Barton Appointment Gives Morrow Campaign Boost
Washington reports President Harding reappointed Judge R M L Barton of Tennessee to the railway labor board, a move seen as aiding Kentucky Governor Morrow's campaign. Barton’s term allows Morrow a chance to influence succession while Kentucky Republicans source the decision.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Washington
Stalay
Harding
R ML. Barton
Tennessee
Railway Labor Board
Morrow
Kentucky
Murrow
Barton
Kev
Harding to Visit Alaska for Two Weeks
May 12. P Harding to visit Alaska for two weeks to travel and return, extending his absence from territorial United States to a month. Announcement notes the planned trip and timeline.
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Harding
Alaska
United States
Associated Press
Shington
P Harding
Gee
Preakness Stakes Field Set With Fourteen Entries
Fourteen three year olds race for Maryland’s premiere event at Pimlico a mile and an eighth in the fifty thousand dollar Preakness stakes. Zev led early chatter with General Thatcher Martingale and Chicakvale among the favored rivals as other contenders vie for the prize.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Maryland
Rancocas
Zev
General Thatcher
Martingale
Chicakvale
Owsley Lot Fence Finished and Landscape Beautified
The fence around the rear Owsley lot at Cam portland and Nineteenth streets is completed with a painted landscape. A decorative wire fence surrounds monument stock. future improvements will transform the vacant corner into a clean attractive space for Middlesboro visitors.
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Owsley Lot
Owsley
Camportland and
Nineteenth Street
Middlesboro
Hoot Gibson in Dead Game at Northside Theatre
Movie listings show Hoot Gibson in Dead Game at 7:30 and 9 p m with Neal Hart presenting fable Top Ranch at Brownie Theatre on the same times. The notices indicate regular meeting of the local chapter and theatre schedules for the evening.
Plot Uncovered By D A In Scurrilous Letters Ring
New York May 12 A vicious plot by a clubmen ring has been exposed by District Attorney Ban ton indicting George Maswell president of the Americas Society of Composers Authors and Publishers. The group allegedly sent scurrilous letters to wealthy and socially prominent individuals causing personal crises disruptions and private committals. Over 100 people have been questioned and 157 letters seized as part of the investigation with further developments promised.
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Associated Press
New York
Chen
Banton
George Maswell
Americas Society of Composers,’ Authors and Publishers
New
Banton U
Peron
Maxwell
Seven Fordson Tractors Arrive Here Yesterday
Seven Fordson tractors were received here yesterday with distribution to Tazewell, Lynchland, and Walling. One tractor, sent to Arsons, drew considerable attention as it toured Cumberland Avenue. The units will be trained by Moreh Motor Company.
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Tazewell
Lynchland
Walling
Moreh Motor Company
Cumberland Avenue
Community Chest Idea Popular
The Community Chest proposal gains broad support as July campaign looms. Kiwanis group led by Major T. S. Helborn invites representatives from churches, clubs, and organizations to a Tuesday meeting to appoint a campaign representative and plan cabinet duties.
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Community Chest
Kiwanis Committee
TE. S. Helborn
WH. Overton
Parsons
Meeths
First Baptist Church
East End Baptist Church
Uthern — Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Episcopal Church
Jewish Church
Christian Science Society
the Masons, Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Funior Order
Elks, Lions
Woman
Bandits Still Hold Sixteen Prisoners in Shanghai Case
May 12 reports from the State Department indicate fourteen men and two women are held by Chinese bandits in Shanghai. Among the American prisoners are J B Powell editor of the Weekly Review and Lee Solomon, with Majors Robert Ren and Roland Pinger of the U S Army.
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Associated Press
Washingto
State Department
J B. Powell
The
Weekly Review
Shanghai
Lee Solomon
Robert Ren
Roland Pinger
United States Army
Building at Blue Diamond Mines Expansion Planned
Building at Blue Diamond mines in St. O Va, with an incline under construction and twenty five residences planned. The company faces frugal shortages and workmen gaps to open a new mine. A high grade coal seam will be mined when operation starts. Crown Coal, allied with offices here and Chevrolet mines, has reduced to four days weekly due to car shortages. mine lies in the Harlan field served by L. N. Railroad.
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Blue Diamond m
St. O Va
Enogh
Crown Coal Companys
Chevrolet
Harlan Field
L. and
Uncalled Victory Notes Lose Interest After May Twentieth
In Louisville on May 1 the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis announced that certain uncalled Victory four and three fourths per cent notes bearing letters GH, 77, K, or B will stop earning interest after May 20. Holders are urged to surrender these notes promptly to aid treasury release.
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Associated Preas
Louisville
Victory
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Treasury
Rose Hill sale draws largest crowd in Rose Hill history
Rose Hill Virginia May 12 huge sale of lots by Haines Bros. attracted an estimated 2500 people from many conveyances, the largest crowd ever seen here. The Hawaiian band played, and the old pioneers kept interest late. Not all lots sold. another sale set for May 20. Mae Grabeel won the lucky number Ford prize. Lonbon note: One Man cars will appear on Lonnum silver railway soon per Sir William Acworth, London United Premways.
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Rose Hill
Haines Bros
Hairy Farms
Misk Mae Grabeel
B.C. Grabeel
Hagan
Lonbon
Lonum Silver Railway
William Acworth
Ure
London United Premways
Soviet Decree Bars Applause In Theaters
Police Court News reports multiple defendants fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. D C Sharp paid $14.25, Mattie Hopper Mary Tinstey and Drew Moreing were fined for drankenness and disorderly conduct, E Fowler fined $14.25, William Partin bound over to grand jury on a $100 bond.
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D. C
Big Dixie Highway Board Meeting in Chattanooga
Cincinnati reports active drive to complete eastern Dixie Highway division from Cincinnati to Knoxville. Chattanooga gathering May 25 26 will push road improvements and consider revoking designations, with Florida coast zoning report and discussions on routes Cincinnati Kentucky line and Knoxville Waynesboro. Governors of 10 states invited to attend.
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Cincinnati
Dixie Highway Association
Chattanooga
Cincinnati Automobilile Club
Asheville
N.C
Motor Club
Cincinmati
Florida
Val‘doste
St. Petersburg
Lake City
Qeali
Dupnellon
Brooksville
Dixie Highway
Jacksonville
Fla
Trank B. Shults
Mini
Florids
Carolina
Knoxville
Tenn
Waynesboro
Greenville
S.C
Augusta
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Kentuck
Tennessee
George Fioida
North Carolina
South Caroline
Middlesboro Country Club Opens New Grass Greens Today
The Middlesboro Country Club dedicates its new grass greens after a year of construction with about fifty players testing the course for a silver trophy to be awarded by President F. L. Scales. The links are praised for their natural hazards and scenic location attracting visitors from across regions. Notable out of town guests helping cut the ribbon include Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jeffries, Mrs. F. L. Graham, Robert Tow, P. T. Atkins, and R. W. Settles of Pineville, and Will Dishman of Dishman Springs.
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Middlesboro
Beig
F. 1 Scales
Mr. Land
J. IL Jeffries
FL. Graham
Robert Tow
P. T. Atkins
Land R. W. Settles
Pineville
Will Dishman
Dishman Springs
Amisan
Roof replacement planned for V I C plant area
The VoL GQ plant artwork of cave vhie was mentioned with an estimated cost around 0. The 1200 lies ordered for repair have been delivered and overhaul of the furnace area is expected soon. Inspectors from the V2 To headquarters will review the site before further work. plans include cleaning and readying the plant for inspection. The firm has not told local representatives about resuming foundry operations.
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Colli Pians
Soun
Girl in Tennessee Asks Permit to End Life
An Associated Press report from Nashville on May 12 says a girl from a small Middle Tennessee town asked for a physician's permit to be drugged to insensibility and electrocuted or shot. She cites futile attempts at self help and claims no one can care for her, stating life is no good.
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Ly Associated Press
Nashville
Gor Pear Ito Uay
Middle Tennessee
Powell's Valley High School Commencement Week
Powell Valley High School schedules commencement events from Tuesday to Thursday with grade eight and Ingh schol graduates named. The week features student plays on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, followed by the regular commencement program Thursday.
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Powell Valley High School
Gradi
Thomas Frank Sharp
Roberta Rivette
Mary Raines
Hugh Davis
Emily Lane
Ibert Snodderly
Ethel Haines
Chiay Vanhebber
Elinabeth Farris
Nancie Addington
Peart Brewer
Ulomer Moyers
Williams Lo Ansius
Lightning Kills Sam the Bird Dog in Middlesboro
A storm's lightning struck Sam the bird dog at Meles home in Middlesboro, snapping his chain and burning his throat. The famous dog, valued at 150 dollars, was well known as one of the best kid dogs in the area before being killed by the strike.
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Sam
Warren Seale
Meles
Middlesboro
Middlestora Hardware Head to Atlanta Convention
WoOS Anderson of the Middlestora Hardware Co. will depart tomorrow night to attend the Southern Hardware Men's Association convention in Atlanta next week.
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Woos Anderson
Middlestora , Hardware Co
Southern Hardware Men's Association
Atlanta
Twin Babies Die After Birth At Local Hospital
One of the twin babies born to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Farner Thursday morning died last night while the other is not expected to live. The infants were named Fidward mut Bdear and weighed three pounds and four ounces respectively.
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Sam Farner
Fidward
Dr Douglas Returns From Atlanta Mission Board Meeting
Dr. Douglas came back this morning after several days in Atlanta to attend a meeting of a mission board of which he is a member.
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Dy, Rutherford BE
Douglas
Atlanta
Mener
Spirits Carving Names on Tombstones Near Dalton, Ga
A Georgia report from May 1 describes locals near Dalton witnessing a tombstone image resembling the late Smith Treadwell Sr after decades of rumor. Residents claim a spirit or other force carved the likeness, challenging explanations of wind or weather and fueling belief in spiritualism. The phenomenon has drawn wide attention among skeptics and believers alike.
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Dalton
Smith Treadwell Sr
Treadwell
Ami
Slesher brothers buy Sanitary Barber Shop and Baker Rooming House
Jake and Leonard Slesher purchase the Sanitary Barber Shop and the Baker Rooming House once run by Bill Baker, deceased. They plan to run both businesses and operate the rooming house, with Mrs Eliza Baker and her daughter joining her father near Richmond. An advertised auction yesterday prevented final sale price disclosure.
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Sanitary Barber Shop
Baker Rooming House
Jake
Leonard Slesher
Baker
Bill Baker
Cave
Eliza Baker
Richmond
Major Allen Back Home in Sharpsburg Kentucky
Major General Henry T. Allen commander of American forces on the Rhine returns to his boyhood home in Sharpsburg Kentucky after a nine year absence. A motorcade of 25 autos greets him and Mrs Allen at Mount Sterling. Crowds cheer as bands from American Legion posts march him along Main Street to the high school for a welcome home program. Allen says Americans were liberators in France and that he is glad to be home.
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Sharpsburg
Lenry T. Allen
The
Rhine
Henry Allen
Wen
Mount Sterling
American Legion
Bath
Alten
France
Bandits Loot Stillery Near Neve Distillery
May 12 bandits broke into the R. Sutherland company distillery warehouse near Neve and stole about one hundred barrels of liquor. Eighty-eight barrels were found outside, twelve full barrels were carried off. Authorities say the liquor was moonshine seized earlier and stored there. Jeannder Munilton, the guard, says 24 men participated and shot at him, forcing him to stay in the office while the thieves looted the warehouse.
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Associated Press
Bardstown
R. Sutherland Company
Neve
Lquor
Jeannder Munilton
Negroguard
Bank Leader Testifies in Perryville Bank Failure Case
Claude Minor former president of the Kentucky Bankers Association and Democratic floor leader faced trial testimony in the Peoples Bank of Perryville failure case. He allegedly sold bonds to unseen patrons directed false entries and diverted proceeds to his own account. James Egcott Louisville bank examiner testified.
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Associated Press
Marrodsburg
Claude Minor
Kentucky Bankers’ Association
Peoples Bank of
Perryville
James Egcott
Bank Examiner
Louisville
Trial date set for Mrs Noffsinger murder case
A special venire of fifty men was ordered by Circuit Judge XN B to try Mrs Lurile Noffsinger for accessory to the murder of her husband Gus Neffsinger. The indictment stems from a December 31 wreck on the beach involving a hammer. May 18 is the court date with jurors summoned from county sections at 9 o clock.
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Henderson
XN. B
Lurile Noffsinger
Gus Neffsinger
le Gibbons
Ollie Gibbons
Louisville
Gibbons
Hunt
Chilton
Nashville mayor ousted in 1915 again faces election
Associated Press report from Nashville says Hilary E. Howse, ousted mayor in 1915 on liquor traffic charges, was elected mayor yesterday by a large margin over Felix Wilson, who faced accusations of building a petition machine amid school issues.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Hilary E. Howse
Felix Wilson
Moyer
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