02 Mar 1923
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1923
Page
1
Kingsport business leaders commit to building a tobacco market and warehouse this fall. Directors appoint a tobacco expert to coordinate with local officials and guide farmers in planting and marketing. Letters will urge farmers to allot acreage and seek instruction from designated tobacco men on beds and cultivation.
New York rector Rev. Dr. Percy Stickney Grant declares in a Lenten sermon that Adam and Eve existed only in imagination. He says myths from Greece and Rome entered Christian belief, urges removal of unverifiable creeds and focuses on reality and historical questions. The remarks follow his recent controversy with Bishop William T. Manning.
The Kingsport Booster Club wrapped up its free shows with a packed Arcadia high school auditorium after tours to Wall Branch, Indian Springs, and Church Hill. The 17 member troupe featured vocal quartets and orchestral music, with audiences of 300 to 700 and performers including Lecepturers Dr. O S Hauk George E Burbage and Myrtle Hodges.
The Associated Press reports German resistance to French occupation includes delaying Paris telegrams and erasing lines for British and American messages. In Essen the postmaster was arrested as telegraph reliability deteriorated, while Paris and Northern France faced stricter controls.
A historic discovery in Louisiana reveals a tree estimated at 2500 years old. Researchers from Associated Press note its ancient age and significance for regional natural history. Local authorities plan preservation efforts and potential public viewing opportunities.
Polish actress Pola Negri announces reconciliation with Charlie Chaplin after breaking off engagement. She says she took him back and is happy they are engaged again. Negri cites newspaper reports misquoting Chaplin about poverty as causing the rift.
The Times reports that police seized books in Ed Alvey’s raid on February 23 revealing a supposed monthly profit of 13000 from an elaborate handbook betting operation. Observers say such schemes could cost bettors 40000 to 50000 monthly. Alvey was arrested but released on nominal bond and fights to recover his books claiming due process was not followed.
Classic Louisville report notes more than 140 three year olds nominated for the Kentucky Derby to be run next May. This marks the largest number in the history of the race, beating last year’s 97 entries.
Warren H Middleton a University of Kentucky student indicted for the murder of Joseph Self night watchman at the university seeks bail in circuit court. The hearing occurs in Lexington as prosecutors and defense present their arguments on release pending trial.
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