Hitler Denounces European Foes From Danzig Arrival
Hitler, hailed by Danzig as conqueror, declares the war in Europe arose from Western powers’ attempts to oppress the Reich. He vows Germany will fight to victory, denies plans for world conquest, and says Russia will not join the conflict. Continued in later pages.
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Pierre J. Huss
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Beetle scourge and nut crops in old country memory
Saturday night ends daylight saving time as scientists admit no complete extermination method for the Japanese beetle scourge. The piece recalls chestnut blight, sparse shellbark hickory and walnut trees, and nostalgia for nut-hunting days, with notes on a 5000 foot deep oil drill in Butler county and a prior dry well on a Muswell farm.
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Concord Township
Butler County
Pittsburgh
Fowder
Muswell Farm
Slippery Rock
New Castur
Daily Weather Report for Maum and Year Ago
United States weather statistics for the 14 hour period ending 5 p.m. Maum shows 74 degrees, 37 degree minimum, 0 percent precipitation, and river stage at 4.5 feet. For the same date last year, maximum 78, minimum unavailable, no precipitation recorded.
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United States
Polish Troops Still Defending Warsaw
Berlin reports Polish troops are determined to defend Warsaw despite heavy civilian tolls. Communique says resistance west of Warsaw is rapidly crushed with encirclements near Wyszogrod and Hurno and the Battle of the Bzura river ended. 50,000 prisoners taken, Lemberg expected to surrender. air operations reduced on eastern front. western front activity noted.
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Wyszogrod
Hurno
Bzura
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Ruy
New Castle
Courageous Sunk by German Submarine Off British Coast
London Sept 19 British admiralty casualty estimates show 679 British lives lost when the air craft carrier Courageous was sunk by a German submarine off the British coast late Sunday night. A total of 681 survivors, including 70 officers, have been rescued. The Courageous crew numbered about 1,260 with 1,170 sailors and 90 officers.
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International Sewa Service
London
Courageous
Admiralty
Accuraty
Fate Of Goebbels Speculated Across Europe
International notes in Paris report wide speculation on Paul Joseph Goebbels fate after weeks of silence. Amsterdam travelers say Germans fear his death or disappearance as officials give no confirmation. Editorial chatter suggests possible effects on Nazi policy amid Altner rapprochement with Moscow.
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Paris
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Amsterdam
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Allence
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Altler
Moscow
New Castle
John M Bright Taken By Death
John M Bright aged 96 died at his home 1510 Hanns Street this morning after two years of ill health. Born in Ireland December 21, 1842 he came to New Castle in 1886 and worked at Shenango tin mill becoming its first hot metal foreman. He retired in April 1920 and married Anna Jane Williams on September 20, 1873. she died January 1938. He was a longtime member of Central Presbyterian Church in New Castle. Continued on page two.
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Mr. Bright
Ireland
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Miriam Chivers Bright
New Castle
Shenango
Anna Jané Williams
Central Vesbyterian
Shuck
Roy
Death Record listings from September 19 1939
The death notices list Carolyne E Crawford of 120 North Jefferson Edward E Umbright age 60 of 132 Park Avenue John M Bright age unknown Harvey Well Jr age 24 Otis L Gilmore age 66 of Grave City Mrs Mary Badger age 81 Brady township Mrs Edith Cover Leish age 79 Pulaski township Louis Million age 61 Moravia Street extension
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Carolyne E. Crawford
Jefferson Street
Edward E. Umbright
Park Avenue
John M. Bright
Hanna Street
Harvey Well, Jr
Ellwood City
Otis L. Gilmore
Grave City
Mary Badger
Brady Township
Buller County
Edith Cover Leish
Pulaski Township
Louis Million
Moravia Street
Britain Prepares for Possible German Drive and Protest
British leaders brace for a German lightning strike after Poland's fall. Churchill seeks a strong protest over Poland while avoiding war with the Soviet Union. Britain eyes a strategic response to deter Hitler's westward push and safeguard allied stability.
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Soviet Union
Poland
Jon
Tin
Hitler
West
Neville Chamber
Nuy
Queen Wilhelmina urges Netherlands neutrality broadcast
In a nationwide address at The Hague Queen Wilhelmina stressed strict neutrality for the Netherlands. She urged cooperation among neutral nations for peace, expressing pity for war victims and hope that peaceful deliberation may improve international relations despite past disappointments.
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Hague
Netherlands
Wilhelmina
Wre
Fingerprints Taken To Identify Ellwood City Shooting Victim
Ray Showalter chief of detectives and Coroner Charles Byers travel to Ellwood City to take fingerprints of a mortally shot man. Lieutenant Hartman of Ellwood City police involved. prints expected to confirm identity. Also brief note: Italian liner Rex sailing from Genoa delayed. passengers with certain passports ordered off in New York.
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Charles P. Byers
Eklwond City
Showalter
Hartman
Ellwood City
New Castle
Rex
Herional
Servic
New York
Abled Sfrom
Genoa
Flex
Uber
Special Session May Develop Spectacular Legislative Battle
President Roosevelt plans a spectacular legislative session as Congress weighs neutrality revision. Former Kansas Governor Alfred M. Landon, 1934 presidential candidate, and Col Frank Knox are to attend a White House conference with Republican and Democratic leaders ahead of the session. Observers expect bipartisan effort despite factional disputes as debates on neutrality intensify.
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Roosevelt
Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
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Lima
Deerival Tomarter
Landon
Frank Knox
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Willam E. Borah
Ri Icaho
She Tasditch
Tension Grows Across Balkan Fronts Amid War News
James E. Brown reports growing strain in Balkan states as Romanian and Soviet forces maneuver near the frontier. Russian detachments advance into contested areas while mining operations occur along the Dniester as other troops move toward the region. No resistance reported yet as Soviet units cross into the frontier zone.
Senator Glass Seeks Repeal Of Arms Embargo
Senator Cartey Glass of Virginia returns to Washington for the special session as a Roosevelt ally in the neutrality act clash. He backs the president’s arms embargo repeal program and vows to support it whether cash and carry or international law prevails.
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Towanthe Sims
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Bialystok to fall under Soviet occupation report
KAUNAS Lithuania Sept 19 German troops are counted to have withdrawn from Bialystok field as Soviet forces advance Brest-Litovsk remains in Russian hands Negotiations are under way for the disposal of Lemberg Four or five German subs said sunk by French warships since the war began Paris reports authoritative circles call the French record excellent and superior to 1918 anti-submarine efforts
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Paris
Slesia
Titersum
Kaunas
Lithuania
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HI Home
Sevat
French Report German Thrusts Are Repulsed in Saarland
In Saarland sector, German assaults were repulsed as French reports say. Communique No. 31 notes a paradisiacal enemy night attack east of the Saar River repulsed. German counter attacks were aimed at Pernmiasens in the southern Saarland corner. French anti tank gas and machine guns aided the defense amid heavy shelling.
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British Freighters Evasive Success After Sub Attacks
London reports two more British trawlers sunk by enemy action while several freight ships avoided submarine attack. The Rothesay Castle Baharistan and Baran Loy were among those that evaded the subs. crews suffered casualties on sunk vessels.
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International News Service
London
Ministry of Information
Lord Minn
Rothesay
Baran Loy
Congress Will Hear Roosevelt On Thursday
Roosevelt will address a joint session of the House and Senate Thursday at 2 p.m. to outline national problems tied to the European war. The president will speak as Congress convenes to consider suggested war-related law changes. Preparations were underway with plans to announce the session and timing via telephone outreach.
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Senate
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Chas M Schwab Taken By Death
Chas M Schwab, a prominent figure described as part of a group of famed industrial leaders alongside Andrew Carnegie, died at age 77 in New York. The obituary notes a rise from modest beginnings to a significant role in industry, with references to his influence in the expansion of major enterprises. The text alludes to continued coverage on the event.
Weather Words Drift Into Whispered Confusion
A garbled note speaks of warm weather and August plans. Mentions a dining scene, a waiter with cool drink, and vague references to summer days. Contains numerous misspellings and unclear phrases, but hints at heat and seasonal mood.
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