Prayers as Women and Children Sail from Shanghai
In Shanghai on August 17, before the Dollar line tender left for the refuge liner President Jefferson with 337 American women and children, prayers of thanksgiving were offered. Fathers watched in silence as mothers and youngsters, some clutching a single suitcase, boarded under bombardment. Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and her son Quentin were among the evacuees.
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Shanghai
President Jefferson
Manila
Jeffeffrson
Theodore Roosevelt
Quentin
Roosevelt
United States
Aid Arrives as Shanghai Falls to Cities Battle Zone
Americans in Shanghai are herded into the international settlement as Chinese and Japanese forces clash for control. U S Consul General Clarence E Gauss leads protection with marines and foreign troops guarding the area.
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Shanghai
China
No-Man's Land
Th City
International Settlement
U.S
U. S
Clarence E. Gauss
Montague Extradition Hearing Delayed to August 18
The extradition hearing for John Montague, Hollywood golf wizard sought in New York for an alleged seven year old robbery, is postponed pending Gov. Merriam's decision. Montague appears in Los Angeles court with attorney Jerry Giesler for the preliminary exam.
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Frank Merriam
John Montague
Hollywood
New York State
Montague
Los Angeles
Jerry Giesler
Wives Stand Beside Escaped Convict In Police Station
William A. Lynch, an escaped Michigan prisoner, sits behind bars in a Chicago police station with both of his wives Madeline and Helen, who married him without knowing his past. He is arrested on suspicion in Chicago.
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William A. Lynch
Michigan
Chicago
Madeline
Helen
Central Press
Miracle baby thriving after twin loss in Dorchester
Marian Thompson of Dorchester, Massachusetts, born after her mother died last January, weighs ten pounds now. The infant gained over five pounds since birth, kept healthy by the dedicated care of her sisters who mothered the child.
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Marian Thompson
Dorchester
Mass
Central Press
Battles Roar Over Shanghai Port City In World War Era
Chinese forces press a furious attack on Japanese positions in the Hongkew district as shells rain on the Whangpoo river front. Fires rage across the city while prison inmates in Wardroan jail are killed as walls crumble. Police struggle to maintain communications amid heavy casualties.
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Hongkew
International Settlement
Whangpoo River
Wardroan
Father refuses vacation trips as children picket tavern
Kansas City man James Mitchell told his family there would be no vacation this year due to costs. Roma Le Mitchell, 5, held a sign saying Daddy is unfair to his kids and picketed the tavern. Mitchell plans to take his wife and three children to see their grandfather in Hanover, Kansas.
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Kansas City
James Mitchell
Roma le Mitchell
Mitchell
Hanover
Kas
Baltimore and Philadelphia Livestock and Market Prices Aug 17
Market notes from Baltimore and Philadelphia list prices for sweet potatoes, live poultry, butter, eggs, cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep. Chicago quotes show hogs and cattle ranges with grain fed prices and stock trends. Miscellaneous feed and dairy product prices accompany the livestock data.
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Baltimore
Maryland
U. S
Philadelphia
Plymouth Rocks
Baltimore Livestock
U. S. Dept
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Buluk
Texas
Local Retail Market Prices and Grain Feeds Listing
A detailed price list shows patent brand flour and mixed feeds with per barrel bag rates for 98, 48, 24, and 12 pound bags. Also includes dairy feeds, cracked corn, and various live stock items with unit prices and brief notes on quality grades.
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Sacecsne
Tvatevovestae
Seunee
Avs
Peahiasns
D .Ciivicevascoss
Bane
Nate
Ieee
Rocdrollers
Soceeces
Bice Wien
Nielelursia
Cuele
Peessone
EAVE
Asta Ated
Ecentemet
Stock Market Report Sees Feeble Rebound After Shanghai News
New York stock activity weakens as fears of a neutrally invoked halt on military shipments to Japan and China dampen demand. Leading steels and motors fade, broad losses shrink by late afternoon while foreign exchange closes slight. Major quotes include Allied Chemical 241 1 4 and U S Steel 118.
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New York
Shanghai
Japan
China
Allied Chemical
Am. Can
Radiator
Am Smelters
Am. Tel
Tel
Anaconda
Baltimore and Ohio
Beth. Steel
Chrysler
Consol. Edison
Corn Products
Gen. Electric
Gen. Motors
Goodyear
Int. Harvester
Kennecott
Montgomery Ward
N. Y. Central
Penn. Railroad
Southern Railway
Stand. Oil of N. J
Texas Corp
U. S. Steel
Va.-Caro, Chem
Va.Caro. Pid
Woolworth
Grain prices and wheat cash quotations across markets
Chicago reports closing grain prices with figures for wheat corn oats and rye including futures and cash bids for No. 2 and No. 3 grades. Baltimore lists spot prices for No. 2 red winter wheat and corn with standard delivery baselines.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Yankee Dominates Senators as Gomez Wins
Lefty Gomez pitched a shutout with three hits allowed while knowing his mother died that morning in Rodeo California. The New York Yankees defeated the Washington Senators 8-0 in the first game of a doubleheader. Bill Dickey and Tony Lazzeri hit home runs in the second inning.
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New York
Lefty Gomez
Rodeo
Calif
Washington Senators
Yankees
Bill Dickey
Tony Lazzeri
Yanks
Beavers Estate Claims Apprehension Notice
All persons having claims against or indebted to the estate of J. H. Beavers are asked to call on J. M. Fishpaw, administrator c. t. a. of J. H. Beavers, deceased, for settlement. (8-16-61)
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J. H. Beavers
J. M. Fishpaw
Possible successor to Hugo Black named Bibb Graves wife of Alabama governor
Mentioned as a potential successor to Senator Hugo L. Black, nominated to the U S Supreme Court by President Roosevelt, is Mrs. Bibb Graves wife of Alabama’s governor. Black’s unexpired term ends in 1938.
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Hugo L. Black
U. S. Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Bibb Graves
Alabama
Black
Indian Clover Leaf 4-H Camp Publishes First Issue
The 4-H Club camp near Capon Bridge invites friends to picnic lunch at noon with morning activities including games swimming and canoeing. Camp location details and signs are provided. The camp’s official paper Indian Clover Leaf debuts with editor Miss Margaret Larrick and aides.
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Capon Bridge
Haines’ Store
Capon River
Indian Clover Leaf
4-H Club
Cameus
Margaret Larrick
Nancy Harbaugh
Mary Gay Marker
James Judy
Ellen Brumback
Harold Larrick
National Guard Unit Arrives for Two Day Encampment
National Guard soldiers from Camp Ritchie Maryland arrived at 7 45 this morning to arrange encampment locations. The unit will stay two days sleeping in pup tents then travel via Winchester to Cumberland for a night before returning to Camp Ritchie on Friday. They will break camp and head back to Washington on Saturday.
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Camp Ritchie
Winchester
Cumberland
Ther
Washington
Reckless driving verdict in Berryville Ave case
Judge Weems found Greenwalt and Mason guilty of reckless driving after a pursuit scene on Berryville Avenue. Each was fined 25 dollars plus costs totaling 30.25 and given six month driving suspensions. Baker testified about the car chase and alleged abusive language, while several witnesses disputed the claims.
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Baker
Greenwalt
Mason
Berryville Avenue
Weems
Donald Weems
C. R. Anderson
John Rosenberger
Winchester Police Committee Dismisses Officer Carter Baker
The Winchester Police Committee voted to fire Officer Carter Baker for reckless and unnecessary use of firearms. No charges were filed against Lloyd Boyce, the third man in the car, and a successor to Baker is not expected to be named immediately.
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A. Lee Coble
Baker
Police Committee
Common Council of
City of
Winchester
C. R. Anderson
A. L. Coble
J. H. Rosenberger
Donald L. Weems
Police Justice
C. W. Hollis
J. W. Greenwalt
Elmer Mason
Carter Baker
Coast To China Crisis Discussed By Roosevelt Aides
President Roosevelt consulted Hull Malin Craig Richardson and Hornbeck on possible actions in China and Japan. Officials privately discussed that evacuating Americans would need additional protection and more troops due to the large number of people to move. About 4,000 Americans were in the area.
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China
Japan
Roosevelt
Hull
Malin Craig
Army
James O. Richardson
Stanley K. Hornbeck
State Department
Far Eastern
Althou
Roosevelt Era Neutrality Law Discussed Amid China Japan Crisis
The article notes a proposed automatic embargo under a neutrality act enacted April 29 during the Spanish civil conflict. It would block arms shipments and ban US citizen travel on ships of China or Japan if the President declares a state of war. Observers debate impact, noting China could be more affected than Japan.
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Shanghai
Roosevelt
Spain
China
Japan
United States
Ku Klux Plan Scrutinized in Black Nomination Fight
Senate judiciary debate over Hugo L. Black nomination heats as opponents try to tie him to the Ku Klux Klan. Senator Copeland may press the charge while Black’s allies push legal grounds. Dr. Hiram W. Evans of the Klan downplays the issue and ignores Copeland’s bid for New York mayor.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Copeland
Black
Esmne
Minton
D.-Ind
Jacob Weiss
Indiana
Evans
Atlanta
Hiram W. Evans
Ku Klux Klan
Hugo L. Black
D.ala
Rules committee drift discussed packing and expansion
P Wis members debated adding seats to the rules committee. Chairman O'Connor said the idea had been known as packing, and he with Speaker Bankhead and Majority Leader Rayburn had pressed the committee to act on the bill.
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P.wis
O'Connor
D.N. Y
Bankhead
Rayburn
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Baker & Anderson
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No Obligation Pilot Life Insurance CO
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R. G. Hengeveld, Gen. Agt
Lynch
Baby Marian Thompson
The
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Stock Market Report
Mrs. Bibb Graver
National Guard
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Libby-Owensford
John W. Rosenberger & Co
R. M. Swimley
North Market Street
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