22 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1928
Page
1
New York reports indicate a potential clash among Mps Whitebrandt and Tuttl over subpoenas issued for a federal grand jury examining night club patrons. Tuttl halted questioning, criticizing publicity while Willebrandt defends subpoena rights and secrecy in the probe.
Mrs Ralph H Booth wife of a Michigan newspaper publisher said her husband should be entirely exonerated and that the fault is entirely mine The customs agents reported bonds valued at 1000 not listed to the declaration and the Booths might owe 4000 in duty and fine to obtain possession of the articles
Partial cloudiness in Virginia tonight with confined coal residue. Thursday a mix of fair skies and interior temperature readings with moderate north winds. Tennessee remains largely fair tonight and Thursday with a warming trend into Thursday. Data from the Weather Bureau in Gl and Bunn Teadings note daily highs and lows, including yesterday’s best and this year’s high, with a 24 hour rainfall, all indicating dust and brine elements and a 1 pan period.
Albany crowd braves light rain as Governor Smith prepares his acceptance speech on the Capitol steps. President hopefuls and guests including Senator Robinson and Franklin D Roosevelt Jr arrive to bolster the Democratic launch.
Former President Herbert Hoover revisits his old home town Cedar Rapids to address farmers, sharing boyhood memories and farm relief ideas. He plans a second talk as he continues his nationwide campaign circuit and vows to call on farmers.
President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge join a small group for a daytime cruise aboard the Nellewood to Bayfield and Madeline Island. A luncheon at Devil's Island and a landing at H L Gary estate on Madeleine Island are described as part of the outing. The voyage highlights the Apostle Islands and the island’s longstanding settlement.
Police say Severn women and five men, all Catholics, conspired to assassinate President Calles and General Obregon. They planned to prick the leaders with poisoned pins at a Celaya dance and a separate attack on a bridge, with details and names of alleged conspirators given by Chief Antonio Rios Zrtuche.
Nashville Aug 22 AP Tharking that Governor Henry Horton exceeded the 10000 expenditure limit set by Tennessee law in the August 2 Democratic primary, John Randolph Nel, unsuccessful Democratic senatorial candidate, urged the state Democratic executive committee to investigate the candidates. The request was sent to Ernest Haetane, committee chairman, as returns were canvassed and certified.
Dallas AP dateline reports an edited motion picture version of Uncle Tory's Cabin will screening August 25 with changes to remove whipping scenes and add a prologue stating such events were not typical in the South. The North villain will be Yankee and the Civil War term swapped for War between the states after private showings by a Confederate group. West Branch note on Haover farm conference pledge follows.
Governor Smith plans ceremonies for nomination notice in Albany while Herbert Hoover pledges farm aid in Iowa. Senator Robinson launches a Southern campaign tour in New York. Senator Curtis travels to Rhode Island to discuss campaign issues. William Allen White denies attacking Smith and claims critics push the Tammany line.
Five people were electrocuted near Phoenix when a 2900 volt high power line blew to the ground during a windstorm. Richard Miller and his wife and son were killed instantly. Miller’s son Wesley and neighbor Carl Meeks died while attempting to rescue them.
Services marking the second anniversary of Rudolph Valentino's death will be held at the London Italian Hospital with a mass in the Brompton Oratory. The hospital services occur on the roof garden donated by the Valentino Association, on the anniversary of his birth in May.
Will Rogers to replace Fred Stone in a yet untitled musical comedy after Stone's plane crash. Producer Charles Dillingham estimates losses near $500000 from cancelled film work and personal appearances. Dorothy Stone would star, with Rogers joining to cover the part and training. Performance opens October 1.
Storms swept Davis Straits hampering searchers for the Rockford two pilots Bert Hassell and Parker Cramer. Coast guard cutters failed to locate the missing plane and wireless reports indicated poor prospects with officials and relatives holding vigil as efforts continued.
A letter postmarked Greeneville South Carolina says H. F. Layne had borrowed J. Frank Nelson’s car and was heard from by Mrs. J. Stephenson. The Gate City postal affair remains unsettled with no details on Layne’s destination or return, while police pursue the described vehicle and license information.
Ten people froze to death in Trebezond Turkey as a severe cold wave blanketed the Black Sea port with heavy snow. Cattle were reported stalled in outlying areas as aid awaited. In Albany New York arrangements were completed for Smith notification.
Leigh Di Bernardo a witness in election fraud probes was found shot dead in his car beneath a viaduct on the west side. He was sought for questioning in the slaying of Octavius Granady, an alleged rival to Morris Eller, and police say the shooting may be linked to his knowledge of the case.
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