Mobilization Proclaimed by Selassie as Ethiopian War Looms
Emperor Haile Selassie announced a general mobilization of ten million Ethiopians and moved four regiments totaling 200,000 toward Aussa to confront Italian invasion threats. Frontier forces led by Dedjazmatch Yousef, Ras Kabbada, Dedjazmatch Wondado, and Dedjazmatch Embatcha mobilized from Bati, Wollo, Dessie, Sayent, and Amhara regions.
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James A. Milles
Associated Press
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Aussa
Mussa Ali
King of Kings
Crown Council
Italy
Ethiopia
Eritrea
Somaliland
Benito Mussolini
Dedjazmatch
Yousef
Bati
Wollo
Ras Kabbada
Iferata
Wondado
Dessie
Amhara
Sayent
Danakil
Citory
Manelik
League of Nations
Geneva
Aduwa
Enduring War Mobilizes Tribes and Feudal Chiefs
Amid turmoil the hour of war arrives as shepherds abandon staffs and arm rifles while feudal chiefs rally braves. Military mobilization spreads from villages to jungles with beasts conscripted, and the empire echoes with the emperor's call to close ranks and unite.
Bombs Hit Two Ethiopian Towns as Mobilization Declared
Addis Ababa reports Italian air raids on Aduwa and Adigrat killing and wounding civilians. Emperor Haile Selassie mobilizes 10 million subjects while protesting to the League of Nations. Ethiopian forces mass near Mussa Ali as a new round of fighting looms.
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Menelik
Aduwa
Ethiopia
Lion of Judah
Italy
Addis Ababa
Africa
Egypt
Sudan
Kenya
Somaliland
Red Sea
Ira
Eritrea
Haile Selassie
Hailey Selassie
Moun
Pool
Haile Selas
Agama
Adigrat
King of Kings
League of Nations
Rasse Youm
East Tigre
Asia
Mussa Ali
Salvation Army Locates Norwegian Man Sought By Kin
A Norwegian native living in the United States for years was located in a Frederick County apple orchard by Major James Mars of the Salvation Army. The search, aided by the missing persons bureau, followed years without contact from relatives seeking settlement of an estate. Major Mars notes the bureau has found many missing persons. He also arranged work for two visiting girls he met after a Salvation Army service at the Court House, providing meals and lodging. one quickly found employment and the other was hired for several days.
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Norway
Frederick County
James Mars
Salvation Army
Missing Persons’ Bureau
The
Mars
Army
West Virginia
Criticism And Praise Aroused By President
Washington October 3. President Roosevelts trip across the continent drew mixed reactions from legislators. Democrats said the President made a favorable impression with his policy outline and figures on business improvement. Republican Bolton argued the Chief Executive was again making promises to revive lost confidence in the New Deal.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Continent
Bolton
Ohio
Civic Leaders Meet on Route 11 and 12 in Staunton Parley
W M Brise and Arthur Field returned from Staunton after a meeting of officials and business leaders from towns along Route 11 to discuss Route 12 diverging from Greenville and possible business impact. A flawed junction map and a large sign at the Route 12 11 crossroads were noted. Plans to offset traffic loss included erecting accurate signs and coordinating western towns.
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Winchester
W. M. Brise
Chamber of Commerce
Arthur M. Field
Staunton
William A. Grubert
Greenville
Stuarts Draft
Waynesboro
Grottees
Elkton
Swift Run Gap
Ewine
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TRU
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Remington Winchester
Stevens
Joe's
Oke
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Thi Pop
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Firestone Sentinel
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