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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1925
Page
3
The ordinance to transfer control of the Riegaport Utilities waterworks to the city will be considered at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting tomorrow. Bonds totaling 300000 are pending sale, with management to follow the Utilities Company’s policy as long as wise.
Two Ford touring cars collided at Center and Broad streets about 1 40 this afternoon. Arch Bushong of near Kingsport drove one car. the other driver’s name was not learned. Witnesses said the fast running car struck Bushong’s Ford on the side. Bushong reported only minor hood and headlight damage while the other car’s running board was smashed.
The city judge held a busy session assessing fines for Sunday drunks speeding and keeping open stores on the Sabbath. Three drunks were fined the usual fifteen dollars and costs with one paying extra. A store owner was fined 3.50 for operating yesterday. An autoist paid 7.50 plus costs after a rash moment. A warning was issued to dew advocates during Christmas season with penalties similar to Sunday fines.
Tennessee Street near the high school has been paved end to end, a concrete 525 foot long by 25 foot wide stretch. Sidewalk construction started December 9 and will run the full length of the street.
In a melodramatic turn Bing Carrington and Connie Connnemara evade a smugglers’ scheme led by Lacy and Captain Merrills family as they retreat to a beach hideout. The scene blends proposals and dangerous secrets with pursuit through a Connecticut setting.
City engineer reports rapid progress on sewer work along Clay street from below League Park to Main street. The 1½ inch storm sewers are nearly finished and anticipated to be completed soon, with credit given to the engineer for the remarkable progress.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a January opening for a venue or event under a person or entity with the name Stodola. The snippet includes a phone number 462 and resembles a small public notice or advertisement from a local paper.
The Sullivan county criminal court opens at Blountville with Judge Guy S. Chase presiding. Over 140 cases slated for a three week term, grand jury selection completed with 36 men for active service, two murder cases and numerous liquor, larceny and kidnapping counts on the docket.
Dennis, chairman of the Kingsport Improvement Company board from New York, stayed in Kingsport for two to three days last week. He praised the city’s growth and noted real estate interest including a $100 West View Park lot, a $3 000 six room brick house with furnace, and several other parcels ranging from $500 to $1 800. John B. Nall.
The will of Queen Mother Alexandra reveals scarce cash yet extensive wealth including art, china, and libraries at Sandringham and Marlborough House. Jewelry mainly went to family. King George likely inherits most assets. Romanoff jewels largely moved to America with few remaining in London. A pair of matched ruby earrings was sold to Mrs Dariil Warton of Washington.
London reports a controversial view by Dr Leonard Williams claiming girls are taught athletic games to develop combative muscles, creating a race of giantesses with male traits. The piece notes temperance remarks by Sir William Milligan and mentions electric lighting at Lowther Castle as part of social changes.
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