Chapter 37 The Press
The Press
The New York Times
The Ridley Empire has New Honchos in Charge
The health decline of the infamous shipping magnate Edward Ridley has caused a stir at the Ridley Line.
This has caused the eldest, Amelia Ridley, Wei Ridley, and Omar Ridley to take over interim control of the Ridley Line.
She has announced the liquidation of major assets for philanthropic endeavors.
They have invested in Harlem to fix the Mob scandals that have affected the community.
The word on Wall Street is that their stock has climbed a staggering seven percent this week alone.
The Chicago Courier
December 12, 1927
The Ridleys’ Season of Scandal Comes to an End?
The Ridleys are no stranger to scandal this year, from a death at their party to their shipping dynasty now changing hands to the younger generation.
The eldest siblings are now in control. The police have ruled Dale Caimen’s death a tragic accident.
The deaths of mobster Lucky Moretti and his nephew, who happened to be Kavita Ridley’s fiancé, were a tragic case of kidnapping and Mob ties.
Los Angeles Tribune
February 13, 1928
Hollywood and High Society: Stardust and Scandal
The Ridleys have everything. Death, power, talent, and bingo, Inheritance. Rumor has it that Kavita Ridley has been seen in the studios for her talent. Omar and Wei Ridley have been rumored to be talking to a luxury cruise designer from our great sunny state of California.
The Rockefellers can move out of the way and learn a lesson from the Ridleys on fixing a ruined reputation!
The Ridleys had gone quiet for the first time in over a decade. The world was talking, not just the people of New York. The press waited for their next move, but even the Ridleys didn’t know what it would be.