"I believed that stuff. "They come at me and said either posing said they had the inside scoop with TBI (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation) and that they knew I sold my daughter for drugs, and I flipped out. People are threatening us, and its not safe at my house. In just the first week of search efforts, 72 agencies from six states participated, scouring 4.6 square miles of land. On June 9, 1995, six-year-old Morgan Nick disappeared during a Little League baseball game in Alma, Arkansas. [57], He sold his estate outside Washington in 1952, when Oxon Hill Manor became the home of a "huge collection of Americana. Market data provided by Factset. Around three weeks later, in July, Donald offered the grim prediction that Summer is probably no longer alive. Its been nearly six weeks since 5-year-old Summer Wells disappeared from her home on Ben Hill Road in Hawkins County. Donald Wells reportedly told a podcast host that his sons have now been removed from the family home as well. But on Saturday night, Donald was arrested on suspicions of driving under the influence near his home in Hawkins County. When Guas harshly rebuffed him,[20] Welles then negotiated an end to his presidency, with support from General Alberto Herrera, Colonels Julio Sanguily, Rafael del Castillo and Erasmo Delgado after threatening U.S. intervention under the Platt Amendment and the restructuring of the Cuban army high command. When asked if his theory about what happened to Summer had changed, Donald said: "No. The Wells family issued a statement on their websitededicated to finding Summer, calling Donald's actions "stupid" and revealing that he'd been out driving in search of cigarettes at the time of his arrest. Donald Wells does have a criminal record, which includes other alcohol-related charges and domestic violence. In 1940, he issued the Welles Declaration which condemned Soviet occupation of the Baltic states and proved to be a minor point of contention among the Soviets and their Western allies once the U.S. entered the war in 1941. Hitler feared that the purpose of his visits was to drive a wedge between Germany and Italy.[26]. All content on this channel is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. There are numerous theories and ideas about what may have led to the 2021 disappearance of Summer Wells. He was a grandnephew of Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor, known as "the Mrs. Astor". Hawkins County Sheriff Ronnie Lawson told the Times News on Monday that the investigation into Summers disappearance continues. He arrived in Havana in May 1933. More than 50 countries later followed the U.S. in this position. IT was a stupid decision. Before Summer disappeared, Don was arrested for having possession of a handgun while intoxicated. After the fall of France, he downgraded French affairs because they no longer were a major power. Cloudy skies early, then off and on rain showers overnight. On July 23, 1940, following the principles of the Stimson Doctrine, Welles issued a statement that became known as the Welles Declaration. Northeast Tennessee Islamic leader explains holy month of Ramadan, Milligan Orchestra presents Night and Day concert. Members-only videos, livestreams and status updates:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPaXALwyZtroVml1rUq-4FA/joinJoin my Facebook Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/2817528315179705I'm on Twitter: @MichAfterDark#SummerWells #DonaldWells #TrueCrimeThere is a zero tolerance policy against trolls on this channel. The TBI did, however, ask for the public's help in finding a potential witness, who was purportedly driving a pickup truck near Summer's home around the time she went missing. He accepted Welles' resignation with regret and explained that Welles was prompted to leave government service because of "his wife's poor health". Despite the "personal fondness" of the President and his wife for Welles, he continued, the President sided with Hull because supporting a subordinate would promote revolts in other government agencies, Hull was politically connected and popular with Congress, and the Senate, he was told, would not support Welles for Secretary of State or any other office. Welles promised Machado a new commercial treaty to relieve economic distress if Machado reached a political settlement with his opponents, Colonel Dr. Cosme de la Torriente, from the Nationalist Union; Joaqun Martnez Senz, for ABC; Nicasio Silveira, for the Revolutionary Radical Cellular Organization; and Dr. Manuel Dorta-Duque, representing the delegation of the University of Havana. The organization reported to ground search leader Capt. East Tenn. Childrens Hospital announces Mental Health Initiative Fund, Knox County recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, shows state of health in county, Five Rutledge Middle School students taken to hospital, A TENNESSEE WALTZ: Ray Blanton's Last Dance. His proposals for the war's end included modifications in Germany's borders to transfer East Prussia to Poland and to extend Germany's eastern border to include German-speaking populations farther east. Summer's three young brothers were removed from the Wells family home six weeks after her disappearance. Theres no clear evidence she walked off, Colbough said. Welles attended Harvard College where he studied "economics, Iberian literature and culture",[10] and graduated after three years in 1914. Tennessee search and rescue teams arent giving up in the hunt for Summer Wells after the 5-year-old disappeared several weeks ago, but crews are "scaling back" the efforts. You have also broken the hearts of her father and mother and brothers, and in the midst of all the commotion, you have ruined our lives. 17 votes, 30 comments. We dont know," he said. Low 42F. This is where Summer was last seen on the evening of June 15 around 6:30 p.m. A prayer garden was started for Summer Wells the day after she went missing. There is still little known about his disappearance. Donald Wells is shown with his wife, Candus, and their four children, including Summer, lower right. Low 42F. [12], During the presidential election of 1932, Welles provided foreign policy expertise to the Roosevelt campaign. "Like an idiot, I believed it and I flipped out, started drinking, and everything else. Enforcing the decision of the United Nations was his overarching concern because it was an opportunity to establish the organization's role on the international stage that no other interest could trump. His family was wealthy and was connected to the era's most prominent families. Right now its not safe at my house, Wells said. A nonprofit volunteer organization called Equusearch Midwest was in Beech Creek over the weekend covering the ground near the Wells home looking for evidence that could assist in her recovery. [61] She came from a similarly prominent family that owned a textile empire based in Massachusetts. Benjamin Sumner Welles (October 14, 1892 September 24, 1961)[1] was an American government official and diplomat in the Foreign Service. Law enforcement officials tell WVLT News that both the investigation and search are ongoing. [10], In April 1933, FDR appointed Welles Assistant Secretary of State for Latin American Affairs,[12] but when a revolution in Cuba against President Gerardo Machado left its government divided and uncertain, he became instead the President's special envoy to Cuba. Cookie Notice Welles was forced out of government service by Secretary Hull when it was revealed he had solicited two men for sex. Summer Wells brothers taken by DCS, according to new report. They were Summer's older brothers, ages 12, 9 and 7 at the time. Nobody will hire my wife, and I've been fired from a job I've had for 13 years. [66], On January 8, 1952, Welles married Harriette Appleton Post, a childhood friend (and a granddaughter of architect George B. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. I've still got to go to work. "[30] In April 1942, he wrote that the annexation was "not only indefensible from every moral standpoint, but likewise extraordinarily stupid." He told local news outlets: Due to the extreme terrain, the nature of this, trying to locate her, trained professionals [are] what we need at this time to make sure that these residents dont become endangeredand expand this issue with having to search for somebody else.. That dont count all the ones calling. The Good Neighbor policy and the Atlantic Charter are largely memories. An AMBER Alert was issued for Summer the following day, after being upgraded from an Endangered Child Alert. TBI spokeswoman. thank you.". A New York Times profile described him while he joined the foreign service: "Tall, slender, blond, and always correctly tailored, he concealed a natural shyness under an appearance of dignified firmness. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Advertisement . He was a target of the House Un-American Activities Committee during the post-war "red scare", though he was never formally sanctioned. Soon thereafter, his wife, Julie Harding, was found dead of an apparent suicide in the yard of their Tennessee home. He did not say where the boys were taken or for how long. While Welles vacationed in Bar Harbor, Maine,[41] "where he held to diplomatically correct silence",[42] speculation continued for another month without official word from the White House or the State Department. So, that was one thing I havent had a chance to ask Don.. Private investigator Chris Colbough, who was hired by the Wells family, says there is a deep public fear over this case remaining unsolved. For that reason, the ground search for Summer continues. He said hes had a problem with amateur crime solvers and psychics trespassing at his home, and walking up to his house in the middle of the night. In September 1904, he entered Groton School in Massachusetts, where he remained for six years. Where I am discussing criminal cases, I am interpreting information based on my own personal views only and should not be viewed as a professional assessment or diagnosis. [33], The clash became more public in mid-1943, when Time reported "a flare-up of long-smoldering hates and jealousies in the State Department". Welles used American power and his senior position to intrude into the domestic affairs of other countries, especially choosing leaders who supported American policies. Its just absolutely insane, and its not safe for my kids., Wells: All sorts of people. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. [19] Machado believed the U.S. would help him survive politically. The only thing that Im confused about is the statement that was made that he took the boys to work that morning with him and dropped them back off when Candus said to her friend that they were at home cleaning. Following Donald's arrest, on Monday a judge issued a gag order on the child protective services case involving his and Candus' sons. We tried to control that but we couldnt control that 100 percent of the time,he continued. Have police interviewed the brothers to even verify that they saw her alive after she got home from the store/swimming? She just wasnt able to. [13] Hughes brought him back the next year as a special commissioner to the Dominican Republic. A local news station in Tennessee reported that Summer was last seen walking down the stairs to the basement with her toys in hand. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Benjamin Sumner Welles (October 14, 1892 - September 24, 1961) was an American government official and diplomat in the Foreign Service.He was a major foreign policy adviser to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and served as Under Secretary of State from 1936 to 1943, during Roosevelt's presidency.. Born in New York City to a wealthy, well-connected political family, Welles graduated from . "Just know that we love our daughter with all our hearts. Neither the search nor the investigation have revealed any information leading to the recovery of the girl yet, but law enforcement officials said the investigation is still ongoing. I joined BCG's Washington, D.C. office as a Summer Associate in 2020 and returned as an Associate in September 2021. Donald Wells confirmed his three sons were removed from the family home this month. Department of Childrens Services removals arent a a public record. On Monday the Times News spoke to Summers father, Donald Wells, who wouldnt discuss specifics about why the boys were removed from their home by the Department of Childrens services except to say its not safe there. When asked if there are any psychics working for law enforcement in the Summer Wells investigation Lawson replied, Absolutely not.. The move comes amid a weekslong effort to find Summer Wells, who disappeared June 15 from the Rogersville home. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Were hoping if something happens things will start to get safer, but the way things are going its just getting worse and worse.. At some point around 6.30pm, Summer ventured back inside the home on her own because she "wanted to go downstairs and play with her toys", he said. Summer Wells with her three brothers at church in Kingsport. Since then, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has utilized 120 agencies from six states in the search. Was there an intruder in her home that was able to lure Summer away without anyone noticing? That's our entry point in a case that involves a turbulent marriage and possibly a murder-for-hire plot. Lawson noted, however that psychics do occasionally stop by the sheriffs office. In another interview with the Kingsport Times-News, Wells said the Department of Children's Services removed the boys from the home but did not elaborate on the reason why. Chance of rain 40%.. Cloudy skies early, then off and on rain showers overnight. She claims to be a Christian, and then she claims to be a psychic. On June 7, 1992, Suzie Streeter, Stacy McCall, and Sherrill Levitt, "The Springfield Three," disappeared after a graduation party in the heart of the Bible Belt. Market data provided by Factset. When you took our little girl, you took our very lives! Among his ancestors were Thomas Welles,[7] a colonial Governor of Connecticut, and Increase Sumner, Governor of Massachusetts from 1797 to 1799. Its possible that she wandered off and is lost and afraid.. The girl was reportedly wearing grey pants and a pink shirt with no shoes when she disappeared. And Cordell Hull may choose not to retire. [42] Without confirming his resignation or speaking on the record, Welles indicated he would accept any new assignment the President proposed. The TBI is asking anyone with information about Wells whereabouts to call 1-800-TBI-FIND or contact the Hawkins County Sheriffs Office at 423-272-7121. You will be blocked from commenting on livestreams and on videos. SUMMER WELLS MISSING 1 MONTH TODAY; FATHER BLASTS NEGATIVITY ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR HAMPERING SEARCH, Tennessee search and rescue teams arent giving up in the hunt for Summer Wells after the 5-year-old disappeared several weeks ago, but crews are "scaling back" the efforts. A really funny scream and shes been telling us that all along, he said. In midWorld War II, at FDR's direction, he drafted the original UN Charter. He was a major foreign policy adviser to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and served as Under Secretary of State from 1936 to 1943, during Roosevelt's presidency. "We dont need her crazy ass stopping at our house. I believed that stuff. Investigators say she is 3-feet-tall, weighs 40 pounds, and has blonde hair and blue eyes. Choose wisely! A politically divided Germany would be integrated to an economically-cohesive Europe. The Tacoma Times (Tacoma, Wash.), 19 March 1940. Speaking to the Foreign Policy Association, he sketched his views of the postwar world, including American participation in a world organization with military capability. She tried and she wasnt able to. [45], Continuing his career-long focus on Latin America, he said that "if we are to achieve our own security every nation of the Western Hemisphere must also obtain the same ample measure of assurance as ourselves in the world of the future." Bly said she brought the girl inside from gardening and left her with her three brothers. An Amber Alert for the child was filed the next day. [65] Mathilde died of peritonitis in 1949 while vacationing in Switzerland with Welles. Roosevelt particularly blamed Bullitt; his son Elliott Roosevelt wrote that President Roosevelt believed that Bullitt had bribed the porters to entrap Welles. How does that work," he told WVLT. [11], After graduating from Harvard, Welles followed the advice of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and joined the U.S. Foreign Service. A FIVE-year-old girl who vanished from her family's Tennessee home in June has still not been found nearly five months later as mystery continues to surround the case. The family is also asking for direct tips via their website findsummerwells.com. Lawson noted, however, that investigators are not utilizing any psychic or supernatural resources in their investigation. My personal opinions, however strong, about people, places, events, information and other, should be taken in the good spirit in which they are intended. Born in New York City to a wealthy, well-connected political family, Welles graduated from Harvard College in 1914. Its against God.. [61][17][64] Until World War II, the Welles' lived on Massachusetts Avenue in Washington, D.C., in the landmark Townsend Mansion, which later became the home of the Cosmos Club. Sumner Welles is one of the very few career men ever to become Under Secretary of State, and as matters now stand may eventually become Secretary.Grave, saintly Mr. [13], He served as an unofficial adviser to Dominican President Horacio Vsquez. All views my own \u0026 not representative of affiliations I hold in the real world. He also called on the President to express his opinions and help shape public opinion, praising him at length as "rightly regarded throughout the world as the paladin of the forces of liberal democracy" without once mentioning Hull. WVLT News reached out to Donald Wells Friday, July 23 to confirm whether or not the boys had been removed from the house, but he told reporters that was not the case. Wells: Weve had a few people come in the middle of the night. In 1944, Welles lent his name to a fundraising campaign by the United Jewish Appeal to bring Jewish refugees from the Balkans to Palestine. Donald Wells confirmed his three sons were removed from the family home this month. Thats the only thing we know. It is unclear at this time why Donald Wells refused to confirm where the boys are on Friday, or why he will not give specific information now. [59] His son Benjamin Welles wrote of the incident in his father's biography as drunken advances to several porters at about 4 a.m. that were rejected and then reported to government and railway officials. Donald was also charged with improper lane usage. ", Donald added that he would do "anything to have my baby back" and said he's putting his faith in God to "turn this around. "I'm not going down that road. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. He believed any concession on the Baltic issue would set a precedent that would lead to additional border struggles in eastern Poland and elsewhere. How does that work? While weve not ruled out an abduction, we simply do not have any evidence at this point to confirm thats what occurred, said TBI Public Information Officer, Leslie Earhart. LEAKED ALLEGATIONS about Summer Wells' brothers & the CPS - YouTube True Crime Commentary - Unplanned live with special guests - Chris McDonough from The Interview Room and John Q Cue. And that's why they took our kids. [12] Welles remained in that post for three years and his work was accomplished after his departure in a 1924 treaty. David Dotson, a family friend of the Wells, told News Channel 11 that Summer's three older brothers have had a difficult time coping with the negativity from other people online and. Click on the bell icon to manage your notifications at any time. [37] Cordell Hull dispatched his confidant, former Ambassador William Bullitt, to provide details of the incident to Republican Senator Owen Brewster of Maine. Story tips can be sent tolouis.casiano@fox.com. [61], Welles occasionally gained public notice for his art dealings. Juanita for one. ", Welles headed the American delegation to the 21-nation Pan American conference that met in Panama in September 1939. Hawkins County Sheriff Ronnie Lawson told the newspaper Monday that social media was causing unsubstantiated rumors about the case to be taken as fact by some. The U.S. still awaits a clarification of its foreign policy and the forced resignation of Sumner Welles made an already murky issue even more obscure. One year later, theres not much definitive evidence at all. Wells made the comments on a podcast called "Jay is 4 Justice," according to News Channel 11. Four-year-old Summer Wells lived with her mother, father, and three brothers in a rural area of Hawkins County, Tennessee. Summer Wells and her brothers are shown at church in Kingsport in this undated photo. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Thirty years later, we still have no answers as to what happened to them. I know Candus wouldnt lie to me about any of the facts. "[42] It also described the resignation's impact: "In dropping Sumner Welles [Hull] had dropped the chief architect of the US's Good Neighbor Policy in South America, an opponent of those who would do business with Fascists on the basis of expediency, a known and respected advocate of U.S. cooperation in international affairs. ", "If nothing else," he continued, "I'll see her in the resurrection. All rights reserved. [72], Welles' papers are held by the National Archives at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library in Hyde Park, New York. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. You will be blocked from commenting on livestreams and on videos. We had one I dont think hell be coming back to our house anymore, though., When asked if his three sons were in state custody or staying with friends or relatives, Wells replied, I cant answer any questions, buddy. They think my wife its just crazy. How does that work. [12] In 1921, Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes appointed him to head the Division of Latin American Affairs. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Theres a lot of incorrect information, and a lot of advice coming from social media thats hampering the investigation with stuff weve already done many times.. Did Summer wander into the rugged terrain and Tennessee hillsides surrounding her family home and die from exposure? The reads: All parties to this action are hereby prohibited from discussing this matter or the children with the media or any other nonessential person entity and/or uninvolved or disinterred parties and/or persons.. To play with her toys.". Welles and his wife had two sons: Benjamin Welles (19162002), a foreign correspondent for The New York Times, later his father's biographer,[60] and Arnold Welles (19182002)[citation needed], In 1923, Slater obtained a divorce from Welles in Paris "on grounds of abandonment and refusal to live with his wife". It will merely produce a 'Jewish problem' in the countries increasing the quota. Summer was 5 when she was reported missing from her Beech Creek home on June 15, 2021. (Tennessee Bureau of. Unable to influence Machado, Welles met with Rafael Guas Inclan, president of the Chamber of Representatives, at the home of newspaper publisher Alfredo Hornedo, and requested that he initiate impeachment proceedings against the president.
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