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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1925
Page
1
State police quelled a midnight melee after a Ku Klux Klan outdoor meeting in Clinton Massachusetts. About 32 men were arrested as clashes involving clubs pipes and a revolver injured scores, three seriously, before police halted the fight.
Frankfort June 10 W A Duke resigned as superintendent of equipment for the state highway department effective August 1 no reason was given A successor likely to be appointed next month Duke supervised surplus war materials received from the federal government
Brussels reports renowned Belgian surgeon Antoine DePage died in The Hague. The announcement came today as details of the death were released.
In Denver June 9 Charles W Kenderson of the US Geological Survey warns the moving mountain along the Aloukevacad Rifle Colorado highway may slip into the Rio Blanca valley. Large cracks in the base of the sandstone indicate weakening as geologists cite a physical amputation of the base for highway work as upsetting the peak’s equilibrium.
John T. Scopes defense gains Bainbridge Colby as co counsel with William Jennings Bryan for the prosecution as Clarence Darrow joins the defense. The ACLU plans a dramatic trial in Dayton Tennessee to spotlight evolution and religious liberty with Neal leading as senior counsel.
The president's Shoals commission voiced opposition to any short time lease of Muscle Shoals power facilities. It said the War Department may sell power developed before Congress convenes without further authorization from the commission.
Louisville markets show hogs at eleven hundred head steady to a quarter lower. sheep at twenty six hundred steady to four to five higher. lambs at fifteen hundred with a quarter rise. bids on backings fallen by three.
Mrs. C. L. Berrier travels from Kingsport to attend the funeral of her uncle W. A. Guthrie who died at his Dublin, Virginia home yesterday after illness.
The Kentucky federal aid highway system grew to 3 637 miles with ten new routes totaling 335 miles. Routes extend from Dawson Springs to Nortonville and Bowling Green to the Tennessee line, among others, as approved for federal funding. A separate obituary notes Mr Guthrie, about 78, died after months of illness with heart troubles. funeral at Dublin.
A bulletin announces that the gasoline motor car train numbers 33 and 34 operating between Erwin and Kingsport will be discontinued after June 14. This closes a local transport link previously served by the motor car service.
Chancellor Mays Brown ruled the Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association violated Tennessee antitrust laws by operating in the state while upholding the cooperative marketing system. He noted the association harmed small mountain growers and limited tobacco consumption, citing Stone's refusal to disclose price records as a key factor. The decision centers on contracts with manufacturers deemed privileged and the group’s Kentucky origin aimed at shifting East Tennessee markets.
Sturgis Michigan June 10 twelve families in private homes await funeral details for victims of the Moriday mine explosion at West Kentucky Coal Company. Four bodies have been shipped for burial as search for W H Alexander continues. An official inquiry will follow recovery of the last victim.
Pikeville June 10 Congressman John W Langley was jailed four hours for contempt of court and then released due to illness. He denied intoxication despite a warrant alleging it and said he mistook a private office for the judge's chamber. He planned to discuss the warrant with Judge Marrs after his early release.
Detroit reports a raid by state police on June 10 at Ecorse yielding over 10,000 quarts of liquor and 1,000 beer cases. About forty people fled thru skylights and hidden passages. one man was arrested.
The Elks plan a Flag Day service at Strand Theatre Sunday at 3 30 pm with Kingsport Municipal Band in concert and solo and mixed musical numbers. Ralph Worley former exalted ruler of Johnson City P O FL will speak. Charles Wiley coordinates the musical program and invites the public to attend the free service.
Unicoi County leads Tennessee by subscribing its quota in the Stone Mountain campaign. County chairman IK M Barry and Erwin city chairman T BR Keys praise local leadership as East Tennessee counties intensify drives. State headquarters in Chattanooga reports large subscriptions from railroads including Southern, L and N, and N C and St L railroads.
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