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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1932

Page

3

Jap deplores boycott move in Tokyo address

In Tokyo on February 24 Unekichi Yoneyama president of the Mitsui Trust and Rotary founder expressed deep regret at an American backed boycott movement against Japan. He spoke to about 300 Japanese readers and warned that emotional appeals cannot resolve international problems. The item ends with an advertising note urging listing of vacant property by Crockett 2400.

Tokio UINS United States Japan Unekichi Yoneyame Mitsui Trust Rotary Yokohama

Americans Seek to Join Chinese Army

Hundreds of American visitors from across the country seek to enlist in the Chinese army in San Francisco but are politely refused. Consulate attaches report more than 49 letters arrive daily from men asking to join.

San Francisco Baye

Chinese commander vows resistance as Japanese troops near Shanghai

General Tsai Ting-Hai tours Chenju headquarters and warns 60,000 more Japanese troops are en route to reinforce General Uyeda, bringing total to about 185,000. He stresses China will resist invasion without offensive action, condemns Japanese civilian bombing as war crimes, and notes civilian casualties exceed 5,500 while trenches and dugouts line miles behind the front.

Vea Shanghai Tsai Ting-Hai Uyeda Bhanghal Clingsanny Amy Canll Tsai Chenju Ponelpte Teal Mie Chinese Republic Pal Kenkiehi Uyede Chiang Hai-Shek China Snengiat

Japan's Plans Kept Secret

Tokyo reports secrecy again cloaking military developments as Japan plans to increase the expeditionary force to Shanghai. The cabinet ordered censorship to hide actions, while the public mostly supports the government though wary of potential foreign economic reprisals.

TORIO Japan Shanghai Cab

Japanese and Chinese forces clash near Woosung

Reports describe heavy fighting on the Woosung front with Japanese reinforcements rumored and a large Chinese toll over four days. Authorities say two divisions may sail, while Tsai Ting Kai reports 2200 killed or wounded and 5500 Chinese civilians dead or injured. International settlement orders mass smallpox vaccinations for refugees from Hongkew and nearby districts.

Weosung Uyeda Japan Woosunng Kiangwan Tsai Ting-Kai Klhed Perioc International Settlement Hongkew Chipei Snt

Death of US flyer Robert Short confirmed in China

Shanghai reports confirm American aviator Robert Short, serving with the Chinese army, was shot down near Soochow after engaging three Japanese bombers. Death acknowledged. US officials seek details amid international protest and diplomatic notes. Short, born in Aberdeen Washington, 28, had prior Army Air Reserve ties and a Riverside, California schooling incident.

Shanghai Kuotaln Nanking Ftcral Reterh Short Soochow Antericsin Weosung Ahres Pureult Short Washington United States Army Air Reserve Corps Army Riverside Callt Aberdeen Wash United States Robert Short INS Robert M. Short L. & Gile and Company Uney Nelson ‘T. Johnson China Consi Wyllis BR. Peck Cartier

Turkish mariage in Istanbul for Grew and English

In Istanbul on February 24 the civil marriage of Anka Grew daughter of U S ambassador Joseph C. Grew to Robert English was scheduled for tomorrow with a ceremony at Istanbul city hall and a reception at the embassy on Saturday along with a religious service.

Istanbul Turkey Anka United States Joseph CG. Grew Robert English

Committee Favors Wheat Donations Move in Senate

Washington Feb 24 The senate agriculture committee reported on the North- North-Hulow resolution to supply arm board wheat for relief of Thurians and livestock in the near Northwest.

Washington, D. C Senate Agrenture Committee Norheck-Hulow Near Northwest

Stunting Airplane Alarms District Sends Housewives to Call Police

An airplane reportedly flew low over Lamar Street and North New Braunfels Avenue Wednesday morning, prompting anxious housewives to phone police. The aircraft's registration number was not obtained.

Lamar Street New Braunfels Avenue

Lightenberger Wakes Bong N Holdup

Continued from page one the defense attorney urged a $1000 bond but the judge deemed the defendant likely to flee. The officer said he had been jailed in Guadalupe County and wished to see his wife and two children as he awaited further proceedings.

Tenberger Paul Kilddy Finch Anderson

Injured worker wins lump sum in workmen’s comp case

George Sarvey, a Medina county drill worker, was awarded 4300 as a lump sum after seeking to reverse weekly payments. Judge B J MacMullan approved the settlement from St Paul Mercury mutal demnity. Sarvey argued a lump sum would let him start a business or buy a farm and gain independence. The case stemmed from a May 1931 accident when a casing pipe fell on him.

Lan Wea Ariller Federal Alstriet Rourk B. J. MacMullan George Sarvey Sarvey Medina County Or & Farm Iimes St. Paul Mercury Todemnity Company Damant

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