German forces encircle Warsaw as Modlin fallen near Vistula
German army reports say Warsaw is completely encircled with Modlin fortress surrounded near the Narew and Vistula confluence less than 20 miles northwest of Warsaw. Enormous numbers of prisoners were captured south of Radom as Germans press three fronts toward the Polish capital.
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High Command
Radom
Berlin
U.P
Warsaw
Modlin
Narew
Vistula
Siedlce
Poland
Lwow
Romania
Germany
British troops land in France in major WWI milestone
Paris reports several hundred thousand British troops have landed in France unhampered by submarine or air attack. Premier Da'adier forms a new cabinet while French forces in the Saarbruecken area push forward, gaining ground after previous advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Da‘adier
Saarbruecken
Germany
Submarine Squalus towed to Portsmouth Navy Yard
The Squalus, sunk during a routine dive, was towed 113 days later to Portsmouth Navy Yard by tugs Wandank and John G. Chandler. It grounded near pier 6 as salvagers prepared for high tide burial and removal of all 26 crew bodies. Undertakers from Boston aided morticians from Portland as thousands gathered along waterfront.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Squalus
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Wandank
John G. Chandler
Pier 6
Piscataqua
Navy
Boston
Portland Morticisans
Rye Beach
Heavy Downpour Drives Crowds From City Streets
A torrential downpour drove theater and dinner crowds off Butte streets after a brief spell of mid summer sun. The high temperature rose to 65 degrees with a 46 degree low. A 24 hour precipitation total reached 0.25 inches, while Tuesday rainfall reached 0.55 inches. Planes resumed regular schedules after Tuesday night grounding due to poor visibility. Roads were reported good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Montana Forecast: Fair and Warmer Across State
The forecast calls for generally fair weather in Montana on Thursday and Friday with warmer conditions east of the continental divide on Thursday. Expect mild temperatures and light winds as the two days unfold.
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Montana
Divide
Montana Day at San Francisco Exposition
Montanans and former Montanans will attend a gala Montana Day at the Golden Gate Exposition. John J. Jewell, representing Governor Ayers, will be escorted by a cowboy cavalcade to the Montana exhibit and host a no-host dinner at the Continental cafe after a reception with exposition officials.
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Montana
San Francisco Exposition
Montana Day
W. G. Ferguson
Montanans, Incorporated
Montana Commission
the Golden Gate
Estelle Walsh Nagle
John J. Jewell
Ayers
Jewell
Mr. Jewell
Soviet Reports Polish Air Violations On Frontiers
Moscow says Polish military aircraft violated the Soviet frontier in Ukraine and White Russia. Soviet fighters pursued intruders into Polish airspace and forced several planes to land. one Polish crew was detained, including Pilot Sergt. Joseph Bidik.
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Moscow
U.P
Tass
U.S
Kirvin
Yampol
Ukraine
Henrik H. Udyk
Sergt
Joseph Bidik
Stanislav Hondo
Mozyr
White
Russia
Polish Resistance Fights Back as Nazi Parade Slows
Polish armies strike at the German invasion near the Vistula as German bulletins admit tougher fighting ahead. Lwow bombarded with a full-scale attack anticipated. Modlin fortress surrounded north of Warsaw as the invasion continues.
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United Press
Poland
Vistula River
Adolf Hitler
Lwow
Lemberg
Ukraine
Russia
Rumania
Warsaw
Modlin
Nazi War Contraband List Declared By Hitler Regime
Berlin report states a contraband of war list was issued signed by Adolf Hitler Wilhelm Keitel and Joachim von Ribbenstrrop. Unconditional items include weapons munitions explosives warships naval gear planes motors vehicles and chemicals. Conditional list covers foodstuffs live animals plants and related equipment.
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Berlin
Germany
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Wilhelm Keitel
High Command
Joachim von Ribbenstrop
Goebbels to Launch Propaganda Campaign Against Britain
Berlin dispatch says Propaganda Minister Goebbels plans a violent radio broadcast against Britain in a speech tomorrow. It notes his visit with Hitler at the eastern front headquarters last week, countering rumors of disfavor.
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Berlin
U.P
Paul Joseph Goebbles
Britain
Goebbels
Adolf Hitler
Fuehrer
Britain Sees Nazi Bases in Americas Threat
London reports the British government believes Germany may seek submarine and air bases in South and Central America. The note follows Britain's stance that its German bombing campaign hinges on whether the Reich follows through on threats to bomb unfortified Polish targets.
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London
Germany
South
Central
America
Ministry of Information
South Americas
England
Foreign Ministry
Lord Halifax
House of Lords
Montana crops to exceed ten year average in 1939
Montana's September 1 crop report predicts above average production for 10 of 16 principal crops including winter and spring wheat oats barley rye corn hay and sugar beets with flax alfalfa beans apples and potatoes below average. Dry soils slowed fall seeding but recent rains improved conditions in main winter wheat and rye counties.
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Helena
Montana
Federal Agricultural Marketing Service
Roosevelt Calls Bipartisan White House Meeting On Arms Embargo
President Roosevelt invites leaders of both parties to an extraordinary White House conference on September 20 as he seeks national unity amid a heated push to end the arms embargo to Europe. He also called a special session of Congress for September 21, signaling a tense battle over the policy.
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Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Richard L. Turner
Washington
Europe
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
War Situation Given at Glance
Berlin reports new Polish advances and encirclement near Warsaw with Lwow and Modlin. Paris notes western front progress and large British forces in France. Daladier forms new war cabinet. Berlin cites contraband laws. London considers German sea base ideas in South America. British bombing linked to Reich moves on Polish cities. Budapest cites Polish officials fleeing to Romania. Geneva says League arbitration clause invalid for the war. Rome says Italy will gradually set war rules. Shanghai reports Japan pressuring Britain and France to withdraw forces.
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Berlin
High Command
Lwow
Lemberg
Modlin
Warsaw
Paris
France
Daladier
London
Germany
South America
Reich
Budapest
Romania
Geneva
Britain
Australia
League of Nations
Rome
Italy
Shanghai
Japan
China
Bombardment of Lwow by German forces reported by Daniel De Luce
Newsman Daniel De Luce describes a sustained air attack on Lwow Poland with German bombers hitting oil and alcohol refineries. He reports buildings shaking smoke rising from fires and a city turned eerie by sirens and blackout conditions as the bombardment continues.
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Lwow
Poland
Budapest
Romania
Missoula Woman Seriously Hurt in Auto Crash
Mrs. Vera Larson of Missoula Montana was reported in serious condition at the Priest River hospital after her car collided with a truck near Laclede Idaho last night. Passengers Jack Reed and Godfrey Penrod both of Polson Montana were slightly injured and Penrod was confined to the hospital. The extent of Mrs Larson s injuries was not determined.
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Sandpoint
Idaho
Vera Larson
Missoula
Mont
Priest River Hospital
Laclede
Jack Reed
Godfrey Penrod
Polson
Larson
Penrod
Butte Man Denounces Insurance License Cancellation
David OConnor, a long time Butte resident and veteran insurer, protested a state order cancelling his Montana license due to age. At 79 he called the action unjust and pledged to fight if needed. A hearing before the state insurance commission is scheduled for today.
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David O'Connor
Butte
O'Connor
John J. Holmes
Montana
Mr. O'Connor
Bunker Hill
Marcus Daly
West Granite Street
Sun Hot Winds Push Mercury To New September Highs
A blazing sun and hot winds drove temperatures into the high 90s across the Middle West on September 13. Forecaster C. A. Donnel said relief was not in sight as a hot belt stretched from the Rockies to the Appalachians. Indianapolis reached 98, and Chicago hit 98 breaking a 12 year record.
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Chicago
Mercury
Middle West
C. A. Donnel
Government Weather Bureau
Rockies
Appalachians
Indiana
Indianapolis
Barrage 15 Laid Down In Saar Campaign
Paris reported French army forces pressed toward Saarbrucken with heavy barrage fire. French troops targeted rail lines and highways into Saarbrucken and faced German Siegfried fortifications as Maginot gunners accurately shelled key approaches.
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Saarbruecken
Tiller
Butte Craft Unions to Vote on Anaconda Contract
All craft unions in Butte will vote on a new contract from Anaconda with an immediate 75 cent daily raise based on 12 cent copper. A mass meeting is planned at Fox theater Sunday after a miners hall gathering drew about 400 attendees.
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Butte
Anaconda
Miners’ Union
East Park
Fox Theater
Thomas Murray
Grocerymen urge public to stop hysteria and buying
Butte grocers say food supply is ample in the United States and urge residents to curb panic buying. W. Christie, president of the Butte Retail Grocerymen association, notes enough food to feed all Americans and part of Europe if needed and promises efforts to maintain reasonable prices amid wartime pressures. The Montana Chain stores committee reports price spikes on some basics continue despite assurances.
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Butte
United States
Europe
W.&. Christie
Butte Retail Grocerymen’s Association
Montana Chain Stores Committee
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Abe
Saar
New York
Saarbrucken
Vanguard
Baitton
U. C
Navy Yard
Everett R. Holles
Boebbels
Great Britain
Americas
Halifax
Chamberlain
Earl Stanhope
Lord Stanhope
Allied Supreme War Council
Daniel DE Luce
Charles S. Foltz
Basel
Switzerland
Onge Ona
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