Instructors Shot Down at Mountain Home
Two mountain boys killed their teacher Bud Morgan 35 after he whipped the younger boy in school. Morgan taught on the middle fork of the Kentucky river in Leslie county and left a widow and five children. The killing occurred Monday night at his home after the boy’s call to the door. News came via Perry county by horseback due to lack of railroad or telegraph in Leslie county.
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Associated Press
Hazard
Hayden
Leslie County
Bud Morgan
Supreme Court
Middle Fork
Kentucky River
Ardill Farmer
Leslie
Morgan
Perry County
Tri-State Fair Faces Deficit After 1927 Meeting Shortfall
Amid financial maneuvering secretary treasurer Amacker reports premiums and bills totaling 5053.27 for last September, with 2000-plus dollars tied to 1926 show prizes. Officials pledge personal and director guarantees to cover deficits as weather and late receipts strain the fair's finances.
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National Bank
John B. Gilvin
Amacker
Cold Chicago and a Nation in 1926
In Chicago the element shows a bitter wind as year end reflections focus on advertising pioneer Charles R. Erwin, Wall Street cheer, and trade data. The column quotes opinion on America’s 1926 gains and 1927 hopes, plus a dramatic note on John Ambles and crime, ending with broad commentary on governance, industry, and cotton markets.
Transfer of Amarillo club stake to Hial Witherspoon
St Joseph, Missouri owner Br B Tracy seeks formal transfer of half interest in the former St Joseph Western league club to Amarillo businessman Hial Witherspoon. Tracy arrived last night and will remain until Saturday before heading to El Paso to finalize plans for the Amarillo club. Pitchers and catchers set to begin work March 10 with exhibition games to follow across the major telegraph league clubs.
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Tracy
el Paso
Clebe
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Oritly
Mussolini Praises American Spirit and Trade
In an interview at the Chigi palace Mussolini told an AP correspondent that he admires the United States and would like to visit America. He said the U.S. spirit, vast fortunes, and power impress him and that cultural and economic ties between the nations are swiftly growing.
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Associated Press
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Mussolini
United States
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America
Duce
Valder Mere
4OY at Steel Melon Brings Night Records
The report notes a sports event at Steel Melon setting near high marks with notable performances. It mentions participants from local teams and records achieved, highlighting standout efforts and competitive results for the night.
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Nigh Records
Fall of Lithuanian Government Reported in Smetona Coup
Dispatches from Kovno indicate General Smetona toppled the Lithuanian government with army support. President Grinius and ministers arrested, martial law declared, Kovno under siege as placards accuse the government of selling out to Bolsheviks.
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Kovno
Lithuania
Grigorinss Glovatsky
Potter County Woman in Big Suit on Estate
A garbled item mentions women from Potter County and Galveston involved in an estate case. Names include Whsita, Lore Prethers, Gee, Ree ee Coste, and Ree Free Sepmeing. The text references a meeting or event on a date with clerks and legal action, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Potter County
Galvesten
Lore Prethers
Va Holbrand
Gabersten
Keatowrten
Gene
German coalition cabinet falls on non-confidence vote
The Marx cabinet, ruling since May after the Luther government’s overthrow, was defeated in the Reichstag on a non-confidence motion led by the Social Democrats. Phillip Scheidemann charged a monarchist military clique plots to undermine the Reichswehr and hide arms in Russia while demanding resignations. the motion passed 249 to 171 as debate continued.
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Marx
Luther
Reichstag
Social Democrats
Phillip Scheidemann
Reichswehr
Scheidemann
Russia
Gessler
Associated
Rees
Gas Indications Reported From South Plains Well
Lubbock Journal dispatches from Gall Norden county 15 miles south southwest of here note a well test showing gas at the Hear Secret fort area five miles southeast of Gall. The bore reached 1008 feet with water at the casing, and reports suggest gas presence in the South Plains interior.
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Lubbock
Lubbock Journal
Gall
Norden County
Crocker Quits Post as State Labor Chief
A fragmented report notes Crocker resigns from the position of state labor chief amid shifting administration personnel. The brief mentions an interim replacement and ongoing labor policy concerns.
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Crocker
Realty Board Officials Off Roromst WoatH
Realty board officials are reported as off duty or unavailable. The fragment provides no clear names or locations to verify further details.
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Realty Board
Uncle Tom Peterson Dies at Bivins Home
Local obituary records the death of Uncle Tom Peterson at the Bivins residence. Reports indicate he passed away peacefully. friends recall his long community service and cheerful presence. Funeral arrangements were not immediately available.
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Tom’ Peterson
Bivins
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