Upheaval in Japan After Great Fire Wrecks Yokohama Tokyo
Refugees stream into Osaka and Kobe as a massive quake sparked firestorms razing Yokohama and devastating Tokyo. The disaster collapses modern systems, ruins buildings, and leaves thousands dead or missing amid blistering summer heat and widespread destruction.
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Motoi Takata
Isaka Mainichi
United Press
Canada
Osaka
Dawan
Wan
Kobe
Japan
Yokohama
Tokyo
Fujiyama
Island Enoshima Appears South of Yokohama After Quake
United Press reports a new volcanic island appeared about forty miles south of Yokohama called Enoshima. The original Enoshima island sank, drowning its population. The sunken island featured tea houses, shops, and shell-work industries, attracting visitors and tourists before the disaster.
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United Press
Osaka
Yokohama
Nes Enoshima
Enoushima
Kamakuraw
Mother of Pearl
Fond du Lac County Fair Hosts Record Exhibits and Events
About 50 000 people are expected to visit the Fond du Lac fairgrounds as the county fair closes Thursday. Farmers day featured racing tangleville judging exhibits fireworks and a band concert amid the largest exhibits educational displays and children's activities in the fair's history.
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Fond du Lac. Wi
Fond Au Dat
Savers Grain Company to Retire from Business
The Savers Grain Company, with Gov. Warren T. Meina as vice president, posted on the chief board a notice announcing retirement from business and asking traders to close out all open contracts. Cray announced last week inability to meet substantial liabilities and began liquidation plans.
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United Press
Chicaxe
Savers
Warren T. Meiina
Ghicf
Rrndé
AfeCray
Pacific 16 Being Shaped by Heaves Hues
Tidal disturbances along the Pacific coast follow the Yokohama quake. Waves and currents agitate the sea from Japan to San Pedro causing ships to sustain damage and a vessel the Taiyo Maury to go missing. Officials note the oceanic activity and report a possible safe status for the liner though no further word is heard.
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United Press
San Francisco
Calif
Japan
Coast and Geodetic Survey
H. & Ballard
Tite
Pacific
San Pedro
Taiyo Maury
Tojo Kisen Kaisha
Yokohama
Thes
Cordova
Alaska
Naval Staten
Genesis Wash
Ono
Earthquake Rages in Japan. Death Toll Mounts Amid Aftermath
From Osaka to Yokohama reports say thousands of refugees burned or killed as Tokyo ruins burn and water is scarce. Americans British consuls and imperial family members are listed among casualties while ships are damaged and relief efforts mobilize.
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Associated Press
Osaka
Tokyo
Honjo
Paris
Japan
Paul Claudel
Andre le Bon
Foureign Pilce
Kobe
London
Tobes
Kitashirakawa
Yamashina
Kornko Hanin
Trinee Moromass
Imperal
Qsakta
Manichi
Baron Okurag
Morrison
Peking
Selma Cir
Yokohama
Sumki & Co
Lioyvds
New Y York
Jane Nellscott
Kiste
Americans in Tokyo Believed Safe Amid Tokyo Destruction
Washington reports some Americans in Yokohama perished while all Americans in Tokyo are believed safe. Ambassador Woods estimated Tokyo dead at about 10 900 and noted open communication with Yokohama. The message dated Sept 4 warns of acute food shortages and lists casualties in Tokyo.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Yokohama
Tokyo
United States
Cyrus E. Woods
State Department
Woods
Philippines
Paul Ey Jenks
Reneres
Henry GB. Hitchcock
Nagasaki
Hitchcock
Max Kurisssoff
Tense moments at Arnold trial as witness questions
A witness directed questions at Vietor H. Arnold during a tense session in Superior Wisconsin. James Cass testified about stock transactions for Madison Bond Co and the missing record notes, recounting how $290000 in stock was bought by company employees and how his $3000 note vanished. The day featured rapid witness testimony and prior defense statements defending the bond company’s reputation and timely dividends.
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Danted Presa
Wis
Vietor H. Arnold
James Cass
Madison Bond Company
WD. Terney
Arnold
Bond
Cass
Anthony van Eaiz
Fred J. Parr
Japan expresses gratitude for American aid after disaster
Osaka reports that all Japan appreciates U S sympathy and relief steps. President Coolidge sent condolence. government approved nine million for relief while the prince saved ten million yen. Tokyo fires were extinguished Monday after a 48 hour inferno. Ex-Premier Takashi and Sei Yukai members initially feared dead are confirmed to have escaped.
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Associated Press
Osaka
Japan
Coolidge
Tokyo
Ahrenkelu
Takashi
Sei Yukai Party
Man fined for paying court fine in pennies in California
A San Rafael man named Charles Korsa was fined $3 for speeding. He mailed the fine from San Francisco in 192 pennies packed in 192 envelopes. In court today he faced contempt charges, was fined an extra $30, and jailed for five days, the judge deeming him to treat the court cheaply.
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Associated Press
San Rafael
Califa
Charles Korsa
San Francisco
Krover
San
Lenroot Says State Taxes Are Doubled
In Kenosha Wisconsin Senator Lenroot warned that state taxes have doubled under progressive Republicans and urged a new administration to curb public spending. He cited Wisconsin per capita expenses of 34 802 118 last year and criticized the legislature for not reducing taxes, instead shifting the burden and delaying relief.
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Associated Press
Kenosha
Wis
Peanse
Wisconsia
United States
EE Lenroct
Wisconsin
Lenroot
Department of Commerce
More Hopeful Outlook On Anthracite Strike Talks
Governor Pinchot met miner and operator delegates in Harrisburg to discuss new proposals aimed at breaking the deadlock. The talks, held in the executive parlor, followed by a reassembly of conferees, sparked a more hopeful mood about an end to the strike now in its fourth day.
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Paul R. Mahon
United Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Self Propelled Steel Barge Sea Cross Tests Upper Mississippi Freight
The Sea Cross, a new self propelled steel barge, traveled from St Louis to St Paul on the Upper Mississippi. In Minnesota waters for its maiden voyage the craft docked an hour late after eleven days at sea, operated by two men and only during daylight.
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Ury Associated Prenz
Winona
Minn
Sea Cross
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minnesota
Mississippi River
Berlin tannery plant destroyed by fire in Wisconsin
A three story Berlin Tanning Co plant in Berlin Wisconsin burned early today with losses not less than 30090. Insurance fully covers. The blaze spread from a refuse filled flue to the main factory and a glove structure, gutting both as workers battled to save nearby buildings.
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Berlin
Wis
Gerlin Tanning Company
Lite
Tong
Gertin
Thisme
Blaar
Bodies of two unidentified men found in straw stage
In Jamestown North Dakota investigators discover decomposed remains of two men near a straw stack with a bloodied iron pump handle nearby. A silver watch and an emptied pocketbook are found. coroner’s inquest cannot identify them as robbery appears the motive.
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Jamestown
N. D
Nowcinga
Atickins
Jasin
Wisconsin Valley Church Club Meeting Monday
The Wisconsin Valley Church Club of the Fond du Lac diocese will meet at Wisconsin Rapids on Monday evening. Allan D. Albert, former International Rotary president, is the principal speaker. The Rt. Rev. R. W. Weller will attend. J. L. Sturtevant of The Wausau Record-Herald serves as club president.
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Associated Press
Wausan
Wis
Wisconsin Valley Church Club
Diocese of
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin Rapidz
Allan D. Albert
International Rotary
R. W. Weller
J. L. Sturtevant
Wausau Record-Herald
American Ambassador to Japan and Wife Aboard Tokyo
Anxiety over terming shifts for Ambassador Cyrus E Woods and wife persists after Tokyo quake. Embassy staff and delegation await confirmation of safety as Tokyo endures after the disaster.
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Mr. Woods
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Cyrus £. Woods
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Tokyo
Tion
Gil War Vets Parade Shifts to WGA Route
Milwau kee veterans marched in a Civil War era parade once more. the reviewing stand faced gusting winds as 10 000 veterans pressed forward. Emergency crews aided injured marchers and street shelters were prepared for worsening weather. The report continues on page two.
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Milwaukee
Ius Civil
Mike Ain
Mans
Germany Shrugs Toward Ruhr Reparations Dispute
Berlin reports Chancellor Stresemann seeks an early solution to the Ruhr crisis as occupation tensions persist. Officials note German editors warn the occupiers risk widening disunity while public opinion cools toward siege language.
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Asenrdutrd Press
Berlin
Grimiwiy
Carter Viniety
Ruhr
Nieo
Red Cross War Relief Drives Expand Across Chapters
Amid a national fundraising push for Japan earthquake relief, Red Cross chapters mobilize quota drives and expedite relief shipments. Donations ranged from five dollars to five thousand dollars as the organization centralizes purchasing and shipping to speed aid.
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Washington
DD. G
Americas
Ter Cros
Japan
Judge Inherits $10,000 Under Will Terms
A Madison court awarded a judge $10,000 under the terms of a will. The document names multiple beneficiaries including a brother and other relatives in Jamesville and Janesville. The will directs distributions totaling $209 to Gene Views Riyvan and other specified heirs as read in probate proceedings.
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Madison
Janessalle
Geog Fifield
Janesville
Wirdale
Annie
Marstean
Riyvan
Daness Ile
Red Cross Central Division Quota Reported for Japan Relief
United Press notes Red Cross Central Division sets relief fund quotas totaling $80099 for devastated areas in Japan Walter, Daveleon, and Lotay. Davidson assigns quotas for ten states including Chicago 175000 Michigan 155000 Minnesota 500 North Dakota 20000 Fargo 3000 South Dakota 11000 Sioux Falls 2500.
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United Press
Aoverican Red Cross
Japan
Walter
Daveleon
Wager
Andoune
Lotay
Davidson
Chicago
Michaig
Minnesota
North Dakota
Fargo
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
League Council weighs Greco Italian crisis amid Mussolini pressure
Paris diplomats consider an international inquiry into the Janina killings as Mussolini presses the League to act. Italy claims the League lacks competence while Greece and its allies debate intervention and the fate of the covenant. Delegates prepare a Thursday session to review Greco Italian tensions.
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United Press
Paris
Council of Ambassadors
Greece
Janina
Varigua
Geneva
League of Maliona
League Council
Mussolini
Talian
Prage
League
Italy
Musso Uni
Learmue Council
Robert Cecil
Tissy
Thi
Europe
Paisious
Lohn
Anserlated Presinneva
Signor Satandra
League of Nations
M. Politis
Prince of Wales Travels Incognito as Lord Renfrew
The Prince of Wales travels in Canada as Lord Renfrew, avoiding formal ceremony. A crowd gathers at Waterline station as subjects cheer the royal visitor who dons a grey overcoat and slouched hat, showing a plain, travel weary appearance.
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Prince OF Wales
Lord Renfrew, Plasn Peer
Renfrew
Rae
Stalen
Sim
Kere
Wales
Weather Summary for Wisconsin and South Dakota
Not much change in temperatures with overcast conditions in Wisconsin and mostly cloudy skies in South Dakota. Tonight cooler with northwest winds, patchy drizzle in places, and a gradual drop through Thursday across both states.
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Lenech
Callet
Wisconsin
Portis
South Dakota
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