Belgium Seeks Reduced Interest in Debt Talks
Negotiations between the United States and Belgium were paused today for a Monday conference with President Coolidge, Secretary Mellon, and Senator Smoot. Belgium pressed for a lower accrued interest rate on the debt, while American negotiators reported two proposals already offered. Officials noted Belgian parliament approval would be needed to fund the 480 million war debt, with Brussels showing caution on final action.
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United States
Belgium
Coolidge
Mellon
Smoot
American Debt Commission
Washington
Brussels
Colored school building moved to East Sullivan street
The colored school, moved from the old Oklahoma site, is now on East Sullivan near the railroad Y. Foundations are under way and an extra room is being added to the original building to house all pupils with a third teacher. The building will be refinished and equipped anew to be modern in every respect, with completion expected within a few weeks.
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Oklahoma
Sullivan Street
Kingsport
Spectacular bank robbery staged at Dayton bank
In Dayton Tennessee on August 14 a bandit robbed six employees at the North Dayton branch of the Dayton Savings Trust Company. He fled with about $20,000 after suddenly confronting workers who he allegedly had been hiding in the basement. The assault was described as a highly dramatic caper in Dayton.
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Dayton
Dayton, Tenn
North Dayton
Dayton Savings Trust Company
Hamilton Slayers To Be Tried Oct 21
Trial date set for James Evans and George Wilfong charged with first degree murder in the stabbing death of W. R. Hamilton. The incident occurred July 25 in Knoxville after a service truck collision. Trial moved to Union County after venue was granted amid defense claim of prejudice in Knox County.
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Hamilton
Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
James Evans
George Wilfong
W. R. Hamilton
Bristol
Union County
Chilhowee Avenue
Evans
Wilfong
T. A. R. Neleson
Rain Brings Relief From Intense Heat
Rain eased a heat wave today, lasting about an hour and a half. People welcomed the sudden shower, some soaked unaware, and adjusted to the brief cool spell as they sought shelter or braved the rain in the changed air.
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Jupiter Pluvius
May Oust Kehoe as Adjutant General
A report urging the dismissal of Adjutant General A. J. Kehoe of Kentucky, and an apology to Indiana and enlisted men at Camp Knox, was sent to Governor Fields by Brigadier General E. W. Carter. The document cites disqualification for lack of required service and alleges improper conduct toward enlisted men and a chaplain, calling for an investigation to remove Kehoe.
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Camp Knox
A. J. Kehoe
Kentucky
Indiana
Governor Fields
Frankfort
E. W. Carter
63Rd Field Artillery
Kehoe
National Guard
Carter
Report on Kehoe dismissal charges seen as political move
In Frankfort on August 14 officials could not confirm receipt of a report seeking Adjutant General Kehoe’s dismissal due to Governor Fields’ absence. Many prominent officials view the charges as political, noting General Carter who made them lost his bid for Republican lieutenant governor in the recent election.
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Frankfort
Fields
State House
Kehoe
Carter
Regular Services at First Baptist Sunday
The regular church services will be held at the First Baptist church next Sunday with preaching at both hours by Dr. Sam P. Martin. The morning subject is Now or Never and the evening topic How the Church Member Helps the Devil. Everyone welcome.
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First Baptist Church
Sam P. Martin
Scopes' sister to teach in New York
Miss Lela Scopes, sister of John Scopes, signed a contract with a girls' school in Tarrytown, New York, after a Dayton trial over teaching evolution. The move followed reports she was not reappointed in Paducah public schools.
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Scopes
New York
Lela Scopes
John T. Scopes
Girls
Lexington
John Scopes
Dayton
Tenn
Tarrytown
N. Y
Paducah
Ruff Nex to Play Dusty Six in City Volleyball Showdown
Tonight at eight o clock at the Community Y the Eastman plant Ruff Nex and the Cement Dusty Six face off in a five game clash. Eastman challenged after beating a Maintenance crew Wednesday. Cement asserts they cannot be beaten. Lineups list J E Marshall, Paul Hendrickson, Ora Campbell, Melbin Witt, Red Brooks, Jack Bright, Nett Compton for Ruff Nex and J C Risk, J L Christian, J E Trimble, Steve Arnold, Jno Arnold, Jno Henderson, Tom Fletcher, E M Compton for Dusty Six.
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Tennessee Eastman
Clinchfield Portland Cement
Eastman
Cement
Ruff Nex
J. E. Marshall
Paul Hendrickson
Ora Campbell
Melbin Witt
Red Brooks
Jack Bright
Nett Compton
Dusty Six
J. C. Risk
J. L. Christian
J. E. Trimble
Steve Arnold
Jno Arnold
Jno Henderson
Tom Fletcher
E. M. Compton
William Sheffey Awaits Trial On Five Indictments
William D. Sheffey ex lieutenant and World War veteran faces five Blount county indictments in the upcoming trial. Four carry the death penalty, including murder of Clyde Poe and attacks on Poe’s wife, and other charges tied to the so-called midnight marauder terrorizing East Tennessee. The case, set for August 17 before Judge Blair, centers on a string of nocturnal home invasions with shootings and assaults across Knox Blount and Sevier counties from 1919 to 1924.
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Maryville
Tenn
William D. Sheffey
Blount County Criminal Court
Clyde Poe
Alcoa
Poe
Luther Wells
Elizabeth Reagan
Sheffey
John J. Blair
Ed Jones
St. Louis
East
Tennessee
Knox
Blount
Sevier
Knox County
Blount County
Wells
Stage Set for Klan Celebration in City Tomorrow
Preparations are complete for a Klan celebration tomorrow starting at 10 a.m. with a free band concert at the railway station. Bulls Gap faces Dante in a morning ball game at the park, followed by robed members, a parade to the ball park, naturalization services, a Klan address, fireworks, and an evening program with 35 and 15 cent admissions. The Boy Scouts run info booths and food stands near the station.
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Bulls Gap
Dante
Bureau of Information
Order of Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Ball Park
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Lima Beane Sees Women Request Sock Drawer Feature
Lima Beane predicts future homes will include a built in sock drawer as a standard feature. She believes women will soon be asking for this practical addition in modern houses and discusses its potential adoption in design trends.
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Lima Beane
Fatal Shooting Ends Couple's Separation in Kentucky
Mrs. George Pemberton, 38, shot and seriously wounded her husband in Horse Cave after they had been apart for some time. Persuaded to return to their home from Hiserville Hotel, she then killed herself with a revolver when he fetched water. He crawled to a store to raise the alarm. she died at the scene.
Kirkwood Springs man held on murder charge
Madisonville Ky Aug 14 Lee Tapp 35 of Kirkwood Springs was arraigned on a charge of slaying County Patrolman John Allen 54 at Dawson Springs Saturday night He waived preliminary hearing and is held on a 7500 bond which he furnished.
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Madisonville
Lee Tapp
Kirkwood Springs
John Allen
Dawson Springs
Tapp
Mitchell Funeral Held This Morning
Funeral services for P. P. Mitchell who died at his home on the old Bristol Highway Wednesday afternoon were conducted from the home at 10 o'clock by Rev. C. J. Clark with Reb M. A. Levenson and Rev. J. A. Huffard assisting. Interment followed in Pyle cemetery. A large concourse of friends honored a prominent Sullivan County citizen as floral offerings and attendance testified to his popularity. Honorary pallbearers included Dr. A. D. Miller Ben Devault John Blevins Stephen Fleener Walker Nelms John Litz George Roller and Samuel Isley. Active pallbearers were T. C. Warrick Flem Dobyns Alvin Bradley Alvin Crussell and W. E. Lambert. Flower bearers were Mrs. Edward Waterman Mrs. Carter Crussell Mrs Cecil Mitchell Mrs A. D. Miller D. A. Barger Charles Barger and S. E. Barger.
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P. P. Mitchell
Bristol Highway
C. J. Clark
Reb M. A. Levenson
J. A. Huffard
Pyle
Sullivan County
Edward Waterman
Carter Crussell
Cecil Mitchell
A. D. Miller
D. A. Barger
Charles Barger
S.E. Barger
Life is short at best and shorter at the worst
A concise reflection on how life feels fleeting amid daily irritants like hay fever. The speaker notes that small annoyances can quickly sharpen awareness of time, suggesting a wary, almost humorous tone about endurance and mood.
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Felician Cattier
Canital
First Baptist
Times
the Times
William Sheffey
War
Dwight Davis
Missouri
John W Weeks
City
George Pemberton
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