01 May 1928
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1928
Page
1
WASHINGTON May 1 Germany favors the Kellogg program to outlaw war and pursue general disarmament. The German note, sent to the United States, affirms a strong willingness to participate in international efforts toward banning war while stressing ongoing adherence to League of Nations and Locarno obligations.
A New York Democratic state committee statement from Governor Swaith's campaign headquarters accuses Senator Walsh of improper use of franking privileges to circulate campaign material in California. The claim alleges letters from William G. McAdan to California voters and attacks from Isidore Dorkweiler of Los Angeles describe the materials as malicious and contemptible.
IMRMINGHAM Ali May than int of officers occupied the twins club federation today the third of its annual convention with vocation al val ance TM as a principal topic of dis ecuxsion Edwin Hall of New Yorker prominent mentions reelection as president Hiram FE Rowsell of Chicago sounded the keynote of the day The boy who doesn't ring best in school cannot ring one outside Mr Russell said every day a boy spen high school was worth $1 to tia in later life Speakers included Dana Younger New York William Tarker Pawtucket Ly Hah Smither Providence Re Ls We 3.1 Jokes Fort Worth Texas.
Reports from Warsaw Crague and Brussels detail May Day events with casualties and mass meetings. In Warsaw three killed and twelve wounded as clashes erupted during a socialist parade. In Crague over 100000 attended four hour parades with banners denouncing capitalism and calls for church and school division. Police provided limited casualty details. In Brussels communist appeals plus confiscations marked a tense observance amid public sorrow over recent earthquakes.
In Miami on May 1 the city shut shops for the Shriners parade. The imperial Arabic order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine holds its seventh annual convention with a large glittering procession. Traffic was barred along the parade route as units assembled by noon and marching orders were issued.
Postmaster General Harry New presides as the first parcels roll out on a new 1,256 mile air link connecting New York Atlanta and New Orleans. The opening ceremony marks the start of a three‑day rail replacement by air with plans for a Chicago Atlanta route bid and a heavy mail load of over 6,000 pounds.
New York May 1 Baron von Huenefeld sponsor of the Bremen trans Atlantic flight will observe his thirty six birthday tomorrow at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. A frosted cake with 36 candles has been prepared for the occasion.
SEW YORK May 1 Flyers celebrate a warm welcome in New York as a relief from storms during the Atlantic crossing. Captain Hermann Koolil lauds the voyage and praises the New York audience while describing the reception as superior to any in Europe.
Disturbances in Shantung provinces raise Nationalist tensions as troops bolster defenses and reports surface that rail lines between Tsingtau and Shantung were cut. Japanese warnings loom over possible action, while Chiang Kai-shek consults officials amid shifting front lines and rebalanced forces near Tsinan and Tswan. In New York a planned blacklist party for May 9 targets Daughters of the American Revolution allies and key American figures, with speakers including Clarence Darrow and Dorothy Parker.
In Colmar France May 1 Autonomy advocates Dr Eugene Ricklin and M Rosse were tried for plotting against the state after Alsace Lorraine voters elected them to the chamber of deputies The separatist effort aims to create an independent Alsace Lorraine movement begun ten years ago aided by clericals and allegedly Germany The crackdown followed fifteen leaders arrested with seven escaping and the case continues on page four.
Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, almost a year old, arrived at Bolling Field after its long flights. The famed silver airplane, first to cross from South America to Europe, will be moved to the Smithsonian for protection from souvenirs and minor preparations before viewing.
New York May 1. Wives of two trans Atlantic flyers and a young girl waited through long ceremonies at City Hall for their husbands. Patsy Fitzmaurice cried as Daddy failed to meet them, while Frau Elfriedge Roehl kissed her husband and Major Fitzmaurice greeted his wife.
May 1 San Francisco primary voters prepare for races in three Democratic candidates Governor Smith Senator Reed and Senator Walsh plus Republican Hoover and prohibitionist Poling. Democrats may split tickets while observers note high turnout hopes and large delegate totals.
In Albany New York the trial of Mrs Plover Knapp former secretary of state for grand larceny tied to the 1925 state census was paused when lead witness Clara Blinche Knapp did not appear despite a subpoena. A Vermont firm was retained to test subpoena validity as prosecutors seek evidence of a $2875.06 diversion to the defendant.
Five or more men drowned when a small boat capsized on the Monongahela River between Masontown and Greensboro near Uniontown at dawn. A floating log struck the craft, causing it to overturn before daylight, with reports reaching authorities several hours later.
P Georges Christoff a politician who fled to Yugoslavia after Bulgaria’s Agrarian regime fell was arrested today. He faced charges of importing bombs used in the April 1925 Sofia cathedral explosion. Rumors spoke of impending arrests of several sympathizers who are deputies.
Britain Egypt tension eased after Egypt postpones public assemblies bill. British warship moved toward Egyptian waters and demanded withdrawal by 7 p.m. tomorrow. Egypt’s action delayed discussion until November, seen as dictated by Cairo. In Washington, Smoot outlines a $232 million surplus with further cuts pending. Senate Finance panel aims to consider the bill soon, Democrats pledging a $325 million reduction and arguing for a larger corporate tax cut.
Michael Arlen the novelist and Countess Atlanta Mercate wed in a five minute civil ceremony at the British consulate in Cannes May 1. A religious service was planned at the Greek Orthodox Church. Witnesses included Princess Baran georgeviteh Mrs Wey Pratt and Mrs Henriette von Pilagi. The Armenian groom registered under his father Sarkis Ko Joumdjion.
Canton May 1 Morris Cohen longtime bodyguard and chauffeur to Sun Yat Sen in Canton for three years has left the city for an unnamed destination. Once a prominent figure among foreign plotters around Sun Cohen had served as a messenger and purchasing agent for Canton officials after the leader’s death. His latest involvement followed the Red uprisings last December ending his service in the Canton government setup.
In Bratislava May 1 report details a Hungarian plot to free Bela Kun by sending agents to Vienna to seize him from prison and return him to Budapest to face charges. The plan reportedly hinges on the seizure and transfer amid fear the Vienna authorities would resist surrender.
A five senator panel was named by Vice-President Dawes to lead the Senate inquiry into campaign expenditures of presidential candidates. Members named include Senators Steiner of Oregon, Dale of Vermont, McMaster of South Dakota, Bratton of New Mexico, and Barkley of Kentucky.
Weather summary reports fair conditions in Tennessee tonight and Wednesday with airders in the west Wednesday night and little temperature change. In Virginia the outlook is fair and slightly colder tonight and Wednesday with moderate to fresh south winds veering to northwest.
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