LARK EXONERATED IN DEATH OF MRS EATON
C T Cav of Gate City driver of the Doded roadster that struck Mrs W T Eaton and caused her death was cleared of all charges at a short preliminary hearing before City Judge Hurst. No charges were held against Mr Lark by city or Mr Eaton the dead woman's husband. The accident was deemed unavoidable. Eaton sent a forgiveness letter to Lark which was read in court and the case dismissed.
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C. T. Cav
Gate City
W. Ty. Eaton
Hurst
Mr. Lark
W. J. Eaton
Eaton
Lark
Ltter
T. R. Randy
New Year Celebrations Mark 1925's Departure at Kingsport Press
Tonight ushers in 1926 with unseen prospects as 12 o'clock strikes. Kingsport Press hosts the main New Year party while other watch gatherings occur in private homes. Noises erupt at midnight signaling 1925's departure.
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Kingsport Press
C E S Officers Installed Here for 1926
Liberty chapter of the Order of the Master Mason Star installed its 1926 officers at a called meeting in the Masonic hall led by past matron Sadie Bunn. New officers include Oma Merrell as Worthy Matron and J E Gibson as Worthy Patron with a full slate listed. The chapter marked seven years, donated to the Masonite orphanage in Nashville, aided rural schools, provided blackboards, and supported the Masonic infirmary and local charities.
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Liberty Chapter
Order of the Mastervn Star
Massenig Hall
Oma Merrell
J. E. Gibson
Lille Sullivan
Nannie Stont
Elizabeth Puller
Elizabeth Shackleford
Maud Smith
Sadie Bunn
Ethel. Warrick
Marshall
Beatrice Carter
Alma Gibson
Ada
Mary Woody
Ruth
Bernice Burgen
Esther
Daisy Cross
Martha
Mary McNeil
Electa
Nannie Turner
Frank Wright
Sentinel
Naster
Ethel Warrick
Masonite
Nashville
C. BS. of
Tennessee
Kingsport
Masonic Infirmary
Inent Order
Abbots Trial Highlights Two Criminal Charges In Court
In Blountsville Spilivan county court Jim Abbott faced kidnapping and assault charges. He was found not guilty of kidnapping but guilty of assault and battering Jim Ramey, with a $150 fine. Don Harmon faced liquor transport charges. Toy Buckles was jailed four months for operating a vehicle under intoxicants. Godfrey Miller murder case awaited further action as public attention grows.
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Spilivan
Blountsville
Jim Abbott
Jim Ramey
Don Harmon
Godfrey Miller
Miller
Scofield Presnell
Bie Creek
Sullivan County
Andrew Jackson Day exhibit and pardon noted in Nashville
Nashville reports begin with John Trotwood Moore presenting a review at Andrew Jackson Day on January 8 featuring a prized copy of the Weekly Herald from New York City. The piece details a belated Christmas pardon for John Wampler of Dayton, Dayton residents petitioned for clemency as his wife and child faced hardship. Tennessee highway spending projections for 1926 and a memorial address by Lewis S. Pope are also noted along with a budget breakdown for the state highway department.
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Nashville
Tenn
John Trotwood Moore
Andrew Jackson
Old Hickory
New Orleans
Weekly Herald
New York City
Jackson
Peay
John Wampler
Dayton
Rhea County
Wampler
Lewis S. Pope
Chattanooga
Mr. Pope
Wilson
Germany
Industrial Leaders Predict 1926 Peak Prosperity
Industry chiefs hail 1926 as a year of strong growth with ample credit and favorable rates. Leonard P. Ayres of Cleveland Trust Co. predicts a peak mid year, followed by a gradual decline as the year progresses. Farmers are described as having the most favorable position in years according to statements from Thomas Sammel and TH Thompson of the American Farm Bureau.
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Leonard P. Ayres
Cleveland Trust Company
Woot
Sammel TH. Thompson
American Farm Bu
Capital City Society Clash Over Rival New Year Balls
Washington society was stirred as Mrs. George T. Matye and Mrs. Joseph Leiter were reported to host rival New Year events. A social leadership dispute prompted expected clashes and guest lists, but dates shifted and tensions eased as Leiter announced a January 22 dinner party and Matye denied plans for a broader social war.
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Washington
Capital
George T. Matye
Russia
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Leiters
Outlook for 1926 Promises Prosperity Across Sectors
James Simpson of Marshall Field and Co foresees 1926 as a year of broad prosperity with constructive business growth and balanced conservatism across the nation. Walter W. Head of the Omaha National Bank notes improved farm conditions and a healthy farm credit position, while Frank L. Carey of the Chicago Board of Trade calls underlying farm health solid and farm products balanced with other goods. Secretary Mellon, in Washington, predicts continued world stabilization aided by favorable domestic finances, tax relief opportunities, and European developments that bolster confidence for the year ahead.
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Yean Federacion
James Simpson
Marshall Field and Company
Walter W. Head
Omehaional Bank
Frank L. Carey
Chicago Board of Trade
Mellon
Washington
Melton
Secrtary
Treasury
Europe
Coal wage talks advance amid Pinchot plan debates
In conference a proposal backed by Governor Pinchot for a wage investigation box to raise wages without coal price increases is deemed unworkable by operators. The operators' wage negotiating committee meets with coal company representatives to seek progress. If material progress occurs, the joint wage conference plans to monitor New York by remaining at the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Govarnor Pinchot
Favernars
Robbery Probe Ties Couple to Slaying Plot
Detectives link Winn to a stockyards bank robbery and uncover a letter said to be written by Mrs. Nusbaum found on Winn. Police stopped destruction of evidence and note sinister lines planning a house invasion or hold up. The Nusbaums had previously engineered joint property into a trust to pass to her.
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Winn
Nusbaum
Radio Program for Tomorrow Finishes Broad Casting Plan
A broadcasting company plans to rebroadcast in Great Britain and continental Europe with German stations aiding distribution. New Dispatches will be aired as samples of AP worldwide work. Big Ben chimes in London and Mr McCormack will be heard. American broadcasting ends with Park Avenue Baptist Church chimes. Cooperating stations include WIZ New York Newark WRC Washington WGY Schenectady WBZ Springfield KOA Denver KGO Oakland KYW Chicago and KFEKX Hastings Neb.
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Broadcasting Company
Great Britain
Associated Press
London
McCormack
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Virginia Finances End Year With Clean Slate
Richmond Va Dec finds Virginia ending the year with a clean slate as $3,950,000 in temporary debt was paid off. Governor Trinkle announced that part of the debt had been settled in December and the state borrowed at record low interest to cover public schools, roads, and other operations. The chief executive cited lawful authority to borrow temporarily during need and favorable terms with option of term issues.
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Richmond
Vai
Deets
Irinin
Trinkle
Virginia
Lrinkle
Rad Grange Proves Too Swift For Op
Rad Grange proved too swift for Pampa traffic this afternoon and was cited for speeding. A traffic officer pulled in front of Grange’s car, noted 65 miles an hour, and stopped the vehicle. He posted a $25 bond for release. In Grange’s car were Jim Barnes, Helen Wainwright, and Johnny Farrell.
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Pampa
Grange
Jim Barnes
Helen Wainwright
Tohnny Farrel
New Year Party Plans At Philadelphia Sesquicentennial
The article describes a midnight bell ring at the Liberty Bell to mark the dawn of the Philadelphia sesqui centennial, with 1776 era costumes, reenactment of the Declaration, and watch services across churches and a Vatican linked Catholic service from eleven to twelve. The bell is cracked, tests show 80 percent resonance, and radio WAP will carry the tones.
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Philadelphia
WAP
John Marshall
He Square
Youths Struggle In Finals of Golf Meet
In the mid winter golf tournament final two seventeen year olds, Lodnyy Walter Swoop of Philadelphia and Seurge T Dunlap of January, clash for first honors. Swoop beat John D Chepiman of Greenwich Conn 3 and 1, while Dunlap defeated Donald Pargon of Youngstown 7 up.
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Dinehart
N. G. Dees
Lodnyy
Walter Swoop
Philadelphia
Seurge T. Dunlap
Swanp
John D. Chepiman
Greenwich
Conn
Dunlap
Donald Pargon
Youngstown
Boys Tennis Champs to Meet Tomorrow Night
New York AP report lists national boys outdoor champion Feank Shields of New York set to face Walter Thomas of Elizabeth New Jersey in the final of the national boys indoor tournament. Shields beat Warren Coen Jr of Kansas City 2 6 6 1 6 1 in semis. Thomas defeated Robert Osman of New York 6 0 6 3.
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New York
T Feank Shields
Walter Thomas
Elizabeth
N. J
Shields
Warren Coen, Jr
Kansas City
Thomas
Robert Os' Man
White Sox Pitcher Sent to Browns in Waiver Move
Chicago reports pitcher Charley Robertson, known for a perfect game, is released by the White Sox to the St. Louis Browns through waivers. Robertson, five years with Chicago, becomes the fifth pitcher to throw a no hit no run no error game, achieved against the Tigers on April 3, 1922.
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White Sox
St. Louis
Chicago
Charley Robertson
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Robertson
Tigers
ERRANT SON OF QUEEN ABANDONS ROYAL FOLD
The Romanian court faced upheaval as Carol of Romania renounced his throne rights and lobbied to stay with his wife. He later wed Princess Helen of Greece, reportedly arranged by Queen Marie to strengthen bonds between Greece and Romania. Reports say Carol and Helen later separated with a possible divorce sought.
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Carol
Mile
Lambrine
Carul
Rumania
Helen
Greece
Constantine
Marie
Romania
Belief of Hoover and 1928 Prosperity Report
The report notes imports around 4.2 billion dollars up about 17 percent with agriculture improving yet farmers carrying debt and market instability. Transportation costs have risen relative to competitor countries. Public works programs aid construction, textiles, automobiles, railways show some improvement amid cautious optimism for overall prospects.
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Middle West
Seaboard
Kaaver
Lhe Automobile
Miners and Operators Deadlocked Over Resume Talks
Reported stalemate in discussions to resume operations outlines mutual views but omits specifics. The dispute centers on the status of check-off practices, with operators deeming it illegal while miners allege ongoing deductions from miners pay for union dues and related items.
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Carl
Governor Trinkle Receives Deer Gift from Pamunkey
Richmond December 31 AP A young deer, a gift from the Pamunkey Indians, was presented to Governor Trinkle by Chief G M Goth and Chief Cook with a delegation. The tribe says the Pamunkey yearly homage to the governor includes a gift, noting a frozen river prevented a string of fish. It was the finest deer killed on the reservation this season.
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Richmond
Babies Born in 2000 To Live Two Centuries
New York experts expect babies born in 2000 A D to live about 209 years. Professor Hornell Hart of Bryn Mawr says future experiences will extend the human life span, per remarks to the American Zoological Society.
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New York
Hornell Hart
Bryn Mawr
American Zoological Society
Headliner Refuses to Act During Rudy Valentino Film
Bridgeport Conn Natcha Ram hova claims headline status at a vaudeville venue and refuses to perform while a Rudy Valentino film plays on screen. She is reportedly married to Valentino, a relationship unclear in duration.
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Headliner
Rudy
Bridgeport. Conn
Natcha Ramhova
Hersal
Rudy Valentino
Fire Damage Hits Greenville Business District
A fire in Greenville North Carolina caused about 150000 dollars in damage early today in the business district. Fire crews from Wachitntan and Favivilla departments assisted after an appeal for help, bringing the flames under control quickly.
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Greenville
Domare
Wachitntan and
Favivilla
Youth Fatally Injured in Automobile Accident
Danville report: Erwin Ferguson 14, son of G. Ferguson, was struck by a car driven by W. G. Hudsonson near Kentucky. He died at a local hospital. Local authorities investigate the accident in the morning hours.
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Danville
Dec
Erwin Ferguson
GC. Ferguson
W. G. Hudsson
Division of the Southern
Kentucky
Trolley dives off track into waters near Tacoma
An 80 foot plunge of a street car into the municipal waterway at Eleventh street last night killed four and injured four. Brakes failed, operator Clyde Stayley claimed airbrakes did not respond. he used the hand brake and reversed as rescue boats and fire units aided in the scene. Known dead include G. E. A. Farrow and Torojiro Obayashi, along with Mrs. Alice Scott and Louis Scott.
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Tacoma
Wash
Eleventh Street
G. E. A. Farrow
Torojiro Obayashi
Alice Scott
Louis Scott
Clyde Styley
Stayley
Walker Will Be First Tammany Mayor in New York
New York December 31 1925 Walker is elected mayor of New York City for a four year term marking the first time Tammany Hall has controlled both the city’s top post and the governor’s chair. Governor Alfred E. Smith and Mayor-elect Walker are described as pure Tammany men. Walker promises immediate steps to reform and modernize the city administration.
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New York
Tames
Walker
America
Greater New York
Tammany Hall
Expan
New York City
Wave
John I. Hylan
Mnet
Alfred, E. Smith
Smith
Huskies Poised For Rose Bowl Clash With Alabama
Pasadena crowds and press forecast a top inter sectional showdown as Washington, the Pacific Coast leader, meets Alabama in the Rose Bowl after sweeping tougher rivals. Alabama supporters anticipate a strong running and passing attack while Washington plans a final workout before the game day. The Huskies were to train then depart by train and auto to a Glendale hotel.
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Pasadena
Gailty
University of Washington
Purple Tornado
Alabama
Crimson’ ‘Tide
North Westerns
Huskies
Washington
Navy
Crimson
Gléndale
End of Yale football great Frank Hinkey dies in North Carolina
New York December 31 AP Frank August Hinkey the silent captain of Yale football in the 1890s died in Southern Pines North Carolina He was famed for tackling style and leadership in clashes such as the 1894 Yale Harvard game Two linemen Hamelfinger and Butterworth recalled his fierce yet clean play amid era of flying wedges and pileups his death marks the passing of one of footballs celebrated figures
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New, York
Frank August Hinkey
Yale
Hiness
Southern Pines
N.C
Hinkey
Giants
Harvard
Springfield
Mass
Hamelfinger
Butterworth
Wrightington
Hinskey
Knerd
Frank Butterworth
Finkey
Triads
Tenman
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C. Neal Bass
Highway Department
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Fortomorrow
Rad Grange
Hoover
Osing
Kapps Alpha Fraternity
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Tammany Man
Erryber
Machines
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