Battle near Nanking as Chinese resist Japanese landings
The report describes Japanese forces landing upriver from Tinkwan and Chey occupying Tunpini while Chinese troops countered. A Chinese unit reportedly attacked near Nanking and a high-ranking Japanese ship was boarded by an official in the harbor to urge cooperation to halt further hostilities.
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Thyinkwan
Nla
Avi
Bigelackete
Nun
Tinkwan
Tunpini
Nanking
Ilohick
Asiabwrn
No clear headline from the damaged OCR text
An official Japanese message notes casualties as Marines killed in action during a mission in color to up to Golor. Details are garbled and the exact event, date, and parties remain unclear.
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Hie Sieg
Golor
Canadian Writer Missing in Chapel Area
A Canadian tourist named Heures Benson ur ine is reported missing in the Chapel area of Shanshei since Sunday. Local authorities and search teams are coordinating efforts to locate Benson, described as an artist traveling to the region with a purpose tied to a friend of Chinese origin.
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Sbanghsi
Tebey
Heures Benson Urine
Shanshei
Asiatic Fleet Arrival Reported for Shawehoj at 2 P.M
Reports indicate an Asiatic fleet vessel or mission due to reach Shawehoj at 2 p.m. today. The American news service cites General S. Cunningham and International News detailing expected timing and implications for today afternoons dispatch.
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China
tNs
Taxlur
Shawehoj
S. Cunningham
Internacionel Rews
Tate Ibis
1500 Seek Work at U S Navy Yard
With actual war in the Orient threatened over 1500 men applied for work at the navy yard and were placed on a waiting list.
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U.S. Navy Yard
Udston
Orient
Navy Yard
Judge rebukes Rose Allen during trial coverage
Judge Harold G. Keight presided at the Edward Donaldson murder trial in Illinois as Rose Allen issued a public statement from the district court office. He condemned interviews by witnesses and urged jurors and talesmen to maintain impartiality, noting five jurors remained to be chosen while proceedings continued.
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Rose
Thal
Rose Allen
Distriet
Distriet “Arrocury Stosenvt Nase
Reenss
Keven
Crty Mines
Elgagh
JAP DRIVE ON OWANG HAL RENEWED
Reports from Shanghai describe intensified tensions as Chinese residents resist Japanese advances. Foreign residents flood into shelters amid barricaded streets and heavy police searches. civic volunteers organize defense units while consuls protest alleged Japanese aggression and brutality.
Labourite Attacks Japan in Commons Sparks Uproar
In the House of Commons George Lansbury accused Japan of international piracy in China. The exchange drew sharp interruptions from government benches as he insisted on his point, while calls to withdraw echoed around the chamber.
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Losthon
George Lansbury
China
Lapsburs
Bootleggers Sought in Killing of Dry Law Agent
Federal prohibition authorities pursued bootleggers after a raid on a still 30 miles north of Gulfport left special agent Cris Williams dead from a breast wound and three other agents gravely wounded during the raid. The assailants fled into the night as investigators combed the area for suspects.
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Feda Ji
Bork
Federst
Cris Williams
Aem
Michigan search for mail pilot ends in Kalamazoo area
Officials searched lakes north and west of Mancel? Michigan for Francia Thurt a 34 year old mail pilot believed forced down last night while flying from Kalamazoo to Michigan’s lake region.
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Kalamazog Mic
Marcellus, Mich
Francia Thurt
Kalamazos
Man Sought in Liquor Case Betrayed by Fog Fox Aid
A fog aided Petra Flores in betraying a man sought for liquor charges. Flores and others were arrested after a detective found them in the 00 block of Guadalupe Street on Monday afternoon. Bonds were set for several, including W. P. Somdorsa at 3100, Lynn Spearman at 760, and Louis Vargas at 0, with further details heard by United States Commissioner Paul A. Tochhart.
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Fogfox
Petra Flores
Saliza
Louis Vargas
Onty
Carrell Q. Ware
Swifty
Rites Held for Slain Japanese in Sasebo
Japanese authorities held solemn Buddhist funeral rites for two shot dead hijackers and 87 wounded after a clash in Sasebo. The cruiser arrived from Shanghai with the bodies amid a large crowd of mourners.
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Sasebo
Japan
Taj
Cruiseea O
Shanghai
Union Calls for Change to Volstead Act at Convention
In Indianapolis on February 2, delegates from the State Mine Workers of America voted to amend the Volstead Act to legalize desirable goods subject to a 32nd constitutional convention. Only one member dissented as the resolution passed amid debate on prohibition enforcement and workers’ needs.
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U.S
Indianapolis
Ind
Tate Mine Workers of America
Weather and date notes from a fragmented newspaper page
Fragmentary OCR text references weather forecasts, dates and times, locations such as New York and Neb., mentions of vaccines and terrain conditions, and scattered names. The readable bits hint at a mid era weather section with dates, times like 6:34 p.m., and various regional references, but the overall article is garbled.
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Ain
Pisa
Ohta
New Vaczine
Wesee
Lear
Kane
Pau
Trias
Newr York
Dilanema Cits
Estate Deane
Witledan
NLM
Coe Whisiper
Cam
War mood boosts boycott as factor in Shanghai trade
International trade figures show how boycotts influence Shanghai commerce. Britain dominates oil commerce with 1980 values around 000.00 while shipping Yangtse routes linked to China’s economy saw imports and exports reach billions. Japan faces shifts as Chinese demand and the 21 demands era reshape patterns. Germany France and Canada also posted export totals tied to Shanghai, with multiple nations adjusting due to political tension.
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Washington
Joan
Shanghai
Great Britain
OORT
Tost
China
Yangtse
Ind
United States
Economie Bascott
Chia
Japan
State Department
Hoyrott
Manchuria
Germany
Wrance
Esporte
Ttals
Genta
Belpinm
SRK
Canada
Fort Worth enlistment drive draws crowds and questions
In Fort Worth hundreds gathered for an enlistment effort tied to the Asiatic campaign. Reported numbers show more than 60 women and over 140 individuals seeking entry to the army or navy at Crow headquarters. No Marine corps enlistment appeared in the listings.
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Worth
Fort Worth
Gi Blutes
Macy
Navy
Marine Corps
JAPAN BLAMES CHINESE OVER GUNFIRE AT NANKEING
Fragmented wartime dispatch describes tensions between Japan and China amid caution from the Japanese consul in Shanghai. Officials debate presenting protests to the Chinese government in Nanking, while urging restraint and aligning actions with the international defense plan.
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Nanking
Vhce Aderiral
Shanghai
Esnerasion de
Tenga
Orginal
Ulain
Youilna
Shiozawa
Bride Confesses Slaying Husband at Goat Ranch
A bride, Mrs. Neal, 26, is jailed on charges of killing her husband George D. Neal, 36, near the Goat Ranch in San Antonio. She alleged fear and claimed the shooting was in self defense after a violent argument, saying she told her mother and sister and that Neal left with a rifle in hand. Local officers recovered the weapon as investigators confirmed the scene and noted Neal’s body was near Brockdenridge Park.
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Vivian Neal
George Neal
Nesor Cavity
George D. Newl
Minny
Niles
Sim Antonio
Neal
Jie Kica
Falbett
Haelandale
Bhsani
C. Wakes
East Baylor Steart
Uie
Atarial
Velon White
Aboud
Brockenridge Park
Lonm
Ead
Japanese Navy Reorganized Under New Central Leadership
A wartime note reports a major reorganization of the Japanese Navy, creating a third fleet and uniting South China Sea forces under a single command. The change places navy administration under centralized supervision, aligning with the army’s consolidation efforts.
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Navy
South China Waters
Ghanghnd
Pentland
Mnnter
French Troops Sail for Shanghai Amid War Announce
Conflicting reports say UN and Allied forces prepare embarkation for Visipiong and Shenghai. Officials announced movement as tensions rise, with French troops set to sail for Shanghai in response to ongoing conflicts.
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Shanghai
Patis
Visipiong
Shenghai
Curtis Orders to Bed by Doctor Amid Illness
Vice President Charles Curtis was placed home and to bed by Dr George W Calver, physician to Congress, due to a navy illness. The instruction comes after Curtis was deemed unfit for duty and remains under medical care at this time.
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Washington
CNS
Charles Cillis
George W. U Calver
Pioetenan
Congress
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