Jehol Crisis Deepens as Japan Demands Evacuation
Japan issued an ultimatum to the Chinese commander at Kaifu in Jehol demanding immediate evacuation of Kailu. Chinese officials say they will ignore the demand as Japanese troop movements continue, while Gen Tan Yu-Lin vows his forces will fight to the death to defend Jehol.
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Tan Yu-Lin
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Witchlike Woman Sought After Kidnapping Scare In Los Angeles
Police hunt a muscular middle aged woman described as having a witchlike face believed to have lured and abused more than a dozen children. Six year old Jack Festerling said she held him prisoner for over an hour and whipped him with switches and a board during the attack.
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Primaries Near as Democrats Field Full Ticket on March 20
The last day for filing nominations closed with Republicans four candidates short of a full slate and Democrats presenting a complete slate. Republican filings listed Blewett Holliday Smith and Mutch. Democrats included Freshman Sullivan and Sheehan. The primary ballot names McTaggart and O Connell for mayor and Bernard E. for treasurer, with April 3 general election set.
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Walter Holliday
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Frank Mutch
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Edmund J. Sullivan
John T. Sheehan
Edmund Sullivan
Montana
Lewis Smith
Sister of Ex-President Dies of Pneumonia at 71
Mrs. Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, sister of the late Theodore Roosevelt, died at 71 from double pneumonia at her New York home. She was the last surviving member of Roosevelt’s childhood family, aunt to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s wife, and a fifth cousin of the president-elect. Her parents were Theodore and Martha Roosevelt, with Elliott Roosevelt her brother and guardian to Eleanor.
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Theodore Roosevelt
F. Roosevelt
New York
Pranklin D. Roosevelt
Corinne Roosevelt
Theodore and
Martha (Bullock) Roosevelt
Elliott
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Sheffield Cowles
Farmington, Conn
Elliott Roosevelt
Eleanor
Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
Anna Roosevelt Dall
Anti-Prohibitionists Seek Federal Action On Ratifying Repeal
Washington February 17 An anti prohibitionist urged state legislators to wait for federal action before summoning conventions to ratify repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment If the House votes repeal Monday leaders foresee the issue going to the people La Guardia New York Republican long opposed to national prohibition warned that state calls for conventions would be null and void he argues Congress holds the power to create conventions and that state action would be illegal He plans to introduce a bill to establish convention machinery
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House
la Guardia
New York
Congress
Whiskey drinker 104 years dies at age 113 in Springtown
Springtown Texas Feb 17 B. L. Shirley Springtown patriarch who drank whiskey until 104 rode horseback at 110 and chewed tobacco until a few hours before his death died here today He was 113 years old His third wife was at his bedside when he died.
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Springtown
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B. L. Shirley
Japan Cabinet Divided Over League Withdrawal Decision
Tokyo February 18. Japan's cabinet debated quitting the League of Nations with Premier Saito and Finance Minister Takahashi opposed. Foreign Minister Uchida and War Minister Araki favored withdrawal as most opinion blamed the League for criticizing Japan's Manchurian action. Newspapers urged caution or withdrawal, suggesting isolation if Japan remains. Withdrawal seen as likely after Geneva actions.
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League of Nations
Makoto Saito
Korekiyo Takahashi
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Yasuya Uchida
Sadao Araki
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Asahi
Geneva
Aeneas Lane Former coroner dies in Colorado Springs
Aeneas Lane 48 former Silver Bow county coroner and longtime Butte resident died February 16 at his home in Colorado Springs Colorado. Born in Ireland he came to Butte in 1904 worked at St. Lawrence mine and later served two terms as coroner. Interment will be in Colorado Springs. He was active in fraternal circles and Moose Lodge service. Survived by numerous cousins.
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Colorado Springs
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Montana House Rejects Tax Reduction Measure
The Montana House rejected a plan to cut state income from taxation 43 to 30 and saved the measure for later consideration by 50 to 44. Senate had killed a similar agricultural lands measure. Debates over tax delinquency and redistribution of tax burden highlighted the session as lawmakers weighed revenue impacts and fairness. The article notes opposition and support figures, cites the Board of Equalization, and mentions related primary law repeal discussions.
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Co-eds Stranded on Chirikof Island Light Up Elusive Cigs
Two Chicago co-eds Hilda Gale Green and Frances Muesel, part of an eight-person Jack McCord expedition, survived 26 days on Chirikof Island after the Dorothy of Seattle struck a reef. They endured shortages by improvising with alfalfa rubbed with mentholatum as a cigarette substitute until rescue by the Tallapoosa on February 10.
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Jack McCord
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Miss Green
Surgical intervention not needed to save Mayor Cermak
Miami, Feb 17. Doctors treating Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak after a bullet aimed at President-elect Roosevelt reported surgery was unnecessary. The mayor's condition remained satisfactory with stable vitals and a single bullet path through the lower lung area. He slept most of the day as doctors pursued watchful expectancy.
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Miami
Fla
Anton J. Cermak
Chicago
Roosevelt
Cermak
New Evidence in Judd Case Revealed by Defense
Phoenix reports defense counsel O W Willson announced new evidence in Winnie Ruth Judd murder case. He said the material will be shown at a March 6 hearing before the state board of pardons and paroles and could lead to commutation. A witness alleges knowledge of the person who partly dismembered Hedvig Samuelson.
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Phoenix
Ariz
U.P
Winnie Ruth Judd
O. W. Willson
Willson
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Montana Weather Outlook Sees Mixed Weekend Snow and Warm Spells
Unsettled Saturday brings snow in western areas and warmer spells in the far south. The northeast should turn somewhat colder, while Sunday trends toward generally fair conditions across the state.
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Montana
Million farmer loans from U S funds
Secretary Hyde announced a $300 maximum loan per farmer from a $90 million fund for crop production financing. Delinquent borrowers of two or more prior loans face a $100 limit. first lien on the crop. acreage reductions up to 30 percent required except for minor producers and perennials.
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Hyde
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Secretary of Agriculture
Roosevelt Returns to New York Amid Guards and Cheers
President elect Roosevelt arrived in New York at night escorted by hundreds of uniformed police on armored motorcycles and radio cars. He was met by a crowd along the route to his East 65th Street home, in a scene like a conquering hero following the Miami assassination attempt last Wednesday by Giuseppi Zangara.
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U.P
Roosevelt
Jersey City
East 65Th Street
Miami
Fla
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Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt Returns to New York Amid Dense Guard
Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived in New York under unusually heavy police protection with federal operatives surrounding him. Bystanders noted the crowding on sidewalks as officers escorted the president elect near Park Avenue and directed away any unfamiliar visitors.
Walkerville Primary Sees Two Women Run for Mayor
Walkerville voters set for March 20 primary as Democrats field two women, Citizens Party lists three mayoral hopefuls led by incumbent William J. Lyle and challengers Steve Murphy and Jerry Ellledge. Incumbents Harry Watling and John not seeking re election.
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William J. Lyle
Steve Murphy
Jerry Elledge
Harry Watling
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