Japan flatly rejects demands on naval plans
Tokyo reports Japan refuses Britain United States and France access to details of its naval building program. In the note, Japan defends its expansion as necessary amid Western programs, terms the accusation of exceeding treaty limits as unfounded, and reiterates no intent to threaten other powers. The reply was delivered to U S Ambassador Grew and British envoy Craigie after Emperor Hirohito approved.
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NLS
Tokio
Great Britain
United States
France
Japan
Cordell Enuli
Nanking
Hirohito
Joseph C. Grew
Wpmm
Robert Leslie Craigie
Nazi Agents Fire on Berlin War Veterans Meeting
A London dispatch reports six former German soldiers were executed by 106 agents of the last secret police during a meeting of war veterans at Wilhelmstein ball in Berlin. The agents opened fire after speakers criticized Hitler’s arm policy and called to end the event.
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Lonpos
London
Tsily Sketch
Sromers Dispatch
Wilhelmstein
Berlin
Hitler
Dechmel
House Chiefs Aid Move To Humanize War
Washington news reports vigorous support from key House leaders for an international code of warfare to bar barbarous methods. Leaders like Samuel D Reynolds Carl Vinson and Lister Hill back Hearst call for limiting weapons protecting noncombatants and civilians in future conflicts. They acknowledge enforcement challenges yet urge steps to minimize brutality while noting repeated violations of peace agreements.
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Syracuse Journal
Washington
House
William Randolph Hearst
Samuel D. Me
Reynolds
Tennessee
Naval Aiiars
Hearst
Congress of Nations
Lister Iil
Alabamia
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Senate
House Common Military Affairs
England Newspapers Back Hearst War Code Plan
The Manchester Guardian and the London News-Chronical published editorials praising William Randolph Hearst s proposal for a congress of nations to outlaw war s barbarities. They note the potential impact of such a conference while urging abolition of war s causes. Reuters distributed Hearst s letter to British papers.
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Hberel
Manchester Guardian
London News-Chronical
William Randolph Hearst
Herast
Hearst
Lb Jeral Party
Torial
Hearets
Congress
Conference of Nations
Mr. Hearst
Reuters News Agency
Davis in Prison Fights Fate and Press Fury
New York report notes Davis, once Dutch Schultz mouthpiece, in Townes prison ranting at fate and the press. Disbarred judge, arrested in Philadelphia as a fugitive, complains about the press and political football. Justice Pecora grants lower bail from 230 to 200 thousand, leaving Davis unable to raise funds.
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New York
INS
Dutch Schultz
Townes
Jadrger
Philadelphia
Getz Body To Kentucky From Miami Beach
The body of George F. Getz, 72, of Chicago, coal operator and former treasurer of the Republican National Committee, was to be sent to Henderson, Kentucky for burial. The funeral details were not fully clear in the clipping but the transport to Kentucky was planned.
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Miami Beach
Fla
George FL Get
Chicago
Republican Nationall Committee
Henderson
Two Great Features Coming In The Syracuse Papers
Tomorrow and Monday bring two major features in The Syracuse American and The Syracuse Journal. Harold Lamb continues his biograph of Genghis Khan in the March of Events section, and Clements presents the eight page “Gold Is Where You Find It” in the Watch column.
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Syracuse American
Syracuse Journal
Harold Lamb
Genghis Khan
Asis
Europe
Clements
Pier
Powers Eyes on Vital Parley in Austria Crisis
Berchtesgaden meeting between Hitler and Schuschnigg drives a European future focus. Mussolini’s influence looms as Vienna reports purge plans were avoided. The goal is monarchy, Nazi participation, and Austrian commitments to Central Europe amid a looming showdown.
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Pierre J. Huss
Berchtesgaden
Germany
Europe
Reichsfwehrer
Adolf Hitler
Bure Schuschnig
Mussolini
Hans Wachenfels
Hitler
Trun
Vienna
Schuschaiser
Hitlers Sind
Schuschnizs
Austria
Schuschnigs
Schuschnigg
Disbarred Lawyer Sentenced in Sing Sing Case
Disbarred California lawyer Vincent Riccardi, once boasting he could "spring" anyone, was sentenced by General Sessions Judge Street to 10 to 23 years in Sing Sing for grand larceny related to a stock sale tied to an Arizona gold venture.
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Vincent Riccardi
California
Sing Sing Fr
Judge Street
Arizona
Peoria Official Clarence Evster Dies in Hospital
Clarence Evster longtime Peoria newspaper official dies in a local hospital from a brain bleed clot. He served as chairman of the board of managers of the Feorih Star and for 24 years as secretary treasurer of the International Circulation Managers Association. He fell ill suddenly last Monday.
Gardner declines NYSE presidency post offer
Washington February 127 Five issued notice that former Governor O Max Gardner of North Carolina cannot accept the paid president’s post at the New York Stock Exchange due to his professional duties and obligations.
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Washington
New York Stock Exchange
O. Max Gardner
North Carolina
Cabinets Split Over Italy Policy In Eden Eden Feud Deepens
London February 12 In a likely cabinet split Prime Minister Chamberlain and Foreign Secretary Eden clash over whether to offer concessions to Mussolini to ease tensions with Italy. Reports say Chamberlain favors immediate understandings while Eden resists, with divisions echoed by papers like the Daily Express and Mirror. A separate Los Angeles jury resumes deliberations on Paul Wright’s fate for the murders of his wife and friend as the panel weighs guilt and potential death penalty.
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London
INS
Neville Chamberlain
Anthony Eden
Britain
Italy
Eften
Europe
Mussolini
Chamberlain
Sl Duce
Mediterranean
Bien
London Daily Express
Chamberlain Sand Paenag
Edenmar Svon Temen
Germany
Taly
Féin
Klich Fe
Chamberlain-Eden
Landen Daily Mirror
Eden
Ensin
Efen
Carenet
Los Angeles
Paul A. Wricht
Joint B. Rimmel
Wright
Ingell ‘Bull
Ernest Roli
Vthors
Jude Inga W. Buil
British Peer Hurled From Mount in Hunt Injury
London report says British peer Beatty son of famed naval hero slipped from his mount during a Quorn hunt at Melton Mowbray. He underwent emergency surgery for a fractured pelvis and internal injuries. His wife, Doroti Sands, rushed from London to his bedside.
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London
Fes
Rarki Beatty
Britain
Doroti Sands
Atl Melton Mowbray
Two felons recaptured after jailbreak near city
Officers today recaptured George Chastian, Frank Park, and others who fled a state jail after sawing through a barrier. News notes the escape involved five convicts and the remaining two remained at large as of the report.
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Jucbigan City
Tad
George Chastian
Ust Cusmings
Frank Park
Lincoln in a clash over a feeding knife chase
The account recalls Abraham Lincoln being chased by a knife brandisher, as described in Emance Heriz's book The Hidden Lincoln. A crowd observed as Lincoln stopped, faced the assailant, and escorted Mrs Lincoln back inside after he delivered a sharp rebuke. The tale portrays Lincoln's ability to defend himself under stress.
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New York
Fee
America
Abraham Lincoln
Emance Heriz
Lincoln
William B. Herp
Deriz
Abe
Firebrand
Todd Lexi
Mrs. Lincoln
Defense Only Navy Policy Promoted by Hull
Secretary of State Cordell Hull says the United States seeks peace and will not form entangling alliances while pursuing a national defense program of about 280 million dollars. He answers Representative Ludlow on ship necessity and nonaggressive use, stressing defense of US possessions and no aim for war.
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NLS
Washington
INS
Cordell Hull
United States
Hull
Louis Ludlow
Indiana
Ludlow
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