Trial Today in Vernon's Alibi Claim for Honeycutt Murder
Vernon Edmonds on trial for alleged murder of Hiram Honeycutt seeks an alibi by showing he was at home during the crime. Relatives corroborate he did not leave the house. witnesses recount his movements that day including visits to Honeycutt’s home and a bus ride home near Columbia mines. A sequence of neighbors and a notary public read Honeycutt’s dying statement though objections arose. testimony details timing around 10:10 pm on February 8 and the discovery of an axe linked to the case.
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Hiram Honeycutt
Finday
Honeycutt
Columbia Mines
Mars Proffitt
Ialmonds
OP D Lee
Barton Crosby
Ying
Ft. L. Maddox
Vernon Falménda
Madox
Ada Humphrey
Tendeceased
Edmonda
Honeycutts
Sami Hill
Slytown
Charlie Carroll
Hondycutt
Roosevelt
Vernon
Edmonds
Thorting
Auditorium fire at Lincoln Memorial University destroys chapel items
The auditorium at Lincoln Memorial University burned just before chapel hour, fire started from an unknown source. The temporary structure, built about twenty years ago with sawdust for fuel, suffered heavy damage, and the piano and the Lincoln portrait valued at $2,000 were lost. Insurance was said to be prohibitive and no arrangements had been made for another chapel gathering yet.
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Lincoln Memo University
Bhemnusa
Lincoln
Howard
Legalities Questioned Over 75 Million Bond Issue
The Kentucky Good Roads Association and legal advisors argue the 75 million bond issue is legal and in line with the governor's wishes. Proceedings seek court confirmation, with appeals to the circuit court and then to the court of appeals for final determination.
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Kenteky Good Roads Association
Franklin
Penth
Court of Appeals
Roxie Stinson Again Star Witness In Missouri Inquiry
Associated Press report from Washington Missouri notes Roxie Stinson again testified as the star witness before the committee today. The article details limited public remarks from Daugherty and references broader policy discussions and further hearings.
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Associated Pepsi
Washington
Roxie 'Stinson
Star Witness
Demand Confiscation Case Stirs British Liquor Debates
A terse Associated Press item from New York reports a federal government matter titled for confiscation under British law s19H DRUQ LIQuoR. The brief note hints at ongoing legal action without detailing parties or outcomes.
Typhoid Epidemic Strikes Lincoln Memorial University
HARROGATE Tenn Mar 1 A new personal and home hygiene course will be added at Lincoln Memorial University. A resident nurse will head the program and oversee student welfare and a health center. Eighteen Norton Hall girls fell ill on Feb 3 with a suspected typhoid outbreak. four of fifty seriously ill have died: Miss Roth Newman Alten Pettigrew Larkin Ruel and Harvey Gantner. Doctors Morison Hamilton led campus care. state investigators found water supply likely not to blame. Neighbors and churches raised funds and sent medical supplies and staff, including Red Cross nurse Jane Van de Vrede, to aid the effort.
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Tenn
Mar
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Knoxville
Illife
Chattanooga
Lexington
Louisville
Bristol
Cincinnati
Miss Roth Newman
Clairfiel
Alten Pettigrew
Lafayette
Larkin Ruel
Jonesville
Harvey Gantner
Shelby
N.C
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J. M. Hamilton
Typhont Jae
Heart of Health
Nashville
Roy J. Morton
Ife
Fred Caldwell
Mey
Morton
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Baraca
First Baptist Church of
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Vrede
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Red Crosai
Atlanta
U. G. Briaendit
Snare bars Ported whiskey are Honso
A brief, unclear snippet mentions Snare bars and Ported whiskey with Unclear terms Honso. No coherent event, names, dates, or places emerge to form a complete news item.
Escape at Dixon prompts aid from Middlesboro group
Reports say four prisoners escaped at Dixon with a ladder, triggering alarms as three others were recaptured. Middlesboro figures, including the Kiwanis Club, offered hospital space and fruit aid while Middlesboro physicians stood by. Classes continue. March 24 term opens amid epidemic-related student absences and university safety measures.
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Daugherty Defies House Probe in Grand Jury Context
Associates Press reports Melie d Daugherty resists House investigations as two congressmen face scrutiny over alleged improper withdrawals. Attorney General Daugherty plans to keep names out of hearings, claiming quick action is needed while a Chicago grand jury previously examined related evidence. A witness, Mortimer Klux, linked to Veterans Bureau inquiry, testified in Chicago.
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Wienen
Would Change Poor Fork Name to Cumberland
A proposed state bill seeks to rename Poor Fork to Cumberland Harlan. Introduced by Senator Hiram Mrock of Har Tan, the measure passed the Senate 96 to 0 and is anticipated to be approved by the House, with the new name taking effect upon enactment.
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Harlan, Moe
Senate
Hiram Mrock
Har Tan
House
Deadlock in Election May Produce Split Presidency
Amid a volatile political scene a deadlocked election could force the House to choose the president while the Senate selects a vice president. Analysts note the potential for an independent ticket to swing key Western states, denying either major party a majority and throwing the outcome to Congress. The balance of power hinges on a tight Republican edge in the Senate and a mixed state delegation in the House, with independents and farm labor members shaping the result.
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Norris
Ladd
Pra Ier
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Couzens
Capper
Botahanighe
Yeni Lock
Teller
Cutumios
Interstate Commerce Cormngston
Andi Fs
Hoitien
Hmsae
Subpoenas Issued At National Committee Hearing
Cleveland Times reports Ralph Hynicks, Ohio Republican, subpoenaed for questioning on Leonard Wood Jr. dice scheme at the 1920 Republican National Convention. Also issued for Harry Mackenzie and others linked to campaign HQ. Admiral Strang named receiver in the Teapot Dome matter.
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Ralph Hynicks
Come Wyliman
Ohio
Oil ‘Committee
Ieonanl Wood, Jr
Dice
Chica
Harry Mackenzie
Cookimpaign Headau More
Norman
Kiwanis Street Program Highlights Plans and Local Notes
The Kiwanis meeting featured smaller attendance and impromptu talks led by city street commissioner Judge J. Evans who outlined a ten year plan for street improvements funded by a ten year ante. Other items covered included park access, seeds and dirt moves for Hast End, and community updates from Middleshare with local businesses and infrastructure notes.
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Nual
Vera
A. W Mackduke
Iauy
Kentucky
Sini
Stat Miditestora
Middleshora
Florda
Mindlestore
Middleshare
Metropolitan Life to Open Office in Middlesboro
The second viva president and the general manager of Metropolitah Use Insurface company met in Louisville yesterday and announced a new district office to be located on Cumberland Avenue in Middlesboro. The district will cover all territory from My Vit to La Ballette, Tenn, and include Southeastern Kentucky towns. The district opens April 7 on the building’s entire floor space and will relocate from the sub district office.
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Viva
Metropolitah
Louisville
Kentucky
Ant
Mdtleshore
la Ballette
Tenn
Estep
Wen
Tunger
Cumberland Avenue
Wife Insurance
Middlesbury
High School Basketball Schedule For This Week
Weather practice delays full varsity start but two basketball games are set this week. Tonight the second team from Ewing High faces Ramiea, while Pineville Baptists who were Church League champions host the HS first team on Saturday. Three Pineville players are ex college captains.
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Ramiea
Ewing High School
Ewing
Ferubs
Pinesile
Baptis
Pineville
Baptists
Caplains
College
Mas Fd Bony Af
State aid for roads near Frankfort area advances
A legislative report outlines road appropriations and state aid measures. Representative D.C. Jones and others pushed a highway project linking Harlan to the state line, with routes to St. Clair, Moscow, Cayen, and Clear Creek area. The bill passed, adopting the road program and audits in Jackson and Clay counties.
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D.C. Jones
Republi
Harlan _ county
Harlan
St. C ‘S
Clay County
Jackson County
Bill
Fiburg
Clear ‘Creek
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