Mines Explosion Around Newport and Wales Kills Many
Reports from Newport England and Cwm Wales describe multiple coal mine blasts. In Newport’s Marine Colliery, 22 bodies found and 25 entombed with rescue halted by gas. another Marine Colliery blast left about 75 men missing or dead as efforts to reach them continued. in Wales Cwm, 52 miners are believed killed in an early morning explosion. Rescue crews faced gas, fumes, and medical needs, with some survivors brought to safety.
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Newport
England
Marine
Cwm
Wales
Marth
Marine Collery
Shipping Board Chief Denies Waste Charges
Miami dated report says T V O'Conor, chairman of the United States Shipping Board, calls a New York suit a flank attack. He denies undue favoritism and waste in leasing docks and army base facilities and involvement in profits, disputing claims of living beyond his means by taxpayer John C. Hackett.
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Miami
T.V. O'Connor
Cheirman
United States Shipping Board
New York
John C. Hackett
South Carolina Governor Flags Sunday Pleasure
Governor Richards declares he will enforce Sunday closing laws while in office despite press criticism. He argues critics want commandment based laws selectively and cites thou shalt not kill and thou shalt not steal to contrast with enforcing Sabbath day observance.
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Columbia
S. C
Richards
Greenville
Charleston
Robbers Trail in Troy as Farm Wealthy Owner Reports Theft
Police chase robbers who ripped up the floor of KR C Flowers store in Pilko County. Flowers, a wealthy farmer, unearthed a money box with 25 000 dollars in silver coins. He buried the money due to distrust of banks. Secretary Mellon says France’s plan to pay ten million dollars on June 13 satisfies the treasury.
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Troy
Alabama
KR. C. Flowers
Pilko County
Flowers
Mellon
Treasury
France
Wealthy Brothers Duel with Walking Canes in New York
A midnight cane duel between two rich brothers, Col Edward Carrington of Chicago and Campbell Carrington of New York, erupted after a confrontation at West 74th Street. Col Carrington, aged 5 in error, claimed he aimed to collect evidence for a divorce and alienation suit while his brother, hospitalized with facial injuries, prepared to face arraignment in Westside Court.
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New York
Col
Edward Carrington
Chicago
Campbell Carrington
Poly Clinic
Westside
Col. Carrington
Negroes Objecting to Discriminations Declared
In Jackson Tennessee a colored farmers conference at Layne College adopts a declaration of principles protesting alleged discrimination against Negroes. It calls for a stronger claim to voting and railroad accommodations and notes the Negro has meekly yielded to Anglo Saxon orders, urging a better place in national affairs.
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Jackson, Tenn
Colored Farmers Conference
Layne College
Carrington Trial Set for April in Divorce Clash
Chicago March 1 The arrest of Col Edward Carrington in New York on assault charges against his brother Campbell Carrington ignited a direct clash with the pending divorce hearing of Col Carrington and Mrs Anna W Carrington The case was moved to April due to a crowded court calendar Mrs Carrington sought an early hearing alleging the divorce suit harmed her name and named Cam dell Carrington as co respondent Continued on page seven.
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Chicago
Edward ‘Carrington
New York
Campbell Carrington
Anna W. Carrington
Carrington
Mardi Gras Parade Shrugs Off Rain In New Orleans
New Orleans and Mobile celebrate Mardi Gras despite heavy rain as Rex the king arrives late. Spectators sought shelter after a 7 mile parade route was shortened to 6 miles. Proteus ball proceeds with extra splendor as dry costumes arrive for the lord of the sea. Mardi Gras is a legal Louisiana holiday.
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New Orleans
Ersten Gate
Rex
Mobila
Felix
Biloxi
Mississippi
Zunand
Pleasure
Pensacola
Priscas
Proteus
Lord of the Sea
Athenarem
Stratford Club
Louisiana
Nolan rises to Tennessee state treasurer post
John Nolan of Paris Tennessee was sworn in as the 22nd Tennessee state treasurer in Nashville. The oath was administered by former Governor Tom Rye, with a large turnout including Mrs. Nolan and other officials. Nolan will serve a two year term after succeeding Hill McAlister who retired to practice law. McAlister had four terms.
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Tom Rye
Hill McAllister
Nashville
Tenn
John Nolan
Paris
Tom
Rye
Nolan
James M. Southhall
General Assembly
Hill McAlister
Mcalister
Engineer to Retire After 87 Years on Rail
Jackson Tennessee reports engineer T M Sisson will retire from the N F G & St L railroads after 87 years of service with an unblemished record. Illness led to pension offer but he continued working until hospitalization. today he accepts retirement.
Baptists to Hold Big Joint Meeting at Jackson Church
West Tennessee Baptist laymen's conference gathers at First Baptist Jackson with leaders from Nashville Murfreesboro Columbia and Memphis directing morning afternoon and evening programs. Noted speakers include Dr F F Brown Dr A J Barton Dr E O Bryan and Dr E B Skinner as hosts prepare for visitors.
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Jackson Church
Jackson
Tenn
West Tennessee
First Baptist Church
West
Middle
East Tennessee
A. M.cBurns
B. F. Jarrell
Humboldt
M. My
H. B. Mullins
Nashville
A. L. Todd
Murfreesboro
L. W. Alexander
Fayetteville
Sam Westhall
Columbia
F. Smith
Clarksville
D. W. Hudgins
Tullshoma
F. F Brown
Knoxville
A. J. Barton
Southern ‘Baptist Convention
E. O Bryan
Lita Chaplin Threatens New Divorce Case Details
Los Angeles reports Lita Grey Chaplin plans to amend her divorce petition against Charlie Chaplin to include charges of infidelity and naming a prominent film actress. Her original complaint alleged he humiliated her by linking with other women, five of whom were noted as prominent actresses. Lyndo L. Young indicated these changes are probable.
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Los Angeles
Lita Grey
Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Lyndo Lb. Young
Appellate Court Docket For Week Beginning March 7
Nashville Tenn March 1 The docket call of the court of appeals for the week starting March 7 outlines law and equity cases from Middle Tennessee counties. The schedule shows counts for each day including Fentress Putnam Overton Jackson Smith Franklin Marion Grundy Warren Lincoln with several equity and law cases listed.
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Nashville
Court of Appeals
Tennesese
Fentress Law
Bickett Equity
Putnam Law
Overton Law
Jackson Law
Jackson Equity
March & Smith Equity
Franklin’ Law
Franklin Equity
Marion Equity
Grundy Law
Grundyequity
Warren Equity
Weather forecast for Tennessee and Virginia update
Rain likely mixed with sleet or snow tonight with colder temperatures in the west. Generally fair later with rain in the northeast. Virginia looks for snow sleet or rain tonight and Wednesday with a colder coast.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Quita
Tennessee general assembly drafts two year budget plan
A sub committee of the Tennessee General Assembly began drafting the general appropriation bill for the 65th assembly. The plan totals about 11.5 million dollars for all state departments over two years. The revenue bill will follow after committee review with several senators and representatives named as members. Reading of the bill started with judiciary, governor, secretary of state and comptroller offices, with officials summoned. The sessions will continue until the bill is fully considered and passed.
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Nashville
Tenn
Joini Fineance
Sixty-Fifth General Assembly
Sam R. Bratton
Obion
Charles Love
Robertson
al D. McKnight
Rutherfod
W. A. Overton
Shelby
Charles Willett
W. F. Moody
Sullivan
Walter M. Haynes
Franklin
Lankcaster
Marion
Patton Flannery Due In Gate City This Evening
Patton Flannery accused of murdering Hiram Johnson in Scott County Virginia over 35 years ago is in custody of Sheriff C. C. Patina. He is expected to arrive in Gate City this evening after habeas corpus proceedings in Oklahoma. An Associated Press dispatch said Sheriff Palter and Flannery traveled from Oklahoma to Virginia.
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Patton Flannery
Hiram Johnson
Scott Countty
C.C. “Patina
Gate City
Scott County
Palmerster
Akla
Flannery
McAlester
Associated Press
Memphis
Paltier
Oklahoma
Virginia
Shenfar
Bii City
Johnson’ City
Congress noon session in Washington with copper inquiry noted
Fragmentary readout shows Congress meeting at noon with an ongoing copper investigation discussed by reporters. reference appears to Hughesin Lakes diversion case and a weather station reading. details are unclear but suggest a resolution favoring congressional modification.
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Congress Maeetssat
Mits
Will Taylor Sued By Washington Woman
Washington woman Mrs. Elean Daniels sues J Will Taylor Republican of Tennessee for 10000 damages in District Supreme Court claiming a January 23 collision demolished her car and caused injuries. The action seeks compensation for medical and property losses.
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Washington
J. Will Taylor
Tennessee
Ted
District Supreme Court
Elean Daniels
Missionary Women to Be Remembered Service Planned
In Nasville Tennessee a special memorial service will honor Methodist Episcopal Church South missionary council members who died since the last annual meeting. Miss Martha L. Gibson will lead, with Communion by Dr. W. W. Holmes and Dr. R. R. Goodrich. Bishop Beauchamp to address the world situation opening the Shreveport session. Memoirs of the departed will be read.
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Naseyville
Tenn
Woman’s Missionary Council
the Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Shreveport
Martha L. Gibson
Scarritt College For Christian Workers of Nashville
W. W. Holmes
R. R. Goodrich
First Methodist Church
W. B. Beauchamp
Atlanta
Dissent Among Shanghai Allied Armies Feared
Shanghai march 1 serious dissention among five allied northern armies defending Shanghai against Cantonese was foreshadowed as a leading general Meng Chao yueh refused to fight with Shantung forces coming to Sun Chuangfangs aid. The leaderless division fate unclear as Cantonese attack looms near Sung-Kiang. Shantung troops under Chang Tsungchang moved toward Sungkiang to reinforce Sun.
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Shanghai
Sun Chuang-fang
Sun
Meng Chaoyueh
Sung-Kiang
Chang
Shantung
Shang Tsung- “Chang
Sungkiang
Tsung
Nanking
Here
Nort
Striday
Nank I Vince
Bankow
Hong 'Rede
England
House and Senate still in rush to pass measures
Washington March 1 The 69th Congress remains in a rush to complete business as both chambers tackle consent calendars. House and Senate passed 175 minor bills and 88 Senate measures before adjournment, while major finance and military bills move forward.
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Washington
Mars
Senate
House
Oklahoma
Nevada
Saratoga
Lexington
Athens Hotel Struck by Fire in Early Morning Blaze
Fire at the Ne E. Lée Hotel in Athens caused about 50 guests to be rescued from third floor halls as flames and water damage shut the building. Investigation points to a laundry chute origin and defective wiring. The fire left extensive rear damage and the hotel closed for several days.
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Athens
Ténti
Pye
E. Lée
Oelock
Bank of Ringgold Georgia closes leaving Catoosa County without a bank
Georgia bank in Ringgold, a branch of the Bankers' Trust Company of Atlanta, has closed its doors after the neighboring Bankers' Trust failure. The Bank of Ringgold had a surplus to cover for a while and began banking with the First National Bank of Chattanooga after the collapse. The closure leaves Catoosa County without a local bank.
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Georgia
Chattanooga
March
Bank ‘of Ringgold
Bankers‘ Trust Company of Atlanta
Bank of’ Ringgold
Bankes’ Trust Company
Ringgold Bank
First National Bank of Chattanooga
Bankers! Teast., Company
Catoosa County
Governor Austin Peay Improving Rapidly
Nashville reports Governor Austin Peay is restated and rapidly recuperating from pneumonia and heart trouble. He is able to sit up briefly each day in a chair at the executive mansion as his condition improves.
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Nashville
Tenn
Merek J.P
Nicaraguan natives push peace moves amid faction tensions
In Managua on March 1, reports say Nicaraguan factions liberal and conservative discuss peace, with a government mission led by President Juan Bautista Sacasa aiming to shift campaigns toward reconciliation and possible U.S. mediation.
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Managua
Cada
Demansion
Behal
Juan Bo Sacasa
Cartes
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