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RED
SiIkS--COtfOHeS

(1342 Yds.) REMNANTS; silks, acetates,
prints, wanted colors. 2 to yard lengths.
Were $50 to S9c ...............yd. BIC
1885 Yds.) PANNE RAYON SATIN, wanted
colors. / to 3 yard lengths. Were
6Sc .................... ..yd. 33G
al Yds.) WOOL DRESS FABRICS, 81 in.
wide, wanted colors. Was 1875. :. .yd. sac
1896 Yds.) REMNANTS; silks, acetates and
rayonS. to 8 yard lengths. Were 49c to
6Sc ..................: ....'''.' 'V0' %9S
(22 Yds.) 54-INCH WOOLENS, for coats
and suits. Was CSC .yd. BIC
(67 Yds.) REMNANTS, 12-momie all silk
pongee. to 4 yard lengths. Was
us Pcs.j ACETATE WHITE CREPEs,
ruff, pebble and sheer crepes. Were sec
(2132 Yds.) REMNANTS SUMMER WASH
FABRICS, to yard lengths. Were 2Sc
(4s2 Yds.) REMNANTS, plain broadcloth,
printed batiste. to 3 yard lengths. Were
(s7 Yds.J IMPORTED EMBROIDERED
SWISS ORGANIZES, 45-in. wide, wanted
colorS. Were 100 ..............y d. S4S
Is PcsO FINE COTTON LACE FABRICS,
for dresses; wanted colors. Were
89c Observation-Disclosures. .yd. BIC
(731 Yds.) PRINTED SHEER WASH FAB
RIGS, 3 to 10 yard lengths. Wanted colors.
Were 25c to 29c .................y d. 12G
Goldenberg's-Main Floor
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House Dresses

(6) SHEER HOUSECOATs, in prints and
dots. Sizes IA to 10. Were 1.99 to
2.99 .................1 .39
(52) HOUSEDRESSES, white, pique and
crinkle crepes. Sizes IA to AZ. Were
100 .................... 5SG
(9) SHEER HOUSEDRESSES, printed
with swing skirts. Sizes IA and 10. Were
1.99 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1.39
(1SJ SUN BACK HOUSEDRESSES, printed
with swing skirts. Sizes IA to 20. Were
A'OO ......... ''''' I$%
500 SHEER DRESSES, in pastel colors.
Sizes IA to 20. Were 100. .20G
(SD EXTRA SIZE HOOvERETTES, full
wrap, printed percale. Were LOO. 44G
az HOUSECOATS, in dots and prints;
slightly soiled. Sizes IA to 20. Were
LOO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
GOIdenbergs-SecOnd Floor
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Accessories

(2O WOMEN's PIQUE JACKETS, made
of pique material. White only. Broken sizes.
WCFc Luz BY
1887 MEMS HANDKERCHIEFS, all white
with A-inch white border. Were Sc. :. Sc
(SO7) WOMEN'S HANDKERCHIEFS, solid
colors and prints Good value. Were &c. Sc
Goldenberg's- Main Floor
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Housewares

Isl DOz.) GLASS JELLY GLASSES, with
tin tops. Were 49c. ............ dog. 29G
(49 DOz) GLASS FRUIT JARS, quart size,
complete with rubberS and glass tops.
(5S) CRYSTAL GLASSES, high footed
sherbets with neat decorations. Were
(26) IVY BOWL SETS, round glass bowl
with hanging rack. Mere Soc. ...25G
(27) UNFINISHED WOOD TABLE TOPS,
a. FOOD JUGS, stone lined, metal outer
(12) THERMOS FOOD BOTTLES, crackle-
finish metal outer casing. l quart size
Were 79c NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. soc
(18) sHERBET SETS, chrome serving
tray, crystal glass footed sherbetS. Were
1.OO .............. ''zzS
15) WHITE ENAMEL SINK DISH PANS,
17-qt. size. Slight seconds. Were 1925. .67G
ga RUBBER GARDEN HOSE, 20-ft. size.
Complete with couplings Were 100. .74G
(9) BOSTON WOVEN RUBBER HOSE
the famous Boston hose. 25-ft. size. Were
liz liz WOVEN RUBBER HOSE, the famous
green hose. so it. size. Were 6.95. 4.29
~ METAL HOSE REELS, very strongly
made Good quality. Were LOO. ....77G
(S) FLOOR MOPS. Serviceable pillow
shaped mops with handle. Were 75c. .47G
(23) CORN STRAW BROOMS, with
smooth handles. Were SAC. None deliv.
1ss1 LAMP SHADES, parchmentized paper
shades. Various decorations. Were
SSC NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 8SS
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Linen SNo,i9ogS

az DOz.) TURKISH WASH CLOTHS, pas
tel borders. Seconds. Good quality. Were
SC Observation-Disclosures. Sc
(2S) ORGANDY SCARFS, with colored
borders. Good quality. Were sec. 15G
(41) CANNON TURKISH TOWELS, extra
large. Seconds. Double thread. Were
CSC
(9) LINEN CRASH TABLE CLOTHS, all
linen, in plaids 58x78. Were 1.S9. 500
(134) RUN OF THE MILL TURKISH
TOWELS, damaged. Were 1Oc and 15c. Sc
(2915 Yds.) ALL LINEN TEA TOWELING,
with colored borders. Were 39c I'd. LOG
eco Yds.) ALL LINEN TEA TOWELING,
bright colored checks. Were 25c yd.. 1OG
az Yds.) MERCERIZEDTABLE DAMASK,
remnants, So in. wide. Were sec yd.. BIC
1857 RUN OF MILL TURKISH TOWELS,
heavy, very absorbent. Seconds. Were
GOIdenberg'S-Main Floor
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Corset Values

(1S) WOMEN's GIRDLES, front hook,
back lace. Broken sizes. Were 100 to
1875 Observation-Disclosures. SIC
1857 MESH GIRDLES, step in, front and
side hooks. Broken sizes. Were 1.O9. .29G
1927 AWAY STRETCH GIRDLES, white
and tearose. Broken sizes. Were 39c. 1916
GOldenberg's-SecOnd Floor
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FRIDAY
WILL BE
Furniture

(2) GLDERS, full length, link spring,
tufted seat and back cushions. Were
14.S5 Observation-Disclosures. Jew
~ HUTCH CABINETS, one maple and
one ia walnut finish, turned legs, silver
drawers. Were 14.95 .............7.77
~ 2Pc. LIVING ROOM SUITE, bed dav
export, floor sample. Rust rayon tapes
try. Was $500 ..................44 s75
az OCCASIONAL CHAIRS, spring seats,
plaid covers. Walnut finish arms. Were
5.95 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Ss4S
~ MODERN LOUNGE CHAIR, plaid
back and seat. Floor sample. Was
1895 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1Zsy@
~ MAPLE FINISH DLNETTE SUITE, 7
pieces; floor sample. Was $500. 1882
~ SERVERS, left out of dining room
suites. Were S.95 .............. SSy@
~ BOX SPRING, for full size bed; orchid
damask ticking. Was Bats ........17.49
10y FOSTER COIL SPRINGS, full size
and 2 twin. Enamel finish. Were
~ MAPLE ARM SPRING BACK AND
SEAT, opens to make a double bed. Was
1895 Observation-Disclosures. 1896
(16) WINDSOR CHAIRS, mahogany or
maple finish. Were 1875 ..........1.44
(6) INNERSPRING MATTRESSES, twin
size only. A S S Or e d ticking. Were
1875 acknowledgements. 4V"OC
~ FOLDING YACHT CHAIRS, solid
hardwood canvas seats and backs. Were
III SPc. LIVING ROOM SUITE, apes. in
rust and one in green figured tapestry:
was SS.OO ..............' .SSsS0
GOIdenberg'S-FOurth Floor
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Mems Wear

1857 POLO SHIRTS, cotton and fine mesh;
some Upper styles. Small, medium, large.
Were $50 to S9c ...............2 9G
(1OO) WHITE ANKLETS, some with stripes
and clocks. Broken sizes. Were 19c to
zoe ..ss...... 4VS
MEMS SHIRTS, soiled and mussed from
handling. Broken sizes. Were 79c to
100 Observation-Disclosures. BIC
(24) BATHING TRUNKS, all wool. Sizes
"a to 40. Were 1.19 ................79 G
(175) MEMS TIES, stripes, plaids, checks
and all over patterns. Silk, rayon and
many other fabrics. Were SIC. 39G
(257) MEMS FANCY HANDKERCHIEFS
blue, brown, green and lavender bord-
ers Observation-Disclosures. for 16G
(5O) SPORT BELTS, in white only. Most
sizes in the group. Were Soc. .11G
Goldenberg's-Main Floor
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Shop Early!
Quantities Limited!
All Sale Are Final!
SWO1'fS0N9eNH'

spur GSGOGGSH
a. LINENE SUITS, apiece white suits;
slightly soiled. Size 16. Were 1.95. sac
(21) SATIN LASTEX BATHING SUITS,
solid colors and prints. Sizes "a and So.
Were 5.99 .................. 2.99
(2O) WOMEN'S KNIT SPORT SHIRTS,
solid colors Sizes "a to 40. Were 79c. SOC
(2) BEACH CAPES, white backgrounds
with contrasting trim. Were 2.99. E. 1.99
(1S) WOMEN'S SILK & SHEER BLOUSES,
solid colors, short sleeves Sizes "a to 40.
Were 1.99 Observation-Disclosures. .1.20
(2O) WOMEN'S SLACK SETS, in navy
and brown. Sizes IA to 20. Were 1.99. LA
(16) SHARKSKIN AND LINEN SPORT
COATS, pastel colors, navy and black
Sizes IA to 20. Were 2.99. 1923
(1N CULOTTE SETS, and halter sets;
navy and brown. Sizes IA to 20. Were
H'SS 1OS1
18) WOMEN'S SHANTUNG SKIRTS,
pastel shades. Originally 2.99 .......97G
GOldenberg's-SecOnd Floor
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The departure schedule Of the
Sixth Marine Regiment peremp-
torily showed forward as the Sino-
Japanese conflict developed grave
new threats to world peace.
NOTICE GIVEN
Japan formally notified the
United States Of its intention to
blockade Chinese ports and Wash
ington moved swiftly and deci-
sively to meet this threat to its
shipping.
Secretary of State Hull Sternly
warned the two Oriental powers
they will be held strictly response
BILE for deaths and injuries to
Americans and damage to United
States property.
BY this action the United States
established it's right to seek repara.
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GREEN HOPED
FOR c.. 0. PEACE

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Aug.
% G.N.S0.-As recently as last
spring the executive committee of
the American Federation of La
Dor was hoping" to negotiate a
peace with the Committee for In
dustrial Organization, VILLA m
Green, A. F. L. president, revealed
here today.
Attending the executive council
conference here, Green was asked
why official purge" letters, such
as those sent to the West Virginia
State Federation of Labor order
ing it to "disassociate" all locals
of C. I. o. international unions,
were not sent to the Pennsylvania
State Federation convention at
Harrisburg last March, Green ex-
planned that purge" orders were
not forwarded because:
1--WE had been hoping that
committees from the two sides
would meet and negotiate set
Element so that our (purge)
order would not be necessary"
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PLANES AGAIN
SPREAD DEATH
IN S H ANGHAI
Tokyo Stands Firm
on Envoy Shooting

(I.N.S.). japanese aerial
bombs spread death and de-
struction through Shanghai
again today, killing and wound"
ing hundreds of civilians, it
was feared, as they dropped
into heavily populated native
areas. Developments:
/. Twenty diving Japanese
planes bomb Shanghai, South
Station, Nantao, Pootung and
other areas. Death roll far in
excess of 300 feared.
2. International tension in
creases as Japanese warships
halt British steamer, drawing
immediate protest from British
commander-in-chief.
3. Japanese premier says
Japan must beat China to her
knees"
4. Tokyo indicates Japan will
maintain stiff attitude in face
of British protest on wounding
of Ambassador by Japanese ma
chine gun bullet.
5. Huge Soviet red army holds
maneuvers in grim warning to
Japan.
6. japanese claim steady ad-
vances in severe fighting north
east of Shanghai.
Z. British Ambassador main
tains improvement in fight for
life at Shanghai hospital.
8. Chinese reported forming
almost impregnable linden
burg line" outside international
city.
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$50 Orchids
On Mellon
Coffin

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 20 T.N.S0.
The body of Andrew w. Mellon,
financier, industrialist, and Secre-
tary of the Treasury under three
administrations, came home to its
native city today.
In special car attached to the
"Pittsburgher," accompanied by a
group Of mourning relatives, the
body of the 82-year-old multi.
millionaire who died Thursday
night at Southampton, N. Y, ar
rived at the Pennsylvania Station
here at 8:05 a. m. "
A curious throng watched be-
hind strong police lines as the
funeral car, "The Pioneer" was
shifted into the East Liberty yards
of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The casket was transferred to a
hearse and was escorted by motor
cycle policemen to an undertaker's
place.
Resting on the casket was a
single wreath of $50 orchids.
From the undertaker'S a short
time later, the body was moved to
the East Liberty Presbyterian
Church, where services were to be
held this afternoon.
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Van Sweringens'
Estate, S355,5O2

CLEVELAND, Aug. % G.N.S0.
On file in probate court here to-
day, an inventory of the holdings
of the late o. P. and M. j. Van
Sweringen placed their estate at
1855, 500, exclusive of MidAmerica
Corporation holdings.
Largest item in the inventory
was the suburban Daisy Hill es-
tate, valued at $169,SO An art
collection, including a Gilbert Stu
art portrait of George Washing
ton was valued at $96,974.
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NANCY BRILL
GOES TO RENO

RENO, New, Aug. % G.N.S0
No matter how her husbands an,
nulment suit in California turns
out, Nan Pierson Brooks Macy
Brill said today, she has a mind
to get a divorce here.
There was some speculation
over the purpose of a visit the
twice-married New York and Biz
mingham socialite paid Governor
Richard Kirman in Carson City,
1t was rumored the young
heiress desired to ask Governor
Kirman why the validity Of her
Reno divorce from George H,
Macy, of New York, should be
questioned in California.
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Shanghai Searches
Russian Consulate

MOSCOW, Aug. % Q.N.SJ-1n
the presence of representatives Of
the consular corps at Shanghai,
the Soviet vice consul there today
carried out a complete search Of
the consulate as a result Of Japa-
neSe charges the building was
being used for light signals to aid
Chinese artillery fire on Japanese
positions.
An official announcement here
said the search of the consulate
proved the building was empty
and contained no signaling appa-
traus.
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u. S. Sailor Wins
Thanks of Britain

LONDON, Aug. 20 U.N.S)-To
an American sailor from Mountain
View, Cal, went the gratitude OF
the British Empire today.
The British government ex,
pressed its "warmest qualification"
of the services of H. A. Thomson.
United States seaman in Shang.
al, who gave blood for the trans
fusion to save the life Of Sir
Hughe Knatch Bull-HugeSSen.
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Japanese Planning
Ban on US. Movies

TOKYO, Aug. 20 Q.N.S0
Emergency wartime measures con.
templated by the japanese govern
ment today threatened America
$4,000, 900 film market in Japan.
The government, it was said, is
planning exclusion Of Hollywood
pictures to encourage native indus
try as a war measure.
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HAND CRUSHED

Emliae Dysland, As, of 1905
Thirty-third st. S. E., was treated
at Providence Hospital today for
a crushed hand received in an &C
cident at Alabama and Branch
Avenues S. E. when his automo-
bile collided with a one-ton de-
livery truck.
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Water Is Falling
On Marlboro Road

MARLBORO RACE TRACK,
Nd, Aug. 28.-While conditions
were still bad at Western Greek,
motorists were getting through to
the Marlboro Race Track this
morning. The water had receded
and by noon should cause little
trouble.
The racing strip had dried out
considerably and by 2 p. m, post
time, should be in excellent shape.
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Increased RusSo-Japanese ten
sion growing out of the Shanghai
war led army commanders to
stress especially the Far Eastern
division. The army press pro
claimed:
1.-THE Far Eastern army is
staunchly guarding the socialist
frontier. It stands ready to an.
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lions for any losses of life or
property suffered in the "unde-
clared" war.
Putting teeth into the stiffening
attitude, the Government ordered
the Sixth Regiment of Marines to
board the transport Chaumont at
San Diego tonight to speed to
Shanghai.
EMBARGO LOOMS
The heavy cruiser Marblehead
will act as convoy and remain in
China waters to keep them open
to American merchantmen.
The United States prepared to
invoke the neutrality act, en-
bargoing war materials and credits
to the belligerents, if Japan ex-
tends its blockade to include
American shipping.
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Dying Veteran
Reveals Murder

ROYAL OAK, Mich, Aug. %
Q.N.S0.-A 14-year-old Chicago
speakeasy murder was cleared up
today by the death-bed confession
of william j. Hoy, police said.
Hoy, who lived here IA years as
william J. Brennan. confessed to
enable his widow to collect the
$1,000 soldiers bonus he was
afraid to collect during his life
time.
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ENJOYS CAR STOLEN

Police today were searching for
the automobile of Vladimir Beg
unov, military attache Of the
Russian Legation, 1915 Sixteenth
st. N. W., who reported his sedan
was stolen last night while park
ed in front of 1912 Garfield st.
N. W. The machine bore diplo-
matte tags No. IA.
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initiate any one daring to VIC
late the U. S. S. R."
Maneuvers are being held along
the Manchukuoan and at the
Soviet air base on the shore Of
Lake Baikal. Feeling Is running
high here over japanese allega-
tions that Russia is aiding China
with men, munitions and military
advice.
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BARREL DEATH.
VICTIM LINKED
TO DOPE TRADE
Woman Identified
In n. Y. Crime

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 Q.N.S0.
Pressing their search for the per-
petrator of the atrocious Hell
Gate barrel murder, homicide de-
tectives received their first lead
today when the victim was iden-
titled as Mrs. Esther Gordon, 38,
pleasure-loving widow of a dope
peddler, who met death in a Texas
automobile accident three weeks
ago.
The body of the attractive
brunette, clad in a modish mourn
ing ensemble, was found stuffed
into q barrel on the rockbound
shore of the East River near the
Hell Gate bridge.
MATE DIED IN CRASH
She had been stabbed repeat
eddy and trussed with wire from
a dismantled automobile fadio.
She had registered a few days ago
at a local hotel, listing her ad-
dress at 1854 Shirley St., Revere,
Mass.
Police said her second husband,
Max H. zone Eye" Gordon, was
killed recently in an automobile
crash somewhere in Texas" She
had been married once before.
police said, to Harold Mussman,
a prosperous Boston business mar.
Gordon was released from Leaven-
worth prison only a short time
before his death near Ell Paso.
NATIVE OF MAINE
Mrs. Gordon was born in Port
land, Me-, where her aged father
resides, police said. Her body was
identified at the morgue by Ben
jamin Joseph, a resident at her
hotel, who became alarmed over
her absence Thursday nj g h t..
When the hotel manager found
her room showed no signs Of &C.
cupancy and newspapers appeared
yesterday with stories Of the bar
rel murder, Joseph went to the
morgue and identified the victim.
Gordon, reputedly a close friend
of the late Arnold Rothstein, slain
gambler and underworld financier,
won the sobriquet Of zone Eye"
when his left eye was shot out in
a fight with the "Egan Rats" Of
st. Louis in 1920.
picture on Page 81
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in addition, altered production
schedules SO love scenes would
not be the means Of spreading
such colds.
Marion Gering, wellknow n
Polish director, was first to put
the latter measure into effect.
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Moving swiftly to prevent re-
currence of the influenza out
break of last winter which kept
many stars in bed, Columbia yes
terday assigned a special nurse
to every company on the lot and,
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Jimmy Is Past
1OO-Mile Mark

WEST POINT, N. Y, Aug. "a
Misunderstanding to pass PeekS
kill this morning, Charles Jimmy,
legless swimmer, was "going
strong" today on his 143-mile non
stop swim from Albany to New
York. When he passed here last
night he had gone beyond the
100-rniIe mark.
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3 Prisoners Flee
Jail in Indiana

NEW ALBANY. Ind. Aug. %,
U.N.SO. Three prisoners tun-
nelled out of the Floyd county jail
today. Three others, two of them
accused of numbering their wives,
declined to join in the escape.
The escaped men, all awaiting
trial for assault and robbery were:
Norman Dornbusch, %; Melvin
Webb, 81, and George Setiliffe, 80.
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FALLS OFF SCAFFoLD

Herbie Eyster, 53-year-old pain
ter of Baltimore, died in Elmer
gency Hospital today from injuries
suffered last Thursday when he
fell from a scaffolding at the Sixth
vania Railroad Company.
Eyster suffered internal injuries
and numerous fractures. He died
from peritonitis.
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TWO coNsULs oUsTED

LONDON, Aug. % 0N.SD.-So-
Wet officials have requested the
Japanese consulates at Odessa and
Novosibirsk to close before Sep
TENDER IS, a Reuter- dispatch from
Moscow stated today.
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/ 200 Marines q. Sail
For China TONIGHT
By ROBERT G. NIXON

QNS). The United States fastened departure of 1900
Marine renforcemen to Shanghai after dspatchng stern
warnings Japan and China that American rights in the
Orient must be respected.
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Soviet War Games
Threat to Japanese

MOSCOW, Aug. % Q.N.S).-In grim warning to Japan,
Soviet Rusa mighty red army faced toward the Far East
today annual got under way grand SCALE
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EILENBERGER,
FARLEY'S AIDE,
EXPIRES At 81.
Funeral to Be Held
At StrOudsburg

STROUDSBURG, Pa, Aug. %
G.N.SO Third Assistant Post
master General Clinton B. Ellen
berger died at his home here early
today. He was treasurer Of the
Democratic State committee of
Pennsylvania.
Eilenberger was born in Monroe
county, Penn, and was 81 years
old. He was engaged in the bank
ing business for 80 years and was
vice president of the StroudSburg
Security Company. He is survived
by his widow, the former Florance
Savacoll.
Funeral services will be held at
the East Stroudsburg Presbyterian
Church Tuesday at 2 p. m.
Postmaster General James A.
Farley today issued a statement Of
regret at Eilenberger's death.
Mr.. Eilenberger was appointed
to the mail post on recommends
ton Of Senator Joseph F. Guffey,
of Pennsylvania, and took the
oath in March. 1898. at the time
Postmaster General James A.
Farley took office.
p Surviving Mr.. Eilenberger is
his widow, Mrs. Florence s. Ellen
berger, and four brothers. william
B., F. W., Louis D. and C. w.
Mr.. Eilenberger's mother died
at her sons home in March, 1886,
after having celebrated her one
hundredth birthday on January
II of that year.
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Amateur
PHOTOGRAPHERS

The Washington Times
presents today the results in
the firSt-week contest for
a m a teur photographers,
Please turn to page Z Of the
Second Section for details.
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Films Ban Kissing
To Ward Off "Flu''

HOLLYWOOD, Aug % (INs)-"No kissing" signs hang on
Hollywood stages today studios fought epidemic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28
Hundreds Killed
By Japanese Bombs
By M. G. FORD
(Copyright. 1887. by International
News Service)

SHANGHAI, Aug. 28.-Gravely
increasing international tension
surrounding the Shanghai war,
Japanese warshipS halted a Brit
ish staemer today while Nipponess
aerial bombs spread death and de.
Struction through this city'S south
station.
Three hundred persons were
feared killed and 200 injured when
the crowded railway depot was
suddenly bombed. Fifty children
were reported involved in the
bombing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28
BRITAIN PROTESTS

Equally liable to produce dan.
gerous repercussions. Japanese
warships, enforcing the blockade
of the Chinese coast, stopped the
British steamer Shenking off Woo
sung.
The British commander.in-chief
here went into immediate action,
demanding a prompt explanation
of this action. He lodged a vigor-
Gus protest with japanese authori.
ties.
The Shenking is a vessel Of
5000 tons.
Hating of the British ship, COM
ing on the heels of the wounding
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-28

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