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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1924

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Coolidge Boy Funeral Will Be Tomorrow

Funeral plans for Calvin Coolidge Jr. include a simple White House service Wednesday, then a service in North Hampton Massachusetts and burial Thursday in Plymouth Vermont. He died Monday night after a five day battle with blood poisoning from a blister sustained while playing tennis.

Uy Associated Press Washington Calvin Coolidge, Jr White House North Hampton Mass Coolidge Plymouth Bor Calvin

Quaker Maid and A. P. Tea Co. Announce Amalgamation

Announcement of the full amalgamation of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea company with the Quaker Maid company was made at Louisville. Albert Ivinson is general superintendent. The Quaker Maid recently opened a store in Middlesboro and the chain operates many products produced in its own factories at Louisville.

Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Quaker Maid Company Louisville Albert Ivinson Quaker Mail Mickllesboro Chainstore Corporation

Woman Heads Schools In Claiborne County

Miss Marguerite Jones was named county school superintendent of Claiborne County to fill the unexpired term of Prof. James W. Baldwin. She is a Lincoln Memorial University graduate and taught at Tazewell High School for three years, receiving local praise for the appointment.

Marguerite Jones Claiborne County James W. Baldwin Soa Fourt Miss Jones Lincoln Memorial University Tazewell High School

Goiter Linked to Snow Water Supply in Shoal Lake

Associated Press report from Winnipeg notes an examination of 600 schoolchildren found 300 aged 12 to 14 with goiter. Dr. Duncan McRae linked the condition to snow water from Shoal Lake, a 50 square mile body 40 miles northeast, whose municipal supply is down. India would need to be introduced into the water to remedy the issue.

Associated Press Winnipeg Man Shoal Lake Duncan McRae India

Dodge Coupe Contained 222 Quarts of Liquor Prohibition Case

London July. Prohibition officers reported 222 quarts of red liquor found in a Dodge coupe after an accident and gunfire near Mt. Vernon. Officer Tuggle pursued two liquor runners, a man fled, shots were exchanged, and the car was towed to London where 221 quarts were destroyed. one more quart surfaced and was destroyed. The suspect, named as William Clark of Nowhere, was arrested in Mt. Vernon and brought before Judge Stacey.

London Prohibition Tuggle Mt. Vernon Parkers Creek Comenation Livingston Mt. Vernon Court House Stacey Win. Clark Sentinel Echo

Cook Seeks to Avoid More Costs in Appeal

In Atlanta three judges hear Dr Frederick A Cook's petition to relieve him of appeal costs from a Fort Worth sentence of 14 years and a $12,000 fine for a stock fraud scheme. He claims pauper status. prosecutors allege $300,000 in frauds remained unspent. A writ of error exists but filing is blocked until costs are paid. defense notes 9,000 pages of records would be printed. Cook is in Tarrant County, Texas.

Atlanta Frederick A. Cook Fort Worth Texas United States Circuit Court of Appeals Alex King Nathan P. Bryan Dr.Cook Cook Tarrant

Spreckels Gift Funds Malaria Hospital in Del Carmen

A modern malaria eradication hospital has opened at Pampanga Sugar Mills Central in Del Carmen Luzon. Funded by John D. and Adolph Spreckels, the facility serves Pampanga and Bataan and will host the Rockefeller Foundation and Philippine Health Service malaria campaigns. The central court houses a Rockefeller gifted fish pond for study of larvae and ampletes movement. R R Hind, central manager, stresses worker welfare as vital to both employees and the sugar operation.

Associated Press Manila Pampanga Bataan Luzon Pampanga Sugar Mills Central del Carmen Mani Philippines John D Adolph B. Spreckels San Francisco

Violator of Mann Act Arrested in Middlesboro Lynch Case

John 1. McMurray, unmarried, was arrested by Middleshaw police in Lynch yesterday on a Mann Act violation. He is held pending federal case disposition in Kentucky. He allegedly abducted a 16 year old girl to St. Louis and abandoned her at Union Depot. the girl was cared for by the Home of the Good Shepherd in Missouri before being returned to Middlesboro to her father.

John 1. McMurrarge Midlleshaw Lynch Efendant St. Louis Union Jural Kentucky the Good Shepherd Souri Middlesboro

Army World Fliers Reach Bagdad Today

American Army fliers arriving in Bagdad Mesopotamia after a march from Bushiere Persia will depart tomorrow for Aleppo Syria as part of a wartime air movement.

Army World Bagdad Mesopotamia Bushiere Persia Aleppo Syria

Floyd Ball Granted Bail In $19,000 Bond At Pineville

Floyd Ball charged with killing George Colson was granted bail of 19000 dollars at Pineville yesterday. He executed the bond and was released. No bail hearing occurred, agreed by the Commonwealth and the defendant’s attorney. Charlie Ball J A Coleman and several local men signed the bond.

Floyd Ball George Colson Soo Pineville Commonwealth Charliie Ball J. 8 Coleman

Rockefeller Celebrates 85th Birthday Quietly at Home

New York July report notes a small private reception for a few intimate friends marking the 85th birthday of John D. Rockefeller at his home. He offered no public message aside from gratitude for his blessings and health.

New York J Rockefalier Todate

Bank Funds Move From Citizens Bank of Stamp Ground

Frankfort July Charles Marvin State Banking Commissioner and H. H. Shanks bank examiner are in Stamping Ground arranging the transfer of funds and accounts of the Citizens Bank of Stamping Ground to a Georgetown bank. C B Robert cashier reports he has been away on personal business the shortage is reported to be from five to ten thousand dollars.

Divorces Sought in Pineville Cruelty Case Details

Two Pineville divorces filed in circuit court allege cruelty and hair cutting. Lester v Lester seeks alimony and custody after a 25 year old husband allegedly struck, burned clothes, and cut the wife’s hair. Carrie seeks absolute divorce, alimony, and child support from Ring in a separate Pineville case. Meanwhile in Washington, Doheny sisters challenge grand jury indictments as improper, arguing DOJ presence violates rights. Deliberations extend to October for fall term.

Pineville Cruit Lester Lille Bester Cumberland Gap Penn Dhe Loree Elu Carrie Faa Peace Alonzo Oetber Hagan Becauit Congress Department of Justice Tha Coolidice Atlee Pomerene Owen JL Rolfferts Moran

Convention Switch to Ralston of Indiana Dominates Ballots

At the Democratic National Convention in New York, six hours recess followed amid rumors as ballots push Senator Ralston of Indiana into new top contention. McAdoo's support slides while Smith remains steady. roll calls reach the nineties with Ralston surging to a high vote of about 100 and other candidates' totals fluctuating and a resolution honoring Coolidge adopted.

Asselated Press Maison Square Garden New York McAdse Smith Anl Ralston Indiamtan McAdoo Syul Davis Glass Kallay McAdoo Eileith Underwood Ralsson Robinson Ritellas Waky Meriiith Daniel Roosevelt Wighty Imtvis Rollucon Walsh Thaniels Yetlett Haltot McAdoo Bryan Miler Hass Motsinson Hirchle Mrran Sandels Frooservelt Urvan Daniels Pothpeas Unj Commeings Balla Me Adoo Mouston Callahan Davia Kansas Ted Dress W York Tevet and Holsting Senator Ralston Indiana McAdge Stith Young Coolidge Hatlot Smith Adon Halston

Venue Change Is Refused In Bandits Trial

George Farrell and three others face murder charges in Clintonville case tied to a failed Farmers Bank robbery. Hearban Circuit Court halted after vile panel exhaustion as jury selection began. Special venue set for fifty Bourbon County citizens amid hostility warnings. Trial context notes the Farrell case is the second charged among four bandits for Buchanan’s murder.

Rodudge Ben Sternuon George Farrell Hearban Frank Buchanst Banners' Bank Clintonville Juney Staly Meis Bourhot Lannary Bourbon County Separte Farrell Commonwealth Thasti Frank Buchanan Farmers Bank

Swindler Peware Noted For Flattery In Business

An observed scam artist relies on flattery to win trust and extract gains in commerce. The Boston Transcript notes this soft approach as a common ploy used to neutralize skepticism and push favors.

Peware Boston Transcript

Ocean Mountain Volcanoes Trigger Tremors Near Ships

Volcanic activity under ocean mountains has occasionally sent violent tremors through nearby seas, affecting vessels in the area as eruptions disrupt nautical traffic and raise safety concerns for mariners and coastal communities.

Balloon Fleet Reaches Over Twenty Miles High

Twenty air sounding balloons used to study the upper atmosphere have reached altitudes exceeding twenty miles, providing data on atmospheric conditions for scientific research.

Ancient Korean kilns and the Sitauma mystery kiln founders

Two Korean potters founded the famous Sitauma kiln in the sixteenth century. Record notes origins and enduring craft, highlighting the early development of this renowned ceramic tradition.

Delegates Named for Labor Convention in Tennessee

Scantlyn was chosen as delegate of the Central Labor union to Nashville on July 14 for the state non-partisan labor committee meeting to endorse candidates. Other delegates from individual unions will attend. J.C. Mistable supported, with C. Kelly endorsed for constable in the second district. Blanket endorsement given for justice of the peace nominees pledging not to open a district business office. union doubts sufficient business to justify another justice in the second district.

Sont Justice of the Peace Justice For the Peace

Barbourville to Host Southeastern Kentucky Golf Tournament

The Southeastern Kentucky Golf Tournament will be held in Barbourville this year after a district club meeting. Middlesboro Pineville and Barbourville vied for hosting, with Williamsburg and Dishman Springs holding most influence. date and details to be decided by Barbourville Country Club. A separate open meet is planned by Middlesboro Country Club for September inviting ten to twelve clubs. Noted Kentucky golfers Marshall Achua may participate.

Middleshoro Country Club Marshall Achua Kentucky

Funeral of Mrs Weeks Held This Afternoon

Mrs Bettie F Weeks aged 74 died last night at her daughter Jess Halt on Pineville pike after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at 2 pm and interment followed in the local cemetery near Excelsior. Survived by son Thomas Crusenberry of Middlesboro and two daughters Mrs Jess Sbattorn of Middlesboro and Mrs E J Bolinger of Johnson City Tenn.

Bettie F. Weeks Jess Haleton Pineville Pike Let Excelsior Johnsonty Tenn Jess Sbattorn Middleshoro E. J. Bolinger Johnson City Tennessee Ileath

Man 106 Will Be Victim of Cupid Third Time

Nashville dispatch describes Uncle Wesley Hares as a long widower seeking a third wife, lamenting modern women as too fast and worn out. He longs for a simple, old fashioned partner and hints at plans to find a traditional spouse somewhere in the world.

Nashville Wesley Hares Cheuk Unete Wesley Stone

Conference on commercial education at Bowling Green

The United States Bureau of Education calls a conference on commercial education for the summer school at Bowling Green Business University in Frankfort. Readers and lecturers include Glen Levin of the Education Department in D.C. and Dr. McKinsey of Chicago University, with several other academics and officials participating.

Vehicle Parcel Delivery May Be Resumed

The local post office announced that vehicular parcel post service has been temporarily cut off as an economy move. Officials said the service will resume within ten days and patrons are urged to call at the post office for large packages.

BR. PL Hutcheson

Middlesboro Recreation Drive Aims For Year Round Program

Local churches and recreation groups back a proposal to create year round playgrounds and wholesome activities for all ages in Middlesboro. A survey by playground experts sparks local interest and the Playground Association of America supports starting the work with community involvement.

Middlesboro ex_perts Playground Association of America

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Quaker Maid and A. P. Tea Co Woman Heads Edward Frendorf Michigan Maulkon Square Garden McAdoo and Spreckel Sugarenter McMurry Colson OWL King Doheny Columbia Supreme Court Senate Hogan Hoosier Indianapolls Ind Marcus Farmier Aiyor Maio Bandits Buchanan Reniceous Gaston Poumerne Mrerand France Barbourville Melton Knos County Bureau Education Connection Wide Bowling Green I. Recreation Falan Hodorse
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