Roosevelt Appeals to Hitler After Poland Accepts Negotiation
President Roosevelt urged Adolf Hitler to accept pacific settlement methods after Poland’s president Moscicki agreed to direct negotiations or conciliation. Roosevelt cited Poland’s response and appealed for Germany to join in peaceful settlement, stating the world prays for acceptance.
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Roosevelt
Adolf Hitler
Moscicki
Poland
Hitler
Germany
Republic of Poland
German Reich
Foundation For Peace
German events raise fears of near-hour crisis in Europe
London reports from Warsaw say mobilization in Poland delayed after London visit by Sir Neville Henderson bearing Hitler's terms. Rome papers note intensified diplomacy may avert war as Mussolini could play a role. Il Messaggero cites talks and Attolico as potentially yielding a peace plan from Hitler.
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London
Warsaw
Poland
Neville Henderson
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Rome
Europe
Il Messaggero
Mussolini
Fuehrer
Attolico
Mass for World Peace Set at Columbia Gardens
The Catholic church in Butte and western Montana plans an outdoor pontifical field mass at Columbia Gardens on Sunday for world peace. Bishop Gilmore will celebrate. Bishop Muench will preach. A Legion guard will fire a salute and a special bus service is provided.
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Countiss
Europe
Butte
Montana
Columbia Gardens
Joseph M. Gilmore
Helena
A. J. Muench
Fargo
N. D
Magr. J. C. Willging
Gardens
Silver Bow
American Legion
Seizure Authorized for German Freighter Koenigsberg
A warrant from the admiralty to seize the 7000 ton German freighter Koenigsberg on a theft charge was sworn as the ship steamed down the St. Lawrence toward home. The vessel, carrying 400 tons of cargo mainly zinc oxide, headed to Quebec for service of the warrant with Royal Canadian Mounted Police aid, after ignoring orders to return to Germany.
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Quebec
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Koenigsberg
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Germany
Adelard Paulhus
National Revenue
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Hoover to briefly stop in Butte before Helena visit
Former President Herbert Hoover will land at the Butte airport for about 15 minutes this morning, arriving at 9 22 and departing at 9 37 for Helena. He is fishing near West Yellowstone and will attend a 6 30 dinner at Shrine Temple in Helena hosted by Lewis and Clark Republicans.
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Herbert Hoover
Butte
Montana
Mr. Hoover
Thornton Lodge
West Yellowstone
Estern Air Express
West Yelwstone
Republican Central Committee
Lewis and Clark County
Shrine Temple
Paul Huddloff
Sliver
Bow County
Governor says present state balance is actual not paper
The governor told the Montana State Press association that the state budget has remained balanced by living within annual appropriations. He warned against cash deficits from overruns and explained that the current balance is real, not merely paper, noting overdrafts could appear if revenues fall short.
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Helena
Roy E. Ayers
Montana State Press Association
Ayers
Montana Weekend Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday with scattered thunder showers in the west portion. Warmer conditions in the south central area Saturday.
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Montana
Nazis in Posts on Frontier Near Polish Border
German troops near the Gleiwitz Beuthen area moved toward positions on the Polish border after 8 p m. until 11:30 p m no crossing or firing was reported. The road to Beuthen was mined and movable entanglements prepared. Infantry and detachments advanced with equipment as transport and supply units moved toward the line.
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Gleiwitz
Germany
Beuthen
European Flashes U S Ship Crews Alert
European Flashes report the U S Mediterranean squadron crews ordered to stay in contact and that the visit to Egypt was postponed. Dutch border reports note barricades and trenches being dug by German troops. British cruisers near Cristobal appear to be patrolling the Panama Canal approaches for potential intercepts.
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France
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Henry E. Lackey
Egypt
Holland
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Germany
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Cristobal
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West Indies
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Panama Canal
Leading Montana golfers tee off in pro amateur tourney
Ninety top Montana players including Ralph Olsen, former state open champion now in Portland, pair off today for the first of two 18 hole rounds in the annual state pro am tourney sponsored by Butte Country Club. Pros and low-handicap amateurs share partners after a public drawing at the clubhouse.
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Montana
Ralph Olsen
Portland
Butte Country Club
Country Club
J. J. McCaffery Jr
Danzig Night of Tremendous Activity Sparks Anxiety
In Danzig an evening of intense activity stirred anxious free citizens who believed key decisions were being made in the German Polish dispute.
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Danzig
European alarm as Berlin cuts communications amid Polish crisis
A sudden halt in Berlin outside communications and aviation sparked acute European alarm over Poland crisis rumors. Hitler’s canceled Tannenburg speech and talks with British, French, Italian, and Japanese ambassadors added to tensions. Kennedy conferred with Halifax then Chamberlain as reports of Rhine bridges being cut emerged.
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London
Berlin
Europe
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Tannenburg
Hitler
Nevile Henderson
British Press Association
Sir Nevile
Chamberlain
Lord Halifax
Libby Hailstones Shatter Signs Cars and Trees
Hailstones described as golf ball sized struck Libby on August 25 causing electric signs and car roofs to be damaged and fruit trees severely harmed. A meat firm skylight was shattered letting water reach an electric motor and a fire started from a water caused short circuit.
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Libby
League Officials Plan Move to Vichy If War Breaks Out
Geneva officials conferred on relocating League of Nations staff and equipment to Vichy France in anticipation of war. Pay checks were issued today to the league secretariat’s 500 members instead of at month end.
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League of Nations
League
Vichy
France
Cab Driver Foils Kidnap Plot In City
Ed 8 Romey, owner of a taxicab company, fought off two armed assailants last night. He wrestled the gun from the would be kidnapper, lost control of the cab, and crashed into a house at 936 Hornet street. Romey sustained a minor hand cut after the struggle. the suspects escaped.
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West Park Street
Mary Torpy
Hornet Street
Silver Dollar
South Main Street
Main Street
Excelsior
Hornet
Horonet Street
Germany Heavily Grips Nation With Emergency Measures
Berlin reports new extraordinary steps as Germany curbs telephone and cable links with foreign nations. Berlin cancels Tannenberg anniversary celebration after talks between Hitler and ambassadors from England Italy and Japan. Chancellor press notes say Fuhrer and regime will handle key affairs. US envoy not summoned for peace proposal talks.
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Germany
Tannenberg
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Fuehrer
Russia
England
Italy
Japan
United States
Alexander Kirk
Roosevelt
Plans to repatriate Americans from Europe
Washington outlined plans to bring stranded Americans home if war erupts in Europe. President Roosevelt and aides prepared comprehensive arrangements, including a State Department repatriation unit and special sections of diplomatic establishments in foreign capitals to ease economic impact.
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Europe
Roosevelt
State Department
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