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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1924

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Endocrine glands linked to insanity in trial

In Chicago on August 18 the defense and state alienist clashed over endocrine disorders as a factor in insanity. Dr. Douglas Inger testified on cross examination regarding mental processes and physical traits of Tauold and Richard Loch, with witnesses arguing for a connection to imminent insanity and noting phantasies and hallucinations as described by the physician.

Chicago Douglas Inger Wathan Tauold Richard Loch Insamis Iosantis

Tourists to visit New Mammoth Cave near Jellico

Jellico Tennessee August 18 J W Brown and RC Partin owners of the New Mammoth Cave plan extensive accommodations and entertainment for visitors. They expect a thirty room addition with a dancing pavilion a large swimming pool and heated spring water piping. A car may reach the cave easily and a boat is placed on an inner river for rowing trips.

Jellico Tenn J. W. Brown RC. Partin Mammoth Cave The Pike Elk Vale Mother Faith Messrs. Brown and Partin

Forged Checks Reported in Barbourville

Forged checks have been circulated by Barbourville businesses. Warrants are out for two boys who fled the area. Deputy Hughes arrested Nelson Warren for passing a forged check to Doe Smith. He faces trial at the next term of Knott County circuit court. Authorities warn youths about the consequences of forged payments.

Barbourville Hughes Nelson Warren Doe Smith Knok County Bo Eany Havantel Mountain Advocate

President Coolidge Spends Vacation at Home

President Coolidge arrives in Plymouth Vermont from Washington for a vacation at his father's home. He travels with Mrs. Coolidge and their son Job. The trip marks his final vacation as chief executive with a brief stop noted en route.

Associataon Plymouth President Coolidge Washington

Three Families Under One Roof Trouble Recipe

Three families living under one roof spark a police court hearing as Judge Woods seeks reconciliation. The case, tied to domestic infelicity, involved two unemployed in-laws and quarrels over family duties. He suspended the case while urging the families to separate.

A. Wood Jdge Woods Casey

Middlesboro Cattle Ordinance Clears Second Reading

The city commission passed the second and final reading of a measure banning cattle and other animals within 100 feet of properties used for residential purposes. Street work costs on South Twenty first street Lothbury avenue and North Twentieth street were charged to property owners. A request to widen Chester avenue eastern portion was noted but no action taken as contracts are let. Lamps for the new bridge on East Cumberland avenue were deferred to the next meeting. Judge Manning could not serve as public finance and safety commissioner today due to bond formalities incomplete.

Middlesboro Commission South Twenty-first Street Lothbury Avenue North Twentieth Street Chester Avenue Birnamwood Lynn Aod Rowls Keeney H. E. Moteh East Cumberland Avenue J. L. Manning

Republicans See Gains in Kentucky and Maryland

Associates Press reports national Republican chairman William Butler says improving WBebllenh campaign signals strong hopes. He notes Maryland looks good and Kentucky can also be won, asserting confidence in a new senatorial seat.

Hicago Willian Butler Maryland Kentucky

Man Dies Watching Baseball as Train Strike Kills One

Covington report states Staney Barnes aged 62 died and Ton Hag gant aged 45 suffered internal injuries after a fall from a railroad trestle while watching a ball game yesterday. A third man sustained injuries as train activity caused chaos near the scene.

Covington Staney Barnes Ton Haggant Rames Hagaard

Steve White Adjudged Insane and Committed

In a county court at White Judge H. S. Bingham presiding, Steve White formerly known as Gustave Salomer was adjudged insane and committed to the Eastern Kentucky Hospital for the Insane. Doctors testified to his mental unbalance after a prior poisoning attempt and a period at Pineville. Rumors persist about possible heirs and a Canadian connection in the ongoing Steady but unsettled case.

Steve Steve White Amu Win

Floor collapse at Methodist church service injures many

Police and fire units evacuated about 600 attendees at the church community house after the main floor collapsed during a gathering of 600 people including 400 Klansmen. Fifty persons were treated for injuries while responders freed victims using ropes and ladders. The newly built structure burned and is under investigation.

Associated Press Voint Pleasant XN. J Ang Tatay Kluminen Buildlng

Ish Fuel to Lanes at Seas Washington

A disputed report from Washington describes plane fuel being refueled at sea to support an army flare mission. It notes a projected hop from Reykjavik to Fredericksdal and mentions abandonment of a lengthy search for a substitute along the southern lip of Green-Tani.

Washington Tereseary Reyjavik

Radio Path Beset By Thorns in Germany

Berlin reports a boom in Germany's radio industry after restrictive controls on receiving sets were eased. Over a hundred factories opened, but only a few remain fully functional, blamed on the introduction of the rentenmark and the rapid inflation era impacting production.

Radio Path Thorns Germany Berlin

World Champion Pistol Shot Capt. Billingsley Visits Middlesboro

Capt. H. Billingsley, world champion pistol shooter, returns after eighteen years to visit relatives in Middlesboro. He stays at Hotel Cumberland, praises Cumberland Gap area as ideal for a national park, and notes Panama’s banana plantations. He will compete at Camp Perry and has featured in national magazines for his records and medals.

H. Billingsley Cumerland Middlesboro Tom Ely Cumberland Avenue Alvis Frank Ely Ely Billingsley Claiborne County Arthur United States Army Calvary France Panama Uhirty U. S Army United States Regal Tenn National Park Committee National Park Cumberland Gap Capt. Billingsley Sears American Capital Camp Perry Q

Straton Spaker Sermon Draws New York Baptist Leader

Dr Straton of New York preached at First Baptist Church yesterday afternoon on Americas salvation through family altar Holy Bible and Christ. Despite late notice he drew a large local audience and expressed strong interest in frequent visits to the area. The encampment concluded with a service and local residents planned to attend the 8 oclock event tonight.

Mle Woos John Stratton Grister Calevary Baptist Church of New York le Firet Baptist Church Clear, Creek Springs Straton Beagit Clear Creek Springs Stenton Stenton Wil Preadi Ag the Pineville Cthugch Aletock Ayaifigg

Master Bakers Jailed For Cheating Public

BERLIN Aug 18 There are master bakers of Germany jailed for increasing sizes of loaves last year and raising selling prices. The fact emerged at the German Association of Master Bakers annual convention where a movement sought release of imprisoned members.

Berlin Germany Abele German Association of Master Baker's Imprisonet

Store Robbery Arrests Youths in W. B. Schultz Heist

Two 11 year old youths, Paris Rowlett and John Mays, were captured after robbing the W. B. Schultz drug store last night. About $50 in cash taken. money later returned. Officers traced the crime after a tip and sightings near Pineville. Juvenile proceedings planned before County Judge J.3.

W. B. Schultz Harlan Pineville Paris Rowlett John Mays Jersey J. 3

Publication Record Books Discontinued in State Adoption Planned

Frankfort authorities report the state board of education discontinued recent publication of high school record books for statewide use. A monochaze or simpler plan was recommended as a replacement to standardize records across districts.

Frankfort State Board of Education Pssstom

Georgetown Seismology Lab Unveils New Gualitizin Recorder

Georgetown Universitys seismological observatory announced a new vertical seismograph the Gualitizin the only one of its kind in this region. The device reduces friction noise enabling more accurate quake recordings and interpretations and may raise annual quakes logged at Georgetown from about 100 to 300.

Senator Colt Dies This Morning

United States Senator Leharon Catt died this morning in Bristol after illness from heart trouble and nephritis. His death leaves a vacancy in the Immigration Committee and may trigger a reappointment after Senator Alan Johnson of California gains prominence from a recent effort on Japanese exclusion.

Immigration Committee Johson Drews Bristol Kore Tstant United States Leharon Catt O'Etogk Washington Ator Cott Bristol Tony Alan Johnson Calfornia

Kiwanis Aid for Needy Children in Chicago

KIWANIANS HELP NEEDY CHLDREN CHICAGO Aug 18 How to help underprivileged children along the path toward good citizenship 13 one of the problems the Kiwanis baby of Chicago have aimed for for years Various projects with this end in view have been carried out with encouraging results officers say and on an effort to want a toppler state of round is to be made through the child s stomach Free bottles of milk were distributed during the summer 1,600,000 Mothers in poorer sections were given coupon books entitling them to milk quarts over a period and new books to be turned as needed.

Chicago Kbwanks Baby Pgo Kiwanis Lis Cribute Olfée Belgrade Russia Europe Kingdom of the Serbs Afd Bulnaklo Ani Rumreulic Bularian Bucharest Sofia Moscow Serbia Bolstoviste Ladentsy Vremo Macedonia Balkans Beasaraba Tilenia Bulgaria

Vanity box unearthed from ancient farm find

On a Christianla farm in August 18 experts recovered a vanity box and related items dated around 1080. Children reportedly used the pieces as playthings before collectors bought them, while researchers at Christham University and Fons Grays seek to identify powders puffs or other contents.

Associated Press Christianla Veisaut Christham University Fons Grays

New Members in Merchants Association

The Merchants Association reports growing interest as a campaign to raise membership gains momentum through a cooperative ticket plan and prizes. New members include The C. T. Moreland Cash Store and Stanley and McAftry firm with others considering joining. executives emphasize eligibility beyond a single class and a broader townwide impact.

Merchant's Association C. T. Moreland Cash Store Stanley and McAftry Rome Devon

Clark in Charge of Investigation in Kentucky Coal Fields

Major Wiltiauy Clark, assistant adjutant general, returned to Vrawlence to supervise personnel investigating conditions in the Western Kentucky coal fields where union miners are on strike. Governor Richts refrained from making public the latest reports from the district.

Corn Prices Reach Fresh Highs Across Commodities

Chicago reports new seasonal highs in early offerings with corn rising six cents above Saturday's quotes. Rye and oats also advanced, marking across the board gains in grain deliveries for the day.

Chicago

Youthful Booze Runners Caught in Lawrencburg Incident

Two boys aged 11 and 15, Towel Johnson and Claude Douglas, along with a third youth, were arrested by night patrols near a small camp with Leon and Smitty. Officers found sixty gallons of moonshine under a seat. The trio, claiming Lexington as their home, were released and considered the youngest alleged offenders in the case.

Associated Ress Lawrenceburg Aug Towel Johnson Claude Douglas A. Gtehy Leonand ‘Smitty Lexington Houseville Thor

Evacuation by Begun Across Alsace Towns

French troops have begun evacuating Offenbourg and Appenweiler in Alsace. Officials expect nearly complete departure by 4 p.m. tonight due to a resumed international train service between Warsaw Paris and Prague, which had been suspended last February, triggering the occupation.

Associated Press Strasboroug Alsace France Offenbougt Appenweler Gyo Batden Warsaw Paris Prague

Communists In Balkans Tangle With Moscow Orders

Belgrade reports show Soviet backed communist groups in Serbia Bulgaria and neighboring areas intensifying activity. Arrests reveal weapons and funds linked to Moscow led Komintern campaigns while authorities tighten bans on labor unions and nationalist movements amid rising tensions in southern Serbia and Bulgaria.

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