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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1928

Page

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Reward Offered for Conviction of Chicago Bombers

Chicago officials post a 65000 dollar reward for arrest and conviction of bombers who attacked the homes of U S Senator Deneen and Circuit Judge Swanson. The effort, tied to political factions around Robert Crowe and Mayor Thompson, faces few leads as police report no developments. Local authorities, amid multiple prior bombings, hope the reward and immunity promise will spur breakthroughs.

Chicago Marca Hughes Terse Ince Hav Taft Chicano Walter Walker Em Seiler South Halsted Street Crowe

Naval appropriations bill pushed to Senate for giant airships

Washington March 27. The 1928 29 naval appropriation bill moved to the Senate with funds for two giant dirigibles and eight 10,000 ton cruisers plus continued work on eight submarines. The House passed it late yesterday without roll call, boosting the naval establishment by over 20 million dollars and authorizing 2 million for start of dinghy? Actually hangar construction and airship procurement. Navy officials called it a major step to place the United States in its rightful marine position. A Goodyear bid and a Brown-Boveri bid were discussed for constructing the ships and hangar, with a cost around 8 million. The plan would equip the airships with space for five airplanes and launching gear. In Cambridge, Mass. Robert E. Cunit was charged after a fire incident but a grand jury declined to indict him for obstructing firemen.

Washington Navy Mot |Ett Naval Bureau of Aeronautics Mercaunt Marine Mary Wilbur Capitol Goodyear Company Akron Ohio Onetivan Brown- Boveri Company Caumlen Goodyear Ne Ming Joffett United Shires Ahly Mahin Ireman Cambridge Mass Robert E. Cunit Tony Woards Ile

Odd Crime Note Portrays Puzzling Bets and Tips

A garbled report hints at a crime scene involving tips and bets. Police discovered unclear references to a game or vase setting and a crowd or players betting on positions. The fragment mentions 26 042 and Tokyn estes with missing context and names.

Relations Between Mexico and U S Seen Improve

Washington officials report firmer Mexico United States relations due to new regulations governing foreign companies in the southern republic. Ambassador Morrow and Mexican President Calles oversee steps resolving objections, with pre May 1 1927 mineral land titles recognized in perpetuity, easing long diplomatic tensions.

Washington Slater Mexica Dmeht W. Morrow United States Ssstes Fio State Department Morrow Mexicative Department Calles Legislative Branch Lepan United _ Htates Congress

Brothers tied to Love Slaying police seek brother

NEW YORK March 28 Brothers were involved in the Love Slaying case. Marie Terwiliger, 19, was shot as she left a doorway. Police suspect Harry McHugh, postmaster and elder brother, of the crime linked to a feud with the slain girl’s suitor. Harry then fled and drowned in a creek flood.

New York Tosy Marie Terwiliger Tarc Hugh Harry Miss Terwillinger Tease Miss Terwilliger Harry McHugh

Grand jury under fire in Miami police case

In Miami on March 28, the grand jury that indicted Chief H Leslie Quigg and six Miami police officers for murder faced challenges. Attorneys sought their release from custody while moving to disqualify jurors over alleged irregularities in drawing and convening. Judge E H Atkinson held hearings and planned a ruling today or tomorrow as defense motions continued.

Miami Fla Henes Quigg H. Kier EP. Pierce Quigg Miame H. Leslie Quigg Qui End Greetuigs E. H. Atkinson

Three Americans Die In Toluca Plane Crash

In Toluca, Mexico, a small passenger plane carrying three Americans from Nogales to Mexico City was torn by a gust of wind. The aircraft dove from about 900 feet and crashed into a side street near the city center. Victims include Rohli, a cattleman from New Mexico. Wallace Springer, a cattleman. and another American identified through telegrams. the American consul general reported.

Mexico Sty Nogales Arizona Mexico City Toluca Rohli Lucs Douglas Svg Alexander W. Wedasl Roh Fs

California Valencia orange exposition opens May 24

California's annual Valencia orange exhibition will open in Anaheim on May 24 and run for ten days. All summer orange districts of the state will be penetrated.

Anaheim Cal California

Honors for aged Kyoto citizens in forthcoming coronation

An AP dispatch notes that during Emperor Hirohito's November coronation, all Japanese aged 80 and over will receive imperial gifts. The measure covers those abroad as well as residents, reflecting the national celebrations and honors.

Kyoto Japan Hirohito

New Iowa oat variety Jegold touted for rust immunity

AMES Iowa AP topoid new variety of oats said by L C Burnett of the agronomy section of the Iowa State College experiment station to yield as much or more than the best varieties and nearly immune to stem rust. It was developed from a single Kherson plant and has stiff straw that stands well on high soil. Burnett also developed Iowa 103 Iowa 105 Iowar and Iogren oats.

Ames Iowa L. C. Burnett Iowa State College Experiment Station Burnett

Weather Summary for Virginia and Tennessee

Fair and slightly warmer tonight in Virginia with possible showers later. Tennessee sees increasing clouds and warmth with showers and thunderstorms from east to west tomorrow, then cooler conditions in the west. Readings at 6 pm show high yesterday 72, low 58, rainfall 0.51 inches. comparisons to last year noted.

Virginia Tennessee East West Eooier U. S Hecely ¢. L. Bunn

Markets Pause After Frenzied Rally As Old Favorites Falter

Stocks opened with strength but retreated from earlier highs as General Motors Radio and U S Steel eased. New leaders emerged led by Pan-American, Sinclair Oil and others as record prices appeared for New York Central General Foods and American Can amid shifting oil regulation news.

York General Motors Radio U.S. Steel Common New York Central General Hludyk American Can Continents Can Sinclair Oil Nin Vom Pan-American Yanying

Pennsylvania Bears Memorials in France

Pennsylvania memorials to World War I troops will be dedicated May 29 and 30 in France at Varennes Nanille and Fismes Fismette sites honoring the Twenty eighth Division Eightieth Division and Pennsylvania veterans. The projects are funded from a 300000 appropriation by the state legislature. Two additional memorials for the Seventy ninth Division and the Fifty third Field Artillery Brigade await approval and erection. A Keystone State veteran pilgrimage led by Major General William G. Price will visit the battle sites.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania France Common Wealth of Drinkins Pennsylvania State Battle Monuments Commission Varennes Amercan Fismes Fismette Veusie River Nantillois Montfaucon Fifty-third Field Artillery

Mayo Wives In Politics In Rochester

Mayo wives active in politics as precinct delegates for Republican county conventions. Mrs W J Mayo declined to leave the city. In New York hospitals triplets occur about once in 6200 births. twins about one in 160.

Mayo Rochester, Minn Rochester W. J. Mayo C. H. Mayo New York

Plauen Court Delivers Bigamy Verdict In Saxony

A Plauen criminal court in Saxony arraigned Kurt Huberich on bigamy charges. The judge suggested he may return to his home, as the proceedings concluded with an offer or remark about residence. The fragmentary text leaves the exact outcomes unclear.

Berlin Plauen Saxony Quitidd Kurt Huberich Huberich

Three Germans Await Good Weather for New York Flight

In Dublin Trish Iree State March 28 three German aviators waited for favorable weather to fly from Bre nen to New York. They faced dangerous conditions after previous aviators perished while attempting such flights. Arthur Spintler, mechanic for the Junkers monoplane, wrote to friends in Dresden that they aim to be pioneers in service to humanity.

New York Dublin Trish Iree Aif Asyay Tomor Arthur Spintler Junkers Monopline Brenen Dresden Germany Bre

Endurance Flight Record Attempt By Haldeman Stinson

Captains George Haldeman and Eddie Stinson launched from Jacksonville Beach Florida at 7:56 am EST in a Stinson Detroit er monoplane powered by a 220 Wright Whirlwind to exceed the world endurance record. They aim to fly along the Florida East Coast seeking a 52 hour 23 minute German benchmark, hoping favorable weather holds.

Jacksonville Beach Fla George Haldemen Eddie Stinson Florida East Coast Haldeman Ruth Eldex Stinson Detroit

Wall Street Clerks Grow Weary as Record Smashing Continues

New York March 28 A weary Wall Street clerk contemplates a summer trip as record market activity continues. Bonuses flood in with promises of Europe trips and large payoffs, while firms reward loyal staff with extra vacation, theater trips, and restaurant dinners. Fresh air in trading rooms is credited with reviving traders amid a 16 session frenzy and a 4,700,600 share turnover.

Wall Street New York Paris Serveyal Europe

Schools to Debate on Smith for Pres

Williamsburg Va March 28 The subject resolved that Al Smith should be elected president of the United States will be debated tonight. The College of William and Mary will hold the affirmative with University of Alabama asserting the negative. The debate will cover political and economic aspects with no prohibition. Alabama will uphold the Negative with William H Elliott Jr and William Bolton to represent William and Mary Clanton W Williams and Hubert Hayes will speak for Alabama contenders.

Williamsburg al Smith United States College of Willi and Mary Thomas Heflin William H. Elliott, Jr Nortalk William Bolton Abries William and Mary Clanton W. Williams Alabama Davidson College Hubert Hayes Tuscaloosa

Kansas City Builder Imports Outdoor Art from Europe

Kansas City builder Nichols plans to adorn a shopping center with Italian and Venetian outdoor pieces. He already owns Italian sculptures for a residence area and has faced vandalism when first importing European works. Nichols chairs the park and planning commission and aims to place more than 500 figures in pools and parks along city streets. He recently traveled to Spain for ornaments and has ties to Olathe, Kansas.

Kansas City Nichls Spain Italy Venice Florence Nichols Washington Fron Nichols Cap’ ‘Tei Park and Planning Commission Ian“Olathe Middle West

Federal Control of Soft Coal Sparks Senate Debate

The Senate debate centers on federal regulation of soft coal. Senator Bruce of Maryland opposes federal control, warning it could lead to socialization of industries, while Senators Goorling Idaho Wagner New York Wheeler Montana favor it as a last resort to stabilize bituminous mining. Percy Tetlow of United Mine Workers proposes federal regulation as a solution.

Washington Senate Bruce Maryland Goorling Idaho Wagner New York Wheeler Montana Percy Tetlow West Virginiia United Mine Workers Gooding

State Department Involved in Lindbergh Plans

Washington March 23 The State Department has something planned for Col Charles A Lindbergh with rumors of a world goodwill flight and a possible Pan American air service program. None confirmed after a brief yesterday with acting Secretary Olis.

Tate Department Col. Lindbergh Washington State Department Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh Central South America Avitor Olis

Condition of Mrs Coolidge's Mother Remains Unchanged

The article reports Mrs Lemira Goodhue Coolidge remains largely unchanged with some alertness and conversation after several days of delirium. President Coolidge’s wife traveled from Washington to be by the bedside. Dr Justin H L Hayes notes no heart distress but cautions variations may occur in an older patient. NORTHAMPTON MASS March CO-EDS ALSO EARN WAY. GREENCAS tle, Ind AP: University co-eds fund tuition by working, last semester earning about $6,000.

Lemira Goodhue Calvin Coolidge Washington Justin HL Hayes NORTHAMPTON_ Mags Greencastle Ind Dey Pauw University Dad

Early wheat favored by Nerii-Grop at Nevada farm study

A Nevada University study indicates early wheats are favored as drier conditions approach. Researchers note these varieties mature three weeks earlier than spring wheats, saving water and adapting to impending drought, with implications for local farmers and the Federation.

RENG Nerii Grop Specialits University of Nevada Nevada

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