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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1921
Page
1
The Railway Labor Board announced a general wage reduction for unskilled rail workers effective July 1 with the amount to be publicized June 1. Hearings are set for June 6 to consider further reductions for other classes, potentially affecting about 2,000,000 workers.
In Berne on May 18 officials report trains on the Gotthard and Loetschberg mountain routes use electric propulsion and generate power on downhill grades. The system yields an estimated 25 to 30 percent saving in current consumption.
Jacksonville officials report altered twenty dollar notes appearing locally. A bank found five such bills after a perpetrator split twenty dollar notes into twenty and one dollar halves, placing the twenty on top. Bankers call the fraud one of the finest pieces of work they've seen.
Berlin May 18 China and Germany remain far from restoring diplomatic relations despite unofficial delegations in both countries. German and Chinese envoys, led by Herr von Borch in Peking and Dr. Chang in Berlin, operate without full diplomatic rights as legal obstacles and unresolved Versailles issues block trade and formal exchanges.
Poland sought U S support on the Silesian plebiscite to be reviewed by the supreme council. The United States signaled it will take no part, deeming the matter European in scope. Prince Lubomirski conveyed Poland's informal appeal, previously made in 1920.
Emma C Bergdoll and two co defendants receive 7000 fines with the option of one year and one day in a federal prison in Atlanta if unpaid The sentencing also involves Charles Braun and James Romig while Albert Mitchell and Harry Schuh face 1000 fines and six months in Mercer county jail.
Knoxville defeated the Cleveland Manufacturers 13 to 7 in a high scoring game as both starters were hit hard. The win keeps Knoxville tied with Bristol for first place in the league.
Washington May 18 With Atlantic and Pacific fleet air forces mobilized bases on two coasts an intensive program of summer and fall maneuvers is planned by Captain William A Moffatt director of naval aviation The joint army and navy bombing tests off the Atlantic coast from June 15 to July 15 will test the offensive value of aircraft against naval vessels Navy fliers will undergo months of stiff exercises In July the ZR 2 airship will arrive and be escorted to Lakehurst N J A large demonstration will mark its arrival The ship then cruises to major cities including Philadelphia Chicago and Lakehurst before operating along the coast and taking part in fall maneuvers There is talk of a possible round the rim cruise from Washington state to Mine and a San Diego to Washington leg has been dropped due to staffing constraints
Washington May 18 Representative chemists urged the House judiciary committee to clarify existing Volstead Act provisions to avoid unwarranted government interference with industry. They rejected the idea of classing legitimate chemical products with bootleg liquor and urged exempting denatured alcohol from restrictions while supporting enforcement against illicit use.
The reparations commission accepts 150000000 gold marks from Germany as part of the one billion marks due May 31. Payment to be received in gold or approved foreign currency and endorsed by German banks, payable in pounds, francs, or dollars. The commission will choose the city to receive the funds, likely Cologne Colonz or Mayence.
Washington May 18 Senator Borah of Idaho and allies won a push to include the 500 million dollar naval appropriation in the Borah amendment and urge the president to call a naval disarmament conference with Great Britain and Japan. Senator Poindexter and other leaders shifted to support the amendment though no word on the president's stance, as talks with Republican leaders continued. No final progress on the bill today as the Senate prepared to tackle amendments tomorrow.
Washington May 18 Chief Justice Douglass H White is near death after a four month illness. Doctors reported his temperature stayed normal until a late afternoon chill and his condition declined rapidly. The 76 year old jurist had refused to stop work and underwent surgery last Friday for blade trouble amid a steady decline and unconsciousness last night. He was a familiar figure in the capital, often seen walking among crowds.
In Louisville on May 18 the Board of Trade is expected to take no action for now on resolutions condemning parimutuel betting at Kentucky race tracks. It is noted that the sentiment of members will be sought before any decision.
Reports from Williamson West Virginia indicate a quiet night along the upper Tug river valley. Industrial factions showed no sign of renewed disturbances as guardsmen and Kentucky state police maintained positions.
The official resigned, but no word from allies on his backing emerged. He had been absent for two weeks with a severe cold, then returned appearing in good health and ready to resume duties.
Six armed robbers halted an American Railway Express wagon in Chicago early today. They shot one guard, abducted two others, and fled with a safe believed to contain a jewelry shipment. Local authorities pursue the suspects.
Rochester Minn May 18 former secretary of the interior Franklin K Lane died at a local hospital from angina after gall stones and appendicitis operation. Lane who served seven years in President Wilsons cabinet resigned in 1920 to join Mexican petroleum interests. Born Charlottetown Prince Edward Island July 15 1864 he rose from editor to Interstate Commerce Commission chairman and advocate of federal regulatory reform.
W F Seay a 19 year old bride killer and department store clerk was arrested in Decatur Alabama charged with killing his bride and later attempted to set fire to the local jail and was found striking his heel against the wall officials said.
About 700 prohibition enforcement agents across the country were temporarily laid off due to no money for salaries, announced today at prohibition enforcement headquarters.
In Middlesboro Kentucky two infant children of A B Gilbert an insurance agent perished when a fire consumed their parents home near Pineville last night. The cause of the blaze remains undetermined.
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