Arthur Fowler Acquitted In Murder Trial At Blountville
Arthur Fowler was found not guilty of murdering his 13 year old nephew Clarence Purcinger in an apartment at Main and Cherokee streets. The verdict came after a five minute jury deliberation. Fowler had admitted the shooting, claiming it was accidental after initially denying responsibility.
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Arthur Fowler
Clarence Purcinger
Service Printing Company
Main
Cherokee Streets
Sullivan County
Blountville
Oma Bennett
Bristol
Young Percinger
Fowler
Purcinger
Former Banker Is Arrested On Embezzlement Charge
Joseph Ward, sought in West Virginia for embezzling 300000 from the Bank of Benwood, was arrested in Los Angeles. Detectives say he initially denied his identity, then confessed to the crime and to conspiring with other officials while assistant cashier. He claims a small share of funds was his and that the funds came from a widow's trust. The current bank balance is under 150.
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Los Angeles
Joseph Ward
West Virginia
Bank of Benwood
Ward
Jail delivery of boys frustrated in Bowling Green
Three Bloomington youths en route to Florida attempted an escape from jail by removing bricks with a butcher knife. A city fireman nearby heard activity and the trio halted as they prepared to crawl through a wall hole. They face grand larceny charges and are said to have criminal records. a woman confederate is believed to have supplied the knife.
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Bowling Green
Bloomington
Ind
Florida
Raymond Graham
Rufus Rutherford
Frank Carr
Vest Elected Chairman of Com in Kentucky
Frankfort Kentucky August 12 Oscar Vest of Carrollton was chosen chairman of the railroad commission to succeed the late Frank Burns of Paducah at today’s meeting, marking a leadership change in state transportation oversight.
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Frankfort
Oscar Vest
Carrollton
Railroad Commission
Frank Burns
Paducah
Murdered New York man found near Lamont with suspect confession
Eden Clawson of New York was identified after his badly decomposed body was found four miles from Lamonte. A youth who gave the name Fred Jordan confessed to shooting Clawson and taking his automobile near California, Missouri, after Clawson offered him a ride. He said he demanded money and was shot when Clawson lunged.
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Lamonte
Eden Clawson
New York
Graden
City
Kans
Fred Jordan
Clawson
California
Garden City
Son of Policeman Held on Murder Charge in Garden City
Everett Adams of Wilmington Ohio is named as the youth held in Garden City Kansas for the murder of Eden Clawson. The announcement came this afternoon and identifies Adams as the son of a Wilmington policeman.
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Garden City
Kans
Everett Adams
Wilmington
Ohio
Adams
Eden Clawson
Hardware dealer Frank Cassell dies after operation
Louisville news reports Frank Cassell vice-president and general sales manager of the Belknap Hardware and Manufacturing Company died here today after an operation to remove a kidney. He had been with the firm for many years and was a prominent figure in the hardware trade. His death comes amid ongoing company activities in Louisville Kentucky.
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Louisville
Frank Cassell
Belknap Hardware and Manufacturing Company
Hotels in Norway Equal Americans in Comforts
Oslo hosts about 2,000 hotels and resorts listed by the Association for Travel in Norway. The booklet notes up-to-date equipment and many American conveniences now common in Norway, including electric lights, private baths, room phones, central heating, elevators, and on-site restaurants.
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Oslo
Norway
Association For Travel In
Youths Arrested Here Yesterday Are Tried Today
Hobert Hartgrove of Cassard Virginia a fifth member of a shop lifting gang was captured at his home and taken to Blountville to await trial along with four others. The grand jury indicted five youths this morning and Hartgrove denied involvement. Shoes and other items were said found hidden in a barn at his home. Other suspects from Casard and Kermit Virginia were named but not yet arrested. Hartgrove is about 21.
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Hobert Hartgrove
Cassard
Virginia
Blountville
Hartgrove
Hobart Buchanan
Bert Rogers
Claude Fletcher
G. C. Winegar
Casard
Kermit
Hobe
Boys Leave Home After Spanking in Auto Theft Case
Louisville report states James Calvert 15 and Raymond Thomas 14 of Lexington left home after spanking and were arrested in an automobile allegedly taken from the Lexington Amusement Park. They traded a spare tire for gasoline at Shelbyville and are held for Lexington authorities.
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Louisville
James Calvert
Raymond Thomas
Lexington
Shelbyville
Darrow Charges Raulston In Evolution Trial
Clarence Darrow, defending John Scopes in the Tennessee evolution trial, accuses Judge John T. Raulston of using the case for political gain. He says Raulston was elected by a fluke and campaigned for reelection while presiding, calling the grand jury to indict Scopes hastily and pressuring for a quick trial. Darrow also questions Raulston’s handling of Bryan’s testimony and notes his contempt citation. The telegram follows Raulston’s Chicago address critiquing Darrow. Also noted: Nathan Lapatrick of Sheffield, England credits his longevity to vinegar baths.
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Chicago
Clarence Darrow
John Scopes
John T. Raulston
Darrow
Greely
Colorado
Chicago Daily News
Raulston
William Jennings Bryan
Rauston
Bryan
Scopes
Mr. Bryan
Dayton
Nathan Lapatrick
Sheffield
England
Jupiter Pluvius Brings Timely Rain to Kingsport
A brief shower delighted Kingsport as Jupiter Pluvius visited at 3 o clock this afternoon. The rain cooled the air and benefited dry grass and crops while thunder accompanied the unusual darkness. After the shower, the sun returned and plans for further rain are hoped.
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Jupiter Pluvius
Old Sol
Pluvius
Jupite
Kingsport Merchants Vow to Prosecute Check and Shoplifting
Kingsport merchants will prosecute all shoplifters and check passers to the full extent of the law, says I M Fuller of the Kingsport Merchants Association. The policy targets both young and older offenders to curb losses and protect local businesses, with offenders sent to reform school.
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Kingsport
I. M. Fuller
Ford Denies Reports of Hudson Motor Takeover
Detroit August 12 Edsel Ford president of Ford Motor Company denied recurring reports that Ford is seeking to control Hudson Motor Car Company. The statement rejects claims of a planned merger or acquisition and affirms Ford's current corporate focus.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Hudson Motor Car Company
Edsel Ford
Ford Company
Markets Louisville August 12 Cattle Hog Sheep Lambs
Markets report from Louisville Kentucky notes cattle four hundred dull unchanged hogs sixteen hundred steady to quarter lower eight to fourteen sheep sixteen hundred steady five fifty down lambs fourteen ewe wethers four teen fifty. It also mentions an average jackrabbit causing yearly damage of one dollar by girdling trees and cutting corn roots.
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Louisville
Ewe Wethers
Campaign Launch for Pardon of Former Indiana Governor
Washington reports a major clemency push for Warren McCray former Indiana governor now serving a 10 year federal sentence. More than 200 letters and signatures from 14 governors jurors bankers senators and ministers urge a pardon arguing ten years and ten thousand dollars are excessive. McCray began serving last May as Justice Department fair clemency policy cited.
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Washington
Warren McCray
Indiana
Department of Justice
McCray
Justice Department
County Election Registration Open in Sullivan County District
Registration in the 11th district of Sullivan County is underway at City Hall, open seven more days after today’s noon, with books for all residents both inside and outside city limits required to register to vote. Registration lasts two years, costs nothing, and old certificates are void. Women voters are underrepresented as men make up the majority of registrants.
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Sullivan County
Hague marks 3000th anniversary of Grotius and De Jure Bellie et Pacis
The Hague and Paris host honors for Hugo Grotius the first international lawyer as the De Jure Bellie et Pacis publication is celebrated. An exhibition of Grotius books manuscripts and relics will be shown at the Hague with many American lawyers expected to attend. Grotius born Huig van Groot in Delft on Easter Day 1583.
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Hague
Hugo
Grotius
Paris
Assemblies of the Nations
Huig van Groot
Delft
Belgium's first debt settlement faces American opposition
Washington reports Belgium's initial plan to refund 480 million dollars of war debt to the United States was rejected by the American commission. Negotiations resume tomorrow with both sides hopeful for a swift accord, though Congress and the Belgian government must approve any final agreement. The talks may influence later discussions with France and Italy on debt refunds.
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Washington
Belgium
United States
Congress
American Congress
Condition of S R Roller is Better
Scott R. Roller, injured by a glass gauge tube explosion at Kingsport Coal and Ice Company, is reported in improving condition. Hearing remains impaired, but glass has been removed from the eyes and pain is due to internal inflammation. No ear drum injury found. doctors expect temporary deafness to fade soon.
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Scott R. Roller
Kingsport Coal and Ice Company
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