Dawson Banquet Invites All Parties in Middlesboro
Attorney General Charles I. Dawson, delayed by a court ruling, will attend a banquet at Hotel Cumberland in Middlesboro tomorrow evening in his honor. Judge F D Sampson will accompany him as about two hundred reservations have been made for the large Republican event. Reservations must be phoned in by 10 a.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles I. Dawson
Middlesboro
Court of Appeals
F.D. Sampson
Hotel Cumberland
Mr. Dawson
Cumberland Hotel
Sever O'Clock
Dawson
Pineville
Bell County
John M. Miller
The Wicked Flee Offender Loses Coat in Chase
A fleeing suspect, described as ebony hued, bolted at night as Officer Rees Watking pursued. The officer tore free his coat tail then grabbed the man by the shoulder, escorting him to jail where the case was filed for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rees Watking
Lothbay Avenue
State Highway Commission Ads For Road Surface Treatment Bids
The State Highway Commission at Frankfort invites bids for cleaning the surface applying bituminous material and spreading covering on the Pineville to Middlesboro twelve miles and Middlesboro to Cumberland Gap three miles. Bids open April 20 in Frankfort. The work uses Lavwn ag surface treatment and will take four to five weeks to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Frankfort
Pineville
Middlesboro
Middlestore
Cumberland Gap
Lavwn Ag
Building Movement at Blue Diamond Mines
Fifty houses are under construction and 150 more planned at the Blue Diamond Coal company mines in St. Charles Virginia. The operation, with headquarters in town, employs a large force on a 200 acre tract bought from the Peabody interests. A sixty inch seam of high grade coal will be worked as the industry develops in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles
Blue Diamont Coal Company
Virginia
Crown Coal Company
Peaboily
Postal cuts threaten Middlesboro office as economy rises
Owing to Congress adjournment and depleted funds the postal department will cut an auxiliary clerk from April 1 to July 2. The Middlesboro postoffice warns efficiency will drop without the extra help as mail volume climbs, with reduced hours and holiday services noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesboro
Ao Fite
Civil Service
O. K. Lambert
OOO
O&o & &Lmaster
Chas. BE. Cooke
Harry
New
Mary Carr
Prosecution Inquiry Sought Into Sugar Alleged Radicals
A coalition petition to the Department of Justice asks the federal government to prosecute William Z Foster and seven others as alleged radicals and to investigate Frank P Walsh and eight associates tied to radical movements and trips to Soviet Russia. Separately, DOJ officials say conspiracy charges in a sugar shade to raise prices merit a preliminary legal inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey Associated Press
Washington
Williamz. Foster
Frank P. Walsh
Department of Justice
Foster
Walsh
Soviet Russia
Associated Press
Mar
Lega
February establishes record in Ford sales
Ford sold 116 080 cars at retail in February setting a record for the shortest month. February sales surpassed January by over 45 000 and marked the eleventh month above 100 000. The Detroit sourced report notes a dozen cars ordered but delivery cannot be guaranteed due to strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Detroit
Match Motor Company
Motoh Motor Company
French Reinforce Ruhr With Twenty Thousand Troops
Paris reports that French forces in the Ruhr have been reinforced by twenty thousand troops in recent days. War Minister Maginot disclosed the increase in the chamber of deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Ruhr
Maginot
Chamber of Deputies
Supervisors Arrive to Oversee Factory Work at Martin-Page
Ida Smith and May Watson of Chelsea Mass arrive in Middlesboro to run stitching and finishing rooms at the Martin-Page Co. overall suspender factory, previously overseeing large manufacturing areas in Chelsea. William Robertson of Middlesboro enlists in the army, passing exams and joining the Tenth Infantry at Fort Thomas after nine years of prior service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Smith
May Watson
Chelsa
Mass
Middlesboro
Martin-Page Co
William Robertson
Middleshots
Tenth Infantry
Fort Thomas
Mr. Robinson
Presbyterian Every Member Campaign Planned At First Church Dinner
The First Presbyterian church will launch its Every Member Campaign next Sunday with a church dinner and a Sunday canvass to secure pledges for the year’s $17,000 budget. Campaign manager A M Kinnaird will lead a committee including R L Madox E R Short J P Bdafonts O F B Huff and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
A. M. Kinnaird
R. L Madox
E. R. Short
J. P. Bdafonts
WO ART EXHIBITS AT WOMAN'S CLUB MEETING
The Woman's Club will meet at Kentenya Halls Monday afternoon instead of the usual Kentenya Hall to host two exhibits. Rookwood pottery from LM. G. Tuesday and art prints from the General Federation of Woman's Clubs will be displayed from 3 to 5 p.m. in an open meeting inviting all to view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Kentenya Halls
Kentenya Hall
Rookwood Pottery
LM. G
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Health Exposition Under Construction In Louisville
The state board of health highlights a major exhibit of medical surgical and dental equipment for the national health exposition in Louisville from April 26 to May 5. It features free x ray based physical exams, lectures by specialists, and instruments from universities and colleges. Dr. Arthur T. McCormack says two hours at the exhibit can add years to life for attentive visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louisville
State Board of Health
Kentucky
University of Louisville
Bor College
Arthur T. McCormack
Special Jury Convicts Liquor Violators in Police Court
Henry Chadwell and Jim Cavins were convicted by a special jury for transporting liquor and drunkenness. Each received a 200 dollar fine, 45 days in jail, and a 1000 dollar peace bond. The whiskey was admitted as evidence. drunkenness was the main issue. Jury foreman T. Stuss Thu led the panel with six members. Officers A D DeBusk Frank Crabtree and Herbert Balt made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chadwell
Jim Cavins
T. Stuss Thu
Foreman
Cecil Owsley
Wayland Smithy
R. J. Bailey
John Burnett
A.D. DeBusk
Frank Crabtree
Herbert Balt
Merchants Association to Hold Meeting Tuesday
The Middlesboro Merchants' Association will meet at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon to vote on Articles of Confederation and discuss fall festival plans. Prizes for the farmers spring planting will be announced, with emphasis on committee members' attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesboro Merchants’ Association
Near Death of Rev Daniel Sylvester Tuttle at 85
The 85 year old presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States since 1903 is near death at St Louis. Physicians report he remains in critical condition but in active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Sylveser Tuttle
St. Louis
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Ford Offices Confirm Kentucky Coal Lands
Detroit March 23 Official confirmation at Henry Ford offices shows Ford bought 120000 acres of undeveloped Kentucky coal lands to reserve supplies for future use. The purchase, valued at three to four million dollars, aims to secure coal for Ford factories and workers nationwide, with no immediate development plans. Shaun Spadah, Conjurer II, and Sergeant Murphy are noted in horse racing news from Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sanford
New York
Shaun Spadah
Conjurer II
Ford
Virginia
Pineville
Mar
Kentucky
Henry Ford
B. H. Mould
Mould
Peabody Syndicate
Fordson Coal Company
Little Boy Injured by Automobile at Corner Crossing
Five year old Garl White son of W B White was injured by an automobile driven by Witzhugh Miller at the corner of Lothbury Avenue and Nineteenth Street last night. The child attempted to cross and ran in front of the car. Miller said he did not see the boy until impact. One eye was damaged and other bruises resulted. Physicians were called immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garl White
W. B. White
Witzhugh Miller
Lothbury Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Miner Pays Income Tax With One-Cent Stamp
A Western Kentucky coal miner paid his income tax with a single one cent stamp. The stamp covered the $14 base tax after a $1000 exemption. The report notes the taxpayer’s name was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louisville
Sam
Nwspaper
Western Kentucky
Suit Against Rodney Haggard Discharged
The rule against Rodney Haggard Winchester attorney requiring him to show cause for contempt in filing papers before the Court of Appeals was discharged by Chief Justice Sampson. The court held his response sufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Frankfort
Mar
Rodney Haggard
Winchester
Court of Appeals
Sampson
Sm U High Beats College At Basketball
Harrogate March 23 The basketball game here yesterday between the college team and the high school team was spirited from the start. Both teams played fine and snappy. The final score favored the high school team 16 to 10 17. Before the game the college team told the high school girls there would be no time for their powder puffs, and the high school girls replied that the college team would need to bring cheerleaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrogate
Bagh School
K. U. Starts Program of Extensive Improvement
Kentucky Utilities begins replacing small copper wires with larger conductors between Tejay and Varilla about four miles to handle heavier loads. The project, part of a countywide upgrade, aims to improve service in Telland Harlan Middlesboro and nearby areas. Officials say recent winds and rains have not impaired service and stormproofing has reduced future damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Utilities Company
Hnes
Tejay
Varilla
Telland
Harlan
Middlesboro
Sheriff Greer Leads Raid on Caney Valley Stills
Sheriff A J Greer and deputies raided whiskey stills in the Caney Valley area near Coram Hurst's store. An arson fire damaged their auto upon return, but the team destroyed the still and mash and towed the evidence to Tazewell. Local grateful residents pledge support to reimburse the damage and aid law enforcement efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
A. J. Greer
Caney Valley
Coram Hurst
Harrogate
Tenn
A. 3. Greer
Harrrogate W. C. T. U
Journal and Tribune
Ausborne
Willie Johnson
Beacon Lights of History Among New Library Additions
Carnegie library received seven volume work Beacon Lights of History by John Lord along with two autobiographies Upstream by Ludwig Lewisohn and the Americanization of Edward Bach. The new books will interest history lovers and readers of notable historical figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lord
Carnegie Library
Ludwig Lewisohn
Mrs A H Watson of Powells Valley Dies
Mrs. A H Watson age 4 died yesterday at her Powells Valley home from heart failure. Survived by husband, mother, four sons and seven daughters. Funeral at 2 P M Saturday at home with Rev Luke Silvers of the Methodist church officiating. interment in family cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Watson
Powells Valley
Hfe
W. C. Watson
Fork Ridge
A. Watson
Oklahoma City
G. H
J. L. Watson
Cumberland Gap
Vina Raines
Tiprell
Tenn
Matt
Robbery of 40000 Reported From St Louis Bank Teller
A teller Samuel YL Barker of the Southern Illinois National Bank and two guards were robbed of forty thousand dollars today while the cash was being moved toward Municipal bridge. Bandits attacked near the St Louis area as the money was being escorted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Samuel YL. Barker
Southern Illinois National Bank
Peller
Municipal Bridge
St. Lenin
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Blue Diamond Mines
Harding
Fort Lauderdale
Palm Beach
Fla
St. Mary's Episcopal Charch
Niewsparer
Foster + and
Presbyterian
Woman's Club Meeting
Bled
Merchants Association
Kentucky Coal Lands
New York Man's Horse
Associated Progs
Liverpool
Sergeant Murphy
Stephen Sandford
Peabody Holdings
Associated Preag
Mac
Henry
SM. U. High
College
K. U
Jlaiborne Countians
City Library
Powell's Valley
East St. Louis Bank
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