Sino-Japanese clashes reported in Jehol Province
Reports from Nanking describe renewed hostilities along the Jehol border with Chinese forces claiming Japanese incursions repulsed at Shi River near Winfangchuan and a town north of Abonkaikwan captured by Japan. Outposts attacked and troop trains bombed. observers doubt a broad offensive imminent.
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Shanghai
van. T
TNS
Jehol
Ching
Nanking
Chaopang
Vehol
Abonkaikwan
Jrprdess
Chines
Shi River
Winfangchuan
Shabchao
Baiyane
French Stiffen Sino-Jap Stand
Paris reports France hardens line with Japan over China after Premier Bonnenur met with Ambassador De Marteil to Tokyo. France warns Japan that continuing military actions risk a false stance and the aim to restore a Manchu empire is implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Japan
Paul Bonenur
de Miar‘tei
Tokio
de Martel
Jepsa
Farley Urges Free Hand for Roosevelt Selections
Baltimore January 7 James A Farley Democratic national chairman urged the party s strong men to let the president elect Roosevelt freely select the best available for each office He warned that the coming Roosevelt administration will put democracy on trial by not hampering his choice of appointees He said Democratic leaders must contribute to another long spell of democracy in government
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Baltimore
James A. Farley
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
One Cent a Day Pays Up to $100 a Month
An advertisement offers a plan promising up to 100 dollars monthly for a small daily payment. It asks readers to mail name age and address with a promised return and a 10 day processing period, mentioning Bond and a Dierks Missouri address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang Ceruatty Cattence Co
Dierks Mlép
Bansea City
Peilve Ust
Promoter linked to jewel theft ring in Hollywood
Detectives trail a deep handsome promoter as the brains behind a $41,000 Belly Compson jewel robbery. Police tie him to a Chicago gang blamed for a $30,000 Helene Costello heist and a $87,000 Four Marx brothers loss. The gang allegedly targets affluent homes and demands 20 percent of the value for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
INS
Thein Tist
Socis
Ché Film Capital
Joe Tayor
Chicago
Helene Costello
Zeppo Merx
Marx Brothers
Cospelio
Posse Captures 4 Bandits After Bank Heist Kills Cashier
WALKERVILLE Mich Jan 4 A posse of 100 state police deputies and citizens cornered four bandits near Colfax Swamp after a bank hold up at Ealeya State Bank left the cashier dead. One bandit Wayne Thompson 27 of Brownington Tra was wounded. The others Elmer Zeller 25 Pendleton Ind Robert Zehoman 28 and Harley Aneto 29 Indianapolis said they would surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerville
Mich
Ealeya State Bank
Cacier
Colfax Swamp
Wayne Thompson
Broonington
Tra
Elmer Zeller
Pendlewn
Ind
Robert Zehoman
Harley Aneto
Indianapails
Drys Plan Jubilee Meeting At Trevis Park Church
A Wassmerling marks the anniversary of the Lie Flehteenth Amendment with a Jubilee meeting at Trevis Park Methodist Church Ipom. Southern Methodist University officials and state leaders will speak, joined by local ministers and women’s groups. The event promotes The Light rental service and related ads in January directories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Drys
Wassmerling
Trevis Park Methodist Church
Ipom
Janush
Ruspices
WCT
CC. Selectman
Southern Methodist University
Mra Claude TD
van Waals
Tn Wot
Nies
Ban Antmin W
Toy, Praners
Harlandale
C.T U
Weather data and forecasts amid scattered notes
The fragmentary report lists temperatures and precipitation for January with irregular figures and dates. It mentions readings around 68 to 86 degrees, rain expectations of 0.05 and 0.46 inches, and monthly deficits. Portions reference storm conditions, cloud cover, visibility, and near coastal areas including San Antonio and New Orleans, with notes on ceilings and winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salim
Nike Berroa
Oita
Malas
New Orleans
San Antonia
Galvestons
Debts to Top Agenda for Roosevelt Inauguration
Washington Jan 7 The conference between Provident Roosevelt and Lee Stinson in New York set for next week will focus on European debts before any major policy moves. France and satellites are nearly in default awaiting the inauguration to press for debt relief while Asia trades and Western commerce loom as broader stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. G
INS
Provident-wheel
Roosevelt
Lee Telary
State Stinson
New York
Clemency Plea Seeks Death-Row Mother Beatrice Snipes
Governor Tara C. Blackwood is asked to grant clemency to Beatrice Perguson Snipes, an expectant mother sentenced to death for the rural policeman’s fatal shooting. The petition, signed by hundreds of Southerners, asks for commutation before her baby is born in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
INS
Tara C. Blackwood
Mercy
Humanity
Beatrice Perguson Snipes
South
American savant sees revival of arts in America
LOS ANGELES Jan. Renowned German writer Dr. Llon PenehLwanger arrived in Los Angeles from the Grand Canyon on his first tour of this country. He predicts a distinct revival of public interest in literature, philosophy and the arts due to changed economic conditions, noting that American pocketbooks may be thinner than before but intellect is rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Amarr Juan
Llon PenehLwanger
Grand Canyor
Wanted Take Charge of 491 Million Dollars in Silv
Washington report details a plea to mobilize 491 million silver dollars held as a reserve against depreciating paper currency. United States Treasurer Woods notes the silver could bolster government economy as a real asset if minted instead of printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Uncle Sam
United States
Woods
Senate
Penny Pinchers Hit by Legion Chief at Banquet
Louis A. Johnson national commander of the American Legion warned that reckless economy is threatening national defense. Speaking at a banquet, he attacked proposed cuts to the army and navy reserve camps National Guard ROTC and Citizens Military Training camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dei
Uouse Janny
Louis A. Johnson
American Legion
Johnson
Army and Navy
National Guard
Col White to Talk to Legion Post
Col Herbert A. White retired former judge advocate of the American Legion near San Antonio is slated to speak at a weekly meeting. Anthony Katal will organize, with Raymond Phelps as commander and Andrew Upworth presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. White
Legion Post
Herbert A. White
Anneral
Fighth Corya
Wilndarea
San Antonio
Buatneas
Mrn
Iwnehenni
Anthony Katal al
Intrigue and maneuver in Forty third Texas legislature scene
Austin and nearby capitol buzz as lawmakers, job seekers, and Ferguson loyalists converge at Ferguson headquarters and speaker race offices. Amid postponed appointments, Johnson and Stevenson lead in a tight bid for speaker while Caldwell announces a seating challenge, promising a bitter, politicking week in the Forty third legislature.
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Aublin
Jan
INS
Forty-third
House of Representatives
Ferguson Forum
James B. Perguzon
Austin
House
A. P. Johnson
Garrhea Springs
Johnson
John
Post Holiday Slump Hits Year End
Washington report notes a wide year end slump in business during the final week of 1832 with generally lower production and reduced railroad freight. Post Christmas sales are expected to lift January buying as prices remain favorable for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Jan
Commerce Department
Stimson Aide Transferred To Fort Bliss Cavalry Unit
Captain Eugene Rognier, long serving as military aide to Secretary of State Stimson, is reassigned to the First Cavalry Division at Fort Bliss Texas. The move follows prior political frictions over civilian officials having military aides and is described by the War Department as a routine change.
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Washington, D. Co
Eugene A. Roegnter
Stimson
Fort Bills
Texas
Rogier
Giimeon
Army Orders and Assignments Report
Washington releases list of army orders with personnel carrier assignments and relocations. Notable entries include Jan Tay ze Bollowine and Paul T. Hayne among officers, with movements to Fort Bum and Fort Word. The dispatch notes retirements and awaiting pre vid orders while The Light's Free Rental Directory is advertised for Wednesday at Pigsty Wiggly Stores.
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Washington
Tay Ze
Karl Ringwald
Annerh B. Tate
A. Wert Pulnt
Fort Bum Houston
Willina
Fort
Mitford
A. Lynch Jr
Tata Fetterman Venpliot
the Light
Disputed tale of Cleveland businessman ends in police questioning
Police questioned Barry Stanley a prominent Cleveland businessman as discrepancies emerged in his account of his past. Stanley, 33, allegedly fled Colorado after a theft conviction and used an assumed name, Glet Smeeman, with prior arrests in Michigan and Missouri. He faces a three year term in Colorado and agreed to travel unguarded to plead his case. local authorities reported inconsistencies about his age and previous sentences, while a former sweetheart helped expose him.
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Cleveland
Jan
Barry Stanley
Colorado
Branley
Glet Smeéeman
Stanley
Hatley
Smeeman
Twce
Michigan
Missouri
AFG Charged With Plotting Bank Failures
Washington witnesses describe alleged RF C conduct in Chicago. John A. Carroll. Melvin Trainor named. small independent banks denied loans while larger banks allegedly gained control. Dawes Bank loan cited as decisive. Remarks accuse RF C of bias against small banks and conspiratorial withholding of funds.
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Washington
BD. C
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Chicago
Senate Banking and
John A. Carroll
Carroll
Melvin A. Trainor
R. F
Mills
Wash-ington
R. F.C
Belp
Federal ‘Board
Woodland Trust and Brines Bank
R. TC
Cotsage Grove
People’s National
RB. F. C
Unie
Dawes Vets
Dawes Bank
Chicas
I. FP
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Jehol Province
Chaoyang
Nipponese
Weller
Ats Tadar
Clarence Darrow
James
Iggy
Varecha
Darrow
Joseph W. Nosek
Veracha
Posse
Ml Pour Varant
Dial Fannin
Tght
Pronental
Bo Abilene
Albuquerdue
Amarilla
Garai
Tuttaly
Chexenne
Woo
Dallan
Texae
Rain
Denver
Tale
Dee Moinan
Inwa
Rae
Dodee Chey
Kena
Paso
Fort Ernith
Toray
Ieee
Helena
Herysiom
Or Horch
City
Louseilig
Raw
Iain
Artery
Winnzey
FDA
Sttinson
Bumnon
Orient
Bla
Vamgis Tnt
Slamine Meying
Wiraimacharki Nerotig
Trent Tele
Metapty
America
Savant
Legion
Ferguson
Jim
Miriam A. Ferguson
Coxe Stevenso
Jurellen
A. P. Jonpson
Winter Garden
Stevenson & Ferguson
Stevenson
Blevenson
Jane ¥. McCallum
Frank Dennison
Temple
State Highway Commission
Dennison
Jobeeekern
Louise Snow Phinney
Mabel Berry
Bit
McCulough
AFG
Hertzberg
Hertzler
Ehik
Sali Galt
Walinlin
Wiamond Engagionen
Winie Fiaweesd
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