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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
15
A respected local figure. Chas. W. Howard sent formal congratulations, recognizing a notable achievement and extending best wishes from the community leader. The event reflects ongoing civic recognition of this individual's contributions.
A Kingsport citizen receives praise from Charles W. Howard of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Industrial Board. Howard commends Kingsport's enterprise and rapid progress, stating it outpaces larger state cities in workers and resilience against critics. The city’s growth is noted across the South amid challenges overcome by local leaders. Continued on page six.
Mrs John W Weeks among passengers injured as two ACL trains collide head on. Engines demolished, several travelers hurt but Mr Weeks escapes unharmed and continues toward Washington. Investigators probe cause while railroad officials assess damage and passenger safety measures.
Federal attorney Buckner launches his third and largest padlock crusade tourist New York era on 41 white way night haunts favored by society and theatre circles. Deputies marshals and police joined the midnight raid. Four crew killed and about 20 passengers injured in Atlantic Coast Line collision near Charleston.
Atlanta police in armored patrols armed with sawed off shotguns will shoot to kill. A night of eight robberies by bands of armed youths in fast cars left several victims beaten. A blue touring car matching descriptions was found on Terry Street with stolen pay envelopes. Two suspects were arrested pending further investigation.
General Smedley D. Butler, dismissed as Philadelphia public safety head, says his diary will be published to raise an auction of his claims. He says a broadside attacking Mayor Kendrick as a violator of liquor laws was a preliminary blast and vows more to prove his case. He plans to recall his resignation, meet General Lejune in Washington, and criticizes the mayor over hotel liquor and license actions.
London reports rubber brokers plan to quit with large profits as Baiss and Rogers close after less than four years of trading. They reportedly earned about 1,000,000 pounds with peaks of over two million shares traded daily to 2,000 customers. Firms kept near constant operation, with sleep in relays and Sunday work. Bonuses to staff reach tens of thousands, including one firm paying a year’s salary in bonuses.
Washington news from December 24 reports Christmas preparations as Santa Claus leads last minute events at the White House. President plans a quiet Christmas with Mrs Coolidge participating in charity work while Congress adjourns for the holiday season.
In New York City at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine funeral rites for Frank A. Munsey publisher were simple per his wish. About 1700 people attended as government officials, business leaders, writers and newsboys paid respects before the body moved to St Ansgarius chapel for awaiting Mrs Hyde. Burial plans include Woodlawn Cemetery vault and spring interment in Lisbon Falls Maine beside his parents.
Copy of July 14 1924 ministers meeting minutes translated by Robert C Binkley shows Russia urged Serbia to refrain from armed resistance and supported delaying Serbia's reply to Austria's ultimatum following the Archduke assassination. The record implies Russia sought European mediation and hints France is not complicit.
The Kingsport Times will not be issued tomorrow or Saturday due to Christmas holiday closure. The Kingsport Publishing Company, Inc., office will be closed all day tomorrow, and the paper will resume with the December 27 Sunday edition. The newspaper extends Christmas wishes to readers.
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