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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1933

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Quota Truce Proposal Faces World Conference Clash

London reports center on France proposing a quota truce to allow quotas as weapons against imports for an indefinite period with agriculture excluded while the United States pushes for abolition. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald says the conference continues in high spirits amid adjournment questions. Separately, Kenneth Buck faces blistering cross examination in Barnstable Mass amid a kidnapping case involving 10 year old Margaret Peggy McMath with a mysterious figure "Bill" directing actions.

London Prance United States Barnstable Mass Kenneth Buck Barnstable Superior Court Bill Margaret Peggy) McMath William C. Pressley Kenneth Cyril Harwich Center Grammer McMath Neil McMath

Criminals Show Spirit of Self-Sacrifice, Says Scientist

Chicago June 23 The American Association for the Advancement of Science reported findings by Dr Emilio Mira of Barcelona on moral behavior tests. He noted criminals and certain antisocial groups offered blood for imaginary accident victims more often than the general public, suggesting self sacrifice may appear in unexpected classes.

Chicago Emilio Mira Barcelona Spain Mira Eal Ion

Trade accords rapidly taking shape in U S markets

Washington reports Johnson of the national recovery administration says work on trade agreements is moving faster than expected. Only two industries cotton textile and soil white have formal codes. a consumer board and labor and industry boards will advise before the textile code hearing next Tuesday. Efforts will curb price fixing as staff may be expanded to stabilize the oil sector.

Washington Ugh Johnson National Recovery Administration 1 Consumers Board Piet Be

Watchman slain at Charleroi mine in mine fan house

Joseph Nevelos a 40 year old night watchman was shot to death early today at the Charleroi mine of the Youghiogheny and Ohio Coal Co in Charleroi Pennsylvania A blood trail showed he was shot in the mine fan house and staggered out collapsing near the workings Police suspect miner disorders while company officials report normal operations A widow and two children survive

Charleroi, Pa Joseph Nevelos Charleroi Youghiogheny and Ohio Coal Co

Voters Rush to Register on Last Days

One hundred and fifteen Taylor residents availed themselves of the final opportunity to register for the special election by appearing before the county court on Tuesday and Wednesday to have their names added to the registration books. The court will continue issuing transfers at the County Clerk Frank Bennett’s office today and tomorrow, provided ballot boxes for the involved precincts have been distributed.

Taylor Frank Bennett

Four indicted on embezzling provide bonds

Four persons indicted by the grand jury on Wednesday for embezzlement of public funds were taken into custody and posted bonds. Lee N. Satterfield and Fred L. Jenkins posted 10 000 bonds. Fred L. Morris posted 3 000. J. E. Carpenter posted 1 000. Drexel R. George and Lawrence A. Cather remain at large. Cather held on 50 000 bond in Los Angeles with extradition considered. Judge Miller said cases continue into the term beginning September 19.

Fairmont Lee N. Satterfield Fred L. Jenkins Fred L.morris West Virginia Board of Optometry J. E. Carpenter Biyesville Drexel R. George Lawrence A. Cather George Cather Los Angeles Charles E. Miller

Four youths given ten years for killing school guard

Former U S Senator William E Chilton, owner of the Charleston Gazette, argues repeal of the 18th amendment is as strong as its original passage. He notes no referendum on prohibition and urges submission of repeal to the states on June 27 while criticizing liquor aristocrats.

Charleston United States William E. Chilton Senate Chilton Charleston Gazette

Lindberghs Hopewell Home To Be Child Welfare Center

In Hopewell Lindberghs Hopewell home to be a children's welfare center after incorporation papers filed for High Field. Trustees include Colonel and Mrs Lindbergh and Dr Abram Flexner with aims to provide for welfare, education, hospital care, and training without discrimination. Court fight in New York over Culbertson bridge method awaits a ruling, with Justice Shientag reserving decision and possible referee referral.

Lindbergh’s Hopewell Children’s Welfare Center Jersey City N. J Charles A. Lindbergh High Field Hustave Bach James M. Phelan Weehawken

Drys Hear Addresses At Meeting Against Repeal

A dry rally at Bailey Methodist Episcopal church Rosemont drew about one hundred attendees. Rev Eugene Dick of West Main Street M B Church and Rev Arnold of Mediant Core urged the audience to back delegates pledged to retain the 18th amendment at the June 27 vote.

Bailey Methodist Episcopal Church Rosemont Eugene ‘Dick

Knights of Columbus Elect Officers For Ensuing Year

At a meeting of Grafton Council No 713 Knights of Columbus officers were elected for the ensuing year. Howard F. Smith was named grand knight with Joseph G. Mask deputy grand knight Joseph B. King recorder HH D Felton treasurer and A A Shields financial secretary.

Grafton Knights of Columbus Howard F. Smith Joseph G. Mask Joseph B. King D. Felton A. A Shields

Kidnap Report Ties Outlaw Floyd to Tulsa Case

Mr and Mrs H D Myers of Tulsa told Muskogee police they were kidnapped last night by four men while traveling between Tulsa and Clare. They described one suspect as resembling Charles Pretty Boy Floyd. The car was stolen and the couple released near a detour between Warners and Webber s Halls around 5 am.

Muskogee Okla H. D. Myers Tulsa Clare Charles Pretty Boy

Commodity Prices Listed By Non Gold Standard

The Federal Reserve Board said prices of commodities rose rapidly in the American market after the United States left the gold standard. The board noted the dollar fell about 15 percent against the French franc and the British pound declined about 2 percent in the same period.

Washington Federal Reserve Board United States

Roosevelt 10 Go to London Report Denied by Secretary

Roosevelt and his sons sail aboard the Amberjack on a light cruise off Maine as rumors swirl of a possible London voyage aboard the Indiana cruiser. Secretary Stephen T. Early denied plans for a presidential trip while Moley travels to the world economic conference.

New York The Daily News Provincetown Mass Navy Roosevelt London Indianapolis Raymond Moley Moley Portland Stephen T. Early Chandler's Cove Chibeague Island D.T Rockland Harbor John Franklin D., Jr Groton School

Alfred E Smith Receives Harvard Doctor of Laws

Alfred E Smith, former New York governor, was awarded the degree of doctor of laws by Harvard University in Cambridge Massachusetts. A Lawrence Lowell presented the diploma as applause rang through the ceremony. Continued on Page Six.

Cambridge Mass Alfred Emanuel Smith College of Hard Knocks Harvard University New York A. Lawrence Lowell

Oil company officers to seek new trial hearing

In San Francisco on June 23, the state supreme court granted a motion for a new trial for three former Richfield Oil Company officers. Clarence M. Puller, Raymond W. McKee, and Talbot, convicted in 1932 of stealing 245000 dollars of company funds, will face a court hearing.

San Francisco Richfield Oil Company State Supreme Court Clarence M. Puller Raymond W. McKee Gee Ag ‘Talbot Hoard

Security pact demands seen as giving way

New York June 23 Norman H. Davis ambassador at large hinted on his return from Geneva today that demands for security pacts stumbling block to previous disarmament agreements are giving way to sentiment favoring international supervision of arms. Davis and Mrs. Davis were aboard the Bremen. He said the trip home was to rest confer with the President and see his son married, and he will return to Geneva before the end of the disarmament adjournment. He made no reference to rumors of resignation.

New York Norman H. Davis Geneva Davis Mrs. Davis Bremen

Stocks Firm In Late Dealing During Day

New York stock action firmed in late dealings after volatile session. Fractions gained, with Celanese and Case up about three points. Transfers reached about 3,000,000 shares as American Can Bethlehem Steel Chrysler National Distillers U S Steel Dupont New York Central American Telephone Allied Chemical and Lackawanna rallied.

New York Celanese Case American Can Bethlehem Steel Chrysler National Distillers U. S. Steel, Dupont, New York Central American Telephone Allied Chemical and Lackawanna

Better Business Indicated by Tax Collections

Washington reports a general improvement in business reflected in May tax collections. Internal Revenue Service data show eleven months total of 1,368,238,226 dollars, up from 1,350,734,652 the prior year. May receipts fell 114,754,133 from April and 89,062,187 from May 1932, due to taxes on tobacco, beer, stock sales and issues, gasoline, lubricants, and other minor items, yet overall business activity was rising.

Washington Busicf Internal Revenue Bureau Pines

Beheler Snow Youths Sentenced For Guard Slaying

Harold Beheler 15, Shirley Shamblin 16, Alden Hoke 17, and William Snow 20 were each sentenced to ten years in the Moundsville penitentiary for the March 11 slaying of 60 year old guard A G Arnett. Snow showed emotion as the sentence was given, while Becheler's mother Esta Becheler wept openly in court.

Harold Beheler Summers County Shirley Shamblin Jackson County Alden Hoke Cabell County William Snow Fayette County Herbert W. Dent Moundsville A.G. Arnett Snow Esta Becheler Raleigh Beckley Reform School A. G. Amnett Heath Becheler William Snowy

Plea of Not Guilty in Ohio Double Shooting Case

Portsmouth on June 23 Mrs Ethel Pusateri pleaded not guilty to a second degree murder charge after admitting she shot and killed a woman and critically wounded her husband when she found them together. She waived examination and was held to the grand jury under $2000 bond. Relatives identified Beene McCoy as the wounded woman. her husband August Poser 46, a wholesale dealer, remained in critical condition.

Portsmouth Ethel Pusateri Nancy Pusateri Jude" Patterson McCoy McCby August Poser

Saturday Specials Pineapple and Cherry Pies 2 for 20

Orange and Coscanut Layer 1 PIES Pineapple and Cherry varieties offered as two for twenty dollars. Limited quantities available at participating stores this weekend.

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