America Eyes Retaliation Over German Confiscation Notes
The article outlines U S concerns over Germany seizing Austrian debts and the impact on American investments totaling 713 million dollars in Germany. Direct investments amount to 234 million, bonds held 380 million, and 99 million loaned short term. Diplomatic ties strain as ambassadors withdraw and replies on assurances of non discrimination based on race or creed are awaited.
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Germany
United States
Hugh Wilson
Berlin
Hans H. Dieckhoff
Pains in the Back Getting Up Nights
An advertisement urges relief from back pain and urinary distress with Dr Bond's K and B Prescription. It claims to soothe inflamed urinary parts and reduce urine acidity, priced 60 cents and 1.20 dollars, available at all druggists.
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Nature
Medal for gallantry in action in the Philippines
Centralia, Washington reports B. H. Rhodes received a medal for gallantry in action against insurgent forces in the Philippine Islands on February 5, 1499. The unusual date prompts questions about the source and accuracy of the award and the reported event.
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Centralia
Wash
B. H. Rhodes
Sam
Philippine Islands
Man claims key to case in car lockout plea
H R Scott faced an overtime parking charge in Des Moines court. He said he could not move his car because the key was lost and only temporary repairs would free it. He produced a new key and proclaimed not guilty.
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Des Moines
H. R. Scott
Scott
Deaf salesman buys tavern squirrel statue
A traveling salesman in Watertown attempts to buy a mounted black and white squirrel from a tavern keep. After a price exchange, the keeper, mishearing the demand, agrees to a sale at twenty five dollars, thinking the price was fifty. The error is discovered later.
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Watertown
Wis
Rainstorm Ends California Drouth Record
A heavy rainstorm broke a 227 day drought in southern California. Los Angeles totals reached 2.34 inches. a four inch fall was reported in the San Fernando Valley. Roosevelt Highway near Santa Monica was closed by landslides as the forecast called for continued rain.
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California
Roosevelt Highway
San Francisco
Santa Monica
San Fernando Valley
Weather Bureau
Snyder Murder Trial Near End As Defense Wraps
Testimony details a shooting at a house after Alderman confronted Ruth and the pianist Alderman’s supposed girlfriend. Jury heard J B Worley recounting shadowing Alderman and the couple’s history. Defense work to finish, with final arguments pushed to Monday.
Exiled Russians Split Over Grand Duke as Ukraine Throne
A Paris based White Russian faction supports naming the grand duke as Ukraine’s future ruler amid Nazi plans. Other exiles oppose the idea fearing German ties and loss of imperial prestige. Vladimir’s Paris visit and recent trials divide and unite factions as he returns from London.
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Voroszheme
Vladimir
Hitler
Russia
Germany
la Plevitskaia
London
General Pershing Returns to Tucson in Good Health
General John J. Pershing, described as feeling very fine, arrived in Tucson today by private railcar from Fort Sam Houston after a recent physical checkup. He was accompanied by his sister Miss May Pershing, and this resort town recalls his previous wartime bravery in the area.
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Ariz
John J. Pershing
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Tex
May Pershing
DEADLINE SET ON WEDNESDAY FOR HOLIDAY AID APPEALS
A historical note shows multiple letters from needy families asking the Good Fellows to provide Christmas assistance. The requests describe a 12 year old girl and her brother, an elderly couple in ill health, two young girls seeking happiness at Christmas, and a boy with four sisters facing financial hardship. The pleas emphasize clothes, groceries, toys, shoes, and medical needs as priorities.
Retail Buying Surges Across Nation Reflects Thrift Demand
The country shows a thrift driven retail uptick with basement and main floor departments benefiting from lower priced goods. Apparel and homewares demand signals practical gifts while wholesale unit sales rise year over year though dollar volume lags 2 to 3 percent from 1937.
Britain Plans Trade War Tactics Amid European Tensions
Britain debates trade policy amid warnings from officials and press about defending foreign markets. Chamberlain faces mixed signals as Financial Times urges export expansion, tariffs, and subsidies to protect economic security while voices push for amicable German agreements. The piece notes a transnational highway from Gaspe to Mexico City as global commerce context.
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Hiatmar Schacht
Reichebenk
London
Chamberlain
Schacht
Jaberite Daily Herald
Germany
Busiem
Financial Times
The
Alfonso Again Spanish Citizen Amid Franco Ambiguity
Period dispatch reports factions split over Alfonso’s return as monarch after Franco regime. Some groups back restoring Bourbon rule with Alfons mortality, others fear a temporary Franco pivot. Rumors tie Infante Don Juan to Rome talks as Morocco cites Juan’s possible throne link. Alfonso, 52, left throne April 14, 1931 during a revolt.
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Spain
France
Roene
Alforse Lo
Franco Fek
Atyerete Manerchica
Alfomee
Beck
Herve
Morocco
Feanew
Rome
Lions Mangle Death Valley Mule in Desert Tragedy
Scotty, journeying through Death Valley with Scotty’s Mule, finds Slim fatally wounded by a cart’s route. He seeks help from Albert M Johnson, who carries a pistol and rifle. Slim dies as Betty and Slim’s owner wait. body later dragged away.
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Johnsen
Seotey
Johnson
Johneon
Scotty
Sliw
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