19 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1929
Page
1
Fragmented text describes a sensational tale of jewels from a papal collection, mentioning a marble table, a woman named Venla, and a mob scene with various figures. Reports hint at a wealth of gems, a pompeyator, and a dealer network, with references to Shanghai weekly papers and a topart publisher.
Cumberland State Park dedication led by Governor Sampson drew praise from Pineville and Southeastern Kentucky. Middlesboro leaders and residents praised Pineville’s long effort while acknowledging mixed turnout, urging mutual cooperation for future park development and regional progress.
Fragmentary OCR describes tomb looting leading to clan warfare with mentions of rulers, ministers, and violent clashes. The text references tribes, ships, and royal authorities, noting bloodshed and political tension amid contested settlements and power shifts.
Disjointed report outlines China mobilizing for a winter conflict with the Soviet Union. Mentions General Chang Haneli and Chinese forces advancing near Manchuria, with warnings of anticipated clashes and Western concerns over the situation.
In Hopkinsville Kentucky Ed Green the dyer seeks a wife or four mules and a wagon when a forged letter coaxes a wedding plot. The plan collapses after the irate father reacts and Green attempts flight to Detroit before failing to secure a match or escape a charge.
Twenty women compete for air honors in a nine day event across Tanai, with midday and overnight stops. They chase a prize of 828,001 in Japanese pins. Several entrants are noted for aviation experience, per the roster.
Police probe into the death of Miss Mary Wragons Murgay a 19 year old society belle after she was found in her mother’s Nesborth home. A gas jet was turned on, a chair trapped her, and a nearby table showed an empty ginger ale bottle and a glass, suggesting possible foul play or self harm.
Frances Alexander a 12 year old girl disappeared after leaving school on Wednesday. Police and relatives joined a search spanning Tennessee and Minnesota as relatives reported concerns about possible abduction.
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