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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1924

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Seven of Kentucky's Congressmen Face Opposition in Primary

The Associated Press reports seven of Kentucky's eleven congressmen face opposition in the August 2 primary and November election. Owsley Stanley of Henderson and John J. Mowe of Carrollton contest in the primaries. Bethurum Sackett and Stanley seek Senate seats with others in the Democratic and Republican contests. Langley seeks re-election in the House. various districts show incumbents versus challengers with mixed support across parties.

Langley Bethurum, Sackett and Stanley Senate Associate Press Taquisverse Kentucky Seventh Couressman Joe W. Mortis United States Owsley Stanley Henderson John J. Mowe Carrollton Nf. J. Bethaerim Somerset Lexington Fred M. Sackett Louisville Alben W. Harkles Paducah David T. Kintheloe Madisonville Sant Ralph Gilhert Shelbyville Virgil Chapuian Jones Fein Iain Morris Marrix J. Campbell Cantril Ben Jonson Rantstown T. Proctor Beitchfield Arthur B. Rouse Evtinger B.S. Lamiant Ware John We Lat Pullican Pikeville Ie Lo Ney Sterling Scott Inf Davis Alex le Hateliff Barney W. Baker Macard J. M. Rotslon Bar Hourvite Walter N. Filpin Od. M. Bingham Pineville Nutt Sewell Lenton Eine Dugles Bred M. Vinson Louisa Ryland C. Muslek George Osborne Muss Tron Snedeger Owingsville Haidah F. Ogden Mitford Sam H. McSteckin H. A. Te Ttesenturg Priemary

World Fliers Arrive at Croydon England

American Army airmen on the work flight arrived at Croydon from Le Touret France at 2 08 pm. The 38 mile trip took three hours and three minutes.

Croydon England Associated Press le Ttourget France

Colonelette Is Latest Feminine Honor In Kentucky

In Kentucky three women were added to the governor’s staff as honorary colonels or colonettes while Senator William A. Perry acted as governor. The honorees are Mrs William Perry of Louisville Miss Ora Hazelip of Frankfort and Miss Josephine Fouville of Bowling Green. The distinction raised questions whether the title is colonel colonette or coloneless.

H. H. Denhart Miss Fouville

Polish writer Zalaznowski pleads for death as fiancée shoots him

Paris reports a Polish writer Zaznowski grievously ill and near death. His fiancée Stani Unicuka visited him at the sanatorium and, overwhelmed by his suffering, shot him in the head. He is not expected to recover. The fiancéess collapsed afterward as authorities detained her at the sanatorium.

Associater Press Paris Dam Zaznowski Stani Unicuka Mirteniniselle Unicusha Santtoment

Farm Loan Board lowers rate on cooperative loans

The Federal Farm Loan Board announced a reduction from five and one half to five percent on direct loans to cooperative marketing associations. Board members say the cut will materially aid financing the year's marketing movement. The intermediate credit banks, which lend to cooperative associations, last year loaned more than 48 million dollars to about 0.6 million farmers.

Associated Press Washington Federal Farm Loan Board Today Credit Havky

Dawes to Be Notified of Selection Aug 19

CHICAGO July 16 Ceremonies for General Charles G Dawes nomination to the vice presidency on August 19 will include an old fashioned torchlight procession Roy O West secretary of the Republican National Committee announced last night About 1 000 Republicans from Wisconsin will march to the park John R Ferris Milwaukee in charge of Wisconsin delegation arrangements Ferris predicted that Senator La Follette may be surprised by Wisconsin turnout and noted speeches will be broadcast by radio.

Chicago Charles G. Dawes Roy 0. West Republican National Committee Wisconsin John R. Ferris Mibwaukee Ferris West LaFollette

Yesterday Deadline On Certificate Sale Headlines

A report notes that the sale of United States Treasury certificates faced a deadline yesterday and was suspended by order. The government cites the possibility of procuring funds at a lower interest rate elsewhere, prompting the halt in sale activity.

United States Treasury

Miller opens yearly meet of Lutherans in Baltimore

Dr Charles A A Miller of Baltimore addressed Lutheran leaders at a regional convention urging stronger lay leadership and disciplined church governance. He warned that weak leadership threatens church vitality and warned against elite dominance and infighting while stressing learned, active lay participation. Louisville Livestock reports cattle 250, hogs 2000, sheep 4800 with market shifts noted.

Louisville

Police officer testifies in shooting case at Fulton

Mrs Ethel testified in Fulton on July 16 in the examination of Policeman Harve Han charged with shooting Carle Brundage of Tennessee. She said she rode in the car with Brundage and Chit iart, that Hart fired twice once on the running board and once after Brundage fell. Brundage remains in serious condition at Advent hospital.

Vess Fulton Ethel Harve Han Carle Brundage Tennessee Brundage Chit Iart Hart Advenh Hospital

Successful League Training Institute at Barbourville

Fifty two people received training at the Southeastern Kentucky Ep worth League institute held in Barbourville last week. Thirty three completed the course and earned certificates as Rev. W. B. Archer and local attendees praised the event, planning to host the course again next year with a goal of at least 200 trainees.

Southeastern Kentucky Epworth League Institute Barbourville W. B. Archer League

Girl Found Safe After Missing Search in Louisville Area

July 6. Pau line Jackson daughter of former Judge RD Jackson of New Castle was found safe at a friend's home in Shelbyville where she went on a visit Sunday night. A search had been conducted since Sunday after her disappearance was reported.

Lowisville Friend Associated Press Louisville Pauline Jackson RD. Jackson Newcastle Shelbyville

Slayers Planned To Kill Loeb Jr

Chicago July 16 Lathan Leopold and Richard Loeb await August trial on charges of kidnapping and slaying Robert Falks an alleged thrill murder defense claims no one wants them freed Clarence Darrow chief defense counsel comments on public sentiment

Associated Press Chicago Lathan Leopold Richard Loeb Robert Fialks Ernest Loeb Richard Lecb Clarencet Derrow

Cashier Killed as Loot Recovered in Wyoming

In Rock Springs Wyoming July 16 Clare N Fisher cashier of Gurn Quealy Coal vanished with payroll and was fatally shot by foreman and friend J wher. Fisher died in hospital while searching the mountains yielded the payroll cache totaling over 6000 dollars.

Ly Associated Press Rock Springs Wyo Clare N. Fisher Gurn- Quealy Coal Company J. Wher Fisher

Tourist praises Pineville region in glowing letter

A Middlesboro reader recounts a visit to Pineville and the surrounding Cumberland Gap area, praising the scenery and roads. The writer asks the Middlesboro Chamber of Commerce secretary to send photographs or Kodak pictures of three views, posting choices and sizes, as a memento of the trip.

Middlesbore Middlesbora Chamber of Commerce Bell County Pineville Middles Borean Cumberland Gap Mtr

Piggly Wiggly Injunction Suit Cleared Against Saunders

The United States Court of Appeals affirmed an injunction suit against Clarence Saunders, founder of Piggly Wiggly. Saunders may use improvements, patents, or systems not in the original Piggly Wiggly corporation. Gasoline price cuts spread east after reductions in the west and midwest, with Standard Oil of New York and competitors cutting prices by up to a cent per gallon.

Hy Associated Press Columbus United Court of Appeals Today Clarence Saunders Wiggly-Wiggly Chain Stores Corporaton Saunders Piggly-Wiggly Corporation Associated Press Wyn Tal ‘Eine New York New Oaghind Standard Chl Company of Gulf Refinhug Company Sinclair Consolidated Owl Corporation The Texas Co Money Manufacturing Company Tc Ecatide Tain

Increase in Tourist Traffic Through Middleboro City

Local observers note four tourists daily in town with traffic rising. At least thirty cars pass through daily as visitors stop for business or pleasure. Kiwanis plans a touring camp and road directions to aid tourism. roads to winter centers are crowded in fall and spring.

Kiwanis Club Treffic Middlesboro Fiel Yeouth Middleboro

Dance Charges to Bell Grand Jury

George Asso Newton Shackleford and Lester Martin were held to the Bell County grand jury after an examination before Magistrate Charles G. Smyth. Evidence for the Commonwealth was heard and motions for dismissal were denied. Each defendant was ordered to post bond of 3200. The charges relate to maintaining a public nuisance at a Nostown dance near Middles, under magistrate jurisdiction.

George Asso Newton Shackleford Lester Martin Bell County Charles G. Smyth Commonwealth Nostown Middleshere Magistrate’s Court

Autos By Pound Unique Method of Selling Car

Winston Salem July 16 dealers advertise autos by the pound. A low priced car dealer weighs vehicles and quotes price per pound, comparing to everyday necessities. The unique advertising method is said to be unusually successful.

Associated Press Winston-Salem N.C

American aid recognized in plan of Dawes

London July 16 American cooperation to implement the Dawes plan to stabilize Germany and the European economy was stressed at the Inter Allied Separations conference opening. Prime Minister Ramsey MacDonald and French premier Edouard Herriot led the talks, with Ambassador Ketley and Col. James Ar Logan Jr among the American observers.

Associated Press London Germany England Ramsey MacDonald Exloward Herriot Ambamador Ketley Col James Ar Logan, Jr MacDonald United States

Still And Man Taken In Raid At Log Mountain

Authorities recovered a copper still of about ninety gallons from a hidden site on Log Mountain after a raid by deputies. George Shears was arrested and jailed on charges of operating the still, which had reportedly been used for years. Several others named assisted in the raid, including Thomas Suman and Leslie Webb.

George Shears Log Mountain Lvorge Shears Jall Thins Thomas Suman Leslie Webb BE Sal- Yvan Charlie Helton

Boy Hit by Exploding Ginger Ale Injures Eye

A bottle of ginger ale exploded near Market Street and Cuueh Avenue injuring William Brooks, age 1, in the right eye. The blast occurred as he worked near a show stand. Doctors say the eye may be lost, with possible permanent blindness in that eye.

Knoxvilia Told & Armintead Market Street Cuueh Avenue Willutm Brooks Brooks Newnan Sau Brooks Terese

Births and deaths signal shifting local population balance

Nineteen girls and twelve boys were born here in June, suggesting a growing female majority if current birth rates continue. The vital statistics office also reported twelve deaths in the month, including two mine accidents and one homicide, with nine due to illness.

Vital Statistican's Office

Receipts Cut Across Auto Licenses Salient Figures

VRANKFORT reports state auto department receipts for fiscal year 1923 24 total 3 194 286 71 with 177 834 passenger licenses 20 593 trucks and 846 motorcycles issued. Details show 1923 counts and six month totals through Dec 2 1923 from Col Gray noting rising motor vehicle use.

Col. Gray

Smith Eyes High Private Status and Third Term Ambition

Governor Smith, amid Welcome Alamo cheers after returning from the New York Democratic convention, expresses two ambitions: to remain "high priv" and to pursue either a presidency or a third-term as governor. Pinnacle Coal mine near Ralston suspends operations, expected closed 30 days or longer due to recent contract withdrawals. A.B. Miller chairs Kiwanis luncheon at Hotel Cumberland with plans for an open meeting and potential speaker. Berlin date line notes an auto chauffeur show.

Associated Press Alhany Smith New York Pinnacle Pinnacl Coal Company Ralston Eithe

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Congress Zaaznowski Farm Loan Board Dawes Miller PRIDE SP. Pac Circh Charles A. A. Miller Balthmore Sr. Miller Londley Fulton M Slayers Loeb. JR Leopold Loeb Kayntals Piggly-Wiggly Bell Grand Jury Trin Ceeal Magistrate State Court MacDonald and Herriot Kelloy Logan Berlin
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