First Contingent of French Troops Enters Germany
The first contingent of French troops assigned to participate in the occupation of Dusseldorf has arrived at Benrath, six miles southeast of Dusseldorf. The report notes the arrival and outlines potential diplomatic actions to appeal to the League of Nations regarding reparations. Additionally, London reports the Italian cabinet approved their delegates' attitude but cautioned that Italy’s active support could not be counted on in any move against Germany.
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Germany
Benrath
Berlin
Dusseldorf
London
Rome
London Times
Epoca
Italy
Germany to Appeal to League over Allied Reparations Sanctions
London reports that Germany will appeal to the League of Nations against Allied penalties for non payment. Dr Simons told Lloyd George that Germany is not a member but has signed the league pact and will submit the appeal to the league assembly.
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London
Germany
League of Nations
Dr. Simons
Lloyd George
League
Assembly of the
Allied occupation plan centers on Ruhr valley cities along Rhine
The proposed Allied occupation targets Duesseldorf Duisberg and Ruhrport on the Rhine in the Ruhr industrial region. Essen lies at the heart of the plan with the American zone in Coblenz and the French zone at Mayence. The three cities flank Cologne while British leadership signals hesitation and German leaders depart Lancaster House in low spirits.
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Germany
Rhine
Ruhr
Essen
Steel and Munitions
Duesseldorf
Duisberg
Ruhrport
Cologne
Coblenz
Mayence
Lancaster House
Kingsport Party Heads to Greenville for Presbyterian Laymen's Meet
A group of about forty Kingsport residents chartered a special C&O train to Greenville South Carolina for the Presbyterian church laymen's convention. The event runs today and tomorrow with J Fred Johnson slated to speak, and a return to Kingsport Thursday.
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Kingsport
Greenville
S. C
Presbyterian Church
J. Fred Johnson
W. W. Hufford
Sam Anderson
M. P Johnson
Robert King
Grand jury declines to indict Smars in McCan killing
Savannah reports a superior court grand jury refused to indict John P. Smars in the death of J. A. McCan secretary of the Georgia Federation of Labor, killed in his home several weeks ago.
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Savannah
John P. Smars
J. A. McCan
Georgia Federation of Labor
League declines to back US protest over Yap mandate
Washington reports the League of Nations Council cannot support the American protest against the Yap mandate. It concedes US right to be consulted on Mesopotamia and former German colonies and invites a US representative at the next meeting, likely May or June. The administration will take no further action, leaving final handling to President Harding and Secretary Hughes.
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Washington
Council of the
League of Nations
United States
Yap
League Council
Department of State
League
America
Mesopotamia
Germany
Geneva
Japan
Harding
Hughes
Council
Great Britain
Davis
Wilson
State Department
Irelan Praised by Sporting News for Kingsport Hire
Sporting News editor Earl Obenshain commends Kingsport for signing Harold Irelan as manager. The letter highlights Irelan as a capable man and player with a clean pro record, detailing his early career from Marion to Montreal and noting no other players signed yet by the Kingsport club.
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Kingsport Club
Appalachian Baseball League
Harold Irelan
Sporting News
Earl Obenshain
W. J. Hunter
Marion
Ind
Wabash
Hopskinsville
Phillies
Philadelphia
Sacramento
Rochester
New London
Montreal
Omaha
Logansport
Obenshain
Irelan
Kingsport
Alliance pact signed by Poland Romania and Hungary
Budapest March 3 report that Poland Romania and Hungary formed a defensive alliance against the Bolsheviks and signed the treaty here on Tuesday according to reliable sources.
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Budapest
Poland
Rumania
Hungary
Kingsport Band to Give Concert
The Kingsport Band plans its regular anniversary concert in the Central high school auditorium on Friday night March 18 at 8 15. Rev H Grady Davis directs the band and rehearsals are ongoing with a full program to be announced. Admission is 20 and 50 cents, proceeds to buy new uniforms.
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Kingsport
Central High School
H. Grady Davis
Isue
Times
Bridwell Brothers
Sullivan Street
Five Points
Main Stret
Main Street
Charlie Mallis
Sevier Terace
Bridwell
Catawba Street
Ravine Road
Cherry Street
Plans for Largest SMU Women’s Annual Meeting
Plans are being matured for the largest annual meeting ever held by the Southern Methodist women of the organization. The event aims to gather members from multiple chapters and feature keynote speakers, workshops, and committee reports.
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Southern Methodist Women
Kingsport Growth Spotlight in March Manufacturers Record
William H. Stone surveys Kingsport's rapid growth and industrial backbone, detailing plants such as Kingsport Brick, Clinchfield Cement, Union Dye, Kingsport Hosiery Mills, Mead Fibre, Corning Glass, and Tennessee Eastman. The piece also notes civic progress, schools, and government, with references to the Holston conference and missionary activities led by the Women’s Missionary Society extending to Korea.
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Kingsport
Manufacturers’ Record
William H. Stone
The
Record
Mr. Stone
S. P. Platt
Dante
Spartanburg
S. C
Kingsport Brick Corporation
Clinchfield Portland Cement Corporation
Union Dye and Chemical Corporation
Kingsport Hosiery Mills
Kingsport Extract Corporation
Kingsport Tanneries, Inc
Grant Leather Corporation
Mead Fibre Company
Corning Glass Works
Tennessee Eastman Corporation
Claude Greer Wins in Local High School Bowling Tourney
Claude Greer won a YMCA bowling tournament crowded with rivals Snow Bailey Rutherford McGill Fine Brown and Pendleton. Greer's top score reached 213 as the field averaged about 160 with several high marks. The final industrial tournament match pits Mead Fibre Company against the cement plant, promising a tight finish.
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Claude Greer
Greer
Snow
Bailey
Rutherford
McGill
Fine
Brown
Pendleton
Mead Fibre Company
Cement Plan
Mead Fibre
Chickens Roam Free In Kingsport Kitchen Gardens
Spring brings complaints to the Kingsport city manager over chickens roaming into newly sown kitchen plots. Officials admit no chicken ordinance exists but urge owners to confine fowls, fence or cage them to protect gardens.
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Kingsport
Anti Bolshevik revolt led by returning workers in Russia
Washington reports say workers who returned to Russia from the United States have become leaders in the anti Bolshevik revolt. They reportedly control Kronsadt fortress most forts the Baltic Fleet much of Petrograd and key military positions near the city.
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Washington
Russia
United States
State Department
Department
Kronsadt
Petrograd
Sullivan National Farm Loan Association Gains Momentum
Since the Farm Loan Act was upheld the Sullivan National Farm Loan Association in Bristol has begun active operations to aid local farmers. President T D Pemberton of Holston Valley and J D Baumgardner of Bristol serve as officers. Loans offered at 5 percent or 5½ percent for up to 34 years with early payoff options. Farmers should request an application from J D Baumgardner in Bristol Tenn.
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Sullivan National Farm Loan Association
Bristol
Federal Land Bank
T. D. Pemberton
Holston Valley
J. D. Baumgardner
Baumgardner
Tenn
Ya Changed to Thursday Family Night at the Y M C A
The local YMCA moves Family Night from Tuesday to Thursday to give Tuesday ladies a water benefit. Entertainment on Thursday features two boxing matches Frank Keegan vs Ed Leeper and Charles Hale vs Harold Shipp. Music by Jakes Heer ens Alex McInnes and Charlie Davis with audience singing near the piano.
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Frank Keegan
Ed Leeper
Charles Hale
Harold Shipp
Jake Heerens
Alex McInnes
Charlie
Pursue Night Riders Reach Stevenson After Lynching Plot
A posse of about one hundred officers and residents pursues a group of night riders who gathered at Widow's Bar on the Tennessee River to storm Stevenson and lynch six citizens who helped arrest four clansmen on Saturday night.
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Stevenson, Ala
Stevenson
Widow’s Bar
Tennessee River
Kingsport Baseball Nickname Contest Opens for Season Pass
The Kingsport Times to collect nicknames for the local ball team with a season ticket worth about 20 dollars for 52 games. Judges are L H Kidd C E Brooks and J H Thickens. Entries due by March 31 with winner announced April 1.
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L. H. Kidd
Kingsport Times
C. E. Brooks
J. H. Thickens
Times
Kingsport
Negro Run Down by Ford Touring Car
John Bailey, colored, was knocked down and run over by a Ford touring car driven by Homer Tate at Sullivan and Boone streets yesterday at 2:30 PM. Bailey suffered possible internal injuries but no broken bones. Tate claimed brakes failed and speed was 4 to 5 mph. The case was compromised out of court with no indictment.
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John Bailey
Homer Tate
Sullivan and
Boone Streets
William Leedy
M. M. Cloud
Tate
Bailey
Surgeon to operate on Princess Ancestrasia in Athens
Dr. Alden R. Hoover, an American surgeon who arrived from Constantinople, decided today to perform an operation on Princess Ancestrasia, wife of Prince Christopher of Greece, for an intestinal ailment during her illness in Athens.
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Athens
Alden R. Hoover
Ancestrasia
Prince Christopher
Greece
Hoover
Constantinople
City Plans Spring Clean-Up Week in Kingsport
Kingsport health department announces annual clean-up week starting Monday April 4 with free trash removal for residents. Officials urge cooperation and emphasize fly control and sanitary measures. State law requires food handling sites to install screens by April 1 and home screening is recommended. A bed loaned for clinic use and February dental work for 135 children were announced by local officials.
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Health Department
Kingsport
J. B. Yancey
Yancey
B. B. Brown
Tennessee Eastman Corporation
Helen Thomas
Will Extend Electric Lines to Hillcrest
Kingsport Utilities extends electric lines to Hillcrest with work starting yesterday. The project expands service to the Hillcrest area and will improve electrical access for residents and businesses.
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Hillcrest
Kingsport
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Irvine L. Lenroot
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Wisconsin
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Mr. Obenshain
Mr. Irelan
ENTER
Southern Methodist Women of
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Bluefield
Gravechurch
Wise
Woman’s Board of Foreign Missions
Board of Home Missions
Missionary Council
Woman’s Missionary Society
Morristown
J. W. Perry
W. B. Sullins
Holston Institute
Songdo
Korea
Ella Sue Wagner
Edward L. Pell
Magic City
Lieut. Col
J. P. Coombs
Omeyaot
Brooklyn
N. Y
Florida
American Commission For Relief In
Near East
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Coombs
One Hundred and Sixth Engineers
Cal League
Ford Touring
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