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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
1
The appropriation measure details a large increase for the Post Office Dept and related agencies. It authorizes additional funds for salaries routes and mail delivery, with totals around 728 million for the department and 101 million for treasury activities, marking significant budget shifts.
New York December 18 AP reports Theodore Koerner a devoted crossword fan fatally wounded his wife and then killed himself after she refused to help solve a difficult puzzle. The couple lived in a Brooklyn apartment and Koerner a telephone company worker had suffered prior nervous breakdowns from overwork. Mrs Koerner initially survived but remained in critical condition hours later.
Washington readers are told that supporters of Colonel Willis Mitchell launch efforts to discredit the general court martial and overturn its five year pay and rank suspension. Congress members Reid and La Guardia push proposals on court martial procedures and retirement timing as President Coolidge weighs options.
Washington tells of a heated house debate over alcohol tax in the proposed tax bill. Representative Rainey argues a tax cut aids bootleggers and harms enforcement, while Upshaw supports relief for legitimate business. After hours of debate the house approves the tax reduction with a plan to cut 25 percent now and another 25 percent next year.
Washington December 18 AP testimony to the house appropriations sub committee outlined enforcement across the Canadian and Mexican borders seacoast and inland waterways. Rum row on the Atlantic was reported scattered, border leaks checked but not fully closed, with Ernest W Camp noting patrols reduced success. General Andrews discussed Roy A Haynes former commissioner and his daily advisory role on policy and organization.
Ferdinand Pin ton was blown into the Mississippi River by a sudden gust of wind and drowned near New Orleans. The incident highlights sudden weather dangers on the river and the man’s death.
Washington, Duc 18 AP reports a bill by Representative La Guardia to limit court martial power for violations of Article 96. The measure would cap penalties at 30 days if enacted, limiting the discretion shown in Colonel Williams Mitchell’s five year suspension. The proposal awaits presidential action by Coolidge.
Dowager Queen Margarita is said to be better this morning in Bordighera Italy with reduced fever. Physicians report she is continuing a normal treatment course under care of attending doctors.
Fragmented text shows push for more conferences amid differing opinions on holding naval arms talks. Reference to United States, England, Brazil and France suggests international coordination within a league framework, with debate over advisability and timing continuing.
In Brandamore near Coatsville railroad telegraph operator Earl Davidson admitted a hoax caused distant radio broadcasts heard over ordinary telephone lines. He connected a concealed radio to the telephone setup though details were sparse. Davidson lost his job and investigators suggest others may have aided in the deception.
Senate foreign relations head Borah fires opening shots in the World Court debate. He argues the court is separate from the League of Nations while Senator Walsh contends adherence would bind the U.S. to nothing beyond contributing to the tribunal’s costs. (Continued on page six)
Fragmentary text describes heavy combat near Murden with Chinese forces and nearby lines, noting a distance of about 500 passes into the city and mentions Japanese and other forces in the area.
Donations to The Kingsport Times Needy Children Fund climb toward the goal for a Christmas aid drive. By 2 PM a total of 28400 had been received with Monday noon cutoff to allow gift preparation. Small contributions welcomed as all gifts go to local needy children with no donor publicity.
In Salt Lake City Utah a wandering dog dragged eight year old Robert Lymann into the street and was struck by a car killing the child.
Washington report notes the $250 million tax reduction bill is pending final action in the House. Details smeared by OCR show confusion over committees and potential eviction provisions, with limited readable names or dates remaining.
Philadelphia December 18 The United Mine Workers prepare for a fight with coal operators as leaders promise costly effort to end the strike. Governor Tin?hnts proposal cited as insufficient. workers prepared to resume only at old rates? arbitration urged for disputed points.
Constantinople reports consternation as the League of Nations awards Mosul to Britain’s mandate. The Turkish cabinet meets in extra session in Apsata amid political turmoil and official statements seeking clarification.
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