15 Sep 1939
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1939
Page
1
The report notes an armistice proposal between Soviet Risala and Japan near the Mongolian border, with observers signaling a potential rapid easing of hostilities. U.S. officials and observers warn of shifting power dynamics and possible realignment supporting a broader pacific settlement amid tensions with Germany and China.
German forces withdraw toward the Siegfried Line as French troops advance, with reports of German counterattacks and French air and artillery activity. The front action centers on Moselle valley operations near Trier Saarbrucken and the Storm sector, with both sides claiming gains and localized fighting continuing.
War bulletins from New York and other cities report captured British aviators on a German short wave broadcast, Allied casualties and hospital reports, and a German salvage drive for materials. News covers espionage sentences in France, U S export data on arms, Polish civilian casualties, Red Cross prisoner information, and shipwreck survivors reaching New London Connecticut after the German liner sinking.
A Rio Grande Western passenger train derailed near Delta injuring four passengers. Mrs Louisa Kisker of East Leavenworth Missouri was most seriously hurt with serious but undetermined injuries. Peter Yabucamt of Butlo Montana Leutsea Robert B AcGill of San Francisco suffered back injuries. William Martin of Dangers sustained knee and ankle injuries. Eight other passengers and the crew were uninjured or treated.
Beebe Draw first aid team competes in Orniver Friday Ir a state contest for the governor's safety trophy. Eight teams entered from Freder ick Erie and Boulder with training by Weld County Red Cross director Fern Carpenter. Members include wives of coal mine workers and alternates with stretcher gear.
President Roosevelt signaled plans to seek changes to the neutrality act at the upcoming special session, noting no move for profiteering or war-risk legislation. He said the government would not enter war and described efforts to secure a deficiency appropriation for war risk insurance while keeping national boundaries and maritime limits in perspective. The remarks followed growing tension over arms embargoes and the debate over intervention in Europe.
Diplomatic convoy including American ambassador Anthony J.D. Biddle departs for safety as German forces surge across Poland. Reports confirm a swift, broad advance from the northwest toward Warsaw, with Poland losing western portions and civilian casualties mounting amid rapid capitulation risks. Contained fighting and disarray in Poland’s government complicate resistance as authorities assess expected declines in territory and control.
Portsmouth Sept 1 25 bodies recovered from the U S S Squalus salvage scene as divers and steel workers continued to raise remains from the sunken submarine. The search aims to recover all 26 victims with one body possibly lost to the open sea amid dangerous salvage conditions.
Denver police report a self surrender after a hit and run on Morrison Street near Kentucky Avenue. Witnesses say a passenger was killed and a man identified as Welborn, linked to Colorado Fuel and Iron Co., was questioned before release pending investigation.
The Green Mountain dam project 120 miles west of Denver is under a union shop agreement extending to April 1, 1943. All workers must join the union or become members within seven days of hire as the labor dispute unfolds. Adjutant General Harold W. Bishardson observed tense conditions with strike sympathizers and deputized county residents during the standoff.
The School Board plans to seek PWA funding to cover part of the $90,000 two story school building project between Ninth and Twenty Fourth streets. Superintendent Ridder and staff will oversee maintenance and staffing changes as classes expand and a recreational wing is added later.
Getty, returning to Denver, informed colleagues of a pending exam and urged officials to appear before the committee. He described his earlier trip and stated that witnesses would testify at 4 p.m. regarding the investigation.
British infantry information room reports several German submarines destroyed by British destroyers and aircraft. Survivors rescued or captured where possible as Ministry notes ongoing patrols and anti submarine actions in wide areas.
Whitatetohla Sept 15 The fanyaly telat ti Pal delphia fisurmned sane fora ene to An abrupt end when Ceaire Virlenti hoge ex cowrie pleaded guilty to poisoning Charles Bavato in 49393 Valenti 65 alleged sironeermoman for the murder vive went at trial Monday Approximately a scorn of other de fendants ttn Behell used to be tried this month all in October charged With complicity In 50 to 100 danths Police attrivuta to the ring Lindy on Ale Tonight Washington Sept 15 Col Charles A Lindberg will discuss Americas and the Euronean Warn Friday over a nationally broadcast lidk from 7 45 to 8 o'clock Denver thiever
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.