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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-25
Jealousy of Dead
Leads to Suicide

PITTSBURGH, Aug. IS d.N.sJ.
Because she was jealous Of the
memories he held Of his dead
mother, Jean Lawson's fiance
broke their engagement. Today
Jean, 26, was dead, scared with
the poison she swallowed in the
home of her former sweetheart.
She took the poison, an acid,
just as her former fiance, John
Loptak, smashed his way into the
bathroom Of his home. She died
an hour later without regaining
consciousness,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-25
CZeChOslOvakians
Barred From Spain

GIBRALTAR, Aug. IS GN.SO.
CzechoSlovakians found them.
selves barred today from entering
territory controlled by SPANS ma
tionalist forces. Nationalist
authorities at La Linea halted a
group Of CEechoslavakians on the
ground that Portugal, a friendly
nation, has severed relations with
Czechoslovakia owing to a dispute
regarding arms shipments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-25
u. S. WILL KEEP
SHANGHAI AREA
BY USE OF GUNS
Marines Will Fire If
Section Is Invaded
BY ROBERT G. NIXON

U.N.SO. United States Ma
rines will resist with gunfire, il
necessary, ny armed invasion Of
the American area Of Shanghai's
International Settlement, Federal
officials asserted today.
The admission was made as
fears arose retreating troops in
the offensive raging about the
city might try to sweep into the
neutral foreign concessions.
American warships in the har.
Dor also have been ordered to
return fire unhesitatingly if they
are attacked by elements of either
belligerent.
ONLY PROTECTION
Secretary of State Hull has
warned both Japan and China
that the lives and rights of Ameri-
cans in the international city must
be protected.
It was emphasized that the
Marine force and bluejackets sta
toned there have no mission of
aggression. Their sole duty is to
protect American citizens and
their interests.
And, in the carrying out of this
mission of protection, should they
be the object of unprovoked at
tack, or the American city is in
vaded, they would be forced to
repel the attack, it was stated.
MORE TO SAIL
A regiment of 1900 Marines is
scheduled to embark at San Diego
Sunday on the transport Chau-
mont, conveyed by the cruiser
Marblehead, to reinforce the
Marine detachment at Shanghai.
The State Department hopes it
can effect evacuation of the en-
tire American civilian population.
Some 1000 already have left but
a little more than that number
still remain.
Yesterday, 211 left on the Dollar
liner President Pierce. The S. s.
President Lincoln is scheduled to
call there Saturday to take off
more refugees. Five other liners
will call at the port next week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-25
Tsinan Consulate
Of u. S. to Close

NANKING, Aug. IS U.N.S)
The United States embassy here
today authorized the Tsinan con.
sulate to "close whenever neces
sary." After warning Americans
there to withdraw Immediately to
Tsingtao, the consul at TSinan
announced the consulate will be
closed Friday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-25
French Reinforce
Troops at Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Aug. IS G.N.S0.
A mixed battalion Of French and
Annamite troops arrived here TO-
day to reinforce the 1000 Colonial
troops already guarding the
French concession in the 1nterna-
tional settlement.
An additional 5000 French
troops from French Indo-C China
was reported due in Shanghai
within three weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-25
Friend of Karpis
Faces Ohio Trial

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Aug. Is
GN.s0-Tony Amersbach, 40,
faced removal to Cleveland today
for trial on charges of harboring
members of the Karpis- Barker
gang after the kidnapping of Ed
ward G. Bremen, wealthy st. Paul
Banker.
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the Stno-Japanese conflict were
discounted in diplomatic circles
here. Friends said he had planned
a holiday for more than four
months, but, until now, had been
unable to get away.
There was a strong belief Eden
will consult him regarding the as
Signment of Sir Robert VanSittart,
the foreign minister's fright hand
man." to the embassy here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-25
BRITAIN KEEPS
SHARP EYE ON
SPANISH CRISIS
More Concerned Than
Over War in China
BY KINGsBURY SMITH

BY KINGSBURY SMITH
MOON, Aug. Is QN.S),
War in Shanghai and threats
against British shipping in the
Mediterranean shared the spot
light today as Prime Minister
Neville Chamberlain, Foreign Sec
rotary Anthony Eden and his
chief aide, Lord Halifax, held an
emergency meeting at 10 Down
ing st.
No important decisions regard
ing the Far East were anticipated
as a result of the conference,
but international News Service
learned the situation in the Medi-
terranean is viewed with grave
concern.
KEEPING WATCH
Return of Prime Minister Cham
berlain to London from the coun.
try was aimed to warn other ma
tons that the British government
is keeping a close watch on the
fate Of British interests In all
quarters.
The discussions regarding the
Mediterranean, viewer, were
considered of greater Importance
than those pertaining to the Far
East, despite the fact deadly war
fare is raging in the international
city Of Shanghai.
The British government, Inter
national News Service was in
formed, has become increasingly
Generalissimo Francisco Frances
threat to sink without warning all
ships suspected of carrying sup
plies 20 the Madrid government
forces.
Seeking to compel Britain to
grant belligerent rights to the ma
tionalists, Franco informed the
British government that as long as
it withholds such rights includ-
ing that Of searching merchant
ships at seattle nationalists will
have no alternative but to attack
on sight.
Franco commended the national
lists were compelled to take this
view because government ships are
allegedly using false colors.
The British admiralty, it was
learned, favors granting beIliger.
ent rights and is urging that the
international non-intervention ef-
fort be abandoned. Under the ad-
miralty's plan, a declaration Of
British neutrality in the Spanish
civil war would be coupled with
the grant Of belligerent rights.
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BRITISH ENVOY
ON Way HOME

Sir Ronald Lindsay, tall, silver
haired British ambassador to this
country, will sail from New York
today for a long-awaited holiday
in London.
Reports that he was summoned
home by Foreign Secretary An
thony Eden for consultation on
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-25
TREASURY CONDITION

Q.N.S). Treasury balance as OF
August %, $2,S37,169,45O.33. Mis-.
cellaneous internal revenue, &c.
063, 170.09. Customs receipts, $28,
717,723.87.
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Surprising Exploits Of an English
ex-Rector Who Led a BIameIess Life
Until so. Then Made Ardent Love to
Pretty Working Girls, Went Around
in q Barrel, Starved in a Glass Coffin
and Finally Made the Fatal Mistake
of Stepping on Lions Paw. The
American Weekly, with Sundays Wash.
ington Herald.
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PIcKETs THWART MOVIE

CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-No strike
of the kind involving labor union
differences was involved when
40 men pickets began patroling
the sidewalk in front Of the Ham
lin Theater.
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Japanese Fight on
Through Mud, Rain

PEIPING, Aug 25 QNs)-Over roads turned into quag-
mires by record rainfall and through quicksand wamps
which took heavy toll of e 10000 Japanese troops drove
steadily forward today their campaign to subugate the
whole of North China.
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Shanghai Rocked
By Artillery Duel

1nese troops were blasting without
warning any buildings in the Chi
nese area suspected of harboring
troops regardless Of what flags
were flown from their rooftops.
Such action, the Chinese
charged, is direct violation Of
neutrality.
How many Chinese were killed
by the hail of death that swept
into the Nantao area from Japa-
nese guns no one knew. lombard.
ment of this region carried out
Japanese threats of what would
happen should Chinese troops
gather in Nantao region.
Cracking flames roared from
scores Of points in the stricken
area as frenzied natives rushed
about.
NEE ONCE0 SAIL
Japanese airplanes dominated
the air, devoting most of their at
tention to Pootung, where they
dropped bomb after bomb with
devastating effect.
They also bombed the defunct
Kiangyin arsenal, starting a huge
fire which spread rapidly.
Determined to protect the inter-
national settlement, British and
American civilians and other for
eigners continued to join volun-
teer forces designed to preserve
this area at least as much as pos
sible from the horror Of the con-
fict.
The liner Empress Of Canada
sailed for Hong Kong with 1000
foreign refugees aboard, bringing
the total evacuated from Shang-
hal thus far to $4,000.
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Treasure Finder
SuCCunbS to Illness

BALTIMORE Aug 25.-Henry H. Grob 18, one of the two
boys who found of old gold coins while digging
the cellar of house here three years ago. died Of influenza
and pneumonia night,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
Security Numbers Boom Tattooing

NEW YORK, Sept. 10.-Tatooing has become booming business with more and more people willing to be decorated every day, ink-and needle wielders, whose picturesque stalls dot New York's famous Bowery, will tell you.
 Epidermis artists, who began doing land-office business only re- gently with enactment of the Social Security Law, reveal that relatively few of their new customers are sail ors and stevedores, the trade they had to rely on until now.
 It's a new type of customer who goes in for totooing these days, vet erans at the art explain Charles Wagner, an expert craftsman who has painted many a lissome mer- maid on the arms of his clients. says:
 People are afraid they will lose their social security numbers un- less an expert tattoos it on their skin. Others think it's a cute idea. especially women. Yes, I get women customers. too.' He added philo- Isophically:
 Now that few women have started, a lot more will come in. It takes women longer time to take to new idea, anyway"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not compel"
SATURDAY, SEPT. Il, 1887.

SATURDAY, SEPT. II, 1937
 According to astrology this should be a most suspicious day for labor interests. Under this sway organ izations should gain power.
 Under this government of the stars persons in authority in busi- ness and industry may be subject to planetary influences which en- courage conferences and comprom- isess ,.
 This is a day to enjoy relaxation from responsibility. It is lucky for amusements and recreations.
 Manufacturing will be pushed and steel and iron products will be in extraordinary demand Dearth of skilled workers in many trades may cause anxiety.
 As to the new era progresses and experiments in government become more perilous. Extreme care in conseIving resources is enjoined on persons who dwell under favor able conditions in the United States.
 Astrologers stress the fact that there is no longer possible isola- tion for any nation and they warn of world war reverberations in this country.
 Increase in the consumption of hard liquors will cause widespread discussion and will encourage move mentS to restore prohibition
 Women are counseled to avoid the use of alcoholic beverages, for the planetary aspects appear to pre- sage spread of the habit of over indulgence in drinking.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of odd exper- fences toEwhich romance contributes interest. For older men and wo- men memories of past love affairs may be revived by reunions with half forgotten friends.
 Children born on this day may be serious of mind and active of brain. Subjects of this sign usual ly have a sense of responsibility in meeting life's experiences.
 James Poliot.i, one-time governor of Pennsylvania who suggested that the phrase "In God We Trust" be put on coins, was born on this day 1910. Others who have cele- brated it as a birthday include Fe- lix Grundy, jurist and statesman, TIT; John Ireland, archbishop, 1839
 Copyright, 1937)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. When a bride-to-be attends a shower given in her honor, and thanks each one who presents her with a gift, is it necessary for her to also write notes of thanks?
 A. No In this case a verbal thank you' to each one is suffic- tent. But genuine appreciation must be shown, and girl must be very tactful in showing no partial ity to any certain gifts, paying less attention to others.
 Q. Should one say, "A lady Cor a woman) came into my office to- day?
 A. It is proper to say: "A wo- man" Others must take it for granted that she was a lady. .sss
 Q. Is it all right for one to greet fellow guests in the dining room of a hotel?
 A. Yes; it is never out of place to be friendly. N
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
IT'S A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Despite the wild-eyed claims of equally eyed politicians during the last Presidential cam paign to exclusive rights the Constitution the good old document is still with us--as sound and untar- nished as ever Next Friday September IT, will mark the 15Oth anniversary of it's signing and throughout the nation appropriate ceremonies planned to observe the occasion. made arrangements for a program in Keeping with the event and their example is fitting for other groups and organizations in the community. As R. E Robertson said yesterday before the Chamber of Commerce we need little observance of the Con- stitution Not alone observance of it's signing, but the spreading of general knowledge relative to it.
 Since it was signed on September IT, l787, this nation has grown from scattered population in" l3 small states to huge country with a population of something over a hundred and a quarter million. Only very small part of that population can be traced back to the residents of the country at the time of the writing of the Constitution but the wisdom and equal rights which the forefahers wrote into it to spread the doctrine of that Constitution to ali people
 The Constitution is living document It isn't something to be locked up in a vault for historic record It is something for Americans to keep con- stantly before them and this Sesquicentennial is and before those who have adopted this as their homeland
 We hear lot of batter from time to time about
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon 1

Words Often Misused Do not say '"The auto was parked in the gar- age" Say, automobile Auto is colloquial.
 Often Mispronounced: Cayenne Cpepper) Pronounce kl-an, as in kite, or ka-en, as in cake; accent last syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Earn (to merit or deserve); urn Ia vase); erne Ca sea eagle).
 Synonyms: Brief, concise, terse, succinct.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Today's word: Gluttony; excess in eating. 'Gluttony is the source of all our infirmities, and the fountain of all our diseases. Burton
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire
SEPTEMBER 10

SEPTEMBER 10
 While climbing Mount Juneau Miss Helen Denny slipped and start ed to roll over a cliff. A rock caught and held her until she was rescued with difficulty.
 Juneau public school opened with a large attendance.
 Miss Lydia Fels, of Thane, had accepted position in the Terri- torial bank at Douglas.
 Gen. Wilds P Richardson and John w. Troy went to Skagway aboard the Dolphin.
 A party went up the Taku River and found navigation possible to the headwaters of that stream. The trip was made aboard the Cassiar.
 Weather report: High 48, low 4l. Clear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10

un-A American this and un-American that If we who boast of our Americanism will do bit in spreading some knowledge of American principles and the Constitution which they based will have less cause to worry about what we like to refer to as "subversve forces" and undermining influences from foreign countries 4
 The Preamble of the Constitution itself points the way:
 We the people of the United States, in order to form perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility provide for the defense promote the general welfare and the blessings liberty ourselves and posterty, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America"
 An excellent way to insure domestic tranquility and promote the general welfare is to get ousy and spread the doctrine of the Constitution and the American form of government before those who have not had the advantages of native born training, and before lot of who native born but have neg lected to look the Constitution since in the eighth grade Wttr
 Every organization in Juneau, and throughout the country for that matter should participate in earnest next week in the observance the anniversary the Constitution.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
Who Are Hicks Now?
Cleveland Plain Dealer)

ie " tCleNelanQ Hl2ln Deder) + The chap who coined the picturesque phrase, 'the cockeyed world" didn't know the half of it.. He should have waited until 1887 to see and morals of the times all mixed up. case in point is the burlesque business-or it it art?-which has had New York stirred up since the Minskys went wild And Street.
 In the good old days when things straight it was the habit of the boys from the provinces to go to wicked Gotham to the sights and be shocked There to be found entertainment that far sur passed anything back home But all that is changed now. Burlesque has gone to the dogs It has become respectable and, moan the managers, profitless.
 Gone the days of the strip-tease and nude choruses. Buresque ir the Big Town is now more like od-fashoned vaudeville. That's what attack of conscience will do But in the smaller cities there has been no such rush of purity to the heads of the powers that be, and it's in the provinces that the stripteas still fourishes Those parts which the New Yorker formerly scorned the rural regions" show the hicks" from Broadway a thing two.
 All this is not to say that the strip tease is mendabe art If it is bad for New York it is probably bad for other places. It is only to note that until points feel reform the accepted state of affairs is reversed and to show that Bagdad the Subway is not always sophisticated it likes to think itself.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

1 Into how many continents is the world divided?
 2. Who is Lazaro Gardenas? 3. What is an insurance contract called that provides for the payment of fixed sum yearly until death? 4. What is the largest bird, still in existence?
 5. When did the last United States fiscal year close?
 ANSWERS l. Seven: North America, South America, Europe, Asia Africa, Aus tralia and Antarctica 2. President of Mexico. 3. Annuity 4. The ostrich.
 5. June 30.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
 No. 4lO8-A
 In the District Court for the Ter ritory of Alaska. Division Num- Der One, at Juneau. LEONARD DEAN, Plaintiff, vs. FLORENCE L. DEAN, Defendant. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DE- PENDANT, GREETING:
 An order for service of summons by publication having been duly is sued out of the above entitled court in the above entitled cause on August 18th, 1887. sA
 You are hereby required to ap- pear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, at Juneau, AL aska, within thirty days after the 24tt lay of September, 1887, in case this summons is published, or within forty days after the date of it's service on you personally, and answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff on file in the said above entitled court and cause.
 The plaintiff in the said action demands the following relief, dis solution of the bonds of matrimony now and heretofore existing be- tween said plaintiff and defendant, and for other relief merited.
 And in event you fail to so ap- pear and answer, the plaintiff will take judgment against you for want thereof, and will apply to the court for the relief demanded in his com plaint, and as hereinabove stated. WITNESS, the Honorable Geo. F. Alexander, Judge of said Court, and the seal of said Court here unto affixed, on this 26th day of August, 1887.
 ROBERT E. COUGHLIN,
 Clerk.
 By G. w. NOSTRAND,
 Deputy. First publication, Aug. 27, 1937 Last publication, Sept. "A, 1887.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
SEWARD MEN REACH
 HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Two Seward young men, Frank Roe and Charles Murphy, arrived at Kauai, most northern island of the Hawaiian group, on August 31 in their Seward d-built boat, the Stel- la V.
 The young men sailed from Sew. ard on August in their 38-foot boat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
AFTER TREATMENT

Back in Seward after a visit with his daughter in Los Angeles, Lud- wig Larson is much improved in health. He underwent treatment for a throat ailment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
NOW IS THE TIME

to buy reasonably priced fur coat. A large shipment has just been re- ceived by the Chas. Golstein Go.
 adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
not at heil

German Propagandist Paul Goebbels speaks of Americas "deluded" democracy Yah, but Paul we're not at heil.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10

Down in Georgia there is quite commoton over giving the Bible school textbook status. great many poorer textbooks have been written.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
LEGIONNAIRES.

Attendants are needed at the Fair booth tonight and tomorrow nighe. Be there at o'clock and wear your cap. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10

It's barely possible that Naz pot in Chicago is backed by the boys who supported the Cubs to win the national league title. We know just how they feel with the Giants couple of games ahead
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
MANTHEYS HAVE SON

MT. and Mrs. Ed Manthey of Sew ard announce the birth of son re- gently at the Seward General Hos pital. Mother and baby are doing we'll
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
LEGIONNAIRES!

Attendants are needed at the Fair booth tonight and tomorrow night. Be there at o'clock and wear yorr cap. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10

TURKEY DINNER of Martha Society will be held Oct. | 13. Keep the Date. adv i
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
H A P P -
 -B I R T H D A Y

The Empire ertendS congratula, ions and best 1DiSheS today theii anniUerSary, to the folloaU ing:
 SEPTEMBER 10. Mrs. Thomas L. George Mrs. w. R. Spain
 Thais Bayers
 Lillian Dale George Bernard o. Havdahl
 Knute Hildre
 Jeanette Seggie
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5,OOOTYPESOFCARDGAME

ALTENBURG, Germany Q.N.SO.
Five thousand types of card games
are represented at the Museum of
Playing Cards established in the
ancient castle Of Altenburg in
Thuringia. The collection here on
view has been brought up to the
aggregate of 5000 by the recent