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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1925

Page

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Ferguson Returns To Work After Two Day Absence

Governor Miriam A Berguson resumes duties in Temple after a two day absence as lawmakers push for a special session and a $600000 school book contract amid tensions with Attorney General Dan Moody. Federal funds probe and Texas stockmen request relief add to the political friction.

Austin Tedas Miriam A. Berguson Lolay Temple eHew Dan Moody South Texas Gairymen Galveseton Tewa Texas Rangers House 2 Side State ‘Text Book Commission

Gerald Chapman Still Fights Stay in Penitentiary

Hartford Dec 8 Gerald Chapman awaiting a stay of execution in Connecticut state prison after his murder and mail robbery case. Federal Judge Edwin S Thompson will decide if the writ of habeas corpus is granted with an appeal possible to the U S Circuit Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court if needed.

Hartford Gerald Clue Connecticut State Uniae Edwin S. Thompson Chappints Bupreme Court Thomas

Court martial advances on Shenandoah inquiry line

Washington dispatch reports the Shenandoah court martial continuing the line set by the navy inquiry. It focuses on Col Mitchells charges of incompetence and negligence tied to the Shenandoah wreck while Lt Cmdr Toxundahl testifies and reads his official disaster report. Witnesses include Capt Cinewy and Lt Corey, among others, with admonition threats directed at officers aboard ships Milwaukee and Raleigh.

Washington, Bee. 3 API Mitchell Shenandoah Court of Initquiry Navy Court Navy Shenandoah Army Court Shenanadah Charles Toxundahl Shenandosh Rosendehhs Iy Washington Frank L. Cinewy South M Chester Conn Milwaukee Thomas A. Corey Litte Rock Raleigh Elliott McMoore East Orange N.d Felu Addmiral Durish McKeed Ceu Gape Tain Willis Winta Ulg Cortland

Trouble at GOP conference over La Follette in Wisconsin

Washington dispatch reports growing GOP tensions as Senate leaders push to recognize La Follette as a party regular despite many colleagues' opposition. Key figures Curtis Moses Jones Edge Watson weigh in while Ly Follette's attendance remains uncertain. House insurgents, led by Nelson, refuse to form a formal organization yet may seek park council seating if backing Republican candidates.

Washington Senate Curtis Kansas Moses New Hampshire Trwaident Jones Edge New Jersey Vead Cour Nelson Wisconsin Longworth

Unification Plan Favored at Florida Episcopal Conference

In Daytona Beach on December 7 the Florida annual conference voted on a plan to unify the Methodist Episcopal Church with the Methodist Episcopal shared. The total 259 votes reflected 149 for unification and 110 against.

Florida Orland Mla Methodial Episcopal Church Souch Methodist Episcopal Shared

Southern Church Vote Against Unification Plan

The Southern Methodist Episcopal Church voted against unification with the Methodist Episcopal Church by 4 085 to 3 438, 1 949 short of the required three fourths, out of about 8 543 ballots, with official results due after bishops canvass in Nashville on December 11.

Nashville Penn Dee 2 Methodist Episcopal Church Souch Secular Southern Church College of Bishops

Dawes Arrives to Prepare for Congress Opening

Vice President Dawes arrived in Washington from Chicago to prepare for the opening of Congress next Monday.

Washington Dawes Chicago Congress

Missing Governor Search Begins in New York

Police from the Missing Reasons Bureau started a search for Albert W. Gilchrist former Florida governor who vanished after visiting this city. The inquiry was opened at the request of Charles A. Finley secretary of the Florida State Senate.

New York Albert W. Gilchrist Floriia Charles A. Finley Viorida

American general to command in China

Brigadier General Joseph Castner of the First Cavalry Division at Fort Bliss Texas will sail from San Francisco on April 3 to take command from Major General William J. Connor who currently leads American forces in Tientsin China.

Washington Joseph Castner First Cavalry Fort Bliss Tex San Francisco William JD. Connor Tientsin China

Roberts Elected President of Bristol Kiwanis Club

Judge Lloyd H. Roberts of the corporation court was unanimously chosen president of the Bristol Kiwanis Club in Bristol Tennessee Va. today, succeeding Ed Richardson whose term ends January first.

Bristol, Va.Tenn Lloyd H. Roberts Corporation Court Bristol Kiwanis Club Today Ed Richardson

Aviation Board Recommends Civil System with Separate Corps

The wartime aviation board urges a civil aviation bureau within commerce and a four‑section Army Air Service, with aviation representation in general staff and naval aviation included. It opposes a unified air service or national defense department.

Ebbon Department of Commercy Prote Andy Naval W Bingham Republican Connecticut Parker Commerce Committee Omeselves Cendrab Army Navy Department of National Defense Air Service Sam Tehell Department Administration of Aviation Coolidge

Agreement Reached on Irish Boundary Question

London reports a historic agreement on the Irish boundary issue after a morning meeting of British government reps and Irish leaders. The deal aims to satisfy both the northern government and Ulster leadership. details to be announced tonight. Belfast notes cautious optimism despite some concerns about financial terms.

London William Cosgrace Free State Council James Craig Ulster Belfast North Ireland Dee 3

Mellon Denounces Drypolicies Rumors as Unfounded

Secretary Mellon replies to reform groups and drys critics saying attacks on administration prohibitions are unfounded. He cites enforcement conditions as confusing and notes President Coolidge has not committed to strict eighteenth amendment enforcement. He defends treasury efforts to curb bootlegging and urges strong public appeal to influence policy.

Washington Det Melton White House Goolidge Peretntore Dent Mellon Javed Trenals Treasury United Committee For Prohibition Enforcement Cadlidee

Abolition of Spanish Military Directorate Reported by King

Madrid reports the abolition of the military directorate and its replacement with a civilian cabinet under Captain General Primo de Rivera. New ministers took oath at the Royal Palace, with de Rivera planning to end the directorate and restore civilian government after the 1923 overthrow.

Madrid Primo de Rivera Royal Whch Alpucas Wiary Moreca Alst Alfonso

Langley May Not Sit in Congress

Washington AP reports conservative Kentucky Republican Langley faces questions over eligibility under a prohibition law. House leaders say no action against his seat is anticipated and Elliott of Indiana remains set to chair the Public Buildings and Grounds Committee pending further review.

Washington Arley Kentucky Public Buildings and Grounds Committee Ron

Airmen Killed In Planes Collision Over San Diego Bay

Sacramento dispatch reports Captain Y and Lieutenant J D Christian of a U S Marine squadron were killed when planes collided at about 3 000 feet over San Diego Bay during a training flight. The incident prompted investigations into the cause of the crash.

Sacramento Galif Y 2. Shepperd John D. Christian U. S. Marine Avis Squadron 1 San Diego Bay

Three Naval Officers Ordered Court Martial

Wasi reports three naval officers were ordered tried by court martial today following a collision incident last September involving the light cruiser Milwaukee and the destroyer Benjamin A. Van Brunt at Hampton Roads.

Wasi

New President for American Locomotive Co succeeds Fletcher

New York December 8 AP William A Goodin elected president of the American Locomotive Company succeeding Andrew Fletcher who died recently The appointment follows Fletcher's death and marks a leadership change at the locomotive maker based in Schenectady.

New York William A. Goodin American Car and Foundry Company American Locomotive Company Andrew Fletcher

Briand's Cabinet Secures First Finance Victory

Paris reports Premier Briand's cabinet wins a key confidence vote 257 to 229 after a lengthy session over the 6 billion francs Bank of France loan and 7.5 million franc paper money issue. Briand defended the program as essential, while the senate finance committee prepares to review the measure.

Paris Briand Chamber of Deputies Bank of France M. Briand Loucheur Senate Finance Committee Doumer Premice

Eastern Power Co Applies for Three Dams on Holston River

Holston River Power Company seeks three dams on the South Fork of the Holston River with heights of 90, 170 and 430 feet near Pactolus Blu City and at the Holston Watau junction. A public hearing in Bristol January 11, 1936 will be led by Major Harold C. Fiske. The Federal Water Power Commission will determine locations and heights. Combined output expected 10 40 000 horsepower requiring an estimated 15 to 20 million dollars and anticipated boost to Kingsport and nearby areas.

Holston River Kingsport Pactolus Holston Harold C. Fiske U. S. Army Tennessee River Federal Water Power Commission

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