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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1931

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War With Japan Urged On China By Chiang Kai-Shek

Hong Kong July 22 AP The insurgent Canton government received telegrams from Chang Taetting of Manchuria urging a united Chinese war against Japan. Chiang Kai-Shek allegedly offered to resign and proposed All-Chinese unity to mobilize troops toward the Korean border. The Canton government reportedly did not approve the plan and no action was taken. The tangle involves Chiang, the Nanking regime, and northern forces amid a broader Sino Korean conflict and Manchuria unrest.

Hong Kong Canton Chang Such Ding Manchuria Chaing Kai-Shek Lancer China Dipu Whe Chiang Channg Kailke Shes Dapanvee Tilly Chinese Nationaliat Nanking

Drug Stores Not General Stores

VEMPINS of Knox pees at the Tennessee Pharmaceutical Association convention arguing the drug store of the future will keep soda fountains as an institution of the drug store and should not become a general merchandise emporium. He warns against turning the store into a place focused on fees, wheeling woods, dainty sandwiches, or excessive nondrug offerings.

Vempins Duty Ck. Heineieh Knox Pee Tennessee Pharmaceutical Association

Rum Convention Stirs New York Liquor Price Fight

The New York American reports July 22 that Atlantic seaboard runners and boot oysters gather in New York for a convention aimed at stabilizing liquor prices. One runner claims a rival cut his price from eight dollars to two fifty per case after being transported ashore from a turn row.

New York The New York American Alantic Seaboard Turn Row

Kinney Indicted for Murder in Memphis

Mrs. Stacy Kinney is indicted for murder in Memphis for the July 6 death of her husband Stacy Kinney. She told police her husband beat her and advanced on her with a brake stick when she shot him. She is free on $5,000 bond. Indictment returned yesterday.

Memphis Stacy Kinney

Confederate Vets Refuse Lincoln Celebration Participation

NASHVILLE Tenn July 22 AP The United Confederate Veterans will not take part in a proposed Abraham Lincoln celebration. Commander in chief General C A DeSaussure of Memphis says Lincoln is among those he would least want his descendants to follow. Governor Sampson invited Union figures to attend. The adjutant general notes the organization opposes joining with Grand Army of the Republic to exalt Lincoln. The October 4 6 Hodgenville Kentucky event moves forward without Confederate participation.

Nashville Tenn United Confederate Soteramm Abraham Lincoln C. A. DeSaussure Memphis Lincoln DeSaussure Flam D Sampson Kentucky Hodgenville Harry Rene Leu Nasaville Veteran Organization Lee DeSausgure Sampyon Mr. Lincoln Sampson John J. Pershing Grand Army of the Republic Omy Jland

Weather outlook with scattered thunder showers

Tennessee to see partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with scattered thunder showers and little temperature change. Virginia mostly fair tonight and Thursday, with afternoon showers possible in the southwest. Winds become variable and moderate from the northwest. Temperatures similar to yesterday and the previous year’s readings. Rain yesterday in inches noted. Readings taken at 6:00 by T. C. Harris, U.S.W.O.

Tennessee Virginia

Clemency Sought for Albert Pall in Naval Lease Case

Washington July 22. The Justice Department is studying clemency for Albert B Fall despite no direct petition. An exception allowed by a presidential ruling prompted inquiries from Senators Catting and Bratton of New Mexico and the state legislature. Fall, prisoner 6991, was fined 100000 and sentenced to one year and a day for naval oil reserve leases. Interst ate Commerce Commission adjourns railroad rate hearing to August 31.

Washington Albert B. Pall Hoover Justice Department Bus | Department Catting and Bratton New Mexico White House Fall James A. Pinch Germany Commerce Department Moscow Shaw Pets Russia

Phoenix Brewery Seized by Prohibition Agents in New York

Prohibition agents seized the five story Phoenix Brewery in New York after a night raid led by Administrator Andrew McCampbell. More than 30 agents used bars and battering rams. 50 employees escaped, four men were arrested. The plant, valued around 1.0 million, is described as modern with automatic fillers and refrigerating machinery. U.S. Attorney Medalie announced plans to confiscate the buildings and site.

New York Fedora Prohibition Phoenix Andrew McCampbell U. S Medalie Phoenix Brewery Consumers

France hid disarmament memo from League of Nations

Paris papers showed little interest in France's disarmament memorandum to the League of Nations. The foreign office summary was printed widely, while L Echo de Paris alone published the full text, reflecting nationalist opposition to Briand's policy.

France League of Nations Paris Foreign Office L'Echo de Pais Briand

Museum Receives Autogiro Willow At Smithsonian

In Grove, Pa, the first autogiro town in America dispatched the autogiro Willow from Pitcairn Field to Washington. James G. Ray, vice president of Autogiro Company, piloted the craft to land at the Smithsonian grounds for display among historic aircraft.

Grove Dalu America Pitcairn Field Washington Smithsonian Institution James G. Ray Autogiro Company of America White House

U. S. Moves to Aid, Citizen Held for Killing Chinaman

The State Department instructed the American Legation at Peiping to ensure Dr. Francis F. Tucker the proper treatment under extra territorial treaties while he remains in Chinese custody. A detailed statement by Tucker describes a hospital staffer possibly stealing funds, leading to a confrontation with a janitor who was killed after a burglary attempt. Consul Meinhardt asked for Tucker’s surrender to Chinese authorities.

Washington State Department Peiping Francis F. Tucker Department Johnson Tucker American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Techow Perping Mission Hospital jSkeleton Key Dr. Tucker Tsinantu Carl D. Meinhardt

Excursion Boat Center of Fight on Detroit River

On July 22 on the Detroit river an excursion steamer carrying about 1,000 church youths was caught in a chase with liquor runners. A bullet wounded Arthur Gajeski, 23, aboard the Ste. Claire as 12 patrol shots were fired, with runners escaping into Canadian waters and witnesses recounting a running battle along the channel.

Detroit Young Peoples’ Society Hquor Lrunners Detroit River Arthur Gajeski Ste. Claire Walter 5. Petty U. S. Collector of Customs St. Claire Border Patrol Gajeski

Definite Plans Adopted for Relief of German Situation

Germany acts to squeeze tax collections under a government decree advancing penalties for nonpayment and for declaring faulty returns. Officials in Berlin order foreign funds disclosed before July 29, with Reichsbank seizure possible for holdings over about $5,000. Women's groups urge Germans to back peace and reparations limits as wartime strains persist.

Berlin Germany Theovernmens Reichshank Pieee Women’s Red Cross

National Guard Saves Prisoner in Tennessee Shootout

Two men involved in a Springfield Tennessee shooting Sunday were in Nashville as crowds dispersed from Robertson County jail. Sheriff J Matt Murphy remained hospitalized with life threatening injuries after being shot in a gun battle that drew 117th infantry troops. Everett Holloway, jailed on a shotgun assault charge, was moved to Davidson County jail after guards cleared a 5000 strong mob with bayonets and Major Otho C Robinson led forces to extract Holloway and transport him to Nashville despite James Murphy’s threats.

Nashville Tenn Springfield Roberston County J. Matt Murphy St. Thomas Hospital Everett Holloway Davidson County Murphy Holloway National

Rev G Edward Hudson bids to weather divorce and bigamy suit

Revivalist Aimee Semple McPherson's former husband Rev G Edward Hudson announces he will stand by Ma Kennedy amid an annulment divorce and bigamy charges. He declares he will be there like a man when authorities need him to aid Ma Kennedy or her circle. Local figures Minnie Kennedy Hudson and Margaret Newton-Hudson are involved in related divorce filings in Los Angeles.

Rev. G. Edward Hudson Ma” Kennedy Aimee Semple McPherson Los Angeles Ma Kennedy

Aimee's Son and Bride Honeymoon at Angelus Temple

Rolf McPherson son of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson and his bride Lorna Dee Smith of Oklahoma were honeymooning today after a ceremony at Angelus Temple before 5 300 guests. The broadcast event featured a two hour program with light opera drama and vaudeville. A daughter Roberta Semple Smyth and her husband William Smyth were to be bridesmaid and best man but were withdrawn.

Los Angeles Rolf McPherson Aimee Semple McPherson Lorna Dee Smith Alva Okla William B. Smyth McPherson Smyth Temple

Kansas counties pause tax deadlines to aid farmers

NO COUNTY TAXES TO PEKA Kansas counties declare a moratorium to ease farmers as Kansas officials report 17 counties postponing semi annual tax installments up to a month with no penalties. The move comes amid record wheat production and low prices for farmers in a year of ample harvest.

Peka Kas Kansas

Ma s Husband in Tough Snarl

Los Angeles July 22 AP a 930000 breach of promise suit was filed against Guy Edward Hudson the third legal action involving him since he wed Mrs Minnie Kennedy mother of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson The case filed by Ethel Lee Parker Harbert rests on his refusal to marry after winning her love and a pre nup trip in 1929 Mrs Kennedy Hudson seeks annulment claiming Hudson was already married to Margaret Newton Hudson who also sues for divorce and prosecutors look for witnesses to support a bigamy charge in Washington state

Los Angeles Guy Edward Hudson Minnie 3. Kennedy Aimee Sempie McPherson Ethel Lee Parker Harbert Hudson

Extended credit for Reich looms as only way out

London reports that seven powers adopted two recommendations to tackle Germany’s financial crisis. They urge renewal of a $100 million credit for three months and ask major private banks to keep existing German credits, with ministers to decide on technical details. A German delegation heads to Berlin to discuss needs with international bankers. Washington notes Germany’s long-running trade deficit and reparations payments as key pressures.

London Germany Bank of England Bank of France Federal Reserve Bank of the United States Bank For International Settlements Committee of Finance Minsters Mai Stimson Great Britain de. Curtis Berlin Arthur Henderson MacDonald

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Japan Chiang Shek Albert Fall Center OF Fight Rum Coast Guard Keeper OF Peace Chicago Russell Tovey Grand Crossing Frank Tovey Russell John Lupe Toveya National Guard Mwhata Frank Lober Minnie Keenenedy Hudson Ja Margaret Newton-Hudson Mra. L. Margaret Newton-Hudson Aimee Rolph Angelus Temple Tangle
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