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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1925
Page
6
London dispatch notes Lady Sybil Midleton’s cliff scene at Folkestone and her Klondike claim backstory. It also covers Irish Ladies Hockey Union’s US tour remarks on American girls’ lifestyle and fitness, with quotes from Miss Winifred Drury and Miss Levingstone about Americans and British rivals.
Richmond expects the highway commission to include in 1826 plans a gravel road with bituminous binder from Williamsburg to Jamestown, shortening seven miles to six. The project, funded with 60000 dollars, follows a hearing by Williamsburg Newport News Hampton and Phoebus merchants and historic society representatives who urged improved access to Virginia’s Cradle of the Republic.
Richmond banks approve merger of the first National Bank of Richmond and the Merchants National Bank of Richmond. The new institution would be named the First and Merchants National Bank of Richmond with capital of 3 million dollars and equal surplus, undivided profits, and large capitalization. Directors expect stockholder meetings to vote on the plan soon.
Richmond Virginia December 22 The state will be free of the 2 900 000 debt incurred last summer by the first of the year State Treasurer John Purcell announced that more than 2 050 000 of the amount had already been paid back Arrangements are being made to pay the remainder by year end.
A Daventry radio station faced an hour long hold up due to a merging on a plate of a condensex. Authorities reported a temporary halt to broadcasting while repairs and checks were completed. No injuries were reported and service resumed shortly after.
London residents seek to evade taxes by changing residence to Jersey. A racing cad driven by Arthur Noble lost control at Brooklands, injuring bystanders.
Cleveland dispatch reports Martin J. Durkin, linked to a Chicago homicide, believed by police to be the gang leader. Detectives pursued a quartet of automobile thieves who fled in a stolen car after planned robbery in Cleveland. They fired five shots, abandoned the car, jumped a fence, and escaped. a felt hat marked with J. D. was found, tying Durkin to the fugitives.
A scrambled AP style brief reports King Ali of Hedjaz faces a political upheaval as forces and arrangements shift in the region. Jedda and Ibn Saoud are named in connection with the sultanate change, with London observers noting expected troop movements toward Segagedey.
Fragmentary notice indicates a treaty announcement in Constantinople with hints of diplomatic exchange and timing around November 17, outlining a formal agreement between parties.
New York dispatch reports Movement 7 to curb rubber consumption led to Hoover meetings with spokesmen and chamber of commerce as Congress ordered an inquiry. Hoover urged 25 percent cut in tire use through careful repair and longer wear, warning of British rubber monopoly and high prices. The push aims to curb imports and pressure other rubber trades if needed. House acted on a resolution to probe rubber, coffee, and pulpwood amid foreign monopoly concerns.
Petersburg dispatch reports William Nugent of iled years old was fatally injured when struck by a car in front of his home in Colonial Heights, after which the driver, J J Herbert Nugent, was placed under technical arrest on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. The coroner's inquest was pending tonight. The taxi passenger had started across the road when struck. the driver stopped and helped take the injured man to the hospital.
A garbled Dec 22 AP item from Clarksdale Mississippi mentions J T Trainham Spur Geo Cane and H S lyn of Clarksdale lighting charges on a plantation. The fragmented text references a Lindley Colemati and a piracy accusation, with uncertain details.
An intense blizzard swept Sweden causing major traffic disruption and halting harbor navigation as two Swedish motor ships ran aground or stranded. A rescue party encountered fatalities with crews drowning during recovery efforts from the Gottland coast incident. The status of others involved remains unclear.
Washington December 22 weather bureau issued the following advisory warnings for the northwest storm. Jacksonville New York centers off New England coast with northeastward movement. Rapidly rising pressure followed by strong northwest winds possibly reaching gale force tonight in several areas.
Chicago December 22 AP dispatch Swift & Company denies a report that certificates of swifted cam templated are unfounded. The company's statement refutes the claim and calls the report entirely without basis.
Sulphur Springs High School will present two plays this week. Local students will perform in a pair of productions directed by the drama department, showcasing new works and classic scenes at the school auditorium.
The readable portions indicate a high school event or entertainment night titled Friday or Wednesday Night. The text mentions January to Christmas timing and possible cast or schedule notes but remains fragmented with several garbled names and phrases.
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