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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1925

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Baroness of Java Killed After Fall From Ritz Window

New York July 8 The Baroness Helen Zur Nueklen of Java Dutch East Indies died from a seventh floor fall at the Ritz Carlton after a late night visit with friends She wore an elaborate gown and jewels and authorities say she may have feinted before toppling the window death is ruled accidental pending further investigation The countess formerly Helen Carruthers of San Antonio Texas.

Associated Pos New York Helen Zur Nueklen Java Dutch East Indies Ritz Carlton Helen Carruthers San Antonio Texas

Portrait of Architect Walter to be sent to U S government

A grandson of Thomas U Walter of Havana plans to forward a portrait of the architect who designed the Capitol wings to the United States government when Congress convenes in December. Walter designed multiple public buildings in Washington and Girard College in Philadelphia and died in 1887.

Rnsoeied Havana Thomas J Walter Clark Walter Havin United States Congress Capitol Washington Fillmore Girard College Philadelphia

English Spend Almost Billions on Social Service

London reports William Graham, financial secretary to the treasury, states that England spends about five billion on social scr n. He notes local authorities raise $800 million annually from local taxes, double the 1924 level, and $1 billion of taxpayers' money from a $4 billion budget is handed to local authorities for social services.

London England Willian Graham Treasury

Free of cattle restrictions lifted in Warwickshire area

Restrictions imposed by the ministry of agriculture due to foot and mouth use in Warwickshire Northamptonshire counties have been withdrawn. Row restrictions remain in force across Great Britain for the period since the outbreak of 1925.

Fondon Ministry of Agriculture Warwick Northampton Great Britain

Markets Update Amid Shaky Cattle Trade

Market notes show mixed signals as cattle futures waver and grain prices drift. Traders gauge demand and seasonal shifts while major exchanges report steady activity in limited volumes.

Southeastern Oil plant destroyed by fire in Chattanooga

Fire destroyed the Southeastern Oil Company's local plant in Chattanooga and menaced nearby property. Loss is estimated at $100,000. The blaze started when an oil truck driver left the meter running during loading.

Press Chattanooga Southeastern Oil Company

German Infant Mortality Reduced by Half Since War

Berlin statistics show infant death rates are much lower than pre war levels. In the third quarter of 1920 the rate was about half that of the years before World War I. Authorities credit the cold late year weather as especially beneficial for infants in their first year.

Berlin

Plan for Kagoshima Shanghai air route eyed in Diet

Tokyo July 8 sources say a regular air service between Kagoshima and Shanghai is being considered and is likely to be introduced in the Diet. If approved, the line would operate as a private venture carrying passengers and cargo.

Tokyo Kagoshima Shanghai Kagoshinas

Canine Caddy Clears Up Lost Golf Ball Mystery

At Edgebrook Golf Course in Chicago the mystery of missing balls near the woods ends as Roger, a trained bird dog, is credited with recovering them. A boy with the dog demonstrated its skill at the first tee while onlookers praised the animal.

Chicago Edgebrook Roger Agurse

Company seeks injunction to bar Inter-Southern Life board

A federal petition filed in Louisville asks a court to restrain Inter-Southern Life Insurance Company directors from acting further. It alleges attempted installation of Jushes Dufffin as president and challenges an allegedly illegally increased board. The suit seeks to halt consideration of a state exam overseen by Insurance Commissioner Disley.

Associated Pro Louisville Inter-Southern Life Insurance Company Onst Jushes Dufffin Saulley Samuel

Briefs Prepared for Langley Ligschulin Trial

Pro se Covington Kentucky July briefs completed by Sawyer Smith United States attorney in Langley and Congressman Milton Lipschultz case. Briefs submitted to the court of appeals. District attorney says Langley and Lipschultz guilty and the verdict should be affirmed. Case involves whiskey shipments from Belle Anderson Kentucky distillery on permits issued from Philadelphia prohibition office. Testimony showed Langley received funds from Mortimer of Washington and used trucking privileges to move the whiskey.

Associated Pro Se Covington S—Sawyer* Smith United States John W. Langley Milton Ligschulin Philadelphia United States Court of Appeals Langley and Lipschultz Belle Anderson Kentucky Prohibition Office Langley

Hearing Planned on Postal Rates Across Country

Plans were completed to join a congressional committee for hearings in various parts of the country on workings of the new postal rates.

Washington Congressional Committee

Stockholder moves against President Faddin as board plans change

A stockholder acting for others alleges President Faddin will be retired by the board of directors in a motion expected to occur tomorrow. The claim centers on actions taken by the board and possible leadership changes.

Har Nother Faddin Board of Directors

Friday Promises to Bring Dayton Biggest Day in History

Dayton braces for Friday as visitors flood in for the Scopes trial era. Prices for auto storage will rise Friday and vendors plan to curb profiteering while authorities monitor stand prices. Dr John R Neal and John Thomas Scopes arrive. Clarence Darrow expected Thursday with prosecutors ready to challenge expert testimony.

Associated Press Dayton Jongs John BR. Neal John Thomas Scopes Cookeville Chicago Clarence Darrow Rapoats

Armour Grain Co to Reenter Chicago Board of Trade

Armour Grain Company, largest unit in the grain marketing cooperative, moved to re-enter trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. The move preserves its old name and associates in Chicago as of July.

Associated Prom Chicago Armour Grain Company Cooperative Grain Marketing Company Chicago Board of Trade

Essary Speaks at S N P A Convention

Rasheville North Carolina July 8 Associated Press reports J Fred Essary of the Baltimore Sun Bureau at Washington told Southern Newspaper Publishers Association members that reporters must first be self respecting and uphold dignity in their columns. He warned against false stories about presidents and noted the growth of southern newspaper bureaus in Washington.

Associated Press Rasheville N. C Nust J. Fred Essary Baltimore Sun Washington Nefave Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Wilson Government Center South Maintions

Argentines Push Student Exchanges With United States

At a Buenos Aires meeting the Argentine section of the International Educational Institute urged expanding exchange of graduates with American and Argentine universities. They proposed language chairs in host countries, teaching opportunities to cover living costs, and a language requirement to qualify for professorships. An American plan to send a Domestics Economy lecturer to Buenos Aires was accepted, and Edward F. Feeley was tasked to resume negotiations for technical scholarships in U.S. industries.

Buenos Aires International Educational Institute Agventine Thi Institut Coombis University Edward F. Feeley United States

British firms win contracts for London projects

Contracts totaling 17 500 000 dollars have been awarded to British firms in connection with a major London program. The awards cover a range of services in the new project initiatives under government guidance.

London

Genna Gangster Shot Twice in Chicago Street Attack

Tony Genna, third Genna brother wounded in six weeks amid gangster feuds in Chicago. He was shot twice by unknown assailants while walking near a kidnapping ring crime scene and later appeared in criminal court on related charges. He remained conscious and vowed to identify his attackers.

Tie Associated Chicago Tony Genna Genna Beer Ronnera Gen+ na Joseph Longrelli Fant Ascailants

London Hosts Major International Conferences This Year

The Apoelated Press notes London as a world conference hub with about 700 American and Canadian doctors at a recent meeting. The world railways conference by the Institute of Civil Engineers closed July 2, and an international bankers conference is planned for August with bankers from leading cities worldwide. The year also features international tennis and polo matches.

Apoelated London World Railways Institute of Civil Engineers

Bourbon News Sold to Ohio Editor in Kentucky

The Bourbon News, a long running semi weekly paper from Bourbon County, was sold today by owner Mrs Swift Champ to Garl Johnson of Circleville Ohio. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Paris Bourbon News Kentucky Swift Champ Garl Johnson Circleville Ohio

Osteopathic Specialists Hold Convention Toronto

The American Osteopathic Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology opens in Toronto for four days with Drs Ruddy Deason Edwards LaRue and Watters leading clinics. The International Osteopathic convention is set for July 6 to 11. Grapefruit becomes a regular morning diet item in Britain.

Assocated Press Toronto American ‘Osteopathic Society “of Opthalmology and Otolaryngology J. Ruddy Los Angeles Jerome M.watters Newark Great Britain

University of Tennessee Wins Permit for Practice House

Knoxville July 8 University of Tennessee secured permits to build a modest two story practice house at 1230 Avenue. Cost estimated at 0 dollars. The home will support the home economics department and be used for practice and training on the same lot.

Knoxville Tenn University of Tennessee Avenue

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