Hitler Likely To Reject British War Parley Plan
Berlin reports indicate Chancellor Hitler will likely reject Britain's proposal for direct Berlin Warsaw negotiations though a possible basis for compromise and a council to unite major powers is discussed. Hitler consults with Goering Ribbentrop and Attolico as hundreds of Americans seek guidance at the U S embassy and consulate.
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Pierre J. Huss
Berlin
Hitler
Britain
Berlin-Warsaw
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Count Bernard Attolico
Acrete
United States
Mussolini
Italy
Snow white English sparrow leads flock and chatter noted
An observer describes a dozen sparrows in a clear, noting a snow white English sparrow as the leader. The bird flogs companions and struts, then the flock disperses into nearby brush. The piece contrasts sparrow chatter with traffic laws and truck convoy behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa Newe
Owen Penfield
Daily Weather Report United States Stats
Daily Weather Report summarizes 24 hour period ending 5 p m Sunday with max 84 min 33 and no precipitation river stage 4 5 feet. Saturday figures show max 82 min 49 and no precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United. States
France Believes Hitler Closes Door Of Peace
Paris reports France tightening Press and Radio censorship as Evacuation of Paris continues. Public reaction to letters between Edouard Daladier and Adolf Hitler hardens, with French view of Hitler as belligerent. France sees Hitler as aiming for domination, not just revision of Versailles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Hitler
International News Service
Paris
Germany
Censorship Proclaimed in France After Hitler Note
Paris Aug 26 French government decreed press and radio censorship effective immediately as a defense measure. Premier Daladier read Hitler letter as a rejection of direct Polish-German talks. Daladier said war may be necessary to protect Poland and avert bloodshed while officials noted the Nazi stance.
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Kenneth T. Downs
Statt
Paris
Hitler
Edouard Daladier
Hitler-Daistler
Fuehrer
Robert Coutoridge
Poland
Huy
New Castle
Germany
Russia
Reichsfuhrer
Adolf Hitler
Mobilization In The Netherlands
The Netherlands government decreed immediate mobilization of all military and naval forces in response to a grave emergency. A manifesto states the move aims to defend neutrality and urges citizens to cooperate despite anticipated hardships.
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Quiletin
International
Hague
Netherlands
New Castle
Ministers Bombed With Rubber Balls at Downing Street
London August 28 Hundreds gathered outside No 10 Downing Street as the cabinet met and were stampeded when a man bombed the ministers with rubber balls. A small suitcase was hurled over heads, black objects spilled out, and several women were knocked down. Police protected the attacker until he was led away. the items proved to be rubber balls inscribed peace conference now. County farmers cutting corn report early harvest in this district with shocks already in some fields.
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International News Service
London
No. 10
Downing’ St
New Castle
Japan considers isolationist shift under General Abe cabinet
Tokyo reports General Nobuyuki Abe, once war minister in 1928, expected to head a new cabinet as Japan moves toward a foreign policy of isolation from European entanglements and intensified war in China. Hiranuma cabinet resigned amid shifting alignments after the Russo-German non aggression pact.
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Tokyo
Nobuyuki Abe
Japan
China
Kiichiro Hiranuma
Gen
Abe
Hiranuma
Japanese Troops Cut Off Soviet Armies on Frontier
Japanese forces reported to have cut off two Soviet Outer Manchukuoan army divisions in fierce artillery fighting along the Manchukuoan frontier. Air reports claim destruction or disabling of 120 Soviet tanks as a large red force attempted to outflank Japanese positions.
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Japan
Manchukuo
Outer Mongolia
Moscow
Lake Buir
BUTE IX NEW _CASTLE
Fascist Editor Says Peace Still Possible in Europe
Rome Aug 28 Virginio Gayda Mussolini press spokesman writes in Glorale DItalia that peace can still be preserved though “we are on the edge of an abyss.” He warns the time margin for saving peace is dwindling but nothing irreparable has happened yet.
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International News Service
Rome
Europe
Virginio Gayda
Mussolini
Glornale Dottalla
Italy Tells Japan Relations Unchanged
Italy formally assures Japan that its stance remains steady despite the Russo German pact. Rome desires to maintain and strengthen friendly ties with Tokyo, signaling continued bilateral warmth in a period of shifting European alignments.
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Alletin
International
Tokyo
Litaly Today
Japan
Rome
Italy
Norris White
Soviet Parliament Adopts Three Point Policy Outline
In Moscow the supreme Soviet session rapidly adopted a three point agenda for policy. It calls for revision of agricultural tax laws, a revision of conscription, and ratification of the Russo German non aggression pact. The session lasted five minutes with Molotov and Kalinin present.
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International News Service
Moscow
Supreme Parliament of
Josef Stalin
Varoshilov
V. M. Molotov
Mikhail Kalinin
Hitler Delays Move East As Forces Readied
Paris dispatch reports Adolf Hitler needs three to five days to prepare the eastern army for strike. Allied authorities estimate about 60 German divisions on the Polish frontier, aiming to overwhelm Poland's 50 divisions swiftly. Disclosures come as observers assess troop dispositions amid rising tensions.
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H. R. Knickerdocker International News Servicw
Paris
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Germany
Grman
Poland
Sluyin New Castle
Dutch Ship Will Carry Americans Homeward From England
United States Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy announced that four Dutch ships were chartered to transport American tourists in England back to the United States. The Dutch steamer Jom V. Oldenbarneveldt will sail with about 900 to 1,100 Americans, booked within four hours of hiring.
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International News Service
London
United States
Joseph P. Kennedy
England
Jom V. Oldenbarneveldt
New Caste
Japanese Troops Withdraw From Hong Kong Border
Japanese forces began withdrawing from the Hong Kong border today, ships carrying troops leaving as authorities advised many British women and children to depart. The move eases a situation that had kept the colony tense for over a week after heightened military activity on the Hong Kong Chinese frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Hong Kong
Britain
President Awaits British And French Reaction To Hitler Demands
President Roosevelt keeps trans Atlantic lines open with Kennedy in London and Bulitt in Paris awaiting British and French reactions to Hitler demands. Observers expect London to signal peace or war as Daladier’s response shapes the outcome. Washington weighs possible final concerted peace appeal and a potential special congressional session if conflict looms.
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Hitler
George Durno
Internaitional
Nova Service
Statt
Washington
Roosevelt
America
Joseph F. Kennedy
London
William ©. Bulitt
Paris
Western Hemisphere
Lon¢on
Hyde
Congress
Frankin D. Roosevelt
Daladier
Hundreds Of Fish Die In Shenango River Spill
Crowds gathered on Shenango riverbanks as hundreds of dead fish floated by in varied sizes and species. Officials suspect sulphuric acid contamination north of New Castle, with water analysis showing mineral acidity and impact starting Saturday. Minnows first died, then bullheads and carp, some carp 18 to 20 inches washed ashore. The exact source and whether an accident occurred remain unknown.
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Shenango River
New Castle
J. Lapere Mathews
New Castle Water Company
Pumc
Berlin Denies Plot Against Hitler Warns of Arrests
London dispatch reports Warsaw radio quoted German channels denying a plot to kill Hitler. Exchange Telegraph noted Gestapo uncovered plans to assault the Reichstag area near the Kroll Opera House, with arrests across Berlin and the Reich.
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Chnlernational
London
Hitler
Warsaw
Exchange Telegraph
Jerlin
Tumar
Exchange
Gestapo
Berlin
Reichstag
Hiller
England
Kroll Opera
Reich
Death Record notices from August 28 1939 list several locals
The August 28 1939 death record column lists William Ralph Ulmer of Petersburg Bert Dean age 63 of New Castle Lydia C Pitzer age 78 of 341 Shaw Street Joseph Averso of 1329 Francis Place Elizabeth Herman age 24 Edwend City Janicn Cordelia age 64 220 East Cherry Street and William Dunn of Struthers among others in brief notices.
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William Ralph Ulmer
Petersburg
Bert) Dean
New Castle RD
Lydia. C. Pitzer
Shaw Street
Joseph Averso
Francis Place
Elizabeth Herman
Edwond City
Janicn
A. Cordelia
East Cherry Street
William Dunn
Struthers
Germany Accelerates War Prep Amid Mobilization Moves
Berlin reports show the government boosting private vehicle requisitions and placing two thirds of the country on a war footing though no formal mobilization order has been issued. Civil traffic halted by military moves with troops at street corners and civilian motorcycles seized for reservists. rationing continues as war preparations proceed. Reichswehr leaders dismiss Britain’s plan for direct talks, with a chance of a late tru.
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Pierre J
Reichsfwehrer
Adolf Hiner
Britain
Berlin- Warsaw
Hitler
Petersburg Man Ends Life At Camp
Coroner Charles Piper Byers and Sheriff M. M. Ingham investigated the fatal shooting of William Ralph Ulmer, 44, of Petersburg, who likely killed himself with a .22 rifle at a Little Beaver township camp. Ulmer, camping with Petersburg and East Palestine, Ohio friends since last Wednesday, left a note saying not to blame others. A doctor from East Palestine declared him dead. he was moved there for burial preparation. Ulmer had been in poor health and suffered a severe asthma attack.
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Charles Piper Byers
William Brush
Pennsylvania Motor Police
M. M. Ingham
Little Beaver Township
William Ralph Ulmer
Arch 44
Peters~ Burp
Peterseburg
East Palestine
Ulmer
Little Beaver Creek
Byers
Britain Sends Reply To Hitler On His Demands
Britain prepares for possible war as Prime Minister Chamberlain informs the king of the latest developments while Ambassador Henderson departs for Berlin with Britain's final word to Hitler. Parliament is summoned to meet, and Britain closes the Mediterranean and Baltic seas to shipping amid escalated European tensions.
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Britain
Hitler
Charles A Smite
London
Great Britain
Neville Chamberlain
Buckingham Palate
King George
Europe
Mediterranean
Baltic
Holland
New Castle
New Scout Head In Office Today
John J. Finnessy reports for duty as the new Boy Scout executive for Lawrence County at the Greer building office. He comes from the Syracuse council and fills the vacancy created by Hari F. Green's resignation. The Finnessy family has moved to the city and will continue running the local council business as before for at least the next six months.
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John J. Finnessy
Lawrence County
Greer Buildirg
Finnessy
Syracuse
X.Y
Hari F. Green
Fameily
Northview Avenue
Auy
Nrw Castle
Arthur Mometer’s Restless Spell Abroad
An unnamed narrator quotes a quirky note about taking a break from work to roam and observe rare sights. The piece reflects on how escaping routine brings renewed energy and a refreshed return to daily duties. The tone is light and reflective about leisure.
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First Methodist Church of
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Garrett Biblical Institute
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