Bombard March Into Shanghai Hints Escalating Siege
The dispatch describes American troops and foreign detachments mobilized around Shanghai with cavalry tanks and volunteer infantry. Japanese forces fortified harbor and town with 37 warships directing fire, while barricades failed to close off surrounding Chinese districts. The narrative notes Chinese troops estimated at 24,000 and continuing Japanese demands to break up anti-Japanese elements.
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Stratesie Points
American Mariner
Ateoue Hoig
Snochow Ceck
Hokew Ant
Yangtzensteietorth
Stanghsi
Whitieyerat
Muageg Acth Ger
Freeh Rouse
Desihe Japserse
ZEMO Advertised Skin Relief Product History
An old advert promotes ZEMO as a long standing skin relief product claiming relief for conditions like eczema and rashes. The copy mentions widespread availability through druggists and lists prices such as 110 and 129, with various misspellings and marketing jargon.
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Zemo
Birrark
Remove The Cause of Rheumatism
An old remedy claims to purge rheumatism within 44 hours using a “wereldig formula.” The ad promotes quick relief and energy, promising pain removal and renewed vitality after consumption. It references medical suppliers and a contact path for purchase.
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Mbale
Beasley
Tray Fae
Futuristic Transport Claims and Ocean Skimming Concepts
A fragmented report discusses ideas from industry figures on moving vehicles across water by lifting them to the surface for skim travel. It mentions odor deterrents, high speed ambitions near 110 miles per hour, and a proposed mechanism reducing water resistance to enable rapid transit over oceans.
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Miami
Gil Wood
Madine
Chinese Defense Withdrawals and New Japanese Demands
A Chinese defense around Shanghai, estimated at 17 000, faces Japanese pressure to withdraw. General Murai responded to Wu Teb Chia, the Chinese mayor, noting decisive Japanese action if dissent continues. China pledges not to retaliate further while Beijing demands concessions and apologies from Shanghai authorities.
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Wu Teb-Chia
Murai
Jenanese
Shanghai
Marure
U S Waits Jap and British Replies in Shanghai Crisis
United States prepares decisive action in Shanghai as Japan and Britain send evasive signals. London and Berlin weigh a pacific blockade while Washington seeks explicit positions from Tokyo and London on how to defuse the crisis. Concerns grow over a possible naval maneuver and any move could threaten American ships on the Yangtze.
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U. S
Washingtu. FC
United States
Shanghai
Japan
Great Britain
United Ey
Dritwin
London
Mrefers
State Department
Tvin American Consu
Edwin S. Considgham
Emerzence
Sapanese
Banbinis
Shanghei
Germany
League Takes Orient Stand Against Japanese Aggression
Geneva dispatch reports the League of Nations won’t accept force to solve Sino-Japanese tensions. The council, led by Josey Paul-Tromnenus, reaffirmed treaty obligations and referenced the U S note urging Japan to honor treaty rights. The stance signals firm international pressure amid ongoing Tokyo clashes.
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Geneva
INS
Shanghai
Josey Paul-Tromnenus
Japan
League of Nations
Uniud
Arate Suirasan
Tokio
United States
Escape Plot Recalls Jail Break By A Prisoner Named McKenzie
Sheriff Hausser reports a jail escape involving a prisoner tied to a death cell bed, using a sharpened spoon handle, a wire rope, and improvised tools. A man resembling McKenzie was seen near the jail, with authorities estimating the escape at 4 9 p m. and seeking the fugitive in San Antonio or nearby houses.
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B. T. Brastear
Cete
Fenthett
Amisser
Renaie
Tete
Jrillard
Shoral
Hausser
Sion Street
Wousser
Ato- Konzie
San Antonio
McKenzie
Owen W. Kilday
Aubrey Tropkins
Noted Jail Break Drama Surrounds McKenzie Case
Police seek captured escapee McKenzie amid a nationwide manhunt with Captain Hopkins and Sheriff Hausser leading efforts. Investigators distributed 4000 photos and fingerprints while officials discuss next steps. Details recount McKenzie's repeated attempts since 1900 and public interest.
Retires After 50 Years at Throttle
CHICAGO Jan 23 Thornne Cosgrove veteran engineer of the Chicago North Western railway made his last run at the throttle of the Chicago to Denver express after nearly 50 years of service. Cosgrove who was 70 years old December 10 retired to his home at 4092 Washington boulevard. Among nine other selections to retire in Thoms as A. Newnham of Waukegan the world telegraph clock for 41 years.
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Chicago
Thornne Cosgrove
Chicago & North Western Railway
Denver
Cosgrove
Washington Boulevard
Thomsas A. Newnham
Waukepen
Gull Seizes Diamond From Hotel Room Cherub Scene
In San Francisco on January 31 Mare Tezenh Molinson of Chiciya reported a seagull took a purse and a diamond from an open drawer near her hotel room. She later found the bird in the room with the missing jewelry.
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San Francisco
Mare Tezenh Molinson
Chiciya
Ble
Sbe
Burglar Invades the Courthouse in Tan City
A burglar broke into the Hoxurr municipal courthouse climbing a waterspout and entering the clerk’s office. He smashed a wall safe and then moved to the probation department, knocking off the combination of another safe, as police search for the suspect.
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Doston
Tan
Hox Urr
Apul
McAllen Audit Reports Highlight 71 Dollar Irregularities
Walden June 28 irregularities over 71.00 found in City of McAllen books. Audits covered Feb 1, 19 to Jan 31, 1981. Initial review by C. D. Turner and Co of McAllen. Ernst and Ernst of Dallas later rechecked records and issued a standard report to the commission. City warrants and debt listed.
Rates for Flying Surfer Decline in Express Services
Air travel announces dramatic fare cuts with a New York to Washington route via Newark Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore slashing one way to 10 dollars and round trip to 180 dollars. Other city pairs show similar reductions as schedules shift to lower rates. Mail- order rental service promoted with contact details as part of the notice.
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Tno
New York
Washington
Via
Newark
Philadelphia
Winnington
Baltimore
Fnilimore
Shell Refinery to Be Improved at Houston Channel
A refinery improvement project on the Houston ship channel, costing around 250,000 dollars, will start in about 20 days. The Shell Petroleum corporation announced the plan, stating it will provide work for between 60 and 75 men.
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Shell
Uinu
Houston
Sheil Etenleum Corporation
Innent
Accidental pistol discharge claims a fatality
A man died from an accidental pistol discharge in a forest room after a hotel incident. The victim, 48 year old Miller, was reportedly cleaning a pistol when it discharged. Investigators are reviewing the events and whether any negligence occurred.
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Huuspan
Ing
Miller
Miller Feld Hotel
Quina La Roche Promises Vitality Through Tonic
An ad claims women need not be beautiful to attract men, praising vitality and pep. It extols Quina La Roche a tonic with quinine bark extracts, port wine, and nutrients, marketed by F. Fongera and Co. in New York, asserting strong physical and mental benefits and a wine flavor.
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Qne
Wee Jae Mike
Quina la Roche
la Roche
America
Quina la Hache
F. Fongera and Co
New York
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