Senate Divided Over U S Japan Treaty Abrogation
Senate splits on ending the American Japanese trade pact as calls for an embargo against Japan surface amid U S suspicions over Japan’s stance. Public opinion in Tokyo blames Washington and presses for tougher action against Britain over German seizures.
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Sol Bloom
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Tokio
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Kokumin
German U boats prowling near neutral zone in West Indies
Reports say three German submarines escorted by a liner roam near Trinidad within the Pan American neutrality area. They aim to strike at British and French grain and fuel shipments to England, with oil refineries and ports nearby. British ships search for the raiders as secret rendezvous with German merchants is alleged.
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West Indies
Trinidad
Port of Spain
West Indiefter
England
Standard Oil
Aruba
Panama Canal
Admiral Graf. Spee
Britain
Americas
Germany
British navy men suspect Deutschland sunk by Germans
London report says navy officers believed the pocket battleship Deutschland may have been sunk and that Germany masked the loss by renaming it Luetzow. Observers cite submarine actions at the Firth of Forth and simultaneous submarine losses as possible evidence of a successful British attack and German countermeasures.
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Germany
Noth
Fibe River
Leipzig
Seahorse
Starfish
No Enlistment Limits for Foreign Nations in U S
President Roosevelt said no foreign nation may legally run an enlistment service in the United States and Americans who enlist in foreign armed forces would lose citizenship unless they take an oath of allegiance. An attorney general opinion dated Sept 5 states such enlistments are banned and expatriation would occur.
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Washington
Roosevelt
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Finland
Sai
Legation
Berlin Man Sentenced For Fraud
Berlin man Oscar C Helbach and Soldiers Grove cattle dealer Fred C Lowe were sentenced by Federal Judge Patrick T Stone for bank and mail fraud in a scheme that affected three Wisconsin banks The judge gave Lowe a two year term and 1500 fine and Helbach four years in prison Helbach pleaded guilty before Lowe's trial and restitution included a 3009 mortgage on his mother's farm The banks involved were Lynxville People's State Bank Soldiers Grove and Chaseburg State Bank The case was discovered in 1938 Lowe plans to appeal while Helbach served ten days of execution movement remains under appeal
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Fred C. Lowe
Soldiers Grove
Oscar C. Helbach
Berlin
Wisconsin
Patrick T. Stone
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Helbach
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Prairi City Bank
Prairie du Chien
United States Triat Court
Chicago
Helbachy
Alvin Loverud
United States District Attorney
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People’s State Bank of
Chaseburg State Bank
Loren Kay
Levi Bancroft
Richland Center
Demper
Lowerad
Lowerud
Alty
Thomas Queen
Wautoma
Lynaxville Bank
Heibuch
Gates of Hell
Judge. Co
Helbech
Roosevelt Won't Be At Dinner But Buys Two Tickets
Jackson, Jan. 8 A misread note says President Roosevelt will not attend a February 12 Republican dinner yet he bought two tickets in jest. Bernard M. Long of Wheaton invited Roosevelt who sent regrets but provided two tickets as keepsakes.
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Heun
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Rongevelt
Bernard M. Long
Wheaton
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Senate
House
Rogers
Jackson
Americans in Sweden urged to return to U S
Stockholm AP reports the American legation urged 600 to 7000 Americans in Sweden to consider returning to the United States at their earliest convenience. The letter advised women and children to leave, noting limited transport and potential future danger. It cites a March 3 ship from Bergen and asks consuls to inform Americans in Stockholm and Goteborg districts of plans.
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Goteborn
France and Britain seek neutral aid for a general offensive
The article reports that France and Britain urge neutral nations to support a proposed general offensive, warning of consequences if the plan fails. It notes Sweden’s potential involvement and political pressure at home as governments fear popular backlash amid ongoing war uncertainty.
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Ogre
Bue Beyer
Britain
Weather Summary for Shippers and Regions
Northwestern observations show a fair day with temperatures ranging from 1 degree at 7 38 a m to 1 degree at 1 00 p m. Official bureau records include Phoenix 64 Havre 25. Forecast cautions shippers about temperatures from 23 to 36 hours ahead with potential lows to 15 below zero. One year ago maximum and minimum temperatures appear noted but unclear.
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Milwaukee
Phoenix
Havre
Unite Press
Wheeler Urges National Conference On Economic Plight
Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana urged that leaders from industry agriculture and labor meet to craft a plan for industrial democracy and social security. Speaking to the United Mine Workers convention he said 11 million unemployed must be employed and farmers’ purchasing power restored while denying any single group holds the solution. No presidential bid was stated but he hinted at reelection in 1940.
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Burton HK. Wheeler
Demac
Montana
United Mine Works of Americonvention
Wheeler
United States Senate
America
Freighter Flint Returns to U S After Long Trip
Freighter Flint reaches Baltimore after a perilous voyage across the Chesapeake Bay. Seized by a German crew while in port, the 490 foot vessel was interned and later released, then put back to sea before again facing perilous delays and a dangerous voyage near ice strewn shores.
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U. S
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Contree Gainard
Lohl
CS. Drennan
Tly Loch
Badger Officials At Trade Parley
Wisconsin dairy policy and banking leaders met at a conference to discuss reducing the differential between dairy programs and price supports. The meeting, attended by state officials from Madison and Milwaukee, aimed to curb price gaps while reviewing retirement of preferred stock and adjustments across several local banks and financial institutions.
Idaho Governor Picks Borah Succession Choice
The article discusses Idaho politics as Governor Borah weighs a successor. It notes Borah’s daughter and a key choice between State Comptroller Den Caluhun and farmer Senator Thom Horak, with Horak winning a buried vestige of support yesterday.
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John Thomas
Idaho
William Borah
Borah
Batel
Fabio
den Caluhun
Sen.doin Thom
Horak
Aosreve
Irdano
New Attacks Beaten Back In Northeast
War dispatches report Finnish troops repulsed Russian offensives northeast of Lake Ladoga, killing hundreds and driving back attacks. Updates say fighting persists on the lake’s northeast flank with heavy Russian losses and horses killed. Finnish authorities also note diversions and continued attempts to isolate Russian forces near Kitola and Marka Jarvi, while supply drops seek to aid beleaguered units.
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Webb Miller
United Press
Velsinkd
Finland
Lake Ladoga
Mantsi
Lake
Ladoga
Red Army
Wade Werner
Aiktojaki
Killaunjoki
Kitola
Lapland
Markajarvi
Salla
Marka
Jared
Four Cities Bid for Parleys of Two Parties
A fragmentary political note notes four cities bidding for parley sessions as two parties contend for the Ohio presidential nomination. It mentions figures like Harta Oliver Washington and a potential Roosevelt or Dom movement, with Denshey undecided about entering the Ohio primary in March.
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Peter Tho
Aelding
Cnow
Ohio
House
Denshey
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