Peiping War Threat Centers in Desperate Frontline Skirmishes
Historic Peiping area amid growing clash as Chinese and Japanese forces mass around the ancient city. Rail hubs near Hankow and Trentsin attract troop movements with trains and supplies rushing north from southern provinces. Japanese troops advance toward Peiping with connections to the Transcontinental railroad and adjustments along the Yellow Sea coast. The region braces as national emergency looms and strategic positions around the Great Wall and northern border come under pressure.
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Peiping
Karblar Khan
Ching Ka
Krwanlung
Hankow
Shispet
Pepe
Fool
Trentsin
Trantow
Pentaclare
Prest
Wot
Yellow Sea
Lisper
Athens
Driver Reversing Strikes Two Sewer Workers Near Phobus Alley
Two men examining a newly finished sewer manhole were injured when a reversing automobile struck them near Phobus Alley around 9 10 this morning. Walters suffered head and arm abrasions and was discharged. Potterton sustained more severe injuries and may remain in Frederick City Hospital several days. Driver Schildknecht, a bookkeeper, reported backing to left, unaware of the workers. police investigated with no charges filed.
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W. R
East Patrick Street
Gilbert C. Potterton
Lee Highway
Arlington
de- Lashmutt Bros
Frederick City Hospital
Ray C Schildknecht
Rosemont Avenue
Walters
Potterton
Schildknecht
Maryland Transportation Company
DeGrange Street
Thebus Alley
Patterton
Elmer Sic. Maxwell
Ywerbert Strawsburg
Chester Simmons
80 Toe 300 Dead In Indian Train Wreck
Patna July 17 The death toll in India's worst railway disaster rose as rescuers retrieved bodies from mangled debris of the Punjab Calcutta Express. Official figures listed 80 dead and 60 injured, while a Telegraph agency estimate suggested 300 dead and 250 injured.
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Patna
India
Exchange Telegraph
Calcutta
Delhi
Copeland and Whalen Enter Mayoralty Race
New York July 17 AP The split in the city Democratic party widens as US Senator Royald Copeland and former Police Commissioner Grover A Whalen enter the September mayoralty primary challenging incumbent Fiorella H La Guardia. Also notes Mr Seachrist’s return to Frederick after a Westward trip including Denver and the Far West.
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Ew York
Frank-lin D. Roosevelt
Tammany Efrast
New York City
Democratic Party
US 8
Royald Copeland
Grover A. Whalen
Mioralty
Major Fiorella HH. LaGuardia
Weekend cooling forecast for city weather outlook
A weather forecast promises a break from heat this coming weekend with a likely fair and cool Sunday. Thundershowers are expected to return midweek after a brief shower period, though no extended rain is anticipated. Temperatures should stay above normal without scorching heat, reflecting an autumnal bend similar to July’s start.
Roosevelt Hints on Hull Talks for Far East Crisis
President Roosevelt summoned Secretary Hull to a luncheon to discuss the Far Eastern tensions with reference to neutrality law. Hull stressed national and international restraint while noting the US may act if Sino Japanese clashes widen. Roosevelt considers actions under the neutrality act and possible naval budget needs.
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Washington
Fapi
Roosevelt
Hull
United States
White House
China
Japan
William D. Leaks
Chief of Naval
Democratic caucus centers on leadership amid county assessors work
The article notes a Wednesday Democratic caucus as county assessors finish listing unassessed personal property in Frederick and Buckeystown districts. It details routes, boat travel on Potomac islands, and permission to accept housewife statements, with Alfred W. Gaver absent at a national Elks convention.
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Frederick
Buckeystown
Frederick City
Girayson Ib Mercer
Ernest C. Speaks
Walkersville
Ballenger
Braddock
4Ersville
Faroy
Mr. Mercer
Mr. Speaks
Potomac River
Belonding
Frederick County
Alfred W. Gaver
Convention of Elks
Denver
Col
Two Ships Quit Search For Earhart Noonan
Honolulu July 17 AP two ships began homeward as the hunt for Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan slowed. The aircraft carrier Lexington and three destroyers left the search area while coast guard cutter Hasea and mine sweeper Swan returned after a rain search near Gilbert island west of Howland. The vast navy effort has covered about 240000 square miles amid heat rain and uncertainty.
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Honolulu
Amelia Earhart
Lexington
Aviatrix
Coast Guard
Hasea
Swan
Gilbert Island
Howland Island
Navy
Weather data summary with July precipitation and temperatures
Weather records show 24 hour precipitation ending at 7 am none. July precipitation to date 1.77 inches vs normal 4.0 inches. July 1936 actual 28 inches. Excess through July 1947 48 inches. Yesterday high and last night low not fully readable. Potomac and Monocacy rivers muddy. Sun sets at 7 35 pm and rises at 4 57 am.
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Moorris
Potomac
Monocacy
School Of Religious Education Concludes Fifth Annual Summer Program
Delegates of the Ballianere Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church concluded the fifth annual Summer School of Religious Education at Lodge College in Brodbeck Mall. Ninety seven operans received progress certificates and three diplomas were awarded for completing ten courses over several years. Rev. John M. Hian presented the certificates and diplomas.
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Brodbeck Mall
Lood College
Ballianere
Methodist Epireonali Ehiurch
Dipion
John M
Baltimore
Forsstha Ant
Msn
Satereturys
Bret Sojaty Aldrsyth
Fe Proaram
Pire Seermills
Louise
Benjani Wo Ameck
Calvary Crviren Sheen
Feeble rallies in stock issues marked by mixed market
The market opened with mild gains in some steel and motor shares but overall activity remained weak. Traders noted higher bids on offerings later in the session while currency markets showed pound sterling around 490 percent, and several major U S cities ranked by population.
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York
Meg
Largely Attended Pet Show Held In Park
Large crowd watches a pet show at Beker Park with dogs cats rabbits turtles and tropical fish competing for prizes. Judges award many ribbons as spectators recall the event hosted by Frederick playgroup under Mrs Helmandam.
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Beker Park
Othe
Shaw
Frederick
Helmandam
WA Ops
Pauline Jones
Miz Albert Wo Conden
Cyr Klein
Charles Firholte
Joseph Marningstic
Boetty Lee Dorses
Penny Dawson
Ide Barkett
Psilin Lambdin
Tunymy Bennett
Kenneth Wunichen
Evelyn Wolfe Sere
Eleanor Smith
James Sasder
Rodney Lente
Bal Tudmere
Joseph Lebe Hers
Joseph Morningstar
Carrie Kemp Rolls Atkinson
Clyde Wachter
Miaye Stern
Finelyn Cybill
Charles Stoner
Bunsie Sheffield
Robert Cahill
Bethy
Thlomer Palmer
Mary Jane Dison
Year of Triumph Declared by Gen Franco in Spain
Salamanca July 17 The insurgent government marks one year of what Franco calls triumph amid official entries and public ceremonies. He praised war effort and ordered all documents dated to the second Year of Triumph while celebrations echo in cathedral rites and the capitals Seville Malaga Cordoba Granada Valencia Zaragoza Barcelona.
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Salamanca
Spain
Francisco Franco
France
Saleamanca
Seville
Malaga
Aurageea
Cordoba
Granada
Mirdiid
Nage
Barcelona
Valengua
Baas
Defense Aga Et Franco
LL Girls Clubs Play Day Set by Frederick County 4 H
The LL Girls Clubs will hold a play day at High Wallab on Wednesday morning and afternoon from 9 30 to 4 00. Projects include crafts and demonstrations led by Florence Williams and others. Leaders include Gertrude Bover Feagaville Clotte Shafer Braddock Beathe Stifter Martha Mary Virty Petersville Mary Catherine Joy Giberty Town and Glenna Remenberg Middletown. That evening the Senior Council plans a straw ride to Furnace Ford led by Grace Swomley. The weather outlook calls for generally fair conditions with a midweek shower risk and above normal temperatures.
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Frederick Century
High Wallab
Sumidar
Florence Milliams
Enanty
Chub
Mathe
Gertrude Bover Feagaville
Clotte Shafer Braddock
Beathe Stifter
Walkersville
Martha Mary Virty
Petersville
Mary Catherine Joy
Gibertytown
Glenna Remeberg
Middletown
Covnen
Furnace Ford
Grace Swomley
Frederick
Behind The Scenes In Washington Senate Split Looms
Washington report by Rodney Dutcheff describes close White House allies predicting a Democratic party split, with talk of realignment toward the Republicans. The piece notes Senate and House party counts and mentions Roosevelt’s New Deal program as a political flashpoint shaping intra party tensions.
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Senate
White House
Rodney Dutchefr
Washington
Judy FT
White Pier
Depinevabie
Pmpatienve
House
Cid
Maine
Tendtine
Waur
Carpe Panibent
al Jose Fous Au
Roosevelt
Atte Democratic
Owen
Parachute Jump and Air War Dramas Reflected in News
A Sunday parachute jump is described amid a broad wartime air operations report. The account covers Twenty-ninth Division training, cautious air maneuvers over fields and camps, and tensions with political figures observing military actions and labor attitudes.
Japan Warns China to Stay Out of Hopeh Crisis
Japan warned China to respect North China Hopeh province and warned that any violation of the Sino Japanese accord would be treated as a threat to Japanese nationals. North China troops have clashed with Chinese forces near Hopeh, prompting Tokyo to pursue negotiations while preparing potential actions if talks fail.
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Japan
China
Avany Aly
eApy
Vlawbissy
Ily
Ataehe
Cai Sanji
Fodis
Ho Yinng Ching
Witsque Hopeh
Ilopeh
Peipeing
Wthiche
Hapeh
Yokyo
North Chis
Tokyo
North
Navy
Foreign Office
North China
Fumimaro Kanis
Koki Hirota
Foo Seryvien
Chita Oo
Shigeru Kawagee
Ang
Giyoshi Katsuki
Wapin
Shisha
Piccard Tests 84 Rubber Balloons For Stratosphere Flight
Rowheter Ming reports Piccard prepares to test a cluster of 84 four foot diameter rubber balloons to carry a craft into the upper stratosphere near two to three miles altitude. The test aims to show higher lifting power than a single balloon design as part of a planned 2,000 balloon ascent if successful.
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Rowheter Ming
Jiean Pie 1O
University of Annesota
Sumida
Webster Lady Recovering After Vehicle Collision
A colored woman from Webster, who owned a horse when it was struck by a car driven by Floyd Hummer of Bavee, Va, has recovered from injuries and was discharged today from Frederick County Emergency Hospital.
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Webster Lady
Ery
Floyd Hummer
Frederick County
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