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Newspaper

Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1923

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Dr Krupp shooting case yields long jail terms

Dr Krupp Von Jehren of Krupp works received fifteen years in jail and a fine of one hundred million marks in the court martial for the shooting at the Krupp plant on March 18. Directors Hartwig Gestersen were sentenced to fifteen years, rector Bruhn ten years, Banr and Schaefer twenty years each.

T. A. Adams Indiana Dr. Krupp Associated Press Werden Krupp von Jehren Krupp Works Courtmartigh Crowsield Krupp

Cold Wave Hits North Frost Reaches South Including Kansas

A wave of unusual cold spreads north to Kansas with frost in Northwestern areas and snowfall in Chicago. Snow and sleet fall across Minnesota Illinois. A May blizzard is reported from Ashland Wisconsin.

Kansas Associated Plus Chicago Minnesota Ashland Wisconsin

Health Exhibit Postponed Due to Venue and Timing

The Health Exhibit scheduled for May 17 to 19 under the Local Red Cross was postponed to June 11 and 16 because no suitable venue was available. The plan shifted to use the school building after W. Bradner offered space, avoiding the former Selburne Drag Co building which needed costly preparation. The postponement aligns with the Community Chest drive starting July 1 and allows larger, better facilities and children's conferences.

Jocal Red Cross Srone W. Bradner Hag Suelburne Drag Co T

Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs Meet in Winchester

The Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs convenes May 15 to 19 in Winchester with speakers including Mrs Thomas J Winter and Sir Florence Divert. The four day program features Governor's Night, a round table discussion, and visits by General Federation officials en route to Atlanta. Elections for president and other officers are anticipated amid social events with local clubs and Kiwanis entertainment.

Se Associated Press Winchester Kentucky Mlederation of Women’s Chis Aron Thomas J. Winter General Federation of Women's Clubs Florence Divert Pennsyirgnia Federation of Women's Clubs General Federation Federation Council Atlanta Antitoraso Winchester Woman's Clubs M. C. Club of Kiwanis Club

Wallins Woman Killed Saturday in Creeet muues ter

Laura Erwin was shot and killed by Rosa Williams at Wallins Creek Saturday evening after a long feud. Williams allegedly followed Erwin home from the company store and fired three bullets hitting the neck, head, and chest. Erwin leaves a husband and two small children. burial was Sunday in Wallins cemetery.

Tiarlan Mars Laura Erwin Mass Rosa Williams Creeet Muuester Willins Creek Miss Williams Erwin

National Club Women Meet in Atlanta for Reform Agenda

National Council of Women gathers in Atlanta to press child labor and marriage and divorce reforms, welfare and education bills, and federal prison for women. They back an international court of justice, peace promotion, and narcotics suppression, with a slogan focused on spiritual power and practical service.

Atlanta Elui Seomnen America

Eight Initiated by Elks at Home Here Last Night

Eight candidates from Middlesboro Pineville Corbin and Harlan were initiated by the Elks at the local meeting last night. Dinner was served and music by the Middlesboro orchestra. Names include Gorman Black Garrett Hubbard and others from Corbin and Pineville. A second class will be initiated May 21.

Wight Middlesboro Tinevife Corbin Harlan Order of Elks Kentucks Tazz “Hounds

Burning Cross Appears In Harlan Night

A 15 foot burning cross appeared atop a hill in Harlan last night about 9 o’clock, likely tied to Ku Klux Klan activity. Police found it built with gasoline soaked wood and a 100 foot fuse, but no perpetrators were located after officers searched the area. A fire alarm was sounded from a Main Street residence with no clear cause or follow up details.

Harlan Harkin Ku Klux Klan Harlin Chappel Tarlan Iss Gjergon Main Strest Asi Central

Big Still Seized Near Pineville in Prohibition Raid

Federal officers recovered 900 gallons of beer, 16 fermenters, and a 60 gallon copper still about a mile from Pineville. The still allegedly belongs to Spurlin Bowman, tied to Fred TMow ged, now jailed at Pineville. No hearing held yet on liquor charges. Assistants Saylor, Van Beber, Green, and Stewart aided the raid.

Bowie Pine Spurlin Bowman Fred Tmowged Pineville Mr. Saylor George van Beber Doc Green Charlie Stewart

First Program Opens Piedmont Chautauqua In Hawaiian Style

Vierra's Hawaiian Entertainers opened the Piedmont festival with Hawaiian songs and dances led by Irene Friend. A steel guitar solo drew applause and a Hawaii talk highlighted the program. Kenlree Concert Co will perform tonight with violin, vocal, piano pieces and Scottish themed numbers including Highland Fling and bagpipes.

Vierra J. W. Brudner Irene Friend Me Chautanguet Tlk Hawaii Kenlree Concert Co Entertainment Tonight Wil

Eight Americans Held by Chinese Bandits

A Shanghai dispatch notes eight Americans among foreigners held by bandits after a Peking area incident. The Council of Ministers in Peking plans urgent measures to secure release. Minor details identify one American as Rev. Frank W. Pratt of Richmond Virginia.

Council of Ministers Peking Shanghai Joseph Rothman Prega Wasuington Schurman Pinger Associated Press Richmond FW. Pratt Frank W. Pratt First Unitarian Church

Teachers Make Demands From Organized Women

In Atlanta in May, the organized women of the country are to hear ten definite demands from the National Educational Association president Josephine Preston. The proposals urge better living conditions for teachers, rural sanitation, community centered schooling, and a trained teacher in every rural school.

Associated Press Atlanta Teachers of America Council of the General Federation Women’s Clubs Josephine Preston National Educational Association

Sergeant Woodfill to Visit in Wartime Heroics Highlight Local Feature

Sergeant Woodfill, hailed by General Pershing as the greatest individual hero of World War I, is this week in Middies to aid a recruitment drive. The report details his daring actions under heavy machine gun fire, his rifle work against German gunners, and his leadership in the face of intense shelling. He captured or deterred multiple enemy crews, aided wounded comrades, and preserved his unit’s advance, earning wartime honors only after records were reviewed. Woodfill is described as physically fit, modest, and reluctant to speak with reporters about his exploits.

R. 0. Matthews Des Moines Washington Lincoln Jremorial University George Hubbell J. Wesley Hill William Cooper Proctoy Cincinnati Milton W. Harrison National Security Owners New Yorks Matthews New Jersey Syracuse University Oregon Idaho L Ofist St. Pat Methodist Church St. Paul’s Methodist Church Toledo First Methodist Church Iowa Red Cross Europe Rainbow Army St Rennons America Plains of Texas Araga Fie Washington, D.C Tancoln Memorial Harrogate Dr. Hill Thomas J. Adams Morning Commercial Vinevones Alfred V. Parymple Fort Worth Tex William Cooper Proctor Proctor and Gamble Co Albert T. Smith New York Central Railroad Clifton Copler Aurora John Temple Graves Atlanta New York Otte Tenry Kahn John Tlays Hammond Coal Commission Washington, D. C Andrew William Mellon Treasury John Wingate Weeks Mary Dr. Hubert Work Interior John Harvey Belloge Battle Creek Sanitarium William B. McKinley Ilinois Thomas A. Adams Vincennes Morning Commercial Laibrendth Sanmel Woodfill Tershing Woodfill Aserien Spader Woodfil

Police Search For Old Hen And Brood Fails

Police spent hours Monday seeking the culprits who stole an old hen and eighteen small chickens from the Wardrup residence. No trace of the thief was found, and the valuable brood remains missing after the fruitless search.

Tur Wartrup Wardrup

Dismiss Sunday Baseball Case In Bowling Green Club

Frankfort May 8 The court of appeals affirmed the dismissal of the indictment against Bowling Green Athletic Club for conducting a baseball game on Sunday The opinion by Judge Rogers Chia voided the case for insufficiency of the indictment The ruling notes the indictment failed to specify an exact or approximate offense date within the twelve month limit and thus was not proper.

Associated Press Frankfort Court of Appeals Bowling Green Athletic Club Rogers Chia Pho Venet

No foul play in Mrs. Vance death

Coroner Ashurst said investigators found seven unspecific clues but ruled out foul play in the death of Mrs. Vance. The body was found burned near her home, with the upper part burned and clothing singed. Authorities suspect smoking contributed to the fire.

Cronges Ashurst Joseph Lance ST. Mbes Boily Bey Sia

Men Cleared in Jail Escape Conspiracy Case

On motion by County Attorney T G Anderson the charges against Sheri Brady Thomas Due and Yom Treas ley for aiding prisoners Tip Fong and Fin Harrell to escape from the city jail were dismissed. The trio had been arrested Friday and jailed after officers found them suspicious in connection with the jail break.

T G. Anderson

Bandits Demand $2,000,000 Ransom for Foreigners

Chinese bandits reportedly demand two million dollars as ransom for foreigners held prisoners. British and American garrisons have mobilized in response, per a Central News dispatch from Shanghai.

Associated Press London Central News Shanghai

Selection of Committees in Southern Appalachian Coal Association

L C Gunter president of the Southern Appalachian Coal Operators Association announces the appointment of committee chairs. Committees include Labor, Traffic, Accounting, Railroad Belmons, By-Laws, Publicity, Membership, and Office Location with members named such as Camp, Terplin, Berd, Crew, Mahan, Brist, and Henderson among others.

L. ¢. Gunter Southern Appalachian Coal Operators Association J. D. Terplin John L. Berd B.s.fetbern Taffie Crew F. Boyd L. C. Brust Oc Mahan Helbarn Rex Bontmag Loarman Railroad Belmons J. D. Coaulin G. M. Camp J. E. Ruder ON. Hacker Wo Willian J. B. Gatlitf SS. Pratt C. M. Moore C W. Tiendercou B.C. Mahan Fr. Brrler B. C. Mahan Ales “‘Boonsman Delim Asd T ©. Crewe W. Henderson K. Z. Riddle HE Dt. Davis Foi P. Spencer B. R. Atkins Snn Boyd D. K. W. Dyas BL J. Mamplon K. UT. Meguire DF Foe Appalachian Trade Journal

Knights of Pythias Meeting and Local Events Tonight

Community notices list Kendree Concert Company at Festival chattrangra school auditorii with evening shows. Knights of Pythias to meet at K. P. Hall at 7 86 p m. Also listings for Laka Rose Munting program at 7 39 and 9 p m.

Kendree Concert Company Chattrangra School Auditorii Knights of Pythias K. P. J Hall Hiy Laka Rose P. Mw

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R. C. Matthews L. MU Central School Kentucky Federation OF Women’s Clubs Yale James Pomeroy Hendrick New York Cin Yale Caivorsity Wallins Rosa Williams Els Burning Cross Louny Montgomery Gus Qalaw Pully Hon. Ball A. L. DeBush Herbert Ball J. W. Montgomery I. J. Gragg R. M. Barry FR. Whalin WM. Caples J. 5 Parcel Bom Parsons IF M. Davidson Richmond, VA Sergeant Woodfill Coal Association Jb &. Gunter Appa- Taehian Des Syee
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