Reign of Terror in Shanghai Invasion Described
The report from Shanghai describes Japanese forces unleashing brutal killings in a Chinese settlement. Police and authorities were unable to intervene as rifle and machine gun brutality aimed to wipe out residents north of Soochow creek. A Chinese sniper triggered further violence, illustrating the ruthless campaign.
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Shanghai
Clal
Court of Appeal
Soochow Creek
Woosung
Tiendong
SNIFF cold remedy spray advert from Economy and Mann Drug Stores
An advertising notice promotes SNIFF a volatile liquid inhaled from a handkerchief to combat colds. Instant relief claimed with each whiff, suitable for day and night use. Bottles cost 35¢ and 60c with widespread free samples at stores.
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Mann Drug Stores
Adv
Babe Ruth Heads By Car To Florida For Spring Training
New York February 1 George Herman Ruth departs by car for St Petersburg Florida where the Yankees hold spring drills. He plans to travel with Mrs Ruth and Lyn Lary stopping in Philadelphia Pinehurst North Carolina Augusta Georgia and eventually reaching St Petersburg by Saturday noon for a birthday game.
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New York
America
George Herman Ruth
St. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Babe
Florida
Pinehurst
N. C
Augusta
Oe Fla
Violent Japanese Assault in International Settlement
Eyewitness describes two squads of Japanese marines Razing homes near the police station, firing on Chinese residents, and bayoneting unarmed civilians. Marines seize a restaurant, move toward the Japanese club and the execution grounds at the Japanese school as police stand by. Ambulance requested, wounded denied aid, and Hongkow detectives blocked hospital care amid continued gunfire and terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixwell Road
Hongkow
Chapel Quarter
Soochow Creek
Mongkew
International Settlement
Great City
Stuhldreher Probable Notre Dame Backfield Coach Pick
Harry Stuhldreher former Four Horsemen quarterback and Villanova coach was seen as the likely Notre Dame backfield coach to replace Jack Chevigny. Rev Mulcaire said a decision would come this week. Marchmont Schwartz, Notre Dame All American, will likely join as assistant backfield coach. Chevigny resigns amid reports of conflict with Iowa for its head coaching job.
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South Bend
Ind
Harry Stuhldreher
Four Horsemen
Villanova
Jack Chevigny
Notre Dame
M. A. Mulcaire
Board of Athletic Control
Marchmont Schwartz
Chevigny
Chicago
U. of Iowa
Speed goal by Reinhold Tiling for world trip rocket
Reinhold Tiling, German rocket pioneer, aims to build a passenger carrying rocket to circle the world in about 90 minutes. He plans to have the craft finished by year end and take flight himself, projecting a global circumnavigation in a single voyage.
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Berlin
Reinhold Tiling
Germany
State Revenue Collections Show Decrease Despite Higher Rates
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh Feb 1 The state general fund seven month total rose to 8 004 041 but lags the 1931 estimate by about 3 700 000 due to higher tax rates. Revenue from highway funds also failed to rise as expected with January receipts at 4 535 070.
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Raleigh
State General Fund
Lancery
Commissioner of Revenue
A. J. Maxwell
General Assembly
State
Tax receipts show January decline and year growth
January collections fell by 79 070 dollars while total fiscal year receipts reach 14 053 383 dollars, up 1 495 796 from the previous seven months. Automobile license revenue totaled 4 096 992 dollars in January, down 462 225 from January 1931.
Dempsey Tour Unaltered by HS Suspension
Chicago February report states Jack Dempsey's second exhibition tour opens in Milwaukee next week despite a Mississippi suspension of the former heavyweight champion. Leonard Sacks posts bond for about $3,500 pending hearing with Gen. John V. Clinnin. Upcoming bouts include Cleveland February 11, Flint February 15, Chicago February 18 with potential four round opponent candidates named.
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Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Milwaukee
Mississippi State Athletic Commission
John V. Clinnin
National Boxing Association
Leonard Sacks
Dempsey
Clinnin
Columbus
Miss
Sacke
Cleveland
Flint
King Levinsky
Salvatore Ruggirello
Charley Retzlaff
Paulino Uzcudun
Depsey
Changes Outlined In Corrupt Practices Act
Raleigh Feb 1. Attorney General Dennis Brummitt outlined changes in the corrupt practices act ahead of statewide campaigns. Primary spending limits set: governor 12000, U S senator 12000, lieutenant governor 2500, general assembly 600, other offices half the office salary. C B Ehringhaus of Elizabeth City, a governor hopeful, planned to open campaign headquarters in Raleigh. other candidates Fountain and Maxwell soon to establish offices.
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Raleigh
Assembly
Dennis Brummitt
U. S
General Assembly
B. Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City
Richard T. Fountain
A. J. Maxwell
Take That Team In Texas Its Tall Too
West Texas State Teachers College basketball opens with a tall lineup led by a 6 foot 7 inch center. Teammates include two 6 foot 5 inch forwards and guards at 6 foot 1 inch and 6 feet. The Buffalos boast exceptional height this season.
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Texas
Battalino Petrolle Bout Negotiations Open in Chicago
Negotiations begin for a 10 round bout between Christopher Battalino and Billy Petrolle set for March 17 at Chicago Stadium. Matchmaker Nate Lewis offered a 12 500 guarantee with 25 percent of gate receipts. Petrolle’s manager Jack Hurley seeks 15 000. Battalino insists on 189 pounds at 2 p m, while Petrolle favors 140.
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Chicago
Christopher
Bat) Battalino
Billy Petrolle
Fargo
N. D
Chicago Stadium
Nate Lewis
Jack Hurley
Petrolle
Hurley
Battalino
Ghostly Nun Sightings Prompt Local Fear on historic Walk
In a medieval tale a nun’s ghost is reported on the Horton to Hintin Martel field path, frightening villagers who avoid the route. Dr F Fletcher of Poole says he encountered a white nun figure at dusk, only to discover it was a real nut in disguise.
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London
Tun
Horton
Hintin Martel
F. Fletcher
Poole
Capudine Promises Quick Relief for Nerve Headaches
An advertisement claims Capudine eases nervous headaches fast by soothing tense nerves. It stresses no opiates and stomach safety, noting liquid form acts almost instantly and that sizes include 10c 30c and 60c, with a dose option available at Poon-v.
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Don King
Lydia E. Pinkham
Doan
Doans
Cardui
Gotham
Stuhdrehre
Ehringhaus
NEA Service
Battalino-Petrolle
Jean
Learving
National Market Company
North Main
Chesterfield
Licotti & Myzas Tosacco Co
Nat Shilkret
Alex Gray
Columbia
DU Pont
Keifeld
Theu Scitisfy
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