Death of Olive Thomas ruled accidental in Paris
Paris reports confirm Pittsburg actress Olive Thomas died from bichloride of mercury poisoning in Neuilly. Police Commissioner Catron announced the death was an accident after swift investigation at the Ritz Hotel and with doctors and Jack Pickford present. The body will not be viewed.
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Paris
Olive Thomas
Pittsburgh
Neuilly
Commissionaire
Catron
M. Catron
Miss Thomas
Ritz Hotel
Jack Pickford
Mary Pickford
Montmatre
Beckman
Babylon
Pickford
Y M C A in Kingsport to Open Soon with Fine Furnishings
Furniture for the new Y M C A arrives daily as construction nears completion. The building will open soon with floors being installed and furnishings arranged by floor order. A formal opening will invite the public. plans include a Boy Scouts room, a physical director, and a Y basketball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsport
Maine election signals Coolidge support for Harding
Boston Sept 14 Governor Coolidge after Maine returns telegraphed Senator Harding that he was as good as elected. The message reflects the momentum for Harding in the 1920 presidential race.
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Boston
Maine
Coolidge
Harding
Shawker and Ollie Headed to New York Markets
S. L. Shawker and S. N. Ollie departed yesterday for the markets in New York to conduct business and assess opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Shawker
S. N. Ollie
New York
Hillman Moves Into New Broad Street Store
Hillman 5 and 10 Cent Store relocates from 344 Broad Street to 340 Broad Street in the former Goodwin Furniture space. The enlarged premises feature a first floor main room 25 by 30 feet and a second floor 25 by 70 feet, with groceries in the balcony and toys storage upstairs. A rear entrance adds customer convenience during the switch.
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Hillman 5
Broad Street
Goodwin Furniture Company
Hillman’s
Paris and China Headlines From A Turbulent Era
Paris reports rats overrunning the city as Americans delay travel and health experts propose a night-can cleanup to curb vermin. In China, the Four-Power consortium gains space as Chihilites overthrow Anfu, with Tsao Kun and Wu Pei fu advancing toward Peking and a constitutional Shanghai assembly planned.
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Mexico
Tsao Kun
Tuchun
Chihili
Wu Pei-fu
China
Hsu
Shanghai
Canton
Wilcox Guests At Local Inn
Mr and Mrs P S Wilcox of Rochester New York are guests at the Inn this week.
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Ms. P. S. Wilcox
Rochester, N. Y
Disposition of German Cables to Be Discussed at Conference
Washington dispatch reports the international conference on communications will open tomorrow under the Versailles treaty. Key topics include disposing of former German cables seized at the war's start with American delegates Postmaster General Burleson Admiral Benson and W S Rogers and lines such as the Yap cables to Guam and Shanghai and the Atlantic cable to Emden now rerouted to England and France.
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Washington
United Press
Burleson
Admiral Benson
Rogers
Washington Herald
Guam
Shanghai
China
Menado
Dutch East Indies
Atlantic
New York
Emden
Germany
Penzance
England
Brest
France
Annie Tickle Heads to Maryville College
Miss Annie Tickle departed yesterday for Maryville to enroll at Maryville College. Frank D. Julian of Washington D C spent the weekend with his sister Miss Nelle Julian.
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Annie Tickle
Maryville
Maryville College
Frank D. Julian
Washington, D. C
Miss Nelle Julian
Hamlet Returns From Ontario and Detroit Vacation
Charles T. Hamlet has returned to Kingsport after spending his vacation in Ontario Canada and Detroit Michigan. He traveled for leisure and now resumes daily activities at home.
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Charles T. Hamlet
Ontario
Canada
Detroit, Mich
Kingsport
Body of Hero to Arrive in Kingsport This Week
Preparations will be made at the American Legion meeting in Kingsport to receive the body of Sergeant Hagan Hammond, killed in action near Estrees France on October 6 1918. Hammond was the first Sullivan county boy to fall in the war and the city post and Hammond avenue are named for him. The meeting will discuss important questions and Victory medal blanks will be distributed.
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Hagan Hammond
Kingsport
Hammond
American Legion
Estrees
France
Sullivan County
Washington
J. W. Hammond
Hammond Avenue
Sergeant Hammond
Young Kingsport Party Visits Grace Ketron Home
A group from Kingsport toured the Gate City pike country home of Miss Grace Ketron on Sunday. They enjoyed a bountiful dinner and kodaking plus other amusements. Attendees included Misses Delena Williams Pauline Williams Minnie Brahe Grace Ketron and Messrs Jack Huffaker Walter Huffaker Millard Baker Claude Jenkins and Mr and Mrs O E Ketron.
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Kingsport
Grace Ketron
Gate City Pike
Delena
Pauline Williams
Minnie Brahe
Jack and
Walter Huffaker
Millard Baker
Claude Jenkins
O. E. Ketron
Charming rock party honors Mrs. J. B. Saul Jr at Rotherwood
Mrs. Ben Dobyns hosted a progressive rock soirée Friday night with Miss Erma Cooper, the Pierces, the Huffords, the Brownings, the Sauls of Salem Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelms in attendance.
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J. B. Saul Jr
Rotherwood
Ben Dobyns
Erma Cooper
Dave Pierce
W. W. Hufford
F. W. Browning
J. B. Saul, Jr
Salem, Va
Harry Nelms
Kingsport High School Alumnae Formed Friday Evening
Graduates of Kingsport High School organized an Alumnae Association at the school building. They recalled old times and summer activities, heard speeches by Captain Groat and Mr. Graham, elected officers for the coming year, and closed with a resolution praising Captain Great and pledging class support and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsport High School
Groat
Graham
Ing
Ray Barger
Great
Dinner Honors Mrs. J B Saul Jr Of Salem Va
Mrs J W Dobyns hosted a dinner Friday night in her honor for Mrs J B Saul Jr of Salem Virginia. Guests included Mr and Mrs B Dobyns Mr and Mrs W W Hufford and Mr and Mrs J B Saul Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dobyns
J. B. Saul, Jr
Salem
B. Dobyns
W. W. Hufford
Choral Club to Reorganize for Thanksgiving Recital
The Choral Club will meet tonight at the Inn to reorganize for last year and plan an upcoming public recital expected around Thanksgiving. Officers and members are to attend.
Dance at Union Club Hostess Mrs J F White
Mrs J F White hosted a Friday evening dance at the Union Club with music by the Kingsport orchestra. Refreshments included punch and an ice course later. guests included Mr and Mrs R Y Grant Floyd Smith W M Bennett Jr L H Kidd A B Brockman K W Koeniger T H Pratt H C Williamson Thorn F T Egan F M Kelly R S Arrants Mrs F J Heazel Essie Pfaff Grace Chestnut Beatrice Pyle Evelyn Baylor Paul Gerhart Jack Connelly J B Vandecar Harvey Brooks William Gilmer John Miller.
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Union Club
J. F. White
Kingsport Orchestra
Missionary Society Meeting Planned at First Baptist Church
The Ladies Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will hold a business meeting Thursday at 3 o'clock in the church. All members are urged to attend.
Mrs Ketron Ill at Home on Forest Street
Mrs. Ketron is reported ill at her residence on Forest street. The notice provides no further medical or household details.
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Charles Ketron
Forest Street
Governor Cox Deflects Liquor Question in Portland Speech
Oregon crowds hear Governor Cox defend universal free speech and law enforcement while denying a revival of the liquor question. He recalls Ohio saloon closures on Sundays and credits his wartime mobilization efforts, criticizing Harding and Western politics as he tours the region.
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Portland
Ore
Cox
League of Nations
League
Chamberlain
Congress
Ohio
Harding
Oregon
Salem
Idaho
Hood River
Dalles
Boise
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Afernoon
France
J A Carter Visits Sister in Fort Blackmore
J A Carter spent the weekend visiting his sister Mrs Garland Mann in Fort Blackmore, sharing time with family and returning home afterwards.
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J. A. Carter
Mrs. Garland Mann
Fort Blackmore
Wallace McDannell Returns From Greeneville Visit
Mrs Wallace McDannell returned Saturday from Greeneville where she visited Mr and Mrs McDannell's parents. Mr and Mrs Oscar Fleming of Corning New York arrived in Kingsport Sunday completing their wedding trip. The Fleming couple is at home now on Wanola avenue.
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Wallace McDannell
Greeneville
Mr. McDannell
Oscar Fleming
Corning
N. Y
Kingsport
Mr. Fleming
Wanola Avenue
Katherine Patterson Leaves for Milligan College
Miss Katherine Patterson departed yesterday for Johnson City to enter Milligan College, beginning her schooling there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Patterson
Johnson City
Milligan
Bennett Family Travel After Death In Pennsylvania
Mr and Mrs William Bennett Sr are summoned to Pennsylvania on Sunday due to the death of his step father. They travel with Miss Ruth Bennett who will proceed to Hood College in Maryland from Washington.
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William Bennett, Sr
Pennsylvania
Washington
Ruth Bennett
Hood College
Maryland
Grant Couple Visiting Asheville Briefly
Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. Grant are spending a few days in Asheville, enjoying the mountain city and its sights.
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Mr. and
Mrs. R. Y. Grant
Asheville
Mr and Mrs F T Maden Visit Jonesboro Parents
Mr and Mrs F T Maden are in Jonesboro visiting Mr Maden's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
F. T. Maden
Jonesboro
Mr. Maden
Local Jewelers Move to Broad Street in Kingsport
Sharrett and Smith jewelers and opticians completed their move from Main Street to 344 Broad Street in Kingsport. The renovated 24 by 100 foot space features calcin ed walls, repainted woodwork, a new optical room, and plate glass windows. H. E. Hart, optical specialist and McCormick Medical College graduate, will oversee the firm. No tenant announced yet for the vacated Main Street quarters.
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Kingsport
Sharrett & Smith, Jewelers
Opticians
Main Street
Broad Street
Hillman 5
H. E. Hart
McCormick Medical College
New Amendment Proposed for League Covenant by Nordic Nations
Norway Denmark and Sweden will introduce at the Geneva league assembly an amendment to give small nations better representation on the council. Other amendments aim to fix annual assembly meetings, tighten arbitration obligations, and permit limited economic interactions during blockades to prevent neighbor threats.
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Charles McCann
United Press
London
Geneva
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
League
Special Assembly
Council
Mrs George Burbage Returns From Greeneville Visit
Mrs. George Burbage returned last week from a visit in Greeneville highlighting social and family ties within the community.
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George Burbage
Greeneville
Lindsay and Gerhart Depart for New York City Trip
S. K. Lindsay and Paul Gerhart have traveled to New York City. Lindsay plans to proceed to Oyster Bay where he will be joined by Mrs. Lindsay for the return trip home.
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S. K. Lindsay
Paul Gerhart
New York City
Mr. Lindsay
Oyster Bay
Mrs. Lindsay
Social notes from Nashville and Chestnut Ridge
Miss Helen Benton is in Nashville spending the week. Dr. T. J. Hicks and family visit Dr. Hicks' father on Chestnut Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Benton
Nashville
T. J. Hicks
Dr. Hicks
Chestnut Ridge
New Goodwin Furniture building opens at Broad Street
The Goodwin Furniture Company completes a 50 by 138 foot building at 352-354 Broad Street with a 50 by 110 foot main room and a 28 by 50 foot packing area. The store plans a Thursday opening with music and refreshments, featuring displays in two balconies and a show room upstairs. The structure includes a freight elevator, steam heat, and extensive plate glass front windows.
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Goodwin Furniture Company
Broad Street
Old Topers' Union Formed by City Judge Smith
City Judge E D Smith organizes the Old Topers' Union with over a hundred dollars in initiation fees. Eleven new members joined in a week and the club sets a 13 50 initiation fee. Members may join by bootlegging or public drunkenness amid fines for drunkenness profanity and whiskey transport. Duff forfeited a 55 dollar fine over bootlegging charges after near whiskey was found.
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E. D. Smith
Old Topers’ Union
Automobile Club
Judge Smith
Duff
William Cox Visits Town Friends Yesterday
William Cox was in town yesterday visiting friends, stopping to reconnect with locals and share casual conversations during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cox
Local Social Roundup From Johnson City and Nearby Areas
Mrs. M. D. Reeves visits Johnson City hosted by Mrs. F. M. Haws on Charlemont avenue. Dr. John A. Kelly of Columbia University guests of his brother F. M. Kelly and Mrs. Kelly in the White City. Mrs. E. G. Rice and sons Frank and John from Charleston WV visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Keller. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. White move from Union Club to the White City. William Gilmer heads to Lebanon VA for vacation. Francis Harris returns from Abingdon VA vacation. Ralf Goddard of New York visits Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Browning. Mrs. L. H. Hodge and son return to Bristol after a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Bunn. Dr. Thomas J. Hicks of Copper Hill TN visits parents at Eden's Ridge.
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John A. Kelly
Columbia University
F. M. Kelly
Mrs. Kelly
White City
L. H. Hodge and Son
Bristol
Mrs. H. O. Bunn
Thomas J. Hicks
Copper Hill, Tenn
Eden’s Ridge
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Hillman
New Broad St
Five
Charles Edward Hogue
Peking
Antullles
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Rialize
Paree
Henry Wood
By Mail
Marne
Joffre
Bordas
Bordts
Fochsonian
Public Health Department
Society Notes
Kodak Party
Mrs. Ben Dobyns
Cox de
Clares
Sharrett & Smith
Gove
Goodwin Furniture Co
New Club
Old Topers
M. D. Reeves
F. M. Haws
Charlemont Avenue
William Gilmer
Lebanon, Va
Francis Harris
Abingdon, Va
Ralf Goddard
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