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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1927

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Montana Senator Presses Senate on Nicaragua Stand

Senator Wheeler of Montana urged the Senate to take a clear position on Nicaragua policy, calling for a public hearing and accusing President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg of withholding facts. He criticized the administration’s handling and described Adolfo Diaz as a pliant American ally while labeling Sacasa as Nicaragua’s constitutional leader.

Washington Dan Senate Wheeler Montana State Department Coolidge Kellore Montanah Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress Nicaragua Juan B. Sacusa Juliberal Adolfo Diaz Nicaravusy

Muscle Shoals Privileges Heads for House Vote

Washington January 26 AP The rules committee decided Muscle Shoals legislation will gain privileged status if the military committee recommends a bid acceptance. Chairman Snell said the panel hopes to dispose of the Shoals property during this session.

Washington Snell

Urges Government Aid In Farmers Marketing

Lexington, Ky Jan 26 Farmers might gain better prices if the government created revolving funds or made loans to cooperative marketing associations McSdaud president and general counsel of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad told the farm and home convention this afternoon He favored government aid but warned against a tiered loan plan that would distort supply and demand and undermine market fundamentals citing legal and economic issues

Lexington McSdaud Louisville and Nashville Railroad Farm and Home Medine Te Soit

Kelloges Secret Nicaragua Statement Publicized

Washington August 26 942 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee decided today to make public the transcript of Secretary Kelloges testimony on the Nicaragua situation.

Kelloge Nicaragua Aban Senate Foseien Relations Committee Todiy Secretuy Kelloge

Liquor Interests Blamed For Crime Debates Prohibition

Washington January 26 A congressman from Michigan asserts liquor interests fund groups opposing prohibition and criticizes enforcement focus at the Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention. Other speakers weigh retrospective analysis of seven years since prohibition and law enforcement versus observance.

Washington Hudson Michigan Women's Christian Temperance Union United States Brewers’ Association Cllagues Gun- Wiltebeaundt Cooper Oltie Ayes Siti Haynes

Coal Miners Seek Shorter Work Day in Wage Talks

Indianapolis January 26 The United Mine Workers wage scale committee considers resolutions demanding no wage cuts and a shorter workday. They prepare for a February Miami conference with employers and miners to set terms for a new wage agreement before a March 31 deadline. The central competitive belt covers Indiana Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. There was no outward sign of dissension at yesterday’s session, officials say.

Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers of America Wolen F. Leak Miami Pla Ors Ellis Convent Petitive Peeriun Une Uy Mlingis Iidiana Ohio Pennsylvaniiats

Tennessee Senate Rejects Intangible Tax Plan and Bus Bill Moves

Tennessee's general assembly session sees the Senate refuse to act on a proposed constitutional amendment taxing intangible property and select Henry E. Colton as state election commissioner. A new bus regulation bill and a motor vehicle commission plan divide administration allies, with Senator Locke proposing a separate board and Horton and Bratton pushing a broader reform package.

Nashville State Senate Henry E. Colton Middle Tennessee Tennessee General Assembly S. R. Bratton Obio Austin Peay Senate Doubles Henry Davidson John Brown Shelby Colton Cotton A. D. Gurst Shelbyville Curtis Peay T.C. Locke Lawrence Henry H. Horton Bratton Locke Tennessee Superintendent of Taxation State Commissioner of Finance and Taxation Lockie

Ohio River rises toward 69 feet amid floods in Ohio and Kentucky

Cincinnati reports the Ohio river may reach about 69 feet tonight after a week of flooding that has hit Kentucky and Ohio lowlands. The river rises at about one inch per hour, with relief agencies aiding residents while transport is disrupted and buses substitute for streetcars. Rail service operates from temporary terminals as the Central Union Depot approaches are blocked. A separate note mentions a large British fleet gathering for deployment toward Chinese waters.

Cincinnati Ohio Kentucky Pennsylvania Louisville Central Union Depot

Texas Pastor Reenters Ministry After Acquittal

Austin reports Rev. Frank Norris acquitted on murder charges in the Dexter Chipps slaying last July. The jury found self defense as Chipps allegedly threatened Norris when visiting the study. Norris, a long time evangelist, had faced prior arson and perjury indictments. he plans to resume leadership at his Fort Worth church tonight.

Austin Texas Frank Norris Lr. Worth Dexter Chipps Norris Jones R. Hamilton H. Cg, Meacham Fort Worth Hamilton Thut Dexter E. Chipps, Jr

Labor to Front in General Assembly

Labor leaders claim the compensation act is ineffective due to inadequate executives. In Nashville Tennessee, January 86, labor game to the forefront in the legislature as contributory negligence and workers compensation proposals are aired. Continued on page six.

LABOR General Assembly Nashville Tenn

Britain Protects Holdings in China

British land and naval forces are converging on China to protect British life and property amid escalating hostilities. Officials in London express hope for an amicable settlement even as naval units move to safeguard interests. Continued on page six.

Britain China London Nak

College House Cleaning Needed, Ayers Speaker

New Orleans La Jan 2044 The battle for clean athletics in southern colleges has advanced but a general house cleaning is needed in some institutions including Baptist colleges GC Coolingham president of Lewisidna College Pineville La an officer in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Association told the Southern Baptist Education Association today Mr Cottinghan citing laxity in enforcement of athletic regulations at Furman University John B Stetson University and Baylor University Colleges slow time to act is a regret he said and would aid the cause if institutions raise their banners.

New Orleans Baptist Coolingham Lewisidna College Pineville Southern Collegiate Athletic Association Southern Baptist Education Association Cottinghan Furman University John B. Stetson University Baylor University Baptis Ostic

Coat Made by Andrew Johnson Shown at Tennessee Tailors Convention

Memphis Tenn Jan 26 One notable exhibit at this week’s tailor convention is a coat stitched by Andrew Johnson in 1854 while he was Tennessee governor. The long black garment, preserved by Judge Pepper’s family and later the Pepper heir, was loaned to the state archives and history department for display through librarian John Trotwood Moore.

Andrew Johnson Menphis Tenn Tennes Johnson United States Tennessee Greeneville W. OW. Popper Little East Ten Nessee Town Popper Judge Pepper State of Tennessee Department of Archives and History Tailors' Convention John Trotwood Moore

Mother and Babies Die in Fire Near Stone Hill Camps

In Warren Pennsylvania a mother Mrs. Clarence B Mills age 33 and two of her five children died in a fire that destroyed their home on Stone Hill near summer camps. She had previously escaped with three older children and a man named John Seely lived with the family. The husband was away at a lumber camp.

Peaches Mother Aids Divorce Trial In New York

White Plains New York January 26 mothers Carolyn Heenan and her friend Catherine Mayer testified to support Frances Peaches Heenan Browning in the divorce case with Edward Browning wealthy New York realtor. They described a life of quarrels fear and control while Browning kept letters from women and a diary prior to marriage.

White Plains N. Y Carolyn Heenan Catherine Mayer Frances Peaches Heenan Browning Edward W. Browning New York Mr. Browning Henry Epstein

Railroad Granted Permit to Fill Building Plans in Kentucky Virginia

Interstate Commerce Commission examiners recommended that the Louisville and Nashville rail line pursue a full construction program to connect with the Clinchfield system. Plans include 14 miles from Chevrolet Kentucky to Hagan Virginia at about 5.29 million dollars, with two alternative routes via Speers Ferry Virginia and Ulvah Kentucky, totaling roughly 15.68 million and 6.97 million respectively. The commission will decide before binding.

Washington Louisville and ‘Nashville Railroad Commerce Commission Louisville and Nashville Atlantic Coast Wing Clinchfield Virginia Kentucky I. C Chevrolet Hagan Tr Alsa Interstate Railroad Norton Miller's Yard Vnner Seeor’s Ferry Ulvah Chad G vralet-Hagan Tthe

Neal Files Write For A Rehearing In Scopes Case

Nashville Tenn Jan 26 Attorney General reports a petition for a rehearing in Tennessee s antievolution case. Dr J I New Orleans senior counsel for John T Scopes filed yesterday. Neal cites four grounds to protect the defense pending next move after the Tennessee Supreme Court recently upheld the act but reversed on a technicality and recommended dismissal.

Nashville Tenm Tennessee Attoney General Petitio Rns Jol I New John T. Scopes Neal Scopes Tennessee Supreme Court

Weather Outlook for Virginia and Tennessee Briefly Then

Virginia shows mostly cloudy nights with likely snow in the south and colder conditions statewide. Tennessee expects cloudy skies and much colder temperatures with possible rain or snow in the east and central areas tonight, continuing into Thursday.

Virginia South Tennessee

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Kellogc L. and N. Railroad Clinchfield Road United Mine Workers J. Frank Norris Seeon Ayers Peaches Browning John E. Mack Aynfe Interstate Commerce Commission Speers Ferry U. 3 C. L. Bunn
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