Arson conviction and wartime diplomacy noted across islands
R. J. Korner of Tarbay Road St John s found guilty of arson by special jury and sentenced to eighteen months. British Ambassador in Tokio and other powers press Japan to deny further reinforcements to Shanghai International settlement for foreign resident safety. Local farmers seek a potato duty increase to 30 cents per bushel for May to Oct. 1. Death of Elizabeth Brown Salter at 93. Ford pledges vast investment to revive American industry. Torbay and Portugal Cove men fined for relief fraud. Rabbits trapping season extended to March 15 with sales to March 31. Shanghai war developments improve hopes for quick settlement. Chinese and British talks aboard British warships. Harry Cooper convicted of obtaining money by false pretenses. two-year sentence. Anglican Synod opens June 14. Japan accepts League proposals to end China dispute. Major budget reductions announced across Newfoundland government departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
R. J. Korner
Tarbay Road
St. John's
Tokio
Shanghai
Board of Trade Council
Elizabeth Brown- Salter
H. Salter
Royal Stores
J. P. Thompson
Brigus
Arthur Corner
Stephenville
Henry Ford
Torbay
Portugal Cove
St. John’s East
Jao
Sir Howard Kelly
Harry Cooper
J. Hackett
Anglican Synod
Japan
League of Nationa
Geneva
League
China
Chapeai
Markam Road
Tazang
Cecil Hawkins
Bonavista
Deer Lake
Sir Richard Squires
Committee of Ministers of Council
Richard
Mensa
Kidnapping of Lindbergh Baby Spreads Shock
Radio reports on a Tuesday night kidnapping of the twenty month old Lindbergh baby. Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh faced a national vigil as police hunted for clues after the infant vanished from the nursery through a window aided by a ladder. The child, ill with a cold, wore only a sleeping suit and a ransom of 50,000 is cited while gangster Al Capone offers 10,000 for the baby's safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel
al. Capone
Prise
Chicago
Twillingate Sun Notes Local Newspaper Details
The Twillingate Sun announces publication from Twillingate Newfoundland and Labrador, noting its North Side office and ownership by Roberts Proprietor. It states no responsibility for correspondents opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillingate
Mld
Roberts
Vote Taken In Assembly On Commission Of Five
The Opposition motion to form a five member commission to investigate charges against four government members was defeated as the government backed the amendment. The amendment asks for full inquiry into the charges and the conduct of ministers in the Governor-in-Council, and requests the Governor to report back to the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Assembly
Gov't
Wen
Barnes
Committee of Council
Tariff Changes From Budget Speech Announcement
The Public Despatch reports tariff updates from the budget speech. Flour 50 cents per barrel, kerosene 5 cents per gallon, fresh meat and tea up one cent per pound, coal 50 cents per ton. Religious body imports taxed half duty. income tax 6 percent up to $6000 and 12 percent thereafter. Single exemption lowered to 1000 dollars, married to 2000. Insurance companies taxed at six percent, life premiums two percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atport
Weathering Winds Alter Travel and Frost Need Emerges
With easterly winds since March 1, travel is not as smooth as in prior weeks. Water stands several inches deep in spots and a frost is needed to restore the ground.
Confed Life Men Involved In Busily Engaged Haulage
Fragmentary report notes men and teams are busily engaged in hauling work. The text mentions Confederation Life and refers to freight or transport activity, but lacks clear details on people, places, or outcomes.
Thanks and sympathy notes for Beulah Dove death
Mr and Mrs Michael Dove and family express gratitude to Mem Hospital doctors and nurses for care of Beulah before and after her death. They thank visitors, wreath senders, letter writers, and all who helped. Also notes on Const Manderson and Joseph and David White traveling from St Johns via Lewisporte. Mrs Tanner Fox in Brooklyn NY marked 95th birthday on Feb 25 and Mrs C Baird reached 95 on Feb 26 both in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dove
Mem
Beulah
Sypathy
Const
Manderson
Messrs. Joseph
David White
St. John‘ S
Lewisporte
Tanner Fox
Brooklyn
New York
C. Baird
Great Canadian Remedy Believes Her Backache
Mrs Kenny praises Dodd's Kidney Pills as the only effective remedy for backache and kidney trouble. A reader from N B shares her trial and endorsement, urging sufferers to try the pills. A separate local note reports a dwelling moved to the South Side from Paradise on Tuesday, transferring from Robert Brett to Obadiah Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kenny
Dodd
Paradise
Robert Brett
Obadiah Young
Play by Tots at Fraser Hall Sunday School
Sunday School Tots present a play titled Little House Keep ers Sing while they work at Fraser Hall on Tuesday. Death reported at Jenkins Cove of Frederick Vergé aged 84 after a brief illness, survived by daughter Mrs Edward Smith and sons Adolphius and Ebenezer, all of Jenkins Cove. Charles Froude dies after long illness, son of Wa and Selina Froude, South Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins’ Cove
Frederick Vergé
Edward Smith
Adolphius
Ebenezer
Charles Froude
Rate
Sélina Froude
South Side
Also Mentioned on This Page
Telegraph
Board of Works
Gov*t
Public Works
Legislative Council
Supreme Court
Carbonear
Grand Bank
Burin
Lawn
Channel
Burgeo
Ferryland
Trenpassey
Harbor Breton
Belleoram
St. Anthony
Battle
Justice Dept
Departments of Lands & Fisheries
Customs House
Public Works Dept
Dept. of Public Works
RNR
Mines & Agriculture and Marine & Fisheries
Postal & Telegraph
America
Britain
Neville Chamberlain
Radio News
Gere
Mar
Uay
Confederation Life
SUN Life Assurance Company
Canada
Montreal
United States
Great Britain
Life Assurance
Confederation
Dominion Department of Insurance
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
SUN Life Assurance
Company OF Canada
Brunswick
Dodd’s
Six Roads
N. B. Mar, 15Th
Fraser Hall
Connor
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