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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1939
Page
1
fragments describe a chaotic scene involving two prisoners shot during an attempted breakout at Alcatraz. The report mentions committees, relief discussions, and political figures debating funding and policy, with references to congressional leaders and appropriations.
The report notes unsettled conditions across regions including the northeast and southeast with some areas remaining dry. It mentions mostly cloudy skies in Ken Teoky with gusty winds and potential showers, and hints at marine impacts along coastlines tonight into Saturday.
Chicago January 13 A brother in law of Dr Gordon E Mordoff the elder defendant in the Sonny Boy baby paternity case of 1956 confessed to killing physician Willer L Sterns deputy chief for detectives locating a pistol at the rear of his South Side home Jehu itinn 83 admitted the crime after his arrest Quinn claimed the slayer targeted Mordoff and shot him as he entered the Wilmette suburb clinic The confession ties to a complex motive surrounding the high profile case and related disputes
Utilities Commission presses for a probe into utility tax and rate structures as the legislature nears inauguration. Commissioner Johnson cautions that limited funds may hinder full investigations, while proposals aim to empower inquiries into the transfer of costs between private and public electric systems.
A parent acknowledging their son's death declares him "better off dead" in a case tied to a lengthy court battle. The narrative names Attorney Sette Weber and others amid a trial atmosphere with references to burial, medical outcomes, and the notion of a benevolent death. The piece blends prose satire and legal tension, ending with notes on an incurable condition and the moral weight of the decision.
Croppers shiver amid cold weather conditions near New Madrid as protests spread across the region. Reportedly, long delays and frozen roads hinder mobility while residents blamed authorities for slow responses.
In foggy Alcatraz, five hardened prisoners including Arthur Bark er Barker fought a water escape attempt reaching the shore before guards opened fire. Barker was wounded critically, others injured or captured as guards surrounded the island and rumors spread of a similar 1937 incident.
The Securities and Exchange Commission charges Associated Gas and Electric with overstating its 1934 property count by about 3170,000. The firm, with assets over 1,000,000,000, allegedly made misleading statements on facts. A hearing is set in Washington to decide on delisting shares on various exchanges.
Kingsport announces a new business and office building to be erected on Broad street between Montgomery Ward and Huddle Electric Company. Attorneys Bandy and Dr Smith own the site. Excavation and foundation work have been let with structural bids to follow. The 50 by 130 foot structure will be among the city’s largest commercial blocks, offering 35 second floor offices.
New York January 13 Colonel Jacob Ruppert owner of the New York Yankees died today at 10 28 a m after months of illness. The bachelor with vast real estate holdings left an estate valued between 7 000 000 and 10 000 000. A Catholic last rites were administered and a bulletin said he rested easily before a final decline.
A Cleveland ad fragment shows a downtown street supervisor and an excavation engineer promoting a housepaper advertisement. They claim shifting shovel work could increase profits, noting preparations for a demonstration house and a Friday event.
Secretary of State Uhall accepted an invitation by Senator O Mahaney to draft a legislative proposal for a congressional investigation of tariff lobbyists in Washington. Publisher Brown notes gated efforts to shape press coverage while locals discuss flood aid and Chinese arms imports rising via overland routes.
Britain presses for a peace appeal as Hitler allegedly urges Mussolini to delay any new demands. German reports say the message was delivered to Ciano in Rome during Chamberlain's Rome visit. Mussolini’s position, Munich outcomes, and potential Italian moves loom as Allied diplomacy unfolds.
In a dispatch from Lerida dated January 18, insurgent forces announced the seizure of Tortosa, a key strongpoint on the Ebro near Barcelona. The Moroccan corps reportedly breached government defenses on the river’s northeast bank and completed the occupation of Tortosa, a principal town on the Mediterranean coast held since the insurgents’ spring advance.
The secretary of state Hull agreed to draft a legislative tariff proposal following an invitation by Senator O Mahoney. Reportedly the plan includes a congressional investigation into charity matters in Washington and touches on sugar lab issues amid partisan debate.
Nashville lawmakers introduced two major bills as the Legislature met after a brief weekend session. One measure by Senator Craig would require municipalities acquiring private power facilities to seize formerly built plants. A second bill by Senator Hamilton seeks to reduce the seven month term to five, amid cautious administration support and potential utilities regulation to limit revenue losses from public ownership. Governor-elect Cooper has not committed on a gas tax cut, while utilities study options loom.
Berlin reports the German government declined in principle to grant Americans in Germany the special rights sought by the United States. The note dated Dec. 30 stated that differential treatment based on race or creed would not be guaranteed. discussions would address individual cases. The exchange followed Nazi anti Jewish measures in November and involved U.S. requests to preserve treaty rights for American citizens abroad.
A brief obituary like report from Nashville notes Gladys, a young girl, died at Vanderbilt Hospital after December illness and multiple blood transfusions. Despite donors from the World War era and Christmas gifts, her system failed to respond to new blood and she passed away, ending a weeks long effort to recover before Christmas.
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