03 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1930
Page
1
Twelve salt raiders were seriously injured during a clash at Worli detention pen as prisoners broke toward freedom. An angry mob outside aided the escape attempt, with troops and police erecting stronger barriers while nationalist volunteers urged shop pickets and boycotts against British goods.
Gold Star mothers on a pilgrimage to battle graves in France gathered flowers at Quentin Roosevelt's grave in Chateu Thiery. They placed blossoms on markers and preserved them as mementoes, visiting Thi and Aucourt cemeteries and meeting French officials at the city hall after decorating a war dead monument.
Graf Zeppelin starts her seventh Atlantic crossing from Lakehurst New Jersey heading toward Friedrichshafen with plans to stop at Seville Spain. The crew forecasts mail and cargo capacity for future cruises and preservation of the ship for long-term use. Twenty two passengers ride aboard including four women.
London reporters note early British backing for the naval treaty as a Conservative motion to delay approval was defeated 282 to 201 in the House of Commons Liberal MPs joined the government. Prime Minister MacDonald defended the pact against critics including Winston Churchill who warned Britain faced defenseless vulnerability.
Tennessee and Virginia show fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. High yesterday reached 87 degrees, low 47, readings taken by C. L. Bunn, U. S. Weather Office.
In Biloxi Mississippi on June 3 the fortieth annual reunion of United Confederate Veterans opened near Jefferson Davis’s Beauvoir estate with veterans arriving by train and car. General R A Sneed assumed command as bands played and planes flew overhead, while figures like John Ashley Jones and Joseph Caeteau attended the opening ceremonies.
In Wake County about 800 black voters were summoned to appear before election officials to answer challenges to their registration on grounds they are Negroes. The challenge, tied to a white supremacist stance by party managers, could affect the Democratic primary turnout. Officials planned to hear their responses and decide if they may ballot.
Washington June 3 The pension bill for Spanish American War veterans becomes law after overwhelming votes in both houses. Senate 61 to 18 House 298 to 14 Democrats opposed Hoover while Western independents joined Republicans to approve. Hoover’s objections centered on discretionary compensation for disabilities from vicious habits and lax needs tests.
Washington June 3 CAP An air mail route proposed to deliver three day service to remote Virginia areas has been recommended to the post office department Senator Swannan of Virginia backs the plan which Postmaster General Brown is studying The route would begin at Norfolk pass through Richmond Roanoke and Bristol and link with the north south air mail service
Bishop James Cannon Jr testified before the senate lobby committee that he is not a lobbyist in the common sense, saying he promotes prohibition by Christian means. He claimed limited personal persuasion with Congress, no office appointments, and that the church only sent literature and statements. He noted minimal involvement in elections, except slight activity in 1928, and stated the board's annual budget runs about 15,000 to 16,000 dollars while he receives no salary from the board.
MORRISTOWN Tenn June 2 AP county authorities learned two four year old boys Matthew and John Williams the remaining pair of a set of triplets were burned to death yesterday at the grandparents home near here Their grandmother Mrs Geo Green found the house in flames after leaving a field where her husband worked The charred bodies of the twins were found in the smoking ruins Authorities believe the boys accidentally started the fire and were trapped One of the triplets died in infancy They were sons of Mr and Mrs Herbert Williams of Russellville but had been living with their grandparents. FLAG DAY DESIGNATED NASHVILLE June 3 AP Governor Horton issued a proclamation setting Saturday June 14 as flag day and urged observance by flying the flag in schools and churches The proclamation asked all to renew allegiance to the flag and to the republic for which it stands The order followed a request from the National Flag Day Association.
Chicago June 3. An attempt on Mrs Lottie Brenner Dechow a wealthy elderly widow who accused her husband of perjury was made when an assassin shot twice through her second floor bedroom window at 5928 Sheridan Road. Bullets pierced the bed coverlet and a .88 calibre bullet buried in the floor was found. Police seek motive as detectives note nearby jewelry theft and possible intruder links.
Thirteen inmates at the state hospital for the criminally insane seized knives and razors, freed 24 prisoners, and escaped as guards were held at knifepoint. Two captives were later recaptured near the facility, while a major manhunt continued for the remaining fugitives as staff blamed overcrowded cells for the breach.
Chicago police launched a city wide roundup arresting more than 200 suspected gang members amid a fresh wave of gun violence. The operation followed a spree of murders and wounding, with the Belmont hotel shooting adding to the day’s chaos as Sicilian communities face renewed gang pressure. Police officials say wire tapping among gang leaders allowed them to anticipate moves and target top figures including Jack McGurn James Belcastro and Rocco Fanelli. The drive aims to halve the crime surge tied to beer rings and territorial disputes as officials link latest killings to the May 25 Piasek murder and a fragile peace among gangs. Druggan and Mrs Vivian McGinnies remain in critical condition.
Washington June 3 Prohibition Commissioner Doran announced that 2 074 stills were seized in April versus 1 948 in March. Arrests reached 5 012, up 532 from March, while 779 automobiles 114 892 gallons of distilled spirits and 376 021 gallons of malt liquor were seized.
D N Potte a Kings College student in Cambridge admitted a shooting during a personal safety related crisis. Wollaston explorer and mountaineer died in local hospital from bullet wounds. The incident occurred in Cambridge on June 3 AP report notes the tragedy follows alleged motive linked to student crisis.
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