Distinguished visitors Chambers Hitchcock in Kingsport
Internationally known author Robert W. Chambers and former postmaster general F. H. Hitchcock, with J. H. Sears, arrived in Kingsport for a pleasure trip with unofficial status. They toured the Kingsport Press plant and other city sights, expressing delight and interest in Kingsport’s bright future.
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Robert W. Chambers
United States
J. H. Sears & Company, Inc
New York
Kingsport
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Sears
Hitchcock
G ¥Ambers
Nobel Foundation to Award Prizes Worth 114935 Crowns Each
The Nobel Foundation reports assets near 11 million dollars and five prizes totaling 170000 dollars for the year. Winners will receive 114935 crowns each, about 34000 dollars, for services to humanity in physics chemistry physiology literature and peace.
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Stockholm
Nobel Foundation
Alfred Nobel
Retail Merchants to Meet Tonight in Kingsport
Kingsport retail merchants plan a meeting at the Community Y at 8 tonight to discuss important matters. The gathering aims to address key issues affecting local trade and business operations.
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Kingsport
Discontinues Free Theatre Tickets Vienna
Vienna officials stop state theater free passes and heavy discounts. The commissionercuts losses by ending standard price loopholes. Only a few boxes reserved for important persons. the public will have a fair chance to buy most seats at standard prices.
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Vienna
Evangelistic Campaign Set to Open at Christian Church
Preparations are complete for the Walker Loudy Evangelistic campaign at the First Christian Church beginning Sunday. Adlai Loudy will assist the minister and lead singing, praised as one of the era’s great vocal talents across the North and East.
Final results in Times missing word contest
The Times tabulates final results showing three tied for first place: R. Thomas Beaty, Mrs. J. F. Draper, and Mrs. W. J. McAuliffe, each with two misses in twelve. Prizes are shared among the trio, with other top finishers receiving smaller awards. no prizes until May 8 for potential complaints.
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Times
R. Thomas Beaty
J. F. Draper
W. J. McAuliffe
John E. Crum
L. P. Dashiell
Times Office
Character by Hands and Feet Says Northwestern Scientist
Chicago report states Prof Howard of Northwestern University unveils a new character study using hands feet eyes and ears. A machine he developed allegedly reads character types from responses, claiming four main types: bluffing, seeking advice, nervous, and deliberate steady workers. The device resembles an organ console with pedals levers and an aperture for signals.
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Chicago
Delton IF. Howard
Psychology Department
Northwestern University
Howard
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Interest Shown in Mass Meeting Tomorrow at 7:30
A mass meeting is planned for tomorrow at 7 30 in the evening. Organizers report strong interest from local residents and groups as details are announced.
Oil magnates clash in Wall Street over domination
New York reports a battle between Standard Oil interests and independent refiners in the midcontinent. Total financing shows Standard Oil at 592 million dollars versus 489 million for independents. Wall Street anticipated tension as gasoline prices were cut three weeks prior.
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New York
Wall Street
New York World
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Group
Shopmen May Let Case Go By Default
Chicago counsel for the railway department of the American Federation of Labor withdrew from the defense in the injunction case of Money General Daugherty. The government said the withdrawal and absence of substitute counsel indicate the defendants have no defense. A hearing was set for tomorrow to seek permanent injunction restraining the shop crafts from interfering with interstate commerce.
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Chicago
Railway
American Federation of Labor
Daugherty
Skeleton of Northwestern hazing victim found
The skeleton of Leighton Mount, Northwestern University student missing since September 1921, was found on the Evanston lake front. Evanston Police Chief Leggett said Mount died during a class rush and his body was buried beneath stones after being moved to the pier and hidden by frightened students. identification came from a belt buckle and coat fragment.
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Leighton Mount
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Mount
Banker Charged With Attempt to Rob in Kentucky
William Bell aged 47, president of First National Bank of Horse Cave, Ky, and five others were indicted in Munfordville for conspiring to rob the Campbell De posit Bank eight miles away. Trial was set after charges were read in court.
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William’ Bell
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