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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1931
Page
4
The county faces a growing coal strike spreading from Scotts Run in Monongalia to surrounding fields. Mob pressure and coercion threaten mines and workers while owners weigh legal remedies and public safety.
For sale: three acres near Route 50 Evansville WV about 11 miles from Grafton. Features a large two story house with slate roof stone foundation cellar plastered and weatherboarded with hardwood finish. Includes barn 45 by 30 one car garage chicken house granary milk house good well water half acre garden fruit trees and land priced at 35 dollars per acre.
The Rev. Philip Yarrow, superintendent of the Illinois Vigilance Association, was jailed for contempt after failing to pay a $5,000 judgment to Walter Shaver, a book dealer who claimed malicious prosecution and entrapment. Shaver, now bankrupt, testified that Yarrow’s agent sought an obscene book, leading to Shaver’s arrest and acquittal. Shaver sought $25,000 but was awarded $5,000. Yarrow did not appeal or pay.
President Hoover kept in near daily contact with Paris conference rooms as French and allied delegates worked to smooth obstacles to an inter government debt holiday. The day began with expectations of progress and was influenced by the chamber of deputies approval of measures easing negotiations.
Secretary Stimson trips to Europe as Paris and Washington push for a debt and reparations moratorium. France favors no interruption to Germany’s payments while the US seeks comprehensive suspension. Greece rejects extra obligations. Bruening avoids comment on French reply.
The Hoover plan urges Germany to embrace utmost thrift and economy, warning against short term credits. It emphasizes stabilizing Germany’s economic life and avoiding easy financing while seeking long term prudence.
White House officials said New York banks and Federal Reserve banks have shown interest in Latin American financial affairs but no action by the President is planned. Help to South America would come through banks that have already loaned funds, based on the Hoover plan debt holiday. Any further credit extensions depend on these banks' attitudes.
Los Angeles June 27 Mrs Mina Corlius Gleason 173 motion picture actor and former stage actress is in a hospital in serious condition after a heart attack. She has been an invalid since a fractured hip kept her from resuming the stage years ago.
Younstown residents await a family led homecoming fete after Jesse Strawderman, aged 0, received a gubernatorial pardon for an offense dated twelve years prior by Governor John Pollard of Virginia.
Washington reports the Wickersham commission nears formal adjournment with most findings approved. The two year study covers crime and law enforcement, with final reports to be published in multiple volumes. It remains unclear if the Mooney Willings preparedness case is included in the President’s copy.
Girard publisher Julius Haldeman announced in Girar Kansas on June 27 that he will seek a United States Senate seat next year as an independent candidate. He added the Chicago Cubs matter remains an open question and part of his political path, amid confusion over club affiliations and recent baseball double plays.
Four armed men robbed First National Bank of Baldwin today escaping with between four and five thousand dollars. Cashier Arnold Willing and assistant Carl Kesseneth along with bookkeeper Clarence Helbink were in the bank as the heist began. Willing exchanged shots with the robbers, firing three times from the front door. the bandits returned five shots but no injuries were reported.
Detroit June 27 An itinerary through 17 eastern and midwestern states draws over 80 planes in the 1931 national air tour. The flight, starting July 21 from Detroit, spans roughly 2500 miles to determine the Eddie Ford trophy winner. Mexican route canceled due to bad weather. circuit now runs Michigan to New York to Texas and back to Michigan. Jack Maberry signs to coach track at Longview High School next year.
By virtue of four deeds of trust dated 1926 1929 1929 and 1930 recorded in Taylor County West Virginia a sale by pul se auction will occur on July 11 1981 at the courthouse front steps. Trustees Roscoe Washington and Sarah J Washington mortgage properties including a dwelling on land tied to a 1926 deed and another tract on the Northwestern Turnpike with a Webb Washington lineage. The sale is cash terms as outlined in the trust deeds and notices. W Merle Watkins trustee signs June 43 20 27 July 6
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