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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1925

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Part of Chapman's Loot Recovered After Lynbrook Loan Case

Bonds linked to the Chapman loot were recovered with the arrest of John Phelan, charged with larceny for missing interest payments on an $8,500 loan from First National Bank of Lynbrook. The numbers on the bonds matched securities seized in the Broadway mail robbery. Phelan did not explain how he possessed the bonds.

New York May &—Bonds Geel Chapman Mmuurderer John Phelan First National Bank of Lynbrook L. I Phelan Lower Broadway Chapman Pals

Case of Dr Fosdick to be argued again at assembly

Columbus Ohio May 8 The case of Mary Emerson Fosdick the Baptist minister who left the First Congregational church of New York and was guest of the Presbyterian General Assembly will again be center stage when the 18th annual session opens May 21. The dispute arose over orthodoxy and the New York Presbytery’s delay in acting. A faction led by Dr Buchanan of Broadway Presbyterian Church will press charges that the presbytery licensed ministers denying core Christian miracles. Trials will be conducted in executive session by the judicial commission with potential assembly review. The moderator election tests fundamentalists versus liberals with candidates including Dr Lasley A McAfee of Berkeley and Dr William C Thompson of Ohio State University. About 1,000 commissioners from 299 presbyteries and nearly 2,000 officials will attend, with annual reports and a plan to unify denominational finances.

Columbus Emerson Fosdick Baptist Mienteny First Torign Church of New York Les Presbyterian General Assembly Fosdick Presbyterian Church Assembly Br. Welter Buchanan Broadway Nng Agni Judicial Commission Charence Edward Macartney Arch Street United States Joseph A. Vance Detroit Mich

Butcher Shot and Likely Fatally Injured

Stanford May 8 J Blackburn Hulkiman was shot and probably fatally injured by his wife who had just returned from the state hospital. Huffman says the first shot came while asleep and the second as he tried to take the weapon. a shotgun was used. Hulkiman’s arm was amputated at Danville hospital. Mrs. Hulkiman was arrested. The couple have nine children aged one to five.

Stanford J Blackburn Hulkiman State Hospital Huffman Iuffman Danville

Toys With Military Suggestion Return To Favor

London reports that medieval knights and war toys are reappearing in shops after the war, replacing farm figures. Toy designers note renewed demand for knights reflecting troubled times, while farm scenes and animals also remain on display as consumers seek familiar country imagery.

Europe London Priory England Germany Austria Sealy

Swedish Visitors Boost Tourism as Immigration Ties Rise

The Amodnisd Prean Gothenburg notes more Swedish tourists head toward American shores while emigration to the United States remains capped at 9 961. Canada welcomes north farmers, government aid promised, and Swedish travel firms plan lump sum guided tours through eastern and central states to fill tourist demand.

Gothenburg United States Canada Atlantic Middle Western

Decision Upholds Miners Contentions

The Associated Press reports Wheeling West Virginia ruling in favor of miners. The decision upholds workers claims regarding the United Mine Workers and actions affecting miners’ rights and conditions.

Jefferson County Treasurer Not Liable for Old State Account

In Frankfort May 8 the court of appeals ruled Jefferson county need not forward $15,987.58 to the state auditor for children committed to reform schools since 1914. The court said the state cannot collect funds paid five or more years ago, and mandamus against county judges is barred by stable limitation.

Frankfort Court of Appeals Jefferson County Cdurl

Income of Methodist Board of Missions Surges in 1924

Nashville report shows a monthly average increase of over 28,000 in the boards income since January 1924 through the bureau of specials. For 1924, $189,906.81 in regular specials funded schools and leagues, totaling $227,408.68 due to the board of missions treasury for missionary maintenance.

Nashville Tenn Board of Missions of The Methodist Episcopal Church, South A.c. Zurebrunnen Bureau General Department of the Board Dr. Zumbrunnen Zumbrunnen Bureau of “Specials Andyi Oif Missions

Smoking Cigarettes Send Two Berlin Girls to Jail

Two Berlin girls, recalling a smoke during a walk in Tegeler pine woods, started a fire that burned about 20 acres of timber. A lit cigarette end ignited dry pine. attempts to douse the flames failed and they surrendered to authorities. They face jail and possible civil suits for the forest loss.

Berlin Amouigtes Freie Tegeler

American Sumatra Tobacco Company Declared Insolvent

The American Sumatra Tobacco Company, a $17 6 million concern, was declared insolvent in a bankruptcy petition filed in federal court by three creditors. The firm was placed in equity receivership, with claims totaling about 87 898.

New York American Sumatra Tobacco Company Lobavco Agayegaling

Scientists Triumph in Tacoma Radio Interference Cure

After two years of work under federal supervision in the Pacific northwest, engineers eliminate radio interference from a Tacoma area copper smelter. Improved chokes and larger Leyden jar condensers cut interference by half, enabling reception of Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles programs within a 29 mile radius.

Associated Prose Beature May Red‘orn Radio Pacific Northwest Tacoma Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Leyden Radio Corporation of Armerian

Mrs Shepherd Freed on Bond in McClintock Death Case

Mrs Shepherd, co guardian of William Nelson McClintock, posted a 35,000 bond and was released pending grand jury action on two charges of accessory to murder in the deaths of McClintock and his mother Emma Nelson McClintock. William Shepherd, her husband and McClintock's guardian, was indicted and held for grand jury review.

William “U. Shepherd William D. McClintock Chicago Emma Nelson McClintock Shepherd Harry Olson Chicago Counicipal Court McClintock Roy Shepherditis

Woman Alleged to Have Killed Infant

New York May 3 a ten months old inmate of the baby hospital run by Mrs Helen Geisenvelk died today after transfer to another hospital. An autopsy was ordered and city officials have reports from numerous infants in the care. Geisenvelk is held on $25,000 bail for alleged baby substitutions and will be examined tomorrow.

New York Baby Hospital Helen Geisenvelk Geisenvolk

Tough Currency in Greenland Stirs Debate

A fragmented article notes Greenland's currency system facing strain as coins and figures confuse trade. The piece hints at backstory and public reaction amid ongoing attempts to stabilize value and prevent errors in daily transactions.

Britain Seeks Exclusion of Warships From Arms Controls

Geneva talks reveal Britain and allies push to remove ships from arms control categories as opponents argue for broader publicity. Japan and Italy back the proposal while the United States and French discuss further study. draft conventions define three categories of arms and munitions with ships slated for public scrutiny.

Associated Presa Geneva Great Britain Japan Italey Theodore B. Buren Ohio Burton France Sealy Brazil Hungary Poland China Aubrey Smith Conference Committee of Bis Italy

Stowaways to Get Prison Terms in Germany

Berlin reports stowaways bound for American ports will face prison sentences up to two years. The move comes after liners struggled with American bound stowaways and after fines of 1000 dollars levied on German companies for each stowaway found. The measure aims to deter passenger-list irregularities.

Berlin Jbe United States America

Strawberry Crop Good In Kentucky Report

Reports from Kentucky describe a robust strawberry harvest with strong yields. Growers credit favorable weather and steady demand, detailing solid prices and steady market access across counties.

Kentucky

Butler proposes strengthening Hawaii as world military outpost

Chairman Butler of the house naval committee said the next Congress session will aim to make the Hawaiian Islands the strongest military post. A committee will travel west next month with high navy officials to assess requirements for the plan.

Associated Washington, May Butler House Naval Cannit Bee Congress Hawaiian Islands Navy Buller Associated Press

Condition of Naval Aviators Tested By Use of Psychology

San Pedro California May 4 Flight psychoanalysis practiced to prevent aerial accidents rather than mend crashes. The Aroostook medical staff tested 150 pilots and observers before flight using psychological exams, balance tests, depth perception, and a glow pressure chamber to determine readiness.

San Pedro Cal United Aroastook Robert G Pavis Anid Aroostook Davis Boxe

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