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Newspaper

Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1924

Page

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Attorney General Daugherty Returns From Florida Cabinet Session

Washington March 7 Attorney General Daugherty returned from a Florida trip and attended a cabinet meeting. He emerged with no sign of weakening in resolve to act. In other items youths Jones and Doren were bound to the grand jury for burglaries, with Detention in city jail awaiting further action. Henry Fleenor and Jeff Tucker were paroled to custody pending their juvenile court examining trial after confessing to a store robbery.

Associated. Press. Nett Edward B. McLean Washington Post McLean Senate Codlnot Curtis Bennett Daugherty Florida Associated Press Washington Daugharty Aconee Jones Clarencé Doren Dt. Brown: Bros Henry Fleenor Jeff Tucker L. B. White

Walker of Johnson City Pays Birthday Tribute

A niece writes a heartfelt tribute to G. D. Walker, born in Johnson City, marking his seventy third birthday. She recalls his middle name Joe, his upright character and lasting kindness, noting a future birthday gathering planned for the seventh of the coming month.

Valligans Nf & Orm G.D. ‘Walker Johnson City William Joe

Eugene Graba Charged in Fatal Flour Incident

Eugene Graba faces charges after a fatal flour related incident resulting in two deaths. Nia Leen and Vasaly are also named in the case with accusations tied to the legislative comic tick. Each fined $14.25.

Eugene Graba Nia Leen Nt

Marauder at Two Places Last Night

A masked intruder entered Mrs George Bastridge near Belt Junction and threatened to kill her. Ben Clarance confronted the intruder at Salisbury avenue. Shots were fired, one bullet hit the house. police suspect the same man committed both break ins.

Howés George Bastridge Bedarénca Meraud Eastridge K. Ball Salisbury Avenue Clarence

City Streets Begin Cleaned by City Prisoners

City work crews, including prisoners, are clearing mud and rubbish from business sections and gutters after weeks of accumulation. After cleaning, a new street flusher will routinely wash the streets to prevent further buildup. Commissioner J. F. Evens stresses determination to keep streets clean in the future.

J. FE. Evens

Middlesboro Eyes Kentucky Golf Tournament Bid

E P Scales president of Middlesboro County lab traveled to Louisville to press for bringing the Kentucky state golf tournament to Middlesboro this year. He sent a formal invitation to the tournament committee days ago and is backed by the Middlesboro Kiwanis Club.

E. P. “Scales Middlesboro Lou ‘Ville Kentucky Seales Dletboro Kiwanis

Suspended by the jury amid disputed season terms

A fragmented report notes a suspension decision by a jury amid clashes over the present season and technical grounds. Names, places, and dates are unclear in the legible text, but the decision appears tied to eligibility and procedural questions.

Plan to Place Ads in Church Shocks Merchants

Local merchants were shocked by a proposal for itinerant advertising to hang a church bulletin promoting material products. A committee was appointed to review future proposals before merchants will patronize any new schemes, with a vow to withhold support until approved.

Evangelistic Campaign Planned for Staunton

Staunton hosts a two month evangelistic drive in February and March 1925 led by evangelist Sanday. Rev W K Davia of the Second Presbyterian Church chairs the organization drive for the Missionary Association. A large tabernacle will be needed to seat crowds, with site decisions pending and a year to prepare for the meetings.

Staunton Het. Win. A (Hin Sanday Ministerial Association Rte

Fonde Road Bill Passes House to Aid Bell County Road

The House approved the Fonde Road Bill, after Senate passage, awaiting the governor's signature. It provides state funds for surveying and initial construction from Binghamtown to Fonde, running via Edgewood and Pruden to the Tennessee line, linking Bell County residents to Middlesboro and Pineville.

J.F. Bosworth House Senate Ball County Binghamtown Fonile Pineville Pike Edgewoo Fonde and Pruden Tennessee Line Bell County Boro Pinéville

Kentucky Meauty opens new pool hall and cafe

Cakints Bros plan to establish a pool room with a limehouse in the former Diste land Cafe building. Six billiard tables will be installed, and tight lunches and soft drinks served. The venue is expected to open in about three weeks under the name Kentucky Beauty.

Cakints Bros Sacharias Disteland Cafe

Creamery Wins Asbestos Coating Contract

The Creamery plant owned by Buterenpive Cream Company has awarded a contract for asbestos coating. BS Daniéls will count materials and supervise application of the compound. One hundred and fifty gallons have been entered for use and work will begin soon.

BS Daniéls Butterenpive Cream Company Wit

Youthful Radio Fan Delights in Station Tuning Tale

A young radio enthusiast crafts a wireless setup, wiring the pieces and tuning to different stations marked by letters. He enjoys selecting melodies and seeks to join the broadcast scene, but his clumsy attempts lead to a few mishaps as he fiddles with the receiver.

Danger in Kite Flying Near Electric Wires

A 19th or early 20th century public notice warns about the hazards of kite flying near power lines. It notes that some strings contain small wires for extra strength or copper wires, which can contact live conductors and transmit a 2500 volt shock, risking severe injury or death. The Kentucky Hes company urges boys and the public to avoid such strings and wires.

Rch Kentucky Hes Company Boyd

Routine school board meeting proceedings

City educational board met last night to approve routine business. Bills were read and ordered paid. Dr C X Brosheer, chairman, led the session and presided over the meeting.

Educational Board He’ Morith Pall CX. Brosheer

Display of Cars Heads to Barbourville Today

The Pinnacle Motor Co. rents a special display featuring The B sedan four passenger coupe B coupe special touring car and regular touring car. Colgan A C McAdoo P Simp son Ben Goolin and Mr Jones will go to Barbourville for the display.

Pinnacle Motor Co D Colgan A. C. McAdoo P. Simpson Ben Goolin Mr. Jones Barbourville

Burton withdraws from race for secretary of the navy

Representative Theodora Burton of Ohio has withdrawn from consideration for secretary of the navy to succeed Denby. He would prefer to remain in Congress, according to a statement from the Associated Press.

Burton NAVY Associated Prose Washington Mar Theodora Burton Ohio Denby Congress

Odds on Coolidge renomination in five to one terms

A fragmented political snippet shows five to one odds against McAdoo and allied figures Copeland Hull Baker Davis while Coolidge’s renomination attracts six to one odds in his favor. The text also recalls Senator Smoot’s 1920s era emotional appeals and broad Pan American themes amid a crowded, unclear campaign landscape.

Coolidge Washington Meleat Ganesters McAileo Cox Glass Uniterwood Smith Cummins Ralston Copeland HulliBaker Davis Reet Smoot Utah

Advertising drive topic at Merchants Association meeting

A jittery report from Pikeville notes that the Merchants Association discussed an advertising campaign for an eight page circular. Five thousand circulars to be printed and mailed to residents. The meeting, with limited attendance, also deferred decisions on an out of town speaker and other campaign details.

Last Notice to Pay 1923 Automobile License Call

Notices are being called today to 198 automobile owners who have not bought their 1923 city license. If unpaid, charges for operating without city license will be brought in police court with fines and taxes due. The goal is to collect before May 1 when 1924 license fees become due. Businesses and professionals not yet paid are also being served.

Liicense

Auto Wreck Leaves Zacharias Hurt on Pineville Road

Zacharias was seriously hurt when a car he rode in collided with a vehicle driven by P. M. Parsons near Tiittle Long mountain on the Pineville road at 11 40 this morning. Parsons says he braked when his car slid and the other vehicle struck his right side. Zacharias, riding in the back seat, was thrown and crushed. He was taken to Brogheer-Hrummett hospital but could not be moved to town. John Howard rode with Parsons in the other car.

Decrie Zacharias P. M. Parsons Long Mountain Pineville Parsons Stiddleshire Yachadastra Zacharias Lis Rose Svea Brogheer-Hrummett Bolt Cura Teed Yneharlas John Howard Mr Parson

Kilpatrick Heads to Barbourville Meeting for Tournament Draw

Coach J T Kilpatrick traveled to Barbourville this morning to attend the coaches meeting at 2 45 PM for the district basketball tournament draw. The high school boys will travel tomorrow to take part in the third basketball game of the tournament. Girls lanes were played this afternoon with Manchester facing Baptists Institute. Tomorrow at 1 PM Williamaburg will meet London followed by Middlesboro versus Union High.

J.T. Kilpatrick Barbourville Peint Manchester Baptists Institute Willismaburg London Middlesbo Union “High Sehbol Bourville

Fragmentary notice from a page about a family or doctor

A garbled message fragment mentions a person named Fotey and a Dr. Cooke, with unclear relations and details. The legible parts suggest a Wednesday event or communication about a brother and a wife, but specifics are unreadable.

Das Hy B. Fotey Wotvedday J Brother Dr. Cooke Pojied Ak Irkerilie He Fembhine Arene

Primary School Highlights In Special Exercises

Fragmentary OCR notes show a primary school event focused on a few students performing special exercises. The readable text references Miss and Hol with a tone suggesting a classroom or school program summary.

J. C. Snyder Chant Here and There

Fragmentary text discusses J C Snyder in a historical context with scattered phrases about settlements, business, and notes from a former era. The readable portions hint at a ceremonial chant or tribute linked to Snyder and local affairs.

J. C. Snyder the Wonders Snyder

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