Earth's Excellent Name and the Graf Spee Incident
A collage of biblical verse and political commentary links humankind's dominion on earth to a call for firm belligerent-ship rules in American waters. It argues Congress and courts deserve respect, cites the Logan-Walter bill, and discusses the Graf Spee entering Montevideo and potential US responses. Uruguay, Brazil, and other Latin American nations are urged to adopt strict, automatic laws for belligerent vessels in territorial waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Elvis
Admiral Graf Spee
Montevideo
New York Harbor
Uruguay
United States
Graf Spee
New York
San Francisco
New Orleans
Brazil
Spee
Montevide
Too Little For The Job At National Labor Board Hearings
A Morgantown Post critique notes perils of granting minor officials excessive power amid National Labor Relations Board testimony. It cites a heated telephone exchange where a junior regulator threatened an employer and claimed U S government authority. The piece cites Pittsburgh Press summaries of NLRB abuses and discusses Logan Walter Bill aims to regulate regulators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown Post
House
National Labor Relations Board
Labor Board
United States
Pittsburgh
Senate Judiciary Committee
Urgent call for Pan American neutral policy on internment
The speaker argues that when a belligerent ship cannot reach home port it should accept defeat, and that neutral nations must not aid belligerents. A strict, unanimous interment policy for Pan America is urged to prevent loopholes and guard Brazil and the United States amid possible future battles near Florida. Different nations may shelter ships, risking wider conflict without agreed rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spee
Urugay
Brazil
United States
Uruguay
Florida
Christmas War Notes Across Fronts
Christmas eve visits by Adolf Hitler to German troops near Saarbruecken. Von Brauchitsch vows peace only after victory. Dublin broadcasts De Valera urges goodwill and quick settlement. Londonderry jail riot by suspected IRA prisoners lasts five hours. Duchess of Windsor hosts 30 at Christmas party. Terrorists in Shanghai kill two Wang Ching-wei supporters. Bethlehem bells quiet amid pilgrims. Pope Pius commends Myron C Taylor appointment for peace. Dione quintuplets skate in Callander. Roosevelt and family mark a Christmas service in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
Saarbruecken
Walther von Brauchitsch
Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Northern Ireland
Londonderry
Irish Republican Army
Holy Land
Duchess of Windsor
Edward
Versailles
Sir Charles
Mengel
Windsors
Shanghai
Wang Ching-Wei
China
Bethlehem
Christ
Pius
Roosevelt
Myron C. Taylor
Vatican
Diennes
Callander
Ontario
Allan Roy Dafoe
United States
Rotvelt
Campaign era notes and local business history of Grafton
This article chronicles political campaign events in 1895 1896 with speakers like Judge Lansing General Watts and Hon Isidor Reynor in Grafton Opera House It recalls William Jennings Bryan and a boy orator age incident plus the launch of the Sound Money club and other speakers It also recounts flood damage in 1896 the New York Theatre company and Gilmore's band visits and the founding of the Grafton Drug and Chemical company tying in local enterprise history
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Lansing
Patrick O’farre
General Watts
Opera House
Samuel Woods
Philips
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
United States
Grafton
Livan
Platte
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Henry Adams
J. J1. Walker
William McKinley
Walister
John T. McGraw
William G. (Junior) Brown
Kingwood
McGraw
Tworof
Isidor Reynor
Congress
Maryland
John K. Cowan
Baltimore and
Oho Railroad
George W. Atkinson
Wheeling
Etelka Wardell
Miss Wardell
Harry Martell
Main Street
Wehr Alley
Hiram Gaines
Rebec Giles
Council
Millard Carr
Mr. Gaines
Mrs. Giles
New York Theatre Company
George Hi
Abbott
Lizzie Wilson
Mortimer Martini
Miss Wilson
Katte Rhodes
Gilmore
Victor Herbert
Herbert
Taylor
King Fools
J. H. Taylor
Miss May Taylor
Grafon
Arthur Blackaller
Olive North Sullivan
Maud
James Burton
Nellie Manning
Frank J. Baker
Nazi Protest and Hospital Row Across Isthmus
The article reports a diplomatic dispute tied to a German agent Von Appen seeking hospitalization. He was moved between Gorgas and Santo Tomas hospitals in Panama while General Stone described the case as involving a demanded pass and an emergency operation refused by Von Appen, labeling the action a possible subterfuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Isthmus
Geeeral Stone
Pass Benker
Jon Appen
Hapaglloyd
von Appen
Santo Tomas
Republic of Panama
Vthis
Gorgas
Canal Zone
General Stone
Fabienne and Bill Share Quiet Days Amid Illness
Fabienne contends with influenza while nurse Prunella cares for her, preparing eggnog and pink robes as Bill visits, easing her fear with quiet counsel. They discuss past dreams, theater plans, and a future together, with unspoken feelings growing between them.
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Fabienne
Prunella
Miss Chapman
Gebben
Pavienne
Filen
Delistosis
Elie
Ellen
Bill
Colorado
Bubienne
Tye
Loyely
Miz Fuablenne
Kid
Chile
General Stone Sees Minister Amid War Crisis And Prisoner Issue
General Stone spoke of a hero and family during hospital discharge amid a German protest over clearance. A post card to Panama hospital was mentioned. Sirens of diplomacy followed as Stone conferred with a British minister while a ship remained anchored under prize crew control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Panama Hospital
Philadelphia
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at The First National Bank
The First National Bank of Grafton West Virginia will hold a stockholders meeting at its banking house in Grafton on Tuesday January 9 1940 between 1 30 and 2 30 p m to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and address any other business. Cashier Q Jay Fleming dated December 9 16 23 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Grafton
Grafton
W. Va
Q. Jay Fleming
Norris of Tennessee Valley Authority championed reform and Third Term
Aged Norris, a prominent figure in Congress, challenged Speaker Cannon’s powers, pushed social legislation and a constitutional amendment to end lame duck sessions. He backed a Roosevelt third term, drew Democratic opposition as an independent, and gained fame as the father of TVA and an advocate for reorganizing the Supreme Court. He spent a quiet Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comunuen
Rage One
Uncle Joe" Cannon
Roosevelt
Norris
Tennessee Valley Authority
Mr. Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Kelley Seeks Republican Nomination For Taylor County Assessor
Fred Kelley announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Taylor county assessor subject to the May 7 1940 primary. He asks Republican voters for support and asserts his ability to perform the duties to the general satisfaction of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Fred Kelley
Trustee's Sale Notice for 25.29 Acre Taylor County Farm
By authority of a December 1 1937 deed of trust John Amos Moran and Sadie May Moran defaulted on notes secured by land in Petterman District Taylor County West Virginia. The trustee will offer the 25.29 acre property at public sale January 12 1940 at 1 PM at the Taylor County courthouse front steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court
Taylor County
John Amos Moran
Sadie May Moran
G. W. Ford
John Q. Musgrove
N. C. Musgrove
West Virginia
Petterman District
John Amos
Moran
D. GC. Wolverton
Legal Notice of Deed Book 81 Description and Sale Terms
Deed Book 81 page 348 notice outlines property with coal oil gas and mining rights reserved. Terms require at least one third cash at sale, balance in two equal payments due in nine and eighteen months, notes secured, title retained until full payment. G W Ford, Trustee, dated December 19 1939 with insertions December 26 and January 2 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Ford
Notice to creditors and heirs in Hickman estate
In Taylor County West Virginia the commissioner of accounts warns all creditors and beneficiaries of the James F. Hickman estate to file verified claims by December 24, 1940 at the Taylor County Bank Building Grafton. Failure to comply may result in exclusion from the estate. The notice is dated December 10 and signed by William P. Commissioner of Accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Hickman
Taylor County Bank
Grafton
Taylor County
West
Virginid
William P
Accounit
Taylor
Dog
Notice of personal liability by N. A. Henderson
Notice states Henderson will not be responsible for debts contracted by any person other than himself. Dated December 18 1926 January 1 publication.
Ambiguous postal note by N A Henderson
Fragmentary message from Mrs N A Henderson dated December 26 indicating care for two children and requests more work for wages. Contains garbled phrases about washing ironing and daytime labor and a scan reference. Overall unclear intent with limited readable details about names, places, or concrete actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Henderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
House Committee
Grafton Drug and Chemical Company
J. B. R. Line
George Stone
William B. Stuck
I. M. Love and Company
West Main Streets
Messrs. Line and Stone
Frederick B. Watkins
Paul Malone
Dent
W. B. Stuck
Watkins
Malone
B. F. Poe
Marc $Lizard
Fabienne Seymour
Ricky Bartlett
Ellen Chapman
Willoughty House
Mlt Mallory
Tite
Suigment
Prinella
Miz
Fabienine
Miz Fabienne
Erunella
M- Ness
Fabience
Hess
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