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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1933

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Japanese Set Up Rulership In Jehol Area

Japanese and Manchukuo troops have seized Jehol province and established rulership. Chinese forces retreated as villages and cities were taken. General Tang Yu-Lin, former Jehol governor, reportedly executed after capture at Hsi Feng Kow pass amid central Chinese military upheaval.

Jehol Associated Press China Peiping Chinse Tang Yu-Lin Tang Hsifeng‘Kow Chang Liang North China Wan Fu Lin Heilungkiang Province Manchuria Marshal Chang Luan Great Wall Hsifengkow

France fears Germany will rearm talks at Geneva

Paris March 9 French fears Germany may announce plans to rearm becoming a main topic in talks between Premier MacDonald and Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon with Premier Deladier. British leaders plan Geneva talks seeking five power accord to resolve disarmament issues. Jacksonville Florida: street car conductor Johnson believes he was robbed when a gunman seized $7 from him. another passenger also robbed his pockets at the next stop.

Paris Germany MacDonald John Simon England Deladier France Geneva Switzerland rovangCttson Jacksonville Fla J. B. Johnson Johnson

New Money Plan Aims to Back Currency with Government Obligations

Washington March 9 AP Roosevelt and Congress leaders united to clear a currency obstacle. A plan was outlined to issue new money based on government obligations with no gold backing direct, contingent on ongoing federal gold checks, a balanced budget, retirement of inherited deficits, and a drive to loosen gold hoarders by March 13. Financial stability would enable reopening many banks pending later details.

Washington Roosevelt Congress

Striking Lines From Roosevelt Message To Congress

Washington March 9 President Roosevelt’s message to the special session calls for reopening sound banks and granting the executive branch control over banks to protect depositors. He seeks amendment to the Federal Reserve Act to secure currency as needed and urges swift passage to end banking strangulation and resume business.

Washington Roosevelt Congres Congress

Appearance of radio artists postponed in Fairmont

The appearance of the radio artists from station WMMN in Fairmont at the Strand theatre tonight has been postponed until the banks are opened.

WMMN Fairmont Strand Theatre

Four Churches Unite for Revival Meet at M E Church South

Improving attendance as large crowds gather each evening at the M E Church South in the First Ward. The revival is hosted by Janes Memorial Rose Hill and Boothsville churches with Rev. C A Knicely as pastor guiding the service.

M. E. Church Janes Memorial Rose Hill Boothsville C. A. Knicely

Coverlet 500 Years Old at Quilt Curio Exhibit

A community quilt and curio show at Jolliffe's rooms Saturday features a 500 year old coverlet from sunny Japan. The gilt pongee fabric bears a huge dragon pattern and was reportedly made by Japanese maidens who worked long hours. Makers were said to be paid four tents a day. Visitors will want to see this rare piece.

Jolliffe’s America Japan

Bank Robbery Strikes Chandler Minnesota Bank

Three young bandits robbed the state bank of Chandler around noon on the bank holiday, taking about $2,000. The bank had opened only to make change for local townspeople.

Minnesota Chandler Min

Jimmy Walker Sued For Divorce On Desertion

Miami March 9 Mrs Janet Allen Walker sues James J Walker former mayor of New York City for divorce in circuit court alleging desertion.

Jimmy Walker Miami Fla Janet Allen Walker James J. Walker New York City

Division in dry ranks marks single pro prohibition front

Washington reports a division among prohibition leaders as they push to unite all agencies into a single super dry organization to resist the new constitutional amendment abolishing prohibition.

Washington

West Virginia repeal vote moves in House action

Charleston March 9 Sub mission of repeal of West Virginia prohibition amendment nears final House action. The House of Delegates supports placing repeal before voters in the 1934 general election. A Senate substitute was approved by delegates on a viva voce vote. final action awaited.

Charleston Mar West Virginia House of Delegates House Senate

Jail Team on Gun Charge Near Brydon Arrested

John Bohen was arrested near Brydon Tuesday evening by Sheriff Lee Bennett and Harold K Debendarfer of the state police for possession of a pistol. He was arraigned before Magistrate James A Lilly, fined $50 and sentenced to six months in the county jail.

John Bohen Brydon Lee Bennett Harold K. Debendarfer James A.lilly Lilly

Canada banking system debated in contrast with U S

New York March 9 Canada has seen no bank failures while the United States reports about five thousand. Proponents argue central government supervision in Canada fosters stability, despite broader control, while American banks remain independently chartered by states under diverse rules.

Canada United States New York Mar Toronto Montreal America Pro

State Banks Do Only Limited Work During Day

Charleston March 9 Governor Kump said West Virginia banks would operate as before subject to new federal rules. Banks were open to make change finance food shipments and access safety vaults. Bankers and officials met hoping for a last night announcement but ended without changes for at least a day.

Charleston Kump West Virginia Washington Leas

Nationwide unity appeal urged by governors in wartime

Governors across states issued simultaneous proclamations urging national unity behind President Roosevelt and American institutions. A non-partisan committee of civic religious and political leaders led the effort, with legal technicalities cited as exceptions in a few states. Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd chaired the exten...

Washington Roosevelt Richard E. Byrd

Tisdale Asks Enabling Act

Charleston March 9 E S Tyssdale state sanitary engineer urged immediate passage of legislation to allow municipalities to finance water works and sewage projects with reconstruction corporation funds He cited a state supreme court ruling that bond levies must stay within tax amendment limits The decision halts new waterworks work at Shinnston for now but pending bills may enable work to proceed

Charleston E. S. Tyssdale Reconstruction Corporation State Supreme Court Shinnston

Two Aged Men Slain in Farm Shooting at Genisee Pa

Genisee Pa March 9 two men about 50 Fred McGinns and Miles McHale were killed in a shotgun attack at the McGinns farmhouse. Frank McGinns 13 was critically wounded. John McGinns 17 fled in a stolen auto and is sought in New York. Fire damaged the house, motive unknown.

Genisee Fred McGinns Miles McHale Frank McGinns McGinns John McGinns New York State K. Hurds

U.S. Protests to Germany Over Nazi Violence

The state department disclosed that protests were made to the German government through Ambassador Laket regarding indignities and violence against American citizens. Germany expressed regret and pledged to prevent similar incidents after disorders tied to the recent election that elevated Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party.

Washington State Department Ambassador Laket National Socialists Nazi Party Adolf Hitler

Nil collections in Taylor county and Grafton city

Sheriff Lee Bennett Jr reports no cash receipts yesterday in Taylor county and city offices, a possible record. Citizens express confidence the money situation will improve as gas and electric utilities extend discount dates to aid customers amid hard times.

Taylor County Grafton Lee Bennett, Jr

Roosevelt emergency banking bill prompts currency expansion plan

The House passes the Roosevelt emergency banking bill at 4 05 p m sending it to the Senate as President Roosevelt urges immediate authority to open sound banks and reorganize others. Treasury officials review bank conditions while talks on broader currency expansion continue and Ashland Ky enacts leafletting limits.

HOUSE Washington Senate Congress Roosevelt Treasury

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