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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1924

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Quinn to Attend Legion Meeting in Bardstown

National Commander John R. Quinny of California will attend the American Legion state convention in Bardstown from July 24 to 26. Other national officers joining include Ryan Duffy and Major General Robert Tyndall, with local officials presenting the key to Bardstown’s My Old Kentucky Home post. The event features parades, dances, and baseball along with addresses by extemporaneous speakers.

Y Associated Press Bardstown John R. Quinny California American Legion Louisville Bowman Field Frank F. Daugherty Old Kentucky Ryan Duffy Legion Wisconsin Robert Tyndall Indiana National Guard Adj James A. Kehoe Kentucky National Guard Daugherty Frankfort Edwards Mayfield Beristown Kentucky John W. Sisco United States Ossa Stanley Ashland Bard Bardshawn Ohi Star Springfield M Clain Siti Stephen — Foster

Presentation of Evidence Begins Tomorrow in Slayers Case

Chicago July 22 Jacob Franks father of the slain 13 year old victim of Nathan Leopati area Richard Loeb will be first witness as evidence starts before Judge Caverly to fix punishment for the youthful intellectu als. State's Attorney Crowe plans a brief opening asserting the death penalty may be sought. only the sentence degree remains to be decided after the boys unexpected guilty plea yesterday.

Judge Caverly Associated Press Chicago Jacob Franks Nathan Leopati Richard Loeb Caverly Crowe

Mob Forms to Avenge Woman in Pulaski County

A mob of about 300 men gathered in Pulaski County to lynch two Black men suspected in the killing of Da Wilson. The search extended for hours with bloodhounds from Water Valley. Seymour Welch, 50, a local Black man, died from excitement. The crowd dispersed after a Klan organizer spoke at the city hall and led a prayer.

Associated Cairo Pulaski County da Wilson Mounds Water Valley Seymour Welch Wilson Maunds

Public Service Sings New Motto for Industry Workers

A German report notes firms in Kenthiv shift to a “the public we served” ethos with Louisville Safety Council leaders praising safety gains. It credits democratic boss-worker dialogue for fewer accidents, higher morale, and a sense of belonging. In Freiberg, Saxony, mining education may be disbanded. the Freiberg mining school, founded in 1777, could close as it is the oldest of its kind.

Pees Lopisvilt Kenthiv Fof Gilmore, Jr Louisville Safety Councels Totag Corporation Ami Rafety Cornell Mr. Smith Kesn Freiberg Germany Saxony

Budget Bureau Installs Plan To Standardize Purchases

Washington officials under the Budget Bureau drafted a federal contract to replace 22 existing procurement laws with a uniform system. Director Lord said standardized specifications will cut government costs by reducing varied purchase requirements. The plan aims to end officer whims in furniture, hardware, and other supplies, unifying government purchasing.

Washington Congress Lord

Funeral Services for Aubra Chadwell Today

Aubra Chadwell four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs L Y Chadwell Middlesboro died at 5 am yesterday of pneumonia. Funeral services conducted at 3 pm with Rev A B Reeves officiating and interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery this afternoon.

Aubra Chadwell

City Increases Tax Rate To 2.40 Per Hundred For Schools And City Expenses

Mayor J H Reeney and Commissioner J E met yesterday to approve a ten cent increase in the city tax levy, making the rate 2.40 per hundred dollars instead of 2.30. Of the new rate, 1.10 goes to current school expenses, with the remainder allocated to schools bond interest and city expenses. Final assessments were released by T H Campbell, with a revised total decrease of 78 from prior figures. The city plans further review in two weeks to adjust larger assessments and address a budget deficit. The city expects about 41 000 more state funds than initially estimated, and the school fund is limited to 1.87 per hundred under a state ban, with cities of Shix class allowed up to 1.50 for school purposes.

J. H. Reeney J. E T. H. Campbell Board of Places William Wallbrecht

Sex Soldier Victim of TB Dies Yesterday

Porter Bussie aged 28 died at 9 30 yesterday morning at the home of John Radcliffe on Twenty first street from tuberculosis. He served in World War I and contracted the disease. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs John Bussie of Wilhall. Remains shipped to Wilhoit for burial.

Porter Bussie John Radcliffe John Bussie Wilhall Wilhoit

Tourist traffic decline in Milesboro this week

Traffic through Milesboro shows a decrease this week with unclear causes. The report notes light travel, some rain yesterday, and no obvious reason for the drop beyond seasonal factors. In London, July 21, Fiji officials applaud British rule under the Jubilee year context.

Milesboro Assoclaven Reese London England

Ohio River Falls Leave Steamers and Boats Grounded

At least five river steamers are aground and numerous house boats stranded after a ten foot drop in the Ohio river in twenty four hours. The dam above Cincinnati is raised causing the sullen drop while the lower dam fills. normal conditions expected in about five hours.

Associated Press Cincinnati Ohio River

Masked Woman Hurls Acid In Ky Woman’s Face

In Lebanon Junction Kentucky a masked assailant hurled acid at Mrs. Lillian Woolridge on her porch, burning her face and body while her mother suffered an arm burn. The attacker, fleeing after two words, gave no clear motive and left residents short of answers.

Associated Press Lebanon Junction Lillian Woolridge Luke

Plan campaign for third party

The Associated Press reports in Chicago that Senator Jan Fallette and Wheeler will open the third ticket campaign on the Eastern seaboard and in the New England states, touring west and south over divergent routes, according to the campaign manager.

Ty Associated Press Chicago Jan Fallette Wheeler T Third New England Afollette

Wreck of Steamer Boston After Night Collision

One person seriously injured and others taken to hospital after the steamship Boston was rammed by the tanker Swift Arrow in dense fog. Three killed, two bodies tangled in wreckage reported. Boston still afloat but badly damaged. ten lifeboats and passengers transferred at Newport and Fall River.

Associated Press New York Newport Boston Swift Arrow Eastern Steamship Company Coast Guard Fall River Mass Horace C. Martin Middlesboro BR. T. Marlin

Truck Wreck on Mountain Road Curve

A two young Claiborne men attempted a stunt on Mountain Road and tipped a truck at a curve near a dangerous site. The driver, Shavis of Speedwell, was unhurt. The wreck was towed to Cumberland Gap for repairs as locals urge a protective fence after multiple crashes in the past year.

Claiborne Camaty Ham Momn Enad Shavis Can Bavis Speedwell Whittaker Sarge Cumberland Gap

Tree Bonus Service at Library Tonight

Worl Way veterans entitled to adjusted compensation under the federal bonus act are asked to be at the Carnegie library tonight between seven and nine o'clock to avail themselves of services. A number of officials including L. D. Rauser and Mrs Edward Carter will provide free aid such as notary services, finger printing, and assistance for a German woman deserted by her husband. The tale follows a World War I romance ending in tragedy as Edward Carter’s actions leave the woman and her two children in hardship. Capt. F. I. Steinhour of the Salvation Army plans to investigate and offer emergency aid.

Worl Carnegie Library Edward Carter L. D. Rauser Ister American Legion Andy Tas Germany Mie F. I. Steinhour Salvation Army

No Registration for Primary this Year

County court clerk Floyd Broughton says no supplemental registration before the primary in this county. General election registration will be held at various places in September. Voters who registered previously may vote in the primary. those who did not register last year due to residence or other reasons will not be allowed to vote on August 2.

Floyd Broughton

Livestock market report from Louisville

Cattle numbering about 400 traded slow and weak with little change. Hogs around 700 moved a quarter to fifty cents higher, prices from 5 to 5. Sheep about 2,000 active with wethers higher while other categories unchanged.

Louisville Associated Press

Kentucky craft guild proposed as highest honor for artisans

Frankfort July 38 Associated Press reports J T Ryan supervisor of industrial education urged a Guild of Building Handicrafts in Kentucky modeled after Phi Beta Kappa. Membership would be by invitation after careful inquiry with a state seal insignia to symbolize earned distinction for master craftspeople.

Associated Press Frankfort Kentucky J.T. Ryan Phi Beta Kappa Oregon Ryan

Ben Johnson Announces Farewell Race in Rarstown

Ben Johnson of Kentucky says this is his last race after eighteen years in Congress. He will stay home to care for grandchildren, planning to retire if re elected in November. Opponent is T Proctor of Leitchfield, running in the general election. Johnson faces no Democratic primary challenger.

Rarpstown Ben Johnson United States Congress South Kentucky Johnson T. Proctor Leitchfield

Ireland to Celebrate 1500th Year St. Pat

Professor John MacNeill urges national commemoration as Ireland marks 1500 years since Patrick’s era, calling for a unified festival with lasting memorials. He proposes a library of Irish history in uniform volumes under a scholarly corporate body with endowment to guide the effort and coordinate religious celebrations and international visitor participation.

Ireland St. Pat Associated Press Dublin Daly John MacNeill Iinister of Education St. Patrick Irekant MacNeill Tle

Brazil Fight Continues as Revolt Rages On

Three thousand civilians killed or injured in San Paulo clashes between federal and revolutionary forces. No Americans among casualties per State Department reports. Rebels, estimated at 10,000, appear well supplied. heaviest fighting occurred July 20. situation largely unchanged.

Associated Press Washington San Paulo State Department

Merchants Plan Harvest Festival in Middlesboro

The Middlesboro Merchants Association will meet at the Motch Motor Company garage at 7:30 on Thursday to discuss plans for a Harvest Festival this year. It may include a lottery automobile and a cattle show, aiming for an October 1 date, with preliminary work beginning soon and all members invited.

Midlesboro Motch Motor Company Middlesboro Seading

Toll calls peak in summer amid vacation traffic

Long distance service strains in July and August as travelers away from home boost toll volumes. Cumberland Jones Hod Telegraph Co manager cites primed demand from health and recreation trips, with September decline and October dip. Caller location troubles and rising auto travel add to delays. 88 percent of annual tolls completed in 1924. Miss Lula Fleming of Knoxville arrives for a two week visit with Mrs. aL Eldgs.

Guy Glover Cumberlanad Jone Hod Telegraph Co Ntl Weland New York Gan West Elubay

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Quinn Legion Meeting Public $ Services Now Louisville Safety Council Budget Bureau T. B Ohio River Falls Plan Campaign Eaallette Hegit Library Howay Brazil Motch Garage Lula Pleming Knoxville Birs al Eledgs
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