Heavy rains slow warfare in China near Hankow
Heavy rains hindered hostilities across China as the Yangtze overflow reached both banks downstream, easing flood fears near Hankow. Diplomats Archibald Kerr and Johan Beckfriss denied mediation plans while rumors swirled about peace talks and China Japan awaiting a possible initiative. A Japanese embassy said Tokyo would discuss peace with any Chinese government except Chiang Kai-shek.
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Japan Plans to Quell Bandits as Flood Stalls Advance
Reports say Japan plans continued action against 260,000 bandits and partisans in Home Guard units and irregulars. Some 80,000 had surrendered. Yellow river flooding blocks eastward move toward Hankow, with potential Shensi offensive feared. Japanese engineers warn of brokered dikes near Ka ing, repair possible in a month at a cost of a quarter million dollars in gold.
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City Board to Decide on Gross Sales Tax Plan
MANNINGTON June 23 The city board of commissioners announced they would meet tonight to make a final decision on possible adoption of a gross sales tax ordinance.
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Court Order and Royal Guard At Park Mansion Show Strain
A court order seeks to restrain the New York Post from printing a series on German officials tied to a spy ring. US Attorney Lamar shows cause as Count Haugwitz-Reventlow disputes and guards at Regents Park Palace intensify amid London tensions.
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G A R Veterans Hear Senator Davis at Washington PA
The 72nd Pennsylvania G A R encampment ended after Senator James J. Davis urged unity as in Civil War days and accused the national administration of partisan relief spending. Bethlehem was chosen for next year’s encampment and C H William Ruhe was named state commander.
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Bids on New Buildings for Veterans Asked
The Veterans Administration announced bids for new facilities. General medical building at Indianapolis to open July 26, two continued treatment buildings at North Chicago to open August 2, general medical building at Huntington to open August 2, and continued treatment building at Chillicothe to open August 4.
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Newspapers Still Not Published In Pittsburgh Strike
Pittsburgh residents crowded news stands and street hawkers as a citywide print strike kept local papers off the streets for a week. Despite Sun Telegraph and Press suspending, Post Gazette urged normal demand limits while out of town papers sold quickly amid renewed publisher and union talks after a five hour session.
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Germany mobilization law fuels crisis in diet debate
The article notes Japan invoking parts of mobilization law May 3 allowing police registration and government access to business reports, triggering parliamentary crisis as diet members opposed its passage. Premier Konoye pledged not to apply it to the Chinese conflict. The piece also covers boxing news on Baer, Louis, and Schmeling, detailing promoter plans, hospital visits, and notable receipts from a historic fight.
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Diet
Prince Konoye
Schmeling Hurled By Louis In Short Heavyweight Bout
Louis' sharp shooting sent Schmeling to the mat three times before the fight was halted making it the shortest heavyweight title match in history. Schmeling suffered back pains, was taken to hospital and placed in bed after a private room was secured. Promoter Mike Jacobs delayed plans for a September title defense against Max Baer while negotiations continued.
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Boxing rule quote sparks debate on kidney punch legality
A historical remark asserts that any punch delivered above the belt is legal if it lands, while acknowledging opponents may twist to absorb blows including kidney shots. The comment defends the thrower, arguing blame cannot be placed on the puncher for such retaliation or movement.
Church Rally Draws Members From 14 Counties
Huntington report: three Methodist church branches held a plcnse and rally at Camden Park. Dr M C Miles district superintendent said he expected 14 counties represented.
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