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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1923

Page

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East End Street work bids advertised after council vote

City council approved advertising for bids on East End street construction to start today. Ordinances cover Exeter Avenue improvements from Twenty Third to Phity nih Street and Winchester area. Repairs to Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets were discussed, with sewer work urged ahead of road building. Preferential material handling and disposal fees debated. last-minute items include library roof recoat bid, hospital expansion permit, and new street damping on Lynn Road.

East End Omina Eance Camberleal Avenue Fitzpatrick Avenue T. G. Aulerson Waminy Sion Oriinance Exeter Avenue Phity Nih Street Winchester N. Iitwas Kun Oid Lotbury Avenue Kentucky A. Stanley Keeney Middlesboro Exeter Tvork Hombard Construction Company Ros. Maddox Durrest Amouts Court of Appeals Fleener Ship Maperty Ity Ita J. C. Richardson Sharp Kentucky Titties Company Nineteenth Street Ommneil Aid Broshter-Braamell Avid Matay Company i J. A. Williams Twenty-fourth Twenty- Fifth Lynn- Rms Al'road Amesbury Avenue

Aged Couple Duel Ends Fatal Night Tragedy

New York report from Associated Press recounts an elderly couple fighting with a stiletto axe and revolver by a flaming wick in an East Side dwelling. The couple, Teresa and the husband identified, fought for thirty minutes as their forty years of marriage collapsed into death, while their two daughters watched helplessly.

Associated Press New York Teresa Conpie

Pershing Pleads For Preparedness In Speech

General Pershing urged military preparedness in a speech at Camp Dix addressing members of the 52nd Field Artillery and National Guard units. He warned history could repeat itself if the nation fails to act and emphasized readiness to avert past conflicts.

Associated Press John Sisty-second Fiell Artilery de Chio National Grand Henie Oder United States

Injunction Extending Lothbury A Not Granted by Court

A temporary injunction to stop extending East Lothbury Avenue, not yet dedicated as a street, was dissolved at a Pineville hearing before Judge J. G Forester. Middlesboro city efforts for a permanent injunction failed as insufficient evidence was presented. the temporary injunction had been granted last May.

Ue Temperany East Lothbury Avenue Dadee J. G Forester Pineville Middlesbors Ameke

Funeral services held Saturday for R. W. Brewster

Funeral services for R. W. Brewster were conducted at 9 30 a.m. by Rev. Sam P. Martin and Rev. W. Dr. Powell with many friends in attendance including Royal Arch Masons. Remains were taken to Tazewell for a brief Masonic ceremony before burial.

Row Beeler Balardat Mearning Dineh Sam P. Martin Dr. Powell The Royal Aah Masons Tazewell

Residents seek safety and curb changes on Cumberland Avenue

A petition from residents and business firms on Cumberland Avenue requests that the city preserve the current street surface, scarify and reroll the pavement, and avoid lowering sidewalks to fit new street grades. They urge rebuilding sidewalks up to the new street level and oppose concrete reconstruction as proposed.

Exeter Avenue Ashi Nineteenth Street Wilderness Road Gloucester Avenue Asenne Cumberkind Aver Avenne

Bobbie Jones to Play Golf Here Exhibition Match Planned

Barbi Jones, a noted young golfer, will visit Middlesboro to take part in an exhibition match hosted by the courtesy club. The exact date will be set when the course opens for play and efforts are on to secure a top rival. Jones is widely regarded as a leading American golfer and is only 21 years old.

Barbie Jones Pasional Middlesboro Thie Woeks Shiuies Geeside Courtey Club Loucheen Atlanota Glaciosiy Awes Tours Cruikbank Frost Clempion

IF. P. Scales Wins Golf Cup at Atlanta Meet

An unclear report notes IF. P. Scales winning a golf cup at an Atlanta tournament. The piece mentions silver cups and a display of cups won in recent golf events, with references to BLE Seles and a Dodge Brothers Dealers tournament in Atlanta. Names and places are garbled, but the gist is a cup win at an Atlanta golf event with various named participants.

IF. P. Scales Atlanta Meey Dodge Brothers Atanta—Dealers Morida Albany Louisiana Georgia Kentucky Raymond C. Green Tiustona Fin

Woman Complimented For Killing Husband In Municipal Court

In Mass. Le Bush, 39, was not jailed for killing her husband William, a Tuamer resident of Mauisville, Ky. She shot him after he beat her for letting her stepchild attend Sunday school. The judge complimented her act but did not dismiss the case.

le Bush Willian Mauisville

Ledson Starts IW Part PEK in North Knoxville

Mr. G B Soubre established a new publication named the Knoxville Advertiser to promote North Knoxville's interests and development. Ledson, an experienced newspaper man, formerly served as business manager of the Seudlesbury Daily News.

Ledson North Knoxville Knexve Sentinel G. B. Soubre Knoxville Advertiser North Knoxville Mer. Ledson Me. Ledson Seuldlesbury Daily News

Special Grand Jury Convenes This Morning

A special grand jury will convene at Pineville at 8200 o elori this morning, per Sheriff Mactin Green who appeared in Middleshire last night to summon men for jury service. Summoning witnesses for the six weeks special session continues, with many to be examined as the opening day unfolds amid court confusion and urging witnesses.

Pineville Sherli Mactin Green Middleshire Fhe Dees

Prominent Lexington Promoter W. McCorble Dies at Home

William McCorble 62 prominent Lexington promoter and leader in Democratic politics died at his home after a lengthy illness. He was known for community work and local fundraising. Survived by relatives and mourned by the city.

Associated Press Lexington William MitCorki Isiee Maxon Teader

Love affair in blackmail seen involving authors and publisher

The text reports a love affair and blackmail involving Mrs Millen A Ryan, George Maxwell, and Manwell. It notes Maxwell and Manwell traded letters and a 1982 meeting. Maxwell is 53, married 34 years with six children, and details of an alleged intimidation are described in vague terms amid a scandal context.

Millen A Ryan Geoge Maxwell Society of Authors, Composers and Prublishers Wader Ale Rou Maloney Als Teyyitu Hiss Ayn Iater Witer Taail Gable Sarlio Accord Jing Mileney Mlege Sens Obi Maxwell Amich Tyaufe

Bell County Leads Subscriptions to U O K Stadium

Bell County reports the largest share of subscriptions for the University of Kentucky stadium project. The Kentucky Kernel lists county totals with Gearon at 8975 and Rebs at 538, while others such as Carrell 70 and Davis 250 show varying contributions.

Bell County Hell County Kentucky McLewn Mautgemens Si Nelson Viner Jon

Concrete Gutters Rapidly Built on Cumberland Avenue

Construction on Cumberland Avenue proceeds with rapid concrete gutter work. Workers use a mixer and finishers to pour and set the concrete between the blocks as crews prepare the next phases of the drainage project. Neighborhood access remains open while edging and grating are completed.

Cumberlind Avenue Phall Amboti Asenuc

Johnson Baby Dies on Tweenty-firx Street Home

Frank Johnson infant son of Mr and Mrs Toe Johnson died at 9:20 Monday morning at the family home on Tweenty-firx street. Funeral held this afternoon at Sharp cemetery with Rev W K McChay officiating.

Johnson Frank Johnson Toe Johnson Tweenty-fir W. K. McChay Ty ' Sharp Cemetery

Arrest 46 for Speeding on Sunday Road

Police on the Maldlesbore Dinesie road arrested forty six speeding motorists Sunday. Officers say some did not stop and a pursuit led to roundups yesterday. One suspect escaped Sunday and an officer fired at a car but punctures were later said not caused by bullets.

Weather Forecast Washington July 21

Generally fair tonight and Wednesday with no strong winds or precipitation. Temperatures expected to be mild with light variable breezes across the region.

Washington

Campaign fund for road body planned in Kentucky

Louisvillne July 34 Plans for raising a campaign fund of 125000 will be adopted at the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Kentucky Good Roads Association in this city July 31. Subscriptions will be acknowledged and itemized statements issued during the campaign. The committee will appoint a legal panel to draft measures for the next General Assembly to authorize sale of bonds and ensure funds are used as stated.

Louisvilne Kentucky Good Roads Association Frd General Assembly Vale of the People

Barnet Campaign Expenditures To Date

Frankfort July 21 Athen W Darkley of Paducah Democratic candidate for governor has spent 4161 to date in the race, with 3000 of this given to the campaign committee and the remainder for printing and traveling expenses EC McPougle of Richwell candidate for superintendent of public instruction spent 5700.

Rv Associated Press Frankfort Athen W. Darkley Paducah Democratic Phuot Toemsnatia Makhur EC. McPougle Richowel

City Hall Interior Decoration Begun Amid Scattered Details

The report notes the start of decorating the interior of City Hall with walls to be painted and the council approving the plan. The ceiling, panels, and convect chamber will be updated as painters advance, with additional improvements anticipated.

Roday Ladas Mater Ot Innis

Lausanne Peace Treaty Signed By European Nations And Turkey

The Lausanne peace treaty ending the war with Turkey was signed today by Great Britain France Italy Japan Greece Romania and Turkey. Jugoslavia declined to sign at the last moment over debt allocation but will negotiate possible responsibility with European powers.

Lalsanne Turkey Great Britain France Italy Japan Gerece Rumania Juggo Sinvia

Elks state convention full entertainments program

Complete program lists entertainments for Elks attending the state convention August 14 to 16. Details include hotel stays at Cumberland Piedmont and Wabash, reservations urged, and daily events from August 11 to 16 with memorial services, dances, theater, trips to Fern Take and Tyneh, gala night, fireworks, and special tours through Coal and Coke Co. facilities.

Elks Inesis Cumberlain Piedmont Wabash Booneway Fit Cumberland Hotel Manting Theatre Jlok Om Elis Manting Barnews Wednesddy Menting State Association A.m Major Leip Teunessee P.m. Landown Fern Take Vadevilc Edgewood Tyneh Twacheon BLB Coal & Coke Company Dopo Bn Weld Hoor Telumm Io Mildlesiora

George Dyre Arrested for Liquor Possession at Home

George Dyre, a colored man, was arrested Sunday for having a portion of a ferment jar allegedly in his possession at his Wyre home. Officers, including Wyre contended that the liquor was for personal use only and not for sale. Dyre submitted in police yesterday and was fined $100 with costs. sentence attributed to Kitty Hays.

George Dyre Saxluz

Irene Castle Treman Granted Divorce in Paris

Irene Castle Treman obtained a divorce from naval captain Robert G. Trew in Paris yesterday. The proceeding, conducted under suspicions of incompatibility, concludes a lengthy marital dispute reported by Par is Associated Press.

Irene Castle Treman Paris Irene Castle Danrer Robert 6 Trew

Dawson's Campaign En 4 70 Date 53039

Associated Press reports Frankfort coverage on political campaigning as candidates from the Republican side address expenses and the race for governor remains unsettled amid local contest chatter.

Dawson

Detectives Pursue Killer After Drive At City Home

City detective George Alpore was shot and killed while pursuing a suspect at a house believed to be the hideout of a gang of thieves. Detectives Gay and others searched the residence, capturing four occupants as they investigated reports of stolen gems.

Associated Bre Late Rock Ask Daly George Alpore Gay Nomades

Couple Wed in Cumberland Gap Amid Morning Ceremony

Minnie McCray and Jesse Hilton of Norton Virginia were married in Cumberland Gap this morning. The ceremony was performed by Reverend W. O. Farmer.

Cumberland Gap Minnie McCr Jesse Hilton Norton, Va

Christian Ladies To Make All Redross Bags Ouata

W 8 Anderson president of Toeul Tad Cross Hayden se 38 that the foes of the Christum Chavet have volunteered to mathe the etive quate of ten Christmas bags asked for bs rhe to the Christmas mite Rod Ce of the men in the serve. A demonstration model of a man type of water heater has been attracting strentum to the windows of the Kentucky Utilities company. A heat regulating device automatically turns off the current when the temperature of the water reaches the boiling point.

W. 8 Anderson Toeul Tad Cross Hayden Kentucky Utilities Company

Four Enlistments Reported at Local Army Recruiting Office

Four men recently entered for the army at the local recruiting office. Taylor Johnson and Kettle Slind joined the air service. James Smith of Cary enlisted for service at Panama. Charles Dean of Tonnington Gap and Isaiah Hensley of Cawood enlisted last week.

Army She To Jonson Kettleslind Tames Smith Cary Panama Charles Dean Tonnington Gap Tsaiah Hensley Cawood

Visual Instruction Class Opens In Lincoln Film Program

Washington July 24 The first class in visual instruction for the District of Columbia Americanization program was held at Crandall's Metropolitan theater. The inauguration film The Spirit of Lincoln was distributed by Lincoln Memorial University. About 110 students attended after visiting the Terith street home where Lincoln died and viewing the Oldroyd Lincoln relics. The program opened by Miss Hsther Golden with several talks following the screening.

Washington District of Columbian Public Service and Conectional Department Crandail Theaters Crandall Metropolitan Theater Spirit of Lincoln Lincoln Memorin University of Terith Street Oldroyd Firstgrteat Hsther Golden

Mrs U G Cartwright Dies At Home In Middlesboro

Mrs U G Cartwright age 57 died at her home in the East End at 2 30 yesterday morning after a sudden paralysis. A longtime resident of Middlesboro she was born in Hancock County Tennessee in 1806. Survived by husband and one son Jh B Breeding of Harrogate. Funeral services will be held Wednesday with interment at Sharp's cemetery.

U. G. Cartwright Bowe East End Middlesboro Hangcock County Tenn Jh. B. Breeding Harrogate Sharp's Cemetery

Ige Dooley of East Middlesboro Dies at 58

Joe Dooley of East Middlesboro died Monday at his residence aged 58. He leaves a wife and two daughters Mrs Ernie Mary Lambert and Miss Carce Dooley, and sons Emil Cityte Hagene and Jod Dawley Jr. Interment at Sharp Cemetery after services at 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Joe Dooley East Middlesboro Wilen Ernie Mary Lambert Carce Dooley Emil Ciyite Hagene Jod Dawley, Jr Middlesboro Fimetak

Robinson Dies at Ripkell Home Sunday

Robinson, age unknown, died Sunday at the Ripkell home in Tigell, Tenn. He is survived by four sons Fred John Roscoe and Kim Robinson ofGreenville Gap and two daughters Mrs Laur Streasen of Washington DC and Miss Hattie Robinson of Cumberland Gap, also a tether Sam Keinson of Ray. Funeral services were set for 2:30 Sunday with Rev W D Farimney at the Cottrell memory cemetery.

Robinson Ois Hone Tigell Tenn Fred John Roscoe Kim Robinson Gronerland Gap Laur Streasen Washington, D. C Hattie Robinsen Cumberland Gap Sam Keinson Ray W. D. Farimney Cottrell Ememory Harregate

League of Women Voters to Meet at 2:30 Tomorrow

The local League of Women Voters announces a meeting tomorrow at 2:30 PM in the library. It is the first meeting led by new president Miss Lina Rennebaum, with important civic matters on the agenda and a call for wide attendance from Middlesboro women interested in improving city conditions.

League of Wearn Voters Lina Rennebaum Leaguer Middlesboro

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