13 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1930
Page
1
Paris officials say hope for a five power naval reduction treaty is nearly gone especially if it requires further concessions from France. They expect a face saving agreement to preserve London conference appearance while ending in failure. France has made its position clear and cannot retreat.
Georgia investigators identified nine well authenticated paralysis cases, plus four other reports, as similar to Tennessee cases and likely caused by Jamaica ginger consumption. State board of health official T F Sellers notes the condition is not contagious and samples will be tested. All Georgia patients are adult males.
Cloudy tonight and Friday with rain likely in western areas and warmer in eastern Tennessee. Virginia shows fair skies with warmth, increasing clouds, and possible rain in the southwest. south winds shift to north. Readings note yesterday's high and low versus last year, with rainfall figures and 6:30 pm records by C. L. Bunn of the U S Weather Bureau.
Mahatma Gandhi and about 70 followers began the second stage of the salt march from Ahmadabad toward Jalalpur at dawn. The march aims to protest the British salt monopoly as villagers gather to witness the nonviolent civil disobedience campaign.
Delegations from five powers struggle over naval limits as private talks replace a planned plenary session. Briand voiced gloom over progress after failing to secure a French security pact, while Stimson and Morrow met Briand and MacDonald as efforts shift to private conversations to avert impasse.
Nashville based report links John M. Drane of Newburn to anti administration forces aiming to oppose Gov. Horton in the Democratic primary on August 7. Drane would not comment, saying no statement was available. A Gibson county native, 44, he has led the Dyer county bar for two decades and served in the state legislature in 1911 and 1913. He was elected attorney general of the fourteenth circuit in 1924 to fill an unexpired term and re elected in 1928.
The war department orders construction of 16 non commissioned officers quarters at Fort Bragg North Carolina awarded to W L Nicholson Company Knoxville Tennessee as the lowest bidder at 97 760 dollars.
Washington senators restore existing duty on window and plate glass and plan to vote today on a motion to reconsider the sugar levy. In Port to Prince the Hoover commission returns to the capital and will press President Borno to back a plan for a temporary president.
Macon Mississippi physicians report six cases of a peculiar paralysis similar to the Tennessee outbreak, all affecting men in Macon and Noxubee County. The first case appeared Saturday, with five more noted since, per local medical officials.
Springfield, March 13. Frank Farrington former Illinois head of the United Mine Workers of America pressed for recognition at the insurgent convention of union men opposing John L. Lewis. The rump meeting faced continual turmoil over seating Farrington as a delegate amid charges he sold out miners by signing a $25,000 yearly contract with Peabody Coal Company while still leading the Illinois miners’ group.
Dr E L Bishop Tennessee health commissioner said a mad lady case in East Tennessee causing partial paralysis cannot be explained yet. He cautioned speculation and noted staff will remain there with all health department facilities available to assist.
Johnson City Tennessee March 13 AP Improvement in the condition of some of the 1055 persons in four East Tennessee counties suffering from a strange paralysis was reported today as authorities await laboratory test results by the state health department No new cases have appeared since Tuesday but the cause and cure remain undetermined Dr S S Moody Washington county health officer reiterated that most of the details continue from page one continuous text incomplete.
A New York County Lawyers' Association committee questions the constitutionality of ratifying the eighteenth amendment by state legislatures rather than by the people. The report argues the amendment conflicts with the tenth amendment and cannot empower the federal government without direct ratification by the people in state conventions. The proposal will be voted on at the association's next general meeting in spring.
Washington March 13 The Senate refused to reconsider the increased sugar tariff while leaving in the tariff bill a 2 cent per pound rate on Cuba raw sugar versus 1.76 cents previously. The House bill proposes a 2.40 cent rate.
Washington March 13 Sugar tariff fights return to the Senate floor as Nye seeks reconsideration of the higher duty on sugar imports. The chamber faces two roll calls to restore existing rates after two recent votes swung between 1.76 and 2.00 cents per pound for Cuban sugar, with House backing 2.40 cents. Nye accuses a vote trading bloc of pushing higher duties on sugar along with oil, lumber and cement. North Dakota senator aligns with independent Republican faction seeking restraint.
In Bombay at the Byculla railway shed two policemen and fifty strikers were hurt during a confrontation as railway workers attempted passive resistance by lying down to block loyal workers.
Washington March 1 13 4 Joseph P Cotton acting secretary of state said there was no indication the United States would supervise the forthcoming presidential election in Haiti The Forbes commission would work out a temporary government arrangement until the end of President Boisnors term in May when elections will be held He added President Boisnors repeated statements that he did not intend to run for re election and that Haiti appeared favorable to stability at present
The Hoover investigative commission will remain in Port au Prince to evaluate the political situation before deciding on plans for a temporary Haitian president. The decision follows unrest linked to President Barnes opposition and the commission’s return brought calm as hearings resumed with testimony from American officials under the American Haitian convention.
Boston obituary notes the death of Bishop Charles Le Wis Slattery of the Episcopal Church. The cleric served in Boston and related communities, with local church leaders confirming the passing and noting his years of service and leadership.
Chicago city officials report a general crime rise since Prohibition began, citing higher drunken driving arrests, more disorderly conduct, prison population growth from 1918 to 1929, and increased alcohol-related deaths. Alderman Bathhouse John Coughlin presented the measure, noting an $8 million revenue drop and rising insanity figures.
Washington March 13 Professor Irving Fisher brief read in support. Alonzo Stagg Chicago University coach for 38 years testifies youth better off under prohibition than pre prohibition days. He recalls pre prohibition beer drinking and keg purchases, contrasts caleter streets, warns of youth danger without dry law.
Postmaster General Brown announced a new two cent stamp to honor the founding of the province of Carolina and the 250th anniversary of Charleston South Carolina. The stamp will match the size and color of the current issue.
The New York lawyers committee concludes a two year study on the 18th amendment and finds the ratification legally challenged yet pursued. The report highlights legal interpretations and positional arguments by committee members.
Organized dry forces urged the House Judiciary Committee to oppose any modification of anti liquor laws. They cited statements from a noted economist, a New York City law observance officer, and a Methodist church temperance board representative to argue prohibition has benefited the country.
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