22 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1929
Page
1
Storms across the south midwest and southwest kill 32 people and injure many more. Tornadoes and hail damage homes and crops, with Mississippi river levee work in Arkansas and renewals of flood threats in several states.
A severe hailstorm swept parts of Kentucky and Indiana on April 22. Hailstones up to nine inches in circumference damaged property across Louisville and New Albany, killed two drivers, and destroyed car tops, roofs, and windshields. Florists reported heavy losses.
Tennessee skies show fair conditions with cooler air especially in the east and a possible light front moving through east and central areas tonight. Virginia trends cloudy and cooler in the southwest with frost in the west and possible coastal rain, then Tuesday fair and slightly warmer with fresh to strong northerly winds diminishing.
MEMPHIS April 22 AP Jucille Clark 238 of Rembert Springs Tenn was held in jail in connection with the shooting of Audie Crain 39 of Millington Tenn Crain suffered wounds in both legs deputies said the shooting may have been accidental the woman insisted on seeing a pistol he carried and finally gave it to her it fired while she was handling it
The Supreme Court, in Washington, says Harry F. P. Sinclair must serve three months in jail for refusing to answer questions before the Senate Teapot Dome committee. Sinclair had sought to overturn the prior three tenths in jail verdict but the court refused to reconsider.
Memphis dispatch reports Laconia Circle Levee crumbled at the James Thornton plantation sending flood waters down a 50 foot wide breach. Families fled as water surged toward Snow Lake Arkansas and canals feared for rail traffic on the Memphis Natchez line. Rescue parties aided by the Knowlton Ark fleet worked to prevent further damage.
In Elizabethton Tennessee 5000 workers at the American Bem Berg and Glanzstoff rayon mills enter a second week of idleness with no clear path to settlement. Company president Dr Arthur Meathwant and labor leaders remain silent amid dwindling prospects for quick agreement as federal conciliator Charles Wood leaves town. Alfred Hoffman a union organizer is reported hospitalized with tensions high.
Snow Lake Arkansas April 22. Engineers in charge of 500 workmen expect the main Mississippi levee at Knowlton's Landing to hold barring heavy rain. Over four days workers battled a break where a 850 foot section crumbled and a large banquette was built behind the faulty area.
In Baton Rouge Louisiana Governor Huey P Long campaigns across rural districts while the House renews inquiry into impeachment charges. Two counts pass initial votes for press intimidation and bribery with 17 remaining. Senate trial date to be set. Long claims 13 senators back impeachment to thwart his fight with Standard Oil.
The April 22 reparations conference in Paris again delayed plenary sessions as Dr. Schacht and Dr. Voegier arrived from Berlin. Experts debated whether the talks could yield a provisional agreement or fail, and how to frame a death certificate for the stalled negotiations.
Yaqui Indian leader General Francisco Urbalejo and his 600 to 1,000 men quit the revolution and turned over to U S officials after appearing in Douglas Arizona. His forces appear broken up and the insurgent movement loses crucial support.
A fire destroyed the Inter Mountain Telephone switchboard on Broad Street, gutting the $50,000 installation and leaving Kingsport without city lines. Long distance may return within 72 hours as temporary systems are set up. only the central office line is functioning via messenger service. Damage totaled about 75,000 with some insured, affecting nearby Candy Kitchen and Sullivan's Barber Shop.
The Senate agriculture committee voted 6 to ? to retain the export debenture plan in the farm relief bill despite President Hoover's opposition. Voters for retention included Norris Nebraska Frazier North Dakota Nerbeck South Dakota Wheeler Montana Heflin Alabama Thomas Oklahoma Caraway Arkansas Shipstead proxy. Those voting to eliminate were McNary Capper Gould Ransdell Kendrick and Ransdell listed twice. Smith South Carolina not recorded.
Ten thousand federal troops under General Calies push north from the southern Sonora border toward Masia ca and San Antonio where a rebel force of 6 000 to 7 000 men prepares to contest the advance. A gun boat Progreso blocks Guaymas harbor, with Bravo en route to reinforce. Almazan's northern advance increases rebel retreat risk.
President Hoover voiced strong opposition to the proposed export debenture plan for farm relief. He warned it would bring disaster to American farmers in a letter to Senator McNary. The Senate committee debated keeping or dropping the provision as the House prepared for farm bill discussions.
NC toll rises to nine dead and five injured from two Sabbath crashes. In Gastonia the Crescent Limited hit a Mount Holly auto killing the husband and four relatives. Mrs McCurry and her infant survived with minor injuries, another child dies later. Near Monticello a separate crash killed four motorists. two children were injured.
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