Peace Parley Opens As Japan Russia Seek End to War
Moscow reports unofficially that Japan and Soviet Russia started peace talks over the undeclared war along the Outer Mongolia Manchukuo frontier. Russia remains neutral while echoing a plan to aid both sides. Britain and France have declared war on Germany. A September 9 youth day parade features banners with Stalin quotes urging peace and prudent policy to avoid provoking war.
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Moscow
Russia
Japan
Rallet
Vyecheslav Malevoff
Ranron
Germany
United States
Unite States
Joseph Stalin
Greek steamer Hosti sunk by Baltic mine near Malmia
Danish radio reports the Greek steamer Hosti bound for Malmia struck a mine in the Baltic and sank. Home port Piraeus, owned by J. D. Chan adres and N. J. Fissis, 1855 ton ship. Four crew drowned. about 100 fishermen stranded beyond a mine field. ambulances dispatched to Malmo.
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Copenhagen
Hosti
Baltic Sea
J.D. Chanadres
N. J. Fissis
Piraeus
Greece
Malmo
Sweden
Teporten
Nort Sea
Teport
Weather and war notes mix across many locations
A garbled weather report lists conditions for San Antonio and Texas regions with fair to partly cloudy skies, light to moderate southeasterly winds, and variable high and low temperatures through Monday and Tuesday. It also records Pope Pius receiving envoys at Castel Gandolfo, Italian war prep notes, and scattered city forecasts from multiple U.S. and international stations, with occasional notices about London stock exchange closures and classified ad prompts.
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San Antonio
East Texas
West Texas
Pius
Castel Gandolfy
Italy
Montgomery
Ala
Smoky Nashville
Needles
Palesting
Tex
Phoenbe
Arizona
Holy See
Legation
Pat Arthur
Jwpe
Raleigh
Chive
Leigh Gardiigal Maglione
Papal
Roseburg
Roswell
Ouny Ur
Retary of State
Salt Lake City
Santa Fe
Brandsca
Calif
Seattle
Wash
Cloud
Sheridan
Wyn
Frontier
Shreveport
Enokane
Vain
Sr MD
Swift Current
Tampa
Fin
Toleda
Onia Wicksbara
Washington
Wiedlin
Kan
Cloudy Williston
Gandy Salmington
Delal
Hae Winnemucca
Nev
Clear Wimmer
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GUNNS ROAR ON IN BORDER BRUSSELS
Heavy shellfire along the German border with Luxembourg and Belgium triggered warnings as World War II tensions rise. King Leopold III assumes personal command of the army while cabinet reshuffles seek to preserve neutrality. Food rationing looms and donations to the Red Cross increase, with Elisabeth and others contributing sizable funds.
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Brussels
Luxembourg
Leopold
Sted Cross
German cargo boat Christophie Doornam seized off Botwood NF
The German cargo boat Christophie V. Doornam was seized at Botwood Newfoundland today and interned. The captain and crew were being brought to St Johns for interment. The ship, loading concentrates, had previously been held under civil action to satisfy a mortgage.
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ST. Johns
Christop Hie V. Doornam
Botwood
N. F
Press balks at new war brochure in Maysville
The Maysville Independent notes that many readers balk at another war, with a breakdown of equipment that once carried U.S. through World War I and various uprisings. The paper plans a four-volume, front-page toolkit and asks if readers can handle the change.
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Maysville
Associated
Formuli
Anteripg
Togat
The
Independent
Dutch to Fire on Airplanes Over The Hague
The Netherlands ordered anti aircraft batteries to open fire on any foreign aircraft over Dutch airspace. The public was warned to take cover if anti aircraft fire proved necessary.
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The
Hague
Netherlands
Italy Hints At Neutral Sailings While War Looms
Rome reports Italy intends to stay neutral as talks continue on resuming Italian passenger liner sailings in a few days. Mussolini’s position remains unspoken but observers doubt neutrality will persist as Britain and France weigh war actions and Italy’s German alliance persists.
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Rome
Italy
Germany
Count Galeazzo
London
Edward ‘Bland
Benes
Czecho Assuirances
Islavatta
France
Britain
Stillgng
TY Duce
Mussolini
Stalians
Duce
Ani Beri
Rieg- Iried
Cernians
Lncy
Poland
Adolf Hhlher
Mussoni
Hitler
British steamer Anking torpedoed between Manila and Hongkong
A Japanese press dispatch from Amoy reports the 472-ton British steamer Anking torpedoed between Manila and Hongkong. Butterfield and Swite, operators, could not confirm the attack. The Anking had operated a service between Amoy and Manila.
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Bhangnai
Amoy
Manila
Hongkong
Butterfield
Swite
South China Port
Polish Civilians Labeled Snipers Prompt Berlin Action
Berlin radio said Polish civilians frequently act as snipers and urged immediate action to keep fighting to regular soldiers. It described benevolent neutrality by official circles and warned civilians to stay clear of combat unless necessary. It cited Italy’s intent to keep normal trade with Germany and speculated Mussolini’s hopes in Rome on the war’s outcome.
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Berlin
UPI
F Orm
Italy
Germany
Hungary torn by Nazi pole loyalties
Hungary faced a split between neutrality and aiding Poland as a Nazi decree harshens measures on captured regulars. A “ragged guard” patriot group faces Polish ties, while borders open to volunteers. Internal Nazi discontent grows with deputies planning demonstrations.
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Hungary
Ragged Guards
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Naz
Fernie Sgatnsi
Nazs
Legation
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