Japan presses Shanghai stance as forces mass for action
Tokyo orders 10 warships and Marines to high readiness at Sasebo, while Shanghai tensions rise. Chinese forces in Chapei stand firm as Japan warns of drastic action if demands are unmet. U S and British troops bolster international settlement defenses amid threats and retaliation chatter.
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China
Japan
Shanghai
Kuramatsu Murai
International Settlement
Wu Teh-Chen
Murai
Nanking
Chiang Kai-Shek
19Th Route Army
Chapei
Koichi Shiosawa
Chapel
Anti-Japanese Association
Maria
U. S
United States
Yangtze River
Truxton
Whangpoo River
George Fleming
Richard Hooker
Yangtze
Tsai Ting-Kai
Whangpoo
Ataka
Shiosawa
Edwin 5. Cunningham
Hope Wanes for Rescue of Men on Submarine M-2
Portland England Jan 28 The destroyer Thruster detects slight tapping under water near Dead Man's Bay where the British submarine M-2 and its 60 crew are feared dead after a final dive 48 hours earlier. Divers, minesweepers and rescue ships comb the channel as air and life signs remain uncertain. A one man submarine device prepares for possible salvage operations.
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Portland
England
Thruster
Portland Dock Yard
Sidney J. Williams
U. P
Dead Man's Bay
English Channel
Trim
Ohio Rain Then Colder Weather Forecast
Ohio is expected to see rain tonight with warmer temperatures, followed by colder conditions in the western portion Friday afternoon and much colder by Friday night. The 36 hour outlook notes rain likely in this vicinity tonight into Friday, then a shift to colder weather by Friday afternoon and night.
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Ohio
American Naval Force Maintains Chinese Waters Shield
Within 1500 miles of Shanghai 14 American warships form a force of 85 officers and 1,031 enlisted men. Ha waii Philippines and China host 1,589 officers and 25,318 men. Destroyers Borie McCormick arrive at Hongkong.
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Washington
Shanghai
Hawaii
Philippines
China
Truxton
Manila
Borie
McCormick
Hongkong
Montgomery Meigs Taylor
Houston
Woolverton Kidnapping Ends With Safe Return In South Bend
Howard A. Woolverton 62 a wealthy Indiana industrialist was freed after nearly 24 hours held for a 50000 ransom by a suspected Midwest gang. Police traced activity through Illinois and Indiana as family representatives denied paid ransoms while Woolverton described being blindfolded and moved before reaching Michigan City then South Bend. Captain Rex Risher said Woolverton refused to talk to authorities.
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South Bend
Ind
Howard A. Woolverton
Midwest
Ilinois
Indiana
Seven
Woolverton
Michigan City
Rex Risher
State Police
County bids planned for shrubbery at sanatorium
The county building commission announced plans to advertise bids for shrubbery grading top soil and walks to beautify the tuberculosis sanatorium. Estimated shrubbery cost is 2650 dollars with other estimates not yet set. A truck will be purchased from Hawkins Motor Sales for 569 dollars for use at the sanatorium. The next commission meeting is scheduled for Monday.
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County Building Commission
Hawkins Motor Sales Company
Three plead not guilty to robbery indictments
Pleas of not guilty to robbery indictments were entered by Joe German slias Nemeth Joe Vargo and Frank Oldenberg at arraignment before the court.
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Joe German Slias Nemeth
Joe Vargo
Frank Oldenberg
United States Demands Japan Respect Shanghai Settlements
Washington January 28 U P The United States insists Japan must not extend its Shanghai occupation into international settlements blockade ports or disrupt international trade. The embassy warned of potential Far East warfare as the news unfolded.
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Washington
U. P
United States
Japan
Shanghai
Far East
Man and Wife Die in Blaze at Geauga Farm
Fire of mysterious origin destroyed the home of Fred Smith and his wife in Geauga County near Chardon. A farmhand, found in a barn, is under questioning after authorities noted a packed suitcase and the man claiming he jumped from the second floor. Both victims were believed trapped in bed when the blaze began. Smith ran a dairy in Montville.
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Chardon
Fred Smith
Smith
Geauga County
Montville
Rail unions prepare final answer to 10 percent wage cut plan
In Chicago news David B Robertson said 1.9 million union rail workers would give their final response to the railroads ten per cent voluntary wage reduction. The 21 major unions had ballots on the proposal aimed at halting possible railroad bankruptcy and restoring jobs for about 600000 unemployed workers.
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Chicago
David B. Robertson
Labor
America
Robertson
Benzak Trial Set For Feb 15 In Double Murder Case
Michael Benzak 30 faces first degree murder charges for the November 19 killing of Alice Dernier Wedic. Her body was found partially dragged from Benzak’s car on Durkey Road Eaton township. Benzak was found nearby with a self-inflicted head wound. A special venire will be called for the trial.
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Michael Benzak
Richard Horan
Benzak
Alice Dernier Wedic
Grafton
Durkey Road
Eaton Township
Judge Webber Sets Bond After January Robbery
Judge A. R. Webber set bonds at 500 each pending trial. Kenneth Hopebrand reported he was robbed of 69 dollars on January 9 along Duck Pond Road.
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A. R. Webber
Kenneth Hopebrand
Duck Pond Road
Municipal Law Revision Urged by Officials in Ohio
Malcolm E. Spencer of Springfield urged a comprehensive revision of municipal law before Ohio State Bar Association members in Cincinnati. He proposed expert direction with bar committee and city representatives advising, aiming to overhaul assessments for public improvements and reenact about 39 legal sections.
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Cincinnati
Malcolm E. Spencer
Springfield
Ohio State Bar Association
Bar Association
United States Suggests Economic Pressure on Japan in China
Washington reports officials consider economic pressure as diplomacy's tool to curb Japan's actions in China. British stance toward such pressure is uncertain, and success hinges on London cooperation. Possible forms include a boycott or an embargo.
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Washington
Japan
China
Great Britain
United States
Tucker Announces for Commissioner in Lorain County
Charles E. Tucker of 1206 East Ave announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Lorain County commissioner. He has three terms as county recorder and two terms as Elyria mayor, with prior roles including secretary treasurer of Peerless Oil Co and president of Citizens Budget Co of Lorain County.
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Charles E. Tucker
East Ave
Tucker
Elyria
Lorain County
Peerless Oil Co
Citizens Budget Co
Japanese Shell Shanghai Forts and Move on Chapei
Japanese forces shelled the Woosung Forts defending Shanghai during the night and entered Chapei, Shanghai’s native district, engaging Chinese troops at dawn. Reinforcements arrived as Japanese warships joined the harbor, Marines landed, and shelling continued to silence Woosung Forts before advancing on Chapei.
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United Press
Woosung
Shanghai
Chapei
Japanese anger over Manchuria papers sparks diplomacy
Tokyo complains about published Manchuria documents in Washington. It warns that economic measures against Japan could sever relations and seeks understanding from London Paris Washington and Geneva. Reports also mention Soviet troop concentrations near Vladivostok and Mukden.
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Tokio
Japan
Manchuria
Washington
Shanghai
London
Paris
Geneva
Convern
Mukden
Vladivostok
Britain Hopes For Peace In Orient
London reports Britain ready to guard lives and property in Shanghai while unlikely to join an economic boycott aimed at stopping Japan. Sources say Britain may seek a peaceful settlement and reassurance that nationals remain safe.
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Britain
Orient
London
Great Britain
Shanghai
Lehman brothers plead not guilty to embezzlement charges
Alfred Lehman Carl Lehman and Julius Lehman of Elyria pleaded not guilty to embezzlement indictments arraigned before Judge A. R. Webber. They are charged with embezzling 172 dollars from the General Contract Purchase Company. Bond was set at 500 dollars each pending trial.
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Alfred
Carl
Julius Lehman
Elyria
A. R. Webber
Senator Dill seeks ban on arms exports to China Japan
Senator Dill of Washington introduced a Senate resolution to forbid export of arms or munitions to China or Japan. The measure targets military supplies amid rising tensions in Asia.
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Washington
Dill
Senate
China
Japan
Two Men Arrested on Secret Indictments in Non Support
Frank O'Keefe of Lorain and Orlo K. Eldred of Ashland were arrested by deputy sheriffs this morning on secret indictments charging non support.
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Frank O’keefe
Lorain
Orlo K. Eldred
Ashland
Chinese Guerilla Bands Rampage Spreads Chaos in Manchuria
Sporadic fighting flared in Harbin as Chinese guerrilla bands sacked districts killing scores and wounding many including Russians. Casualties topped 180 with more than fifty Russians injured by a munition cache blast on the city outskirts during the second day of terror. authorities could not halt the marauders believed to be Ting Chow army troops.
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Harbon
Manchuria
Ting Chow
Harbin
Japanese Evacuate Nanking as Marines Readied
Japanese residents ordered to evacuate Nanking and Shanghai with all men women and children to reach the river front by 3 p m. Her boats Hirado to land Marines and seal docks while the Japanese consulate staff retreat to hulks for protection. Nanking lies 160 miles up the Yangtze.
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Nanking
Shanghai
Hirado
China
Yangtze River
Tension Rises as Soviet Refuse Train to Japanese Troops
In Changchung Manchuria on January 28 Soviet controlled Chinese Eastern Railway officials refused a train for Japanese troops heading to Harbin. Japanese workers prepared a train northward as fighting continued in the disturbed city. Japan hinted at taking over the Southern Branch if needed, while Moscow prepared only a protest. Soviet authorities admitted higher Russo-Japanese tension but denied imminent armed conflict.
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Changchung
Manchuria
Moscow
Japan
Gravest Concern Felt In Moscow
Moscow officials reacted to Japanese action in Harbin and the seizure of a Changchun train for troop shipments to Harbin. The move, protested by three Russian railroad authorities, was not commented on by officials.
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Moscow
Peru government resigns. new cabinet to be sworn in
Lima bulletin reports the Peruvian government resigns today and a new cabinet will be sworn in this afternoon.
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Peru
Lima
Rental Ads Offer Low Rates for Idle Property
Chronicle Telegram Rental Ads claim daily turnover of houses and apartments, with rents as low as five cents. The note asks property owners if they can afford to leave idle property and emphasizes the affordability of renting through the paper.
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Chronicle Telegram
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