Black Death in Shanghai Flares Amid Bombardment
Reported bubonic plague outbreak in Shanghai spread from the French concession where bodies from bombing raids piled up. Sanitary workers struggled with bombed zones and Japanese orders as 2,000 Americans faced dual dangers of warfare and disease. A U S cruiser squadron prepared to evacuate stranded citizens. The Japanese embassy warned foreign ships to notify authorities before entering the blockade and await investigation results.
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Shanghai
Hongkew
Harry Yarnell
United States Asiatic Fleet
China
United States
Jangling crises mark Sino Japanese war front
The article reports a string of international crises including a Japanese air attack on the American liner President Hoover near Shanghai, the Lincoln firing on refugees, and a Chinese aviator misidentifying the Hoover. Also noted are Britain's protest, ambassadorial casualties, and potential court martial for the airman.
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China
President Hoover
Dollar Hine
Hoover
Manila
Shanghai
Harry E. Yarnell
Japan
Woosung
Yangtze
Lincoln
Dollar
Washington
T. Wang
Cordell Hull
Hughe Montgomery Knatchbull-Hugessen
Tokyo
Debating 75th Congress Spending Figures and Debts
The article compares three estimates of 75th Congress appropriations. Rep John Taber tallies 10.25 billion for the current year with a potential deficit of 3 to 4 billion and a debt over 40 billion. Clarence Cannon counters with 8.43 billion total and 7.45 billion for the year. Sen Carter Glass puts it at 9.39 billion, aligning debt nearer 40 billion than 37.
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London
Perament
Britain
Congress
John Taber
Rep
N. Y
Appropriations Committee
Congressional Record
Taber
Clarence Cannon
Dem
Carter Glass
Virginia
Treasury
Louis Retains Championship Despite Near Upset by Farr
OMe Farr, the Welsh challenger dubbed a setup for Joe Louis, fought 15 hard rounds in New York. Louis won a fair decision as Farr remained a tiger until the final bell.
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Louis
Ome Farr
Joe Louis
Brown
New York
Tommy
Lovers in a tangled ending on Serena and Quentin
Serena Morrison confronts Quentin over a forbidden affair with Spencer as Vicky returns home to stabilize life. Quentin admits fault and vows to end the relationship, while Serena seeks resolution and control in a tense, emotionally charged standoff.
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Quentin
Serena
Pentin
Lina
Spencer
Vicky
Vic
Los Angeles
Keats
Serena Morrison
Anna
Victoria
Cudworth
Quent
Matt
Germany
Kenny
Sue
Mad
Hal
Speed and Risk in Traffic Fatality Rates
At low speeds one accident in 61 is fatal while at higher speeds 50 mph or more yields one fatal crash in six. The note contrasts danger levels between slower and faster driving, highlighting increased mortality with speed.
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Jersey
Jersey City
N. J
Frank Hague
United States
A. Harry Moore
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