Inquiry Of League Will Begin Today
Geneva reports rumors of a formal Chinese declaration of war alarm the statesmen at the disarmament conference. The League of Nations council authorizes a commission of inquiry with diplomats from several nations, aiming to report quickly. The United States was invited to participate but details remain undisclosed.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Switzerland
China
League of Nations Council
Shenghai
Commission of Inquiry
League Covenant
Japan
United States
Washington
America
War Zone ships requested by American consul in Nanking
The U S S Simpson destroyer at Nanking sent a dispatch at five a m EST to Rear Admiral Williams relaying a request from the Nanking consul general for additional destroyers amid rising military activity on the Yangtse. Nanking lies about ten miles up the river from Shanghai and Wuhu is roughly 2385 miles away. The Simpson is commanded by Lieut Commander P W Rutledge.
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U.S. S. Simpson
Nanking
Admiral Williams
Yangtse
Shanghai
Wuhu
Simpson
P. W. Rutledge
Shanghai front sees Chinese troops at 30000 and unrest report
A Truxtun estimate places Chinese soldiers at Shang hai around 30,000. In the Chapei native area mortars fired into the Shanghai international settlement kill a Chinese and wound a Japanese volunteer. A large Chinese crowd stoned and chased American and British volunteer police in streets separating the international and French concessions.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Chapei
Murai
Shanghai Strife Eases as Japanese Maintain Control
Japanese bands roamed Shanghai streets arresting and firing, driving Chinese residents from Chapei. American and British consul generals pursue mediation while asking for more troops as clashes subside under naval patrols. Marines seize armed Japanese in the American zone and hospital guards repel marauders near St Luke’s Hospital, as foreign authorities seek order.
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Chapei
Shanghai under siege as Japanese forces raid international zone
American property supplying electricity to the international settlement faces assault as Japanese marines and civilians sweep northern Shanghai seeking Chinese refugees. Bombs from planes ignite Chapei ruins and a pall of smoke hangs over the area. Hundreds wounded flee through streets, as marines chase snipers with machine guns and clubs. Refugees crowd toward safer zones while appeals from Chinese groups urge justice in the far east and warn of wider aims in Asia.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Catholic General Hospital
Hongkew
International Settlement
Shanghai Power Company
Whanpo
Chapei
Far East
The
Universities Union
China Institute of Pacific Relations
Pen Club
U. Mlc. A
China Grillc
Chinese Students Federation
Shanghai Chambers of Commerce
Chinese Bankers’ Association
W World
Japan
US and Britain protest Japanese actions in Shanghai crisis
Senator Borah warned against an economic boycott against Japan as the Asiatic fleet was placed on alert to evacuate Americans in China or protect them if mob rule arises. Secretary Stimson urged restraint at Shanghai while Washington and London protested Japan's broader actions protecting rights in treaty settlements amid rising violence and fear for consular lives.
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Idaho
Japan
Stimson
William Y. Pratt
China
Shanghai
Washington
London
Nanking
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Japanese move in Shanghai provokes international response
A note from Shanghai indicates Japan has seized part of the international settlement. The state department received the report and commented that Japan has made itself responsible for any overt acts in the area.
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Shanghai
State Department
Coal bill proposals spark union rights and regulation debate
A proposed coal bill would regulate production and prices, create a coal commission, and ensure union rights for non-union miners. The National Coal Association opposed the measure, while Senator Davis stated some operators back it with support from the United Mine Workers and John L. Lewis.
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National Coal Association
John D. Battle
Davis
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Rate Slash Schedule Changes for Utility Customers
Rate Slash reports cancellation of schedule L and the old domestic utility rate after two years. A new domestic utility schedule replaces it with a 25 cent per meter monthly charge plus stepped energy charges based on WH usage, and a revised small power schedule aims to rectify inequalities in the former plan.
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W. H
W. Hi
Beclley WV Utility Cuts Electric Rates After Probe
West Virginia Public Service Commission ordered reductions of eight to 22 percent in Beckley area electricity charges by West Virginia Water Service Co after an informal rate review. New commercial and residential lighting rates set minimums and tiered charges from eight to three cents per kilowatt hour, plus a 25 cent monthly service fee. An optional domestic rate for residential use also introduced with lower per kwh charges and a higher initial monthly charge.
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Cive
Charleston
W. Va
Beckley
West Virginia Water Service Company
Public Service Commission
Legal Career Beginnings of Ben Hiner at Harmon Hiner Firm
Ben Hiner of Harmon Hiner and Luisa Harrison pursued a legal education funded by teaching. He saved money from schooling to finance his studies, laying the groundwork for his future career.
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Harmon Hiner
Luisa Harrison
Hiner’s Legal Rise and Political Service across Virginia
Hiner entered the University of Virginia in 1890 and finished law in two years. He practiced in Franklin, became prosecuting attorney before first trial, then won re election. After two terms he moved to private practice, farmed, and raised stock. Active in Democratic politics, he held various party posts in his district and state, presided as permanent chairman over the 1912 state convention at Huntington, and was the Democratic nominee for Congress in 1908, 1912, 1918, and 1928.
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Hiner
University of Virginia
Franklin
Democratic Party
Huntington
Congress
Blue Jay PTA Meets On Peregoy Address And Lighting Plan
Blue Jay parents and teachers heard C G Peregoy supervisor of Shady Spring district schools on whether to install a school lighting system. A committee to report on advisability was appointed. Mrs E J Fourney presided and the meeting was at the Blue Jay schoolhouse. Short talks on conduct character and citizenship followed.
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C.G. Peregoy
Shady Spring
Blue Jay
E. J. Fourney
Perevoy
Association
Rel Tehor Unions on New Agreement Plans
Chicago January 30 rail labor unions met with carrier representatives to negotiate open adjustments. David B. Robertson, chair man of the labor delegation, said the program would be acceptable to rail executives.
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Rel Tehor
Br 'Ha Associated Praag
Chicago
David BR. Robertson
Lahor
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