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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1925
Page
1
London dispatch reports 19 hours of fighting along the Greece Bulgaria frontier near Demirhissar in Macedonia. The Bulgarians attacked a Greek post. a Greek captain bearing a white flag was shot dead as a general engagement followed. Demirhissar lies about forty miles northeast of Saloniki.
Kenosha Wisconsin reports three men questioned in the Latimer Scats murder case offered no clear leads. One suspect, former convict Gyro H. Czerwinski, said he had nothing to do with the crime after being stopped in a stolen auto. Frank M. Eberhardt, 46, a laborer, was picked up after attorneys received a tip about his clippings on the case.
General Ku Kan-Mei, head of the Cantonese army, arrived in Moscow to confer with Soviet officials on political, economic and military matters. He said he would stay in Russia for three or four months.
The Dublin press reports President Cosgrave unwittingly acted as a spy during Ireland’s first army maneuvers near the Dublin mountains. He questioned a young officer about passing cars and sensitive wagon details, then urged secrecy after an umpire reminded civilians not to reveal cartage news.
James Evans and George Wilfong, both described as negroes, face trial for the July 26 stabbing of W. R. Hamilton, Knoxville businessman. The court ordered their transfer to Maynardville for formal arraignment and jury selection ahead of the Wednesday trial.
Tokyo professor Ryugo Inouye of the Sericultural School in Ugeda is reported to have perfected two inventions expected to greatly affect the silk industry. One device can produce new silk from old rags and scraps, and the other offers a simple method of obtaining silk directly from silkworms without waiting for cocoon formation.
Mrs William H Turner indicted in Pike County for involvement in a $25000 life insurance payout tied to the McCarthy mine explosion murder case. She is in Trenton New Jersey and held on a murder warrant. F I Farley, husband of Turners sister, also faces a murder warrant and was ordered re-arrested after a habeas corpus release. Governor Fields requisitioned the Farleys to Kentucky.
Secretary Hoover urged a national inland waterways network to support a projected population rise of 40 million in 25 years. He spoke to farmers and associations, stressing water as power irrigation and transport and noting past failures from fragmented, shallow sections hampering usefulness.
After nearly three weeks in jail Lillian Emanuel, linked to the death of Mau rice Eugene Felt, is freed. She spent the night with friends and her 18 month old son, fainting at the coroners jury result and again when the DA announced a new murder suspicion warrant.
The Leviathan anchored at quarantine as two run runners tried to use the liner as cover from machine gun fire. They maneuvered under the stern and alongside the ship within feet of pursuers, then opened fire as the chase intensified. Outcome not learned by press time.
Dr John R Neal filed an assignment of errors in the Scopes case arguing the Tennessee legislature violated state and federal constitutions. The document cites overruling a motion for a new trial and improper exclusion of witnesses, and contends the indictment was based on unconstitutional laws. The court overruled the quashing of the indictment.
Powell bank was partially wrecked by a blast as robbers tried to blow its safe. Citizens armed with guns fired, posses formed but the men were not caught.
President Coolidge backs a Europe wide armament conference, hoping the Locarno security pact hastens talks. He sees potential for land armament reductions in Europe but says the United States has little to offer there. He favors a naval arms limit discussion hosted in the United States for greater success.
Federal agents led a sweeping prohibition action along Broadway targeting cabarets and supper clubs. Thirty prominent night resorts were issued summons and complaints for selling liquor as owners were ordered to appear in court. The raids caused excitement and loud breaks of bottles during the inspections.
Judge James Henry Brent, Confederate veteran and prominent attorney for over fifty years and former judge of the old superior court, died at his home in Paris. Pneumonia caused his death according to infirmities noted in the report.
A Central passenger train collided with a bus near a grade crossing on the outskirts of Memphis. Several persons were injured, some severely, in the crash reported by the Times Want Ads.
Berlin reports the Soviet government authorized marriages on a three year probation to clarify matrimony in Russia. After the period, couples may remarry or separate. if the union fails the registrar marks names as never existing. Marriages require registration and 18 year old men and 16 year old girls may wed with name options for spouses and children.
No trace remains of Rev J A Lacy, Uvalde minister who vanished October 7. Friends pursue every clue as a bus trip description and ticket to Corpus Christi raise questions about his route toward Brownsville for a church meeting. bus driver recalls no sighting.
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