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Newspaper

Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1924

Page

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Middlesboro Fall Fair Promises Big Local Event

Merchants Association expands memberships and promotions as Middlesboro gears up for the Harvest Festival. Hundreds from surrounding areas expect prizes totaling thousands, with automobil es, a Chevrolet, a Ford, and a phonograph among giveaway attractions. Local firms join forces to boost trade and farm products while inviting residents to support the three day event.

Middleboro Bashiess Middiesboro Kentucky Middlesboro/ Merchant's Association Merchant's Association Merchants Association Clafvorne Tae Belk Micheboro Mudteyboro Tennesse Virginia Progenius Gibr Neture Auibacined Monoring Busines Fitme Pcentlf

Soaring Mercury Triggers Heat Prostration in Hiddlesboro

Hiddlesboro endured an extreme heat day with readings up to 94 degrees as Miss Fay Biller of Bingham Town collapsed from the heat near Uneeda Cafe on Loth sury avenue around 10 PM. She was treated at the Salvation Army home and recovered by morning.

Hiddlesboro Sol Fay Biller Binghamtown Uneeda Lothsury Avenue Salvation Army

Fields on Trip for Bond Issue

Governor Fields launches a campaign for a 75 million dollar bond issue with stops across Kentucky and nearby states. He speaks at the Ewing Fleming county fair, then at Pulaski and other fairs, moving through Somerset Pikeville Floyd county and western Kentucky towns from August 22 to September 6.

Associated Press Frankfort Kentucky Ewing Fleming County Somerset Pulaski County Williamson West Virginia Pikeville Mountain Frestonsburg Pittsville Louisa Blaine Carlisle Western Kentucky Eitdyville

Sunspot cycle shifts noted by Peters at Naval Observatory

Washington Aug. reports Professor George H. Peters of the United States Naval Observatory observes sunspot minimums between February and August of last year and predicts an increase for several years. He notes the 11.1 year cycle, a forthcoming minimum around 1924, and that sunspot activity relates to aurora and magnetic conditions. Peters uses a photoheliograph to photograph the sun daily at noon and has served in this work for 26 years.

Associated Press Washington George H. Peters United States Naval Observatory Peters Rse

Davis Attacks Klan and Prohibition in New Jersey Address

Democratic nominee John W. Davis denounced the Ku Klux Klan by name in Seagirt New Jersey, urging removal of the Klan issue from politics. He accused the Coolidge administration and GOP leadership of corruption, Prohibition scandals, and public-resource squandering, calling for a clean national government.

Seagray Kiu Klux Klan John W. Davis Deat Nouinee Davis Cooldy Seagrit N. J Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Dada Coolidge Tance Republican Party Davis Axsertat Dikhoues

Former Middlesboro Man Dies in Harlan

Hamilton Skope, 77, former resident of Middlesboro, dies at his home in Harlan Wednesday. Funeral services were held here yesterday with interment in Hurst Cemetery. He is survived by six daughters and four sons, all living near Harlan.

Hamilton Skope Middlesboro Harlan Hurst

Walker credited with stemming typhus at Macedonia work site

By Associated Press. Angenium Walker, a Covington, Kentucky native, is credited with stemming a typhus epidemic at Macedonia during work yesterday at Forest Street Home. The report notes Walker’s efforts in addressing the health crisis amid the Work With Tre program.

Associates Press Cincago Ange Uel Dolmson Walker Macedonia Wis Covington

Tannery Blues Set For Key Clash With Big Ben Blues

The annual clash at East End athletic field pits the U T Co and Big Ben Blues. Big Ben holds a near 100 percent record earlier, while Tannery men seek to avenge a 5-4 defeat in a prior 14 inning game. Bend Smith catcher and Weinstein the pitcher have been sidelined yet appear likely to play.

U. T. Co Big Ben Blues Debun East End Binighamtown Blues Weinstein

Reparations Plan and Colmar Road Project Begin Next Week

Associated Press reports on reparations talks amid European tensions while Colmar road work moves forward. Davis Construction to build four miles of road per a fiscal court decision, supervised by the state engineer with plans for state takeover after surveying completion.

Colmar Paramount Associated Press yMorbu Ferever The Davis Construction Company Hb ‘Onde

Disorder Stops Reichstag Meet Inference Unspoken

Associated Press report from Berlin datelined Herlin Aug 22 notes the Reichstag assembled to hear Chancellor Marx but was disrupted by communistic disorders. The session adjourned after Communist Sewartz was suspended for twenty minutes amid the chaos.

Pres Herlin Reichstig Marx Londin Sewartz

Livestock Market Report Summary

Livestock markets show steady to slightly higher tone with quotes around cattle and hogs. Prices remain near prior levels with some items unchanged while others gain marginally in thin trading.

Boy Detects Leaning Pole Averts Crash

Ten year old Jack Joyeux alerted his mother to a tall leaning electric pole near Booneway Inn on a Wednesday night. Mrs Weaver contacted Kentucky Utilities, which dispatched a crew to stabilize the pole before it fell toward the street, taking about twenty minutes to set it upright.

Jack Joyeux Tom Weaver Booneway Inn

Reichstag to Consider Plans on London Conference Outcome

Berlin reports say the Reichstag will discuss cabinet plans after the London talks. Chancellor Ber t and ministers stressed government policy and reliance on Herriot’s stance, noting potential concessions but political constraints.

Kerlin Ans Hriday London Bert Madaon Geran Altiinte Chincelor Mary Mh Herriot Aisatu Tauition of Knope Expressti M. Herriot

Middleshoro Harvest Festival and regional events preview

A compact preview mentions the Middleshoro Harvest Festival and related regional happenings across Kentucky and nearby areas, including calendar hints for September events and cultural shows. Specific names appear garbled, but the items point to local celebrations, theatrical evenings, and community gatherings.

Search for Italian aviator spans Greenland route

Rear Admirals MacGruder ordered United States cruiser and destroyers Barry to search the east coast of Cape Farewell Greenland for the Italian aviator Locatelli. Escorts carry scouting planes to continue the mission indefinitely as the Yankee fliers reach Fredericia after thirteen hours of flight from Rey.

Associated Press S&s Richmond Amfrals Thomas MacGruder United States Tfawond Ttattigh Barry Cape Farewell Greenland Wdenten Locatelli Tloentelll Rey Earling Frederteiat Jnst

Car Plunges Down Bank Near Hinghtown

Frank Vanleberg and Mrs. Mintel were riding when the car plunged down an embankment at Hingh town. The accident was believed caused by steering gear failure. All occupants escaped injury despite a dramatic tumble near the crossing.

Frank Vanleberg Mintel Cayce Hinghantown

Gipsies Hold Memorial Services in Gypsy Religion Faith

A Gypsy gathering near Hul miokt convened by Gypsy priest Peevisl Afad Basha from Constantinople debated their religion and held memorial services for those who died in wars. Women wore embroidered trousers while men donned home spun clothing, as tribal rites included taking oaths of fealty by apprentices.

Hulmiokt Inilen Peevisl Afad Basba Fenly

Unclear Record of McCoy Case At Lox Angeles

Fragmentary note reports Norman Yplk, known as Kil Metoy, involvement with Mrs Thervan Mors at Lox Angeles. Text mentions a police lecture, a rampage, and later notions of sanity declared by unnamed authorities.

Norman Yplk Kil Metoy Thervan Mors Lox Angeles Polis

Riot in Court as Defendants Face Riotous Scene

In Washington a clash erupted when allegations of killings in Honduras surfaced as American and British subjects were identified. A riot erupted in a Chicago courtroom as police struggled to contain a mob seeking admission to hear Clarence Darrow's plea. Women fainted and officers were called repeatedly to restore order during the spectacle.

Associated Press Washington George Hamilton Charles Rimmer Chicago Aecenes Clarence Than Leopold Attehard Robert Franks

Defendants’ Lawyer Brands Leopold Loeb Paranoid

Walter Bachrack argued that Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb show paranoid personalities and urged a slower legal insanity review. He contended alienists rushed exams and that observations aimed to block an insanity defense. Large crowds waited for Clarence Darrow’s expected plea.

Associated Press Chicago Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Caverly Walter Bachrack Bachrack Ile Tony Clarence Darrow F Counsel

Germans mutter against taxes and fear revolution

At a Bavarian Christian Farmers Union meeting in Munich the strain on small land owners grew clear. Dr Schlittenbauer warned that continued high taxes and credit grants could spark social upheaval and even a potential breakdown of order within seven to eight months.

Associated Press Munich Germany Bavarian Christian Farmers’ Union Schlittenbauer The Union Berlin Dr. Schlittenbauer

Woman President Leads Big Corporation

A United Press note reports a new member joining a major industrial group as women rise in leadership. It cites Eady Wir who led Marland and Won, and who died abroad while visiting from South America. The report highlights shifting roles of women in large corporations.

Eady Wir Lond Purie Wea South- America Whiponiiding Iias Marland

Minister Lays Down Bars Amid War Dispatches

In Copenhagen August reports quote Labor Minister Rasmussen during army maneuvers seeking a coffee break. He asks his chauffeur to stop at a nearby cafe where he comments on class and discipline, noting the need for meals with his aides. The incident highlights tensions between military routine and civilian life.

Copenhagen Rasmussen Heoljta Ellow

Paper money era recedes in Europe as coinage spreads

Associate Press dispatch from Vienna notes a shift from paper currency to metal coinages in several European states. France reportedly leads with a recent coinage reform while other nations move to reintroduce metallic money amid ongoing monetary changes debasing the old paper system.

Vienna France

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