02 Aug 1924
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1924
Page
1
Light turnout reported in Kentucky and surrounding areas as voters went to the polls. Early figures show 549 ballots cast in Muddlesboro with 363 Republicans and 186 Democrats. Ward totals listed and commentary notes weather and campaign activity as returns awaited.
In Frankfort Kentucky on August 2 voters tested 38 candidates across seventeen contests for U S Senate and House seats. Democrats and Republicans field nominees in most districts with one congressman seat and several districts awaiting contenders amid a tight primary field.
A boy wounded in an altercation near Seiry Chapel Thursday was able to leave the hospital yesterday morning. Reports say he was stabbed four times but sustained no serious injuries. The incident involved two other youths and is under investigation by local authorities.
Tallahassee Florida August 2 The act, enacted January 1855, set heavy penalties for railroad employees found intoxicated while on duty. At passage there were no railroads in Florida. The law charged the general assembly with defining improvements to railroads, canals, and navigable streams, showing foresight about liquor and locomotion affecting public safety.
The article reports a wedding announcement for a young couple to be married during the Hluriest Festival and Pall Circus. It notes preparations, community interest, and the ministerial role, with onlookers hoping for a joyful ceremony and well wishes from attendees.
An Asheville citizen named Joe Atkins completed a multi state auto journey, driving from Asheville to Cincinnati and back with a detour via Richmond and Greensboro Washington, totaling over 200 miles to Wald, 346 to Richmond, and 181 to Cincinnati, all in under 48 hours while consuming quart oil and gallons of gas, highlighting road improvements and the work of the Asheville Western Carolina Motor Club.
In Cork Ireland Gaelic signs confuse Irish Americans visiting their homeland. Efforts to popularize Gaelic spread across the Free State with street signs and shop displays teaching Gaelic grammar and language methods. Bookshops promote Gaelic learning and school exercise books to boost usage across the island. The move mirrors European states promoting national languages.
Cleveland dispatch reports former War Secretary Newton D Baker, under Wilson’s administration, was showered with glass during a rear end streetcar collision. Twelve people were injured. Baker escaped serious injury by bracing himself in his seat.
George Shiras Jr a former United States Supreme Court Justice died after a long illness in Florida at age 61 The Pittsburgh born jurist served on the high court from 1842 to 1903 and was noted for a pivotal decision on the income tax provision He was a practicing lawyer in Pittsburgh before his appointment and an enthusiastic college man throughout his life His son George Shiras III a former congressman and amateur photographer was mentioned in connection with the family.
A local report notes tourists traveling toward Cincinnati through Middlesboro were misrouted by unknown parties, sending southbound travelers off course. A resident overheard the misdirection and urged locals to provide correct routing details or refer travelers to experts, to aid tourist traffic and local pride.
Negotiations spanning two nights produced a complete program for launching the Dawes reparations settlement. Allied premiers and the German delegation reached a compromise, detailing technical points debated by experts. The German embassy will receive the instruction in the afternoon as ministers and colleagues anticipate London talks.
Norwegian government signs a loan deal with a New York bank for a large sum. contract details reference a 2.0 million currency figure and interest terms. The announcement notes the arrangement as a government borrowing transaction conducted through international banking channels.
An Associated Press report says two American planes disappeared while on a weather route and a third was missing near the Faroe Islands. The destroyer Kent and cruiser Richmond monitored distress signals as search flights continued without locating the lost airmen.
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Associatil Press report notes a drop in opium production in Europe for the year, with harvests totaling about 15 000 kilograms less than last year. The potential crop in Alicetunta remains a major source, though overall output declines to around 20 000 kilograms worldwide.
A fragmented Nebraskan dispatch notes discussions on defense measures and patriotic demonstrations linked to national plans. Officials including Governor and Major General Duncan of the Seventh Army Corps weigh disruption risks, with no comment from Mr Bryan on two rival measures and livestock market details provided nearby.
Noetown residents will gain telephone service as cables for the Noetown extension arrived yesterday. Cumberland Telegraph officials, led by local manager Mr. Guyner, expect construction to begin soon and take two to three months. The upgrade should relieve congestion on existing lines from Caton toward Noetown.
A garbled report describes rum runners moving from Canada into the United States via a direct route toward Seattle. The text references Estland island and mentions authorities tracking suspected liquor shipments and associated confrontations, though many phrases are unclear.
In hot weather people think in varied ways as they seek cool air. Some imagine comforting scenes of frost while others dwell on harsher heat. The proprietor notes an Associated Press forecast predicting a week with winds and variable conditions, near normal temperatures.
Chicago August report says Robert Crowe contends the defense rests on mental sickness claims from a doctor who allegedly found the boy insane for 260 dollars per day. The judge bans insanity from the proceedings while Crowe presses for authentication of the report amid objections from defense counsel. A brief session followed as the Sat paras afternoon holiday limited testimony.
Surprise in Baltic states as the Russian Soviet fleet sails the Gulf of Finland heading toward the Firth coast. Two dreadnoughts, six submarines, light cruisers, ten destroyers, ten torpedo boats of French type and support ships are seen in good repair. The operation aims to show naval reorganization efficiency and could extend to Danish and German waters.
Reading clerk Patrick J Hartigan will hold a similar post at the Holy Name Convention planned for September 1820 in Washington DC The Very Key Michiel J Ripple P National Director announced that about one thousand delegates from 0000 branches nationwide will attend The gathering will occur at the Catholic University with the Congress as its scene
Manila reports show women increasingly fill courses at the University of the Philippines and other institutions. Statistics indicate women outnumber men in pharmaceutical chemistry internships and medical degrees, with women earning a substantial share of doctoral and medical titles during the year.
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