22 Mar 1924
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1924
Page
1
Reported chatter suggests Sayé Byiderice may face Senate certification as a result of a probe. press notes hint at possible incriminating evidence, while committee and Sinclair deny plans to seek his indictment. The scene remains unsettled with factions debating next steps.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a church group formation and an incident involving a missing item carried away by unidentified individuals. Names and precise details are unreadable, but the event centers on church members and a disturbance during a gathering.
Ice cream makers from Southeastern Kentucky and neighboring states met at the Cumberland Hotel Middlesboro for formation of the Cumberland Cream Manufacturers Association. A constitution was adopted, officers named for one year, and regular meetings planned every two months with rotating chairmen.
Four hundred elm and maple trees delivered for Middlesboro street planting next week under supervision. A.M. Khinaird and W. K. McClure head the committee. Residents may request trees at city hall via the committee on Monday morning. Citizens urged to have children avoid disturbing new trees as civic beautifying efforts continue.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Dixon of Kentucky, a member of the State Legislature, is in serious condition from pneumonia. He is hospitalized in Louisville with doctors hopeful for recovery.
A memorial inscription honors a wife of a former premier figure, noting her life spent supporting family and work. The garbled text recalls a donation by Ram McDonald and a public acknowledgement of her charitable efforts in Kensington.
Early today a catastrophic fire destroyed the Mitchell Theatre building in Barbourville, with the Mountain Advocate office, National Cafe, and several flats burned. Loss estimated near 100 900 dollars, most uninsured. Editor H R Chandler among principal losers. only two typewriters and some household goods saved. Fire began in the basement around 2 a m and raged until about 6 a m.
Fire gutted a barn owned by Arthur Johnson early today badly burning about 60 bales of hay and an Oldsmobile. The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph crew worked on a damaged 100 part cable as firemen fought the blaze, with limited water due to a nearby water shortage.
Funeral services for Mrs Matilda Gray who died here were held Tuesday afternoon at Second Baptist Church with Rev Clwell and Rev Bolton officiating. Burial followed in Be ing Virginia. Survivors include sons G. W. Clarenes Gray James John and Cal Bartlettaville Oklahoma and daughters Mrs Barchett Latnatord of Mites.
Roxie Stin von, ex-spouse of the late Dessie Smith, is noted as a friend and confidant of Attorneyuel Marry M. Daugherty, with details truncated in the OCR fragment.
The mother of Stinson, a central figure in the hearing, asserts her daughter did it for the best. Mrs Stinson lies ill at her sister Mrs. Licey Watits home near Washington County, where she has resided since her husband’s death.
Eugene Martin died yesterday afternoon at Wisin hospital Pineville from a self inflicted wound suffered Thursday while sorting front. funeral services will be held tomorrow at Waady sant church near Shelbyville, with burial in Shelbyville cemetery. survivors include his parents Shelby Marth Tulede and Tenis Mert. cause and circumstances remain a mystery.
Work began today on the Lothbury bridge over the canal. J. G. McCalla of the Laten ridge company leads the project to repair cracks and reinforce railings after ground settlement. City council previously discussed drainage and end-ground stabilization to prevent future damage.
A garbled tale depicts a California locale where a Navy assignment intersects with daily life. A retiring servant, a housewife and her sister confront financial strain while hunting steady work, emphasizing family needs, neighborly tension, and small town pressures in a candid, period voice.
Anexville reports a dinner event with unclear details. The fragment hints at a community gathering and possible evening activities, but specifics on date, attendees, or purpose are missing.
A fragment from an Associated Press dispatch notes a divorce case involving a Stinson party and a wife named Smith. The item alludes to a raid at a hotel and discussions about registering "tious names and position" with an arrest mentioned for improper registration.
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