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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1937

Page

9

U S Rule On Recognizing Territorial Gains In China

Washington observers say the United States will not recognize new Japanese territorial claims in China if Japan expands its control. The policy, echoed since 1915 by William Jennings Bryan and reinforced by Henry L. Stimson, rejects recognition of states created by conquest even as other nations later granted such recognition.

Stanley P. Richardson Washington China Manchukuo Ethiopia Japan Bryan Family of Nations United States William Jennings Bryan Henry L. Stimson League of Nations Stimson Paris Manchoukuo

Japan Rejects Geneva Group Invitation on Sino-Japanese Conflict

The article describes Japan's rejection of an advisory committee's invitation as Geneva talks include China, Japan, Australia, and Germany. The United States holds a consultative non voting seat on the committee while Britain Russia France Italy Germany and Italy discuss the Nanking attacks as representations rather than protests. German embassy in Tokyo sent an official protest.

Mittee Japan Advisory Committee Geneva China Jpan Australia Germany United States Britain France Russia Italy Tokyo

Unclear Gun Suicide Claim Amid Farewell Notes

The article describes a man identified as Bidget found with a gun near his chest and a forked stick nearby, suggesting self-inflicted explosion. Letters in his pockets hint at planned suicide, and two money orders for funeral expenses were found in a briefcase left at a tourist camp. He and his wife Hazel Whitacre Bidget are estranged, with two sons in Loom, West Virginia, and the wife running a filling station near Bunker Hill.

Bidget Hazel Whitacre Bidget Bunker Hill W. Va Loom Washington

Peace Accord Plans Tied to Locarno Links In Europe

Diplomatic circles report a potential peace arrangement with Great Britain and France without Soviet Russia. The plan may echo Locarno style accords and involves leaders Hitler and Mussolini reportedly open to such a program.

Great Britain France Soviet Russia Hitler Mussolini

New Locarno Lineup and Shifts in Pact Alliances

Observers note the revised Locarno lineup omits Belgium and the Rhineland clause while keeping major powers. Mussolini and Hitler appear to reject a northern Locarno with Britain and France and a southern Locarno with France Germany and Italy. Peace talks remain unlikely while the Spanish Civil War threat persists.

Belgium Rhineland Mussolini Hitler Britain France Germany Italy

Teletype Machine in Police Office Sparks Talk of Systems

Chief C. V Hollis possesses a up to date teletype receiver valued around 300 dollars used for receiving messages. Officials note the device originally logs stock market quotes and may tie to county gambling race results. Company representatives seeking removal were refused and told court petition needed to reclaim or explain rental use.

Hollis

Landon says Roosevelt trapped on Congress control

Alf M. Landon, 1936 Republican presidential nominee, asserted that President Roosevelt is now in a position where retreat or advance would incur serious losses in his control over Congress.

Landon Topeka Kas Alf M. Landon Roosevelt Congress

Philadelphia light cruiser anchors for shakedown cruise

The light cruiser Philadelphia, newest US Navy unit, rode at anchor in the Navy Yard awaiting orders to begin a shakedown cruise.

Philadelphia United States Navy Navy Yard

Railroads announce cutbacks to curb revenue decline

Large railroads disclosed plans to reduce staff as they face a sharp drop in net revenues from higher operating costs and weakening business.

Washington Sept

Lloyds Probes Groundless Radio Claim on Endeavour I

London reporters say Lloyds opened a thorough probe into a radio report that Endeavour I was located southwest of the Azores after it disappeared in an Atlantic storm. The broadcast last day prompted officials to seek verification.

London Lloyds Endeavour I Azores

Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Markets Report

Baltimore and Chicago livestock markets show mixed movement with cattle, hogs, and sheep trading at varied levels. Cattle demand steady in Baltimore with grass fat cows around 6.25 to 7.50, hogs differing by weight class and district, while Chicago notes slim outlet for mid grades and steady cows, with hogs steady to lower and sheep weak. Distinct data include price bands for calves, sows, steers, and lambs, reflecting regional market contrasts.

Baltimore Maryland Virginia U. S S. Dept West Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. Agri

Grain futures tumble then rally on September corn shifts

Chicago markets show September corn sliding to lows before late buying recovers. Traders cite funding limits and strong corn receipts as bearish forces, with cash wheat varying by grade and oats and rye near steady.

Chicago Timothy

Administrator's Sale of Pontiac Sedan in Court House

In a court house sale on Saturday September 35 1937 at 10 o clock will sell a 1928 Pontiac Sedan owned by late Roger E Brown. Terms cash. M M Lynch administrator of Roger E Brown deceased.

Court House Pontiac Roger E Brown M. M. Lynch Roger E. Brown

Stock Market Slumps on Wall Street After Fresh Relapse

Buying support faded and leading issues fell to 2 year lows with 1 to 4 point losses, some hits near 10. Large blocks sold, ticker lagged, short covering appeared briefly, and near close prices stayed near bottom. Analysts cite Morgenthau Britain talks and rising foreign funds as pressures amid weaker trade outlook.

New York Morgenthau Wall Street

Chiang Kaishek Says U S Must Support China Under Treaty

Chiang Kai-shek declared the United States is obligated by the nine power pact and other treaties to aid China in its war with Japan. He urged signatory nations to uphold China, noting America’s role in Washington treaties and calling neutrality impossible while the pact stands. Madame Chiang said Chinese airmen shot down 62 Japanese planes in August and provided casualty figures to counter Japanese claims.

Nanking Chiang Kai-Shek China United States Chiang Shinese Central Bat America Washington Britain France Italy Netherlands Portugal Belgium Japan Orient Chinese Air Service Nankin Madame Chiang

Apple Market Shipping-Point Prices for Wednesday

Winchester Martinsburg area forecast clear and mild with slow demand and dull market. Carloads listed with Grimes U. 8 No. 1 barrels 21-4 to 21-2. Jonathan U. S. No. 1 bushel baskets 2 1 2 in. min 70c. Delicious Comb U. S. Fancy and No. 1 2 3 4 in. min car 1.15 and 2 1 2 in. min few 1.00. U. S. No. 1 2 1 2 in. min 90c. Contract sales: Staymans U. S. No. 1 2 1 2 in. min few 90c.

Winchester-Martinsburg W. Va Grimes U Jonathans U. S U. S U.S Staymans

Fitzpatrick Joins Concert Sponsors

Mr Fitzpatrick of Wardensville formerly connected with booking Metropolitan Opera Artists visited Winchester yesterday to secure a family membership in the National Concert Association He reviewed the concerts this year and praised the talent available Those interested may call the McVicar building headquarters or phone 768 W

Fitzpatrick Wardensville Metropolitan Opera Winchester National Concert Association McVicar Building

Officials expect closer to estimate for closed accounts

Social officials forecast that closed accounts will trail the actuarial figure by year end as applications proceed slowly. They say the situation will self-correct in coming years with fewer lump sum payments and more people turning 65 to receive monthly benefits. The larger lump sums previously paid create an incentive to claim now.

Paotingfu Captured as Chinese Garrison Suppressed

Japanese army announced the capture of Paotingfu in Hopei province 80 miles southwest of here. The city with 100 000 residents was enveloped and its Chinese garrison annihilated with mopping up completed at 1 30 p m. No casualty figures were released, but no survivors were implied.

Paotingfu Here Hopei Pepe Hopeh

Reliance United Brethren Church Service Schedule

Pastor Rev. W. D. Mitchell directs services at Greenway at 10 a.m. and Friendship at 11 15 a.m. A combined parent and child service follows. Stephens City preaches at 3 30 p.m. and Reliance at 7 30 p.m. Public invited.

W. D. Mitchell Greenway Friendship Stephens City Reliance

Opequon Group Presbyterian Church Schedule

Rev. E. 8. McGavock presides. Opequon group holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Stine's Chapel has Sunday School at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Burnt Church offers Sunday School at 2.30 p.m. and worship at 3.30 p.m. Round Hill holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and service at 7.45 p.m.

McGavock Opequon Stine’s Burnt Church Round Hill

Col Ruppert's Yankees Ready To Sew Up Pennant Race

The Yankees have the American League flag nearly secured as they push toward the World Series against the Giants. Chapman's late homer sealed a 4-3 win for Boston over Detroit, while the Pirates and Reds split, and Camilli powered Philadelphia with a bases loaded homer in a 9-5 win.

Col. Ruppert Yankees Associated Press New York Diamond Embroidery Society Giants Bronx Baseball Cheering Cubs Atlantic Seaboard Dodgers Phillies Bill Terry Terriers Boston Bees Daffy Terry Chicago Long Cliff Melton Cub Carl Hubbell St. Louis Browns Ben Chapman Chapman Yanks Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Detroits Tigers Red Sox Cleveland Indians Washington Jim Turner Pirates Don Padgett Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Dolph Camilli Cincinnati Reds Johnny Whitehead White Sox Athletics Mike Ryba Padget Ryba Reds Joe Drakauskas Senators Indians Jojo Moore Harland Clift Browns Hal Warstler- Rees Turner Warstler

Mrs Roosevelt Joins Officials in Wyoming Welcome

Mrs Roosevelt meets Senator Schwartz and Representative Greever during a hurried trip from Chicago to Cheyenne. She shivers without a coat as she notes the cold weather and boards the train, while O Mahoney explains he hurried from the east to join other officials in welcoming the President.

Chicago Cheyenne

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