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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1934

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Cotton Strike Renewal Seen in Southern Mills

Washington dispatch reports strong sentiment for renewing the cotton strike in Southern mill centers amid alleged widespread discrimination against reemployment. Union leaders urge patience awaiting a new textile labor relations board's appointment. cases of bias noted in Passaic, Concord, Waterville, and several Southern towns. National Guard units remain near mills as strikes continue and mills reopen gradually in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Washington Francis J. Correa Gorman Bey Ta|ion South SX Os Passaic N. J Concord N. G Waterville Maine High Point Worcester Mass Huntsville Gadsden Ala Payetteville N.C Middletown N. C East Hampton Florence High Shouts Wilkes Barre Ashele Atlanta National Guard Georsgin North Carolina Mississi South Carolina Augusta Macon J. Ralph Gay Textile Workers Union Roosevelt Teckins Grasell J. Garman Gay Perkins National, Labor Relations Board Georgia Lindley Cann Talmadre Chicago

Weather Notes For Tennessee And Virginia With Warm Readings

Readings at 8 p.m. show Tennessee remaining warm with little temperature change tonight and Wednesday. Virginia forecasts fair conditions, continued warmth, and no precipitation expected. Yesterday's temperatures reached 90 high and 59 low with no rain reported on the listed dates.

Tennessee Virginia

Percy A Rockefeller Dies at 57 in New York

Percy A Rockefeller nephew of John D Rockefeller and noted New York financier died early today after stomach illness. A director of major banks and industrial firms he had recent surgery at reelors hospital and faced severe health decline. Born February 27, 1878 in New York, he was once a National City Bank director until 1933 and stood out for quiet public appearances during banking investigations.

New York Percy A. Rockefeller John PD. Rockefeller Rockefeller Willian Rockefeller Terey Rockefeller Naation Senate Banking and Currency Committee New York Stock Exchange Isis William Tockefeller National City Bank John D. Jr Percy Rockefeller Stopt Wall Street Internatinal Match Co Ivar Dreuger Vist

Roosevelt To Return After Making Study

President Roosevelt prepared to depart Hyde Park for Washington after a month of study and consultation with national leaders. He will address the nation by radio Thursday night and outline his views for the future after reporting on his stewardship. The talks focus on the National Recovery Administration amid a broad program discussion with figures like Barnard Garuch Gerard Swope and General Hugh Johnson.

Ly Francis M. Stephenson Hyde’ Park N. X Roosevelt White House Washington New York Herald Tribune FDR National Recovery Administration Wir Barnard Garuch New York Hugh &. Johnson Gerard Swope General Electric

Republicans Hope to Garner Votes in West

Chicago, Sept. 85. Republican leaders seek enough votes in Rocky Mountain states to flip nine Democratic congressmen. Senator Robert D. Carey of Wyoming said conditions are daily growing more favorable, with strongest chances in Wyoming and Nevada and positive reports from Utah, Montana, and Washington. Mark L. Requa of California mocked the Democratic platform, while party leaders agreed to target relief administration praise and avoid criticizing Roosevelt. Treasurer George F. Getz predicted party solvency by November.

Chicago Republlican Carey Wyoming Nevada Utah Montana Washington Mark L. Requa California Roosevelt George F. Getz

Death, the Sniper, Claims Old Soldier in Tennessee

Columbia Tennessee September 25 The sniper Death claimed another veteran today as Sims Latta former United Confederate Veterans commander for Tennessee died aged 74 He had been largely inactive for nine months after a winter fall Latta led soldiers in the Civil War then served as sheriff and U S marshal in Maury County Known for riding the county alone on horseback and enforcing the law, he died at his home near Columbia.

Columbia Tenn Old South Sims Luksi United Centedrate Veterans Tennessee Latta U. C. V. Qind Tennessee Department J. I. B. Stewart Han’ Bedford Forrast Nesiry Sims Latta Maury County Arma

Salient Points In Kidnap Case Develop Today

The Justice Department notes a similarity between Hauptmann’s footprint and prints found near the Lindbergh home the night of the child kidnapping. Bronx County grand jury resumes testimony seeking an indictment charging Hauptmann with extortion as the receiver of the $50,000 Lindbergh ransom. Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh travel to aid the investigation, while Col Norman Schwerzkopf says no fingerprints were found in the Lindbergh home after the crime. Prosecutor Anthony F Hauck travels to Trenton for talks as the case continues.

Associated Press Department of Justice Bruno Richard Hauptmann Lindbergh Bronx County Hauptmann Charles A. Lindbergh Bagnell Dam Missouri Col H. Norman Schwerzkopf New Josey State Lindberga Col. Lindbargh Seciori Haunt-smann Lindbargh Hopewell N. J. Home Serk Data Department Isidor Fisch Hausmann Horewall Fisch Germany Hanntmann Wauptmann Bronx Havintimann Albert S. Osborn Harntmann Osborn Hauntmann Albert D., Osborn Henry Beckinridge iLindbergh Col. Beckinridge Condon

Morro Castle Fire Witness Claims Bombing Link

Night watchman Arthur J. Pender testified before the federal board that the Morro Castle fire may have been caused by a bombing. He described a strong explosion near the writing room or lobby passage and said he thought the ship was bombed after observing the blaze and a mysterious gray-suited man.

New York Arthur J. Pender Morro Castle Federal Board Pender George Alagna Willmott Alagna Fender United States Havana Glingling Theny

Liquidation pool holdings sought by AAA plan

Memphis Sept 25 Oscar Johnston manager of the agricultural adjustment administration pool today placed before the cotton industry a program through which the AAA hopes to liquidate pool certificates held by producers The plan would have no adverse effect upon the cotton market Participating trust certificate holders will be asked to offer their paper for purchase to the pool manager Bids must be submitted by noon October 3

Memphis Oscar Johnston Agricultural Adjustment Administration AAA Coston Johnston

Hobo hunted in child kidnapping case in Nashville

Nashville police and federal agents questioned two hobos living in a hayloft near a railroad track about the disappearance of six year old Dorothy Distelhurst. Officials considered abduction or train accident theories as patrols searched suburban Hast Nashville for clues.

Nashville Dorothy Distelhurst U.S. Department of Justice John Griffin A. E. Distelhurst John Trout J. W Ben. Shelton Ens

TVA to combine hearings on Alabama power sale plans

Alabama Public Service Commission merged TVA proposed purchase of 14 municipal distribution plants in North Alabama with the October 23 hearing on sale of transmission lines and other properties in Muscle Shoals. Alabama Power petitioned to combine cases. TVA did not attend recent Birmingham session. The combined hearing, in Birmingham, will cover about $1.209 million in 14 systems and $1 million for Ath ens Belle Mina plants and Jock Wheeler dam site.

Montgomery Alabama Public Service Commission Tennessee Valley Authority Alabama Muscle Shoals Alabama Power Company TVA David E. Lilienthal Knoxville Birmingham Forrey Johnson Commission Lilienthal T VA Hugh White Athens Belle Mina Wheeler Dam Johnson White Jin Ram

Net tightens New York grand jury case against Hauptmann

A New York grand jury session concludes Hauptmann is connected to the Lindbergh ransom case. Evidence shown includes two closet panels bearing Dr. John F. Condon’s address and phone number linked to the ransom money. Investigators note a carpenter link and reveal a possible handwriting tie to the ransom notes. Col. Henry Beckinridge, Lindbergh’s counsel, testifies as key witness.

New York Distict Samuel Foley Tadey Bruno Richard Hauptmann Luindbergh Foley Hauptmann John F. Condon Jassie Toose Dr. Condon Dr. Conron Germany

Food relief plan affirmed despite blunt talk by Simpson

Nashville report says state PHRA administrator Colonel Walter L. Simpson defended a relief food plan as genuine and prepared for commissaries while grocers pressed for changes and a hearing. Earlier, Simpson rejected a grocers proposed distribution scheme as inadequate. Prestonburg indictment charges seven officials including a mayor and county judge with fraudulently diverting $122,500 in federal relief funds.罪

Nashville Commissaries. Co Walter L. Simpson PHRA Commissaries Simpson Prestinburg A. C. Carter Prestonburg Floyd County W. L. Stumbo W. M. Chapman Regine Mayo George Woods Otto Fannin Werkert Salisbury Carter Stumbo Maya Woods Fannin Salisbury Chapman O. C. Hall Hall Pike County

Prison guards added to night shift at Bellefonte farm

In Bellefonte Pennsylvania piards have been assigned to the night shift at the penitentiary. Prisoners have little to do as the anticipated break is expected from outside sources. The new guards’ task is to chase away deer that have been breaking into the prison farm during morning hours.

Bellefonte

Poor Man's Court Turns Out To Be A Place Indeed

New York hosts a "poor man's" court that helps the needy resolve small disputes. A photographer's fee case ends with a $3 settlement after the judge hears both sides. Another case on a dentist bill, $18 for a molar, ends with the debtor paying $1 weekly.

Dale Harrison New York New

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