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Newspaper

Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1923

Page

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Death sentence for slayers of an Okla family

John Pope and Aaron Starsey were sentenced to death in Oklahoma for the murder of Pope's estranged wife, her parents, and two children. Pope's son Jack received life in prison for his role. The victims were killed April 26 at T. H. Hansell's home to collect a $2000 life insurance. The pair were transported to McAlester to await execution.

Presa Torbel Okte John Pope Aaron Starsey Fishret Pope Jack Harvey Bee Paris Texas McAlester T. H. Hansell

Woman Charged With Murder Of Newborn in Williamsburg

Mary White, 19, daughter of Mrs. Laura White of Williamsburg, is under arrest on murder charges after a coroner's jury concluded the newborn baby was slain with its throat cut and mutilated, with the body found in the basement of her mother's home.

Mary White Wilamsburg Associated Press Williamsburg Laura White Munder

Heavy frost ends cold wave in Middlesboro

A heavy frost covered parts of Middlesboro early this morning signaling the climax of a recent cold wave. The minimum temperature was 31 degrees, observed by B. Y. Perkins. Gardeners report minor damage to young plants like encumbers, matoes and beans, with a forecast for warming to normal within a few days.

Middlesboro B. Y. Perkins

Small Fire Breaks Out at Booneway Inn Last Night

A spark from two passing sash weights started a fire on the fourth floor of the Booneway Inn. Miss Lela Sarkeliond and Miss Amalee Fears, teachers at Central School, occupied the room. Fire damaged the room with minimal cost, about twenty five dollars. No one was in the room when the fire began. One occupant had lowered the window just before leaving. A guest noticed smoke as they returned. The fire engine arrived after the hotel’s chemical equipment had nearly exhausted.

Booneway Tnn Joe Adderson

Local Events and Meetings Highlight Evening Schedule

The notice lists Galgano Duo performances at 7:30 and 9:00 p.m. at Manning Theatre and a Royal Order of Lions gathering. Kiwanis Chih Ladies night at Trotel Cumberland and a reception for Rev and Mrs W K Meffure at MB Church South. American Legion to meet at city hall with State Adjutant B G Nunnelly at 7:50 p.m.

Galgano P.m Royal Order of Lions Zenda M. Manning Kiwanis Chih Cumberland MB. Church South Mra W. K

First Pictures Of Americans Captured By Bandits

Near Corsicana Texas a large oil fire halted operations as sixteen men were killed and seven were reported missing at the Hughes oil development site. Four charred skeletons were found while the blaze burned for hours and extinguishing it would take days.

Associated Press Corsicana Tex J. B. Hughes Chamber Eek

Local suckers learn you cannot get something for nothing

A crowd gathered as a smooth street vendor sold rings and trinkets promising refunds. He then kept the money and goods, fleecing buyers who thought they could recover costs. Several victims lost small sums and felt duped as the vendor vanished with stock.

Custic Aetiains

Increased Sale Motor Trucks Show Prosperity

Indications are that business in the state is better than in years, says Cecil Bo Warner district representative of Grahan Bros, visiting TP Seales company. He notes increased sales of motor trucks and says Grahan Bros offers 264 truck body styles and the Cardius touring car body.

Cecil Bo Warner Grahan Broa TP Seales Company Smwals Giesperiti PL PL Scales Company Grahian Bros Warners Puch

Supt Bradner Attends Louisville Committee Meeting

Supt J W Bradner of physiceltonis travels to Louisville for the Kentucky Faucations Association legislative committee meeting. The session aims to arrange the next KB gathering and Prof Trad ner was recently elected to the committee at the Louisville meeting on April 21.

Bradner K. E Louisville J. W. Bradner Loustite Kentucky Faucations Association Prof Tradner Louisvillg

Essay winner Carrie Spencer takes Field Day prize

Miss Carrie Lee Spencer of Jonesville in high school at LC won first prize in the inter high school Field Day essay contest with the subject True Value. She is a senior, daughter of Mr and Mrs Spencer, noted for bright academic work and excellent conduct.

Ewing Carrie Lee Spencer Jonesville Spencer Mos Spencer

Claude Minor Case Docketed In Harrodsburg

May 10 in Harrodsburg the Claude Minor case proceeds in circuit court. Minor former Kentucky Bankers Association president and Democrat floor leader Inez legislature faces twenty two counts connected with the Peapies Bank failure. Case moved here from Bayle county.

Associated Press Harrodsburg Claude Minor Kentucky Bankers’ Association Democrat

British Warship Ordered Toward Murman Coast

A British warship has been ordered to the Murman coast to deter Soviet interference with Tritiol vessels offshore. The move, authorized by the Home Command, aims to protect British interests in the Arctic region amid tense naval activity.

Murman Coast Mgri Coirmonus Tovonen Attairs

Circus Draws Small Crowd Despite Cold Weather

Cooper Bres circus drew a fair, though modest, audience despite chill conditions. The show featured aerobatic acts, trapeze, elephants, goats, and other acts with two comedians providing humor.

Cooper Bres

Car goes over embankment injuring driver near Nash high

Mrs Robertson Little escaped injury after her Nash coupe left Wood Road and plunged toward the high school grounds. She swerved to avoid oncoming cars and struck a curb and tree, ending on the embankment, with minor bruises reported.

Mrs. Robertson Banik Tol Robertson Fleewood Road Hele Etrsim

Little Boys on Porch Testify Party Mystery

Traces describe several little boys in East End last night appearing on the porch of TE 1, Giles. A glass jar with no drink was found and Coca-Cola bottles are missing, implying a prank without payment.

East End Giles

Pacific Means for Chinese Bandits

In a garbled dispatch the piece references Chinese groups replacing Americans and other leaders, claiming disruption of the Stiamebai-Peluesi exqueestes. The Teking government and the State Department are noted in warnings, with unclear details and adulterated wording about world events.

Associated Press Wasittington State Department Sid Pehiny Tiet

Walsh Aide and Veterans Nurse Die Amid Trouble

An Associated Press report notes the death of a Walsh aide who served as a federal computer during the war and faced life adjustments after heart trouble. The obituary mentions a woman of color, a firming incident, and a nearby survivor, with details unclear due to damaged text.

MIAUL Selen J Walshan Trhapaloss Edeeral Computer Daber Trouble Teco Galt Berl

M. Tades Here This Week At Hotel Comberini

M Tades visited the Hotel Comberini yesterday for a Teetlar monty style stay and is reported to be in town this week.

M. Tades Mianice Lisste Comberini Digg Monty

Cooke National Delegation at Grand Lodge Meeting

The text reports on the Cooke National delegation attending the Grand Lodge meeting. It notes electing Counts of Padua as Grand Patriarch and mentions the editor role in the Gidfellon staff paper. It cites attendees from Pinnacle Regiment No. 80 and hints at candidates named W. B. Jones and Andy Resch.

Cooke Boverpucrand Joddfellews Jet Keneeks Faba Padua Mprinceton Pitteen W. B. Jones Andy Resch Ghdle Choke Fron Pinnacle

Kidnapped editor amid ransom plot targets Powel

J. O. Powel of the Shanghai Weekly Review was among businessmen seized in a kidnapping case. Investigators report a ransom demand of one million dollars and ongoing efforts to locate the abductors and secure release of the hostages.

J. 0. Powel Torrespumient Clit Shanghai Weekly Haview

Seventy Finish L. M. A. Courses At Memorial College

Eighteen students graduated with academy and forestry credits. About thirty enrolled in the cottage department, six finished commercial courses, and fifteen completed the Opportunity School preparing for high school next year. Degrees conferred include B.A. and B.S. with cum laude honors for several graduates. academy diplomas to multiple students. certificates in commercial and bookkeeping departments. and awards in elocution, declamation, and essays.

Lineal Memorial University Jules Hart Stroud Lou Allis Joseph Douglas Campbell Olis S Cooper Cliftan O. Faliusson P. Barr Janes Vietor Combs Llirrret Walker Moyers Bom Powe Chrusbers Cna Daude Richard A. Grivael Arthur Maxwell Aailpisen Gladys Ausmis Peat Aus Ins Lelia Met Commercial Department Courlelen Anderson Vrances Clitterd Wies Croante Innaales Earnest Usher Belion Reyes AL Mote Dewey Sirius Opportunity William Buckles Bearice Garret James Bouldin Neus Tebest Tutt

Baptists Welcome Home Pastor After Month's Absence

The Rev. Martin returns from a health-related absence to resume duties at the Baptist church. He plans a preview service at 9:20 AM Sunday, with regular morning and evening services to follow. Attending him were Dr. J.J. Evans, Mr. HL Jr., Mrs. Joe Avent and others.

Baptists Res Sam Po Martin Martin Mardin W. E. Powel Po Fuss HL Jr Stone J.J. Evans Joe Avent Marfim The Baptist Church

Infant daughter of Marsee couple dies at home

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. JoF Marsee died yesterday at Pers Lake home. Funeral services were held this afternoon, interment in Marsee cemetery.

Jof Marsee Pers Lake Marseee Cemetery

American Legion Adjutant to Speak Tonight in Middlesboro

Nunnetlly, state adjutant of the American Legion, will arrive in Middlesboro tonight to speak to members and those eligible for membership. The meeting, organized by the local Legion president, aims to rally support and spread the message from Adjutant Nunnelly.

Nunnetlly Louisville Adjureni American Legion Middlesboro Atmerean Legion

Rosa Williams Held to Grand Jury on Murder Charge

Rosa Williams was held for the grand jury by County Judge Mees W Tloward for the murder of Mrs Jama Ebivin at Creech imines Sati law. Williams was charged as accessory to the crime and held under a $2000 bond. a co-defendant Miss Tda Williams was released.

Harlan Mees W Tloward Rosa Willians Jama Ebivin Creech Imines

Dr Cook Oil Promotion Tied to Fraud Order

Washington May post office department issued a fraud order aimed at curbing promotional mail by Dr Frederick Cook. The order directs that any mail addressed to Cook in his official oil company capacity be returned to sender, signaling a crackdown on alleged stock promotion schemes.

Associated Press Washington Rederick Cook North Police Post Office Department Cook

Meet To Discuss Community Chest Plan

A Kiwanis committee meeting in Major B Shelburne's office set a Tuesday May 15 meeting at 2 p.m. to enlist religious, fraternal and civic groups in the Community Chest campaign. Invitations were sent to First Baptist, East End Baptist, Northern Methodist, Southern Methodist, Presbyterian, Christ Church, Episcopal, Jewish Church, Christian Science, Lowery, Masons, Gold Fellows, Knights of Pythian, Junior Order, Elks, Lions, Woman's Club, Library Association, Red Cross, Salvation Army, School Board, The Mayor, Daily News and Three States.

Kiwanis Major B.sheluurmi Major Bhelburn First Baptist Church East End Baptist Church Northern Methodist Church Southern Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Christua Church Gpiesepal Church Jewish Church Christian Science Lowery the Masons Gold Fellows Knights of Pythian Junior Order Elks, Lions Woman’s Lab Library Association Red Cross Salvation Army Scheal Hoard the Daily News

City to Deny Allegations by Tax Drivers

City attorney RL Maddox says the city will deny the allegations in the suit brought by several tax drivers. The complaint is not set for hearing until the current court session at Pineville in Tyne, where civil cases are heard.

Foral Tai RL. Maddox Mis Rome Pineville Tyne

Mikado Enjoyed by Tooley Comic Opera Company

The Mikado presented by Tooley Comic Opera last night drew strong praise for voices and wit. Notable moments included Brightly Dawns Que Wed eine Day, Yum Vine’s appearance, and graceful participation by Robert Baker and Mrs. J. W. Baker. Tonight closes with a Galvano dinе program by Galzano and guitar artists, lauded as a highlight. Irene Friend leads the chautauqua child program and hosts a story hour.

Tooley Comic Opera Company Yum Vine Robert Baker Smal Myr Mra. J. W. Baker Galzano Galganos Irene Friend Chautauqua Jusnior

Also Mentioned on This Page

Foruer Booneway Wwe Associated Preas Menia J. K. Haghee Development Company Sixth Ninth Tenth TH Supreme Court Knox New York Supreme Court Prohibition Headquarters Minnie McFadden Providence Rep Jan Aldrich Lucy T. Abnith Asterurlaw Dolin Rockefeller Dia United States Nelson W Atduich Rhodeland Dais LE Olf Mae Claude Kentucky Perryville Bank Aqun Walsh Hep Duauchter Betut Corbin Marste American Legion State Rosa Williams DR. Cook Gach Organization Galgane Newepapre Ff
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