Doors of Local Warehouse Close Today for Holidays
The Burley Tobacco Growers Co operative Association warehouse will close this afternoon for Christmas and reopen December 28. No tobacco will be received after today until reopening. J P Gray asks members to set delivery dates. High grade tobacco has been received since the market opened. Grader Mr Basket will be on the floor after reopening, each Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
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Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association
J. P. Gray
Bers
Basket
Family of Twelve Delights in First City Visit
A family of fourteen from near Kingsport explored the city for the first time. The father acted as purchasing agent buying twelve outfits for the twelve children while the group clung to each other to avoid getting lost. They marveled at automobiles and a passing train, calling the locomotive “a stove running away with the kitchen,” and vowed to return soon.
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Paw
Man
Kingsport
Young Lawson Ordered Sent To Nashville School
Denny Lawson aged 15 was sent to the State Industrial School at Nashville after pleading not guilty to breaking into Joe Larkins store near Kingsport. Bond set at 250 dollars for his criminal court case in Salt County, with appeals handled by his mother. Witnesses James and the Starnes brothers testified Lawson claimed he would rob the store. Lawson denied involvement. Local court jurisdiction debated before the case proceeded, with Napoleon Bond representing plaintiff and T. A. Dodson for defense. Several items found in a bag were identified as Larkins property. Lawson claimed the others entered the store. All three boys reside in Cherry Mill area near West View Park. Estate ads follow.
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Denny Lawson
State Industrial School
Nashville
S. A. Mathews
Lawson
Joe Larkins
Young Lawson
Criminal Court of
Salt County
Mathe
James Starnes
Bond
Kingsport
Napoleon Bond
Randy and Bond
Larkins
T. A. Dodson
Star
Starnes Boys
Larkins Store
Larkin
Towson
Mathews
Cherry Mill
Pyle Brothers Move to New Quarters in Kingsport
The Pyle Brothers contracting firm relocates to larger offices in the First National Bank building on Commerce Street after fifteen years in business. The firm highlights improved service, offers to provide plans and specifications with no obligation, and notes their experience in various structural projects including steel work, office buildings, flats, and burgled housing.
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Pyle Brothers
Pioneer Contractors
Kingsport
First National Bank
Commerce Street
Broad Street
Lara
de Ys
Jeard
Fenn
S. P
D. A. Pyle
Shonen In Kings
Baby killed by crib fire in Sevier Street home
Funeral services were held for Millard Wes Mobley aged 11 months and 5 days at Greendale Virginia after he burned to death when his crib toppled into an open fireplace. He died minutes after the accident. Survived by parents Victor and Mrs Mobley and a brother and sister.
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Millard |Wes
Mobley
Victor Mobley
Sevier Street
Greendale
Young A D Monk Jr Dies on Wexler Street
Little A D Monk Jr died at his grandfather Jeff Adams home on Wexler Street this morning. Burial will be made in Pyle Cemetery tomorrow.
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Young A. D. Monk, Jr
Wexler Street
Little A. D. Monk, Jr
Jeff Adams
Pyle
Dazzling Mystery Serial Beats in Hair Novel
An excerpt from a 1924 1925 era mystery tale shows Connemara and Sweetie entangled with McTish Doc and a Swede in a tense candlelit sequence. A violent break in and a chaotic chase unfold as the group contends with danger, near capture, and unexpected rescues.
Amuzu Theater in Gate City Sold to Local Group
The Amuzu theater on Main Street Gate City Va. was sold by O A Moers to Ramey Reed and Pangle all residents of Gate City According to reports current here The house shows pictures on Mondays Tuesdays Fridays and Saturdays
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Gate City
O. A. Moers
Ramey, Reed and Pangle
Main Street
Bethlehem Pageant at St Pauls Episcopal Church
St Pauls Episcopal Church announces a 7:30 PM Bethlehem pageant. The public is invited to attend the seasonal program at the church today.
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Bethlehem
Episcopal Church
Local Banks Close Friday Holiday Notice
All three local banks First National Bank Bank of Kingsport and the Farmers and Merchants will be closed Christmas day and Saturday. On Saturday deposits may be made but no other business can be transacted at any bank.
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First National
Bank of Kingsport
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Snow Evidence of a White Christmas Reported
Large white flakes fell after 2 o clock today following days of rain. The weather man predicts more snow tonight and tomorrow, leaving the chance of a white Christmas uncertain. If ground is covered by Friday, many will be hopeful.
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Tomorow
Funeral Services for Mrs Eaton Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mrs Beulah Lee Eaton are set for tomorrow. She was a graduate of Virginia Interment College Bristol and a First Baptist member praised for her community service. She leaves relatives in Florida Georgia North Carolina and Washington D C. The driver T C Lark of Gate City was released on bond of 2560 with preliminary hearing scheduled December 31. Dr W H Reed cites a broken neck as the cause of death.
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S. S. Lee
South Bay
Fla
Edward W. Lee
Atlanta
Shenandoah disaster inquiry praised by Commander Rosendahl
Commander Rosendahl lauded the Shenandoah disaster inquiry as one of the most thorough investigations in airship history while urging continued development of rigid airships in the navy. He credited witnesses for candor and knowledge though he criticized Colonel William Mitchell, noting his lack of expert aviation knowledge.
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Rosendahl
Mitchell
William Mitchell
Shenandoah
Shenandoah disaster discussed by Commander Rosendahl
Commander Rosendahl defended Lieutenant Commander Zachary Lansdowne and the Shenandoah's integrity against criticism stemming from the disaster. He cited Lansdowne’s liberty in actions and dismissed insinuations of willful risk, praising the vessel’s valve system frame and parts as sound.
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Anton Heinen
Rosendahl
Heinen
France Faces Fresh Financial Strains Amid Protests
Finance Minister Doumer struggles to win support for a plan placing loan interest burdens on lenders and surrendering profits from pledged properties to the state. Public ire grows as France endures a prolonged crisis and protests press for a tax strike while Parliament grapples with military funding and a disputed amendment on reserves.
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France
Chapner of Deputies
Painleve
Simon Ridecud
M. Painleve
Lewis Ayers Fight for Miners Interests Yet Needed
Abandoned by operators who demanded written assurance that miners would not await discussion with Governor Pin ghot about his peace plan. The note hints at an ongoing struggle over miner interests and a stalled negotiation.
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Lewis Ayers
Pinghot
Scranton Meeting With Mine Workers Postponed After Late Notice
President John J. Lewis of the United Mine Workers had agreed to attend Mayor Durkan's meeting but canceled after a late-night advisory of the operator's stance. Durkan saw little chance for a conference before Christmas as tensions and wage discussions lingered.
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Twides
John Jl.leiws
D&kan
Scranton
Durkan
Prohibition Agents Under Fire Over Mayflower Case
A prohibition agent spent nearly $1,000 partly for liquor to obtain evidence against two Mayflower Hotel employees. Lawmakers argued the methods were improper and questioned enforcement tactics while Madden opposed the Tucker amendment to bar deceit. The defeat stood 139 to 17 as the committee refused to require that fraud or deception not be used to procure evidence.
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Virginia
Madden
Representative Byrnes
Tennessee
Bird breaks man's rib near Oxford during shooting
Oxford, England report says Horace Fisher was struck by a partridge while shooting nearby. The impact fractured his rib as he hunted in the area, with medical attention sought afterward.
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Bird
Oxford
Eng
Horace Fisher
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