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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1924

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Deserters Return Under Amnesty Act Stir France

Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies passing an amnesty for World War I deserters. Hundreds, including men once believed dead at Chemin des Dames, plan returns from Geneva and other Swiss towns. Deserters are crossing borders, some funding reappearances, while a few face violence upon return.

Associated Press Paris Chamber of Deputies Senate Fontier France Stebin Chemin Des Dames Chemin Des’ Dames Boulevard de Grenelle Chamin Dex Dames Morbihan Geneva Germany

Senator Moss to Bel Ma Speaker at Lincoln Memorial event

Harrogate Tennessee August 26 the principal address of the summer quarter Lincoln Memorial University exercises will be delivered Friday evening at 7 30 p m by Waite Mow of Vineville Kentucky His topic is The Clean and Tightrage Diplomas and certificates will be presented to graduates from the college and departments Special music will be provided by students Fall term opens September 34 large enrollment expected More applications for admission than ever before in the history of the university

Harrogate Tenn Etn Lincoln Memorial University Waite Mow Tinevile

State Soldiers to Be Insured for Disability and Death

Frankfort Ky Aug 26 National Guardsmen of Kentucky will receive group life and disability insurance totaling 2000 to 5000 dollars based on rank Adjutant General Kehne announced The policy takes effect after guardsmen return from Camp Knox It eliminates the chance of hospitalization or compensation for service-connected disability except while in camp reducing the financial burden on the commonwealth General Kehoe stated

Frankfort National Guardsmen Kentucky Kehne Camp Knox Kehoe

Rare painting tied to Fort Whitley sale sparks preservation push

The Kentucky State Historical Society risks losing a premier portrait of Col. William Whitley if the Whitley heirs sell the Fort Whitley estate. Curator William E. Bailey notes the painting, tied to the 1813 River Thames battle, has long drawn visitors to Oil Capitol museum. The Whitley Fort Association aims to buy the mansion and present it to the state.

Prankfort The Kentucky State Historical Society Whitley William Whitley Kentucky Willian E. Bailey Col the River Tames Oil Capitol James W. Crutcher Lincoln County Col. Whitley Whitley Fort Virginia Indiana Kentuckey

Winds Pose Hazard as Coastal Villages Are Sundered

Turbulent gales lash Virginia coast and Pamlico Sound area with high winds and heavy seas. A vessel named Mildead McNally reportedly sank near Pamlico Sound, driving debris ashore along Virginia and South Carolina coasts. No loss of life reported as winds reach near eighty miles per hour and storms push ships toward shores.

Noufole Mildead McNally Pamlico Sound South Carolina Eisty Wiley

Convention to bar set speeches at Retail Clothiers meet

The National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers plans an almost speechless eleventh annual convention in Grand Central Palaces New York for the week of September 8. Over 100 manufacturers will exhibit knit goods and living models while the Dress Well and Succeed campaign dominates discussions on store management and merchandising. President Roswell George of Watertown New York leads preliminary planning as about 2500 retailers participate nationwide.

Associated Press Chicago Ietail Clothiers and Furnishers Grand Central Pates New York Meyer Hylan Cape Bo Arash America Aboutymer Roswell George Watertown N.Y

Calendar highlights from Middlesboro and region

The calendar lists events including Middlesboro Harvest Festival on October 9 and 10, Kentucky State Fair in Louisville on September 8, 0, Eastern Tennessee Press Association meeting in Harrogate September 12 and 13, Kentucky Bakers Convention in Middlesboro October 7 and 8, Squaw's Barn at Manning Theatre October 13, and Blossom Time at Manning Theatre October 6.

Middlesboro Louisville Eastern Tennessee Press. Association Harrogate Kentucky Bakers , Gonvention Middtesboro Manning

Wilson Breaks Bad for Market Market Turmoil on Exchange Reacts

In Chicago, agitation on the live Mack exchange followed the withdrawal of the Wilson company from buying. Other large packers limited purchases, signaling a temporary setback as Wilson reeled in selling and market activity shifted amid uncertainty.

Axsorinti Tress Chicago Mack Wilson Company

Tent Disturbance Leads to Fine and Ten Days in Jail

Bruce Hill faced breach of peace charges after a tent disturbance on Cunt-Gerlanl Avenue drew 400 to 600 attendees. City Judge C A Wood imposed a $64.25 fine and ten days in jail, with an appeal to circuit court planned. Witnesses from both sides described heated exchanges and abusive language but no physical fight between Hill and John Mosley.

Cunt- Gerlanl Avenue Bruce Hill Hr. Hill John Mosley F. J. Steinhour M. J. Wil Arthur Patterson W. A. Gustines Mosley Jackson Brifee Hill Mr. Hill Bir Hill Sal Mr. Mosley Mateter C.A. Wood G. Lenbow White City L. K. Iiec

L M A Alumni Killed by Auto Near Hesperus

L M A alumnus, identified as Jones, was killed by an automobile near Hesperus on a Sunday, with injuries reported earlier. The deceased, a former science department member, was last connected to the Fort Lewis Journal. funeral details await confirmation as his mother and sister travel from Colonily to mourn.

Jones Lingell Memorial Hesperus Movico Mr. Jones Harroste Fort Lewis Seal Fuacher Marguerite Jones Colonily

State Death Rates and Quarterly Variations Report

The Department of Commerce notes that crude death rates vary by population and time. For the first quarter, crude death rates differ across states, with Florida and Wisconsin high and Montana low. Adjusted rates using a standard population are recommended for comparability. Births for the first quarter totaled 6,255, down from the prior year.

Wastlington Mniposs Co Quiron Plorida Montana Kentinky Daaing

Dawes Seeks Quiet Talk With Coolidge On Agriculture

Charles G Dawes Republican vice presidential candidate visited President Coolidge at his father's home near Plymouth for two hours to discuss politics and government focus on agriculture European conditions and the commission to probe agricultural affairs He dismissed questions on the Ku Klux Klan and insisted he would not forecast the campaign while noting his belief that no action against opposition can be a right reaction after the Augusta speech He then left for Rutland and Chicago.

Associated Press Plymouth Vic Charles G. Dawes Presiden Coolidge Dawes Hil Ewalt Entit Augusta Mer Thiwes Rutland Chicago

Davis Presses Westward Toward Convention Tour

Davis sails from Columbus for New York to launch his first long campaign swing. He will stop in Wheeling and Chicago before moving to Nebraska Colorado and California then head to Louisville and St Louis to address labor, farming and party issues amid a broad Democratic pursuit for unified support. Cattle and hog markets at Louisville Livestock report steady to weak prices with lambs and sheep showing mixed shifts.

Mmladelvata W. Davis Mide West Ohio Columbus New York Wheeling Ohio Valley Trales Fabor Assembly Chicago Nebraska Charlee Brean Aml

Italy Sees Postwar Prosperity Surge Across Sectors

The article notes a broad rise in consumption and production in Italy after the war. It cites sharp increases in meat, sugar, coffee, wine, tobacco, and tobacco products, along with a switch from bicycles to automobiles and motor vehicles. Living standards improved as wealth and consumption expanded.

Tennsport Italy

Regionalhealthdirector joins Middlesboro initiative

Ral Cross Director Misa Marguirt Fast regional Crosefio representative visits Middlesboro to launch Mrs Rinlot Morrie into the new public health project.

Ral Cross Misa Marguirt Fast Crosefio Tantsville Middlesboro Rinlot Morrie

Bancroft May Be Jap Ambassador

Washington dispatch reports Chicago attorney Bancroft Nancroft likely to be named American ambassador to Japan. A State Department inquiry regarding his acceptability has been sent to Tokyo, and it is understood the Japanese government will respond favorably.

Meeting Tomorrow Night at First Christian Church

Rev. A B Reeves returns from Richman after his father’s funeral and announces a prayer meeting tomorrow night. He also notes the usual services Sunday and says church repairs will be finished before then.

A. B. Reves First Christian Church Richman

Ohio Democrats Condemn Ku Klux at State Convention

At the Ohio state convention the Democratic platform denounces the Ku Klux Klan. The resolutions committee approved the anti Klan plank amid cheers as Jota W. Davds, the party standard bearer, reaffirmed the stance.

Associated Columbus Ohio Democratic Party Jota W. Davds Klu Klux Klue

Women’s Tent to Be Fair Feature at Kentucky State Fair

The twenty second Kentucky State Fair opens September 8 and features a Women’s Tent opposite the Merchants and Manufacturer’s building. Led by Mrs George T Settle and Miss Helen Mori, the tent offers comfort, talks, readings, and music for visiting women from the Blurgias Purchase and Pennyrile regions. Governor of the Fifth District Mrs Goo H Webb will preside on Woman’s Day, with George W Calvin to speak at Louisville and Jefferson County Children’s Home.

George T. Settle Helen Mori Goo. H. Webb Federation of Women's Clubs George W. Calvin Louisville and Jefferson ‘County

Leopold and Loeb case nears mercy ruling in Chicago

In Chicago on August 26 the defense argued the Leopold and Loeb case should not set precedent and urged the court to reject the death penalty for Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. Prosecutor Crowe condemned the mercy plea calling it improper and said law must guide the outcome.

Associated Press Chicago Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Ponr Matltimilionaiets de Etestha Crowe

Shanghai authorities urge harsh justice for epidemics

Shanghai authorities push for severe deterrents amid an epidemic wave that has overwhelmed dwellings and streets. Foreign police say harsher punishments deter crime, while Chinese authorities face pressure from Shanghai’s mixed court system.

Shanghai Shiinghat

Total Eclipse Sun January 24 1925 Observed

Associates Press reports a total solar eclipse on January 24 1925 visible from eastern U S. Path starts near Lake Superior and moves through New York State and southern New England with best observing positions in those regions. Another total eclipse is noted for January 14 1926 starting in Attica region.

New-York New’ England Mesdold Lower Tetende

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