Lark Exonerated Of Blame In Mrs Eaton Death
C T Lark of Gate City who drove the Dodge roadster that struck Mrs W F Eaton and caused her death on December 21 was fully exonerated at a short preliminary hearing before City Judge Hurst. No charges were filed by the city or by W F Eaton. The accident was ruled absolutely unavoidable and a forgiveness letter from Mr Eaton to Mr Lark, read in court, led to the dismissal of the case.
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C. T. Lark
Gate City
Dodge
W. F. Eaton
Hurst
Mr. Lark
Mr. Eaton
Abbot Faces Two Criminal Charges in Sullivan Court
At Blountville, Sullivan County Court tried Jim Abbott on kidnapping and assault and battery. Abbott was acquitted of kidnapping but convicted of the assault charge, fined 150 dollars. Also tried were Don Harmon for liquor transport and Toy Buckles for DUI, with Buckles receiving four months imprisonment. The murder case against Godfrey Miller, accused of shooting Scofield Presnell, was expected later, drawing local attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County Criminal Court
Blountville
Jim Abbott
Jim Ramey
Don Harmon
Godfrey Miller
Miller
Scofield Presnell
Big Creek
Sullivan County
Year 1925 Passes as 1926 Looms in Kingsport
The year 1925 ends tonight with festivities across Kingsport. A main New Year party at Kingsport Press will lead private watch gatherings as 1925 departs at midnight with whistles bells and noise signaling the new year and its unseen prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uts
Kingsport Press
Officers Installed for Liberty Chapter OES 1926
Liberty chapter Order of the Eastern Star installed officers for 1926 at the Masonic hall. Names include Oma Murrell as Worthy Matron and J E Gibson as Worthy Patron with a full slate of officers. The chapter notes a successful year, donations to Nashville Masonic orphanage and home, school support near Kingsport, and continued charitable efforts for infirmary and local charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Chapter Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Oma Murrell
J. E. Gibson
Lille Sullivan
Nannie Stont
Elizabeth Fuller
Elizabeth Shackleford
Maud Smith
Sadie Bunn
Ethel Warrick
Beatrice Carter
Alma Gibson
Ada
Mary Woody
Ruth
Bernice Burgen
Esther
Daisy Cross
Martha
Mary McNeil
Electa
Nannie Turner
Frank Wright
Sentinel
the Marshall
Fthe Warrick
Liberty Chapter
Masonic
Nashville
O. E. S. of Tennessee
Kingsport
Masonic Infirmary
Ineal Order
Library chief to present 1845 Herald at Jackson Day
Nashville will host Andrew Jackson Day with John Trotwood Moore reviewing a rare copy of the Weekly Herald 1845 from New York. The over sheet memorializes General Jackson's funeral in intricate procession detail by the artist.
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Nashville
Tenn
John Trotwood Moore
Andrew Jackson
Old Hickory
New Orleans
Weekly Herald
New York City
Jackson
Governor grants Christmas pardon for Dayton man
Governor Peay issues a belated Christmas pardon to John Wampler of Dayton Rhea county enabling him to return home, find work, and support his destitute wife and two young child. Wampler had been sentenced to 90 days for stealing coal from railroad yards to warm his freezing family. The pardon notes the act was wrong but aims to relieve hardship and prevent further suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peay
John Wampler
Dayton
Rhea County
Wampler
Wilson Day address in Chattanooga echoes on 69th birthday
Lewis S. Pope, commissioner of institutions, gave the Wilson Day address at memorial services in Chattanooga on the 69th birthday of the late war president. He praised Wilson’s first administration for remarkable constructive legislation and noted the rapid mobilization during the second administration and the declaration of war with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis S. Pope
Chattanooga
Mr. Pope
Wilson
Germany
Tennessee highway plans for New Year mirror 1925 spend
Acting state highway commissioner C Neal Bass says New Year construction in Tennessee will be as great as 1925 when 14 390 952 97 dollars were allocated to improve the state system. About 15 000 000 dollars expected for the year with plans already under way for an intensive spring program. This year the department spent 9 579 092 05 dollars on construction 4 009 374 87 on maintenance and 502 486 05 on salaries and overhead.
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Tennessee
C. Neal Bass
Highway Department
Industrial Leaders See 1926 As Peak Prosperity
Industrial leaders forecast 1926 will bring ample credit and rising business followed by a gradual decline. Leonard P Ayres of Cleveland Trust predicts the peak this year with early gains, while Sammel H Thompson notes farmers hold the strongest position since 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard P. Ayres
Cleveland Trust Company
Sammel H. Thompson
The
American Farm Bu
Capital City Society Turmoil Over Rival New Year Balls
Washington society buzzed over rival New Year balls by Mrs. George T. Marye and Mrs. Joseph Leiter amid talk of a social leadership war. Later clarity showed dates misread. Leiter planned only a dinner tonight with a larger event January 22 and a later Marve ball. Mrs Marve denied any war plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Society
Capital
George T. Marye
Russia
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Leiters
Forecasters See 1926 Prosperity Across Nation
James Simpson of Marshall Field and Company predicts a prosperous year for all classes, with stronger business and balanced growth. Walter W. Head of Omaha National Bank expects continued expansion and a correction of remaining disparities in agriculture. Frank L. Carey of the Chicago Board of Trade calls prosperity established, noting healthy farm conditions and better farm credit, with a more equitable balance between farm products and other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reau Federation
James Simpson
Marshall Field and Company
Walter W. Head
Omaha National Bank
Frank L. Carey
Chicago Board of Trade
Peace plan for coal wages stalls with operators
The conference on coal wages backs Governor Pinchot proposal for a wage inquiry board that could raise wages without lifting coal prices. Operators call it unworkable, citing no wage decrease option. The operators’ wage committee works with other coal company reps, and if no progress is made, the joint wage conference vows to work through New Year rather than compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinchot
Consort Murder Plot Ties to Nusbaum Heir Plan
Police linked a consort murder plot to Mrs. Nusbaum and her husband’s estate shakedown. Detectives cite a 50 000 dollar joint tenancy scheme and a coded letter found on suspect Winn, noting plans to stage a house hold hold up or robbery. The letter warns against being in the house when it happens and references slaying. Authorities say Winn’s ties to a stockyards bank robbery and a prior penitentiary sentence for robbery are relevant to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winn
Mellon Optimistic About World Stabilization Outlook
Secretary Mellon in Washington based his optimism for 1926 on improving U S and world conditions. He noted a surplus in the treasury enabling tax cuts and a sounder tax system while European funding agreements prompt signs of better conditions abroad and confidence for continued stabilization next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Washington
Treasury
Europe
Radio program for tomorrow finished broadcast plan
A radio test will rebroadcast to Great Britain and the continent with German stations aiding distribution. New Dispatches from Associated Press will be featured. Big Ben chimes from 6 45 to 7 30, McCormack sings 9 to 10 30, and Park Avenue Baptist Church chimes close the American broadcast 10 30 to 11 30. Participating stations include WIZ Newark New York WRC Washington Schenectady WBZ Springfield KDKA Pittsburgh KYW Chicago KFKX Hastings KOA Denver and KGO Oakland.
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Page One Broadcasting Company
Great Britain
Associated Press
London
McCormack Wil
Park Avenue
WIZ
New York
Newark
N. J
WRC
Washington
Way
Schenectady
WBZ
Springfield
Mass
KDKA
Pittsburgh
KYW
Chicago
KFKX
Hasting
Nebr
KOA
Denver
Colo
KGO
Oakland
Calif
Errant Son of Queen Abandons Royal Fold
Carol of Romania faced a scandal over his civil marriage to Mile. Lambrino and later wed Princess Helen of Greece after shedding his earlier union. Romanian courts ruled the first marriage void, then Helen became his wife, amid reports of a separation and possible divorce. Queen Marie’s alleged influence linked the match to Greek-Romanian ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol
Mile
Lambrino
Rumania
Helen
Greece
Constantine
Marie
Romania
Virginia Clears State's Temporary Debt Before Year End
Richmond Virginia December 31 Governor Trinkle announced that Virginia ends the year with a clean financial slate as the last of 3,950,000 dollars in temporary debt is paid. The state had borrowed to cover school and road funding needs and to keep public operations running. The borrowing was at historically low interest, aside from bond issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Trinkle
New Year Party Plans For Philadelphia Sesqui Centennial
The Liberty Bell will ring at midnight to usher in the new year and Philadelphia’s sesqui-centennial events broadcast by WNP. Colonial costumes will mark a 9 p m reenactment of the Declaration singing in Declaration Chamber while 1776 figures reapply signatures. Churches plan watch services and a pope directed world Catholic service runs eleven to twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
WNP
John Marshall
Governor Trinkle Receives Deer Gift From Pamunkey Tribe
Richmond December 31 The Pamunkey Indians presented Governor Trinkle with a young deer as a yearly tribute. Chief G M Cook led a delegation to explain the frozen river prevented a larger gift of fish. The deer was the finest specimen killed on the reservation this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Babies Born in 2000 Expected to Live 200 Years
New York report says Professor Hornell Hart of Bryn Mawr told the American Zoological Society that babies born in 2000 A.D. may live two centuries due to improving experience and medical progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. D
Hornell Hart
Bryn Mawr
American Zoological Society
Hoover Sees 1926 Prospects Bright Across Sectors
Secretary Hoover notes imports near 4.2 billion dollars, up about 17 percent, with agriculture improving yet burdened by debt and unstable markets. He cites price distortions from Midwest foreign competition and higher transport costs to the seaboard. He foresees continued demand in heavy construction and high production in textiles and clothing. Automobile, railway prospects show improvement, with shipping also improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Seaboard
Heoever
Miners and Operators Deadlocked on Resume Talks
Miners and operators remained at an impasse as discussions clarified each side’s views. The conference explored arbitration with operators favoring it while miners opposed. Mention was made of the check-off practice, detailing union dues deducted from miners’ pay by coal companies, a point operators call illegal, though miners say other items have long been deducted. Miners reportedly stuck to their previous position.
Red Grange Proves Too Swift For Cop
Tampa reporter details Harold Ped Grange being arrested for speeding at 65 mph. Officer stopped his car, bond posted at 25 dollars. In the car were Jim Barnes golf champion Miss Helen Wainwright Olympic swimming champion and Johnny Farrel golf pro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Harold
Grange
Jim Barnes
Helen Wainwright
Johnny Farrel
Youths Clash in Finals of Mid-Winter Golf Meet
In Pinehart North Carolina on December 31 two seventeen year olds contest the title Walter Swoop of Philadelphia faces George T Dunlap Jr of Greenwich Conn for first honors. Swoop beat John D Chapman Greenwich Conn 3 and 1 Dunlap defeated Donald Parson Youngstown 1 up.
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Pinehart
N. C
Walter Swoop
Philadelphia
George T. Dunlap
Swoop
John D. Chapman
Greenwich
Conn
Dunlap
Donald Parson
Youngstown
Boy Tennis Champs to Meet Tomorrow Night
New York December 31 AP Frank Shields of New York, national boys outdoor champion, will meet Walter Thomas of Elizabeth New Jersey in the final round of the national boys indoor tennis tournament tomorrow. In the semi finals today Shields defeated Warren Coen Sr of Kansas City Missouri 2 6 6 1 6 1 while Thomas won from Robert Osman of New York 6 0 6 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Shields
Walter Thomas
Elizabeth
N. Je
Shields
Warren Coen, Sr
Kansas City
Thomas
Robert Osman
White Sox Pitcher Charley Robertson Traded to Browns
Chicago, Dec 31 Pitcher Charley Robertson once of perfect game fame was released by the Chicago White Sox to the St Louis Browns via waiver. Robertson who spent five years with Chicago had pitched a no hit no run no player reach first game against Detroit on April 1 1922 and became the fifth pitcher to achieve that feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charley Robertson
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Robertson
White Sox
Tigers
Trolley Plunges Off Track Into Waters in Tacoma
An 80 foot streetcar plunged from an open drawbridge into the waters at Eleventh Street, killing four and injuring four. The dead are G. E. A. Farrow, Torjiro Obayashi, Mrs. Alice Scott, and Louis Scott, aged five. Brakes blamed. operator Stayley said airbrakes failed, used hand brake, released sand, and reversed. Rescue teams, lifeboats, and fire apparatus aided the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Eleventh Street
G. E. A. Farrow
Torcjiro Obayashi
Alice Scott
Louis Scott
Clyde Styley
Stayley
Fire Department
Headliner Refuses Act During Rudy Valentino Film
Bridgeport, Conn. Natcha Ram bova a vaudeville headliner refuses to perform while a Rudy Valentino film plays on screen. She says he is her husband but separation looms as circumstances unfold in the theatre.
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Headliner
Rudy
Bridgeport. Conn
Natcha Rambova
Rudy Valentino
Youth Fatally Injured In Automobile Accident
Danville reports that 14 year old Irwin Ferguson son of G C Ferguson died after being struck near Kentucky by a car driven by W C Hudson Southern Railway official. The incident occurred in the morning and the youth died this afternoon at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
T Irwin Ferguson
G. C. Ferguson
W. C. Hudson
Northern Division
Southern Railway
Kentucky
Greenville business district fire destroys block in NC
Fire in Greenville North Carolina early today caused about 150000 dollars in damage. A quarter block of business premises was destroyed. Wachington and Farmville fire departments aided by responding swiftly helped contain the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
N.C
Wachineton
Farmville
Kappa Alpha Frat Convention Nearing Closing Banquet Tonight
Richmond Va Dec 31 AP The Kappa Alpha fraternity convention will close today with a banquet after the election of officers late this afternoon. Morning sessions heard committee reports and the session is expected to run to the banquet. Two hours were needed to discuss the proposed Kappa Alpha foundation plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Hanquet
Kappa Alpha Foundation
Walker to become first Tammany mayor in New York
New York December 31 James J Walker will be inducted as mayor for a four year term making him the first Tammany Hall executive to hold both the New York City mayoralty and the governorship in the city’s history Governor Smith and Mayor elect Walker are described as pure Tammany men. Walker plans immediate reorganization and modernization of the city administration to end the feud between the mayor and governor offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Walker
America
Greater New York
Tammany Hall
New York City
John F. Hylan
Alfred E. Smith
Walker
Smith
Washington Huskies Meet Alabama Crimson Tide in Pasadena Showdown
Pasadena news previews an undefeated clash of Washington and Alabama on New Year’s Day 1924. The Huskies arrive from the north amid strong fanfare while Alabama’s Crimson Tide draws eager supporters. Washington plans a Rose Bowl practice at the stadium before the game, with travel by train to Glendale and hotel transfer by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
University of Washington Purple Tornado
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Northwesterns
Washington
Navy
Crimson
Huskies
Glendale
Death of Yale football great Frank Hinkey ends era
New York reports Frank August Hinkey, famed Yale end and captain in 1894, died in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Known as the silent captain, he starred in the rough early days of football with flying wedges and pileups, renowned for hard tackling and a clean, fierce style.
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Frank August Hinkey
Yale
New York
Southern Pines
N. C
Hinkey
Giants
Harvard
Springfield
Mass
Hamelfinger
Butterworth
Wrightington
Frank Butterworth
Hinken
Thas
Connie Ec Vinemen
Hinkes
Tonawanda
Nina
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Lark
Mrs.eaton
Tery
C. E
Consort
Hoover
Red Grange
St. Louis
Tammany Man
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