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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1925

Page

2

Solar system tale by Colonel Millis at AAAS meeting

Colonel Joann R. Millis outlined a dualistic collision theory for the solar system at a joint AAAS session in Kansas City. He proposed two sun-like bodies collided, yielding fragments that later formed planets and satellites, with mechanical heating driving the sun’s heat.

Kansas City Joann R. Millis Cleveland Astronomical and Mathematical Sections American Association For the Advancement of Science Millis Millis Picured

Floods Kill and Damage Across Dutch Regions

A fierce gale and heavy rain flood rivers across Holland and neighboring areas. Widespread overflows flood towns including Amsterdam and Tholon where a motor box and occupants were swept away, causing serious damage.

Holland Armsterdamry Tholon

Anthracite Miners and Operators Continue Session

A joint conference between miners and operators remains in session with no serious discussion of dues check-off. Chairman Markle reports the talks proceeded with cordial mood though interrupted briefly for a dinner at the Union League Club, where six miners and six operators were special guests.

Maykle Union League Club

Minority holder opposition to Nickel Plate merger cited

Report discusses minority holders opposing a Nickel Plate merger. References to the Van Sweringen brothers linked to New York Central and financial ties. Mention of J. P. Morgan & Company, Union Trust, First National Bank and loan arrangements across railroads amid trustee relations.

Nike Anderson Thease Nickel Plate Enat New York Vint Sweringen Wickel New York’ Central van Sworingens Chesapeake and Ohio J. P. Morgan & Company, Inc Union Trust Company Cleveland First National Bank van Sweehtreks Velati

Archaeology experts debate Carthage site plans and ruin claims

Dr Francis W. Kelsey warns excavation delays may push Carthage into an archeological park. He questions total destruction by Scipio era soldiers and proposes government controlled redevelopment, land purchases, and building restrictions as a solution. The discussion follows 1925 Carthage digs funded by Washington Archaeological Society and university funds.

atsPontpoli Francis W. Kelsey Archaeological Institute of America Today Amreshvestate Bogmn Kelsey University of Michigan Tunis Carthage Scipio

French Cabinet Declines to Receive Captain Canning

Paris dispatch reports Premier Briand told the Chamber that the government is unable to receive Captain Gordon Canning tonight. The issue centers on Spain's credentials and the Moroveda credits amid ongoing parliamentary debate.

Canning Paris Briand Chamber of Deputies Moroveda Gordon Canning Spain

Capper Appeals for Tax System Reform

Senator Capper urged the Boston Chamber of Commerce for a practical plan to handle farm surpluses. He proposed exporting excess crops or applying tariffs to agricultural surpluses to stabilize prices and prevent drag on home markets. He warned that a sensible system must be found quickly to move surplus into foreign trade.

Repuligan Kansas Boston Chamber of Commerce

Suit Involving Will Filed Before Death Refreshes Dispute

In St Louis the Parish Medicine Company president W. Grove is alive. His son in law F P Seeley of Asheville filed in circuit court a will dispute and property claim valued at 5.8 million to 6 million dollars. Seeley alleges an agreement 20 years ago would transfer ownership on Grove’s death and seeks affirmation of that pact.

St Louis Dew AL ‘Dhol KE W. Grove Parish Medicine Company FP. L. Seeeley Asheville N. C Seeley Grove Whieh Grove Seeiey Beeley Belias Ey Aileges Ube Sam Uikine

Munsey Estates Will Leaves Major Assets to Executives

The Munsey estate including the New York Sun and Evening Telegram is left in trust to executors for disposition within five years, benefiting relatives and others. Nashville Unitarian Church plans a Wednesday meeting to discuss the Tennessee Anti Evolution law and uprisings by Bible Crusaders of America.

New York Frank A. Munsey New York Sun Evening Telegram William T. Cewart Mr. Munsey Richard H. Thitherington Guaranty Trust Company of Nashville Tenn First Unitarian Church of Tennessee Academy of Science Bible Crusaders of America Clearwater Tennessee Academy of Science Vanderbilt University First Unitarian Thareh Thowas Jefferson Vanderbilt

Farmers of State Make Fair Showing With Wheat Crops

Tennessee farmers show fair progress toward a wheat crop despite drought and wet fall conditions. Acreage is slightly above last year at about 406000 acres, with early planted wheat looking promising while later plantings remain in the ground. Plowing has intensified since December 1 and milk production remains steady.

Tennessee Bureau

Premier Mussolini Returns to Rome From Milan

Premier Mussolini traveled from Milan to Rome and stopped at Rapallo to confer with Sir Austen Chamberlain. Chamberlain expressed gratitude for Mussolini’s courtesy and voiced hope that their talks would yield practical world benefits.

Rome Muselini Milan Koch Rapallo Austen Chamberlain Riviera Chamberlain Italy Anv Mussolini

Farm Machinery Replaces Horses on U S Farms

Census bureau figures reveal a 16 percent drop in horses on farms from 19 million in 1920 to 16 635 759 in 1926 while male farm workers rise more than 5 percent from 5 432 391 to 6 780 608.

Washington Census Bureau

Turkish War Council Convenes In Secret Session

The Turkish war council met secretly in Constantinople to discuss plans tied to the Russo Turkish treaty and the Mosul region under British mandate, with General Dijevad Pashi among those attending. In Nashville officials resume routine after Christmas, as Capitol Hill reopens and commemorations mark Woodrow Wilson's birthday with a national organ.

Constantinople Turkish War Council Ecret Fineor Cotter Nuty Council of the League of Nations Mosul Dijevad Pashi

Etchings of Lee and Jackson Bought for Exhibition

Etchings of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson in a Corcoran Art Institute show were purchased by a Confederate benefactor. The works, part of a Virginia room exhibit, include etched graphs and drawings by Emil Fucks and other artists.

Washington Robert , Lee Stonewall Jackson Corcoran Art Cal Jery Emil Fucks Confederate of Richmen B. Selena Whydle Edward Aidh Toy Virginia

Establishes' Record in Paris Flight Event Fragment

The passage reports a measurement event in Paris with a 1,102 pound craft listed as flying despite unclear phrasing. It mentions an aviator and a time or speed close to sixty miles per hour, with several garbled terms around the record attempt and weight.

Paris Darque

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