06 Jul 1923
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
1
The item describes Jute nos Eb key and about six Burke clock models for manual winding. Clocks use daily attachment and larger master wheel, with a jackd door, a movable calet door fastener, and a patent application by C Burke.
The Kentucky Bar Association heard an Associated Press report from Covington on Frank Lowden, ex-governor of Illinois, denouncing centralized federal power. He warned against altering the Constitution to one nation and urged a balance between private property rights and common welfare.
The Community Chest directors convened at Major B S Holburn’s office. Key motions from June 27 meeting read and approved. An executive committee of Wall, Talbott, and others was elected to handle urgent matters, with Kinnath and Kincaid tasked to draft by laws for the organization.
Ashlind Man heads the association as president with Connor of Louisville BerLeUy and Collins Len of Cosington named directors. John Worsham to secretary and Metcalfe of Winchester to treasurer. Nominating committee chair was John Worsham. Action aims to relieve appellate judges and streamline court of appeals tasks.
A Mercer County family mourns the death of John Cee s l, 38, a prominent local man, killed by lightning last Tuesday. A search began as reports noted the body found near a Rotary home area amid flood concerns. The piece ends with reflections on the Constitution as a strong political document.
A fire at Beech Creek Coal Company in Nicholson afternoon destroyed the tipple and neighboring camp houses. Investigators suspect incendiary work after wiring and combustion caused the blaze. No wind that day prevented mass spread though the trestle and nearby buildings were spared.
Albert Gary, chairman of United States Steel, announced a plan to abolish the twelve hour day, seeking to add sixty thousand workers and raise production. The move aims to liberalize labor rules and expand steel output amid wartime demands.
An Associated Press report from Paducah details a fatal train incident killing two people. Local authorities investigate the scene and determine the probable cause and sequence of events surrounding the collision with a passenger line. Emergency responders secured the area as investigators gather statements and evidence.
Community report notes installation of officers with leaders named such as Perry senior warden Browning high priest Beach in and Rob Cooke as juice warden. Upcoming Patriarchal title contest to feature twelve candidates in Galden.
Vice admiral Jean Jacques De Bou, once head of the French advisory body at the Washington armament conference, dies at his Paris home after a long illness. The Associated Press reports his death on July 6.
A Louisville area tragedy at Lib Ely Tote and Liberty streets ends with the victim reportedly taking his own life after a night of whisky fueled jealousy. Jahan Gilbert of Harlan, wounded by gunfire, and Mrs Thompson with wounds to her chest are present. details describe a fatal self-inflicted act amid a tense scene as police attend and the body is prepared for burial in Harlan.
German press reports say Krupp works near Witten shut due to Allied restorations and freight penalties in Duisburg. Rail blockades and supply cuts hindered imports across many German states, with factories forced to halt production amid worsening shortages.
The fiscal court meets at Dinesie to confirm a county levy of seventy five cents per hundred on property for general county purposes and twenty five cents for district support. The rate mirrors last year with adjustments to fund schools and health services, while debates arise over whether county or local funds should bear certain expenses.
Construction notes reveal plans to build a brick garage for Dort Sales Station but details are unclear with nonstandard text. Further notes mention a new janitor and post office box relocations due to rent issues, while a body disposal instruction hints at unresolved matters.
Bad weather interrupted play as H Kirkpatrick of Morristown, Penn claimed the long driving title with a 200 yard distance. Flights completed include Archer over Gatliff by default and Lane defeating TMeuferson five to four, with the tournament extending into the following day to conclude all trophies and the championship.
Rumors indicate a cement plant near Mulchesboro Cumberland Gap may proceed this month with major builders eyeing the site. Investors praise the location for its natural resources and southern access while awaiting formal agreements from a leading cement company.
Readable fragments describe Harding heading to Alaska by sea aboard a ship escorted by two destroyers. Text mentions President and life aboard transport ships, with references to American destroyers and a Henderson vessel in transit.
The father of Frank L. Lee of this city died in a Louisville hospital this afternoon at about two o'clock from an unspecified cause at about 65 years old. He leaves two sons, a daughter, and other relatives. His home was at LaG. He is survived by B. B. Lee and Har both dru. and a daughter Mrs. R. B. Long of Tadiapalois.
Washington report states for Kent Fair the forecast calls for no change tonight and Saturday with clear to partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. No precipitation is expected and winds remain light.
Paris officials released an interpretation indicating the Allies are discussing reparations with London in a friendly tone. No signs of France altering their previously stated reparations position, which Britain opposes, according to Associated Press dispatches.
Lettie Ball, about 16, was killed by a passenger train near Putney, Harlan, Wednesday morning. An onlooker aboard the route to Lynch said she stood at the end of the ties, drawing attention to cars on the pike, and the engineer failed to brake. She died at once. body sent to Lynch for burial, later returned to Putney.
At Helston springs near Gate City a Ford overturned after a rear tire blowout killing Jack Holston, 62, instantly. A. J. Pearcy, 60, and Page, 28, both Spears Ferry residents, sustained serious injuries. The four men were traveling from Gate City to Holston Springs when the fatal crash occurred.
Funeral services for Jim Collins deputy killed at Balkan Wednesday will be held at 10 o clock tomorrow at Binghamtown church in the Kew Browning. The Junior Order and Red Men of which the deceased was a member will take part. Interment at Coulson cemetery. Survived by a wife and five children.
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