County Sheriff and Men Raid Harton County Stills
County officers and men conducted a raid eight miles before Lynch in Harton County. They destroyed extensive whiskey barrels and seized about twelve stills and a large whiskey cache. Arrests included John Iso, John Lubic, Fike Cross, Cristin, John Telli, and John Konrad with varied convictions and fines. one trial resulted in a hung jury.
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Harton County
Harlan
Bisir
Monny
Yneh
Ocipants
Lynch
Johniso
John Lubic
Fike Cross
Crastin
John ‘Telli
John Konrad i Sovints
Commonwealth
Telli
John 'Konrad
Stenila
John Bie
Tina
Appalachian park proposed by regional committee
A regional Appalachian committee in Arkansas plans to push a proposal for a national park in the South Appalachians. The Interior Department, led by Major W. A. Welch and Colonel Glenn S. Smith, will oversee feasibility and topography work with the council on national parks assisting.
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Slangton
Mar
South Appalachian Mountains
Interior Department
Calesterday
Ple
Pennaytsania
Herman
W. A. Welch
Palisates Interpark
New York
New Jer
Glenn S. Smith
Kenlogical Sure
Council On’ National
Parks T
la Work
I Ag
Middlesboro In Baseball League Update
Fragmentary report from Middlesboro about the local baseball league and related actions. Officials cited inquires and responses from Teague President Grover G regarding Burley Clan letters and ongoing participation concerns.
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Middlesboro
Stormstown
Teague
Grover G. 7
Heyr
Burley
Legislator pushes Volstead act repeal for Kentucky Homecoming
Kentucky lawmakers consider restoring the Volstead Act for June 16 to 24 during the state Homecoming of 1924. Representative Lee B. Shamans seeks repeal to permit sale of liquor at home celebrations, arguing enforcement would be relaxed while officials could face penalties for interference. The bill would impose fines up to 10 dollars and potential jail time for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
House of Representatives
Lee B
Shoots Down Harlan Woman in Street Attack
Special to the Daily News reports a man named Jesur White shot Mrs. Gerley in the neck on Main Street. She collapsed bleeding as onlookers rushed to aid her, and White threatened to kill anyone who helped. Bakery wagon driver Agar Cross arrived. White moved through the crowd, then carried the wounded woman toward Marlen hospital. White remains at large.
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Mwarlan
Ity
Hn White
Gerley
Jesur White
Agar Cross
Jon White
Rrett Estep Died. Obituary Notice in Local Paper
Mrs. Florence Estep age 45 died at her home on East Cumberland Avenue at 5 oclock Tuesday afternoon. She is survived by husband Garret Estep and several children, with five brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held at noon, Rev. Chamwell officiating. Remains were to be taken to Ewing for interment in Rosenbalur cemetery. Many friends mourn her loss at home and in Ewing.
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Florence Estep
East Cumberland Avenue
Garrett
Katep
Roseaa Estep
Corbin
Lonnie
Walter Tatep
Middesboro
Paul.Ayres
Es Della
Essie
Fplassie
Jénnia
Beund
Estep
Middiesba
Puneral
Chatiwell
Ewing
Rosenbalur
Shockell
Jirs Magee Case Mention Draws Attention
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a person named Jirs Magee and a tied to a case or inquiry. Details are unreadable, but the entry suggests a legal or investigative context involving this name. Further readable text needed for precise summary.
Telegrams Hint at Principal in Washington Political Scrutiny
A committee reviews telegrams tied to a principal figure in Washington politics. They reference Isac H. Bennett of McLean's Washington Post as author of a key message sent January 20. The message warned against rocking the boat and resignations, with others noting possible high importance and pending political reactions.
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Byaoe Press
Senate
Isac H. Bennett
McLean
Washington Post
Daugherty
Time not ripe for Philippine independence says Coolidge
President Coolidge today stated that the independence mission for the Philippines should not yet seek separation from the United States. He argued that in the current world order the American government must continue protecting and extending its responsibilities to the Philippine people.
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Preva
Washington
Mir
Coolidge Tolay
Philippine Independence Mission
Philippines
United’ States
Palnoits Style Show At Manring Tonight
Palnoits presents a spring fashion show at Manring Theatre at 7 o clock tonight featuring dresses, streetwear, and afternoon and evening attire. Models Thelma Thompson Vivian Salmon Jess Buchanan will display the latest styles from G. H. Tal Yatt Co with new shipments showcased.
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Aressen
Talyatt Co
Manring Theatre
Miason Thelma
Dorothy Thompso
Vivian Salmon
Jess Buchanan
Woman with Purple Bedroom Slippers Sighted on Street
Fragmentary OCR reads show a woman in a purple bedroom slippers scene on a street with hurried actions and self presentation. The garbled text hints at a costume discussion and a change in style.
Veterans Bonus Plan Argued By House Committee
A House Democrata committee proposes a two part soldiers bonus plan offering cash or life insurance options. Representative Jeffers Alabama argued the government should pay veterans adjusted compensation in coin form. He estimated cash costs at about 19 million and suggested funding by bonds. Proposals include daily home and overseas stipends with caps of 50 and 25 dollars respectively, and allowances tied to service location.
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Associated Press
Washington
Solitiers
Evans
House
Democrata
Jeffers
Alabama
PLC
Twins Civil War Veterans Celebrate Birthday
The oldest surviving twins, Civil War veterans, are believed to be George and John, with each living to a remarkable age. One twin, George, remained active in fox hunting and local affairs until retirement, while John recently began speaking publicly and earning a wide reputation.
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George
Fury
John
Fox
Hunter
Early spring buying outpaces prior years in Middleshore
Middleshore clothing merchants report spring buying preceding prior years due to late Easter and strong demand for new styles. Even as shipments from New York houses arrive slowly, millinery sales are brisk and early sales began in January as shoppers seek fresh spring outfits.
Administration road bill passes in Frankfort House vote
In Frankfort on March 5 the House approved the administration road bill by a large margin after Senate amendments were adopted. On March 6 the House Rules Committee reported Representative Strange's measure to create a five member board of regents for each eastern and western state normal school with the superintendent of public instruction as chairman of both boards.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
House
Rand
Senate
Mar
House Rules Committee
Representative Strange
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Bath Boants
Commander Tours Middlesboro Recruiting District Yesterday
Col Frederick G Sumner commander of Cinci recruiting district visited Middlesboro to observe local recruiting conditions. He urged all willing to enlist before May 31 to meet a targeted strength as three boys enlisted yesterday for the Tenth Infantry at Fort Thomas and other recruits were assigned to Washington barracks.
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Frederick G. Sumner
Cincinnati
Boya
Jain Rmig
Merbert ‘Habba
Middlesboro
Tenth Infantry
Fort ‘Thomas
NU Mareum
Washington
Hurt In Fall From Little Ola Marie Hollingsworth
Ola Marie Hollingsworth, daughter of Sry and Mr Idgeworth, sustained injuries after a fall reported in local notices. Authorities describe the incident as a fall accident with investigation underway.
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Little
Ola Marie Hollingsworth
Sry
Mr. Idgeworth
Hare Se
Circuit Courts Next Week Showcase Listed Attorneys and Defendants
Readable fragments indicate circuit courts next week with names such as Charles Moores, John Wor, Custer Bailey Thomas Key Calnes Jaies Asher Howard Ray J C Lonig and others. The text lists attorneys and possible defendants amid a damaged OCR page.
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Charles Moores i Hurst
John Wor
Custer
Bailey
Thomas
Key
Calnes
Jaies
Asher
Howard
Ray
J. C
Lonig
Andson
Carlo
Youre
Ralph
Logie
Wolfenbarger
Ipresty
Char
Moonshine Still Confiscated Near Fern Creek
Large 65 patton copper still and moonshine materials seized by Sheriff Greer of Claiborne County and Middlesboro officers near Fern Lake on the Tennessee side. The setup was found on a night watch, owners believed kept away by the rain. Distilling gear to be destroyed. arrests made with few clues.
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Greer
Claiborne County
Middlesboro
Fern
Tennessee
Cers
Stir Created by Officials to Discuss Liquor Permits
A stirred development in Washington lies ahead as federal officials prepare to lay before the public details of liquor permit procedures. The inquiry may lead to undisclosed disclosures, with authorities noting the situation has created a stir.
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Associatedt / Press
Washington
Flag Presentation at Central School Sunday Afternoon
An interesting event at Central Auditorium at 2 o clock. A large nine by fifteen foot American flag will be raised on the new fog pole in connection with the U A M and school contributions. Kentucky Dulltiea pole and related details are mentioned.
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Lund Grant Ternoon
Kentucky
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Os Ibn
Orena
Bennett
Medvey
Petegrans
Coolidge Fells
Palnoits
Manring
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