Battle of Chape Develops into Massacre
War reporting from Shanghai describes Japanese destroyers landing at Nanking and fire during the seaport crisis. Bombing in the international settlement, Chinese casualties, and Allied fears prompt Stimson to secure rights while Japan pledges restraint.
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Japan
Nanking
Amoi
Washington
Shanghai
Uni
United States
Great Britain
Emseaport
Richard S. Hooker
Navy
International
Manchuria
China
Stimson
Hoover
Hay
International Settlement
Tokyo
O Wele
Harbin
Rengo
Chao
Russia
Herbin
Kirin
Navy Officials Mulling Sale of Los Angeles Airship
In Washington on January 29, Navy sources debated selling the Los Angeles and using proceeds to enlarge the ZRS-5 airship sister to the Akron. Rear Admiral Moffett proposed increasing ZRS-5 to 7.5 million cubic feet, boosting cruise radius to about 11,500 nautical miles and speed to 50 knots. lawmakers noted treaties restrict using the Los Angeles as a warship.
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Associated Press
Washington
Los Angeles
House Naval Committee
Garland Fulton
Navy Design Division
William A. Moffett
Moffett
Adams
Britten
Illinois
Fulton
Quotation Fluctuations in Wheat and Grain Markets
Chicago and Richmond report zigzag grain action with no net progress as concerns of a crop scare loom from cold weather. Wheat mixed with small declines and gains. corn and oats steady to down. provisions off. Bond prices also listed with multiple series and bid values.
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Chicago
Richmond
Virginia
Market Prices for Butter Eggs Poultry in Washington
Washington markets show butter at 1 lb prints 28 and tub 27 cents per pound. Eggs and live poultry prices list various weights and classifications including turkeys old and young, chickens, broilers, and Leghorn birds with ranges from 10 to 30 cents per pound. Dressed turkey and chick en prices appear with similar per pound figures, reflecting current receipts and demand.
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Washington
No Agreement By Rail Heads And Union Chiefs
Chicago January 29 The joint session of rail presidents and labor union representatives adjourned at 11 45 a m without agreement after nearly two hours awaiting a carrier report on a new union suggestion. A half hour conference followed then a 30 minute break before the rail presidents retired pending a union call to resume talks.
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Associated Press
Chicago
British Abandon Hope of Rescuing M-2 Crew
London authorities said the submarine M-2 sank off Portland with 60 officers and men aboard and rescue is no longer possible. A Rear Admiral report described obstructions and an old wreck, ending with no hopes of saving life.
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Associated Press
London
Admiralty
Portland
Portland Bill
Baltimore Produce Prices on Chickens and Related Stock
Baltimore January 28 report lists Leghorns and other tight stock at 12 15 cents per unit, young colored chickens by size at 17 19 cents, while all other items show no change.
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Baltimore
Chicago Grain Closing Prices Buoyant Wheat Pit Push
Grain prices rose nearly two cents per bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade with gains across wheat corn oats and rye. Spirited buying by traders and commission houses fueled the buoyant tone as May and July futures posted higher quotes while September remained without sales.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Liquidation Dwindles After Midday in New York Markets
In New York trading on January 29 selling picked up briefly as prices neared early January lows. After midday liquidation eased, while developments in the Far East added uncertainty but major financial leaders remained confident in handling the situation.
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Associated Press
New York
Acorn Crop Attracts Bears and Deer Readers
Bears and deer increasingly rely on the plentiful acorn crop, a preferred food source for wildlife as small animals also harvest acorns for nourishment.
Stock Market Narrow Gains Amid Mixed NYSE Trading
The market showed fractional changes with limited buying as the selling wave eased. The British pound stayed near yesterday's close at 3.45 dollars with varied quotes across major stocks such as Allied Chem 66, American Can 59, Americans Tel 112, and Woolworth 41, among others at 2.15 pm.
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Allied Chem. & Dye
American Can
Amer. Te. & Tel
Richmond Produce and New York Poultry Pricing Report
Richmond prices show liberal butter and eggs with steady ranges in apples and dairy stock. New York poultry markets list moderate demand with Leghorn hens at 15 to 17 cents and chickens 12 to 22 cents per pound, along with eye and egg case figures for the day.
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Richmond
Virginia Creamery
NEW York Poultry
New York
Hog Market Reports Steady Prices Across Markets
Baltimore hogs steady with top at 5.10 for medium and light weights, heavy hogs to 4.60 and sows 3.50 to 3.85. Lancaster price up to 5.50 for choice and Jersey City reports all hogs sold directly to packers.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Lancaster
Jersey City
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Chicago Cash Grain
Philadelphia
Plymouth Rocks
Government
U. S
Liberty
Treasury
Washington Produce
Hibbs & Company
New York Stock Exchange
Hibbs Building
Washington, D. DC
Telephone National
W. 8. Hibbs & Company
Hibbe Building
Washington, D. C
An P Tobacco
Dot
Bethlehem Steel
Chrysler
Oil
Gen'l Electric
New Gen'l. Motors
Kennecot
Woolworth
Willard
Dean’s
Bell Clothes Shop
Winchester
Columbia Steel
Columbia
Ino. W. Rosenberger & Co
S. Braddock St
Columbia Metal Box CO
New York, N. Y
Jacobson’s Furniture Co
S. Main St
T. Jones & CO
Fair Play Store
Reardon’s Special Coffee
Boscawen
Tren Ae
NEW Willys
C. B. Organ
Willys Dealer
Braddock ST
H. W. Ebert
BUICK
Winchester Garage
Soran
Ford
Bickers Motor CO
L. J. Chrysler
P Phone
Hooklymouth Agency
S. Loudoun Street
Atlantic Greyhound
Winston- -Salem
Knoxville
Charlotte Augusta
Jacksonville
Miami
Union Bus Terminal
Braddock and Piccadilly Sts
George Washington Hotel
Safety
Silvertown
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Cammert Tire Company
En Ak & Boscawen Bts
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