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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1920

Page

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Lloyd George says Allies in full agreement after San Remo

London April 29 Premier Lloyd George declared in the house of commons that the San Remo conference marks a distinct stage in Europe’s healing. He said Allies are united on enforcing the treaty and opposing any French annexation of German territory. He warned against Alsace Lorraine and noted Germany’s indemnity talks and famine crisis. He added Britain will include Moscow in its mandate and that Armenia may require reconsideration if US cannot take part.

London Europe San Remo Lloyd George House of Commons France England Alsace-Lorraine Germany M. Millerand Great Britain Italy Armenia Mosqul Russia United States

No Special Session of Legislature Likely

Nashville April 30 Governor Roberts said no action on a special session before the Democratic state convention. He noted a call might come if Louisiana passes a suffrage amendment adding states ratifying, and he said a special session would be self-sustaining with costs of 15000 to 18000 dollars while about 50000 women would pay poll tax to cover the cost.

Nashville Tenn Roberts Oouisiana

Alabama Income Tax Bill Declared Invalid

Alabama's income tax bill is ruled unconstitutional by the state supreme court. Circuit Judge B M Miller of the Fourth Circuit upheld the decision, signaling potential need for a special session to craft new tax machinery and a drain on state treasury funds.

Mobile Ala Alabama State Supreme Court Montgomery B. M. Miller Fourth Alabama Circuit Court Kilby

Tennessee postmasters confirmed by the Senate

The senate confirmed Tennessee postmasters today including James A. Byrd Tracy County Fred B. Harrington Erwin Claude L. Boyd Waynesboro Robert A. Potter Crossville Haggie M. Miller Mountain City Charles H. Omeara Westmoreland Archer H. Jones Trelevant Hammond Fowler Rockwood James Bond National Soldiers Home.

Washington, D. C Tennessee Senate James A. Byrd Tracy iCty Fred B. Harrington Erwin Claude L. Boyd Waynesboro Robert A. Potter Crossville Haggie M. Miller Mountain Ccty Charles H. Omeara Westmoreland Archer H. Jones Trelevant Hammond Fowler Rockwood James Bond National Soldiers’ Home

Villa blamed for Mexican troops desertion in Chihuahua City

Washington reports Mexican Federal troops deserted in Chihuahua City and observers attribute the move to Pancho Villa. Officials say Villa aims to keep Carranza from assaulting Sonora from the east and may later lead an expedition toward Mexico City, per General Alvarado.

Washington United Press Chihuahua City State Department Pancho Villa Villa Obregon Chihuahua Carranza Sonora Mexico City Alvarado

Mexican revolters seize Michoacan city and cut rail links

Reports from Mexico City say Enrike Ramirez mayor of La Piedad leads revolutionaries who have captured Seamore the second largest city in Michoacan. Rail connections between Mexico City and Guadalajara have been cut and as Cruz near Chihuahua City has joined the movement.

San Antonio Tex United Press Mexico City Guadalajara Seamore Michoacan Enrique Ramirez la Piedad As Cruz Chihuahua City

Mexican ambassador potential return to Washington reported

United Press notes circulating today that Ignacio Bonilla may resume his role as Mexican ambassador to the United States. Albert Pani in Paris is cited as a possible coalition candidate for the presidency. Reports come after newspapers claimed Bonillas and General Pablo Gonzales withdrew to aid restoring order.

Washington United United Press Ignacio Bonilla United States Albert Pani Paris Bonillas Pablo Gonzales

U S Airplanes Patrol Border Between El Paso and Douglas

Twenty five U S army airplanes patrolled the international border watching the movements of the federal and revolutionary troops in Mexico. The patrols are between El Paso and Douglas and the airplanes communicate with headquarters by wireless.

U. S San Antonio Tex United Press United States Army Mexico el Paso Douglas

Bryan Urges Ratification of Peace Pact to Senators

Pittsburg April 29 William Jennings Bryan urged Democratic senators to vote for ratification with reservations. He warned delay could bring bloodshed and disaster at home noting Georgia and Nebraska divisions over the treaty and urging immediate approval to aid world peace and domestic agenda.

Pittsburg William Jennings Bryan Mr. Bryan Georgia Nebraska Hitchcock Senate Johnson

Tyson Declines Tennessee Governor Race Pressures

Gen. L. D. Tyson of Knoxville announces he will not run against Gov. Roberts for Tennessee governor. He cites party unity and his duty as a loyal Democrat amid statewide pressure and rumors of opposition. Palmer warns of May Day plots linked to Communist Labor and radical groups targeting federal and state officials to strain national policy toward peace with Russia.

Gov. Roberts Palmer Russia Garvan Roberts Tennessee Democratic Party

Senate panel backs Knox peace resolution progress

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to issue a favorable report on the Knox peace resolution, signaling committee approval and paving the way for floor consideration.

Knox Washington United Press Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Police Brace for May Day Demonstration

Washington April 30. United Press. Secret service agents of the Department of Justice confer with city police and state officials in major cities to prepare for the May Day demonstration of Reds Palmer believes is set for tomorrow. Officials say several department members including Palmer have been marked for assassination and warned public figures are in danger, with precautionary steps taken.

Washington United Press Secret Service Department of Justice Palmer Tomor Department

May Vote On Soldier Bonus Bill Next Monday

The Ways and Means Committee, by a party line vote, favorably reported the soldier bonus bill to the House. If approved by the Democratic caucus, the measure will be called up in the House next Monday for action.

Washington United Press Ways and Means House

Prices Rise Again Says Reserve Report April Summary

The Federal Reserve Board reports April conditions show prices resuming an upward trend with anxious consumers over high costs and wages. Despite labor disturbances, overall demand remains strong and production costs high, driven by capital costs and under production in agriculture. Export trade holds up while labor adequacy remains a concern for farms.

Soldier's body home from England for Private Cloud funeral

Memorial services for Private George W. Cloud who died on Nov. 7 1918 in England will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in Old Kingsport. His body arrives Tuesday morning and burial will be in the family graveyard with Hammond Post American Legion taking part and Rev. Robert King officiating.

Morn Hill England Presbyterian Church Old Kingsport Cloud J. T. Cloud Charles R. Cloud Sullivan County Robert King The Kingsport Old Family Burying Ground Hammond Post American Legion

Judge Smiths Auto Club Grows With Nine New Members

Judge Smiths Auto Club adds nine new members including Rev. W. S. Hendricks Alderman J. W. Harrison and Harry T. Parrish among others. Initiation fee listed as 8.50 dollars. Hubert Riggs proposed for membership but not yet elected.

Judge Smith Auto Club Leedy W. S. Hendricks Broad Street Methodist Church J. W. Harrison J. F. Anderson E. R. Kohlhase Knoxville H. B. Johnson Harry T. Parrish United States Jerry C. Stone Kingsport Improvement Corporation Wesley Kyle J. Fred Johnson D. A. Bushong Hubert Riggs

Ogles by Grocery Indicted for Sugar Profiteering

Atlanta April 29 the Ogles by Grocery Company wholesalers here and W A Albright president were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of profiteering in sugar. It was alleged the firm bought sugar at 16 cents a pound and sold it for 20.

Atlanta Oglesby Grocery Company W. A. Albright Federal Grand Jury

Prussia Moves To Abolish Noble Privileges

Berlin reports the Prussian government has adopted a draft bill to abolish noble privileges including the right to titles such as Royal Highness and Illustrious. The measure targets nobility status and associated honors in the state.

Berlin

Down and Out Sermon by Kingsport Minister in New York

Broad Street Methodist hosts Dr. John H. Clifton Ford who lived as a down and outer in Manhattan to study poverty. The sermon, requested by Rev. W. S. Hendricks, recounts his Bowery line experience and aid received from missions. Evening Bible picture sermon follows as part of Kingsport churches' series.

Kingsport New York City Broad Street Methodist Church John H. Clifford Clifford W. S. Hendricks Manhattan New York Hendricks Kingsfort

Funeral services for Glen Dorsey tomorrow at Broad Street Methodist

Funeral services for Glen Dorsey, who died recently in St. Louis, will be held tomorrow morning at Broad Street Methodist Church conducted by Rev. W. S. Hendricks. Burial will follow in the new cemetery north of the city after the service.

Glen Dorsey St. Louis Dale Street Broad Street Methodist Church W. S. Hendricks New Cemetery

Kingsport Considers Joining East Tennessee Baseball League

City Manager Kidd will chair a Sunday 3 p m meeting at City Hall to decide if Kingsport should join a proposed league with Erwin Bristol Johnson City Elizabethton Bluff City Morristown. The plan calls for amateur players with possible semi pros and a 1 game weekly schedule.

Kidd Kingsport East Tennessee iCty Hall Erwin Bristol Johnson City Elizabethton Bluff City Morristown

Revenue yields 53 cents cost per $100 of 1919 collections

Washington reports the internal revenue service spent 53 cents for every $100 of revenue collected in fiscal year 1919. Total receipts reached $3,850,150,078.56 while expenditures were $20,573,771.52. Income and excess profits tax accounted for $2,600,783,902.70 of the collections.

Washington Bureau of Internal Revenue

Germany cannot hold election this summer

Berlin reports that Germany will not be able to hold a presidential election this summer. Conrad Hausmann says the electoral law allows the assembly to set the date with no time limit. He notes East Prussia Silesia and Upper Silesia cannot record votes yet and could determine the outcome.

Berlin Germany Conrad Hausmann National Assembly Tageblatt Hausmann East Prussia Silesia Upper Silesia

Square Deal Care For Reds Urged In North Dakota Speech

Walter W. Liggett, North Dakota immigration official, told Harvard Liberal Club that no Red elements were detected in raids and deportations. He credit s public ownership of basic marketing facilities with reducing exploitation and stresses lawful methods and court approval of North Dakota measures. He adds archists wear silk hats as a pointed remark.

Boston Mass North Dakota United States Walter W. Liggett Immigration Department of North Dakota Harvard Liberal Club Mr. Liggett Union

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Pancho Hope For Coalition Bryan Communist Party Tyson Tennes Nashville, Tenn Nessee A. Mitchell Palmer Mr. Palmer Communist Labor Party Nash Cratic Party For Federal Reserve Mary George W. Cloud Judge Smiths Club Organization of Speeders Cosmopolitan Will Dr. Clifford Com Mr. Kidd Ellison Wil
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