Black Dragon Threat Hangs Over Japan
Reporter William Philip Simms describes turmoil in Japan as the army seizes Manchuria, boosting industry and public support for military rule. Priors see civilian politicians as self-serving while soldiers demand continued war mobilization and less civilian control. Naval officers’ assassination of Inukai sparks hero worship among masses.
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Japan
William Philip Simms
NEA Service
High Point Enterprise
Inukai
Manchuria
Japan faces fragile chance of political revival in 1934
Analysis notes Japan's Diet subdued after Manchuria, with voices muted as the government battles for survival. A revival remains feeble but could trigger a quick shift toward authoritarian rule, risking a drastic drift toward a samurai era under the Emperor.
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Wuajam Phila Simms
NEA Service, Inc
Italy
Germa Party
Japan
Odde
Manchuria
Lament
Pir
Japa
Germany
Nippon
Hitler
Wealth in Few Hands in Nippon Politics
A writer argues Japan’s wealth is held by five or six huge conglomerates controlling factories, shipping, banking, and department stores. He claims civil government grants vast privilege to a few, leaving the many in poverty, and says the Diet serves big business rather than the people. The Mukden incident in 1931 is cited as a turning point when discontent grew.
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Nippon
Mukden
Japan
Diet
B C Relieves Periodical Pains In Three Minutes
An advertisement claims B C provides fast relief for menstrual cramps headaches muscle aches and fevers without habit forming drugs. Marketed by a registered pharmacist the formulation is described as distinct from others and sold for 25 cents.
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B. C
Meeting of Board of Adjustments on Gas Station Permit
The Board of Adjustments meets at 5 p m on Monday April 9 1934 in the Chief Be K 1 Fire Department office 206 Wrenn St to consider a poor permit for a gasoline service station on Church Street and Pine Street. Interested persons may attend to speak for or against the permit.
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Board of Adjustments
Alexander
Church Street
Pine Street
Wrenn St
D, Cox
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of M. J. Wrenn
Carolina Guilford County probate notice states Louise C. Wrenn is administrator of M. J. Wrenn deceased. Creditors must present claims by March 15 1935 or be barred. Debtors urged to pay promptly. Attys James B. Lovelace Sapp and Sapp.
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Carolina
Guilford County
M. J. Wrenn
Louise C. Wrenn
James B. Lovelace
Sapp & Sapp, Attys
Administrator's Notice for Wiley T. Brown Estate
Wachovia Bank & Trust Company as Administrator notifies all creditors to present claims against Wiley T. Brown deceased of Guilford County North Carolina by March 21 1935 or be barred. All debts should be paid promptly. Notice dated March 21 1934.
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Wiley T. Brown
Guilford County
North Carolina
Wachovia Bank & Trust CO
Wiles TY. Brown
Japanese Spokesman Calls for End of All Parties
Yosuke Matsukoa declares political parties rotten and vows to form a new party after returning from Geneva. He resigns from the Diet to campaign against all parties, appealing to Japanese youth for a Spartan, patriotic revival in public life.
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Yosuke Matsuoka
Japan
Geneva
League of Nations
Matsuoika
Tokio
Mateyoka
Caffey Declares Senate Run Amid Rumors Of Withdrawals
Greensboro candidate John Caffey publicly rejects withdrawal rumors and says he is more determined to run in the Democratic primary. He visited High Point during a city stop and stated he remains active in the race despite perceived opposition.
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John Caffey
Senate
Greensboro
State Senate
Caffey
Mr. Coffey
High Point
Army Is Hailed as Hope Against Capitalism
A Japanese leader named Matsuoka is praised as anti wealth and self-reliant. He urges education over fortune, attracts young supporters, and challenges old party machines. Observers say reform is needed to save parliament from decline, with Japan unlikely to veer to fascism or communism as the Diet regains scrutiny of militarist abuses.
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Mussolini
Matsuoka
Home Affairs
Takejiro Tokonami
Japan
Imperial House
Diet
Uncle Sam cast as bully in East Asia role
Flory Yosuke hails the figure as bringing a Mussolini style rise to Nippon in a provocative portrayal.
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Uncle Sam
Bully
Flory Yosuke
Mussolini
Nippon
Record of 1932 Channel Swims Highlights Female Effort
Eighteen English Channel attempts were made in 1932 with nine by women and only one woman succeeding. The feat underscores the era’s endurance barriers and notable female endurance achievements in open water swimming.
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English Channel
Varying Estimates Put Human Bones Between 206 and 279
The article notes disagreement over what counts as a separate bone leading to a wide estimate range from 206 to 279. The discussion reflects ongoing uncertainty in anatomy.
Wheat harvest output across 1.2 million farms tops forty million bushels
The Department of Agriculture reports about 40,000,000 bushels of wheat produced yearly on roughly 1,200,000 farms nationwide. The figure highlights the scale of grain farming in the country.
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Department of Agriculture
Jacks-of-all-trades praised as lucky in Yale professor remark
Professor Mark A. May of Yale notes that individuals with broad skills thrive in the era, arguing their versatility grants them notable advantages and opportunities.
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Mark A. May
Yale
Correction notice on bank liabilities misprint
The Enterprise corrects a banking liability figure from March 6 1934. The amount of public funds pledged assets should read 43540.13 instead of 3540.13 due to a forms crushing error.
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Security National Bank
The
Enterprise
NYC Uses 936000 On Water Daily From 600 Gallon Flow
Records show New York City consumes 936000 in currency figures and 600 gallons of water daily. Official data cites citywide water use, highlighting demand and infrastructure context.
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New York City
Moon Guided Planting Times and Seed Dates
CHAS R HOOK explains planting by moon phases with dates for March and April. He lists seed success by days after planting and recommends specific dates like April 6 to 7 for planting after 3 22 pm, with best days April 10 and 11 when the moon is in Pisces for root and underground crops.
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New York
Mother and daughters prove Lux reduces stocking runs
Mrs. W. DeL. Goldsmith and four active girls tested stockings with Lux versus cake soap. Washing with Lux produced 64 percent fewer runs, showing Lux preserves elasticity and prevents stockings from breaking.
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Lux
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