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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1925
Page
1
Chicago in October 26, Flight capture or death are the alternatives for hijackers killers and booze kings as Captain John Stowe of the detective bureau announces sixty squads of five men each to arrest every notorious gangster. Three special squads of the toughest policemen are organized to hunt down and kill or capture the outlaws.
A march by about 2,000 Chinese students outside a customs conference sparked a riot. Police and students clashed, more than 30 officers and several students were injured, and arrests followed as order was restored.
James Leroy Asher known as Lone Wolfe of the prohibition department died Sunday in Chicago after a cerebral hemorrhage. Suspicion briefly arose that bootlegger enemies may have poisoned him, though the cause is reported as natural.
Aaron Sapiro refused to discuss relations with the Kentucky Dark Tobacco Growers Co operative Marketing Association. General Manager Geoffrey Morgan of Hopkinsville said Morgan would release any information. Governor Peay expected back from Washington to address congressional hearings on inheritance tax.
A tornado struck Pike County Alabama early today, killing sixteen and injuring many more. Homes and barns were destroyed, with thousands in damage. Residents fled to Troy for shelter as local hospital capacity was stretched. The storm then moved through Barbour County toward the south and east, with three of the dead residents from Comer in Barbour. A mass meeting raised funds and aid quickly, with $5,000 pledged for relief and a committee named to organize assistance.
A Sheridan misquotation dispute is reported in an interview with the general’s widow. She says the exact text of his commend should be expressed by dashes. The page also lists market figures for cattle hogs sheep and lambs, with mixed movements and prices.
Stone Mountain Memorial news from Nashville reports immediate construction funding for a broad concrete boulevard to the mountain base. Work begins November 1 with opening planned by Christmas, funded by state county and federal sources totaling 35000.
Washington October 26 Express companies are not liable for the actual value of property shipped in their custody when the package is not fully insured but sent at a reduced rate, the Supreme Court decided today in a case brought by the American Railway Company.
Balkan front news reports Greek artillery shelling Bulgarian towns Pipernitza and Petrovo Aggd while conflicting statements from Sofia and Athens complicate the scene. Greece says Bulgarians occupied Greek soil near Demirkanour, while Greece promises to withdraw only after all Bulgarian troops leave. Regional states fret over possible spillover as Stamboulisky forces reportedly move toward the frontier.
A masked bandit entered the People's Bank in Whitebluff near Burns, covered the cashier with a pistol, and escaped with about 4000 dollars. The incident was reported by The Times.
The City Board of Equalization convenes tomorrow in the City Court Room from 10 until all complaints by taxpayers are settled. The newly appointed board members are C. Brockman, W. R. Jennings, and N. Masengill. Taxpayers may present cases, with final opportunity to adjust assessments, before any revision occurs.
The home of Howard T. Oliver of Riverdale Bronx president of the Oliver American Trading Company was ransacked late Thursday night by burglars who took all his clothes except one collar one handkerchief a shirt and one suit of underwear left neatly stacked in a drawer. The clothing and jewelry stolen were valued at $3 000. Mr Oliver and his wife found the burglary on their return from the theatre.
The court of appeals with Chief Justice Clarke and the full court grants an all party county committee to select nominees in counties where such nominees are considered. The ruling outlines the process and authority for the committees to choose candidates, noting the approach aligns with the edict and previous permissions.
The Tennessee evolution case moves to purely constitutional grounds with arguments in the state capitol. Defense and prosecution agreed to proceed before the Tennessee Supreme Court after the bill barring teaching evolution in schools sparked debate at Dayton and the bill of exceptions was stricken by order of the court. Attorneys for the defense remain undecided on who will assist Dr Neal, while General Thompson and special state counsel Seay and McGormico won the first legal victory by removing scientific testimony from Dayton. The spring term Raulston's court will host the arguments, a milestone in Tennessee and national legal history.
The Associated Press reports that Edna Burdick, 18, a bridesmaid for her brother's wedding in Louisville, died after a gown incident near Covington, Kentucky, delaying the ceremony scheduled for Wednesday. The tragedy occurred Saturday night, and the wedding originally planned for Wednesday now faces postponement.
Aggregate banking accommodation hits new highs with limited reserve strain while steel leaders predict strong winter and potential spring boom. U S Steel chief H Gary cites rising operations and doubled capacity in a decade as industry motivation. Bankers report easy credit and steady retail trade amid improving freight and crop movement.
Tokyo reports Japan will issue newly numbered 13 sen stamps to meet growing postal registration demand. The move follows a shift in postage rates and substitution for older 10 sen ordi stamps as coverage expands.
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