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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1933
Page
2
In a rural tale excerpt Willy Nilly laments Top Notch’s disappearance after Bears face accusations over lambs. Rip the Dog volunteers to search, recalling Top Notch’s past help and warning of danger as he heads out into the unknown.
A child’s pets aid early development through experience and responsibility. If space limits a dog, a canary provides daily joy through song and observation. goldfish, an aquarium, snails, and tadpoles offer steady wonder. Until age six or seven, the child should assist rather than bear full care duties.
Putty warns Bunny called Flutt about a man who acts tough. The speaker accuses the bully of relying on brawn and brainlessness or faking to conceal hidden gains. The exchange reads like a caution to avoid dangerous bravado and those who pretend to hide motives.
A three part series outlines racketeering growth from liquor and vote control to extortion of small business. Laundries dress shops and milk dealers face district-based dues with violence for noncompliance. Courts probe Chicago and New York ties while unions face election supervision.
New York reports Paris news that Barbara Hutton Woolworth heiress will marry Prince Alexis Mdivanis of the Black Sea Georgian line. The 21 year old heiress rose from frontier wealth to society prominence through a Broadway circle, debut, and notable marriages linked to film stars.
Elkins May 23 Russell Raines 28 of Whitmer is a prisoner awaiting circuit court action on an indictment charging him with the murder of Seymore Thompson at Whitmer in June 1928. He was captured Saturday night in Cumberland Maryland by state officers who notified Sheriff Arling C McGee of Randolph County. He waived extradition and was brought to the county jail.
Washington May 23 George F Snyder executor of Mrs Hallie D Elkins estate asks DC Supreme Court for a speedy jury trial to determine the will validity The estate about 1 1/2 million dollars was disposed of in the will The attack on validity is brought by Stephen B Elkins a minor grandson who received less than 50 000 alleging mental incapacity and undue influence by her son former Senator Davis Elkins who inherited the larger portion of the estate
New York based federal trial reveals Charles E. Mitchell paid back interest to his wife on National City Bank stock sold after the 1929 crash. Prosecutors contend the gifts masked loan repayments to evade federal taxes of 1929 and 1930. Records show quarterly interest payments ranged from about 49000 to 59000 and Mrs Mitchell faced overdrafts requiring sale of securities to cover gaps.
President Roosevelt acts swiftly to stabilize financial exchanges and push the Geneva talks forward amid ongoing efforts to balance the nation’s monetary system. Officials near the White House signal urgency as markets react to policy moves and international diplomacy.
The White House conference involved M. W. Sprague of the Bank of England with Treasury and Federal Reserve officials. An announcement was promised for today as the United States pledged to consult with other nations to assure peace while stabilizing the dollar.
Charleston May 23 A three day West Virginia Medical Association convention opened with 400 doctors registering for the sixty sixth annual event. Dr D A MacGregor will deliver the annual address as officers are elected tonight. Local physicians including Dr R C Hood lead pediatrics and eye ear nose and throat sections and address Harrison County delegate matters at the capital gathering.
Probate Judge Harold J. Taylor pondered Flora Grow of Charleston W Va who seeks 100000 from the Maria Turner estate. Grow claims half sister status and cites Fletcher lineage through a Canadian marriage, while challengers include Turner cousins and George Blackwell. Estate totals 80000 cash 20000 real estate. Delegates convene Grand Lodge Virginia Odd Fellows Rebekah Assembly welcomed in Winchester Virginia.
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