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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 18, 1933
Page
4
The Twillingate Sun discusses Capt. Abram Kean with a possible knighthood in view. It notes his rise from modest beginnings to Commodore in the commercial world and his seat in the Legislative Council, suggesting honorary recognition could match his public service reach.
The piece argues prosperity invites retrenchment and action over rhetoric, urging Newfoundland to back fishery development, curb waste, and support the Royal Commission. It warns against factional agitation as the House opens and calls for unity to avoid a repeat of last year’s government turmoil.
Archbishop Roche of St. John's urges readers to heed Providence and reform finances and morals. He calls leaders to follow biblical guidance to sanctify a fast and heed laws for guidance amid national concerns.
Thomas Hyshe, longtime Bank of Nova Scotia cashier from 1876 to 1897, once wrote a rule of thumb forecasting economic mood cycles. He predicted a low mood every ten years, a forecast that proved accurate for thirty years.
Mrs. Duncan Livingston of Charlottetown describes two years of backache relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She took six boxes and says she feels like a different woman, praising the product and urging others to buy promptly.
Brief notices from last issue reappear on pages two and three of this issue for readers scanning the newspaper. The items cover small community matters and reminders.
Mr. T. G. W. Ashbourne arrived from St. John's on Tuesday, proceeding to his home and expected to resume duties shortly.
A schooner was seen off here on Monday and thought to be the Young Harp. The vessel then headed north.
Mr and Mrs Robert Geaumees suffer the death of their daughter who passed away on Wednesday in a bereavement noted by the Confederation Life community.
Zanpara received the death sentence after pleading guilty in Miami Florida to wilful murder connected to the death of the Chicago mayor. Death by hanging is the common punishment for murder in many States.
In Tokio Japan an earthquake struck last week causing widespread destruction and many deaths as authorities reported 1000 people left homeless amid continuing rescue efforts.
An order to redeposit money drawn from U S banks last week prompted 1500 people to line up near the Federal Reserve Bank in New York to reclaim their gold. A second order limits outward remittances to 25 dollars per month to the country. The measures follow wartime powers granted to President Roosevelt to protect banking institutions.
Ex president Hoover addresses a club dinner urging the public to back the new administration. He asserts the bank policy is sound and should be supported.
The President says war debt settlement must wait until the crisis ends, as banks reopen and reorganize. The move aims to restore confidence in American banks, with most states affected by the moratorium except South Carolina, while England approves Roosevelt’s stance and anticipates world stability improving.
Montana senator and attorney general Thomas J. Walsh died en route to the Washington inauguration. He is succeeded by North Carolina Senator J. B. Cummings, who takes the vacant cabinet post.
In Europe tensions ease slightly as France fears Germany. Hitler grows cautious and prepares for a Reichstag meeting, signaling a wary but deliberate approach to upcoming political events.
Mrs. Joseph Gill was shot while near President Roosevelt in Miami and is critically ill being treated in Jacksonville, Florida. The incident prompted medical and security attention as the administration monitored her condition.
The article suggests cutting Public Debt Interest rates in Canada to secure bondholder consent to lower yields. It notes broad willingness to reduce rates to speed financial problem resolution and ease negotiations.
In a letter, George W. Rideout describes a man who has been 42 years away from his native town, with 12 years in Poranto before arriving in Laurenceton last September. Rideout mentions his former roles as a light keeper at Cape John Gull Island and a resident of Laurenceton.
In a 1933 Twillingate Sun letter Tat Man argues motor boats and float trawls drive fish away from local grounds. He recalls past quiet approaches to cod, herring, and squid, laments ruined waters from kerosene and gasoline, and urges protection of youth fishing grounds around Burnt Island Tickles and Rose's Head.
The Port-de-Grave by election is in full swing with polling day approaching on Tuesday. Campaigns intensify as parties seek to sway voters amid tight race dynamics near the final hours.
Banking Holiday in the United States extended until further notice. Fire damages Nurses Home at General Hospital with origin unknown. Sealing fleet reports and Iroquoian reports from Horse Islds and Belle Isle. Earthquake hits Southern California with heavy damage and possible 500 dead. Disarmament Conference prospects bleak amid European tensions. Royal Commission in session at Nod Hotel. Political nominations in Port-de-Grave District. Fish exporters form board to regulate culling branding and inspections. Sealing catch totals and exhausting patches near Belle Isle. weather and heavy snow reports from the southwest coast.
The Marine and Fisheries Department reduces lobster packing fee from five to two dollars. The report also notes theatre fire in Mexico with 41 dead and 18 missing, electricity-related injuries, and the Royal Commission opening in the Nil d Hotel with 22 600 seats filled to date.
President Roosevelt issued an official declaration declaring a three day bank moratorium and an embargo on gold and foreign currency transfers. The move follows deposit withdrawals and unrest in Michigan banks, with 9.6 million dollars withdrawn in the week to March 4. Banks sound will reopen. weaker institutions may be reorganized to restore public confidence.
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