President Coolidge detained by Japanese over silver shipment
The American liner President Coolidge was detained by Japanese authorities while consular officials appealed to the U S State Department. Aboard stood an American marine guard as the ship carried silver worth about 414 million dollars, largely jewelry and tableware donated to the war effort by Chinese patriots. The U S S Augusta waited as unloading faced delays, with Hong Kong purchases mediated by Chase National Bank. Separate reports described Canton fires, Japanese fire breaking efforts, and battles near Hankow as Chiang Kai-shek sought British aid for peace and Japan pressed for Chinese cooperation after the war. Sinking Chinese steamers near Hankow added casualties among refugees.
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British Protest Over Sandpiper Bombing By Japan Planes
British naval authorities in Shanghai protested to Japanese authorities over an aerial attack on the gunboat Sandpiper at Changsha. The Sandpiper, outside Hankow, was bombed by six Japanese planes early Monday with extensive damage but no casualties. A Tokyo spokesman called the bombing an accident.
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Rabies Fear Grows as Cats in San Mateo County Bite
Redwood City report shows a child bitten by a cat Wednesday and the animal later dying. A physician confirmed rabies risk after the bite. In two weeks eighteen people in San Mateo County were bitten by dogs found or suspected of rabid, with only one receiving Pasteur treatment.
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Official to Face Auto Death Charge Dr Cooke Accused
CENTERVILLE Dr Gaylord Cooke Berkeley health officer is slated for arraignment next Friday in injustices court on a felony charge of negligent homicide. The complaint from Benjamin R Gilbert 59 of San Jose stems from a Tuesday night accident at an Al vorado railroad crossing that killed Mrs Mary Loretta Gilbert 57 wife of the accuser. Judge Norris set bail at 1000 dollars and ordered preliminary hearings after the alleged collision when the Cooke auto struck the Gilbert car as it waited for a train, pushing it into the tracks and causing the fatal injuries during the driver’s escape attempt.
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Hayward Egg Prices Quoted by Central California Producer
Local poultry producer in Central California lists egg prices with large medium and small sizes. Quotations show rates around steady market levels as buyers monitor supply and demand patterns.
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Bridges Member Of Red Group Is House Testimony
Two California American Legion members faced Monday questioning before the House committee on un American activities. Bridges, a West Coast leader, was accused by communist publications of leading a militant Equality group that backed the San Francisco general strike and disrupted machine industry.
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Ceres School Building Program Ends Despite PWA Rejection
Modesto report says plans for a Cares area school building program costing over $100,000 were abandoned after the Public Works Administration refused federal aid. Bonds covering 55 percent of the cost had been voted. State and federal funds reportedly already apportioned.
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Hungarians Condemn Czech Offer in Territorial Dispute
Budapest reports Hungary will cross into Hungary populated areas if Czechoslovakia does not meet demands by Wednesday. Almost 500,000 troops stand ready to cross the frontier amid five rejected Czech settlement proposals. Warsaw denied Polish mobilization into Ruthenia. Internal Hungarian instability cited as a factor in the cabinet's hard line.
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Irregular Rise In Stock Market Reported New York
The New York stock market advanced irregularly in moderately active trading on Monday. Industrials rose slightly, rails and utilities firm, some aviation shares hit new highs, while overall volume was 1,639,000 shares. In Shanghai, Chinese pirates seized a tender of the American Dollar Line, killing one passenger.
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Seven Hurt In Auto Crashes At Tennyson Area
Alameda county traffic accidents over the weekend raised seven injuries with Hazel Vance Hill of Tennyson in critical condition after a Santa Rita road crash into a ditch and pole. Others hurt include Marie J Silva and Julia Pinheiro in a Vallejo collision. Gustafson and Gustafyon injured. Lawrence Lanthier wrecked a hotel corner. Sixto Juarez arrested for drunken driving after a tractor-trailer skid into a field near Jhesperian Boulevard.
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Reduced Relief Rolls Forecast
Hyde Park N Y relief relief roles forecast. Roosevelt cheered by improved economy and relief cuts. Hopkins Works Progress administrator says reemployment gains and industry growth reduce federal aid needs. He dismisses claims that relief rolls rise before elections.
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Kidnaped Child Returns Home in Floral Park Case
Dean Tripp, three, son of Wilbur D Tripp, was returned to his Floral Park home by former Marine George O'Connell on Monday. The boy disappeared Saturday during a supposed shopping trip to New York City. O'Connell was placed under arrest.
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Labor Standards Act Expands Wages and Hours Protections
Washington reports the Labor Standards Act will affect about 1 million American workers by implementing a minimum wage of 25 cents, rising to 30 cents in 1939 and 40 cents in 1940. The act fixes a 44 hour work week, later reducing to 40 hours. includes child labor restrictions and broad exemptions, with immediate impact seen as about 1.6 million workers gain fewer hours and 750,000 see higher pay.
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Goods Moving into Bay Warehouses
Bay area warehouse workers returned to 127 facilities under a national master pact with the Association of San Francisco Distributors. Monday saw rapid restocking across liquor, hardware, grocery, drug, and public warehouses as firms staffed heavily to ease congestion after the contract ratification.
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Man Debarks At Floral Park Station On Long Tetend Line
A passenger steps from a train at Floral Park station on the Long Tetend railroad. The brief incident records the moment as the train arrives, noting no injuries or disruptions.
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Warren Slaying Suspect Is Freed
Police chief says Van C Starr, 20, eliminated as a suspect in the slaying of Warren, 72, father of the Alameda County district attorney. Starr was arrested after the May 15 fatal beating aboard a boat. an alibi checked with investigators.
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