Two Destroyers Remain At Port In Swatow Bombardment Sketch
British and American authorities backed Admiral Yarnell in refusing Japan’s demand to pull ships from Swatow. The destroyers Pillsbury and Pope stayed at Swatow to protect 48 Americans, as Chinese forces advance. The Thanet and Scout were also in the harbor near New Castle.
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International News Service
Hong Kong
Great Britain
Swatow
South China
Shanghai
Harry E. Yarnell
United States Asiatic Meet
Japan
Clarence E. Gauss
Admiral Yarnell
Tientsin
Gauss
U. S
Asheville
Aday
Pillsbury
Swatown
Pope
Thanet
Scout
Etry
New Castle
King George Reviews Canada and U S Visit Highlights
King George described his abroad mission as demonstrating that the British throne remains a powerful force for peace among mankind. He noted personal happiness among Canadians and Americans and praised humanity’s strength over machines in shaping world affairs. The royal party, including the queen, attended a Guildhall luncheon after a dramatic display of loyalty.
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George
Canada
United States
King George
Ufe
British Tired Of Jap Tactics Amid Barter Pact Talks
British leaders weary of Japanese tactics as Oliver Stanley and Ambassador Kennedy push a barter pact to swap American foods for British empire products. Moscow signals desire to name the Baltic states in any anti-Fascist treaty, while Berlin reports a Soviet credit offer to buy German raw materials in exchange for ten years of goods.
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London
Guildhall
Oliver Stanley
Board of Trade
Ambas Tador Joseph P. Kennedy
United States
Britain
Outer Mongolia
Russia
Rushn
Entente
Moscow
Baltic States
Finland
Latvia
Estonia
William Leeds
France
Reuters
Berlin
Germany
Reich
U S Declares Open Door Will Stand in China
Washington naval officers reaffirm the United States will resist moves to close the open door in China. President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull monitor Japan’s actions in Tientsin Amoy Shanghai and Shanghai foreign settlements, signaling resolve to back western powers and keep U S interests intact in the region.
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U. S
China
Washington
East
Roosevelt
Hull
Japan
Tientsin
Amoy
Stwatow
Shanghai
Tokyo
United States
Great Britain
France
Sim
Bay in New Castle Soviet Japanese Plane Battle Reported
Series of Soviet offenses per Japanese sources with 16 raids from Outer Mongolia near Lake Buir affecting the Manchukuoan Mongolian boundary. Earlier raids on five towns near the Buir reported by Domel. Also notes James Gostella new owner of the Barber Shop at 7 South Mercer Street with Andrew Hoke retained after 23 years. News by mail annual rate listed.
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New Castle
Outer Mongolia
Kwantung Army
Lake Buir
Boundry
Domel
Tke Buir
James Gostella
Mercer Street
Louis R. Klee
Andrew Hoke
Iun
Kew Castle
Fall From Hay Load Proves Fatal To Farmer
Allen Mack Glars a respected farmer of the New Castle area on the Youngstown road Pulaski died at Jameson Memorial hospital at 11 30 p m Thursday from injuries after falling from a load of hay Tuesday while placing a boom pole He was 75 born in Mercer county son of James and Mary Barr Clerk He married Addie Waters 48 years ago and they lived on a farm 47 years He was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian church New Bedford and served as clerk of the session plus member of Mahoning Valley Grange Surviving are his wife a daughter Mrs Robert Cameron five grandchildren two sisters Mrs Anna Helsel and Mrs Nettle Reppile and two brothers John and Edward Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p m from the home with Rev Matthew Gilliland and Rev R M McCracken officiating Interment Evergreen cemetery New Bedford
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Allen Mack Glars
Youngstown
Pulaski
R. D
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Mr. Clark
Mercer County
James
Mary Barr Clerk
Addie Waters
Clark
Hopewell Presbyterian Church
New Bedford
Mahoning Valley
Lowellville
John
Edward
Elwood City
Matthew Gilliland
Hopewell Church
R. M. McCracken
Kittanning
Evergreen Cemetery
Moose Lodge officers to be named today in New Castle
Western Pennsylvania Moose convention in New Castle features nominating committee reports with candidates named for president and district vice presidents. Officials explain past year growth in judges, lodge activity, and Mooseheart access, as luncheon and class initiation follow.
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Kallenbach
D. E. Nichols
Pennsylvania
Leo W. Ryan
Bradford
J. Jack Stoehr
Pittsburgh
Western Pennsylvania
Mooseheart
Robert Danner
Andrew N. Willow
Johnsonburg
Frank Picrotti
Kane
Earl Marshall
Dotin Willams
Washington
Ernest Anderson
Tyrone
A. G. Harbert
New Castle
A. W. Morrison
Greensburg
Joseph Washington
Cresson
Trinity Church
Charles McGrath
Brownmiller Testifies In Own Defense In Payroll Scandal
Former highway chief Brownmiller detailed alleged payroll fraud in Luzerne county and nearby districts. He described orders to purge payrolls, transfer funds, and the removal of records to state barracks as investigators pressed the case.
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Roll
Kilm
Earle Administration
Catron
Leroy KK
Miller
Brownsmiller
Brownmiller
Armand E. Keeley
Marshall
Keeley
Wighung Department
Alice Haskins
Luzerne County
Carroll
Harrisburg
Brownmiliac
Brownmiler
Scranton
State Highway Department
Herting
Merahall
Pennsylvania
France And Turkey Sign Mutual Defensive Pact
In Paris on June 23 France and Turkey signed a defensive mutual assistance pact effective if aggression leads to war in the Mediterranean. The seven-clause document pledges security in the Balkans and aims to develop a long-term declaration. Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet says France does not plan to abandon its mission in Syria in favor of any party.
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Paris
Mediterranean
France
Turkey
Balkans
Georges Bonnet
Syria
Mimeograph Paper Promises Clearer Copies With Less Ink
An advertisement extols a mimeograph paper today as a product for tomorrow. It claims a new surface will absorb ink properly, produce clearer copies, and require less effort, while maintaining a fine finish suitable for pen and ink usage.
Deaths of the Day and local funeral notices
Deaths of the Day lists infant Carol Eileen McDevitt, two months, of Frew Mill road, and Mrs. Henrietta Ward Reeves of 424 West Grane street, plus J. Y. Patton of Harlansburg road. Services set for Saturday at homes on Frew Mill road and Pulaski, plus Second Baptist church and First United Presbyterian, with interments at Hermon and Greenwood cemeteries. Reeves had served as matron of City comfort Station for 23 years and was active in Valley Temple and the Court of Caranthe. Pallbearers named for Patton include Elmer Patton and others.
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Henrietta Ward Reeves
West Grane Street
Second Baptist Church
A.S. Munnerlyn
Greenwood Cemetery
Grant Street
Reeves
Jameson Memorial Hospital
City Comfort Station
Henderson
N. C
Anc
New Castle
Valley Temple No
Caranthe
Sam Marquis Dies Suddenly in New Castle
Sam Marquis died suddenly in New Castle after a life in sales and auto parking ventures. Born March 31, 1866 in Pulaski to William and Lorenn Cotton Marquis, he was the son of a pioneer family. He leaves a twin brother William E. Marquis two other brothers Alex and J Marquis and a nephew William Paul Marquis. Funeral Saturday June 24 at 2 PM at Offi Funeral Home with Rev. John J. Melivaine. Interment Oak Park cemetery.
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Mausolauy
Mr. Marqulis
Pioncer
Pulaski
Wiliam and
Lorenn Cotton Marquis
New Castle
William E. Marqulis
Alex
Stormy weather disrupts Moose convention in New Castle
In New Castle yesterday a severe thunderstorm knocked out traffic lights and caused confusion on the square even with a traffic officer. Delegates to the Moose convention faced a rude reception from the weather as sessions began. Heavy storms in the region damaged farm crops.
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Moose
Ciby
New Castle
Britons Adopt Defense Measures at Tientsin
Report from Tientsin notes Britons are tightening defensive measures amid food shortages and aid for munitions. A naval blockade at Amoy worsens the crisis, while eight British subjects allege maltreatment by Japanese guards during a staged police and troops performance for troops and observers.
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Tientsin
Kulangsy
Amoy
Japanese General Replies to British Protests on Concession Sentry Actions
The report describes Japanese officials denying mistreatment of Chinese workers during a checkpoint inspection. It notes Simenon Tashiro, the Japanese consul general, replying indirectly to British accusations by urging foreign consulates to urge their nationals to show restraint. The British consulate protested ongoing interference with shipping on the Hai river.
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Simenon Tashiro
Hai River
Ae Tient
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Harlansburg Road
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