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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1939
Page
1
Berlin dispatch quotes official news agency asserting Germany will fight for ten years if needed to secure Europe’s final peace. Commentary accuses England of blocking German Polish talks and driving toward a European war, saying Britain would pay the bill if war comes.
New York report quotes Fritz Kuhn, head of the German American Bund, saying the organization is neutral and American, seeking absolute neutrality. He states the Bund hopes the United States stays out of war and does not support war.
Bridgeport notes from August 30 describe the Ever Ready class of Shiloh and families hosting a wiener roast at Panghorn Park last Thursday evening. The event featured games contests and prize awards. A long list of attendees and visitors is given, including Rev E R Andrews and several Plummers Gaysons and Price family members.
Dublin reports that Ireland's Eire army reserve of about 25 000 men will be called for permanent service. The Dial and the Senate have been called for a meeting tomorrow.
Warm weather and a quiet long weekend shape Labor Day in Washington with office workers off until Tuesday. Local events include a county baseball double header, Municipal Pool use, Fountain Head Club championship, St James archers, and De Molay State Conclave. Banks libraries offices shut Monday, Post Office open usual schedule. Students return to school Tuesday as many begin new terms.
Moscow reports indicate Germany is pressing for a Soviet Japan non aggression pact despite ongoing border clashes with Japan and Manchukuo forces. Tass claims Soviet and Outer Mongolian troops have defeated Japanese and Manchukuoan commands, forcing remaining forces to adopt defensive operations.
In a Washington AP piece experts doubt a quick German lightning war would crush Britain. They say infantry and artillery still win battles, and heavy bombers or submarines alone cannot cripple British naval power or France’s defenses.
Delegates from Maryland and the District of Columbia descend on Hagerstown for the seventh Maryland State Conclave of DeMolay. Registration 2 to 4 PM at the Masonic Temple, formal opening by State Councilor Mayberry Patterson, welcome by Capt. Carl H. McCreary, and a city banner gift to be presented. A picnic, vesper services, and amusements follow, with Monday sessions, banquet with Major General Amos Frese as speaker, and Miss DeMolay Maryland to be chosen.
North Winship counselor of the American Embassy in Warsaw told Secretary Hull by phone that, to his knowledge, all Americans in Warsaw were safe. State Department said embassy women staff had been evacuated to a point about 12 miles from Warsaw.
Henderson met German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop in Berlin and delivered a note from the British prime minister. The exchange occurred as censorship records noted the diplomatic contact in Tondon on September 1.
A garbled report indicates Von Ribbentrop conveyed a note to Henderson. It references Chamberlain's remarks that Britain would defend Poland's independence unless Germany halted its invasion and withdrew troops, signaling a potential stance in the Poland crisis.
The state plans to buy a 400 year old famind Wye tree in Annapolis Maryland. Gov. Werbert R. O Conar announces the Public Works will prize the tree and preserve it for its historical value. Queen Catherine Tal Tyasta was Peter the Great's mistress for nine years before marriage. The song of he inte is a hind j sony about a dove.
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