Poison Gas Rumor and Major Battle Reported in Jehol
Reports from Peiping say heavy fighting and high casualties unfold in Jehol Province with 1,000 Chinese and 600 Japanese casualties amid assaults on Lingnan and Lingyuan. Japanese forces push toward Chienping as a major battle continues south of Jehol City.
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International News Service
Tokyo
Jehol
Lingnan
Lingyuan
Chienping
Peiping
Peishihtsumen
Chihfeng
McGuire Pleads Guilty and Gets Year in Prison
Bernard G. McGuire of Lowell Massachusetts pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Alfred G. Coxe to violating national lottery laws and received one year and one day in prison. Trial for U S Senator James J. Davis Raymond Walsh and Theodore Miller was moved to March 6.
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New York
Bernard G. McGuire
Lowell
Mass
Loyal Order of Moose
Alfred G. Coxe
McGuire
U. S
James J. Davis
Pennsylvania
The
Moose
Raymond Walsh
Theodore Miller
Propagation Department
Will y Says: War and Trade in the League News
Special to The News from Santa Monica reports a reader letter arguing that 21 nations denounce Japan's invasion of China and urge a global trade embargo. The writer laments nations' unwillingness to sacrifice trade to halt bloodshed, claiming the League possesses the power to stop war but cannot unite on action.
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Santa Monica
Cal
League
Japan
U. S
Denver to Launch Largest Manhunt in Colorado History
Denver leaders from luncheon clubs political parties and veterans groups meet Chief Clark to plan an intensive search for missing broker Charles Boettcher II or his abductors. About 4000 volunteers from county sheriffs American Legion and party clubs will patrol districts while police stay ready to respond to tips.
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International News Service
Denver
A. T. Clark
Colorado
Charles Boettcher II
Clark
American Legion
Two Serious Fires Strike District Over Weekend
Over the weekend two major fires damaged homes in the district. Mrs. Louise Pink of West Washington Street Extension lost her six room frame house and contents in a Saturday blaze started by boiling lard, with $7,000 insurance. William S. Thellman of Front Street suffered heavy damage to his attic early Sunday, a fire likely from a faulty chimney. Total losses around $10,000. Fire crews from Central Station fought the flames as high winds spread sparks to nearby homes, with a bucket brigade keeping water flow steady.
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Louise Pink
West
Washington Street
William S. Thellman
Front Street
Pink
B. Truck Company
Central Station
James E. Thomas
Thellman
Stockman
British government imposes arms embargo on China and Japan
In London Sir John Simon announced in parliament that Britain will halt export licenses for arms to China and Japan and review the policy pending international consultation. The move follows pressure from George Lansbury and aligns with ongoing Far Eastern discussions and U S consultation.
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London
China
Japan
John Simon
House of Commons
George Lansbury
Labor
Simon
U. S
United States
Far East
America
Sir John
Washington
Sutton Says Chinese Ready To Die In Jehol Trap
Major-General Frank M. Sutton reports Chinese forces are drawing Japanese invaders into a trap as they retreat to defend Jehol Province. Governor Tang Yu-Lin outlined a plan to prevent Chengteh from falling, while Lingyuan residents vow to fight to the end amid leaflets urging neutrality.
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Jehol
Frank M. Sutton
Special International News Service
Sutton
Lingyuan
Chenzteh
International News Service
Chengteh
Tang Yu-Lin
Lettuce grows in garden celebrating George Washington birthday
W C Moore of 112 Mulberry street reports lettuce seed planted two days after Christmas has sprouted in his open garden. The note mentions rapid seasonal shifts and upcoming Spring fanfare. new Pennsylvania driver licenses are due Wednesday with old licenses expiring at end of February.
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George Washington
W. C. Moore
Mulberry Street
Mr. Moore
Pennsylvania
Daily Weather Summary From U S Weather Data
U S weather statistics report 24 hour period ending 9 am with maximum 34 and minimum 22, no precipitation and river stage 8.1 feet. Sunday period shows maximum 53 minimum 24 and precipitation .15 inches with river stage 8.6 feet.
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U. S
Educators Converge in Minneapolis to Address School Crisis
About eight to nine thousand public school administrators gather at the 63rd annual National Education Association convention in Minneapolis. The opening session analyzes the broader economic crisis to clear the air for later talks on applying remedies to the schools. Speakers include Harley L. Lutz, Howard Scott, and Jesse H. Newton.
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Hazel MacDonald
Harley L. Lutz
Princeton University
Howard Scott
Technocracy” Fame
Jesse H. Newton
Lincoln School
Teachers’ College
Perkins Elected Chairman of National City Bank
James H. Perkins of New York was elected chairman of the National City Bank succeeding Charles E. Mitchell who resigned yesterday. Perkins has served as president of the City Bank Farmers’ Trust Company since last June.
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James H. Perkins
New York Bank
Perkins
Mitchell
National City Bank
International News Service
New York
Charles E. Mitchell
Bank
City Bank Farmers’ Trust Company
Community Fathers and Sons Banquet Ticket Urge
A plea urges quick ticket purchases for the Cathedral banquet on Thursday night March 2. With 25 cent tickets available, organizers promise good food speeches and fellowship and encourage attendees to bring boys.
Husband and Wife Found Shot Dead in Philadelphia Hotel
A husband and wife identified as John E. Treen Jr. and Gladys Treen, both 28, were found dead in their hotel room in downtown Philadelphia. Police say Treen held his wife as both were shot, with a gun found in his hand and the word finis written by police. Coroner attaches note the tragedy occurred late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
John E. Treen, Jr
Gladys
Treen
Williams Given Life Prison Term
Harold E Williams former Bucks county farmer was sentenced to life imprisonment for complicity with his sister Clara Grace Prophet in the slaying of her husband William He had pleaded guilty Williams previously faced two death sentences before a third trial and plea Williams sister also serves a life term for her part in the crime
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Harold E. Willaims
Bucks County
Clara Grace Prophet
William
Williams
Mayor Cermak Slipping As Pneumonia Worsens
Mayor Anton J. Cermak's condition deteriorated at Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami as pneumonia intensified his breathing. Dr. Walter Wile Hamburger reported he was slipping slowly with gasping breaths and oxygen tents failing to help. his respiration reached an unprecedented 40 today.
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International News Service
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami
Fla
Cermak
Walter Wile Hamburger
Chicago
Spe
Girl Seriously Hurt By Truck Collision Injures Local Child
Miss Laura Whitlatch aged 2 of 508 County Line street suffered a fractured pelvis when struck by a eastbound auto truck driven by Chester Hoover of Spruce street at the County Line and Milton streets intersection at 9 o clock. She was taken to Jameson Memorial hospital for treatment.
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Laura Whitlatch
County Line Street
Chester Hoover
Spruce Street
County Line
Milton Streets
Robbery Report On Butler Road Involving Two Young Men
A man identifying himself as Mason reported to state police Saturday night that two young men knocked him down on Butler road and robbed him of a pocketbook containing 60 cents. Police investigated quickly but found no trace of the suspects.
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Mason
Butler Road
Japanese envoy disturbed by US move on Manchuria
Paris Feb 27 Yosuke Matsuoka Japanese spokesman at Geneva expressed profound disturbance over Secretary of State Stimson note to the League of Nations backing the league’s stance against Japan’s activities in Manchuria He wavered on his plan to return home via the United States and had intended to visit America to meet with President elect Roosevelt and seek to ease relations.
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International News Service
Paris
Stimson
League of Nations
League
Japan
Manchuria
Yosuke Matsuoka
Geneva
United States
America
Roosevelt
Far East War Briefs Descriptions From Jehol Front
Five thousand Manchukuo troops under General Yank Ying-Pu have deserted to Chinese defenders in Jehol with equipment and supplies. In Chinchow Japanese forces drive on Shamao shan. Shawa taken. Chaolai river crossed. Chinese Nineteenth Route Army concentrates near Jehol City. Eighth and Ninth Brigades plan attack on Chingwangtao. Japanese residents urged to evacuate Hangchow Kiukiang Soochow. American Col. Walter Drysdale reports air raids on Jehol roads and refugee caravans. morale remains high among Chinese soldiers and civilians.
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International
Jehol City
Yank Ying-Pu
Jehol
Tang Yu-Lin
Chinchow
Manchukuo
Yoneyama
Shamaoshan
Shawa
Chaolai River
Paitazu
Nineteenth Route
Shanghai
Ting Khan-Chun
Luanchow
Ho Chi-Kuo
Peiping
Walter Drysdale
Yehoeshu
Chaoyang
Identification of the Wilmington Road fatality confirmed
The body of 77 year old Joseph Foster of Koppel, killed when struck by a car on the Wilmington road Friday evening, was identified Saturday afternoon by his niece Mrs. Marie Dickson of East Washington. Foster, who was single, had five nieces and three nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 from Morrow's undertaking rooms with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
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Wilmington Road
Marie Dickson
East Washington
Joseph Foster
Koppel
Dickson
Mr Foster
Mr. Dickson
Mr. Foster
New Castle
Foster
Eva Miller
City
W. H. Smiley
Sharon
Helms
Charles Ruby
Baltimore
Harry, Prank
John Graham
Morrow
Undertaking Rooms
Greenwood Cemetery
Death records list several individuals with ages and addresses
James A. Frazier, 46, 838 Lathrop. Albert William Larkin, 9, 230 Wick Avenue. Mrs. Caroline Malone, 87, New Galilee. Mrs. Harriet B. Roeloff, 70, Ellwood City. Mrs. Nellie Hall, St. Joseph, Missouri. Funeral notices accompany the listings.
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James A. Frazier
Lathrop Street
Albert William Larkin
Wick Avenue
Caroline Malone
New Galilee
Harriet B. Roeloff
Ellwood City
Nellie Hall
St. Joseph
Swanson and Ickes Named to Roosevelt Cabinet
HYDE PARK New York February 27 Senator Claude A Swanson of Virginia will be secretary of navy and Harold Ickes of Chicago will be secretary of interior in the new cabinet President elect Roosevelt announced formally today Their appointments had been forecast for several days.
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International News Service
Hyde Park
N. Y
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Navy
Harold Ickes
Chicago
Interior
Roosevelt
Amateur gardener’s yearly quest for prize tomatoes and beans
A humorous reflection by Arthur Memeter on yearly gardening vows to grow bigger vegetables. He reads seed catalogs hoping for prize winners but finds each season yields only modest crops with a mix of vegetables and no standout giants.
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Jehol Drive
Bride of
Senora Nieves Perez Chaumont de Truffin
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Havana
Senora de Truffin
Walsh
DAVIS
David P. Sentner
Fraternalder of
Eagles
Conrad Hann
Kansas City
Frank Herring
Mann
Herring
Coxe
Atlanta
Will ‘ Y
Rogers
McNaugh
Boettcher
Union Township
State Department
Frank MM
Sutton International News Service
PA Newc
Daily Weather Report
Educators IN National Convention
Minneapolis
Far East War
Ning
Chingwangtao
Hangchow
Kiukiang
Soochoy
Swanson
Ickes
Arthur Memeter
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