U. S. Warships Authorized to Go Into Action If Needed
U S warships were authorized to go into action if necessary as tensions rose over Shanghai. The Asiatic fleet was placed on alert to evacuate Americans or defend them if required. Secretary Stimson sought restraint while protesting Japan's moves in the native city, which risked the Port of Shanghai and violated treaty protections.
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Washington
Lons Tun
Japan
DeBuchi
Stimson
Shanghai
Ching
Cold Weather Continues in Tennessee and Tennessee Area
The region remains cold with continued cold conditions in Tennessee. Forecasts show increasing cloudiness on Sunday and rising temperatures in the western portion as a new air mass moves in.
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Tennessee
West Pore Hon
South to Have Cold Week End
A cold week end for the south with snow in some portions was forecast by the weather bureau. Dixie felt a sharp drop in the temperature as freezing conditions were forecast for Louisiana 26 to 30 degrees. North Louisiana and Mississippi face frost and a cold wave with temperatures 18 to 28 degrees. South Alabama and extreme northwest Florida also expect frost near the coast. Arkansas Oklahoma and Tennessee are set for continued cold and hard freezes overhead.
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New Orleans
South
Weather Bureau
Dixie
Mercury
Fay
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Arkansas
Oklahoma
East
Mercy Slayer James Stonhouse Adjudged Insane
In Millersburg Ohio a father who killed his infant son because the child was deemed mentally deficient was declared insane by Judge R B Putnant and ordered confined to Massillon State Hospital. A grand jury earlier refused murder indictments and urged a sanity evaluation after Stonhouse confessed to harming his two year old son Davis Oscar over brain fever.
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Millersburg
James Stonhouse
Billbowl
Here
Massillon State Hospital
R. B. Putnant
Stenhouse
Davis Oscar
Shanghai Affair Forces China Toward Formal War Declaration
The Chinese government announced it would declare war on Japan amid the Shanghai invasion. Officials kept the decision secret, but news abroad spurred denials. U S authorities ordered Americans in Nanking to prepare to evacuate within two hours. Demonstrations urged resistance as China shifts toward open conflict led by Chiang Kai-shek after days of cautious policy.
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Nanking
Shanghai
Japan
Cies
Ise
United States
Yangtze
Carrie
Sith
China
Canton
Chengchow
Nan
U S Battle Fleet Heads to Hawaii for War Games
The United States Navy sails from Southern California at midnight for annual spring joint Army and Navy maneuvers in the mid Pacific. Nine super-dreadnoughts two aircraft carriers six submarines and thirty destroyers accompany the fleet with Admiral Leigh stating plans were made two years ago and the force is ready for any contingency. The fleet will operate from Pearl Harbor Hawaii as the primary base if international tensions rise in the Western Pacific. Mobilization orders accompany preparations to put to sea bringing more than 100 ships from the Atlantic to Hawaiian waters within weeks.
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San Pedro
Calif
United States Navy
California
Mid- Pacific
Oriental
Hawaiian Islands
Richard HH. Leigh
Peayl Harbor
Western Pacific
Leigh
Hawaiian
Atlantic
United States
War Declared Impossible Fears Stir Shanghai Crisis
Rumors of a formal Chinese war declaration alarm leaders at the disarmament conference as the League of Nations Council launches an inquiry into Shanghai turmoil. A commission of inquiry from about six nations will begin work by tomorrow, with the United States invited but not yet defined.
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Geneva
Switzerland
China
League of Nations Council
Shanghai
Japan
United States
Washington
Missing Plane Traced To Tehachapi Search Halted
A missing airliner with eight aboard prompted a large search in the Tehachapi mountains. Weather and late reports halted efforts as ground crews and pilots scoured the hills and Lebec area for survivors or wreckage amid snow and high winds.
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Clendale
Calif
Tehatchapi
Hner
tem@arery
Lebec
Japanese Threaten Peace Over Shanghai Clash Map
A map shows Shanghai with Chinese and Japanese forces in tension. British and American marines guard the foreign settlements with barbed wire entrenchments. Ten thousand Chinese troops mass in the native city as Japan concentrates warships on the Whangpoo River. The map outlines Shanghai’s relation to Nanking and notes the Chapel faction as the first area occupied by Japan.
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Shanghai
Pan
War Declared as China Moves to Declare War on Japan
China plans a formal declaration of war against Japan. The government shifts safety measures from Nanking to Yonarfty in Henan. In Shanghai, Japanese rule tightens as they seize authority from the international settlement, arresting residents and directing actions via naval authorities. American warships are authorized to act if U.S. citizens are endangered.
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Associated Press
China
Japan
Nanking
Yonarfty
Henan
Shanghai
International Council
A.pld
Army of
Mufui
Ghapei
Grene Te Setlement
Hongkew
Kay Jahnson
Witdow
Readjustment of relations viewed as final result
Washington reports mounting rumors of war as Japan engages in Shanghai action. Officials foresee a diplomatic readjustment rather than full war, with signs of strain on international ties and domestic chatter about enlistment among the public.
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Washington
Shanghai
Ted States
John Jones
Bill Stith
Lhrge
Cyr Sets Up Own State Capitol In Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge report says Dr Paul N Cyr proclaimed an official governor office at Heidelberg Hotel room 443 and accused Alvin King of leading a secessionist plot. He plans to file an oyster suit against King in Lake Charles court, while Huey Long's maneuvers left Cyr ousted and King elevated.
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Baton Rouge
Paul N. Cyr
State of
Louisiana
Heidelberg Hotel
Alvin King
Huey, P. Long
Quster
Cyr
Kine
Lake Charles
Long
Senate
King
Japan Seizes International Settlement Areas in Shanghai
Japanese forces override neutral settlement authority in Shanghai by occupying key districts including Hongkew in a bid to clear Chinese troops from Chapei. Amid lawlessness, Chinese residents flee as Japanese naval authorities enforce occupation. American and British consuls scramble to secure safety and releases.
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U. S
Dan
Suimsen
Costly
Beurecary Stimmon
William V. Pruth
Ife
Serretory Stimson
Jupan
Navy Department
Pratt
Manila
North Carolina
Hawaii
Ayr
Shanghai International Settlement
Illustrated London News
Whangpoo River
California Mountains
Anghal
Saan Wort
Ose
Allen
Bedlam
Chapei
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