Library-Loan Kite Schemes Taint Liberty Bank Probe
Testimony in Nashville on April 1 reveals Colonel Luke Lea's bank era with Liberty Bank and Trust Company involved in check kiting. Witness M D Johnson explains how non available balances were used, with Holston Union and Knoxville deposits linked to the scheme. Donnell, Lea associate, pressed for small notes, then larger loans, as state funds moved in. (Continued on page xix)
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Nashville
Tenn
Liberty ' Bank
Ad. Trust Company
Luke Lea
M.D. Johnson
Wit S
Luke
K. E. Donnell
Liberty Bank
Johnson
Lea
Colors Lea
Holston-Union Bank of
Knoxville
Holston-Union
Nashville Investment Trust
Sx Company
Colonel Lea
McReynolds
Holston Union
Asheville
N. Y
Federal Reserve Bank
Liberty Tank
Jeft
Vanderbilt University
Donnell
Smore
Story of Fatal Plane Crash unfolds as millions mourn
The Wichita, Kansas, coroner's inquest opened into the crash that killed Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne, pilot Robert Fry, co pilot Jess Mathias, and six others as a plane bound for California plunged near Mine Ville. The wreck left seven bodies in the debris and others scattered nearby. Rockne's funeral was planned for South Bend, Indiana, with Miller to be buried in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and Rockne's sons traveling to South Bend.
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California
Western Air
Robert Fry
Kansas City
Acle
Jess Mathias
Los Angeles
Wichita Municipal
H. J. Christen
J. H. Happer
Chicago
W. B. Miller
Hartford
Conn
Spencer
Piarie
H. G. Edgerton
Wichita
Gir Line
Jacob Hinden
Rockne
Miller
Santa Fe
Strong City
Kas
South Bend
Ind
Lawrence
Mass
Chase County
D. M. Nigo
Notre Dame
William
Cnute
Cou. Nigro
Spirit of Notre Dame crushed by Knute Rockne death
Notre Dame mourns the loss of Knute Rockne whose death in Kansas in an airplane crash shocks students townspeople and fans. Flags fly at half mast as the university collective grief darkens campus life and the nation laments a legendary football leader.
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South Bind
Ind
Notre Dame
Knute Kennath Rockne
Tagig Joss
Evryone
Kansas
Inquiry urged into Reelfoot Lake land deal
Nashville April 1 AP report says Attorney General Smith voiced that further inquiry into the Reelfoot Lake lands purchase is needed. He indicated testimony may not reveal all facts and pledged to await the fire investigators committee's work before final conclusions, defending the state’s actions while urging full review.
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Nashville
Tenn
APIA
L. D. Smith
Sute
Smith
Madern Oy
Conmitte
General Sar Jh
Althour
Rand
Savng
Brothers Trial Nears Verdict in Lingle Slaying Case
In Chicago apr 1 the state pressed an impeachment drive against defense witnesses amid the murder trial of Lea Brothers accused in the slaying of Alfred Lingle. Edwin J Kelly testified minutes after the assassination while defense star witness Paul Thorne faced cross examination about his proximity to the tunnel entrance. John Lane and John Stege testified about statements from Pasquale Clarizzo as the trial continued with page six continuation promised.
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Gourd Build Ing
Chicago
Alfred
Jake) Lingle
Lea Brothers
Edwin J. Kelly
Kankakee
Paul Threen
Thorne
Lingle
Randolph Street
Kelly
John Lane
John Stege
Formier
Pasquale Clarizzo
Burke May Plead Guilty To Murder in Michigan
S Joseph Mich April 1 AP After a cell conference with Fred Burke in the Berrien county jail, Charles W Gore former prosecutor announced four possibilities Burke may plead guilty to the December 1922 murder of Patrolman Charles Skelly. Gore said Burke might waive examination on April 8 and seek mercy claiming intoxication at the time. Cunningham plans a strong case despite the announcement and jail guards remain on edge.
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S. Joseph
Mich
Fred Burke
Berrien County
Charles W. Gore
Charles Skelly
Gore
Burke
Skelly
Wilbur M. Cunningham
Old King Cotton Sets His House In Order
Old King Cotton moves to adjust the industry with caution and efficiency. Production in February 1912 shows 168,000,000 yards of staple and midrange goods, with 63,042,000 yards weekly, while February sales reach 326,691,000 yards and unfilled orders rise to 395,802,000 yards. The plan trims night work by women by 3 percent, reduces operating mills at night, and seeks new uses such as cement road sheets between layers for paving.
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Associated Press
New York
Otto Men
Sotie
Catton
Institute
King Cotton
Weather Summary for Tennessee and Virginia
Weather data shows Tennessee fair in the west and mostly cloudy in the east tonight with colder conditions. Virginia experiences rain in the east and central regions and snow in the extreme west tonight, with generally fair conditions and rising temperatures Thursday. Readings note yesterday's high around 50 and prior year it was 64, with March rainfall 1.77 inches and snow not measurable.
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Tennessee
Virginia
T. ©. Harris
U.S.W
Tennessee crop rise expected in state report
Knoxville April 1 AP Farmers in Tennessee plan large increases across crops. Burley tobacco acreage could rise about 20.4 percent, potentially reaching 5 300 acres, the largest in state history. Corn acreage may rise six percent to about 3 090 000 acres and sweet potato area could grow 20 percent to 38 000 acres.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
Tennessee Burley Tobacco Growers
Tollo
Kentucky
Hyde Looks Over Drought District
Secretary Hyde toured drought areas in Arkansas to assess aid from government loans for farmers, after a conference with J. H. Lynch. He planned to move next to St Louis for another regional loan office and warned against predicting market trends. He opposed cotton market criticisms, noting government holdings should prevent indiscriminate dumping.
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Memphis
Tenn
Hyde
Arkansas
Jef T
J. H. Lynch
Harvey Couch
Arkansas Utilities
E. J. Bodman
Little Rock
St. Louis
Tf T
Federal Farm Board
Chicago Crime Faces Drives on Scattered Fronts
Chicago authorities reported new assaults on crime across scattered fronts. Herman Weiner, a minor hoodlum, was arrested on charges of kidnapping for ransom from Frank Richley, a reputed Evanston brewer, with Richley saying four thousand dollars was paid for his release. The case could carry the death penalty if convicted. Police also raided the Italo American Importing Company offices seeking records to uncover gangland secrets, while Pasquale Prestogiagame known as Patsy Presto appeared with a subpoena as the Joe Aiello case looms after a machine gun ambush last fall.
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Chicago
Herman Weiner
Weiner
Frank Richley
Evanston
Patrick Roche
States Attorney's Office
Richley
Special Grand Jury
Pasquale Prestogiagame
Patsy Presto
Joe
Faulkner complains of disrespect toward inquiry committee
Nashville AP report records state affairs committee chairman Walter Faulkner rebuking Knoxville Journal columnist T. A. Campbell for calling investigators a smelling committee. Faulkner defended open sessions and dignity of the panel while admonishing the author to choose better language. Campbell said he meant no disrespect, noting his column aimed to reveal investigators’ efforts.
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Nashville
Tenn
Walter Faulkner
State Affairs Investigating Committee Today
Knoxville Journal
T. A. Campbell
Journal
Campbell
Faulkner
Walker Speeding To New York and Official Probes
Palm Springs April 1 AP Mayor Walker heads toward New York for vacation leaving behind official probes. Crowds greet him with gifts of fruit and flowers as he boards the train. He faces charges and inquiries awaiting him back home.
Managua in Flames as Earthquake Ravages City
Managua is being destroyed by earthquakes and fire with estimates of up to 1,000 dead and about 2,000 injured. The entire population of 60,000 is homeless, water and medical supplies are scarce, and martial law governs rescue work led by Lt Col. Frederick Bradmar. The Red Cross forms to aid relief while American and Italian casualties are reported and critical buildings burn.
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Associated Press
Managua
Nicaragua
Hugo J. A. Bask
Nicaraguan National Guard
Joseph D. Murraw
Concord
Mags
United States Marine Corps
James F. Dickey
Vallejo
Galit
Irving A. ‘Lindberg
Customs
Napoleon Re
Moncada
Matthew E. Wanna
Frederick Bradmar
Red Cross
Ge A
Nicarag Red Cross
Fruts
Paniagua
Corinto
Chinandega
Leon
Paniato
Sinccerely
Lupone
Pan-American Airways
American Legation
Ellis M. Stevens
Legation
Piedrecitas
Asososea Jagoon
R. J. Jordan
Nic
Relief Rush to Stricken Country
Relief moved toward Managua as President Joever watches. U S forces and Red Cross sped food medicine and troops by sea and air to the Central American capital. Army engineers moved from Granada to Managua and took charge of fighting the fires sweeping the city. Navy cruiser Rochester headed for Corinto to bring 24 009 rations blankets tents and medical supplies with air dispatches of anti toxins already sent from the Canal Zone.
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Washington
Joever
Managua
Army
Navy
Red Cross
White House
Fem
Granada
Makina
Managai
Navy Department
Rochester
Corinto
Balboa
Canal Zone
Chamber of Commerce Plans Unemployment Stability Inquiry
The United States Chamber of Commerce announced a committee of prominent industrialists and financiers to study how business can stabilize employment without government aid. Chairman Henry Harriman leads the effort to spread wages across workers, aiming to minimize fluctuations that cause current conditions.
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Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce Today
Chambers
Henry I. Harriman
The
New England Power Association
Julius Barnes
Chamber
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Secretary of Agriculture
Grand Jury
Walker
U. S
Richard Frizell
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