State Tax Commission sets higher property assessments
Frankfort reports that the State Tax Commission directs county assessors to raise tangible personal property assessments to equalize values with real estate. Mason County posted a perfect assessment, while Jefferson County’s results were mixed but affirmed by the commission. Judge Wells urges full assessment of intangible property and manufacturing machinery to ensure uniform taxation across counties.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
State Tax Commission
Rainey Wells
Magon
Tix Commission
Jefferson County
Wella
Wells
W O H. Bhanks
Triamiealon
Harrogate Editors Meet Plans and Attendees
East Tennessee Press Association gathers in Harrogate September 11 to 32 with executive committee members Ben Haines E M Hardy J I Hedges Jr A E Mantz and more. University president Robert Orville Matthews invites the meeting at Harrogate as host city.
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Iverogate
East Tennessee Press Assorta
Pbss
Ben Haines
E. M. Hardy
J. I. Hedges, Jr
A. E. M Antz
Eeble
Knoxville
Robert Orville Matthewa
University
Ouiversity
Methews
Lincoln
T. Apton
Tus
A. Holston
Loserville Herald
Zoe Fowler
The
Hockwood Me
Morristawn Son
Wwe
Minge
Kingston “Advertising
Laieied
Ben Haynes
Claiborne Progress
Bakers Meeting Plans for Kentucky Association Convention
Members of the Kentucky Master Bakers Association met with an Ow bea committee at Cumberland Toater and discussed entertainment plans for the ANA convention. Louisville visitors led by Ernest Kensig anticipate about 100 master bakers attending the Middleboro convention, pleased with Middleboro as the host city.
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Kentucky Master Bakers' Association
Ow Bea
Cumberland Toater
Wade Tenta
ANA
Hrowe
W. J Motch
Kinuuis Cit
Merchants Association
Charles D. Haynes
Maynen Hakers
Morris PB. Evans
Ernest Kensig
John IL Stehlin
Jaco XVI
Te Nagel
Louisville
Nagel
Middleshore
Crowds Gather As Putnam Bank Is Closed
Putnam First National Bank, where cashier Harald Patrick shot himself last Thursday, was closed today by order of the federal national bank examiner Severs. Crowds gathered outside the bank amid tearful scenes as the incident prompted an emergency response and questions about the bank’s future.
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Associated Prear
Putnam
Conn
First National Bank of Putnam
Harald Gnpatrick
Clef National Bank Examiner
Veteran Kentucky Jurist T Perry Scott Dies At 72
WEXINGTON August 12 Associated Press veteran jurist T Perry Scott 72 former county judge died at his home after a long illness He established the juvenile court here and was largely instrumental in securing the act creating the court Revenue in offset by increased revenue from about 20 counties totaling about the same amount Jefferson Bourbon Clark Wentford and other agricultural counties paid less taxes than that year
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Associated Press
Wexington
T. Perry Scott
Scott
Jefferson County
Bourbon
Clark
Wentford
Davis Launches Democratic Campaign Address in Clarksburg
In Clarksburg on August 12 Davis outlined his fight for the 1921 presidential campaign, denouncing the Republican party while pledging a Democratic platform focused on honest government, enforcement of all laws including Prohibition, tariff reform, tax cuts, and labor rights. He asserted the party would fund its campaign transparently, with no pledges beyond a commitment to Democratic principles and performance.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
John Wevis
United States
Vlava
Republican Party
Veen
Ayute Witness
Pth
America
Davis
Democratic Party
World Court
League of Nations
Ami
Holt
Mpaten
Sith
Short Change Psychology Trick Leads to Arrests
Two alleged “short change” artists charged with obtaining money under false pretenses faced preliminaries. The scheme, described as elaborate and based on psychology, involved making clerks confused during transactions to pocket extra money, with victims reportedly losing five dollars each. Police arrested the pair yesterday. suspects named Gmy and Epwin await the next grand jury session.
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Epwin
Yoakum
Yoakum’s, Baw'sit Fur Moreland
Coolidge Gratified at Conference Agreement
President Coolidge said he is encouraged by progress at the Inter-Allied conference on the Dawes plan and reparations but notes the war debt issue of allies has become involved anew at this time. He spoke after talks in Washington on August 12.
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Associated Press
Washingto
Coolidge
Lowton
Progress Made On Rose Hill Buildings
In Robe HN Virginia on August 12 progress continues on Rose Hill structures. The Rose AG Hardware and Supply Company brick wall nears completion while construction on the new printery building advances rapidly. The foundation for the annex to Hehe High School is laid.
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Rose Hill
Robe HN
Rowe Hill
Rose AG
Te Hehe
Flights to continue as Danish ship arrives at Heveiavik
AP reports Tertride Rask, Danish supply ship of the Amerigang, reached Heveiavik after a week in harbor. Weather improves and sea conditions ease as Captain Lowell Smith says planes will depart soon for the western lap of the trip, aiming for Thursday if possible.
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Ty Associated Press
Heveiavik
Tertride Rask
Amerigang
Bosberhrough
Fee Park
Anginangsall
Lowell Smith
British Troops To Quell Riot In Egypt Firefight
British government orders reinforcement by a battalion after clashes between Egyptian and British soldiers. Rioting followed a barracks attack in which ten soldiers died and one was wounded. Cadets resisted surrender of arms and were surrounded and arrested by British troops.
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Eby
London
Eta
Ataha
Dutty
Non-Union Miners Shot From Ambush
Wilburton Oklahoma August 12 five non union miners returning home were shot by unseen gunmen hidden in brush. one miner died and five or more wounded as bloodhounds search for suspects. sheriff reported under investigation as authorities pursue leads in the Batt Coal Company area.
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Associated F
Wilburton
Okla
Batt Wml Coal
Fish Gameclub Organized at Regional Meeting
A meeting with representatives of the State Game Commission elected Dr. L P Edmonds as president of the Landon club with W B Frazer as vice president and Hert Moore as secretary. State officials discussed fish and game conservation, enforcement, and the creation of a state network to support sport fishing and warden cooperation.
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State
Pe and Gate Commission
LP. Edmonds
Landon
W. BE. Frazer
Ami Hert Moore
Secre
State Commission
George C. Wage Goner
C.J. Mereditty
Hobarts
Kentucky
Nest
Witter
Uedssuh
Revolt Crushed in Lisbon Amid Military Rule
In Lisbon Australia an attempted uprising last night failed as authorities reported police actions and arrests. The city remained under military law with thousands of residents affected by the unrest and curfew.
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Lisbon
Associated Preds
Portal. Aus
Labor Shifts in Politics as Labor Joins Republicans
A confusing dispatch notes labor groups edging toward Republican ranks with indications from AFL officials in New York. It mentions endorsements from West Coast figures and a letter from the president urging noninterference in local politics while upholding constitutional neutrality.
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Jalaar
Othe Internationg
Langsharehie Association
New York
James FP. Ryan
Haseem Slop
Tthe
American Federation of Labor
Howe
Charles R. Gardner
Portamilton
Rep
Congress
Cuts Hair Blamed On Imaginary Person In Rosenthal
In Rosenthal Germany the police finished a long probe into an attack on Charlotte Fenster a young stenographer. She claimed a human monster cut off her braids but evidence shows she wanted a bobbed cut and was forbidden by her parents. She admitted she cut her own braids and reported the supposed attack.
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Associated Press
Rosenthal
Germany
Charlotte Fenster
Charlotte
Pennington Gap Fire Halts Weston Auction Plans
A Saturday blaze in Pennington Gap destroyed a bakery and damaged a yard, delaying the Weston auction site planned by Capt. W. T. Davis of Middlestore. Fire origin tied to the bakery ignited lumber. officials halted the sale and postponed the Union date.
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Pennington Gap
Weston
W. T. Davis
Middlestore
Anil Estendis
Engineers Talk at Science Meet
At the British Association science section in Toronto engineers discuss testing methods for materials under stress. Prof Coker shows a polarized light method to visualize stress patterns, guiding safer design and preventing structural failure across bridges gears and other components.
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Leon
Todd
Coker
J Renton
England
Ake Media
Drof
Brats, Coker
Weavers Provide Suit for Nominee in North Carolina
An eight yard bolt of homespun cloth woven by North Carolina hand weavers was sent to Democratic presidential candidate John W. Davis along with a signed letter praising his candidacy. The group aims to revive regional handicraft and clothe the nominee in a durable homespun suit for his campaign.
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Associated Press
Tryon
N.C
John W. Davis
North Carolina
H. Bacon
Whate
State renews attack gland theory in Franks case
The state continued cross examination of Dr. H. B. Hulbert, the last of the defense alienists, challenging endocrine disorder theories as the cause of Nathan Leopold and Richard Leeb’s condition. Crowe pressed that endocrinal disease excuses failure and kept the court in session delaying rest after long rebuttal prep.
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Associated Press
Chicago
H. 8
Hulbert
Franks
Robert Crowe
Nathan Leopold
Richard Leeb
Hubert Franks
Hubert
Leopold
Vrawe
Rhorer Presiding at State Elks Meeting
Arthur Rhorer president of the Kentucky Elks presides at the state convention in Louisville with about 4000 Elks expected. The opening business session began at 10 am with acting mayor A A Mills giving the welcoming address. A joint luncheon with Filks and Optimists occurred at noon and another session followed. The reunion ball starts at 9 pm. Rhorer was chosen president at last year’s convention. the gathering relocated from Henderson to Louisville for better accommodations.
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Arthur Rhorer
Kentucky Elks
Louisville
A. A. Mills
Rharer
Henderson
Impure Jam Seized by Federal Agents Today
Federal agents seized impure jam at a local firm’s wirehouse today. The investigation, tied to county records, triggers further examinations of storage and labeling under federal food safety rules.
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Uress
Judge Denies Anderson Certificate Request in forgery case
New York August 12 Judge Coroliza denied the application of William J Anderson former superintendent of the New York Anti Saloon Statue for a certificate of reasonable return allowing him to long sing Sing pending an appeal for a cow trial Anderson is serving a term for forgery of the first degree The text describes a request for a certificate of reasonable return to await trial while incarcerated for forgery.
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Associated Press
New York
Coroliza
William J. Anderson
Anderson
Alaskan Roads Price Tag Revealed by Road Commission
In Juneau Alaska officials estimate 310000000 is needed for roads tar traffic in the territory with an annual maintenance cost of 750000 after completion. Colonel James G Steene, president of the commission, notes extensive mileage in four divisions including wagon roads trails and tramways across the territory.
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Juneau
Alaska
Mars
Maska Road Commission
James G. Steene
Jover
tHdydd
Traths
Toulsville Tiges Tests Uy Asselnted Petax
Hazy OCR notes show hogs at 35 cent lower and prices from 5 to 9.05 with 900 to 1200 units and sheep at 12 hundred but many words garble. Names and places are unclear but data imply market activity and price shifts across livestock categories.
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Toulsville Tiges
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Harrogate
Matthews
Tion
Baker
Committee On Entertainment
Fish Gameclub
J.P. Edmonds
Toronto
Tutay
Rhorer
State Elks Meeting
Denies Anderson
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