City to trim tax rate as budget plans unfold
City officials discussed raising the naming fiscal rate to 1.08 dollars per 1000 valuation and explored cuts to the general fund and other budgets to reduce the tax levy. Mayor Chambers stated efforts would aim to minimize the rate to about 1.02 if possible. The budget remains incomplete with a decision likely by Tuesday, and a bond payment of 80,000 was addressed amid debt management.
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M. Chambers
Camelon
City Central Bank and Trust Company
Chiners
Supreme Court
Mie Imerense
Chambera Siid
Innda
Inn
Chambarra
Momlay
American oil tanks hit as Shanghai reports shelling Nanking
Chaos surrounds Nanking as Japanese ships shell the city and U S Marines land under naval protection. Martial law looms in the international settlement while barbed wire entanglements rise. American Texaco oil storage tanks on the Whangpo river are damaged by a Japanese naval gunfire burst. a flag is torn down at a school for Bluesa boys.
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Stuiangmiat
China
Shanghai
Nanking
Gonflin
United States
Texaco
Whangpo
Banzkew
Obluesa
Volng
Folm Hark
Afeist Episcopal Church
South
Reg Toprucco Amarines
Mongkew
Hawk
Nso
Gaardenen
Niamy Pagn
Weather Forecast San Antonio Area Summary
Cloudy with a few showers likely Monday night and Tuesday. Warmer Monday, low around 55 degrees, with moderate easterly to southerly winds. Texas region: clearing and warmer in the north. Tuesday mostly sunny with a chance of light rain in parts. A second forecast page is referenced as phase 2b.
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San Antonio
Texas
Manila Troops Depart for China Reduce Philippine Garrison
Washington dispatch reports departures from Manila to Shanghai reducing U S forces in the Philippines. Units listed include the Fifth and Fifty Seventh Infantry Philippine Scouts and a regiment of Diehl artillery with cavalry under Maj Gen John L Viney in Manila. At Corregidor three artillery regiments remain under Col J D Taylor.
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Manila
China
Washington
D. C
Branila
Shanghai
United States
Philippines
Mentoof Cavaler
Walt
Creregidor
John L. Vineg
Manito
Tif Iventh
Cal. J.D. "Taylor
River Endangers Monroe Louisiana Town
Residents battle rising Ouachita river as floodwaters threaten Monroe with extensive seepage and rapid rise. Evacuation and relief work continue for refugees amid forecasts of higher levels and potential Mudation if rainfall persists.
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Monror
Monroe
Tay Fanghe
Ouachita
Sini
Relief survey urged by Stiteble before Kentucky assembly
Governor Albert C. Stiteble of Maryland urged a federal survey to assess states ability to handle relief problems and determine what forms of aid the national government should extend. The address was delivered to the Kentucky General Assembly.
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Ritchie Frankfoit
Kentucky General Assembly
Albert C. Stiteble
Maryland
Boycott Urged to Force Oil Tariff Support
A conference proposed a boycott of New England manufacturing to win eastern backing for an oil tariff. The call was led by T. S. Dorms, chairman of the Oklahoma Valley tariff committee, aiming to compel federal tariff approval.
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New England
T. S. Dorms
Oklahoma
Tlley Ail
Escape charges filed in Akensee county jail break
Reports detail charges against Loree for aiding and abetting an escape from Herne county jail last Wednesday. Deputy Sheriff John Garoni filed the documents, with statements from Loree and others about aiding the suspect after the escape. Taxi driver George Wiemar and two others are held as material witnesses. A man identified as MelKenzie is linked to the escape, with statements describing payment, travel, and a plan to aid another inmate. Police investigations continue, with quotes from Sheriff Albert Hausser and others as the case unfolds.
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George Weimer
Tete Mellenzie
Iron Bexar County
Weimer
Melenzis
Houston
Bean
Court of Justice of the Peace
John FP
Onion
Herne Cnuuty
John M
Deter) Melvinsin
Himk
John Garoni
Loree
Albert Haweser
Larce
Eld
George Wiemar
Ite Ball Tasi Company
A. J. Thinn
Burleson Steet
Judson Mood
Denver Boulevard
Hausser
Adimintely Lakine McKenzie
Exos Betes
Ginnges
Wiemar
Mkenxie
Sthulenberg
MelKenzie
Maith
Beteazg
Elnusion
Equseer
Buan
McKenzie
Wicuim
Investigatora
Monterey, Street
Weiner
McKensie
Gibbons Sees Ant Foreign Sentiment In Shanghai
Ant foreign sentiment rises in Shanghai as Chinese and Japanese clashes widen. Foreigners are harassed and papers confiscated while Japanese patrols tighten zones and barbed wire surrounds the international concession. The American owned Shanghai Pestan plant is guarded after editorials charging Japan with abusing trust.
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Shanghai
Shanghai Pestan
Nusn
Nowspaper
Manila to Shanghai Fleet Sails to Protect Lives
A Manila fleet bound for Shanghai departed today under Admiral Mout Taylor to safeguard American lives and property in the international settlement. The Fifteenth Division and accompanying destroyers led by Commander Robertson followed by additional ships under Commander McCauley. The Thirty-first Infantry regiment sails next with full equipment for rear area service as orders transmit from General John J. Hines and General Douglas MacArthur.
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Shanghai
Houston
Admitt Ps3ler
Ietroser Stewart
Raute
Tlongkeng
Reirin le Amos
Shanghai Weilinsilay
Taylor
Isabel
Cuaumont
John Dn Hines
Hilippine Department
Douglas MacArthur
Ayall
Manila
New Dainty Breakfast Recipe Page From Mildred Kitchen
Page Mildred Kitchen presents a dainty breakfast recipe feature from Switse Wis. A southern county area tale notes a store visit, a curious customer, and a cautious response about illness and dining. The snippet hints at a playful kitchen column with local flavor.
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Page Mildred
The Light Extra on Sino Japanese Troubles
The Light plans to issue only one Extra edition amid Sino Japanese tensions. It will follow major developments and focus on the Asiatic situation as it affects Americans, with limited updates and selective content.
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China
Japan
Ayao
U S Ambassador Delivers Shanghai Protest in Tokyo
YORTO Feb 1 United States Ambassador IV. Cameron Ferber filed a formal protest with the Japanese government over alleged hostile operations against the Chinese at Shanghai. The message was relayed by the foreign office as a formal diplomatic note. The British ambassador and the French ambassador were reported to have conferred with the foreign minister on similar protests.
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Yorto
United Stotes
Cameron Ferber
Ataet
Shanzhai
Vika Foreign Office
Washingron
Ambaszador
France
Research Saves Autoists Millions
Research in automobile fuel oil tires and brakes by the bureau of Standards saved the American public more than 155 million dollars, about six times the bureau’s total cost for that period, according to Dr Willis Klein assistant secretary of commerce.
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Wallington
Bureau of Standards
Bureau
Willis Klein
Smusneece
Fyx
Poses as Brother Walks Out of Jail in Chicago Case
A man posed as his brother and walked out of a Chicago jail, leaving behind a secured cell. Authorities report the ruse involved the real brother and a man named Stamler, with investigations ongoing into the alleged kidnapping.
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Brother
Alero Tool
Warships probe Nanking as tensions rise
Washington reports a Japanese cruiser fired near Nanking, capital of China, with a strong Japanese fleet nearby. About 200 Americans in the city, including Simpson destroyer crew under Commander W. Ratledge, seek safety as U S and allied powers protest Japanese actions at Shanghai.
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D.C
Thy
Simpson
Clout
Gomdr
W. Ratledge
United States
Nanking
Shanghai
Mangst
Hoover
Tokio
Sha Thai
Tutledge
Navy
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