French Authorities Fear Riffian Uprising Near Fez
May 5 dispatch from Fez reports French aviators warning of Riffian forces massing to strike in three main areas. Abd-el-Krim directs operations as tribesmen rally, while French outposts near Ouergha and in surrounding sectors face encirclement and food supply challenges. Madrid reports new Riffian incursions north of Ouergha, intensifying tensions along the frontier. French general Colombat leads efforts to break the siege and restore calm.
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Pratt Fez
Morocco
E-Krim
Fez
Colambalamin
Hane
Djabal Bibani
Madrid
Monroe
Ouergha
Abd-El-Krim
Pex
Colombat
Commencement Week Planned at Blountville High School
Blountville high school outlines a week of events starting May 10 with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev C B Cox of Marion College. A fashion show by domestic art, literary contests, domestic science exhibits, senior play, and the final diploma ceremony will unfold across Monday through Friday. Mrs C D Stone remains ill at her White City home.
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Blountville High School
C. B. Cox
Marion College
Plane dives from 2000 feet into Ohio river
A plane lost control yesterday near Ashland Kentucky and plunged into the Ohio river from a two thousand foot altitude. The pilot and one passenger, Okey Bevins, survived with only slight bruises while another unnamed passenger also escaped. They were rescued by a skiff.
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Ashland
Okey
Bevins
Ohio River
Peay Declines Second Pardon in Thomas Wales Case
Governor Austin Peay refused a second pardon for a dead man, based on Attorney General Thompson's opinion that pardons cannot negate third party costs. The request came from relatives of Thomas Wales of Hardeman County, seeking clemency in a case where he was convicted. The attorney general had previously opined in the Truitt Armstrong matter that a pardon can only remit fines paid to the state.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Onn
Austin Peay
F. M.thompson
Delatives
Thomas Wales
Hardeman County
Truitt Armstrong
Resch & Fine
Stat Federation
Tennessee Federation “of Labor
Jackson
Peace: Houghton Warns Europe Against Participation
London May 3 The American ambassador Alanson B Houghton told a distinguished audience including Prime Minister Baldwin that without a peace based on goodwill Europe cannot sustain American moral and monetary aid for reconstruction. He said peace must come from European peoples and that the United States would assist within its ability when peaceful upbuilding replaces destructive policies.
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London
Alanson B. Houghton
Great Britain
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Germany
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Washington
France
Marshal von Hindenburg
England
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Nony
America
Haughton
Baldwin
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Belgium
Japan
Canterbury
Amery
Auckland Geedes
Samuel
Hoar
Craven Astor
Rough
Lord Balfour
Robert Cecil
Cave
Illiam Joynson Icks
Bine
Bank Bandits Pull A Brave Stunt And Escape With Loot
Bandits held off town residents for about an hour using gunfire before blowing open the Baton State Bank eight miles away and escaping with 2300 dollars. Seven charges of explosives were used, wrecking the safe, tearing the partition, shattering windows, and severing telephone wires. Local residents could not determine the number of robbers as street lights were shot out.
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Hartford
Hardin Appointed Member by Board of Charities
Dr Er nest Hardin of Wheatcroft Webster county appointed four member of the state board by charities and corrections by Governor Fields to succeed Alex Humphrey Lewisville. The Democrat will serve until 1928. Also notes a historical timeline on coal in Scotland from 1200 to 1591.
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Perse Frankfort
Ernest Hardin
Wheatcroft
Webster County
Charities and Corrections
Fields
Alex Humphrey
Lewisville
Hardin
Scotland
Wedding guest sparks midnight Newport brawl ends in shooting
At Newport on May 5 two newlyweds and five guests were jailed on breach of peace charges after a midnight fight where Howard Morgan aged 30 was shot in both hips struck with a poker and stabbed. Morgan had reportedly sat in the lap of a 17 year old girl, provoking the disturbance.
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Asnacha
Joan Newport
Newport
Howard Morgan
Morgen
Picture magnate sued for damages in New City case
Ada Decker files suit seeking damages against Adolph Ztr magnate and his wife Loew for the band Frank Decker. The ad mentions May and a district court action. Plaintiffs allege personal and property damage from a business dispute, with expected claims totaling a substantial sum.
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New City
Ada Decker Fodast
Adolph Ztr
Mafion ’P Magnate
Oe Laew
Wi Loew
Frank Decker
Gold Standard Passed on Second Reading in House
The House, after brief debate and without division, approved the second reading of the gold standard bill. It agreed to the required funding to activate the government arrangements for the gold standard. The government explained American credits to protect the Bank of England’s gold reserve, with figures showing no interest payments.
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Hans Walter Gui
Ness
Wah Lord
Congress to renew fight on cooperative bill
Washington May 5 Efforts to enact the cooperative marketing bill will be renewed in the next session of Congress. Senator Capper Republican of Kansas and chairman of the farm bloc predicted after a conference with President Coolidge. Capper said the president's agricultural commission expects to meet again this fall to draw up new recommendations for farm relief.
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Washington
Congress
Capper
Kansas
Farm Bloc
Coolidge
President
Agricultural Commission
Robbers Rifle Clothing Store Heist Reported
A clothing store was robbed in a daylight incident described by local police. Suspects entered, demanded valuables, and fled before officers arrived. No injuries reported. investigation ongoing with leads being pursued.
No Traces of Poison Found in Examination
Evansville Indiana May chemical analysis of the vital organs at Joseph Bowles 10 did not reveal any traces of poison it was announced today Further examination planned before an official report is submitted to the coroner Burial of the boy was interrupted yesterday for an investigation into his death He is the sixth member of the family to die within 22 months All died from the same trouble liver and stomach trouble it was reported.
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Evansvillle
Ind
Joseph Bowles
Tennessee Banking Report Highlights New and Updated Capitals
Nashville May 5 The April report of the state superintendent of banks notes no new bets to be taken for business. several banks increased or reduced capital stock. New banks listed Lebanon Bank and Trust Company Lebanon and Munford Union Bank Munford. Chattanooga Savings Bank raised capital from 750000 to 1000000 Citizens Savings Greeneville from 50000 to 75000 Philadelphia Bank Philadelphia from 10000 to 16000 Peoples Bank Kenton reduced from 25000 to 20000 Governor Peay appointed J Ridley Mitchell Crossville to the fifth judicial circuit. C E Snodgrass moved to court of appeals. The court of appeals meets May 18 in Knoxville to clear East Tennessee docket. Judge John H DeWitt Nashville sworn in as additional appointee. Tennessee Brigade United Confederate Veterans to lead Dallas reunion parade May 19 22. Tennessee official Nelson notified as guest of Southern Exposition May 1-28 to assist Tennessee Electric with development of the state. The statute age remains 6 to 18 years.
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Tenn
Munford
Austin Peay
J. Ridley Mitchell
Crossville
Fifth Judicial Circuit
C. E. Snodgrass
Court of Appeals
Knoxville
East Tennessee
John H. DeWitt
Middle Tennessee
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Grafton Green
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Supreme Court
Tennessee Brigade
United Confederate Veterans
Dallas
Texas
John P. Hickman
State Board of Pensions
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