Japan moves into Chinese quarter of Shanghai
Tokyo says action protects Japanese residents as 1000 marines land in Shanghai driving out Chinese troops. Forty warships in harbor, about 24 000 Chinese troops surrounding Shanghai. US and other foreign detachments ready to defend the settlement. Manchuria quiets as Gen Mah Chan Shan mediates amid ongoing factional fighting.
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New York
Japan
Shanghai
Tokio
United States
Manchuria
Mah Chan Shan
China
Wisconsin Adopts First Unemployment Insurance Plan
Wisconsin becomes the first state to adopt an unemployment insurance bill. Introduced by Assemblyman Harold Groves, the plan creates a voluntary state fund funded by employers. Eligible workers can receive benefits up to 10 weeks per year, with requirements including a two-year Wisconsin residence and 40 weeks of prior employment.
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Madison
Womion
Philipp la Follette
Harold M. Groves
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Ons
Inter-State
Tension At Capital Over Orient
Washington reports indicate U S moves in Shanghai to avoid war while Japan and Britain weigh options. Secretary Stimson consults with Britain as Tokyo presses toward landings and shelling near Woosung. Officials urge restraint despite warnings of a potential crisis larger than World War I.
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Washington
United States
Shanghai
Japan
Great Britain
Stimson
U.S
China
Unsettled Weather Across Wisconsin With Snow Rain Expected
Unsettled conditions persist tonight and Friday with snow in extreme north and rain turning to snow centrally and south. Much colder Friday, strong southeast winds off Lake Michigan shifting northwest by Friday night. West shore Lake Michigan advisory storm warning. Upper Michigan sees snow tonight and Friday with warmer nights in northeast portion, colder Friday in west. Temperature readings show Wisconsin and Florida highs and lows, with cold snaps in Utah and Wyoming.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Lake Michigan
Upper Michigan
Milwaukee
Fila
Jacksonville
Fla
Modena
Utah
Yellowstone Park
Wyo
Northwestern
Buckstaff Observatory Thessay & Pm
State rest in Rathie bribery trial ends
Madison reports the bribery trial of former Assemblyman Paul H Rathie continued as Sen P J Smith testified in Eau Claire. Smith recalled a February 4 1931 hotel visit by Rathie and Ethan B Minnter offering whisky and discussing utility legislation. Raimie proposed salary increases for Smith and other lawmakers, but Smith said the idea was revealed to his family and to the governor triggering a legislative inquiry.
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Rathie
Ethan B Minnter
Mimier
Raihle
Smith
Raible
Bylesby Engineering and Management Corporation
Smyth
Hns
Madison
Believes Americans Have Stamina to Fight Economic Recovery
Gen John J. Pershing, commander in chief of American wartime forces, asserts Americans hate courage and stamina to recover economically. He rejects prophecies of national decline and warns the U.S. will not sink like Greece or Rome, despite criticizing religious tolerance universal education and press freedom.
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Chicago
John J Fert Shing
America
United States
Greece
Rome
Auction Yields 256260 From 89 Rare Books At New York Sale
Ninety books and manuscripts crossed the block leaving $256,260 in receipts. The top price reached $61,000 for the Tiksit Planer, irda, early English art long hidden from scholars. Dr A S W Fosenbach bought the Lincoln Psalter for $23,000 and Berned J Beser purchased the Incomparable Anglo Saxon manuscript of the Bhickung Homolies for $5,000. Purchases are believed to join a major American collection.
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New York
Lothian
Tiksit+ Planer
Irda
A S W Fosenbach
Lincoln
Dawes Confirmed to Head Reconstruction Finance Corp
Washington reports Senate confirmation of Charles G. Dawes as head and Harvey C. Gouch and Jesse H. Jones as directors of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Other sessions covered nominations, tax bill timing, and the stock of farm futures regulation as committees debated policy and appropriations.
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Washington
Hooiers
Reconstruction Corporation
Senate
Charles G. Dawes
Harvey C. Gouch
Jesse H Jones
House
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Interior Department
House Judiciary Committee
Merlon
Patman
Texas
Ways and Means
Chester Gray
American Farm Bureau Federation
Senate Finance Committee
Democratic House
Mississippi
Akron
Charlies G Dawes
Ripon Military Ball Upset By Fire
An atmosphere of gloom filled Delta Phi Sigma sorority house after a fire destroyed 24 cords of gowns and plans for the military ball. Firefighters prevented further damage but many dresses were ruined and several dates for anticipated outings had to be canceled. Damage to building and attire was estimated at 500 dollars.
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Roper
No Ransom in Kidnapping Case Returns Home
Howard A Woolverton, 52, was freed after 33 hours of captivity in northern Indiana, saying his abductors demanded 50,000 dollars. He traveled by train to South Bend and arrived at his home to learn his wife Florence had collapsed. He described a death ride and said his family could not meet the ransom.
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Claude H Wolff
Associated Press
South Bend
Ind
Howard A Woolverton
Indiana
Imers Ia
Woolverton
G A Fainbaugh
Michigan City
Florence
Cartor
Wooleton
Proof claims $2 million misused in graft conspiracy case
State closes eight week graft probe against seven Sanitary District trustees amid testimony naming more than $2 million in public funds squandered. Prosecution rests after 1500 vine... and 300 others admit lack of full records as defense signals a lengthy trial with weeks to render verdict.
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Chicago
Chaga Sanaitary
Olliala
Indians Seek State Aid For Bad River Reservation Relief
Indignant Indians from Bad River appeal to Governor for action claiming funds authorized by a federal grant are misused. They report urgent winter relief needs as part of a $19000 package debated by a committee and warn that delays may cause starvation. Chiefs and representatives press for immediate help to prevent further hardship among tribal members.
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Prip F da Foyette
Adi
Bad River Reservation
Tatash Iba
Odinah
Harbin Raid Sparks Sporadic Fighting in Manchuria
Sporadic fighting flared in Harbin as Chinese guerrilla bands attacked sections of the city injuring Russians and civilians and triggering Japanese warnings. Reports said authorities were unable to halt the plundering as Chinese troops sought control of the area around the Chinese Eastern railway.
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Mukden
Manchuria
Geneal Honjo mm
Harbin
Kin Province
Ting Chow
Lan- Zugge
Tapelnakpao
Hakuai Hospital
Russo-Japanese Association
Ma Chan Shan
Tsitsinal
Ma Kitin
Chinese Eastern Railway
Lewis Disgusted With Current Brand of U. S. Statesmanship
United Press reports Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois voices disgust at what he calls the current brand of congressional statesmanship. He criticizes lawmakers for voting along geographic and economic lines, condemning what he sees as conservatism that puts sectional interests above national welfare.
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Lewis
U. S
Lyte C Wilson
United Press
Washington, D. C
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Binwelf
Cone
Pananes Corporation
Cemple
Het ‘Conseratice
Ipsnstators and Co
Peepee
Senate
Levis
Cf Go
Portland Submarine M-2 Mystery Deepens Off England
The destroyer Thruster detects tapping sounds and oil on the channel as the hunt for missing submarine M-2 continues. Rescue ships, minesweepers, and a large fleet scour Dead Man's Bay while crews hope for survivors despite the submarine being believed a steel tomb for 60 men.
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Portland
England
Shope
Sabre
Searci
Sidney J. Williams
United Press
Dead Man’s Bay
English Channel
My Launen
Man Slain Was Under Bond In St Naziarz Connection
Milwaukee police reported a man slain while under bond tied to St Naziarz Joe case. The investigation involved bond ownership and bank security, with bonds valued around 7,099 dollars and 3,500 dollars in questioned holdings. Authorities pursued leads across multiple banks and cities as part of a broader probe.
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Man Slain
BOND
ST. Naziarz
Joe
Milwaukee
Abe Cooperman
Postoftier
of ‘Agiang
Wis
St Lea Bank Acrollateral
Cooperman Aas Sn
St Loui
Vweslerda
Amar
Koagene
Einstein
Wrigley Funeral This Afternoon Pasadena
Funeral services for William Wrigies will be held today at his residence in Pasadena. Episcipal rites and a church service are described with burial planned at a vault on Catalina Island. The deceased is noted as a prominent businessman with ties to Southern California.
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Pasadena
Califi
Witliam
Cap
Catalina Island
Calforna
Phoenix
Dan
Me Padip KR
Bay plan approved by both houses in Madison
The assembly and senate finalized approval of the Bay congressional reapportionment bill and sent it to the governor. The Bay plan splits districts across multiple counties and regions, with detailed groupings listed for First through Tenth districts and the Milwaukee area. A separate note from Madison mentions a fruitless, deadlocked overtime session on unemployment relief, leaving the Polakowski and finance committee measures unresolved.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Assembly
Bay
Meeting of vast importance in empire economy
The Daily Telegraph editorial declares Britain's delegation to the imperial economic conference will travel to Ottawa next summer not only to bargain but to establish a foundation for a new economic empire. It warns the empire's future hinges on the conference and that failure would be irretrievable, urging steadfast resolve.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Ottawa
R. B Bennett
Canada
Bennett
Vermont Democrats Back Roosevelt in State Caucus
The Vermont Democratic state committee endorsed Franklin D Roosevelt for the presidential nomination at a caucus meeting. One member opposed the endorsement, and delegates were chosen to attend the Democratic National Convention in description of Beacon Hill. T. P. Gore of Oklahoma was invited as principal speaker, with Gov Albert C. Ilene of Maryland listed as a popular second choice.
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Gurlington
Vermont
Franklin D Roosevelt
Roarvein Gandigari
Berhinetayan
T. P. Gore
Smith
Roosevelt
New Yorker
Albert C Rllene
Maryland
Inquiry into Oil Markets Continues in State Hearing
State Department of Agriculture and Markets announces a hearing in Milwaukee on February 4 to probe petroleum product marketing. Officials will question independent dealers and examine gasoline sales practices in a broader probe.
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Madson
Waronsa
Miwaukee
State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Foxiver Valley
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