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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1925
Page
9
Canton June 6 Civil war was declared to stop General Yang Hsi Min from controlling Canton and he announced plans to open hostilities against Kuomintang and the Peoples Party troops on the Honan Island with fighting imminent.
In Peking on June 6 the Italian minister Gerry Rulli announced a note to the Chinese government that five secretaries of foreign delegations will go to Shanghai to report on the recent riotings. Gerry Greene, first secretary of the American Legation in Peking, will represent the United States.
Jackson Tenn June 6 state banking superintendent announced a petition to name a receiver for Peoples Savings Bank which closed its doors yesterday by order of the state bank examiner.
Mrs. Mattie E. Marshall, age 80, widow of the man who designed the Confederate flag and uniform, died after a two weeks illness at her daughter’s home in Louisville.
President Coolidge departed Washington by special train for Minnesota to attend the Norse American centennial celebration.
Berlin reports quote President Schacht of the Reichsbank warning that Allied disarmament pressure could trigger a crisis. Berlin also notes German officials defend against charges of arming for aggression while criticizing the Allies demand for deep cuts and major military reforms.
Paris June 6 officials of the international exposition ordered two cubist panels by Fernand Leger and Robert Delaunay removed during a final visit by Fernand David the commissioner general. The artists protested saying the expo aimed to show new ideas not antique standards. The works were taken down and are now the subject of government petitions for restoration.
The Norwegian government expedition left the navy yard in Horten on June 6 for King's Bay Spitzbergen to locate Captain Roald Amundsen and his polar aviators by maintaining an airplane watch along the ice edge.
London reports from seaside resorts and popular outdoor venues note garters worn with short skirts and bathing outfits. Wide elastic bands are fashionable and durable, though doctors warn against wearing them too tightly to avoid fatigue.
Radio enthusiasts flock to compact sets as Germany joins the global craze. A tiny portable outfit no larger than a cigar box and weighing two to three pounds draws strong sales at seaside resorts.
A Masonic apron kept by one family for 139 years has survived three fires and a flood. Presented in 1786 to Sir Richard Harrie Call, it now passes to the first son of Mrs. Mary E. Gilmour who becomes a Mason, with the second son named Richard Harrie Gilmour.
Richard Loeb, co defendant in the Bobby Franks murder, suffers a mental breakdown and post infectious delirium in Joliet prison. Doctors warn recovery or fatal decline within 48 hours as Leopold recovers from appendicitis. Loeb calls for Buddy and his mother while sobbing in the prison hospital.
A journal notes the remark that even in another world the newspaper magnate Lord Northcliffe must earn coin for attire, reflecting on his fame and enduring practicality.
The Associated Press reports in Austin that Frank and Lorenzo Noel, two Black brothers sentenced to death for criminal assault in Dallas, received a five day respite from Governor Miriam Ferguson as their execution date was initially set for Sunday June 28.
Former French premier Herriot, a man of peace, dislikes military display. He trained to salute correctly as president of the chamber of deputies. Eugene Pierre notes daily officer changes aim to thwart coups and keep conspirators from knowing who commands in parliament.
Louisville Kentucky June 6 cattle two hundred slow unchanged hogs five hundred steady seven to twelve and a quarter sheep twelve hundred steady springers fourteen to fourteen and quarter sheep fow fifty to five bucks two fifty down
Dayton Tenn June 6 An announcement says John T Scopes will move to quash the indictment charging him with teaching evolution arguing the Tennessee law violates both state and federal constitutions The motion to quash has been tentatively drawn alleging numerous constitutional violations
Washington June 4 Leading business men and credit executives from across the country plan to attend the 30th annual National Association of Credit Men convention in Washington June 8 to 13. Dr. Frank A. Fall organized the sessions with chairmen named for key groups including banks, footwear, clothing, drugs, dry goods, furniture, hardware, implements, jewelry, newspapers, paper supplies, petroleum, electric and radio, groceries, paint and varnish, and more.
Forty more deaths were reported as the heat wave continued across the east and middle west. The nation endures eight days of blistering heat with 278 total fatalities since the surge began. The Weather Bureau in Washington warned of a possible break next week.
In New York on June 6 a street egg was fried on a Washington pavement in nine minutes. No one volunteered to eat it.
New York faced 96 degree heat with 15 deaths and 80 prostrations reported. Over 15,000 people sought rest in parks as the six day heat spell worsened.
Paris June 6. French courts uphold insurers claim heroism in saving a life is death by own action. Henri Rouet of Issoudun drowns after leaping into the Cher to save a girl bather. insurer refuses $2,500 policy, widow's claim rejected. Higher court affirms.
Weather outlook indicates possible local thunder showers and a break in the heat wave Monday or Tuesday north of the Ohio River and Tuesday or Wednesday farther south. Moderate temperatures and occasional showers expected thereafter. Times Want Ads get results.
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