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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1924

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Kentucky Campaign Freshens Presidential Hopefuls

In Louisville on March 19 Kentucky peers map to presidential paths with McAdoo as the lone Democrat named. Republican leaders push Coolidge and Ernst while Democrats prepare for May caucus and a statewide primary August 2.

ByAssociated Press Louisville Mar Kentucky Christine Bradley South Frankfort Bradley Republican National Committee Laura Clay Exington Alvin T. Hert Tobe “Hert Republican National J. Campbell Cantrill President Coolidge United States Richard P. Ernst Covington William G. McAdoo Pons Stanley J. B. Bethurgin Lexington John J. Howe Commonwealth Fifteenth Judicial District

McKiddy Hurt in Fall From Scaffold at New Home

G G McKiddy, building contractor, was seriously injured when a scaffold broke loose at the Greenwort road project for T I Maddox. The fall from about fifteen feet injured his back. son Jack McKiddy was uninjured. He was taken to the hospital for examination.

WH. G. McKidey T. 1 Maddox Greenwort Road Hospital Phyisteans Mr. McKitds Jack McKidds

Injury at Slate Mine In Darbyville Va Stine Hurt

Frank Stine sustained injuries from a slate fall at a mine near Darbyville Virginia, near Saint Charles. He suffered back and right leg injuries and was taken to Browheer-Animmett hospital for treatment. His home is in Midateshoro.

Frank Stine Darbyville Charles Westerday

Henry resigns as adjutant general due to ill health

Governor Welds accepted the resignation of Jouett Henry of Hopkinsville as adjutant general, effective April 1, due to Henry’s ill health. The notice notes Henry’s long service and references his health as the reason for stepping down.

Henry Associated” Press Frankfort Welds ‘Tedas Aptit J Jouett Henry Hopkinsville

Daugherty Case Held Up Today

Daugherty investigating committee held a brief session flagging Senator Wheeler as committee protector remained at home. W H Orr former private secretary to Governor Whitman waits to be grilled about firm seats and whiskey deals he testified on.

Vress Washington Mur Rhe Daugherty Wheeler Silamit Wi H Orr Whitman

Bond Issue Validity Tests Proceed in Frankfort Circuit Court

Attorney General Daugherty receives greensilly petition in Greensilly suit to test the validity of a 73000 bond issue. Petition likely docketed for the first day of April in the circuit court here.

Frankfort Mar Aternes General Daugherty Itsort Meredith of Greensilly Apri Tenn Circuit Court

Funeral services for J H Miracle at Johnson cemetery

Funeral services for Deputy Sheriff J H Miracle were held at Johnson cemetery near Bingham Town at 11 30 this morning. A minister from Log Mountain officiated and interment followed soon after.

Miracle Johnson Cemetery Binghamtown Log Mountain

Middlesboro Merchants Plan Buy in Middlesboro Week Show

A Middlesboro Merchant Committee meeting outlined a style show and practical exhibition to promote Middlesboro products. The event will run at Mauring Theatre with kitchen breakfast room scenes and evening fashion displays supported by local furniture and clothing exhibits.

Middlesboro Merchants’ Association Ofice of Sterchi Bros Tennent Mauring Theatre D. G. Hinks Middleboro Woman's Club Middlesbora S. M. Reams H. E. Verran W. EF. Frazer W. V.tennent G. H. Talbott D. Gibison

Bible reading bill clears general assembly in Kentucky

Passage of a compulsory daily Bible reading bill in public schools was reported as it passed the Kentucky House by eleven votes and the Senate by a single opposing vote. W Bradner tracked the legislation in Frankfort as support for school measures grew.

W. Bradner Frankfort House Senate

Middlesboro Forms Sanitary Trash Can Enterprise

A Middlesboro group launches The Sanitary Trash Can company to own and operate fifty street waste receptacles with advertising revenue. The city will assist with emptying and enforcing waste disposal while Middlesboro firms handle manufacture and decoration. Plans include placing twenty cans, starting near the post office, and expanding to fifty along Cumberland Avenue and nearby blocks.

Midlesboro Merchants’ Association Mosley Middlesboro Firma Middlesbord Middlesboro Mal Ly Andy Gump Haif-Brush and Mirror Company Ate Cumbertaint Avenue Tereth Ay En

Callison's furniture firm marks 35th year in Middlesboro

Middlesboro notes recall Callison family long time in business and community life. W J Callison and three sons run offices furniture and undertaking with branches at Lynch Poor Fork and extensive outlying trade. Golden wedding anniversary celebrated January first with children and grandchildren.

Callinan's Turner Florence Callison Middlesboro Cumberland Avenue Chamber Grocery Store W. J. Callison Sinc Coca- Cola Moore- Rogan Wholesale Dry Goois Co Lynch Poor Fork I W. J. Callison J. J. Callison M.S. Calellison George Callison Callisons Hme

Brock Replaces Red Tie With Green At State Dinner

Brank Fort March 19 The red tie worn by Senator Hiram Brock was replaced by a green tie at a legislative dinner hosted by Senator Brock and Representative Dr. C Jones Governor Fields spoke along with many legislators. Joy Heaworth pledged mountain counties to the governor. Remarks stayed away from controversy.

Toplea

Typhoid Probe Underway At Lincoln Memorial University

Dr. Fullerton of the Tennessee Board of Health and Dr. Lumsden of the Federal Board of Health have been at Lincoln Memorial University for two days investigating the typhoid outbreak. They report no unsanitary university conditions and are following a lead involving a human carrier. A full report will be released soon.

Harrogate, Tenn Mar Fullerton Tennessee Reed of Health J. L. Lumsden Federal Board of Health Lincoln Memorial University

Large funeral held for Miss Lange at St Marys

A large funeral was conducted yesterday at St Marys Episcopal Church for Miss Lange, who died Sunday night in the hospital. The Rev Le Tex John of Kaeville officiated. Burial followed at Colun cemetery. Sisters Miss Margaret Large and Miss Josephine Large attended with other teachers and pallbearers listed.

M Terre Hoepstay St. Mary's Episcopal Cherch le Tex John Kaeville Colun Cemeter Miss Lange Larg N Umber Margaret Josephine Large Hult House Hivaxo G. Hinks Toy ‘Hitcinson Jordon Iss Mary D. Atmold

Wage scale negotiations near four year contract bid

W Still negotiating wage scale with Purham Coal and Tron companys officials for a four year term. Minted Mine Workers of America district 1 leader Sodds Teunse tertay said the present contract expires April 1. Company employs about miners and workers.

Diatrict 1 Mine Workers of America Sodds Teunse Tertay Purham Coal and Tron Abotox

Connecting Roads Proposed From Harlan to Clover Fork

In March 1934 Evarts area plans a new highway from Harlan to Clover Fork via Evarts and Kenvir to Yakums creek head. The 16 mile route would link Mayo trail with Virginia pikes at St Charles, Va and open Pawella Valley to coal markets. The county advances the Mayo trail segment to connect with the Dixie highway at Pineville.

Evarts Harlan Clover Fork Kenvir St. Charles Pawella Valley Coal Dell Pineville

Dies At Fork Ridge Mrs Henry Collins Passes Away

Mrs Henry Collins died at her home near Fork Ridge yesterday. Funeral services and interment were held today. She is survived by her husband and other relatives.

Fork Ridge Henry Collins Fork 2

Names for New State Racing Commission Reported

Report lists nominees Governor Pets plans to send to the senate for the new state racing commission. Names include Thomas A. Com Levington Chainwan Charles G Middleton Louisville Watter Koln Louise Polk Lafeon Covington and R. Senff At Sterling.

Tankfort

Three Women Serve on Harlan Grand Jury

The March term of the Harlan circuit court opened with a heavy criminal docket including over seven hundred penal actions and more than one hundred felonies. Judge Forrester urged strict law enforcement in the grand jury room, noting three women are serving on the grand jury.

Harlan Forrester

Lirvan Returns to Lincoln for Birthday Tributes

The article notes Lirvan returning to his home in Lincoln to celebrate his birthday with family. A public meeting is planned as part of a program honoring him.

Tress Lincoln New Mary Wintian Jennings Brean Nasil

Chappell to chair Kiwanis program at Hotel Cumberland

H C Chappell will be Kiwanis Club program chairman at the Hotel Cumberland tomorrow noon. His outline includes an oral boost by radio expert Guy Glover, a report from the Kentucky Legislature, and remarks by Judge William Ayres of Pineville.

H.C. Chappell Kiwanis Club Hotel Cumberland Guy Glover William Ayres Pineville Kentucky Doe F. Bosworth

Capital in Russia Renamed Lenin Grad Leningrad Shift

Report from Trussia dated March 18 says authorities rename Petrograd to Leningrad in tribute to Lenin. Other cites note Leninsk and Leninslav proposals as petitions flood central authorities in Moscow.

Associated Press Lexengiad Trussia Mar Nicolai Lenin Petro T Leningrad Vetrograd Ringrad Lenin Dmbirsk Leninsk Akaterinoday Catherine the Great Hax Tos Ibe Leninslav Moscow

Oil Deal Talk at 1920 Republican Convention

Thiffin Gilmore Ohio deputy secretary of state testified at Chicago that oil deal rumors circulated during the 1920 Republican convention. He said he knew no names and had no firsthand info. James G. Dardeb, allied with President Harding, spoke of Teapot Dome land interests and Interior Secretary Fall’s plan to clear a company by force.

Associated Press Wallington Chicago Oil Committee Thiffin Gilmore Ohio Wood E Gilmore Wood James G. Dardeb Harding Sinclair Fall Darien the Mutual Gilwore Jake Hammon Hep Jran Oklahoma Interior Tieman

Man Surrenders After Quarrel Kill In Big Stone Gap

Oscar Collar walked to the Big Stone Gap town hall and surrendered to authorities Sunday morning claiming he shot and killed Join Watlin during a quarrel at the home of Mrs Alpha Stara. He was taken to Wise county jail to await court. Both men were about 25. Coulee from Big Stone Gap and Wallin from Rota near Stonega.

Big Stone Gap Oscar Collar Join Watlin Alpha Stara Wise County Wise Sexton Coulee Calvin Wallin Rota Stonega Poke and Coal Company

Wren Family Flies to Bristol for Shopping Trip

Mrs. Wren and her daughter Misa Roxanond with Lieut Johnny Wood took a plane from Newark to Bristol and back, marking the first air shopping trip in the area for W. J. H. Wren, president of the Mineral Iron Co. of Big Stone Gap.

Spone Gap Mar Sint

Big liquor haul in Campbell County raid

Federal force in Campbell County seizes fifteen hundred gallons of beer, thirty fermentors, two distilling outfits and parts of two more. Arrests include Vatelck, with others held. one suspect confined to bed due to flu. Also reported a smallpox case at Four Mile drawing county health attention.

Campbell County Y., Cate W. C Stanley Hida Ifindle A. Smith Kentucky

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McAdoo Coolidge Stiley Bethuram Ory G. McKiddy Verely Offers Life Walter J. Kirkwood Philadelphia Joseph Trinkle W—Orc Lin J. H General Assembly POR Modeled’ Sons Tourbaride Tipton W. J. Callison Head of George Lawrenceburg Fannie ‘Tupton Teasle ‘Upton Che Commonwealth Endeavor Brock Alth Board OL. MA Yesterinstructor Jake's Olive Belle Hammon Daughter of the Washington Race Commission Lirvan Chappell Kiwanis Lavine Livestork Associatet Press Wartle Russia General Wood Darden Tesput Hinate Irgista van Burrenders BIG Stone Gap Cowle
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