France Delivers Ultimatum to Germany Over Poland
Paris reports that the French government will hand Germany an ultimatum demanding an immediate halt to aggressive actions and troop withdrawal from Poland. It warns of France aiding Poland if Germany refuses, and cites the passport request as a prelude to war. The move mirrors Britain's stated policy.
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Germany
Poland
France
Berlin
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Final Warning Is Given Hitler By Britain
Britain demands Germany suspend aggression and withdraw from Poland or face war. Chamberlain announces a bill to raise military service ages 18 to 41 and vows Britain will fulfill obligations to Poland if Germany refuses. Other nations mobilize or pledge support as tensions escalate.
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Britain
Poland
London
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Germany
Chamberlain
Berlin
Nevill ‘Henderson
Mussolini
Foreign Wars Veterans Urge Roosevelt Call Special Session
The Veterans of Foreign Wars an organization of about 250000 overseas veterans voted to ask President Roosevelt to call a special session of Congress immediately to protect American interests amid the war threat abroad.
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Boston
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Roosevelt
Congress
Nazi Planes Raid Warsaw on Opening Day
German warplanes raided central Warsaw this afternoon, marking the first bombing of the Polish capital. Bombers returned in raids around 4:30 p.m. local time as the assault continued, with reports delaying broadcasts from Budapest.
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Lloyd Lehrbas
Warsaw
Budapest
Berlin Air Raid Warns Citizens As Warplanes Advance
Warning air raid sirens sounded through Berlin as enemy planes approached. The city’s residents rushed to cellars and shelters in response to the alert issued this evening.
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Berlin
Berlin outskirts hit by Polish raid despite no casualties
A DNB report states Polish aircraft attacked Beuthen outskirts in German Silesia at 4 a m dropping six bombs on Hosestead settlement Honenlinde Strasse with no casualties and little damage. Warsaw dispatch later claims four German planes shot down near Gdynia and three near Krakow.
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Gdynia
Baltic Sea
Krakow
Railways Seized by British Ministry of Transport
The Ministry of Transport announced the taking over of British railroads in a move approved by censorship authorities. The action follows measures to centralize control during wartime.
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Ministry of Transport
British House approves £500 million war bill
London reports the House of Commons passed a bill authorizing £500 million for war effort defense and public order maintenance. The bill covers proactive measures and national security funding during the crisis.
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London
House of Commons
Berlin claims victories as German forces push into Poland
The German high command said the army advancing from East Prussia was deep in Polish territory with air superiority. Troops moving from Pomerania, Silesia and East Prussia headed toward Neumark and Sudha while crossing the Oslo river near Teschen. A battle raged near Grudziacz as forces reached the Netze near Nakel in the Polish corridor.
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Sudha
Moerisch-Ostrau
Oslo
Teschen
Katowicz
Czenstochowa
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Netze
Nakel
Grudziacz
Ultimatum Considered to Halt German Poland War
Paris reports the French government may issue an ultimatum to Germany demanding an immediate ceasefire with Poland and withdrawal of German troops from Polish territory, as foreign ministry circles disclose.
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Paris
Foreign Ministry
Germany
Poland
US receives German warning on neutrality over Danzig and Poland
Washington Sept 1 The United States received its first warning from Germany not to violate neutrality in the air over Danzig and Poland The warning was sent to the State Department by Ambassador Alexander C Kirk in Berlin warned neutral aircraft against flying over the mentioned territories in their own interest.
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Washington
United States
Danzig
Poland
State Department
Berlin
Alexander C. Kirk
Bombardment Reported Against Helsinki by Gydnia Forces
Unconfirmed reports indicate Gdynia forces bombarded Helsinki Finland on September 1. The item was passed through British censorship and noted as continued on page eight.
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Helsinki
Finland
German Bombardment Expands as Warsaw Hears Explosions
German warplanes raided Polish cities today and German troops began a heavy move toward the front from East Prussia. Explosions were heard in Warsaw with no casualties reported. reports indicate attacks on railways to the west. Casualties and damages elsewhere remain unconfirmed as fighting spreads to Danzig and Krakow Katowice.
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Lloyd Lehrbas
Warsaw
East Prussia
Foreign Office
Krakow Katowice
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Ang Constantions
Tosew Tt
Danzig
Roosevelt Seeks to Keep U S Out of War
President Roosevelt told reporters the United States could stay out of the European conflict and that the administration would strive to prevent involvement. He said he sincerely hopes so and will ensure every effort to do so. Roosevelt announced Ambassador Hugh Wilson to Germany resigned and will take a special post in the state department.
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East Prussia
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Reichstag
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Albert Forster
Reich
Fuehrer
Hermann Wine Ea
Berlin
France
White House
Berlin Claims Raid On Polish Airdrome Success
Berlin radio reports a first successful air raid by a German bombing squadron on Warsaw's military airdrome Radom. Three German units departed from Silesia. clouds aided the attack. Bombs hit the airport and Polish railroad station. squadron returned without incident.
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Warsaw
Radom
Poland
Roosevelt Pleads For Civilians In War Skies
President Roosevelt urged Great Britain France Germany Italy and Poland to pledge not to bomb civilian populations or undefended cities amid the global conflict. He warned of hundreds of thousands of innocent lives at risk and anticipated a special session to revise neutrality laws as he slept little and monitored dispatches.
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France orders general mobilization and siege rule
France decreed general mobilization of land sea and air forces and a state of siege in a fast moving response to the invasion of Poland. Parliament was called for tomorrow as dispatches report German troops advancing and Polish cities bombed. The action, taken under President Lebrun, imposes military law nationwide including Algeria.
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Poland
Algeria
Lebrun
Europe
Miss Blanche Guard Injured In Grafton Fall On Ethel Street
Miss Blanche Guard of Knotts Avenue, retired Grafton Sentinel employee, fell on Ethel Street steps during midmorning and received a severe head bruise and other injuries. She was treated in the Board of Education offices and then removed by ambulance to Grafton City Hospital for observation with orders to remain in bed for the day.
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Grafton Sentinel
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Board of Education
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Grafton City Hospital
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Paul P. Warden
Hitler Plans to Lead Army Against Foes
Berlin reports indicate Germany and Poland are in an undeclared war as Nazi air forces struck Polish territory and German land forces counter attacked along the frontier. Fuehrer Hitler declared intent to enforce a Polish settlement or die fighting, stating Italy will not help.
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Germany
Poland
Warsaw
Italy
Fuehrer
Hitler
Reichstag
Migeorsay
Italy Declines to Aid Nazis in Polish Crisis
In Rome the Italian cabinet announced Italy would refrain from launching any military operations. Premier Mussolini and ministers met at 3:50 p m to confirm Italy’s course as Germany’s ally, learning of French mobilization and Hitler’s statement that Italy’s aid would not be solicited at this time in the Poland conflict.
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Italy
Mussolini
Germany
Hitler
Poland
Interior of Taylor County Jail Gets First Paint Coat
Sheriff Herbert Evans said the jail built in 1928 is being painted inside under County Commissioner D I Bailey. Inmates are applying aluminum paint to improve appearance and upkeep.
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Herbert Evans
D. I. Bailey
Britain Activates Raid Warning System In Poland Crisis
Britain announces immediate operation of a raid warning system as Parliament is recalled to empower government action amid Poland crisis. Cabinet meets to decide course of action following Hitler's proclamation and alleged German war declaration. British pledge to Poland reiterated, with France and Britain determined to fulfill obligations.
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France
Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hit
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Poland
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Invitation to Edithmae Wagner at Opera House show
The Grafton Sentinel invites Edithmae Wagner of 239 West Boyd Street to tonight's Opera House screening. The program features Risky Business with George Murphy and Chapter 6 of Scouts to the Rescue, currently on stage.
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George Murphy
Opera House Theatre
War Sparks Global Mobilization As Poland Attacked
German troops and warplanes invade Poland prompting Britain France and Canada to mobilize. King George VI signs orders for navy and air force mobilization and Poland seeks Allied aid while Roosevelt urges neutrality. Berlin reports Polish border violations blamed for German advance as Polish cities including Warsaw are bombed.
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