05 Mar 1929
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1929
Page
1
A new wave of poison liquor deaths and mass illness surged as up to 15 people died and dozens more were seriously ill or blinded. Authorities linked shipments of illicit alcohol from a Chicago syndicate to bootleg operations in Peoria and nearby towns, with several leaders jailed and investigations expanding.
A Wisconsin beauty queen requests divorce after a troubled marriage. Smear of sensational press, Atlantic City trip referenced, claims of severe mistreatment and a fragile union. Authorities or exact dates not clearly stated.
James L. West reports Hoover began the day early as chief at the White House, arriving ahead of schedule and meeting aides and cabinet members. The president’s routine and duties were outlined as he prepared for the new term, with focus on administration priorities and staff coordination.
Washington responds to the inaugural pageant with vast crowds departing for home. Raymond Z. Henle reports that trains carried thousands away while the city cleans up ruined stands and soaked paper from the spectacle. The piece notes lingering excitement for the president’s legacy and highlights the need to restore the capital.
Tennessee fair tonight and Wednesday with colder temperatures in the east. Virginia cloudy with rain this afternoon then clearing by Wednesday. Weather notes include past temperature comparisons. The cargo liner Mohawk ran aground in Jacksonville after entering the St. Johns River inlet with 250 passengers. no danger reported.
An early morning blast damaged a Chicago barbershop on South Halsted, shaking two families on the second floor. The blast tore the storefront front and broke windows in nearby dwellings, with estimated damage around 200 dollars.
General Jesus Maria Aguirre announced that General Gonzalo Escobar, division commander at Torreon, was named chief of the revolt against the Mexican government. Aguirre said the movement targets the influence of former President Calles and opposes the merchandising government under Calles and Portes Gil, cited as a false front by the insurgents.
Twenty eight people died and 25 were seriously injured in an explosion at Bulgaria's largest military arsenal in Sofia. Most fatalities were women. Property valued at 1,090,900 dollars was destroyed. Cause undetermined. one theory says a worker near a stove carried a fuse signal too close to hot coals.
Douglas Ariz March 4 The Douglas Dispatch says it has learned an intimation was sent to Plutarico Elias Calles former president demanding he leave the country and desist from directing its affairs The informants accuse Calles of directing the federal government despite Cortes Gill holding the presidency.
Federal forces moved to two fronts in Sonora and Vera Cruz to halt rebel armies menacing the government. General Plutarco Elias Calles commands the north campaign from the secretary of war post, while General Adre u Almazan leads the south against General Jesús María Aguirre.
In Bognor and PARES reports from March 5, King George I began a sunlit day at Graigwell house indicating improved health as he left his bedroom for a sun room. Marshal Foch’s pulse rose to 90 or so, doctors noting his overall condition as satisfactory and a quiet night followed.
Five states report clashes as government and revolutionaries fight for supremacy. Monterey in Nuevo Leon claimed by rebels, while loyal federal troops clash in Vera Cruz and gain a victory. Insurgents also claim victory at Monterey amid heavy casualties as Sonora and Sinaloa report fighting. Plan to wage two front campaign outlined with Calles commanding in Sonora and Almazan in the south. EscoBar leads insurgents in Coshuia. Governor Topete of Sonora issues manifesto on religious freedom.
The state's attorney identified three men he says helped wield machine guns in the February 14 killings that killed seven. Joe Lolorito, brother Pasqualino, was named as an executioner. Frederick R. Burke, alias Thom?
Reports from Nogales say Monterey fell to rebel leaders as Coahuila and Durango joined the revolt and northern insurgents claim alliances with Sinaloa Zacatecas Jalisco Oaxaca and Nayarit. Border traffic disrupted while gun battles produced casualties and massed forces for a southward push.
YOKOHAMA Japan March 5 AP Colonel Henry L Stimson secretary of state left here this afternoon aboard the steamship President Pierce for the United States Washington March 5 AP A gay splash of color ended inauguration day with a charity ball featuring 80 governors and the vice president Mrs Edward E Gann as hostess and a humidity filled floor. The Washington auditorium was transformed with flags and glowing boxes as dignitaries gathered Curtain figures include Mrs Gann and the Curtiz daughters Leona Knight and Elizabeth George.
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