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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
5
Warden Neely said the state penitentiary will reinforce cells with concrete and steel after Lonnie Taylor from Knoxville and accomplices J. Raines and Carl Perlite barricaded themselves in the east wing and held a guard for seven hours. He noted a prior breakout and an aged trusty was slain in a year incident.
A window smasher in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, robbed a state liquor store after selecting a display of gin. He removed only the gin and left the rest, using an advertising style as a theme for the crime.
A zoo attendant named Stetson, age 26, died after four lions mauled him in a pit at a zoo in WIUPSNADE ENG. Witnesses including a Catholic priest prayed for him as keepers struggled to intervene. Two lions were killed during the incident. others watched as the tragedy unfolded.
G Caldwell head of Ashland College sociology department is accused by his wife of neglect and cruelty in a divorce petition. He recently said divorce is not an evil but a symptom of a poor marriage while advocating study in preparation for marriage.
Dr Daniel E Sable surgeon for the public safety department reports after physical exams that only 82 percent of Pittsburgh police officers have high arches, claiming this is the lowest proportion for any police force.
Margaret Moleyneaux sued Sidney Phillipson over a supposed 12 year affair and love without marriage. A jury awarded Moleyneaux one dollar as compensation in the case reported from Chicago.
Western Union messenger force will collect and deliver telegrams and deliver flowers to shut-ins on National Flower Shut-In Day June 10. Florists and FIDA members coordinate lists of shut-ins and arrange flower deliveries. Goal this year is flowers for 250000 shut-ins with broad civic and business support across North America.
R J Lane announced his candidacy for constable in Sul yan county's Lith civil district today, becoming the third candidate along with Homer Luster and Elmer Robinson. Lane has 14 years in the district and three years as deputy sheriff under Sheriff John L Ford, pledging to continue duties if elected.
Rev. Mark M. Moore of First Methodist will lead tonight's Salvation Army service at 8:00 PM. Friday night meetings began last week with Rev. Mervin Seymour and will run weekly through summer. Dr. T. P. Johnston of First Presbyterian is slated for next Friday. A good crowd is expected. the public is invited.
Report notes Tommy Carroll identified by fingerprints as Dillinger associate with him in Midwestern bank raids. Jean Grampton claimed as wife and detained after aiding Dillinger gang. Crompton girl says no others were involved. she says she married Carroll recently in Michigan after a Minneapolis romance. Both were in Mercer Wisconsin during the escape. Police search for the rumored accomplices continues.
The report details Viola Carroll of St. Paul being identified as the gangster's widow and the plan to ship Carroll's body to St. Paul for burial. It notes a companion's questioning, Dillinger search implications, and Carroll's alleged crimes, with gunfire during arrest near the police station.
Kingsport Country Club selects its top players to defend home courts against American Bemberg Glantssoff Club of Elizabethton at 2 60 p m Sunday. Singles feature Palmer Ford Glynn Douglass Caldwall Howden with Gott Palmer Caldwall Ford Glynn Coffin Glynn in doubles.
A Johnson City man identified as Ed Henry was booked on charges of harboring a fugitive and held on a $10,000 bond. Both suspects were returned to jail after arrest.
Hermon Virginia saw a crowd at Sunday worship with many visiting relatives from Nickelsville and Clintwood among attendees. Locals include Miss Alma Hickman of Bloomingdale and Juanita Ketron hosting dinner. Families from Elk Creek and Blountville joined as guests at homes of the Quillin, Moore, Ketron and Davis families.
John Kendrick 39 is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on federal charges tied to the Richmond Virginia mail truck slaying and Washington mail thefts. He was arrested in Johnson City by Frank N. Littlejohn and officers with Ed Henry also charged with harboring a fugitive.
Margie Collins and Bill Wilson were sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse after pleading guilty to possessing whisky in a city court. The ruling followed police raids led by Harkleroad, Barnum and Lineback. Babe Wilson was dismissed for lack of proof. Lula Stacey and Lee Wilson were also cleared on possessing charges.
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