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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
4
The readable segments hint at a brief notice or column item, with limited names and places, but the text is garbled and lacks a clear event or date to identify. The fragmentary nature prevents a confident reconstruction of a full news item or its outcome.
The piece extols the U.S. postal service as essential and expanding, citing the Postmaster General’s annual report. It notes revenue rise, increased newspapers mail, and high return-to-owner rates for undelivered letters, while urging better public compliance with address rules. Also features a French turbo motor claim for aviation progress and a satirical Parisian clown critique.
Toronto dispatch reports Montreal faces a widening expose as an American investigator discusses a large red light district. Dr. A H Haywood of Montreal General Hospital testifies Montreal hosts hundreds of disorderly houses with thousands of inmates. The Sixteen committee, formed in 1918, found obstruction from officials and residents in cleaning up the city.
Local Masonic members travel to Flemington for the institution of Yates Lodge No. 16 with a 25 member count. Officers for Yates Lodge named George Yates W M Brent S Bailey S W Ona Binsel J W and others installed. A banquet followed as part of the ceremony.
The British Admiralty releases an official 120 page narrative on the Battle of Jutland, confirming Admiral Scheer’s three swift turns and a daring German maneuver that challenged British plans. The account cites an American historian's monograph as first to reveal the "swing around" tactic and details the sequence from 6:15 p.m. to 7:27 p.m. showing how the German fleet evaded, attacked, and then retreated under smoke and mist.
In New York on December 3 bonds showed brisk activity with sharp swings in both government and industrial issues. Liberty bonds drew notable interest as traders anticipated forthcoming treasury actions and potential policy signals.
A long term Am bond offering at par triggered a sharp market reaction with yields rising over half a point. Treasury securities 41-45 and 51-45 issued losses around 22 points, while rail stocks, utilities, and industrials showed renewed activity. Notable mentions include Saint Paul Ablizatio, Deaver R Grande refunding 64, and Brooklyn Union Gas Te 1932.
Atlanta December report from the federal council of churches shows progress against lynchings in 1926 with a 60 percent drop by November 1 from 1923 figures. Seventeen states have formed committees to foster racial peace, backed by church leaders urging stronger religious life and less fear and prejudice in northern communities.
New York December 5. A tentative plan sets the three major U S golf championships for next year to avoid clashing with European events. The U S Open would be in early June at Worcester Massachusetts the U S Amateur in early September at Oakmont Pittsburgh and the U S Women's Open in mid October at St Louis. The British Open is slated for the Worcester period with American entrants prepared to travel after the Worcester meeting. The British Amateur and Women's championships would be at Westward Ho and Troon in late May.
London reports British cabinet ministers and state officials guarded by bodyguards after a discovery of a plot to plan outrages against Britain. The plot was communicated to London yesterday and steps were taken to safeguard those involved. No arrests have been made, though arrests were expected soon.
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