Invasion Forces Press Chinese Positions Near Klangwan
Japanese forces renewed a heavy attack around Klangwan, reaching toward Chapel and Woosung with aerial bombardment and artillery. Casualties mounted on both sides as beehive traffic moved supplies to the front and US sailors guarded foreign property amid a funeral procession for two British sailors wounded nearby.
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Elangwao
Ejangwan
Chiang Kai-Shéx
Woonsung
Klangwan
Sfteropan
Japan
Kisgwen
Ttend
Chapel
Kili
Atta
Hingdah Etionalll
International Race Course
Klangwen
Kenichi Ugeda
Loma. AG
Washington
London
Paris
Belln
Rome
Gaenal
F& Shell
Hospital Q
China
Enfenske
Sengtzepea
Bhatigbel Power Company
Iran
Morgkew Park
Woosung
Honskew Park
Hostil
Megy
Chinese and Japanese clash near Shanghai amid brutal fighting
Japanese forces pushed toward the international settlement as Chinese units arm for resistance. Kiangwan fell after hours of fierce combat north of Chapel, while Woosung stubbornly defended its forts despite heavy bombardment.
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Kiangwan
International Settlement
Tierca
Shang
Klangwan
Ghapel
Woosung
Memel Dispute Referred to Permanent Court of Justice
In Geneva on February 20, the German and Lithuanian delegates to the League of Nations council debated the Memel crisis. Herr Von Buelow and Foreign Minister Zaunlas presented arguments as a judicial committee report urged submitting Lithuania’s actions and the arrest of Memel director Otto Boettcher to the Permanent Court of International Justice in The Hague.
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Geneva
Far East
League of Nations Council
Geramany
Thuania
Meme
Herr von Buelow
Germany
Zaunlas
Litnunnle
Lithuania
Memel
Otto Boettcher
Permanent Court of International Justice
Begue
Roosevelt Lunch With Jap Rulers At Imperial Palace
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and family met with the Japanese emperor and empress at the imperial palace in Tokyo. The visit included Mrs Roosevelt and daughter Grace, signaling friendly ties between the Philippines governor and Japanese authorities during the era.
World disarmament talks set for 20 speeches this week
Geneva February 23 Arthur Henderson president of the world disarmament conference announced a schedule of 20 speeches before next Wednesday after morning addresses by minor nation representatives. Chilean delegate Valdes Mengville urged reorganization of armaments and a nonoffensive naval fleet. South African Water claimed proposals so far equal total abolition of armaments. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Zaunhis urged international arbitration for disputes and tensions. The Night's Seed and Plant column offers yard beautification tips.
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Geneva
Arthur Hendereau
Senor Valdes-Mengville
Teduetian
Charles T. Water
Zaunhis
Lithuenia
Gibbons Sees New Attack At Klangwan Race Course
Reported renewed Japanese assault near the Klangwan race course after heavy bombing. Observers noted the Chinese high tower at the international racetrack still standing as Japanese forces pressed forward. A motor car with American and British attachés was halted by machine gun fire near the flank lines, with the party warned to stop advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines
Klavenan
Capstein Herligan
Tache
Col
Syndham Tornhil
Wlliam Mayer
British Cabinet Cancels Week Erid In London
The British cabinet canceled holidays today to stay near London and monitor Sino-Japanese developments at Shanghai. The committee, formed to oversee Far East events, resolved to remain ready to act in any emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Shanghai
London
Man Convicted of Air Rum Transport in Mississippi
In Biloxi Mississippi on February 2047 Julio Winkemulder from Grand Rapids Michigan was found guilty by a federal court jury of transporting liquor by airplane. The jury failed to reach a verdict on James Kukla a Muskegon Michigan licensed pilot, resulting in a mistrial.
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Biloxi
Miss
Julio Winkemulder
Grand Rapids
Mich
James Kukla
Muskegon
Tragic Flight From Shanghai Chinese City Stirs Evacuation
In Shanghai on February 2 crowds of Chinese residents fled toward the International settlement through the French concession, pushing wheelbarrows and carts with belongings. Guards at the boundary searched evacuees, guns drawn, yet many reached safety while warnings and fear spread through the crowds.
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Shanghai
Onna
Hongkew
Acre
Yountn
Childrer
Ghiang’s Arn Best In China
In Shanghai Reb W. Chiang Kai Shek’s army, praised by Japanese as the best fighting unit in China, has borne the front at Hlang wen. The former president Ching is said to have held off intense pressure and vowed to throw his forces into the Nineteenth line.
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Shanghai
Chiang Kai-Shek
Hlangwen
China
Sangha
Ching
Chinese Repulsed in Attack Upon Manchuria Town
Chinese forces repelled a three hour assault on Tunhue in Kirin province as five hundred troops fought to seize the town. Japanese casualties were reported as three dead and 12 wounded, with reinforcements and scouting planes sent from Kin and Changzhun to support operations.
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Changchon
Manchuria
Tunhue
Kirin
Fur
Kin and
Changzhun
China Puts Unus of War on Japs in Explanation
The Chinese government issued an official statement in Nanking explaining why it rejected Japan’s demands for the evacuation of Shanghai. It accused Japan of renewing the attack on a larger scale and declared China must resist to defend sovereignty and national honor.
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China
Unus
Nanking
Laxtay
Bhanghai
Japan
Chilna
iRATC Resetohinuon: Abilene Rain Weather Totals Scene
Fragmentary OCR yields scattered phrases about a weather event in Abilene Texas with references to rain and temperature times. Core details are unreadable. no clear events or entities beyond Abilene and general rain notes.
Prominent Democrats Named by New York Governor
The governor of New York extols leaders Albert C. Biche Alfred E Smith Newton J. Baker Owen D. Young Melvin A. Traylor James A. Reed James B. Cox as great figures in public life. He states any of these men deserve support with full enthusiasm.
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Jim Thotoxewell
New York
Sapport
Empire State
Alfred & Smith
Albert C. Biche
Stair
Newton J. Baker
Ditigen
Owen D. Young. Traylor
Chicago
James A. Reed
Missoni
Florida
Ohio
James B. Cox
Florida Democrats Reject Appeal for Uninstructed Delegates
Florida Democratic committee rejects Jobeth Shouse appeal and sets a presidential primary for June 7. Roosevelt supporters hail the move as a victory for a primary over free delegate allocation. Ballot entries must be filed with the secretary of state at least 20 days before the primary. Oil meet set for Tyler dates April 14-15 announced by Carl A. Young of Dallas.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Fis
Jobeth Shouse
Florida Democratic Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Bhouse
Florida Committee
Tyler Dallas
Texas
Souithwestern
American Petroleum Institute Division of Production
Tyler
Carl A. Young
Dallas
Jost and Rogers Discuss Aviation Confidence in Tulsa Scene
In a clipped telegraph from Tulsa dated February 20 the speaker notes scarce hotel rooms in Claremore and voices concerns over aviation pilots. He claims pilots are expensive to recruit and questions experience character and dependability while hinting at salary cuts and pressure on pilots, signaling broader aviation policy issues. The missive ends with a sign off from Will Rogers addressing Governor Bil Murray.
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Tulsa
Okla
Jost
Chicago
Claremore
Elgin
Bil Murray
Convict Fails to Hang Self in Ohio Penitentiary
Pat McDermott, condemned for killing Canton Daily News editor Don Meilett, attempted suicide by hanging in his cell at Ohio penitentiary. Guards found him suspended from a gar n, cut him down, and he was revived with no apparent injuries.
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Columbts
Otda
Pat McDermott
Don FR. Meilett
Canton Daily News
Hig Tell
Ohilo
McDermott
League of Nations Assembly Report Sparks Tense Reactions
Geneva February 20 5 The League of Nations secretariat prepared for an assembly convocation after China requested it and not due to council impotence. Naotake Sato Japanese delegate faced laughter as he defended Japan’s Manchuria Shanghai interests, while spectators jeered at remarks about force and world disarmament efforts.
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Geneva
League of ‘Nations
Shanghai
Heitman
Joseph Paul Boncour
Chine
Naotake Sato
Kanke
Japan
Manchuria
Nine Million Japanese Vote at Polls in General Election
Approximately nine million Japanese voters turned from Shanghai news to vote in the general election as government officials prepared to meet the League of Nations over Shanghai and Manchuria. The Japanese reply to the league council was prepared today and will be sent to Geneva tomorrow. Officials say it will challenge the council’s polices and include firm language regarding China’s actions in calling a special session of the league assembly.
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TORIO
Shanghai
League of Nations Assembly
Geneva
Manchuria
League Council
Ti Wes
China
Cailling
League Assembly
Estate Inventory for Dan Sullivan Left by Dan Bullyan
Probate court records show an estate valued at about 790,250 with an undivided half interest in D. Sullivan and Company Bank valued at 760,000 and property holdings in Bexey and Zeyulle scoughies totaling 30,250. The paper lists no claims or debts and directs the estate to descend according to the laws of distribution.
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Dan Bullyan
Sen
D.j.,bulliyan
D. Sullivan and Company Bank
Erty
Bexey
Zeyulle Scoughies
Mexico City Bishop Named to Lead Cathedral Attendance
The central department announced Bishop Maximino Ruiz, senior bishop of the Mexico City area, has registered and been assigned to officiate at the Mexico City cathedral when Catholic services resume. Brigades were halted after the clergy restriction law was enacted weeks ago.
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Mexico City
Maximino Ruiz
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