Capital of China Soon Falls to Japan Near Nanking Walls
Shanghai dispatches report Chiang Kai-Shek and Madame Chiang left Nanking while Japanese vanguards approached Nanking's ancient walls. Chiang and Madame Chiang reportedly flew toward the Yangtze region for an undisclosed destination as Japanese bombardment intensified on Nanking outskirts.
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China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Nanking
Madame Chlane
Chiaa Gatr
Yangtze River
Japan
Subs
Daan
Works Age
Eut
Philippines Typhoon Passes Out To Sea
A third typhoon this season drenches central Philippines causing widespread destruction as casualties rise. Reports indicate deaths have occurred and dysentery outbreaks strain relief efforts while the storm moves slowly toward the Uhing sea, with weather officials warning it may strike Cullen or northern Palawan inland.
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Manila
Dee
Philippine Archipelago
Univ
Sargo- Son
Uhing
Ingt
Cullen
Palawan
Archipelago
High Court ruling opens path for federal tax on new sources
Washington and West Virginia tax cases affirm states may tax income from contracts with the federal government. Supreme Court divisions distinguish taxes on contractors from taxes on agencies. Chief Justice Hughes writes that state and territorial tax authority over gross income from such contracts is not unconstitutional.
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Washington
Tex
Waahington
West Virginia
Forks
Kanaeha
Coryorsn
Virginia
Hughes
West Virginie
The World, Geography, and a Far East Pamphlet
A reader discusses a pamphlet sent by Kyto business interests about Sino Japanese tensions. The dialogue critiques misreporting, cites a Mikado proclamation on peace in China, and questions whether the threat is from Soviet Russia. It notes General Chieng Kal-ohek and a pact with Soviet Russia as key factors.
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Japan
Mikado
China
Rusria
Outer
Mongolia
Thia
Ruaata
Chieng Kal-ohek
Kuomintang
Missia
Bel Arma
Russia
Spanish Government Ignores Ultimatum in Civil War
Franco's generals claim an ultimatum demanded unconditional surrender by government by December 4. The government reportedly ignored the demand, with no change in the war's posture at the frontier. Franco appeared to push to limit further bloodshed while awaiting capitulation.
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Viendaye
Trea Her
Generalissts
Francisco Franco
Franco
Administrative board proposal drains labor support in special session
A special session approved a 70 cent per member fee and swift administrative board plan amid labor committee concerns. President Staogerelt's return from vacation casts doubt on any strong action against the change as legislators pass a $12,000 page salary appropriation and release travel funds for the regular January session. Portland, Ore. freezing temperatures hit many parts of the state.
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Uae
Amon al
Wiltelaine Ley
Staogerelt
Ok Southern
Capenson
Wheeler Urges Burden on Business to Solve Nation’s Plight
Detroit dispatch reports Senator Burton Wheeler pressing business and others to bear responsibility for resolving U S problems. He warned sacrifice is needed to restore the American form of government, and he criticized price fixing and wartime disruptions while defending constitutional protections against quotas and overreach.
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Detroit
Burton K. Wheeler
America
Wheeler
Farsime
Beo- Hyatt Des
FERAL OFFERING OF SUBSCRIBED NOTES UNDIETED
New York finance notes offering shows oversubscription figures for calls on instrumental and other ventures. Markets report weak interest. premiums over subscription price are uncertain. Treasury quota tightens as investors weigh 14 percent bonds and exchange options set for February deadline.
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New York
Bee
Rolertmere Detera
Mission of Lindbergh Remains Mystery
Englewood Dec 6 The purpose of Charles A Lindbergh and his wife’s return to the United States remained secret. The Lone Eagle and his wife arrived from England and appeared to seek public shielding from view, leaving the motive undisclosed.
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Englewood
Charles A. Tdndbargh
United States
Lone Eagle
England
Treasury to Continue Silver Buying At Similar Price
Washington December 6. Secretary Morgenthau signaled the treasury will keep purchasing newly mined silver at about 77.67 cents per ounce under the current program. An official proclamation will extend the buys beyond January 1, with no plan to abandon the policy. Senator Pittman urged continuation of the domestic purchase price and noted a $44 million annual bonus to silver producers, arguing that withdrawal would harm mining and relief rolls.
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Washington
Morgenthan
Treasury
Morgenthau
Morgeythau
Appoala
Senate
Senatora Pittman
US warns foreign powers over propaganda in Americas
Washington reports that Undersecretary Sumner Welles, speaking at George Washington University, warned non American nations against influencing the American continents. He cited the Monroe Doctrine and stated any interference would prompt immediate, united action by the Americas.
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Washington
Sumner Welles
American
United States
George Washington University
State Department
Welles
James Mayrae
Latin America
Europe
Propa
Maine Governor backs Aiken and Bridges in purge call
Maine Governor endorses a purge of southern influence from the Republican Party and urges a broad program while facing opposition from Georgia and Arkansas allies. Aiken’s letter and Bridges urging loyalty reflect a fight over party direction and representation.
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Maine
Aiken and Bridges
Republican Party
Georgia
Arkat Wat
Hertha M. Pield
Republicaar Nated
Aiken
Vermont
South
Wallace Townsend
Arkanags
Princess von Starhemberg seeks reregistration for heir
Prince Srnat Rudiger von Starhemberg seeks to re register the three year old as his legal heir in Lucerne. The petition argues for legitimacy by marriage under Austrian law. The child is said to have been born to Viennese actress Nora Gregor and is kept away from Austrian politics due to safety fears.
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Rudiger Gregor
Dens Teraad
Nora Gregor
Princesa von
Youthful Editor Defies Labor Board in Ohio Speech
York December report says youthful editor Barclay refused to attend a Steubenville hearing after challenging the National Labor Relations Board's subpoena of editorial notes. Speaking at the National Industrial Councils annual meeting, Barclay warned the board’s access to his papers was an invasion of press freedom amid Wagner Act charges against Weirton Steel.
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Ow York
Dec
Lartley W. Barclay
National Fabor Relationa Board
Steubenville
Ohio
Barclay
National Industrial Cnunels
Mill and Factory
Weirton Steel Company
National Steel Corporation
Wagner
Children Hurt In Ceiling Collapse At Oklahoma City School
At least 12 children were injured, several seriously, when a classroom ceiling collapsed at a grade school in Oklahoma City. Teacher Miss Ha Chipman saw sand fall from a widening crack and ordered students to evacuate before the collapse occurred.
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Okinhma City
Hec
Jears
Mies Ha Chipman
Kidnapping Story May Be Untrue
White Plains New York December 6 reports said Arthur Fried a 32 year old New York business executive disappeared Saturday night and was being held for a $100000 ransom. family deny the ransom claim and suspect he may have had too much to drink or quarreled with a relative. Detectives led by Lieutenant Edward J Hughes investigated Frieds absence while FBI agents from New York City were reported to have been summoned.
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White Plains
N. Y
Arthur Fried
New York
Westchester
Fried
Edward J. Hughes
Federal Bureau of Investigation
New York City
Bronx
Colonial Land and Dimne
Ponecrosa
Pope
Mallan
Tin
Harold Danfeds
Taniels
Wisslater
Roosevelt Returns to White House After Dental Exam
President Roosevelt, back in the White House from a brief southern vacation, undergoes dental check and possible gum pocket cleaning after a November 18 tooth extraction. X ray results will decide on jaw scrape to ward off infection. Condition described as excellent by Dr Meintira. Warm welcome met him at the depot after a 26 hour special train from Miami. Garner, Speaker Bankhead and six cabinet members were present.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
South
Roma T. Mefntira
Miami
Flo
Garner
Bankhead
Seed and Feed Loan Measure Advances in Senate Committee
Washington December 6 A 50 million dollar fund for loans to farmers in 1928 for seed and crop production won approval today of the Senate Agriculture Committee. The measure aims to assist farmers with seed supplies and crop inputs for the coming year.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Amnesia victim restored to wife abroad home memory hazy
James Saunders, believed missing verged memory a month after crash landed in California. He woke last week in jail unable to recall World War II service. Today in Cincinnati he returned to his wife exclaiming it is great to be home. He said he has a vague recollection of the war and laughed at attendants who checked his memories.
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Momann Democrat
Thas
Wheeler
Supreme Court
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Sherman
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Grente
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James Saunders
War Ferran
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