Far East tensions rise as Japan shells Shanghai and seeks peace terms
In a week of intensifying conflict, Japanese forces press attacks on Shanghai while global powers push a peace plan. Admiral Taylor arrives aboard the Houston as American, British, French, and Italian ships reinforce China coast positions. Negotiations favor a ceasefire with neutral zones and international observers, but Chinese authorities prepare for further clashes amid persistent neutrality violations.
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United States
Japan
Shanghai
Wan
Whangpoo
Nanking
Montgomery M. Taylor
Asiatic Fleet
Houston
Manila
China
Algo
Philippines
Great Britain
France
Italy
Portugal
America
England
Tokyo
League of Nations
Hongkew
Chapel
Edwin
Cunningham
Congagen
Oon
Geneva
Par Jey
Sworld_ affaire
Jessene
Chinn
Arthur Henderson
Arthur Ao
Henderson
Far East
League of National
Stimson
Notorious reformer Varriet Livermore in Plymouth lecture
A historical portrait of Varriet Livermore, a renowned yet controversial figure who defied 19th century norms by preaching, debating Congress, and traveling widely. Her Plymouth lecture ended in scandal as audience interruptions and a sale of pills showcased tensions around her radical stance and popular reception.
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Whittier
New England
Varriet Livermore
Congress
Howe
Hester Stanhope
America
Plymouth
Mass
Vlage
Alice in Wonderland and the Liddell Family Ties
A discussion of the life of Alice Liddell and her influence on Lewis Carroll. The piece notes Carroll’s fairy tale imagination sparked by their river boat adventures and the subsequent publication of the tales under the Carroll pseudonym. It also mentions an auction of a manuscript fetching 87,000 and later sale to an American collector for 150,000 dollars.
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Qiniust
Norway
Alice Liddell
Alice In Wonderland
Boas
Charles Linwidge Douglon
Oxford
Velverskty
Robinson Crusoe link to Sol-ark’s 18th century tale
A scanted reminiscence ties Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe to the real mariner Alexander Selkirk born in Fifeshire who privateered in the South Seas and was later rescued, with Selkirk’s island and cave features noted as Crusoe landmarks. An aside mentions a science writer on radio amplification and atomic babble.
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Daniel Defoe
Alexander Solark
Fifeshire
South Seas
Oahore
Juno Ternandez
Uny
Chile
Woodes Rogers
Selkirk
H. M.S. Weymouth
Defoe
Joan Mernandez
Bongte
Aleo
Jesus Heals a Blind Man in John Nine Lesson
Lesson for February 14 explores Jesus as the light of the world through the healing of a man born blind. It covers the man’s obedience and testimony, the disciples’ questions about sin, and the deeper faith that grows from encountering Christ. The sermon frames the miracle as a spiritual illustration of divine truth and the works of God.
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Lusson
Jalin
Josua Ignin
Jesus
Elay
A. Flo
Tlo
Jeaus
Christ
God
Nan Him
Sage Remarks On Action And Character Reflections
Fragmentary aphorisms about action and virtue, contrasting talk with deeds. The text references moral guidance and neighborly scrutiny, implying a call to demonstrate faith through tangible outcomes rather than mere words. It presents a cautious, reflective voice on personal integrity.
Wasteful Methods Save Energy From Steam Whistles
A study notes large energy loss from locomotive steam whistles and dustbin incineration. It cites Foley of Indiana University estimating 2,444,020 tons of coal energy annually to power locomotive whistles and potential savings of over 2,000,000 pounds per year by moving to a single high pitched note. The text argues a third to seventy percent of heating energy is wasted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Foley
Indiana University
United States
Sanctuary sale preserves seashore birds at St Kilda
The Taland Bird Sanctuary at St Kilda seven miles off the outer Uvhrides was sold by Sir Reginald MacLeod to an anonymous ornithologist. The buyer plans to keep the island in a natural state as an ocean sanctuary for large flocks of sea birds. Under the proposal tourists may visit the island observatory, with no buildings to be constructed on Nye Island.
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Taland
St. Kilda
Uvhrides
Reginald MacLeod
Thia
Dhe Isin
Nvisry
Nye Intid
After Youth And Gool Look Sewered Aristocratic Appearance
An odd reflection on aging and style suggests that once youth and good looks fade, one may settle for aristocratic bearing and irreproachable attire.
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Mellon
Treasury
London
Edward W. Pickard
Tudor
Ogden L. Mills
Sr. Alla
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York State
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Roosevelt
Europe
Access
Railway
Chicago
Lnes
David Brown Robertson
David B. Robertson
Cof
Washington
Dover
Egures
Reconstruction Frigqnee Corporation
Charles G. Dines
Eugene Moyer
Commerce Department
Logan
Senate
Marvey GC
Couch
Jesse Tl. Jones
Hoover
Wilson McCarthy
Salt Lake City
Department of Commerce
Edoward T. Pickard
Baw Hope
Orient
Frederick Hale
Maine
Rep
Pacific
Hole
Senator Hall
Hawaii
Wheeler and Lake Fields
Federal Parole Board
Albert
Fall
Secretary of the Interior
New Mexico State
Wesley L. Jones
Navy
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Enator LA Follett
Senator Costigan
Colorado
Antiago
Torlen
Cuba
Antiom
M. M. Taytor
Louise M. Comstoch
Saraiaras Ruptenasa Cra
Rsre Nemal Atanernraar
Harriet Livermore
Robinson Crusoe
Ae YB Tawathn
Moody Sb Inatiinio
Ohiongo
Jesus and
the Man Born
Whee
Nso
Joss
Jenny
Sage
Mankind
Wien
Wlah
Neil
Jayne
D. Jayne & Son
Philadelphia
Einstein
Germany
Elbestein
Relativity
Fama
Lallywood Daily Citizen
Wangi
SP Onattoy Gs
California
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