Chinese and Japanese clash near Kiangwan frontline
Observer reports ongoing fighting along the Yangtze front with Chinese defenses holding west of Miaochungen while Japanese reinforcements of about 1000 men arrived by supply ships and trains to bolster the Kiangwai sector. Chinese Red Cross says reserves advance as optimism grows among troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klungwan
Worsung
Yangtze
Etanugwan
Tachang
Miaochunechen
Iwo
Miaochingchen
Kiangswan
Tokyo
Ninth Division
Young John Garner Faces Early Congressional Turmoil
The 1882 story follows John N Garner as he enters Fifty-eighth Congress taking a bold stand against Roosevelt’s Cuban reciprocity, breaking with his party to defend his Texas platform. He builds influence quietly, meets leaders, pushes local projects, and earns respect through procedural fairness and steady wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Garner
Congress
Roosevelt
House
Garner
Japs plan use of air and sea to stop Chinese gains
Japanese high command intends to use air forces and navy to block Chinese army reinforcements moving toward Shanghai. Warships to deter Yangtse River crossings at Nanking and along Kin- Klang and Hankow. Reports say 30,000 troops under General Chiang Fah-Kwei’s Fourth army may be heading toward Shanghai, fueling these measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
China
Shanghai
Towle
Sotochow
Hangkow
Yangtse
Nanking
Shanghei
Kin- Klang
Hankow
Chiang Fah-Kwei
Yuochow
Shangwai
Jobless Find Work in Nationwide Hiring Drive
New York February 27 reports a nationwide job drive sponsored by the American Federation of Labor and allied groups shows 100,143 jobs created in 130 days. officials expect the program to meet its full quota within 30 days as more workers gain employment through the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
American Region
American Federation of Labor
Woman questioned after spying fears in city building
Mrs. C. D. Walirath of the San Antonio Loan and Trust building seeks police help to identify a woman seen prowling the corridor for several days. She notes the visitor’s furtive glances and a prior sighting months ago before a robbery by assailants who slugged W. H. Wilke of Wilze Security in the Aztec building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Walirath
San Antonio
Wilze Security Company
Aztec Building
Tokio Hints at Reprisals
Tokitoa February 27 officials hinted that full compliance with four powers guidance on protecting the international settlement of Bhangwal may not be possible by Japanese military officials. Army commanders could not commit to future troop disembarkation sites and the removal of warships from the Waangpoo river near the settlement drew considerable anxiety. Formal replies are being prepared for transmission to the four governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Uxlay
Bhangwal
Waangpoo
Ais
Alice
Geneva
League of Nations
Japan
Headlin
Stimson
Jettor
Wek
W. W. Yen
Council
China
League
League Assembly
Save
Hoover Plans Broad Court Reform to Quicken Justice
Washington February 27 President Hoover’s long awaited recommendation to Congress would tighten procedures to deter crime and speed up cases. The plan seeks grand jury changes, plea flexibility for the accused, simpler district court procedures, tougher criminal appeals, and more federal judges to curb delays caused by lawyers and bankruptcies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Congress
Oil Station Man Killed in Wreck Near Kirby
Ada Harte wig 25 operated a tiny ster ion at Randolph eid and was killed when his automobile overturned near Kirby Pridsy night. Deputies Mangold and Griffitna said he was thrown from the car and died at the scene. no witnesses were found. He was alone in the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Hartewig
Randolph Eid
Kirby
Pridsy
Ener Itt
Creeree Mangold
Raymond Griffitna
Martial Law Retained in East Texas Oil Field
Governor Sterling clung to military authority to enforce conservation laws in the East Texas oil field despite a federal court ruling limiting his martial law powers. He ordered Gen Wolters to enforce the governor's directives, while the Texas Railroad Commission continued to oversee conservation in other parts of the four county area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
R. S. Sterling
East Teans
Jacob F. Wol‘tera
Texas National
Texas Railroad Commission
Eugene Constantin
J. E
Eight More Injunction Suits Filed in East Texas
In Tyler Texas February lawsuits seek to restrain enforcement of conservation regulations in the East Texas field. Plaintiffs include Bill and Dave Oll corporation Side-Rowe oil company Tide-Tayloe Oil company and others against Governor Sterling and the railroad commission. Some wells remain under martial law while one injunction targeted governor on military subordinates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Texas
East Texas
R. 5. Sterling
Railroad Commission
Eugen Constantin
J. &. Wrather
Bill and Dave Ol] Corporation
Side-Rowe Ol Company
Ian
Tide-Tayloe Oil Company, Inc
Dnperator Ol Company
Mie Nottly Btar Ol Corporation
T. W. Murray
Whittle Kavanaugh Corporation
Peoples Petroleum Producers
Ine
Wall of water kills in Edgewick flood tragedy
In western Washington after Chinook winds and heavy rains a deadly torrent washed through Edgewick, killing Ira Moore and his wife, Elwood Clagett, and two children Rosemary and Margaret, with other flood and avalanche victims also reported as rivers rose and transport lines failed. Work crews continued digging for bodies as marooned families fled valley flooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sfatile
Washington
Castades
Edgewick
Rae
Puyallup
Columbia River
Edgewiee
Ira Moore
Ermadle Moore
Res
Elwood Clagett
Dirs
Wilam Blade
Rosemary
Margaret
Gust Balder
High Point
Issaquan
George Johnson
Gusta
Skagit River
Canson
Ruling Delays Texas Port Work Over Local Contribution
Comptroller General McCarl issued an opinion to Secretary Hurley delaying any work on the Port Isabel section of the Brownsville Port Isabel Branns Pass protest until local interests deliver the full legally required contribution. The ruling also stated that any excess or refundable portion could be refunded when construction is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Washington, D. C
McCarl Nm
Hurley
Port Isabel
Brownsville
Port Isabel-Branns Pass
Sterling Speaker at Pearsall Meet
Annual banquet in Pearsall features Winter Garden district products. Governor Rosa Sterling 64 principal speaker with J. K. Mattox as master of ceremonies. Held March, by Pearsall chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearsall, Fen
Winter Garden District
Pearsall
China Declines to Trust League in Geneva Session
Geneva February reports that China, via W. W. Yen, refused unreserved league cooperation and signaled intent to widen the Shanghai conflict. Delegates from France, Britain, Germany and Italy hurriedly discussed responses as Japan pressed for a session framed as saving Japan rather than aiding China. The league faces a dilemma over responsibility for the war and possible changes in Shanghai concessions.
Casing Gunman Slain in Casino Shootout
A dramatic casino raid ended when a bandit leader with a missing arm was fatally shot after guests sought cover. The attackers fired into the dining room as Oakford and Davis reloaded. Perkins was wounded by a stray bullet while a bandit used him as a shield before both criminals were killed. Police found a tailor label dated May 14, 1830 on the leader’s clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakford
Davis
Perkins
Burns
Yarborough
Chicago
Solon Denies Garner Post in National Organization
Solon rejects any claim of appointing Garner as national campaign manager, asserting Garner is not a candidate for president and that the speaker acts only for himself, not on behalf of Garner or any national representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Committee
Garner
Rampalen
Japan Drives Cotton Imports From United States
New York February 27 figures show Japan continues heavy cotton purchases, reaching about 1,500,002 bales since August 1, more than double last year’s for Nippon. China also buys more, with about 833,769 bales this period versus 246,676 a year earlier, reducing U S surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
U. S
New York
Chine
Old-time dance at Martinez social club ady and ten
Community note announces an old-time dance at Martinez social club with Beck's orchestra and a 25 cent admission. The event lists performers Macdona Gat. Fick and Dane jing. a dance opening at Turner Club Hall in Troy Floyd's. Local residents urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinez Docial Club
Bat
Beck's Orch
Adyan
Turner Glub Hall
Troy Floyd
Tadv
Hearst Ranch Flight Stuns as Lockheed Zooms In
San Simeon California Feb 21 Hal Raatth charts a swift ride from Los Angeles to Hearst ranch in a Lockheed aircraft. The flight astonishes locals with a state of the art machine carving past telephone poles and bringing lighted air fields to the vast property. Will Rogers notes the wealth and activity surrounding the project amid vast American expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Simeon
Calit
Hearst Ranch
Los Angeles
Hal Raatth
Lockheed
S' Ford
Dawes
Both Sides in China Wearied as Shanghai Conflict Drags On
Washington experts report both Japanese and Chinese forces show signs of weariness after four months of fighting in the snow and rain. Neither side has gained a decisive edge, and both would welcome a possible end to the undeclared war. Truce prospects appear likelier than the U S five point plan backed by Britain France and Italy. Japan continues to reinforce Shanghai, but many believe its troops would embrace a peaceful exit if a face-saving formula is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Shanghai
Sea of Mond
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Open Forum Letter Addresses Optimism Over Pessimism
A reader signs William Harris urging a constructive view in the Open Forum letters column. The letter argues against doom and gloom in public discourse and appeals for optimism and constructive dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forumi
Tilbet
Daily
Forum
Readers Urge Visible Clock In San Antonio Theaters
A letter to the editor from L A DERKOWTTZ criticizes San Antonio theaters for not displaying clocks. The writer notes patrons often have limited time and suggests placing a clearly visible clock in all venues to help audiences manage their schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
L, A
Derkowttz
Man Found Slain Near Cleveland Field
A young man between 20 and 25 was found shot to death near Cleveland airport early today. The body lay on the grass with a half burned cigar in hand, and police suspect gang murder. Investigators noted possible links to a feud involving the Parello and Lonarda clans after a recent double shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Field
Cleveland
Ohio
Zaid
Thureday
Parello
Lonarda
Seabury Delays Roosevelt Action On Farley Critique
Seabury, chief counsel for a New York City government inquiry, condemned Tammany Hall and attacked Governor Roosevelt for delaying action on charges linked to Farley. He warned against a national menace posed by Tammany influence during a charity dinner for the city charter committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oicinnal
Samuel Beabury
Haletadter Legislative Committee
New York City
Tammany Hall
Franklin D.rosevelt
Geabury
New York
Wen
Creeative
Iy Farley
Beanury
Chinese Make Brickyard of Hongkew Under Bombardment
The Hongkew district in Shanghai is being reduced to a brickyard under Chinese bombardment. Chinese guns fire almost nightly, deterring spies and demolishing Japanese owned storefronts. The Odeon theater is a brick shell, the Russian church ruined, and traffic rules urge speed through cross streets near Chinese outposts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris5
Harris
Bhanghat
Hongkew
iHongkew
Ube
Odeon Theater
Tottering
Hull
Szechuen Road
Official note on U S flier Robert Short death
An aviation bureau in Nanking informed the U S Consul General that American aviator Robert Short was killed in a crash at Soochow on February 22. A body believed to be Short arrived for identification as authorities and officials work to confirm the identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehangha
One Aviation Bureau
Nanking
United States
Edwin 8. Cunningham
Robert Short
Soochow
Short
Also Mentioned on This Page
China Lines Holding
Danny
Botat Oan
Meesity
Kn von Tate
OSE Ps
Inberzys Resar
Rede Am Dm
Bandar
Soutrwestens Fing
Peecipiiatian
Nena
Leni
Okloberom
New Herlen
Lingbal
Aend
Oeed
Weary von Tiumste
Abilene
Amshlie
Atlanta
Cleody
Chiara
Clewe
Olin
Stont
Cinedy
Ean Moustan
Racmae Cup
Maret
George Rothwell Brown
Solon
Ines Dccarter
Fifteenth Congressional District
Burgess
Lone Star Democrats
Senate
Wyman End
Texas-Merican
Capitol
ILTL
The
Boar's Head
Joe Cannon
Judge Garner
Uvelde
Teras
Cannen
Joe
John W. Garner
Houston Post
John N. Garter
Dvalde
Capital
Gordon Russell
Bt Rea
Eagle Pass
Aransas Pass
Court of Claims
Young Garner
Statuary Hall
Gam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
Cannon
Clay
Gates Blaine
Crisp
Carlisle
Athier
del Flo
Berero E. Payne
del Rio
Garter
Payne
Gamer
Foxy
Serann Payne
Mary Lou
Atali
KTAA
Cail
Sterling
Gandit
City News
Southern
Blue Bayan Stenpin
Jon It
Macdona
Gat
Fick
Danejing
Young, Will Rogers
Open Forum
William Harris
Seabury
Farley
U.S. Flier
Cb. Sherp
Wet Minater Kpiritualirt Temple
Bouth Pine Skrol Goemeres
Wop Om
Bunterseon
Prises Weeth
Crookett
Renember
Finn Antonio
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!