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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1932

Page

4

Shanghai Dispatch Warns of Air Attacks Endangering Foreigners

Gibbon s Shanghai report describes Japanese air raids near the international concession. Bombs fall near the Maries of the international concession endangering foreigners including Americans. A girl witnesses a roof collapse at the Shanghai station while noting the Commercial Press plant and a library fire. The scene shows growing hostilities and concern for neutral lives in the area.

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Rum tax case ends in $15000 fine for Dana Lorraine

Dana Lorraine a wealthy California Texas manufacturer and inventor was fined $15000 by U S District Judge Pavel J McCormack after conviction on two counts of income tax returns fraud The judge ruled entertainment expenses including hotel and promotional costs may be listed but not alcohol purchases The government had a civil suit and liens against Lorraine totaling 55000 related to the case The inventor was sentenced to 20 days in jail.

Los Angeles Dana Lorraine California Texas Pavel J. McCorranrk Cormick Lorraine Janse Suma

Man sues for money back over misrepresented violin

Bailey bought a violin claimed to be by John Furber, English maker, later said to be by Thomas Perry with dispute over authorship. Judge J G Gary dismissed the case, but Judge W W True man reversed, holding Bailey entitled to a refund for what he paid.

Winnipeg Jan Sam Hailes Bailey Mises John Furber Feperta Thomas Perry Mublin Ronterporters Furber J. G. Gary Aail WW. A. Trueman Court of Approl Finke

Foreigners Report Aftermath of Battle at Shanghai

Witnesses return to the International settlement speak of horrid scenes at a dressing station where civilians filled the space. Among the dead are babies and children with severe injuries. Chinese doctors struggle to cope with a constant influx of wounded soldiers and civilians under extreme pressure.

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Britain warns Japan over Shanghai settlement rights

Washington reports that Britain and Japan agreed under pressure from the United States that foreign rights in the Shanghai international settlement and the Shanghai Mansion area would be respected. Secretary of State Salmon announced after meeting with President Hoover and the cabinet that consults with Britain’s ambassador led to assurances there would be no municipal occupation by Japan unless life or government order required it. The Japanese government has conveyed a similar guaranty to the United States.

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Snowstorm Kills Hundreds of Quail in Nebraska Fields

Early winter snow in north Nebraska wiped out hundreds of quail by covering feeding grounds and starving the birds. ONeill reports indicate significant losses as conditions persisted across the region.

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Mass casualty battle roars through Shanghai chaos

In Shanghai, a Japanese air offensive unleashed hazardous devices on the city as fire swept multiple districts. An estimated 200,000 Chinese residents faced destruction while fires burned through the Commercial Press building, railway station, and surrounding streets. Skyscrapers crowded the skyline as civilians endured a nightmarish bombardment with planes repeating drops every minutes, forcing residents to choose between burning or exposure.

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Shanghai Near Border Battles Spark General Strike Threat

Shanghai faces intense fighting along the international settlement border as Japanese attacks provoke Chinese resistance and threats of a citywide general strike. Evacuations surge among foreigners while Chinese workers threaten a shutdown of utilities and food movement, with reports of bombs, downed planes, and military clashes persisting into the evening.

Anolher Chines Shanghai Chapel Chaurler Couerce Sean Are Chaosi

Dakota Faction Endorses Hoover in North Dakota

The independent faction of the Republican Party in North Dakota endorsed Hoover for president and re election at the state convention. It remains unclear if Hoover’s name will appear on the March 16 presidential preference primary ballot, pending decision by the convention. No word was received on Sleaver’s candidacy.

Kansas Republicans Back Hoover in 1930 renomination

Kansas 6.0 reports that the Kansas Republican state convention unanimously endorses President Hoover and Vice President Curtis for renomination and re election. The pledge signals firm support for the Hoover administration and its leadership across the party in Kansas.

OPERA Kan Jann Kansas Equimitice Hoover Curtis Ann Lier

Dry Docking of U8 Flagship Delayed

Reported postponement of the flagship U8 docking for repair at the Far Eastern site due to unspecified delays. Admiral Vavtor, commander-in-chief of the Asiatic fleet, is associated with the postponement and the plan to relocate to the Naval Yard.

Adams New York Warmingson D.C Touston

Pliers Pay Final Stinson Homage

Detroit mourns pioneer Edward A. Stinson at Holy Sepulchre cemetery as army airmen in formation honor his grave. The January 2 ceremony recalls Stinson’s contributions to aviation and his Detroit roots.

Stinson Detroit Mich Edward A. Stinson Holy Sepulchre

Lumber business on verge of recovery in Southwest

Walter F. Show, manager of the National Lumber Manufacturers' Association, states that southwest business activity, including lumber, is on the threshold of imminent recovery. He credits government action toward easing wartime trade restraints and releasing national wealth.

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