Vernon Edmonds Convicted of Murder. Life Term Set
Vernon Edmonds was found guilty of first degree murder for killing Hiram Honeycutt. The jury fixed life imprisonment after a brief verdict that came within twenty five minutes. Defense argued for a new trial while noting defense witnesses and a window left open for an alibi. Deputy reports weight of jurors summed to 2196 pounds. Trial proceedings expected to finish by 4 pm with jurors free to depart after train.
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Vernon Esmonds
Hiram Honeycutt
Tiye
Verdet
Mary Sneed
Kate Honecutt
Jake Proffitt
Proffitt
Barrett Smith
Edmonds
Halton
Aga
Tom Manning
State Reformatory
J. G. Forrester
Ton
Grant
Forrigster
Local Scrubs Edge Ewing in Narrow Win
The Local Scrubs beat Ewing High 26 to 22 in a nip and tuck game from start to finish. Harris led Ewing with 16 points, Gibson added 12, while Willis starred for the locals. The victory sets up a next match with Pikeville.
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Ewing
Harris
Ewing 7
Gibison
Cleland
Willis
Tuok
Lechevills Live Stock Prices Steady Across Markets
Associated Press notes cattle at 900 heads with native stock unchanged and tops at 1.09 for five to ten fiver. sheep listed at 80 with prices steady and unchanged.
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Ly Associated Press
Democratic Dark Horses Enter Public Scrutiny
Demographic discussion centers on possible presidential candidates from multiple power factions. Named figures include Mowston Thompson of Colorado, Colonel Falwant M. House of New York and Texas, and Champon led by supporters eyeing a business-friendly, unifying campaign. Speculation notes Thompson’s long tenure and trade commission role, with attention to potential endorsements and cross-voter appeal.
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Warsite Aglon
Mar Wo Darth Horees
Damocenth
Posible Wtauers
Mowston Thompson
Federal Tide Comission
Sint
Wilson IF Street
Colorado
Falwant M. House
New York
Texas
Prasiient Wilson
Sweet
Champon
Cotus Stoy
Thompson
Princeton Dax
Wold Hine
Wortray Wilson
Milson
Aycet
Senate
Nicholson
Meath Sweet
Alva H. Adams
Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Fire at Frank Kearns home causes slight damage
A morning fire at Frank Kearns residence on Pieter avenue caused slight damage to a room interior. Fire officials report the blaze originated from a defective flue and firemen arrived promptly to extinguish it.
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Frank Kearns
Vanderlip Cancels Speech and Rushes to Washington
Frank A. Vanderlip cancelled a speaking engagement and hurried to Washington on what he called a matter of great importance. The Associated Press dispatch from New York notes the abrupt departure and the context of his visit remains unclear.
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Rlip
Spears
Washington
Associated Press
New York
Mar
Frank A. Vanderlip
Hearing Postponed on Congressman Abuse of Funds
The House committee investigating charges against two representatives postponed public hearings until next week due to unclear evidence and ongoing review.
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House Committee
Washington
Mat
House
McAdoo Attacks Republican Rule In Georgia Tour Speech
William G. McAdoo opened a Georgia speaking tour for his presidential bid, charging progressive democracy or reactionary corrupt Republican rule. He asserted voters would decide between the records of Wilson and Harding administrations in November.
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Associated Press
Marietta
William G. McAdoo
Georgia
Republi
Wilson
Harding
Thirty Berths and Ten Deaths Here Last Month
February vital statistics report shows thirty births and ten deaths in Middlesboro. Sixteen newcomers arrived and fourteen were homespun residents. Three of the ten deaths were from tragic reasons, with records possibly incomplete due to delayed local reporting.
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Middlesboro
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Onison
Curtis Curtis Wins Navy Secretary Post Amid Nomination Row
Curtis Wilbur Curtis, a Californian, was nominated by President Coolidge for Navy Secretary and sent to the Senate for ratification after Kenyon refused the post. The California chief justice Cortes was also named for a high court position, with Curtis reportedly set to accept once approved.
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Curtis
Wilbur
Ins
NAVY
Appentee
Senate
President Coolidge
Toray
Cortes Wi Mar
California Supreme Court
Nar
Noval
Curtis J. Will
Sdvices
Keavon
Federal Court Court Jurge
Record Drive Sets Endurance Test In Star Car
Sergeant Cole completed a six day and night continuous drive in a Star car near Knoxville driven by Nicholson firm staff. The test covered 3400 miles with gas at one gallon per 22 miles and tail at one quart per 800. The engine ran non stop and Cole endured extreme fatigue with limited nourishment and no sleep. Nicholson plans another six day test to prove endurance.
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Sergeant Cole
Sentinel Bufkting
Knoxville
EP. Nicholson
Nicholson-Davis-Brown
Nicholson
Cole
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Posse Captures Boy Shot and Killed Sinter
In Laurel Creek Johnson County a posse captured Oscar Bailey 18 after a shooting that killed his sister Amma 35. Details are unclear due to damaged text. Police report tense pursuit and arrest following the incident near Paintsville.
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POSSE
Boy WO
Nad
Sinter
Paintsville
Mor
Laurel Creek
Johnson County
Oscar Bailey
Ant
Amma
Bailey
Man Rabbit Uniting Shoots Self Through Foot
White rabbit hunter Sam Willems in the West End accidentally shot himself in the foot while attempting to jump a rabbit from a brush pile. He was taken to Hrosheer-Hrummett hospital where a ducal physician says amputation of the big toe and part of the toe was necessary. The report states his shotgun barrel was pointed downward when discharged.
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West End
Sam Willems
Hrosheer-Hrummett
Willan
Bath
Sheriff Greer Seizes 18 Barrels Beer in Cross-State Raid
Kentucky and Tennessee officers raided Claiborne County on Sunday and Sunday night capturing 18 barrels of beer and about 400 satlowe of beer with four stills and significant liquor, led by Sheriff A. J. Greer in a joint operation spanning the two states.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
A. J. Greer
Claiborne County
Nee
Appalachian League pitch to add six teams this summer
Johnson City and Morristown push to join the Appalachian League with Bristol and Kingsport signaling willingness. A 40 percent visitor and 60 percent home split was approved, with March 21 set for next conference rate. Morristown aims to field a team, while clubs seek financial backing and a possible six club circuit.
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Johnson City
Knoxville
Ristol
Kingsport
Knoxtle
Bristol
Mortistown
Frank Moffett
Knoyulle
Greansle
Johnsou
Grover
Tipcon
Hibert
Preston
Uet
Weball
Johnna Cy
Morristown
Linn Teague
Moffett
Appalachian Legue
Hin Hake
Shipper Rank Moffet
Dare
Alg
Lawmaker Bill Abolishes Inspector Post In Capitol Standoff
The House Rules Committee narrowly refused to report Governor Fields substitute inspector bill as a substitute for Representative Lewis. The Lewis bill aims to abolish the inspector ship while the governor would retain inspectors and set their salaries.
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Brass Trankfort
House Rules Committee
Fields
Lewwis
Lewis
Doweling Prohibition Case Verdict Reported In Circuit Court
In Trankfort, Mary Doweling widow of a wealthy Lawrenceburg distiller and her family faced trial on evasion and related charges. The day’s testimony ended with a vote of ten to two favoring conviction, though the result was reported as not yet final.
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Associated Press
Walsh's Illness Arrests Hearing Rooms
All married persons with incomes over 2000 and single persons with incomes over 1000 must file a return, regardless of exemptions. It is understood that national legislation to reduce such taxes will not affect those due for 1928 and will not excuse not making a return.
Senate passes and park tax issues in Kentucky
State pari commission parr actions report Kentucky voters and city notices for Middlesboro Ky tax license payments due by March 16 1934 and April 30 1924 end dates. Associated Press dispatch notes canceled hearings and political friction as Senator Walsh probes probe committee activities.
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Dlesboro
Associated Prasa
Washington
Senator Walsh
Walsh
Sensational Testimony At Daugherty Inveshment Meeting
Pineville March 14 Miners and operators in the Nell scaly field have held several meetings amid wage dispute rumors. Allegations of union breach of contract before April 1 and countercharges arose. M T Roach, president of the Kentucky Tennessee Coal Operators Association, reportedly may sign a compromise contract between the 1917 and 1920 scales. A Gaines Theatre meeting claimed general agreement, but wage questions remained unsettled. Operators say high freight rates hinder competition with northern fields, while union officials demand parity with central fields. Only Logan Pocahontas Fuel Co has signed, with tensions likely where injunctions protect non union workers.
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Pineville
Mar
Nell Scaly Field
M. T. Roach
Kentucky-Tennessee Coal Operators’ Association
Bfnners
Gaines Theatre
Logan Pocahantas Fuel Company
Haseen
Mrs Sarah Thomas 80 Dies. Burial Set Tomorrow
Mrs Sarah Lavina Thomas aged 80 died at her daughter’s home after years as an invalid. Born in Lee County Kentucky in 1844, she lived for years in Claiborne County. Widow of J C Thomas, she leaves two sons W S Thomas of Pineville and J D Thomas of Cumberland Gap, a daughter Mrs J D Gibson of Cumberland Gap, and other relatives. Funeral at Mountain View Church tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. with Rev W D Farmer officiating. interment in Thomas Cemetery.
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Associated Press
Means
Catpentier
Smith
Thomas
Cumberlain Gap
Lee County
Wau
Claiborne County
J. C. Thomas
William Bath
W. S.thomas
Pineville
J.D. Thomas
Cumberland
Caps
J. D. Gibson
Cumberland Gap
Mountain View Church
W. D. Farmer
Thomas Cemetery
Vote on bonus next Tuesday
Washington March 14 under an agreement today the House will vote next Tuesday on the solvency bonus bill. Speaker Gillette announced he would entertain motions to suspend rules and pass the measure.
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Associated Presa
Washington
House
Gillette
Last day to file income tax returns noted by local officials
Tomorrow is the final day for filing income tax returns in the area. Deputy Collector Laswell assisted taxpayers, while others faced penalties or peace bonds. A raid at a Nineteenth Street Hurst restaurant led to two arrests, a gallon of whiskey seized, and a $100 fine plus costs. Officers involved included Sheriff Dartin Gree, Jeff Kitaelt, G S Thompson, and Sam D GeBusk.
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Tom Daggers
Hurst
Nineteenth Street
J. M. Laswell
Hart
Sueriftddartin Gree
Doyties
Jeff Kitaelt
G. 8. Thompson
Sam D GeBusk
Ral
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