Governor Horton Enters Tennessee Gubernatorial Race
Nashville TN January 30 Governor Henry Horton formally announces his candidacy for renomination in the Democratic primary He pledges to continue Governor Peay's pledges and outlines a plan to abolish the state tax on land He says the current system burdens farmers and landowners and envisions eliminating the land tax in the next legislature Horton a Lewisburg native and former Senate Speaker assumed office after Governor Peay's death last October
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Nashville
Tenn
Henry c. Horton
Armiat
Austin Peay
Lam
Horton
Lewisburg
Marshall County
Senate
Peay
Irrigated Desert Land Yields 83.30 an Acre
In Carlsbad New Mexico the federal irrigation project crop value for 1927 totaled 1,897, RYO, averaging 3.80 per acre. Cotton led with 13,403 bales worth 1,92,563 dollars, the season’s largest income, and the project notes desert land benefited from added water over two decades.
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Carlsbad
Professor Williams to chair Cornell political science
Dr Bruce Williams professor of political science at the University of Virginia has been elected to the chair of political science at Cornell and has accepted the appointment effective next session. A Virginian graduate of VPI and Johns Hopkins, he is a World War II veteran. Plan coal merger in West Virginia 5 3 million deal. A New York syndicate of five companies plans the merger of coal properties in Raleigh and Wyoming Counties for 39 0 thousand dollars. the Sullivan properties now under a receiver were bid in by G W Hinkley of New York for eastern interests.
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Charlottesville
Bruce Williams
University of Virginia
Cornell University
Williams
Johns Hopkins University
Charleston
W. Va
Raleigh
Wyoming Counties
West Virginia
New York
John Sullivan
Sullivan
G. W. Hinkley
Weather outlook for Virginia and Tennessee today and tomorrow
Cloudy for Virginia with a possible new beginning late tonight or Tuesday and warmer conditions on Tuesday. Tennessee sees rain late tonight or Tuesday, warmer tonight and colder Tuesday in the western area. Data from U S weather station here by C L Bunn with 6 pm readings.
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Virginia
Tennessee
U. S
C. L. Bunn
Death of General Douglas Haig shocks Britain
London reports the death of Field Marshal Douglas Haig at 60 after heart disease. The wartime commander of British forces in France and Belgium is remembered for leading Allied victory in 1918 and for postwar relief efforts for disabled soldiers and families. He originated the poppy appeal used to raise funds for veterans. Continued on page four.
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London
Ean Douglas Haig
France
Belgium
Marshal Joch
General Tershing
Unite States
Earl Haighs
Flanders
Great Britain
Karl Haig
Sata
Man killed for money confession in Oklahoma case
Charles Edwards 28 confessed in HarrisonArkansas after 13 hours of questioning by Missouri and Arkansas officers to murdering Sherman Thompson 30 a farmer near Eufaula Oklahoma on December 10 to marry Thompsons wife and collect a $2000 life policy Edwards had followed the couple to Eufaula after being employed on the Thompson farm saying the confession was obtained in a signed statement detailing the slayings motive and affair with Mrs Thompson
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Springfield
Hooker
Charles Edwards
Harrison, Ark
Sherman Thompson
Thompson
Eufaula
Oklahoma
Boone County
Arkansas
Edwards
Harrison
Eufauia
Submarine S-3 Separated En Route to Cuba Missing
The Navy reports the S-3, sister ship of S-4, parted from the submarine control force while en route from Hampton Roads to Guantanamo Bay and has not been heard since late Saturday. Eight officers and 33 men are aboard, with Saratoga and seven other subs aiding search near Cape Hatteras in rough weather. The vessel disappeared during a rain squall, with others noting such losses are not unusual in bad seas. Continues on page four.
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Jun
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Guanatamo
Cuba
Navy Department
Cape Hatteras
Saratoga
Camden
P. W. Warren
Springfield
Illinois
Department
W. F. Weddner
Charles B. Garvin
Jose M. Cabannilias
Portsmouth
N. M
Navy Yard
Brumby
Sho
Provincetown
Mass
Egroupe
Lindy Apologizes for Arriving Late in Venezuela Flight
Charles A. Lindbergh arrived at Maracay after a 650 mile flight from Bogota and apologized to President Gomez for keeping him waiting. Fog near Ortiz and a detour toward Higuerete delayed him about ten hours before he landed at Cararas. The Spirit of St. Louis then followed the road to the flying field amid an eager crowd.
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Venezuela
Maracay
Here
Bogota
Colombia
Charles A. Lindbergh
Gomez
Lindbergh
Ortiz
Caracas
Higuerete
Cararas
Spirit of
Agala
Washington
Chamberlin to Attempt Record Thursday Across Nation
Clarence Chamberlin plans a cross country tour of the United States to seek support for a new endurance flight record. He aims to beat the 52 hours 23 minutes 7 seconds mark set in the previous attempt, with a Thursday start tentatively scheduled and contingencies for a possible 24 hour delay. Williams and Martine accompany him, fueling ahead with a tank car of aviation gasoline en route to sustain the effort.
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Richmond
Clarence Chamberlin
New York
Germany
Roger Williams
Chamberlin
A. R. Martine
C Field
L. L
Martine
Lenal
Teachers Praised For Saving Pupils In Prosperity
Prosperity Tennessee residents praised two teachers, Madeline Wite and Kathleen Sullivan, for saving more than 40 pupils at Prosperity school minutes before a tornado struck Holmes Creek school in DeKalb County, killing four children. Parents rallied around the ruins, tears flowing as gratitude poured in for the educators.
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Prosperity
Tenn
Holmes Creek
Madeline Wite Aml Kathlen
Sullivan
DeKalb County
Couple in critical condition after Culpepper fire kills three children
CHARLOTTESVILLE VAAP Mr and Mrs Clarence Preacher, injured by a blaze that gutted their Culpepper home, remain in critical condition at the University of Virginia hospital. The fire fatally burned three of their children and caused extensive burns to Mr Preacher.
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Charlulle Sylbun
Din
Clarence Preacher
Culpepper
University of Virginia Hospital
Preacher
Eight Arrested in Late Chicago Raid
Chicago police announced eight arrests after raids on near Northside locations linked to a so called bomb trust. Detectives say a planned bombing targeted the Lawn dale Isolation hospital and tied to threats against Mayor Thompson and associates, following prior bombings and intimidations.
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Chicago
Cthcargo
Vondaclert
Bomeusst
Northside
Lkwndale Isolation Hospital
Thompson
Choir Sings While Leader Unconscious at Church Service
In Chicago on a Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church a preacher and a singer were knocked unconscious during a service after a confrontation over singing notes. Deacon Thomas Chapman used a blackjack to strike Casey Jones, stopping the harmony as George McGavock and others intervened. Sergeant Mulvihill arrived to restore order while the choir continued singing.
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Cincago
Friendship Baptist Church
Thomas Chapman
Casey McCurick Jones
George Washington McGavock
Chapman
Mulvihill
McGavock
Deacon Chapman
Jones
Johnson City Murder Sparks Car Escape Tale
In Johnson City Tennessee on Saturday Henry Sealf and his divorced wife Bess Taylor allegedly fled in a cay owned by Sealf's stepfather John Lowdy after Frank Sawyer Jr. was stabbed to death at Mrs. Taylor's home. Police say Sealf is sought as Sawyer's slayer with investigators noting possible intent to kill his former wife. Sawyer, a world veteran and foreman of Happy Valley Homes, will have funeral services at the National Sanitarium. Other notes mention Morrow’s Havana Mexico City trip and Ibanez remarks on Spain.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Henry Sealf
Bess Taylor
Scalf
John Lowdy
Unaka Avenue
Frank M. Sawyer
Taylor
Seals
Sawyer
Lowdy
Scald
Happy Valley Homes, Inc
Irish executive to post under threat of life
London dispatch reports James McNeill, former Irish high commissioner, leaving for Dublin with armed guards as he prepares to become Governor General of the Irish Free State. Newspapers cite a plotted assassination while Dublin extremists alleged to threaten British sovereignty link. no official confirmation yet.
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London
James McNeill
Dublin
McNeill
The
Daily Express
the Daily
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Scotland Yard
McNeil
River Bridge at Bluff City Opens to Light Traffic
Bluff City officials reopened the river bridge to light passenger auto traffic after last Thursday’s collapse under a heavy truck. Heavy traffic and E-Track cargo will wait for repairs. guard rails, missing since the incident, are to be added within a day or two to prevent skating on icy surfaces.
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Bluff City
Graphic Tale of Athletic Events Gets Holy Place
In New York on January 30 a corner of the Cathedral of St John the Divine was dedicated to a stained glass window funded by sports, with Julian S Myrick as chair of the sports and games committee. Bishop Manning spoke of linking soul religion with body sport and Davis noted the Davis Cup’s historic role. The ceremony featured a wind swept open space awaiting the panel depicting athletic competition.
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New York
Jar
Cathedral of
St. John the Divine
William T. Mannin
Episcopal Pheuyhh
World of Sport
Julian S. Myrick
Sports and Games Committee
Manning
Lobbyists Begin Work in Virginia State Capitol
In Richmond Virginia lobbyists press lawmakers on key measures as the General Assembly opens. A proposed change to the highway commission would add district representation, while critics warn of ward politics. The Page bill to end contingent fees for justices draws strong interest amid dry and wet factions. Continued on page four.
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State Capitol
Richmond
General Assembly
House
State Highway Commission
Danville
Hickman Judge Faces Tough Jury Decision In Sanity Trial
Los Angeles January 30 Superior Judge J J Trabucco faced a crucial call in the William Edward Hickman sanity case. The prosecution sought additional juror challenges while the defense urged preserving the nine jurors chosen, with possible changes to the panel. A decision could come as depositions and early defense testimony begin, including potential testimony from Hickman’s mother.
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Los Angeles
J. J. Trabucco
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Hickman
Insany
Alleged Thief Set for Court Trial in Richmond
Carl M. King, brought from Seattle, faces charges of taking jewelry valued at $22,000 from the home of R. Gi. Cabell. A hearing held yesterday in Richmond is scheduled for February 8 to prepare for his court trial.
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Richmond
Carl M. King
Seattle
R. Gi. Cabell
President seeks 100000 for pink bollworm fight in Texas
President Coolidge asked Congress for a supplemental appropriation of 100000 to combat the pink bollworm in Texas. The request arrives amid efforts to bolster agricultural protection and pest control nationwide.
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Washington
Texas
Congress
Coolidge
Fire destroys First Presbyterian Church in Greeneville
Early morning blaze leveled the First Presbyterian church and Sunday school in Greeneville, damaging only the church property and sparing surrounding businesses. Investigators cite defective wiring as the likely cause. The 90 year old colonial structure, with later Sunday school additions, housed a pine organ and several pianos and carried insurance estimates around 20 000 to 35 090 dollars. Pastor Dr. Jere A. Moore led the church through a growth period and rebuilding plans are being considered.
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Tesn
Dan
Greeneville
First Presbyterian Church
Livell
Alleghany Mountains
Jere.a. Moore
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