East End Street paving bid accepted by city council
Humbard Construction was chosen at a Saturday meeting to pave East Cumberland Avenue from Fitzpatrick to Pent, including a bridge. The plan covers concrete bases, Kentucky red asphalt surface, six foot concrete sutters, twenty two foot driveways, and a sixteen foot center park. State pays bridge costs with state funds. work to start soon upon state approval, with detailed unit prices listed for excavation, concrete work, pipes, headwalls, and guttering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiaubird Construction Company
J. K. Keeney
State Highway Commission
Hay
East End
East Cumberland Avenue
Fitapatrik Avenue
Penth Street
Fitzpatrick Avenue
Tee State
Cumberland Avenue
Center Park
Humbard Construction Company
Cumberdang Avenme
Seventeenth
Tenth Street
Fitzpatrick Menue
Canal Reservation
Cumberland
Cn- Hie
Enbie
East Cum-berland Avenue Follo
Eubic
Doug
Dr Kip Moxom, Springfield Minister, Dies at Hospital
The Rev Kip Staford Moxom longtime pastor of the South Congregational Church in Springfield Massachusetts died today after a health decline. He supported Meton Home and Lincoln Memorial University since their founding and helped in annual campaigns for both institutions. He secured the first superintendent for the Home for Dr Myers, Miss Emily Winters, a church member. Moxom was a friend of Grace Nettleton and contributed to the university and home each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
Mass. Ag
Kip Staford Moxom
Emeris
South Congregational Church
Meton
Lincoln Memorial /University
Myers
Emily Winters
First Lady of Land Described as Attractive and Humble
The piece portrays Mrs. Coolidge as an unusually charming and practical First Lady. It notes her simple fashion, down to earth demeanor, and skill in household tasks while she pursues duties in Washington. It highlights her calm voice, modest dress, and preference for navy blue attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vermont
McKinney Adams Sentenced for Deputy’s Death
McKinney Adams received two years in the penitentiary after a trial in the Tine ville circuit court for killing Deputy Sheriff Yall Vallas. George Adams faced similar charges and was allowed to plead earlier. The defense claimed self defense amid testimony about a recent shooting on picnic grounds and injuries to the deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanile
George Adams
McKinney Adams
Canadian Railmen Plan Conference on Wage Movement
Three hundred fifty general chairmen of Southeastern Canadian associations of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen are called to a special session at Chie on September sixth to discuss a wage increase. Thalerson announces the plan, with Robertson and Warren Stone signaling a broader mobilization to press for higher wages among the Brotherhood’s ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Clearland
Chie
Thalerson
Lrotherkiond
Robertson
Warren Stone
Trothethoal Enginerss
Dr Douglas’s Daughter Improves After Illness
Telegram reports Dr Douglas and Mrs Douglas with their daughter who has been seriously ill but is slightly better today. The family expresses relief as she wakes and improves at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Douglas
Weather Forecast for Wasington
Weather forecast says fair tonight and Tuesday with no change in temperature. No wind or precipitation details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasitington
Coal Industry Sees Slow Turnaround With Surplus Looming
Major Welham predicts coal demand will rise as winter stockpiles ease and mines push larger output. He notes a substantial coal surplus now and expects improved business in the near future, despite past strikes and ongoing tensions in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. Helenin
Beein
Welham
Saul
Ationmong
Amit Cooper
City Welcomes Elks Tomorrow With Bay Area Program
Tomorrow the city prepares to host Elks visitors and a varied program. Delegates from the area arrive for a morning session at the Manta theater with religious services and election of officers. A community barbecue, prize awards, and a show are planned for the day as crowds gather for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenta
Lotisville Delicates
Ilernoan
Merrow
Tan
Arial
Manta Theater
Sap
Blas
Beuneway
Open Streets for Traffic Tomorrow Near Docks
Road work continues with paving near the two docks as the Elks convention opens. Motorists are urged to avoid horse drawn vehicles and use caution on the new asphalt. Crews finish limestone removal between Twentieth and Nineteenth streets as Aspludt spreads at the west end.
Bow Seniors Meet Tonight at Assembly Hall
Remeeting of the Bow Seniors will be held at 750 tonight at Assembly Hall. Philip Whay presenting Examinations for shop posters. All others interested in the work are expected to attend. There are pay slots for members entering the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
hekLal Keutonca Tei
Philip Vthay
Sioop
Mire Mrrs Toa Rudin Bisant Wedding Note
Mire Mrrs Toa Rudin Bisant, daughter of Mrs Kath Int of thi heviand Gap, today by Squire R W Brooks. They will reside in Middlesboro. Hervant employed at The CHmax Coal company, daughter of and Clow he Ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toa
Rudin Bisant
Kath
Heviand Gap
R. W. Brooks
Middlesboro
Hervant
Chmax Coal Company
New Harding Building Planned for Lincoln Memorial University
Dr. F Wesley Eam chancellor outlined plans for a new Harding administration building at Kincela Memorial University costing about 150000 dollars. The facility would include an auditorium for fifteen hundred, admin offices, and a library, reflecting optimism for Lincoln Memorial University as a major center and potential endowment growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Kincela
F. Wesley Eam
Lill
Presbyterian Church
Lere
Midlesboro
Jate
Hill
Warting Quade
Washington
Hal
Lincoln Slumorial University
Anwrich
Thr
Matthews
America
Lincoln National Park
Jie
THM
Wasngton
Thor Gente
Pr. Work
Congress
Trtil
Pepe
le TH
Ais
Parrishe
de TL
Siu
Henry Clay
Samuel Easten
Lincon
Lincoln
Lincoln Memorial University
Dr. Wik
Voneluson
Potomac
McChung Sees Local Improvements During Visit
H P McChung of Lynchburg Virginia visits Middlesboro observing extensive city improvements. He stays with his brother in law FLD Taft Jr and plans to fish during most of his vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.P. McChung
T. T. McClung
Lynchburg
Fld. Taft. Jr
Middlesboro
McClung
Heaviest Rainstorm Drenches Town Yesterday Afternoon
A severe downpour drenched the area yesterday afternoon with heavy rainfall totaling about three and seven tenths inches. Streets flooded from mid afternoon as water rose, Shelburne's store saw a few inches of water with no damage, and backwater affected Wars Salvage store due to overwhelmed sewer pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburne
Dawson Here For Elks Convention
Hon. Charles I Dawson travels to Mid-Meshoro for the Elks convention and a vacation before launching his Kentucky gubernatorial campaign. He expects victory, opens campaign headquarters in Louisville, and plans statewide organizing this month. He says differences with Democrats will appear after the GOP platform is ready. Dawson remains in town until Thursday night and mingles with locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 1
Dawson
Kentucky
Louisville
Ar. Hlawson
Wolf
Middlesboro
Uus
Sinsue
Miners Idle As Coal Market Slumps In Kentucky Districts
Downward coal market trend hits Kentucky with about one third of mines idle. In six months 18 521 tons produced vs 17 207 182 last year, Harlan County district and District No 6 including Letcher Knott Perry show reduced output but higher employment. Sixty one mines closed or idle temporarily. average days worked 54 vs 69 previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlan
Kentucks Coal Iines
BO Blenkinsepp
Harlan County
Letcher, Knott and
Perry
Wheel of Car Breaks On Rough Edge Weed Road
John Aten of Climax drove into a hole on the Edge weed road at Nostown Ste yesterday, breaking a front wheel of the car. The driver was not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Aten
Climax
Edgeweed
Nostown Ste
Jaffernom
Tell couple to leave for Yellowstone cabin trip
Mr and Mrs T R Tell left yesterday afternoon for Jellicao front then planned to start today by motor to Yellowstone Park where they have taken a two month cabin. The Hills will be gone several months and Mr HR will rest to regain his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Tee
Jellicao Front
Hte Yelowstone Park
German Cabinet Names Stresemann as Leader in Crisis
Dispatches report Gustave Stresemann chosen to head Germany’s cabinet as revolution fears rise in Saxony towns. Fighting between troops and communists leaves nine dead and many wounded. Senator Reed Smoot says Germany is on the brink of revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxony
Senator Smoot
Germany
Seitz
Bevin Central
Associated Press
New York
Europe
Reed Smooth
Utah
Veteran Middlesboro Citizen George W West Dies at 87
George W West age 87 longtime Middlesboro resident died at 11 am after a yearlong illness. Funeral at M B Church South Wednesday conducted by Rev W E McClure. West came from Boston in early Middlesboro days and was a cultured musician who organized bands and taught piano. Survived by son Frank West of New York and William West of Boston and brother Charles West rector of an Episcopal church in Boston. He was active in the M B Church South choir and well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. West
Middlesboro
M. EB. Church
South
W. KE. McClure
West
Boston
Pineville
M. B. Church South
Orphan Boy Hangs Self By Accident in Kentucky Barn
Grant Masterson, 14, previously at the Methodist Orphan Home Louisville, had lived with George Caywood in Flemingsburg for four years. While playing at Caywood’s barn Friday he looped a leather line over a rafter and used trace chain around his neck, then stepped off. Noah Fried and another neighbor found him dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemingsburg
Grant Masterson
Methodist Orphan's Home
Louisville
George Caywood
Ale
Noah Fried
Sam Fried
Daywood
Ste
Grant
Tie
Government to Intervene in Anthracite Strike
Washington reports say the federal government plans intervention to avert the anthracite strike set for September 1. George O. Smith of the coal commission conferred with President Coolidge as the commission weighs an intervention proposal. A later notice said the government would invite representatives of operators and miners to talks with the coal commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
George O. Smith
Coal Commission
Coolidge
Gommis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Humbard
Frankfort
Fitspatrick Ave
WE Council
DR. Moxom
Grace Nettleton
BH Collins
Wilson
Fomer
Woodrow Wilson
White Houses
Eoy
Bryant-Ridings Wedding
L. MU
Wesley Hill
Says
Hayian County
Mrs. T. R. Tell
STRES
London
Gustave Stresemann
Brenter
Hy Associated Press
Orphan Boy
Tomself
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!