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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1931

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Ex President Ibanez flees Chile after fall

Chilean ex president Carlos Ibanez, who resigned amid a three day uprising, fled Moneda palace in the early hours with a small escort. He boarded a destroyer at San Antonio and then a launch for an undisclosed foreign destination as crowds urged his prosecution. Acting president Pedro Opazo assumed leadership with a civilian cabinet.

Santiago Chile Api—Carlox Thanez Wong Pedro Opaza Moneda Palace Supulveda San Antonio Lynch Ybanex Chamber of Deputies Ibanes Deputies Sanvisica Serate Todas Chile Bux Ibanca Opazo Senate Esteban Montero Interior Pedro Blanquier Fignee Carlos Balmaceda Jussier and Industry Luis Gutierreu Aureliano Savz Calixto Rogers Pedro Fajador Pedro Gody Ybanes Opazy Ibanez Iquique Bartolome Blanche Carlos Ibanez Los Andes

Lea and Others on Trial Today in Asheville Case

A special term of court in Asheville delays the trial of Col onel Lake Lea Tennessee publisher and politician and four co defendants on charges of conspiracy to defraud. New indictments are presented to the grand jury to avoid questions about the former jury. Luke Lea Jr appears with a limp from a car crash near Memphis en route to Asheville. Bradford and others from Tennessee Publishing Co and Central Bank and Trust Co face charges. Bradford’s status includes hospitalization and attempted suicide after indictment.

Asheville N. C Colonel Lake Lea Tennessee Zeb V. Nettles Tennes-seet Luke Leady Luke Leady, £. & Charlet Tennessee Publishing Company of Nashville Wallace LA. Davis J. Charles Bradford Detunes , Central Bank and Trust Company Drrand Nettles Bradford Central Bank Philadelphia Luke Lea Memianettled Tenn

Atkinson loses appeal over Lea indictment in Tennessee

Nashville July 27 AP obstacles to presenting a conspiracy indictment against Colonel Luke Lea and Luke Lea Jr in the closed Liberty Bank and Trust matter were removed by Tennessee Supreme Court Justice William T L Cook. He denied Atkinson district attorney general’s petitions to set aside court orders and to transfer the case to the Supreme Court. The opinion held Judge Gilbert did not deprive Atkinson of any emoluments or injure him. It noted the attorney general pro tempore has full powers and discretion.

Nashville Tenn Luke Lea Liberty Bank and Trust Company William TL. Cook Tennessee Supreme Court Cook Richard M. Atkinson Charles Gilbert Leas Atkinson Supreme Court Gilbert Seth Walker Lea

Accidents Claim Multiple Lives Across South

Drownings, auto crashes, and a lightning strike killed at least 14 people over a weekend in the South. Victims include Henry Gehrmann, Joseph Coates, William Coates, and James Dykes in Biloxi and Knoxville. Other fatalities occurred near St. Augustine, Lenoir City, and near Chattanooga.

Deacons and Congregation Clash Over Birmingham Pastor

The First Presbyterian Church in Birmingham votes 260 to 101 to urge Dr. Trevor C. Mordecai not to resign as pastor while awaiting Birmingham Presbytery action scheduled for October. Deacons allege lack of cooperation with them, but deny theology or preaching flaws. Mordecai, on vacation in Florida, is supported by church members who praise his seven years of service. The church, founded 59 years ago, is a central, historic downtown congregation with many prominent Birmingham members.

Birmingham First Presbyterian Church Trevor C. Mordecai Mordecai Preset Florida Bet W. Co W.H. Wolverton

Weather Fair No Change Tennessee and Virginia Outlook

Weather forecast notes fair or near fair conditions across Tennessee and Virginia. In Tennessee expect scattered thundershowers Tuesday afternoon in the extreme east, with somewhat warmer temperatures tonight and in the south portion. Virginia remains fair tonight and Tuesday with slightly warmer conditions and gentle variable winds. Readings show yesterday's high 92 and low 68, no rain recorded.

Tennessee Virginia T., C. Harris U.S.W

Horton Delays Return as Governor Faces Cash Shortfall

Nashville July 27 AP Governor Horton could not return to his office due to illness after last Thursday’s car crash. He plans to work at the capitol tomorrow to tackle a backlog of duties including a near exhaustion of the general fund by August 1 and lack of treasury funds to pay. Comptroller Roy Wallace froze school warrants totaling about 2.5 million for counties this month. He noted roughly 400,000 in the general fund with about 200,000 of warrants outstanding and a 250,000 payroll pending.

Nashville Horton Executive Mansion Capitol Roy Wallace Wallace

McBride urges stricter day law enforcement and Hoover support

F Scott McBride national superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League says six months of tougher prohibition enforcement is the strongest in six years. He praises President Hoover and outlines league plans for 1930s campaigns while naming acceptable Republican and Democratic candidates. He notes enforcement gains and endorses Hoover for reelection.

Shelby Mich F. Scott .McBride Anti-Saloon League Hoover Little Point Sable Lake Michigan Congressional McBride League Arkansas Harry F. Byrd Virginia

Internecine war threatens GOP controlled Congress

Washington July 27 Internecine war threatens Republican control of the next Senate and the House. Senator Moses of New Hampshire the president pro tempore is the target of disgruntled Republicans independents who hold the balance of power in the next Senate and House. They threaten to remove Moses as president pro tempore in the seventy second Congress.

Washington Senate House Moses New Hampshire Saturday Evening Post Mosey

Another Killed in Mine Strike Report Shocks Nation

July 27 disaster at a Pennsylvania Ohio bituminous mine area ends in a fatal shooting. Patrick T. Fagan, president of district No. 5 UMWA, wrestled an attacker on his lawn and shot him dead after a pistol threat. An unidentified man died. a companion identified as Edward Snyder, a Fleming Kentucky miner, was jailed on a technical charge.

Pittsbur Cop Ogi Ohio Patrick T. Fagan United Mine Workers of America Granbied Aisto Fagan Edward Snyder Fleming Ky Fagan Tay Kentucky

Bridge War Nears End Murray Quits

Durant Oklahoma July 27 AP Governor Murray makes secret move in Red River bridge conflict leaving martial law camp to return to Oklahoma City. The shift in plans came midafternoon as speculation swirled over bivouacking with troops and the opening of a parallel bridge. An important concession was made when the governor, after defying a federal court injunction, altered his stance.

Durant Okla Red River Bridge William Murray Denison-Durant Oklahoma

Priests in Vera Cruz Free to Defy Governor’s Law

Catholic priests in Vera Cruz may choose to stay or leave their churches amid Governor Adalberto Tejeda’s enforcement of a state religious law limiting priests to thirteen. Papal Nuncio Nuizo Flores ordered Bishop Rafael Guisar Valencia to inform priests they may decide for themselves. Riots in Jalapa and Vera Cruz left injuries, with churches closed or damaged. one priest dead and five injured. Governor Tejada was shot in the car. a youth with unknown name wounded guarding him. Troops were posted at danger points in the state.

Mexico City Vera Cruz Adalberto Tejeda Nuizo Flores Rafael Guisar Valencia Jalapa Hexas Talapa Tejeda Cordoba Orizaba Tejada Ay ‘Yest Jauard Jalapa J

East Tennessee tragedies claim five lives this week

Knoxville July 27 five deaths were reported across East Tennessee. A 15 year old boy, Jack Morris of Queida, was shot during a fishing trip on the Bib South Fork Cumberland River. Ora Lee Thompson, 14, said a misdirected fish shot by his shot missed him but Morris was struck. James Dykes, 20, a Knoxville high school graduate and railroad worker, drowned in the Holston River while swimming with friends. Clifford Duff, 25, and Minnie Moss Everett, 21, of Lenoir City, perished when their car slid off a mountain road near Rockwood. Lloyd Long, 35, of Bulls Gap, died after a stomach wound from a quarrel with Dolly Sutherland, 28, who is jailed in Hawkins County.

Atlanta Henry Gehrmann Joseph William Coates Biloxi Miss Bioxi Bay Knoxville Lenoir City Tenn Clifford Dui Minnie Moss Everett Ellen Brown Chattarooga Josie Astreda New Orleans Tennessee Jack Morris Queida Bib South Fork Cumberland River Ora Lee Thompson Morris James Dykes Louisville and Nashville Railroad Holston Clifford Duff Rockwood Lloyd Long Bulls Gap Dolly Sutherland Sutherland Hawkins County

Two youths charged in Hermitage Bank holdup

CELINA Tenn July 27 AP two youths Seth Carver 18 and Vestal King 20 face preliminary hearing on bank robbery charges linked to the attempted holdup of Bank of Hermitage Springs Friday. The men fled empty handed and were later caught in Scottsville Kentucky after being identified by Kings. Carver did not speak.

Celina Tenz Hermitage Springs Carver Scottsville, Ky

Creation of New Penal System Urged In Report

Washington July 27 The Wickersham commission condemned the nations prison system as antiquated and inhumane. It urged a new system with education ahead of iron bars, criticizing brutal discipline and overcrowded cells. Proposes segregation, fortress prisons for worst offenders, expanded probation and parole, and nonpolitical prison administration.

Washington Wickersham Law Enforcement Commission Hoover Auburn Pareles Urgedet

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