Germany May Rule Liberia in Colonial Push
PARI Sept 1. Germany moves toward control of Liberia under an agreement signed with President Edwin J. Barclay, granting rights to exploit resources and develop the nation. Plans include a harbor at Robertsport and exploitation of rubber, coffee, oil, and ivory amid small population and vast forests.
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Edwin J.barclay
Tice
Germany
Barclay
Paris
Robertsport
Africa
Lvory Coast
Sierra Leone
Road Work Plans Face San Antonio Group
A San Antonio chamber delegation led by Dr Thanas studied highway needs at the state commission in Austin. They voiced support for paying state highway 76 from La Pryor to Finn county One, completing state 119 between Yorktown and Gillette, and improving US 90 from Waelder to Fayette county line. A Nueces river bridge project near Jourdanton Freer was cited as to be finished in three weeks. Beverly Shillman joined Thomas at the hearing.
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San Ant Monio Hinder of Commerce
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Fiithy
State Highway Commission
Austin
Beyers
San Antonio
Thomas
la Pryor
Finn County
Yorktown
Gillette
Husband Killed for Holding Jap Job
A Chinese woman killed her husband for refusing to live under Japanese rule and then surrendered herself for execution. Reports from Canton describe the case as a patriotic act tied to the Japanese puppet Peacer maintenance committee led by Lu Chung-yune.
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Shanghai
Canton
Lu Chung-yune
German refugees used as espionage agents in England
London reports allege Germany is planting espionage agents in Britain posing as refugees. Officials say such saboteurs gain trust, move near munitions facilities, and seek British military secrets. Britain tightens refugee checks, with Home Office, Scotland Yard, and refugee groups coordinating to guard against fake refugees.
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England
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Dutch Exchange Closes Amid War News Gather Outside
In Copenhagen on September 1 the exchange closed as crowds gathered outside newspaper offices to read war updates from bulletin boards. The scene reflected rising public concern as global events intensified.
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Clossip
Copenhagen
Manuscripts Offered for Sale by Oscar Straus in Paris
The pencil manuscripts of Straus operetta Waltz Dream, written in 1867, are up for sale by the Austrian composer now in Paris. A notebook with early sketches of Chocolate Soldier is also offered. Straus, a Jew, lost his Vienna home and property after persecution.
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Paris
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Straus
United States
Vienna
Negro CCC Camp Moves to Yoakum
The negro C. G. G. camp from Schylenture Rex is being moved to Yoakum this week. Work began on the camp site with bar racks planned for 200 members on the east edge of the city. The group will accept contracts from farmers for soil conservation work and is expected to be stationed here for at least five years. Also noted is Augusta Bigelow completing a crocheted 'pbdecloth' after six months.
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Negro CCC
Nazi raid reported bombing Polish cities and rail hub deaths
The page recounts a raid on Poland with nine bombers targeting Warsaw and other targets near Krakow and Gdynia. It notes German armored train near Chojnice, Polish army actions in the corridor, and additional bombers heading toward central railroad stations. The air raid appears finished as of late evening.
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Gdynia
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Vishwa
Maverick Promises Pool at Negro Gathering
Mayor Maury Maverick spoke to about 40 Negro residents at a Poplar and Calaveras street residence regarding a petition for a city swimming pool in the area. Invited by Fusion party worker Bob Sullivan, he urged the group to stay clear of politics and to avoid selling their vote, saying progress would come from unified efforts.
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Calaveras
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Fusion Party
Aaron H. Cohen Funeral Set for Sunday in San Antonio
Aaron H. Cohen, a New York native and San Antonio resident for three years, dies Friday night in a local hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday at Hagy-McCallum-Murray Chapel with Dr Ephraim Frisch officiating. burial in Kansas City, Missouri. Survived by sisters Mrs. Herman R. Friedson and Mrs. Rose Harrison of San Antonio. Mrs. Lena Walzberg and Mrs. Harry Grossman of Kansas City. brothers Gilbert G. Shaw of Fort Worth. Joseph B. Shaw and J. B. Shaw of Dallas.
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Aaron H. Cohen
Noriing
Cohen
San Antonin
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New York
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Ephriai Frisch
Kansas City
Herman R. Friedson
Rose Harrison
San Antonio
Lena Walzberg
Harry Grossman
Karisac City
Gilbert GC. Shaw
Ports Worth
Joseph B
J. B. Shaw
Dutlas
Pamphlets on Union Circulated In City Hall
Pamphlets circulated among city hall workers reveal unionization efforts. The items were seen by State County and Municipal Workers of America after a Friday meeting between Mayor Munthy May-Crick and Virgil Walfenberge, former organizer for the local Teamsters affiliate. Maverick said Walfenberge claimed to resign from the AFL position and plan an independent drive to unionize, though Maverick did not credit him nor urge opposition.
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Munthy May- Crick
Virgil Walfenberge
Foremer
Teamasters Uillan
A.fl
Maverick
Walfenberge
A.fp
Ot L
Wollenberge
It Smelled Like Something Wrong in Oklahoma
A Sept 1 note from Bove Oklahoma describes a faulty air conditioning setup. An attempted gas exposure occurred when workers inhaled gas from a car near the air intake. Two thieves fled the scene before authorities arrived, prompting a quick investigation.
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Bove Okla
O Harold
Nis
Corp
Binnie Barnes Scene on Hollywood Garden Strolls
Binnie Barnes enjoys a light moment amid Twentieth Century Fox press fuss as she uses a natural bamboo tennis racquet with Chinese red lacquer, strolling Hollywood garden scenes. The piece notes parvian reports and a Wettle amusement tied to her leisure.
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Twentieth Century-Fox Fairess
Tinote
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