Roosevelt weighs special session on neutrality act reform
President Roosevelt, returning to Hyde Park, meets with Hull and Wallace to address war strategy, mounting food prices, and timing for a possible special session of Congress. Officials expect a brief session to remove the arms embargo from the neutrality law, with October as a possible start.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Hull
Wallace
Congress
Stephen T. Early
Britain prepares for long war as public backs three year conflict
British reports emphasize a three year war as London strengthens naval and economic pressure on Germany amid claims Poland still resists withdrawal. A new sinking, the Masdapur, adds to losses while Rio Claro crew reach the Azores. The government presents a twofold strategy as the peace feeler from Germany is rebuffed.
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London
Great Britain
Gerof
Poland
Britain
Herman Wilhelm Goering
England
Masdapur
Ministry of Information
Tie
Dwood
Azores
Netherlands
Germany
Dogs bane mailmen as carriers push through weather
At a Milwaukee meeting, dogs were indicted as the bane of mailmen with calls for owner liability when a dog bites a carrier. Homer L Hobbs of Los Angeles cites 150 000 yearly costs for medical care and time lost. Our sympathy goes to mail men amid proposals for a new law. Mrs Bessie B McCann suggests Appleway for Wick street name.
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Milwaukee
Homer L. Hobbs
Los Angeles
Bessie B. McCann
Wick Street
Household sale of Mary C Rhyan estate details
Public sale of household effects of Mary C Rhyan deceased to be held at 56 Valley Age at 8 o clock p m on Saturday September 16. Sale conducted by executor with items expected to include furniture and domestic goods. Proceeds go to estate and creditors follow legal notice.
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SALE
Mary C. Rhyan
Valley Age
By Product Plants in Winchester Begin Season Winch ester area ramps up apple by products
Winchester area by product plants report the apple harvest under way with Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar employing about 100 workers and planning a second shift. National Fruit Product Company expects apple sauce canning to run as the season peaks late next month, while Heinz prepares vinegar production after September 20 with about 40 workers. Prices for canners and cider apples are quoted at 40 cents and 20 cents respectively per bushel.
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Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Apple Cider and Vinegar Company
National Fruit Product Company
H. J. Heinz Company
Shenandoah
No Decision On Bridges Across Shenandoah Rivers
H G Shirley chairman of the State Highway reports no decisions yet on building new bridges over the North and South Branches of the Shenandoah at Front Royal Virginia. A possible announcement within a week is noted. Plans may use grade crossing elimination funds and other sources to finance two concrete four lane bridges with sidewalks.
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H. G. Shirley
Shenandoah
Riverton
Associated Press
Richmond
Star
Mgd
Staten
Shirley
Miss Cameron's Fiance Dies Suddenly in Scotland
Clarke county reports the death of Robert Irwin Barr of Camphill House Dumbartonshire Scotland fiancé of Miss Isabella Mayo Cameron of Richmond. Barr died Saturday at his home from a heart attack before their October London wedding.
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Clarke County
Robert Irwin Barr
Camphill House
Dumbartonshire
Scotland
Glasgow
Isabella
Mayo Cameron
Richmond
Barr
Miss Cameron
London
Benehan Cameron
Raleigh
N. C
Peter H. Mayo
Boyce-Millwood Secon
Charlotte
John Withersapon
LaBouisse
Cameron
1931 Harley Motorcycle With Sa Excellent Mechanically
Advertisement notes a 1931 Harley motorcycle in excellent mechanical condition offered for 85 dollars by CREDIT CORP.
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Harley
Credit Corp
E A Crowl 53 Dies Suddenly At Winchester Home
Edgar Allen Crowl 53 long time Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company employee and 15 year wire chief at Winchester plant died suddenly at his home 112 North Washington street from a heart condition. He was a popular citizen and member of Friendship Fire Company and Winchester Park Association.
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Edgar Allen Crowl
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Winchester
North Washington Street
Crowl
Aloe
Friendship Fire Company
Winchester Park Association
Woman Attacks Murder Suspect at Mass Trial
In Philadelphia a woman, Rose Transchitello, attacked Paul Petrillo as he entered the prisoner's box for the start of mass murder trials. Petrillo dodged blows while guards restrained the assailant. The case involves six victims tied to an insurance murder ring including Luigi La Vecchia. Cesare Valenti faces related charges in separate proceedings.
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Philadelphia
Paul Petrillo
Rose Stea Transchitello
Petrillo
Pietro Sten
Luigi la Vecchia
Cesare Valenti
New Tims
Schwartz
Pean
Charles S. Hersch
Food Shortage in Warsaw Evident Amid Requisitions
Face food shortage lines and army requisitions have made a famine certain in Warsaw. From the Sciisa cap ital correspondent notebook, meat shops show only scarce sausages while milk butter and vegetables run low as peasants stay away from the city.
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Warsaw
Sciisa
War Factories Closed To Canadians Under Neutrality Act
The United States halted arms and airplane production for Canada by presidential proclamation invoking the neutrality act. The move follows Britain declaring war on Germany, with Congress expected to debate revision to end the embargo. Critics say repeal aids Britain and France while supporters insist it prevents U.S. bias. Travel and regular commerce with Canada remain largely unaffected.
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Washington
Canada
Roosevelt
Congress
Germany
State Department
Britain
France
United States
North Atlantic
Europe
New York
Quebec
Far East
United States restricts European borrowing under acts
Treasury experts say the Neutrality and Johnson acts bar any European country from borrowing money in the United States. Canada and other British dominions in the war are also prohibited from securities purchases. An exception allows normal peacetime transactions, with a committee evaluating its scope. Finland remains in good standing.
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Washington
Treasury
Europe
Canada
United States
Roosevelt
State Treasury and Commerce Department
Finland
Land Case Gets To High Court
Litigation challenging the Virginia State Highway Commission power to abandon a road project after award reached the State Supreme Court. Mrs. Stone seeks $8100 for Route 168 right of way after a $1929 offer. the commission dropped the project citing high costs. The case raises whether abandonment after award is permissible and if due process was followed.
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Staunton
Virginia State Highway Commission
State Supreme Court
Shirley
W. G. Stone
Lee Hall
Williamsburg
John Henry McCann
Norfolk Corporation Court
Stone
The
Highway Commission
Berlin sees Poland surrender as war drags on
Berlin informant says Reich waits for Poland to surrender and hints better terms if Britain and France call off war. Paris reports local advances between Saar and Vosges as Daladier weighs war cabinet. London notes intensified naval war and a three year horizon with time on our side. Moscow cites improbability of Polish resistance and blame on Britain and France. Cernauti Romania reports thousands of Poles fleeing to Romania. Ottawa states Canada offers Britain resources under state of war and US neutrality rules apply.
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Berlin
Reich
Poland
Britain
France
Warsaw
Cernauti
Rumania
Ottawa
Canada
United States
Hitler to not accept flowers on travels in occupied areas
Berlin bulletin reports Adolf Hitler will not accept flowers while touring areas occupied by German troops. Donors are directed to give flowers to German soldiers instead.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Mexico Navy ordered to patrol Gulf and Pacific coasts
Mexico City reports the navy has been ordered to patrol the gulf and Pacific coastlines to prevent entry of belligerent warships into Mexican waters. The directive aims to safeguard national waters amid growing tensions abroad.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Gulf and Pacific Coast
British freighter Blairlogie torpedoed off Irish coast
The Blairlogie was torpedoed off the Irish coast as U S Lines reported the 32 crew members were saved by the United States liner American Shipper.
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New York
United States
Blairlogie
German freighter Bahia Blanca camouflaged as Greek ship arrives
Rio de Janeiro reports the German freighter Bahia Blanca reaching port from Hamburg after a 32 day voyage. The vessel was camouflaged as a Greek ship during the trip.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Hamburg
Tobacco holiday clears warehouse floors in Carolinas
Raleigh reports the tobacco belts of the Carolinas began clearing warehouse floors as a selling holiday emerges due to the European war and the withdrawal of buyers by the Imperial Tobacco Company of Great Britain.
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Raleigh
N. C
Carolinas
Imperial Oe Company
Great Britain
Dutch Steamer Mark Crew Rescued After North Sea Explosion
The captain and crew of the 1514 ton Netherlands steamer Mark landed at Vorup in Denmark after 38 hours at sea following a North Sea explosion. Lifeboats carried them to safety as rescuers reached the site.
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Copenhagen
Mark
North Sea
Vorupuer
Denmark
Torpedo Boat Explodes in Mine Field Off Sweden
Copenhagen reports a German torpedo boat exploded in a mine field near Trelleborg, Sweden, with an estimated ten lives lost. The incident occurred yesterday and is part of the ongoing naval actions surrounding the Baltic region.
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Copenhagen
Berlingske Aftenavis
Trellel
Sweden
Ice Cream For Kids In Safety Campaign Parade
Robert Mason announces a safety campaign parade for elementary students on Wednesday afternoon.Any child with a bicycle can participate with or without a wheel places in line will be found. The parade begins at 5 pm from Cameron Street between City Hall and the George Washington Hotel, travels west on Piccadilly to Loudoun and south to Gerrard, ending at Handley High School grounds with ice cream served to participants.
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Robert Mason
Mason
Cameron Street
City Hall
George Washington Hotel
Piccadilly
Loudoun
Gerrard
Handley High School
Armies Strike At Both Ends Of Long Front In World War I
Paris reports heavy combat along a 100 mile Rhine to Moselle sector with local advances by French forces and intensified actions on both ends of the line. British troops reportedly reach battle positions as air raids against Paris occur for the fourth time this week.
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Paris
Rhine
Moselle
Bitche
Germany
Palatinate
Saar
Gosges
Engane
Ler
More Americans Back From War
945 jubilant American citizens aboard the Swedish American liner Kungsholm arrived in New York from Europe on September 11. The ship’s arrival follows reports of Americans returning home after war service as others recount wartime experiences and restrictions at ports. Max Zurow, a Chicago janitor born in Poland, says he was seized by Gestapo agents in Germany near Danzig for spying while watching troops pass. He fled with his wife after authorities questioned him and imposed travel limits on visiting piers.
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New York
Kungsholm
Europe
Atlan- Max Zurow
Chicago
Poland
Germany
Danzig
Zurow
Gestapo
Polish Army Trapped Near Warsaw As German Push Gains
Berlin dispatches report Polish forces around Warsaw under heavy pressure from Modlin to the northeast. Vis tactic and artillery strikes threaten bridges on the Vistula as German forces advance from East Prussia take Lomza and push toward Wizna. Radio reports claim Polish defense holds amid bombing of Pilsa Square and a looming drive on Lwow while refugees flood routes from Warsaw.
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East Prussia
Lomza
Narew
Wizna
Warsaw
Budapest
Lwow
Pilsa Square
War Ministry
Anneun
Budaepes
Lublin
Rumania
Lemberg
Ukraine
Krzemieniec
Soviet
Russia
Banged-Up Fruit Brings Knock Down Prices and Loss
A report notes fruit damage cuts grower profits as prices drop and markets react to reduced quality produce. Packers and retailers face lower margins while farmers seek compensation and reform. The article outlines steps taken to protect growers and stabilize prices.
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Bae
Early
Inquirer
MR Winchester
Robert
E. A. Crowl
C. & P. Company
U.S
U.S. A
Vosges
Daladier
Moscow
Pravda
Bulletins
Rhine Valley
Modlin
Northwest
Vistula River
Lloyd Lehrbas
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