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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1925
Page
1
President Coolidge said the government will not interfere with the anthracite coal strike set for September 1. He believes current supply levels are sufficient to meet public needs and it will limit action to ensuring adequate supply.
A running gun fight at the Shelby Street garage and near the ball park involved Deputies Frank Camper Jack Deyault and Thomas and Parrott pursuing Hatcher an escaped convict from Bristol Va. They exchanged shots but none hit. The pursuit ended near the dog kennels with the fugitive at large.
Mrs. Bryan and son support a fund for a fundamentalist boys university in Dayton Tenn to memorialize William Jennings Bryan. A nation wide fall subscription drive is planned with F E Robinson and H H Frasa coordinating, aiming to raise 6 500 000 for building and endowment.
August 25 Pittsburgh Associated Press report says Shing Sun owner of a Chinese laundry was shot and killed by two unidentified Chinese. Police call the killing a renewal of warfare between rival tongs. Sun’s partner fleeing unharmed as gunmen entered the laundry and fired then fled through the crowd.
Floyd Reed vice president and Earl Bryant cashier of the American State Bank at St. Bernice were robbed of 11000 while moving money from Clinton to their bank. Five unmasked men halted them near a cornfield. their car was parked across the road. The bandits damaged the bank machine to hinder pursuit.
The widow and Attorney General A. T. Stewart discuss hiring Samuel Untermyer of New York to assist in the Tennessee supreme court litigation. Untermyer cables from Europe signaling willingness to help the prosecution. He plans to return to join proceedings in Knoxville after a Miami conference prompted by Mrs. Bryan and Bryan Memorial association officers.
The late Victor F. Lawson wills three fourths of his estate to benevolent uses. The Chicago Daily News and other holdings go to the Illinois Merchants Trust Company for management with about five million dollars directed to charitable purposes. Maryille E. Stone receives 200000 dollars. The Chicago Congregational Missionary Society is left 1800000 dollars.
The Times invites readers to complete the Missing Word Page with two days remaining and plans an award driven by ad clues. Mentioned are an advertisement misprint for J H Watkins and a feature on Milan leather research and Boulogne radios teaching French fishermen.
Two people died and eleven were injured in a series of automobile accidents in Louisville over yesterday and today. Crittenden Threlkel, 39, and Frances Randall, 14, were killed. Threlkelled was killed on the eve of his birthday, and Randall was to be married on Saturday.
A 38 year old man identified as Rice Lee, a carpenter, was struck on the head by a man from an automobile. The car, driven by a woman, sped away after the attack. Doctors say he may die, and police have not yet arrested anyone.
President Coolidge expects to return to Washington around Labor Day by train after officials’ conferences. The trip will keep him close to the White House for the remainder of his term.
Washington reports indicate 1927 Army appropriations may force 7 000 to 10 000 enlisted personnel reductions and possible officer losses. Officials warn housing and supply shortages require funds, with President Coolidge urging economy and the War Department seeking relief to avoid halt in recruiting. Debtor Belgium settlement not a universal precedent for France and Italy talks.
Louisville August 26 Frederick Weresld artist bound over to the grand jury after arrest for interrupting a public meeting last night He called Dr John Roach Straton a l a r riding word during the speech and was charged with public disturbance
Fat Hufford known as Pat Levolo headlines the Kiwanis Vaudeville program at Strand Theater. He will perform wire walking acts with original tricks. Malcolm Miller and the Kiwanis quartet join local talent for readings and music. Prizes include a Rogers silver set or a bicycle. tickets available via Kiwanis or local drugstores. Program starts at 8 o'clock alongside the regular movie.
William H Churchwell age 50 died at his home near Kingsport after more than two months of illness. Funeral services were held by Rev. Sam G Ketron with burial at Clouds Chapel cemetery. He married Nannie Voiley in 1895 and had nine children, eight living: Mrs. Charles Dolen Gains Leonard Jackson Sallie and Lena Churchwell, plus one sister and one brother. He was praised as a good citizen and devoted family man.
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