, including Pennsylvania Picture Company and Erie Lighting. The action follows appeals challenging the commission's jurisdiction and questions over intrastate versus interstate operations. The court postponed hearings with a schedule set for next Tuesday in Washington.
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Wedell Power Commission
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Weetrie Company
Philadelphia
George H Bara
Earle
Federal Commission
Warren Davis
John Biggs
Washington
Commmission
Pennsylvania Piecture Company
Mitropolitan Bison Company
Erie Lighting Company
Clarion River Power Company
Northern Pennsylvania Powers Company
Holar Electric Company
Corey Rod and Gun Club Sets October Field Meet
At a recent meeting members named R. F. VonTussel general chairman for the Corey Rod and Gun Club field meet set for Saturday October 6. Committees will be formed soon and plans for the event will be advanced at upcoming meetings.
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Corey Rod and Gun Club
VonTussel
Teamsters Embargo Extended in West Coast Ports
The teamsters embargo blocking freight trucking at San Francisco waterfront was extended to Oakland, preventing most commerce in the Bay Area. Union officials say the plan could spread to other large West Coast ports as the struggle between the AFL Teamsters and the CIO Committee for Industrial Organization widens.
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San Francisco
Sept
Teamsters
Oakland
San Francisco Bay
American Foderation of Labor Teamsters’ Union
Committee For Industrial “Organization
Jongahoremen and Warehousemen
West Coast
President Roosevelt Tests Public Sentiment On New Deal
President Roosevelt weighs labor and farm proposals as he plans a West Coast train trip and possible public speeches. Officials cite broad support for the minimum wage and crop surplus programs, with a potential stop to consult supporters and measure sentiment before a special autumn session.
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Roosevelt
United Press
Hyde Park
New Deal
Hlmesly
Roosevelt Gale
Sceulal
United States warns subjects to leave China
The U S embassy urged Americans in North China to depart immediately amid the Sino Japanese war. It warned the stay may be hazardous as defense facilities and naval vessels are offered to help those evacuating. The advisory followed days of uncertainty and President Roosevelt’s stance on evacuations.
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United Press
United States
China
Roosevelt’s
United Blates Citiens
Wold m1
Body recovered from Lake Erie plane crash
Coast Guard cutter Patrol recovered the body of a man believed to be one of three occupants of a red biplane that plunged into Lake Erie near Pt. Pedee Ontario after leaving Detroit Sunday night. Local Coast Guard officials indicated quick identification was unlikely.
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United
Buffalo
Lake Erie
Coast Guard
Detroit
20 Injured In Big Fall at Unnamed Event
A large crowd at a public venue witnessed a collapse causing about 20 injuries. The incident occurred as spectators were seated in a basement area, with three men reported as seriously hurt. Emergency crews arrived and responders treated the injured on site.
Minimum wage bill planned for violation in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports Labor and Industry Secretary Katy Bashore flags a push for a general minimum wage bill applying to all workers, while existing measures target women. An extraordinary session is expected to address labor crises as the legislature considers broader wage standards and exemptions for specific professions.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Labor and Industry
Katy M. Bashore
Pennsylvania
Weeels
Continuedi
Bashure
Ashe
Payid L Lawrence
Commonwestin Uni Democratic
Weber- Wy
WPA Road Force Pushes Work on Four Projects
WPA road force advances four projects in Amity and Wayne Counties under supervisor Carl ton WY King. Twenty workers grade widen and improve the state road north of the city. Repairs at Le NBlackiop to Clymer address bad spots for better traffic. About forty WPA workers on Route 25053 Wattsbane stretch widen and grade with early resumed travel planned amid delays. Two road improvement jobs in Amity township near Al Duckle and a general repair project also underway. Treasury officials report large corporations shifting idle funds into short term U S government securities.
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Roa Construction
Rebigiy
Works Progress
Amity
Wayne
Hhe Journal
Carlton WY. King
le Nlackiop
Clymer
Wattsbane
Five Corners
Wattsboro Road
Amity Township
al- Duckle
Junior High Enrollment Reaches New Peak Amid District Shakeup
Enrollment figures released by Superintendent Dewey show Senior High totaling 117 students with 123 sophomores and 107 seniors. Junior High enrollment hits a record 160 as new buildings and shifts attract nonresident students. elementary enrollment stands at 116. Classes set to begin tomorrow after a cautious opening.
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Dthous Clsses
Wallarion
Buvbling
Yyis
Schone
Ralph
Dewey
Ye Ma
Schoo
Fairview
Dinior High
Tomo OW
Seek friend of two labor groups to fill vacancy in Washington
Internal labor struggles threaten administration as two labor factions vie for influence. Roosevelt faces pressure over appointing an assistant secretary while allies push for leaders from major unions. A briefing links McGredy to a potential role with a contingency to step into government labor matters if a strike arises.
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United Press
Washington
Vesiemvil
Lalo Redyard
M. Mocrang
Roosevelt
Pranees
Ion
Tabor
John Lb
Jessen
Feu
McGredy
Radio Corporation OF América
Large posse searches for missing four year old Florence Jackson
A 100 strong Civilian Conservation Corps group plus farmers and volunteers scoured the Wis area in a large search for four year old Florence Jackson who vanished at about 3 p m Monday from her aunt's home where her mother from Tulsa Oklahoma was visiting.
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United Bro
Oak Grove
Ark
Constvation Corps
Inday
Wis
Florence Jackson
Tulsa
Oida
Body of Earl Haajeteh Recovered From Lake Erie
The body of Earl Haajeteh, 27, of Lawrence Park, was recovered by the Coast Guard near Shorewood, several miles from the capsized boat where three men drowned Saturday in Lake Erie.
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Ey Simed
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Olay
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Radio Corporation of America
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