China’s 19th Route Army Retreats From Shanghai Front
Shanghai dispatch reports China’s famed 19th route army in retreat after five weeks of stubborn fighting near Shanghai. Japanese forces, reinforced in recent days, press the pursuit from Liuho up the Yangtze toward Chapei, with thousands more troops entering the battle. Chinese officials call the withdrawal tactical and aimed at protecting communications and new defense lines.
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Shanghai
China
19Th Route
Nanjiang
Liuho
Yangtze River
Linho
War aims blur in columns as Japan China fight drifts
A Beverly Hills letter to the editor notes conflicting statements from Japan and China over Shanghai. The writer says neither side wants the other, with each demanding the other retreat twenty miles, leaving the true cause of the fight unclear. The letter likens the stalemate to a civil European war in tone.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
China
Japan
Shanghai
Man Mistakes Court for Speakeasy and Drinks In Court
In Wilmington a man in Judge George Harris's courtroom grabbed a bottle and drank in front of the bench. He resisted arrest, required four officers to restrain him, and was jailed for contempt with 30 days. The jailer said the name would be recorded as the man sleeps off the alcohol. In Shanghai Mamoru Shigemitsu voiced guarded optimism for a Shanghai truce to let Japanese troops sail home, noting many Sino Japanese differences remain and that an acceptable Chinese authority is needed. If key demands are met, most Japanese troops would withdraw toward lines outside the international settlement.
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Wilmington
N. C
George Harris
Recorders’ Court
Harris
Carl Cook
Shanghai
Mamoru Shigemitsu
China
Mikado
Shigemitsu
Japan
Democratic Road Bill Approved by Senate Committee
The Senate post office committee approved the emergency road fund bill raising to 136 million dollars with 3.5 million more for road needs and 1.5 million for national park roads. It enables states to fix minimum wages in bids and requires contractors to follow those rates. Additional 2 million funds target national forest protection and development.
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Washington
Senate Post Office Committee
Byrnes
8. C
National Park Service
Smoky Mountain National Park Area
North Carolina
Tennessee
Mascot Carl Jank Seeks Fee for Gator Mascot Use
Carl F. Jank claims $15 for the use of his alligator mascot by the University of Florida “Gator Eleven” during last fall’s game against California, though California won.
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Los Angeles
Carl F. Jank
University of Florida
University of California
Wife of "Idealistic" Minister Is Denied Divorce
Mrs. Noe sought a divorce from Rev. Isreal H. Noe of St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral after he argued that sexual relations serve procreation alone and cited his wife's health. Chancellor M. C. Ketchum dismissed the complaint, and the wife fainted in court upon the ruling.
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Memphis
Tenn
Isreal H. Noe
St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral
Dean Noe
Cians
Butler to Run for Senate on Dry Platform
Major General Smedley D. Butler announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate challenging Senator James J. Davis. He sẽ campaign on a bone dry platform with Governor Gifford Pinchot’s backing as the April 26 primary nears. his dialogue paused after a forthcoming lecture tour. Butler will depart after his daughter Ethel Peters Butler marries Lieutenant John Wehle in West Chester this Saturday.
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Newton Square
Smedley D. Butler
United States
James J. Davis
General Butler
Gifford Pinchot
Davis
West Chester
Here
Ethel Peters Butler
John Wehle
Norwalk
Conn
Marine Corps
Both Party Wets Reach Agreement on Beer Bill
Washington March 2. In a breakthrough the house wet blocs join to back a bill legalizing 2.75 per cent beer with a three cent pint tax. The measure would classify 2.75 per cent beer as non intoxicating and permit manufacture and sale with sales limited to hotels dining rooms restaurants or clubs with meals. If not approved, Linthicum and Beck will seek a house vote by petition.
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Washington
Mar
Linthicum
D. Md
Beck
R. Pa
Williams-Norris Plant Transfer to Thomasville Chair
Williams-Norris Co sells its plant No. 4 in Thomasville to Thomasville Chair Co for 100000 in cash. President T Austin Finch leads the deal after two bidders and stockholder action. Possible conversion to living room furniture, with plans to be finalized by Finch and partners.
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Thomasville Co
Williams-Norris
Williams-Norris Company
Thomasville
Thomasville Chair Company
T. Austin Finch
Williams-Norris Cone
Cal
Finch
Southern Furniture
Thomasville Furniture Company
R. L. Lambeth
John R. Myers
Davidson County
Forest Fires Rage Across Western North Carolina Front
Rains fail to halt widespread forest fires across more than 100 miles of western North Carolina. Fires on the Catawba river Linville Perry Knob High Rock and Sherwood Forest areas were brought under control, but new outbreaks and spreading flames were reported in McDowell Polk and other counties with hundreds and thousands of acres burned and bloodhounds tracking alleged arsonists.
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Asheville
North Carolina
Catawba River
Linville
National Forest
McDowell County
W. K. Beichler
Pisgah National Forest
Sylva
Perry Knob
High Rock Mountain
Platt Balsams
Sherwood Forest
Canon
State Forestry Service
Hot Springs
Tennessee Line
Big Laurel Creek
Walnut Gap
Pine Creek
Doe Branch
Spring Creek
Tennessee
Polk County
South Carolina
Slick Rock
Otto C. Blanard
New York
Lindy Jr. Birth Sparks Worldwide Attention
The 20 month old Lindbergh baby, born June 22 1930 to Anne and Charles Lindbergh, drew immediate global notice. Grandfather Dwight Morrow announced the birth, gifts poured in, and news reached Mexico City to France as reaction poured in from leaders, press, and the public alike.
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New York
Mar
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Anne Lindbergh
Dwight W. Morrow
Morrow
Englewood
Associated Press
Vals Cmdeoe
Mexico City
Anne Morrow
Ortiz Rubio
France
New Jersey
Lindy
Washington
Elizabeth Morrow
Dividends Taxed This Year In North Carolina
Raleigh March 2 The state revenue commissioner warns that residents who received any dividend from foreign corporations in 1931 must file a return and pay six percent tax with no deductions. Failure to report may subject the stock owner to full ad valorem tax on market value. All income from foreign stock dividends is taxable to the recipient. Deduction allowed only for state tax paid by the foreign firma. Returns due by March 15.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
A. J. Maxwell
Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Sparks Federal Action
Washington reports all federal enforcement resources are at authorities disposal as investigation into the Lindbergh baby kidnapping proceeds. Trenton says lawmakers defer reward plans after talks with Colonel Lindbergh as search tightens. Hopewell notes Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. is ill with a severe cold and fears exposure.
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Washington, Mar
Trenton
N. J
A. Harry Moore
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh baby search aids coast guard and customs
The federal government mobilizes aid in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case. Coast guard units in New York and New Jersey are directed to assist New Jersey police, and customs agents at border points will provide all possible help.
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Washington, Mar
Charles A. Lindbergh
Coast Guard
New York
New Jersey
Kidnapping 11 Year Old Boy Reported In Ohio Town
James DeJute Jr. 11, son of a local contractor, was kidnapped on his way to school in Niles Ohio. Two men in a small brown coupe abducted him. he struggled free once and again as the car fled. Relatives provided details to police.
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Ohio
Niles
James DeJute, Jr
Anna May Mellina
Ashtabula
James
Anna May
Kidnapping of Lindbergh Baby Sparks Unified Manhunt
A ransom note demands $50,000 for Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. after he was abducted from the Hopewell home. Police from three states mobilize as investigators search Plane Street Central Avenue and conduct house to house checks.
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Ann Morrow Lindbergh
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
New Jersey
The
Lindberghs
Newark
N. J
March &(Ap
Charles A. Lindbergh
William Egan
Plane Street
Central Avenue
Hopewell
Lindbergh
Four Youths Arrested In Advance Slaying
MOCKSVILLE N C March Four youths tested in connection with the slaying of Willie Beauchamp 21 whose body was found in woods near Advance last week Those held were Richmond Bailey 19 Early Hudson 20 John Hudson 17 and Willie Myers said to have been the last person seen with Beauchamp
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Mocksville
N. C
Willie Beauchamp
Woo
Richmond Bailey
Early Hudson
John Hudson
Willie Myers
Beauchamp
Prohibition Vote Looms as House Plans Test Monday
Washington March 2 Anti prohibitionists eye a hopeful path and prohibitionists fearfully await a house test vote on March 14. The wet bloc pushes a discharge of the judiciary committee over a modified 18th amendment and a resubmission test that could impact autumn elections. The outcome hinges on a complex party split and possible absences.
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Washington
Mansfield
Tex
Garner
House
Beck Linthicum
Lem
Drys
Veta
Judiciary Committee
Rn Howeer
Pats Sue
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Chapei
Shanghai International Settlement
Will
Man
DEM
Senate
Lindy, Jr
Charles A Lindbergh, Jr
Maxwell
Tar Heels
Lindbergh Bulletins
House Post Office Committee
Hopewell, N
Charles Augustus, Jr
Charles E. Williamson
Hopewell Police
N. J. Estate
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