Deputy Slain at Balkan Affray During Fourth of July Picnic
Deputy Jim Collins of Pineville area was killed when George and McKinley Adams shot him at Balkan near Toms Creek while investigating a disturbance at a Fourth of July celebration. Both suspects were arrested. Adams residents are named, and Collins’ service record and survivor details are noted.
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ATI. O. O. F
Toms Creek
Jim Colli
Jamilia Cattins
George
McKinley Adams
Balkan
Phe Tru
Martin Green
Pineville
Collins Wes
Dom
Gri
George Adams
Fred Ohe
County of S
McKinley Adamis
Walling
Buretree Union
Jim Collins
Martin Creen
Ben van Beber
Tejas
Virginia
Collins
Bhat
Real happiness for a child through family and simple joys
A reader reflects on what happiness means to children, urging involvement of both parents in social activities and home entertainment. Wealth is no measure. simple, honest living and shared experiences nurture true joy, with adults guiding children toward meaningful relationships and moderation.
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Louisville
Sandeville
Jail raid recovers pistols from car and liquor cache
A raid on a car led to two pistols and a jar of whiskey seized. Several defendants faced charges with one man convicted. another received a thirty day sentence and a $1000 bond. Red Miller, a county official, was fined under a separate bond for carrying a concealed deadly weapon.
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Palive
Lothbury
Red Miller
Colgan Urges Questionnaire in Coal Survey Plan
I T Colgan promotes a comprehensive coal property survey with a detailed questionnaire covering surface areas, mineral rights, mine equipment, buildings, and personal property. Goal is equitable taxation and uniform valuation across Kentucky coal lands, with county tax officials and operators to review in Frankfort.
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Drr Ting
Kentucky
Pineville Sun
I. T. Colgan
Geenrins
Westionuiaires
Inet Cout
Ty J. P. Colgan
Siac Operdtar
aStus Conunis
Vatil Wwe
Ueren Ge
Ma. Colgun
Frankfort
Miuins
Cal
Mr. Cohen
Pineville
Cal Smith
Listo
Colgan
Henry Ford
Lesle County
Berlands
Ife
Michigan
Trith
Tas
Erx
Negroes Seek Federal Help After Ku Klux Parade
A Tuskegee incident fanned by a Ku Klux Klan parade of about 700 members, including a torch demonstration against placing Black veterans at a hospital, prompted NAACP calls for federal protection. President Harding urged action as officials investigate threats against Tuskegee personnel and leaders led by Booker T. Washington.
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Wo York
Cerlain
United States
Tuskegee
Alabama
National Association For the Advancement of Colored Peale Today
Harding
Moran Suevaches
Booker
Washington
Associated Presa Tuskegee
Sitinnal
Cabor
Willicuey
Une
Westy
Veterans Hospital
Askag
Pineville Legion Condemns Klansmen In Open Meeting
Pineville July 3. The American Legion posts passed resolutions condemning the Ku Klux Klan as contrary to the fundamental principles of government. They denounce night as wrong and pledge support for the U S government. The action followed a public meeting and a disturbance at Gaines theatre over an evangelistic tent event.
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Pineville
Tate
LeStun
S. ¢ Mand
Ile
United States
Kha
Spea Iy
Gaines
Incul Rharch
Trent Duel
Aml
Baraca Picnic At Clear Springs Draws Local Attendance
About twenty five persons from Mi Weshora and Finneville attended the Baraea picnic at Clear Springs yesterday. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant day despite lower than expected turnout. The site near five varieties of mineral water proved ideal for the Baraca well. A new listing scheme estimates equipment costs for fair tax assessments. Eastern Kentucky coal lands operate under leasehold, shifting taxation toward operators. Abandoned or mined out lands are deducted from the next year's coal bearing area.
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Weshora
Finneville
Baraea
Clear Springs
Colgan
Kentucky
East End Street Construction Specifications Received
The side highway commission filed East End street project specs at Mw city hall today. Plans call for 23 foot width at intersections and 20 foot lanes with asphalt and concrete bases, curb paving on East Cumberland to Ash Iky, with the city possibly covering one third of the cost pending ordinances.
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Side Highway Commission
Mw City ‘Hall
Mayer A
Revney
Grints
Weite
Patrick
Cumberland
Cumberlaul
District golf tournament opens at Comfrey Club
The Southeastern Kentucky golf event began at the Comfrey Club with a large crowd and players from Barbourville Middlesboro Pineville and Harlan entering. Notable figures included AL Dawson Republican governor nominee and several local competitors listed by name with flight and seed details. The preliminaries started with multiple players across flights and venues as officials anticipated the first round outcomes.
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Comfrey Club
Wolfe
AL J. Dawson
Senles
Williats
Archon
Tithe Hubler
Hese Gheee
Cualkenbash
Detkins
Wit Kashiare
Wil Dishinen
Barbourville
BL Reeves
Middlesboro
PL Warne
L Ol
White
Frabourville
Aml
Hwever
Dutes
J.B. Ganiff
Williamsvire
Phillips
PinewiHe
Darvis
Barlonville
Low
Tineville
Lols TK
Lettie
Pineville
Arnadenbars
Tolpt
Zhan
Om G. J. Avena
Harlan
AL Archer
Wahameburg
Picking
Willaasting
Will Dish
Mia
Garbourville
Hes
Galiffl Williamsburs
Jim Pheips
NS Harbourville
Lew
Middleshore
EL Settle
Pine
Dim Henderson
G. Md
Tramlenburg
July 4 Casualty Toll in Celebration
The Associated Press reports July 4 celebrations nationwide caused 37 deaths and 170 injuries from fireworks and related accidents. St Louis recorded 60 injuries and four deaths, while Chicago reported three deaths and eight injuries. Accidents involved toy cannons, caps, and fireworks, with many fatalities among children.
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Associadnd
Chicago City
St. Louis
Chiesco
Toy Cana
Pistol Battle at Chenoa Fourth of July Picnic Kills One
A deadly Fourth of July pistol fight near Chenoa left Mack Partin dead and Albert Overton fatally wounded with three others injured. Deputies Miracle and Green helped quell the chaos as victims were rushed to hospital. Gibbons and Dempsey fought in a prior bout, while multiple shooters fled into brush.
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Mack
Chenoa
Associated Press
Sewalby
Maui
Fronay Af
Shelby
Innyfeld
St. Paul
Mack Putin
Albert Overten
Fatany
Robert Maso
Newton
Sal Gentey Mason
T Chenoa
Rel Jeraud Overton
Arthur Overton
Partin
Robert Mason
Newton Miracle
Pete Minnete
Dog Green
Miracle
Pete Miracle
Albert Overton
Auade
Mack Partin
Bramley Dies After Affray Wounds In Parsons Case
John Bramley dies at Shady Lawn Hospital from wounds suffered in an affray at Loupll in which his half brother Charles Mitchell was killed. His death interrupts testimony and weakens prospects in the murder case against Reed Robinson and Mareun linked to Miss Lura Parsons’ death on September 6, 1920. Bramley had been serving a state reformatory sentence and claimed to have uncovered evidence affecting indictments. The trial timeline stretched from April to August term.
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Associated Dress
Barlan
John Bramley
Loupll
Charles Mitchell
Shady Lawn Hospital
Branley
Reed
Jon Marown
Jerryness Robinson
Lura Parsons
Bramley
State Reformatory
Beetle powder control for Mexican bean beetle advised
Middleshore Hardware Co promotes a beetle powder mix using arsenic lead one pound powdered sulphur lime and six pinvids to dust bean plants. The method targets the Mexican bean beetle as a major threat to beans in Lee and Cliburne counties with heavy crop importance in local gardens.
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Middleshore Hardware Co
Falaws
Aveirda
Lee County
Cliburne County
Barden
Lea
Micuily
Dawson Looms Large in Kentucky Governor Race Visit
Charles E. Dawson Republican nominee for Kentucky governor arrived in Bell County for a two week stay. He plans to campaign in the Southeastern Kentucky golf tournament and has strong local support, with delegates at the party convention expressing unanimity and county members eager to see him win nomination and election.
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Charles ET. Dawson
Kentucky
Bell County
Dawson
Middleshave
Pineville
Tabre
Judge Evans Mother Bies at Hospital Here
Catherine Purerfall mother of E. Ridings of this city died at the hospital here at 4:30 Tuesday afternoon aged 47. Born and raised in the county she moved near New Tazewell about thirty-five years ago and lived there since. She is survived by husband H. T. Purerfull of New Tazewell two sons John Hynes and Adinse Evans and two daughters Mrs White King and Mrs Dow Hufstetter of Middlesboro. Funeral services were held today at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs Hutstetter by Rev. J. P. Martin with interment in Colson cemetery.
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Catherine Pnrerfall
E. Rvins
New Tazewell
Clethore Comity
Sue
John Hynes
Four Dead and Six Hurt in Hotel Fire at Meteoeport
July 5 report states immediate deaths and injuries at a Meteoeport hotel. Unidentified victims expected, fire damage estimated at forty thousand dollars. Names and residences listed include Mosa, Douztas, Chesney, Miller, and others. several professionals from Louisville and Detroit noted among visitors. Local officials and responding crews described extensive evacuation and life nets used to escape.
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Associated Press
Wittsburg
Meteoeport
EL Mes A. Douztas
Chena
White Mass
Pineville
Bob Urnigs
Aidden
Louisville
Bob Peebles
Louisville Country Club
Legnstra Bens
Standard Club
W. HL Ralston
Midesboro
Detroit
Barbourvill
Weather Forecast for Washington and Middlesborg
Washington forecast calls for cloudy skies tonight and Friday with likely showers. Temperature remains steady. Middlesborg forecast shows similar conditions with clouds and possible rain.
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Washington
Middlesborg
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