Caillaux Convicted of Commerce With Enemy in France
Paris April 22 23 United Press reports the French senate sentenced Joseph Caillaux former premier and finance minister to three years in prison for commerce and correspondence with the enemy. verdict marks first such ruling by Allied nations since the war began with turmoil and crowded Luxembourg Palace as ballots quickly followed.
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Paris
United Press
Senate
Joseph Caillaux
Callaiux
France
Caillaux
Esc.p.ng
W .S
Luxembourg Palace
Luxembourg Gardens
Cailiaux
New York Store Cuts Price Of Clothing
New York City firm announces price reductions on suits and overcoats as high as 75 dollars, cutting to 37.50 and 57.50 respectively. The ad claims a deliberate profit cut to aid a national drive to lower clothing costs. Thousands read the message titled Why Wear Overalls and consider original profit levels.
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New York
Contrict Abtuto
Form New Taxes to Raise Over Billion
Washington reports the house floor debates sales taxes to fund soldier relief. Democrats accuse Republicans of buying votes with a 12.5 dollar daily bonus while Republicans defend a war profits tax. Ways and Means eyes four revenue forms to raise 1.5 billion over ten years including stock exchange tax and higher tobacco taxes. Conference set for April 30 to finalize plans and action this week.
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Washington
House
Henry T. Rainey
Hlindis
Tincher
Kansas
Democratc
Ways and Means Committee
Stock Exchange
Brokers’ Commission
Ways and Means
Rainey
Campbell
Butte under martial law after miners clashes
Butte Montana April 23 United Press Federal soldiers patrolled the streets to prevent further disorder between guards and striking miners after Wednesday clashes that wounded fifteen and followed the death of Hugh B Haran. Martial law is declared with soldiers fully armed and ordered to prevent street gatherings.
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Butte
Mont
United Press
Hugh B. Haran
Pussyfoot Predicts Dry England In A Decade
New York April 2 William E Pussyfoot Johnson prohibition worker arrived from Europe with a forecast that England would be dry within ten years He said British business leaders told him England imports half what she should and US exports have doubled noting America’s liquor freedom aids its advantage He also cited his lost eye from English student injuries and his return to consult prohibition leaders and handle private business
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New York
William E
Pussyfoot) Johnson
Europe
England
Johnson
Great Britain
United States
Kingsport Fire Alarm Plan Aims to Cut Insurance Costs
The Times reports a plan for Kingsport to save 10 000 to 15 000 annually on fire insurance by installing a citywide fire alarm system and hiring two paid firefighters. Estimated initial cost is 10 000 with annual 3 000 upkeep, plus possible bond funding. Current premiums total about 75 000 yearly, with savings projected at 10 to 20 percent in the future.
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the Times
Kingsport
Tennessee Inspection Bureau
Dr J F Hicks Dies at Bristol Home
Bristol Tenn April 28 Dr John Franklin Hicks dies at his home after months of declining health He was 91 born Jan 3 1829 in Jackson Tenn He lived in Texas and South America served Bristol City Council and aided the city through financial troubles He owned properties in Bristol Kingsport and Jacksonville Fla His wives were Sallie Hobart and Mary McCormick Funeral held at First Baptist Church with pallbearers named Hutchinson and local doctors among others
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Bristol
Tenn
John Franklin Hicks
Hicks
Florida
Jackson, Tenn
Texas
South America
Kingsport
Jacksonville
Fla
Trula Hicks Reed
Sallie Hobart
Mary McCormick
Dover
Hacks
Virginia
Tennessee
First Baptist Church
H. H. Galloway
H. W. Reynolds
Henry Doriot
C. B. Kearfoot
A. J. Edwards
A. L. Dykes
S. C. Hodges
H. W. Powers
Samuel L. King
H. E. Graves
Oppose Delay in Wage Negotiations
Washington reports a proposal by railroads to gather wage data for the wage board drew sharp rejection from union leaders who warned that such data collection could delay settlement for months. Rail executives argued data would take about three months, while union officials warned of broader unrest and longer delays. hearings continue and the board considers the proposal. Non-recognized Chicago Yard Men's Association received formal denial of their hearing applications and vowed to report to members, expecting no return to work.
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Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Brotherhood
E. T. Whiter
W. N. Doak
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Whiter
Barton
Chicago Yardmen’s Association
Kingsport Lodge of Elks instituted with 180 at banquet
Kingsport Lodge No. 1385 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was instituted Tuesday at the Roller building on Broad Street. W. L. Clark of Johnson City led the ceremony and installed officers. About 180 Elks attended the banquet. Tom C. Warrick was elected Grand Exalted Ruler and presented Clark a gold Elk emblem knife. Charter members include 33 local Elks with many others to join later. initial officers listed include Warrick, McChesney, Brooks, Burnett, Jennings, Wolfe, Tipton, Bachman, Brockman, and trustees.
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Kingsport Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Roller
Broad Street
Johnson
Tom C. Warrick
Clark
Elks
Gray McChesney
C. E. Brooks
W .R. Burnett
W. R. Jennings
E. B. Wolfe
Tyler
E. W. Tipton
W. M. Bachman
A. D. Brockman
W. Sharrett
B. J. Ritchie
Walter R. Burnett
T. C. Warrick
T. J. May
E. B. Cox
J. B. Millrad
G. W. Earls
W. H. Harmon
H. H. Poarch
C. R. Crews
F. J. Heazel
A. A. Owen, Jr
C. C. Miller
Paul D. Boothe
W. M. Bennett, Jr
D. R. Pierce
T. B. Yancey
R. B. Meredith
I. M. Fuller
Charles S. Adams
W. B. Freels
W. S. Pierce
F. E. Bales
J. W. Mosby
Charles M. Woodruff
Rear Admiral Brittain Dies by His Own Hand
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral GC D Brittain chief of staff to the Atlantic fleet shot and killed himself yesterday afternoon He died instantly and detail reached Secretary Daniels via Admiral Wilson at Guantanamo Bay The body was being shipped to the United States on the US Solace which left Guantanamo yesterday AR
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Washington
United Press
GC. D. Brittain
Atlantic Fleet
Daniels
Wilson
Guantanamo Bay
Brittain
U.S
Guantanamo
Kingsport Citizens to Organize Overall Club Tonight
Citizens of Kingsport are asked to attend a 7:30 p m meeting at City Hall where C J Kesner and C H Moore expect to organize an overall club. Members will pledge to wear denim until clothing prices are reduced.
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Kingsport
City Hall
C. J. Kesner
C. H. Moore
Kilbane Knocks Out Miller in Seventh Round
Cleveland featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane defeats Alvie Miller of Lorraine in his home city by knockout in the seventh round of a scheduled ten round bout. Kilbane retains his title with the stoppage in Lorain Ohio on April 21.
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Lorraine
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland
Alvie Miller
Leg Broken as Truck Turns Over in Hemlock Incident
Dewey Roller, 21, of Hemlock, N C, suffered a broken left leg when a Kingsport Laundry truck driven by Everett Shipley rolled over on Sullivan Street near Wanda Avenue. A sprained radius rod allegedly caused the loss of control. Roller was taken to Community Hospital and rested easily. Shipley was uninjured.
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Dewey Roller
Hemlock
N. C
Kingsport
Everett Shipley
Sullivan Street
Wanda Avenue
Roller
Murphy
Shipley
Convicted Moonshiner Pardoned by Governor Roberts
Mark Byers convicted at the last term of the Circuit Court for manufacturing whiskey was fined 250 dollars and sentenced to three months in the workhouse. He lives near Bloomingdale and was arrested by Kingsport police during Christmas week. the pardon was conveyed to Attorney J R Todd yesterday.
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Mark Byers
Roberts
J. R. Todd
Byers
Bloomingdale
Kingsport
Circus purse loss and reward offered for ring
Mrs. J. W. Harrison reported losing a purse containing a diamond ring and about ten dollars at the circus yesterday. She says TJ sat with her children and she dropped the purse under the seats. she could not locate it after searching. A reward is offered for the return of the purse and contents.
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J. W. Harrison
Kingsport Raises 304 For Charity Ward
Mrs. W. B. Hill for the Home Serve Auxiliary praises Kingsport for contributing 304 dollars on tag day to the charity ward of the Community Hospital. She credits nearly everyone in Kingsport for the magnanimous gift and expresses gratitude.
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Kingsport
W. B. Hill
Home Serve
Kingsport II to Meet Erwin Team in Opener
Kingsport High faces Erwin High in the season opener on the local diamond off Sullivan Street near Reedy Creek. Coached by H. R. Groat, Kingsport plans a stiff game despite limited practice due to wet grounds with Yoakley and Wilson Gustwick likely pitching and Smallwood or Hale catching.
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Kingsport High
Erwin High
Sullivan Street
Reedy Creek
Kingsport
H. R. Groat
Yoakley
Wilson Gustwick
Smallwood
Hale
Keegan
Paul Gustwick
Flora
W. Gustwick
Henry
Dunn
Leeper
Bailey
McGill
Fate of Church in Hands of Janitor
Topeka Kansas April 21 The fate of the church is said to be in the hands of janitors who keep Topeka houses of worship clean well heated and ventilated Janitors here are a diverse group half white half colored with some youths like the Potwin Presbyterian keeper pursuing business like methods The piece notes janitors may enter department stores or museums and recounts weekly finds including a handkerchief bazar and dice in pews
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Topeka
Kan
George Richardson
Richardson
Potwin Presbyterian Church
Colege
Six States Join In Sonora Rebellion
Agua Prieta Sonora April 22 The Mexican states of Michoacan Guerrero Zacatecas Isthmus of Tehuantepec and Vera Cruz join Sonora in revolt against Carranza government Gen P Elias Calles says Flores already marches on Mazatlan Culiacan capture announced last week 400 Yaqui accompany Calles to Naco 28 miles west of here 1500 troops have arrived in two days urban areas crowded with troops in varied uniforms
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Agua Prieta
Sonora
Michoacan
Guerrero
Zacatecas
Tehuantepec
Vera Cruz
Carranza
P. Elias Calles
Flores
Mazatlan
Calles
Culiacan
Naco
Chihuahua
Wilson Declines League Issue as Campaign Pole
President Wilson told the Democratic party he will not let the League of Nations be used merely as a campaign issue. He stated the League is a paramount issue in a letter read to Democrats at the state convention.
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Washington
United Press
Wilson
Democratic Party
League of Nations
League
Migratory Bird Act Held to Be Valid
Washington April 1 The migratory bird act of 1918 protecting birds under a treaty with Great Britain was upheld as constitutional by the supreme court. Missouri had challenged it as an invasion of state sovereignty and property rights. Justice Holmes stated a national interest of first magnitude necessitated federal action to safeguard forests crops and food supply. The treaty and statute must be upheld.
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Washington
Great Britain
Supreme Court
Missouri
Holmes
Justice Holmes
United States
Gold and guns offered for rat tails in Kingsport campaign
Dr. T B Yancey in Kingsport launches a contest offering $10 in gold and two guns to the girl and two boys who bring in the most rat tails within two weeks. Merchants sponsor prizes as the city widens clean-up efforts with hotel inspections and sanitation checks.
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Kingsport
T. B. Yancey
J. W. Dobyns
Parent
J. H. Thickens
Joyce Eckhart
J. W. Harrison
Gibson
J. H. Clifford
Urge Development of Virgin Islands
Washington reports a joint congressional committee urges U S stewardship of the Virgin Islands with a new American currency and improved interisland and external transport. Recommendations include water systems for St. Thomas and St. Croix, fueling of American ships at the islands, harbor dredging at Christiansted, private libraries funded from U S groups, and tax reform to raise revenue more equitably.
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Washington
Virgin Islands
United States
Denmark
Congress
House
Senate
Kenyon
Iowa
St. Thomas
St. Croix
Shipping Board
Christiansted
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J. F. Hicks
Kingsport Lodge OF Elks
Kilbane
Ole
Kingsport II
ERWIN
Paign
Congressional Board
U. S
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