Battery Station Fire Causes Major Damage
A fire early this morning damaged Hayes Battery Station at the corner of Boone and Dale streets, about 6 o clock. Damaged batteries and walls suffered heavy losses estimated around 500 dollars. Kingsport fire department extinguished the blaze quickly after arrival, though it had gained headway before the alarm was turned in. The room housing the batteries was enveloped in flames when the fire truck arrived.
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Bof
Heys Battery
Boone and Dale Streets
Kingsport Lire
Youngsters Use Ice Pond For Skating Fun
Cold weather brings a frozen pond at the southeast corner of Broad and Market streets into daily use by about twenty local boys. They skate with glee as passerby watch and reminisce, despite slips and cold.
New Officers Installed by Lynn Bachman Royal Arch Masons
Officers for the ensuing year were installed by the Lynn Bachman chapter of Royal Arch Masons. High priest Cc. C. Hamlett, King H. C. McDonnell, other elected officers include zt Bechtold, Meredith, G, A Stevenson, Jake Heevens, Rolundy Master of first vale, Th. McCrary Master of second vale, D. S&S Yoakley Master of third, Jerry Mann Sentinel. Installing officer was J. M. Hamlett past high priest.
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Lynn Bachman
Royal Arch Masons
Cc. C. Hamlett
H. C. McDonnell
Bechtold
Serie
Meredith
After the Rain Comes Sunshine Promise in Local Weather
The report notes a sharp temperature rise after a cold spell two nights ago and current warmth easing the chilly blast. Residents respond with relief and a shift away from heavy fires as the forecast hints at more temperate conditions ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Nuin
Peters Murder Trial Marks Court Session and Testimony
Albert Peters, 23, stands trial in Sullivan County Court at Blountville for the killing of Andy Rosenbaum, 60. Prosecution led by Attorney General Lovette with George M. Warren. defense by E. K. Bachman. Testimony detailed alleged window observation and Peters claim of self defense after Rosenbaum struck him and advanced. Jury seated includes E H King, Frank Pitts, Robert Hawk, and others as deliberations loom.
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Gor
Albert Pewers
Andy Rosenbaum
Criminal Court
Sullivan County
Blountville
E. K. Bachman
Bristol
H. Tyler Campbell
O. B. Lovette
George M. Warren
Assisied
Bertha Rosenbaum
Peters
Rorenbaum
Guy S. Chase
Peter
E. H. King
Frank Pitts
Robert Hawk
D. W. Snodgrass
Ben Cain
Will Mobley
Sam Hunt
Charles Smalling
Landon Isley
Joe Isley
EB. W. Hughes
Nat Barnes
Funeral Services For George Bear
Funeral services for George Bear who died at his home near Roller's store in Sullivan county were conducted from the residence. Rev Hood led the rites and interment was at Cloud's cemetery. Also listed are real estate prices: West View Park lots from 109, a six room frame house at 3000, a six room brick house with furnace at 5000, Oaks lots at 500, Charlemont two lots at 1800 each, and a lot in Sevier Terrace at 750 by John B. Nale.
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George Bear
Roller
Sullivan County
Rev. Hood
Cloud’s Cemetery
West View Park
the Oaks
Charlemont
Sevier Terrace
John B. Nale
Golf pro and wife killed in Mobile Country Club fire
Mobile Alabama reports golf professional Tames G. Campbell, 29, and his wife burned to death as Mobile Country Club burned through the night. Secretary J. Frank Stevens and assistant Clyde Kelly were injured escaping the third floor, where the couple’s quarters were located. The blaze began in the building’s rear area.
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Mobile
Ala
Dee
Tames G. Campbell
Mobile Country Club
Campbells
J. Frank Stevens
Clyde Kelly
Stevens
James Campbell
Golf title race heats up at Miami second championship
Bob Jones, national amateur champion, Leo Siegel, Canadian Open winner, and Willard Reid lead after morning round at Miami's second championship golf tournament in Hialeah.
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Miami
Fla
Bobby Tones
Ateur
Leo Siegel
Williard Reid
St. Augustine
Hialaah
Kappa Alpha Frats Open Biennial Convention in Richmond
The thirty third biennial convention of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity opened in Richmond Virginia with Governor Trinkle and Mayor Bright greeting delegates. Trinkle welcomed the visiting Kappa Alpha members on behalf of the state and Bright urged the delegates to enjoy their stay in the old capital of the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Trinkle
Bright
Kappa Alphes
Brigst
Colonel Coolidge May Never Regain Full Use of Limb
Colonel John C. Coolidge father of the president showed some improvement but Dr. Albert W. Cram of Bridgewater said it was unlikely he would ever recover full use of his lower limbs. He has been unable to walk for several days.
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Coolidge
Mymouth
Albert W. Cram
Bridgewater
Legion Team Opens Second Bowling Half With Record Game
The Legion team started the second half of the bowling season with the highest game ever recorded on the alleys, defeating Utilities three points to one. The Legion finished three games with a 9,403 to 2,334 score advantage over Utilities. Borden 511 tonight and tomorrow night at Press Bowling City.
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Legion
Utilities
Borden
Press
Ill Prince Cured When Forester Pounds His Back
Copenhagen reports King Christian of Denmark used an unorthodox cure after Prince Charles was attacked during a hunt with King Gustaf. A forester struck the prince’s back for ten minutes, easing the ailment. the prince claimed he still bagged two elk that day while Christian did not shoot.
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Forester
Copenhagen
Christian
Denmark
Gustaf
Sweden
Charles
Flowers Accepts Greb Bout Challenge From Com
The State Athletic Commission accepted Tiger Flowers challenge for a bout with middleweight champion Harry Greb and notified Greb to accept within 30 days or be listed as ineligible. Flowers’ manager posted a $2,500 certified check to bind the match.
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New York
State Athletic Commission
Tiger Flowers
Harry Greb
Grebb
Wark Miller
Flowers
Coaches Barred: Pros in Pro Football Blocked from Association
New York reports a decision by the American Association of Coaches barring anyone engaged in professional football after September 1, 1926 from membership. The meeting also proposed ending all-America selections by association members and urged coaching reforms to limit seasons and sideline coaching.
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New York
American Association of Coaches
American Football Coaches Association
Rubes
Alvin
Bo" McMillan
Harvard
E. K. Hall
Football Rules Committee
Halt
Kingsport All Stars to Meet Holston Institute at the Y
The Kingsport All-Stars host Holston Institute at the Community Y tonight at 3 as local talents face high school stars from the visiting team. Key players include Meredith and Smallwood for defense and Gott, Dodd, and Clyce in the lineup. Admission 25 and 5 cents.
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Kingsport All-Stars
Holston Institute
Colletians
Institute
Smallwood
Meredith
Kenny
Gott
Five Horsemen
Beaver
Fran
Bluefield
Kingsport
Bob Dodd
Clyce
Houk
Lacy
Barnes
Hite
Isley
Sanders
Jammin
Milligan College
Dodd
Pata
Firpo and Georges Carpentier May Enter Ring Again
Georges Carpentier of France and Luis Angel Firpo of Argentina, both knocked out by Jack Dempsey, plan to fight again in March against Erminio Spalla in Buenos Aires with the Argentine receiving 35 percent of gate receipts. Carpentier has been offered two Madison Square Garden bouts with Jack Delaney in Bridgeport, Conn.
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New York
Georges
Carpentier
France
Luis Angel Firpo
Jack Dempsey
Gavo
Montra
Erminio Spalla
Buenos Aires
Madison Square Garden
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport
Fights Last Night Feature Mascart and Click Wins
New York featherweights Edouard Mascart and Fyoneh both won on points. Mascart defeated Charley Goodman over four rounds by a 2 to 1 tally. Toe Click outpointed Billy Kennedy in New York, also over four rounds.
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New York
Edouard
Charley Goodman
Billy
Kennedy
New
Fall River Beats Young In Rough Pittsburgh Bout
Fall River’s Pete Zivie defeats Young with a 12 point margin as Delaney adds 10 for Pittsburgh Inpibesereeteas in a tense matchup.
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Leans
Fall River
Pete Zivie
Pittsburgh
Young
Delaney
Washington Huskies Seek Rose Bowl Clash With Alabama
The 1925 Huskies depart Seattle for the Pasadena Rose Bowl on January 1 facing Alabama. Twenty-nine players ten coaches trainers and the Husky mascot Frosty travel as the team aims to protect the West’s gridiron honor. Alabama expected to be in prime condition with the southern climate noted as their only perceived edge.
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Seattle
Wash
University of Washington Huskies
Crimson Tide
University of Alabama
Pasadena
Frosty
Trangsco
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Battery
Masons
Mercury
Por
Ota
Geo.e.stone
Phene
Woody
Sullivan Street
Fletcher
Boone St
Kingsport Drug Store, Inc
Kappa Alpha
T. H. Bailey
Nu Strand
Broad St. Mee
Tulilies
Borden Mills
the Howdy Store
Market St. Kingsport
Houston Drug Co
Broad St
J. H. Watkins
First National Bank
J. Fred Johnson
3. M. Hamlett
Neal Motor CO
Highland Park
Bristol Highway
Cherokee
Palace of Sweets
The
Kingsport Publishing Co
Market St
ASSN
Révolutiont
Association
Dable
Holston
Lacey
Hank
Gammon
Kenney Oyners
Barnes Genter
Nelms, Barnes, King, and Simpson
Firpo
Georges Carpenter
Spalla
Carpenter
Washington
Pashdena Bow
Trip
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