Provisional Chinese government formed as Nanking falls
Reports from Peiping and Shanghai detail Japanes e forces pushing past Nanking as a new provisional government under Nippon’s aegis takes shape in Peiping. The former Chinese leadership is routed while fires engulf Nanking and communications fail.
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China
Nippon
Peiping
Domei
Chiang Kai- Shek
Japan
Manchukuo
Remiers
East ‘Hopeh
Autonomous” Movement
Hopeh
Hankow
Chiang
Yangtze
Nanking
Ina
North China
Mongolia
Russia
Police Find Body of Sixth Weidmann Victim
Paris reports police recovered the body of Janine Keller, sixth victim in the Weidmann murder ring. Authorities said Keller was buried in a Fontainbleau forest cave entrance after confessed killer Eugene Weidmann led officers to the site. He confessed to killing about 250 people and allegedly used loot to take tango lessons with stolen traveler’s checks.
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Paris
Janine Keller
Fontainebléau Forest
Eugene Weidmann
Keller
Jean de Koven
Brooklyn, N. Y
Protest Over Gasoline Law Revisions Reaches Topeka
More than 200 protesters gathered to voice complaints about flaws in the law and regulations governing gasoline distributors across Kansas. They challenged the proposed act and submitted concerns to Walter A. Haxman in Topeka on December 14.
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Dye P
Topeka
Walter A. Haxman
Azale
Kansas
Panay incident details surface in early casualty report
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate references to a Panay gunboat incident involving shrapnel and Japanese action, with mentions of a second secretary and embassy context. The readable parts hint at wartime tension and diplomatic complaints without a clear, complete narrative.
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Anghai
All ‘Axton
Eombassy
Nanded
Panay Nk
Panay Incident Moves To Japanese Emperor In Memorandum
Tokyo reports Roosevelt memorandum on Panay sinking delivered to Emperor Hirohito as Tokyo notes its terms. Berlin cites Germany protesting U S charge d affaires over Wangpu bombing. Italian press calls Panay bombing an accident with Sandro Sandri killed aboard the Panay.
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Tokyo
Roosevelt
United States
Panay
Hirohito
Japan
Berlin
Germany
Wangpu
Rome
Sandro Sandri
Sandri
la Stampa
Turin
Shanghai
Mussolini
Popolo d'Italia
Corriere Della Sera
Luigi Barzini
Angels in a Flight: Father Divine Follower Shooting at Harlem
In Harlem on December 14 a gunfire incident sent Father Divine followers fleeing to West 115th Street Heaven. A woman shot a man twice in the right shoulder then wounded herself in the left arm. police and ambulance arrived and the area quieted, with no angels nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frankie and
Johnnie
Harlem
Father Divine
Formal protest to Japan over Panay bombing and indemnity
The United States sent a formal note to Japan demanding apologies complete indemnification and guarantees against future attacks on American shipping. Ambassador Grew presented the note to Japan's foreign affairs ministry detailing the Panay bombing the sinking of three American vessels and past violations of U.S. rights. Naval estimates put Panay replacement costs above 500000 dollars amid ongoing neutrality debates in Congress.
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Washington
State Department
Japan
Panay
Roosevelt
Hirohito
Joseph C. Grew
United States
China
Senate
Johnson
R-Calif
Independence Mo. man held for shooting GM
J Edgar Hoover announced federal agents arrested Woodrow Wilson Price of Independence Missouri in Kansas City on charges of shooting Special Agent Henry A Snow and attempting extortion. Price admitted mailing a $600 extortion letter to Howard B Jacobs on December 3 and wounded Snow three days later while shooting his way out of a six man trap at Independence.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Woodrow Wilson Price
Independence
Kansas City
Henry A. Snow
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Price
Howard B. Jacobs
Snow
Wage Hour Bill Faces House Debate and Delays
Washington December 14 A printing mix up delayed action on amendments to the wage hour bill and extended discussion. Representatives Lambertson McReynolds Norton and Celler clashed over the measure with Norton’s 100 amendment print in contention and northern Democrats pushing substitutes for flexible wage hour standards in interstate commerce firms.
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Washington
House
Lambertson
R.-Kan
McReynolds
D.-Tenn
Situa
South
Mary T. Norton
D.-N.j
Celler
D-N.y
Sleet and snow glaze Kansas roads worsening travel
A statewide weather hit with rain sleet and snow creating ice crusts on highways from Pittsburg to Garden City and Topeka. Sleet and snow slowed traffic, minor accidents reported, temperatures near freezing, and a Kansas City sleet death noted.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Highway Patrol
Pittsburg
Garden City
Wichita
Salina
Goodland
Moran
Ellis
Concordia
Phillipsburg
Dodge City
Kansas City
Jack Jenkins
Flora
Atchison
Louis Winnich
Salvation Army Kettle Booth Fire Sparks Early Morning Blaze
An overheated kerosene stove ignited a Salvation Army Christmas kettle booth in front of Woolworth store. Adjutant Mabel Burkhart said the kettle had been lit for donations and the attendant and she had stepped away briefly. no one was inside the booth when the blaze started.
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Salvation’ Army
Woolworth
Mabel Burkhart
Salvation Army
Adj. Burkhart
Barred Politicians Hinder GOP Policy Committee Selection
In St Louis on December 14 the Republican executive committee wrestled with dividing a large pool of 1 000 nominees to form a policy committee. Officials said leaders tentatively agreed to bar politicians from membership to satisfy factions as talks continued. Also reported a Pentecostal missionary Garland Leonard Yale Iowa shot and killed by Chinese soldiers October 7 at Yuanping North Shanxi province.
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Nanking
St. Louis
Republican Party
Peiping
China
Garland Leonard
Yale
Yuanping
Shanshi Province
Senator Vandenberg Attacks McAdoo Farm Bill
Washington December 14 Senator Vandenberg Republican Michigan harshly criticized the Pope McGill farm bill calling it the worst thing we have encountered He warned it would raise the cost of production and opposes its impact on farmers and the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vandenberg
R.-Mich
Budd to Supply 43 Stainless Cars to Santa Fe
The Edward G Budd manufacturing company announced an order for 43 lightweight stainless steel cars from the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Philadelphia
Edward G. Budd Manufacturing Company
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Snow and Cold Cause Nine Deaths Across British Isles
Bitter winter weather disrupted communications and transport in the British Isles. Snow drifts up to 12 feet blanketed Scotland and northern England. Dozens died from exposure and accidents, including two track workers and four killed in a plane crash. A sailor washed overboard and other incidents left hundreds stranded. A car carrying prisoners and jailers faced a chaotic rescue as injuries occurred.
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London
British Isles
Scotland
England
Irish Sea
Brighton
Lewes
Paspitas
Salvation Army to Aid 100 Lawrence Families at Christmas
Adjutant M. E. Burkhardt and Capt. C. Mullin plan to distribute about 100 food baskets to needy Lawrence families. They will coordinate with agencies to avoid duplication and invite advisory board members to headquarters at 729 Vermont Street to learn how the effort is organized. The effort relies on cash donations, street kettles, and canned goods, with theatre benefit shows at Dickinson and Patee to raise support.
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M. E. Burkhardt
C. Mullin
Lawrence
Salvation Army
Vermont Street
Army
Adjutant Burkhardt
Dickinson and
Patee
Dickinson
Lawrence Salvation Army
Looting and Attacks Sweep Holy Land Violence
In Jerusalem on December 14 armed bands looted towns across Palestine injuring and killing. A Jewish constable was killed in Tiberias and a British policeman wounded at Haifa as police and troops exchanged fire with marauders. Homes in Jenin district were raided for valuables at gunpoint. Communications lines suffered attacks throughout the region.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
Tiberias
al Haifa
Jenin
Palestine
City Street Crews Struggle With Ice and Snow
City street department urged more workers to clear ice and slush but federal relief limits left only three new hires. Officials feared freezing conditions could create dangerous ridges if temps drop. Mayor Alfred Lawrence planned to use a tractor to remove snow from gutters tonight.
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Alfred Lawrence
County Road Crews Clear After Sleet Dense Coat
County road crews worked with three planers to remove sleet from county roads and township equipment also cleared surfaces. They could not remove a thin ice sheet but expected water runoff will reduce surface softening once the ice melts. County Engineer E. E. Trueblood noted the impact of sleet on road conditions and future safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Trueblood
Flow of Niagara Falls Reaches 207000 Cubic Feet Per Second
The article notes the Niagara Falls discharge at 207000 cubic feet of water per second, highlighting the robust natural flow of the river and potential implications for the region's hydrology and tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Stock Market Index Report Amid Turbulence
Market summary notes the 60 stock index at 44.6 points with slight yesterday gain. Companies like Green Bros and Wacher Repairing are referenced in a terse, unnamed price movement context.
Death of Admiral Nagano Reported by China
Chinese dispatches report the death of Admiral Osami Nagano from injuries after naval action near Kiangyin on November 24 when 15 Chinese bombers sank the battleship Nago to.
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Hong
Kong
Chinese Today
Osami Nagano
Nagato
Kiangyin
WPA to Add 125000 Jobs in Midwestern States
Howard P. Hunter, regional WPA director, announced immediate addition of 120000 to 125000 WPA jobs across 13 Midwestern states. Most openings will occur in cities with low industrial employment as part of 350000 jobs added nationally, aiming to lift area WPA employment toward 650000 while total regional jobs trend near last year’s peak. The region includes Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Wisconsin Ohio Missouri Minnesota Kansas Nebraska Kentucky and the Dakotas.
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Chicago
Howard P. Hunter
Ional
WPA
Hunter
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
Missouri
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
Kentucky
Address for claims on 1927 highway tax refunds opens
Filing for refunds on 1927 highway taxes along U S 40 between Lawrence Topeka and Lawrence Kansas City opens at the county clerk's office. H E Matteson heads the refunds with E J Kornfeld assisting. Applications space runs daily to December 23 except Sundays from 830 to noon and 130 to 500. 366 claims qualify with refunds from a few dollars to 602 36, Sigma Nu mentioned.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Kansas City
Court House
H. E. Matteson
E. J. Kornfeld
Sigma Nu Fraternity
State ‘Auditor’s
Critic of production control tackles farm policy
C Cogswell master of the Kansas state grange told delegates at the 66th annual grange meeting in Ottawa that production control for agriculture and industry is absurd. He warned against burning crops and paying farmers not to produce, criticizing many new theories abroad as impractical.
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Ottawa
Kan
C. C. Cogswell
Kansas State Grange
The
Grange
America
Downtown Coaches Get Break for Ottawa Game
Ottawa University will allow ticket buyers to nominate a starting five for the Thursday night game against Friends University of Wichita. The five top vote getters will start, with the top voter also naming the head coach.
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Ottawa
Kan
Richard Godlove
Ottawa University
Friends University of Wichita
Ottawa Board of Strategy
Kinney Suffers Arm Break on Icy Porch at KU
University of Kansas associate professor of chemical engineering E D Kinney slipped on an ice covered porch last night fracturing his right arm near the shoulder. He was resting at Lawrence Memorial hospital today. Police arrested 21 Ford plant pickets at the assembly plant as U A W strike continued with guards at the entrance.
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E D. Kinney
University of Kansas
Ford
Kansas City
Ford ‘ Assembly
United
Automobile
Workers of America
Robbers Take $7000 Payroll from Cleveland Offices
Two robbers held up about 100 people in the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company offices here today and escaped with seven thousand dollars from the payroll. The incident occurred in Cleveland on December 14.
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Cleveland
Atlantic & Pacific
Tea‘:Co
Be wise Winterize at The Motor In
An adv suggests prudent action for winter maintenance at The Motor In. It warns car owners to prepare vehicles for cold weather and potential hazards. The brief emphasizes readiness and practical steps to protect engines and systems.
Douglas County Farm Bureau names officers at annual meeting
Charles Banning reelected president of the Douglas County Farm Bureau at the Trinity Lutheran Church. A E Preston named vice president, Ernest Pohl elected secretary and treasurer. Officers chosen from the executive committee along with members listed by township. Russell Shaw spoke for the bureau as Deal Six reported on 4 H and farm activities including 267 men and 143 women in 4 H, 344 projects, 60 Rural Youth members, and extensive tests, mail, and calls for county farmers.
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Charles
Banning
Douglas
Trinity’ Lutheran
Chameterday
A. E. Preston
Ernest Pohl
G Haverstock
Charles Banning
Clintons
Gerstenberger
Eudora
A. R. Reed
Grant
E. G. Haverstock
Kanwaka
Wright Bertschinger
Lecompton
H. Rappard
Marion
A. Preston
Deal Six
Russell Shaw
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
E G. Haverstock
Everett O'Connor
County
Rural Youth Association
Farm Bureau
Zoo Terraces
Farmers To Elect ACP Committeemen In Douglas County
Douglas county farmers vote Thursday in their townships to choose three committeemen and an alternate for each township to administer the 1938 agriculture conservation program. Township chairmen meet Saturday December 18 at the Farm Bureau office to elect a county ACP committee. Voting occurs in Clinton Eudora Grant Kanwaka Lecompton Marion Palmyra Wakarusa Willow Springs at listed school and hall sites.
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Douglas County
Farm Bureau
Clinton—Clinton
Eudora Eudora
Grant—White
Kanwaka
Lecompton
Lecompton High School
Marion
Marion Center Hall
Floods in Sacramento Valley Menace Levees and Towns
Greatest concentration of water in the Sacramento river in 30 years moved southward today, lapping at levees and threatening disaster to towns in the middle valley. Flood waters receded in most northern California areas, at least five dead and damage estimated in millions. Fair weather prevailed.
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San Francisco
Sacramento River
Sacramento Valley
California
Three Men Kill Rural Schoolteacher in Mexico Party
Federal troops pursued three men after they burst into a Canoas school teachers party on December 14 and shot and killed Senorita Lucia Curiel, the Can oas school teacher, according to a Chihuahua agency report.
Weather Outlook For Kansas With Mixed Rain Snow
The forecast calls for cloudy skies across Kansas with rain or snow in the east and a slight warmup in the west. Coastal cities including Coffeyville Arkansas City Ottawa Salina Topeka and Garden City appear in reports with possible light accumulations and sleet on dirt roads. Temperatures show a split from yesterday with highs near 22 and variable readings as the day progresses.
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Kansas
Rae Coffeyville
Arkansas City
Salina
Topeka
Gararden City
Pittsbur
Emporia
Ottawa
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Weidmann
Klah
Ansan
Frank Roberts
U. S
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Oskaloosa
Italy
U. S. State Department
Independence, Mo
Man
Highway Patrol
Yugoslavia
Army Kettle Booth
G. O. P. Policy Committee
C. J. Posey
Posey
Wwe
Tesem
Dennis M. 1
Ford. Service
Hamilton
Mid-Western
Ren Wee
Low
County Clerk’s Office
Cogswell
E. D. Kinney
Sacramento
University Coal Co
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