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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1933
Page
6
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a powerful yet harmless remedy for coughs and colds. It claims seven benefits, promises quick germ fighting, pleasant taste, and a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved, with no narcotics involved.
Rainey secure victory for lead role in the House with liberal backing. Tammany hunger and a Texas bloc aided the Illinois veteran while McDuffie, once allied with Garner, positioned as conservative. Democrats boast 313 seats, Republicans 117, confirming Rainey’s ascension.
Rumors unsettled yet gain some support in the financial district. Stock declines and losses were checked or reduced in key issues. Interest centered on a Roosevelt Woodin meeting and a possible treasury plan. Roosevelt may confer with Hoover in Washington as Congress nears final sessions for remedial legislation.
Senator Walsh died at 7 10 a m on a train near Rocky Mount North Carolina after being found on the floor by his wife Mrs Walsh. A porter and conductor rushed emergency help and physician but the senator died before aid arrived. He was dressed for the journey and had been traveling with Mrs Chaumont the Havana widow.
Dr C L Cook announces removal of his dental offices from the Rogers Building to the second floor of the Jarrett Building effective today. This address change applies to all patient appointments and records.
The death of Senator Walsh occurred on a railway journey to Washington after a heart attack. His wife Mrs Walsh collapsed aboard the train and a nurse aided her. Dr Kinlaw noted the attack was not alarming for Mrs Walsh. Walsh had been a leading Democratic figure since 1912 and had just been announced as Roosevelt's attorney general pick. The couple had wed in Havana and planned a brief Florida honeymoon before Washington duties.
The piece notes bank moratoriums in Maryland Ohio and Kentucky disrupt clearing of items. O Jay Fleming First National Bank cashier says his bank is ready to resume normal business as soon as bans on clearances are lifted in affected districts.
Charter Jr of the state banking commission reports on the first day of statewide withdrawal limits in West Virginia. Deposits moved orderly as trust funds and new deposits accepted without strings. Officials discuss lifting checks and internal revenue restrictions while awaiting a public funds meeting.
Tokyo reports 372 killed with hundreds missing after a massive tidal wave hit Iwate Miyagi and Aomore prefectures following a devastating earthquake at 2 32 am. Coast towns from Cape Kinkazan to Cape Shiriyo were swept as relief efforts began with naval ships and seaplanes mobilized. The same day the Senate passed bills on bond premiums and collateral for state deposits plus a funds transfer allowance for McElroy district education funds.
In Charleston on March 3 the house debated a bill expanding divorce grounds to include infidelity imprisonment cruelty desertion intoxication or addiction and repealing bed and board decrees The measure moves to the senate. The session also discusses lifting the gag rule by allowing a majority or two-thirds vote to set a special calendar for bills with Holt Ross arguing for majority rule and opposing the two-thirds gag rule.
Delegates in the session pushed a bill to pay from public funds five dollars on the thousand for bonds held by officials. Debate centered on tax impact and salaries, with the measure sent back to the Senate for amendments and copy. Other actions included road labor resolutions and sympathy notices for delegates and a senator.
Five year old Anna Lou Boettcher recalls her father’s return after a kidnapping. The victim, Boettcher, wore a robe and eyes taped, says he was treated well. Prosecutors describe ransom payment, whileDr John Foster denied acting as envoy. Grant and Laird allegedly discarded the bag of money.
A Denver dispatched chase across countr y roads and air surveillance followed the abduction of 31 year old broker Boettcher. Police say he was held for about 18 hours, during which he was blindfolded and briefly allowed to read before being moved to a basement. He describes the incident as nearly fatal and says he was threatened during the ordeal.
The London Daily Herald claims a planned anti Jewish pogrom in Germany is fully prepared and could begin within hours. It cites a high source and warns 600000 German Jews face murder campaign with tens of thousands already marked as victims as the list grows. An NS official called such mass killings groundless. Sight seeing excursions by rail remain popular in England.
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