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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1931
Page
4
Unclear fragments discuss subscription prices, editorial letters, and notices. The piece reflects on economic views, tariffs, and prospects for prosperity with references to public figures and institutions. It includes commentary on education, university discipline, and English law as models for public order.
In a Wheeling Intelligencer opinion piece Senator Robinson of Arkansas urges an international conference on the silver problem. He argues China or other nations should call it and condemns international bankers for driving silver to an artificial low. He warns of ruined trade and purchasing power abroad and urges the United States to lead toward restoring natural monetary values to aid foreign markets and domestic employment.
An unclear historical report notes that SAY THE ENGLISH Texas Guinan faces denial of entry into England as her European holiday begins. Scotland Yard plans to prevent her from landing, with Home Secretary ordered action. The piece references American disreputables and mentions figures like Harry K. Thaw and "Legs" Dia- as context.
State board of pi works awarded contracts for furnishing rooms in the new capitt unit to George P. Reinharal company of New York at approximately 62000. Minnie Stall convicted of five degree in death of stepson Mickey Still. Miss Laura Wright, 70, president of the Wheeling T A, struck by automobile and killed while crossing a street.
The First Brethren Church at St. Charles street and Northwestern turnpike has hired Rev. Li E. Lindower of Canton Ohio for a one year pastorate. Special revival services run through the week at 7 30 pm on the north hill church. Sunday May 31 services at 10 am and 7 30 pm will feature the new pastor. Sunday school begins at 9 20 and Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30. Lindower recently completed doctoral studies in Evangelical Theology at Dallas Texas and is described as well qualified for the pastorate.
Old Grads will feature a late afternoon arrival of a well known speaker in Grafton for the alumni association evening program. He will also address memorial services at the National cemetery Saturday morning for Civil War and other war veterans. Tonight's meeting starts at 7 30 with prompt reservations. A local musical group joins, with a dance to follow. Ballots for officers have been received and will be counted tonight with election results announced.
In Glenville West Virginia on May 28 Beatrice Garrett 22 and her brother Homer Langford 40 were jailed charged with killing Grover Garrett 41. Authorities say evidence supports the arrest but release few details. The death is treated as a homicide by authorities.
Provincial police joined a search for the bodies of three Lansing merchants Millard Hootman John R Ferguson and Charles A Ferguson believed drowned at Whiteflay bay above the American side. Authorities urged shore patrols from Sanitapt Gros Cap and used dynamite to raise the surface likely in effort to locate the victims.
In Wheeling West Virginia on May 28 William Leach and Thomas Ward former bank cashier and assistant at Benwood bank were indicted for taking nearly one million dollars from the bank six years ago They fled but today filed applications for pardons AB 19 20 years in prison likely parity in sentencing considered by authorities.
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