Mobilization Ordered by King Across Britain and Allies Invoked
London reports King George signs order in council for full mobilization of British army and navy. Proclamations prepared for Len ton Gazette. Privy Council to meet again. Poland formally invokes aid of France under mutual assistance pact as Germany advances. France informed to fulfill obligations. Polish embassy confirms action aligning with Britain in the war with Germany.
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International News Service
London
George
Lenton
Privy Council
Poland
Paris
Tecay
France
Germany
International
Warsaw
United States
Navy Declares Neutrality After Poland Invasion
Washington Sept 1 The navy department notifies its personnel and ships worldwide that Germany had entered Poland and the Navy will act under international law as a neutral. Buy in New Castle.
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International News Service
Washington
Navy Department
Cernany
Poland
New Castle
Four Way Stop Intersection Warns Meadsville Area
PA Newc Obs observes highway officials establishing Pennsylvania s first four way stop at the Perry highway junction near Meadsville. Drivers must stop in both directions, a plan urged to reduce accidents and save lives at crossings, reflecting concerns over safety and traffic delays.
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Pa Nowe
Perry Highway
Meadsville
Danpetpis
Purty
Flarlansbutt
Ievis
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for the 24 hours ending 5 p.m. Thursday show a maximum temperature of 33 and a minimum of 82. No precipitation reported. River stage 4.5 feet. Statistics for the same date last year are unclear due to garbled text.
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United States
France Accuses Germany of Attack Upon Poland
Paris reports the French ministry of war accusing Germany of attacking Poland without a formal declaration of war. The communique cites bombing at Krakow, a claim of a sham peace plan, and notes Germany did not present proposals to Poland directly or via England. Continued on page two.
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France
Germany
Poland
International News Service
Paris
French Ministry of War Tonight
Jode Cracow
England
Hitler announces war with Poland in Reichstag speech
Adolf Hitler informed the Reichstag that Germany and Poland are at war. He said German forces would respond forcefully, including air attacks on military centers, and vowed retaliation against Poland with poison gas if used. He claimed Warsaw and Cracow were primary targets.
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Pierre J. Huss
International
Serejen Statl
Berlin
Germany
Reichsfuerrer
Adolf Hitler
Reichstag
Poland
Thefuehrer
Warsaw
Cracow
Fuehrer
Oly
New Castle
Hitler Chooses Goering and Hess as Successors
BerlinSept 1 Believing he may not live to finish the Polish struggle Chancellor Hitler arranged for succession to the dictatorship Immediate successor named Field Marshal Hermann Wilhelm Goering After Goering Rudolf Hess deputy party leader The Fuhrer said the nation must obey them as himself Should both goering and Hess fail he would appoint a by law senate to choose worthy men from its midst He declared with a strong heart I am going to meet the fight of my life Hun in New Castle.
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International
Berlin
Poland
Hitler
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Goering
Rudolf Hess
Fuhrer
Reichstag
Hess
Hoing
Jace
Hun
New Castle
Wilson Resigns As Ambassador to Germany
U S ambassador to Germany Hugh S. Wilson resigned today announced by President Roosevelt. He will be reassigned to state department duties after being recalled from Germany for report and consultation during the campaign against Jews.
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eTbernational News Servh
Washington
Hugh BR. Wilson
U. S
Germany
Roosevelt
Wilson
State Department
London Prepares For War Outbreak
London authorities ordered immediate activation of air raid warning systems as Britain braces for conflict. Many London subway stations closed for work, volunteers urged to fill sandbags and serve as stretcher bearers while residents warned to expect a blackout tonight. Reports from Paris note unofficial claims Poland bombed Berlin with no direct confirmation.
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London
Tanden
Britain
Grere
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Berlin
Polish Ambassador Leaves Berlin Amid War Preparations
Polish Ambassador Josef Lipski turned over his affairs to the Swedish representative for unwield transport and escort before leaving Berlin by car. Citywide air raid preparations include a blackout and white-painted curbs to aid night driving.
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International News Service
Berlin
Josef Lipski
ELD
Lipski
France Mobilizes All War Forces For General War
France declares general mobilization and a state of siege as ministers authorize all troops to report for duty. Albert Lebrun presides while Daladier’s decrees mobilize land sea and air forces, proclaim martial law, convene parliament, with Gamelin to lead Anglo French defense if war widens. Gas and incendiary raids reported from German sources.
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Kenneth T. Downs
Paris
Poland
French Council of Ministers
France
Albert Lebrun
Germany
Daladier
Algeria
Bonnet
United States
Marie-Gustave Gamelin
Britain
War Bulletins from Berlin and London on Polish Attacks
German news agency reports Polish artillery hit Beuthen station with minimal damage. British reports confirm Warsaw bombardment and German air raids. White Paper on Anglo German talks expected. Warsaw mobilization orders issued as German strikes target Gdynia and Danzig harbor area.
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I International News Serviee
Berlin
DNR
Beuthen
Roosevelt says U S can keep out of European war
President Roosevelt expressed sincere belief that the United States can stay out of any European conflict and pledged all government efforts to that aim. Asked if the U S can stay put he said he not only hopes so but believes it possible and that the administration will act to achieve it.
President Roosevelt to delay on Congress call for action
White House sources said President Roosevelt will not mediate the auction on enforcing the neutrality law or call an extraordinary session of Congress. The delay postpones drastic restrictions on commerce and shipping under the current policy, with further details expected on page two.
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George Durno
Washington, Sept J
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Britain vows to fight if Hitler delays attacks
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told Parliament that Britain will fight in Poland's defense if Nazi Germany suspends its military actions. He warned of severing diplomatic ties with Germany and mobilization for war, saying decisive action is needed and that Hitler is unlikely to grant a favorable response.
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Intel
London
Sept. L
Poland
Great Britain
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Britain
Chamberlain
Huy IX
Death notices in Ellwood City and nearby areas
The September 1 death notices list Mrs. George Remler of Ellwood City and Mrs. William H. Breeder age 80 of 223 Stalls Street. Also noted are William Edward Mackenzie age 64 of 611 East Reynolds Street Lowe Mitchell age 69 of Ellwood City and infant Donna Lou Kirkwood age 16 months of Wampum.
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George Remler
Ellwood City
William H. Breeder
Stalls Street
Willam Edward Mackenzie
East
Reynolds Sty
Great Britain and France to Back Up Poland
Britain and France pledge to stand by Poland and fight for her independence as Parliament is summoned to meet. An official London statement says they are inflexibly determined to fulfill their obligation if Germany declares war, criticizing Hitler’s course as an ultimatum and urging negotiation failed by Germany.
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Charles A Santith
London
Great Britain
France
Poland
Adolf Hitler
Germany
New Castile
Polish Ambassador Brands Germany as Aggressor in War
Polish Ambassador Jerzy Potocki branded Germany aggressors in a briefing in Washington. He urged action in support of Roosevelt’s appeal to defend defenseless populations and spoke with Secretary of State Hull at 9 30 a m about potential effects of the president’s plea.
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Germany
International
Washington
Jerzy Potocki
Roosevelt
Potocki
Hull
Parliament Called in Canada for Sept. 7 Session
Ottawa dispatch reports the dominion parliament is summoned to meet next Thursday September 7. The cabinet holds an emergency session to issue the convocation announcement as haste rules the proceeding. Previously it was believed MPs could be summoned so soon.
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Cinsernational News Service
Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
Tlats
Dramatic Censorship Masks Polish First Casualties
World reaction to undeclared war as Germany and Poland clash on the frontier. Reports claim 11 Polish cities bombed, crumbling censorship veils toll. Warsaw reports vary. Berlin claims attacks limited to military zones amid sprawling raids.
Bombing Reports Reach Polknd Hall Receives Early Word
Hall reports bombing in Poland after Roosevelt aides receive word via Bullitt and Kirk confirms via Berlin. German proclamation denounces Polish actions, calls for force to defend Germany, and declares Danzig Nazi anschluss. Embassy notes Reich meeting at 8 o clock. Roosevelt informs Welles and others in early morning hours.
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Eric Fried
Washington
State Hall
Bullill
Parisowice
wans-Athintic
United Government
Warsaw
Cracow
Berlin
Alexander Kirk
Roosevelt
Bullitt
State Department
Arg. Oa. mi
Kirk
Hitler
M. Berlin
Germany
Poland
Danzig
Reich
Albert Foerster
Foreign Office
Fat x
van and
Seven German Planes Downed In Eastern Front Air War
Polish anti-aircraft gunners shot down seven German bombing planes along the eastern front. A German armored train was captured, and raids on Cracow, Warsaw, and Karowitz were repulsed. Polish aircraft reportedly dropped leaflets over German towns. Local reports place fighting near Ostrov, Mysayniec, Grakova, Harcele, and Lublinec near the Vistula frontier.
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Merrill Mueller
Spall
Paris
Europe
Chamber Deputies
Berlin
Bentschen
Poznan
Poser
Ostrov
Silesia
Mysayniec
Grakova
Harcele
Lublinec
Deutsche Eviau
Vistula
Gdynia
Cracow
Warsaw
Karowittz
New Castle
German Attack From East Prussia Targets Poland
London dispatch reports the main German assault on Poland began from East Prussia between Dzialeowo and Walnu. German planes launched two waves bombing Kursk Thorn Bialystok Grodna Dihivo and Brdgoszcz in the first wave. A second raid hit Warsaw Czenstowice Cracow.
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Maternazional News Servient
London
Poland
East Prussia
Dzialéowo
Walnu Reuters Acencr
Wersa
Kursk
Thorn
Bialystok
Grodna
Dihivo
Brdgoszcz
Sevlater
Warsaw
Czenstowice
Cracow
Fragmentary wartime quatrain attributed to Arthur Mometer
A puzzling, partially legible plea urges caution and restraint during conflict. The dated speaker notes being seventy eight today and asks readers to listen and inspect neighbors while avoiding aggression and intrusion, promoting home focus over foreign action.
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Reuter
Qoopom
Exchange ‘Telegraph Company
Switzerland
Rand
Disputch
Danze Helmwehr
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Sepi
Helsinki
Sunt Pont
Canada
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Rattowie
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Pans
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Prussia
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