Britons kidnapped by pirates off Yellow River coast
Six British citizens including two naval officers and 20 Chinese were abducted from the British steamer Shantien near the Yellow River mouth. U. S. Navy ships Pope and Bittern joined two British destroyers in pursuit of the pirates who put captives into five junks and took valuables before the vessel headed to Chefoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow River
Shanghai
United States Navy
Tientsin
Chefoo
Franco-Russian Alliance Fear In Germany Sparks Venice Trip Context
Paris reports German fear of a Franco Russian alliance influencing Chancellor Hitler's Venice trip and Von Ribbentrop's visit. French foreign minister Barthou presses for a European defensive fence with Germany as Bucharest London Rome tour plans unfold. direct talks with Hitler seen as unlikely until Barthou finishes consultations.
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Paris
Hitler
Venice
Joachim von Ribbentrop
von Ribbentrip
Louis Barthou
Geneva
Barthou
France
Germany
Bucharest
Belgrade
London
Rome
von Ribbentrop
Berlin
League of Nations
Russia
State Department protests German debt moratorium
The State Department directed Ambassador William G. Dodd in Berlin to inform Germany that the United States regrets the new hardships imposed on American creditors by Germany's moratorium on foreign debt payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Department
William G. Dodd
Berlin
United States
Torso of Woman Found Hidden in Brighton Station Trunk
The torso of a woman about 40 was found in a plywood trunk at Brighton railway station. The body showed severed limbs and was wrapped in paper marked Ford. Police suspect death occurred about three weeks earlier and seek clues, with fingerprint analysis underway and Scotland Yard consulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Eng
Ford
H. J. Pullin
Scotland Yard
Agnes Turverson
New York
Detroit
J. W. Hutchinson
Missing woman lawyer Agnes C Tufverson sought by police
Police hunt for Agnes C Tufverson a woman lawyer reported missing since December 20. Olive Turverson says she married Ivan Poderjay now jailed in Vienna. Investigators focus on several trunks Poderjay took when sailing to England December 22. Continued on page six.
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Agnes C. Tufverson
Vienna
New York
Olive Tufverson
Detroit
Olive Turverson
Ivan Poderjay
Poderjay
England
Hopes for World Disarmament Rest on Naval Parley
London reports that a new Anglo American naval conference at Downing Street opens with two hours of talks. Observers say Geneva disarmament seems unlikely without naval power examples and Japan's stance looms large. US delegates Norman H. Davis, Robert W. Bingham, Rear Admiral Richard H. Leigh, and Ray Atherton attend.
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London
No. 10
Downing Street
Geneva
Japan
United States
Russia
Norman H. Davis
Robert W. Bingham
Great Britain
Richard H. Leigh
Ray Atherton
Von Papen Attacks Nazi Regime From Marburg Lectures
Berlin June 18 Franz Von Papen vice chancellor challenged Goebbels propaganda and Nazi limits on press freedom in a Marburg University speech criticizing the regime He urged restoration of the monarchy warned against socialist experiments and warned of class war while denouncing slogans and terrorism.
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Berlin
Hitler
Franz von Papen
Germany
Marburg University
von Papen
Joseph Goebbels
Former Lithuanian Premier Sentenced to Twelve Years
Kaunas, Lithuania June 18 A court martial found Augustine Waldemaras former premier guilty of attempting to overthrow the government on June 7 He was condemned to 12 years at hard labor Waldemaras led an unsuccessful coup attempt against the government led by President Arias Smetona.
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Kaunas
Lithuania
Augustine Waldemaras
Waldemaras
Arias Smetona
Kidnap Victim Found Dead on Illinois Farm
Dr. HH Meyers a 55 year old Eldorado dentist was found shot to death on a farm near Eldorado Illinois after an overnight search. Authorities say he was the victim of a kidnapping and robbery plot and had been accompanied by Lee Armstrong of Houston in seeking real estate.
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Illinois
H. L. Meyers
Eldorado, Ill
Eldorado, TL
HH. I. Meyers
Idorado
the Choisser
AM. Mitchedd
Dro Mevers
Sanday
Mgr
Arnestrong
Eldorado
Lee Armstrong
Houston
Tex
Shawkeetown
Ta Coisser
Here
Equality
Armstrong
Meyers
Foulois Denies Charges In Open Court Over Air Corps Misconduct
Major General Foulois fights removal as chief of the army air corps after a house committee accuses him of dishonesty and mismanagement. The panel faults plane purchases and air mail moves, noting deadly crashes and weak flight hours among pilots. The report to President Roosevelt calls for dismissal and cites repeated law violations and favoritism in procurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jime
Benjamin D. Powis
House
Army Air Corps
Dern
Foulois
Roosevelt
Air Corps
Army
Removal of Foulois Sought by House Committee
Major General Benjamin Foulois facing dismissal as chief of the Army Air Corps after a House committee report cites press misconduct accusations. Foulois rejects the charges as unjust and criticizes the secrecy of the hearing while defending his record and the air corps. The panel faults his testimony as inaccurate and notes the air corps suffers from equipment, management, and personnel issues notwithstanding praise for young pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin D. Foulois
Ao House
Army Air Corps
Foulois
Associated Press
Air Corps
General Staff
Cuban capital reels after bloody Sunday riot
Havana reports a deadly two day riot as 12 killed and scores wounded after 50 000 ABC Society members marched through Parade Boulevard. Gunfire stalled the parade and several women were among the dead. Officials fear further unrest and seek to identify attackers.
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Edmund A. Chester
Associated Press
Havana
ABC Society
Cuba
Filard
ABC
Iesta
Neptune Street
Parade
Rehabilitation Progress In Louisiana and Mississippi After Hurricane
New Orleans reports rehabilitation moving forward in hurricane devastated areas of Louisiana and Mississippi. Seven killed and many injured as towers and lines restored. relief workers including George Myers and John Thorn assist from Red Cross headquarters.
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Louisiana
Shssissippi
New Orleans
Missisippi
Mexico
Missippi
Memphis
Tenn
George Myers
John Thorn
W.yeton Red Cross
Ean Cus
Salvador Storm Death Toll Hit Over Four Thousand
Dispatches from San Salvador report more than 4 000 people killed or injured by the hurricane that struck the country about three weeks ago. The minister of public works said property losses reached about 4 million dollars.
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Mexico
D. F
Tonio Alvarez Vidaurri
New Mink
Salvador
San Salvador
Adjourment Sought as Rail Labor Bill Hinders Congress
Washington June 15 Democratic leaders seek adjournment with President Roosevelt backing postponement of the railroad labor bill. Senate moved relief and mediation measures while House backed adjournment as Robinson's farm relief bill eyed for a vote and possible concessions.
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Washington
Senate
LaFollette
R. Wis
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
House
Robinson
DP. Ark
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U. S
Dillinger Aid
Virginia Hughes
Patrica Young
Madison, Wis
Chicago
John Dillinger
Miss Hughes
Harry Pierpont
Dillinger
Lorso
Rafael Escalona
Gatesville
Crytal
Wes
Moven Peevianely
Bnnklew Cp. OA
Wei Tday
Interstate Commerce Committee
Connate
Senate Im Na Fime
Hence
Ane
Erlir
Wvy
Thomasville Sales Co
Thomasville
Georgia
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