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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1924

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Martin And Harvey Safe After Alaskan Mountain Crash

Major Frederick J. Martin and Sergeant Alva Harvey, both uninjured, walked out after a seven day trek from a mountain crash on the Alaska peninsula. They reached Port Moller Bay and sent word of their safety after being missing eleven days.

Associated Press Fallpass Alaska Frederick J%. Martin Alaska Peninsula Alva Harvey United States Port Muller Washington Martin Harvey Atlantic Europe Cardova Seattle United States Army Globe Frederick L. Martin Alvan L. Harvey Port Mollet Chignik St. Paul Island Dutch Harbor Unalaska Island North Pacific Ocean Shore Port Moller Bay

Building Still Good in South

Associated Press reports that builders in sixteen southern states recorded over 95 million dollars in new construction in April across 105 cities. Louisville led with 4.66 million, Miami and Miami Beach combined for 3 million, while Atlanta Nashville Richmond and Tampa all posted substantial totals including hotels, apartments, offices and schools among notable projects in the South.

Associated Press Atlanta G. L. Miller and Company Washington Louisville Ford Assembly Miami Miami Beach Fla Beach Pinto Residences Tampa

Capt. Rule Celebrates 85th Birthday At Knoxville

Capt. William Rule, reputed as the oldest active editor in America, marks his eighty fifth birthday by continuing work at the Journal and Tribune editorial office in Knoxville. Born in a nearby log cabin, he started on the Knoxville Whig, served in the Civil War, and later founded the Knoxville Chronicle which merged into the Knoxville Journal and Tribune. He has met every president since Lincoln and hints at voting Republican.

Knoxville William Rule America Journal and Tribune Rule Knoxville Whig Knoxville Chronicle Knoxville Jou Knoxville Tribune Lincoln Coolidge

Methodists Begin Revival Tonight With Chandler Trio

Rev T Chandler and the Grayson Trio will conduct revival meetings at the M E Church South tonight. Pastor W K McClure notes strong interest and a full house anticipated for the opening service. The evangelist team has led campaigns in other cities.

Br. T. Chandler Grayson M. E. Church South W. K. McClure Chandler

McAdoo Choice of Democrats in Bell County

In Bell County the Democrats back McAdoo as state choice with strong female participation and sun belt community involvement noted. The piece highlights Inbell County interest and active role of women in the political scene.

Mcadoo Inbell County Sun-I-law

Kentucky May Convention Favors McAdoo Over Underwood

Lexington May 12 The McAdoo forces gain momentum as campaign leaders arrive and the Lexington convention crowds back McAdoo for president. Delegates across Kentucky report instructions favoring McAdoo, with Underwood and Cox receiving minority support. Tourism and road development figures highlighted as key regional boosters, noting Georgia and the South's growing highway network.

Associated Press Lexington Robert T. Crowe Ager Selden Rt Gledn McAdoo W. G. McAdoo Kentucky Pineville Underwood Cox Lark Horse White B. Mays W. J. Fields Sen A. O. Stanley Anis Club United States Ken J. R. Williams Bell County Cincinnati Mos F. D. Hart, Jr Middlesboro The Daily News Arthur Rhorer W. E. Gunn Shelby Gibson Schultz Gibson Luther Burnett J.T. Alderson Savile William G. Meadoo Meadoo Oscar W. Underwoort Janes M. Cox Ohio A. Oustdy Stanley Henderson County McAvoe Johnson County Secon

Ohioans See Summer Tourist Boom Spark Georgia Towns

Williams S395 reports Ohio visitors are expected to flood Georgia towns this summer as local attractions awaken. Officials anticipate rising hotel occupancy, restaurant demand, and retail sales driven by out of state guests.

Williams Georgia

City Board Sets Tax Assessments and Appoints Physicians

The city commissioners approved the tax assessment board with E G Shearer as chair and Jess Stanley and F R Whatin as members, each from separate wards. Dr C K Brosheer and Dr A G Brammett were named city physicians at $75 monthly to serve indigent patients and city prisoners. Discussion on police staffing was postponed two weeks. Bridge on North Tenth street praised for repair work to be done by city prisoners. Noetown residents seek police protection with local man to oversee duties. Finance plan for street upgrades advanced. streets listed include North Twenty-fourth Twenty-fifth Gloucester Manchester Lynwood and Englewood roads.

Board of Supervisors City’ Commissioners E.G. Shearer Jess Stanley F. R. Whatin C. K. Brosheer A. G. Brammett North Tenth Street J. D. Haddix Noetown North Twenty-fourth North Twenty-fifth Gloucester Manchester Lynwood Englewood

Kentucky Judges Sought for Missing Photographs in Court

FRANKFORT May 12 Chief Justice Flem D Sampson announced a general request for portraits of judges whose pictures do not hang in the Court of Appeals consultation room. Names listed include Robinson Quin Hurt Nenn Hannah Winn Miller Carroll Lassing Nunn Settle Barker Jobson White Durelle Eastin Hargis Gofer Samp son Williams Wool Wheat Stites Hise Crew Shaw Graham Simpson Brock Hall Chambers Ewin Nichols Buckner Underwood Clarke Rowan Owsley Logan.

James D. White George Ft. Durelle George B. Eastin Thomas F. Hargis Martin N.C. Gofer William Sampson N.K. Williams Henry C. Wool Zacharish Wheat Henry J. Stites Elijah Hise Mills B. Crew-Shaw Asher Graham James Simpson Daniel Brock Thomas ‘Éall John Chambers Ephtiam M. Ewin Samuel N Nichols Richard A. Buckner Joseph Underwood James Clarke John Rowan William Owsley Willam Logan

State Highway Commission Meets in Frankfort

Major B. Helburn attended the May meeting in Frankfort to discuss highway plans with the State Highway Commission and its officials. The session aimed to finalize local transportation decisions and project timelines.

Helburn Frankfort State Highway Commission

Tuberculosis Not Shown Inheritable Study Finds

A Balte sue Hospital study of 7 429 tuberculosis cases in New York City shows tuberculosis was more common among people whose parents did not have the disease than among those with affected parents. The Associated Prose report from Atlanta notes the data do not support heredity as a primary factor in transmission.

Associated Prose Atlanta Baltesue Hospital New York City

Langley Deliberations Begin Next Friday In Bond Case

FRANKFORT May 12 The seventy five million dollar bond due test case will be admitted to the Court of Appeals next Friday. Chief Justice Jem D. Sampson indicated the court would begin deliberations immediately amid a public controversy surrounding the case and Langley.

Associated Press Frankfort Court of Ap Jem D. Sampson

Lawyers Arguments In Langley Case Heard In Court

Covington May 12 In defense motion the Langley case was temporarily reopened to recall Langley to read telegrams showing friendly relations with Federal Prohibition Director Sun Collins after a reported rift over whiskey permits. Collins testified he was unsure the telegrams were received. The judge then closed arguments for the day as the case was sent to the jury.

Date Press Covington Langley Federal Prohibition Sun Collins Collins Smith W. K. Gray Lipschutz Slater

Free Road Day draw draws Middlesboro leaders in drive

Mayhew secretary of the Middlesboro Kiwanis visits to recruit local interest in a Free Road Day from Harbourville to Corbin via Distain Springs. Cy Plaka of the Kiwanis will present the plan to the Road Directors. Hundreds expected to participate with farmers especially engaged. Local towns plan large delegations and a similar event is set for Roundstone in Rockcastle County next Tuesday.

Har Mayhew Ttar Nunivite Kiwanis Chib Middlesboro Hig Ree Harbourvoute Corbin Disturain Springs Othe Tadkes Cy Plaka Kinabis Club Kiwanis Road of Directors Muckner Charles Monnor Mayhew Sai Alineville Middleshers McPhin Tahdudiy Barhowry Ile Lenton Corbine Tarbourville Pineville Roundstong Rockcastle County

Southern Presbyterians Meet in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO March 12 the state fourth General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, generally known as the Southern Presbyterian Church, convenes here for a week’s session. G J Drolet gave figures before the clinical section of the National Tuberculosis Association today.

Associated Press San Antonio Fourth General Assembly Presbyterian Church United State Southern Pressbyterian Church G. J. Drolet National Tuberculosis Association

Coal Contract Here Renewed in Middlesboro Area

A Fidelity Coal Company official said the Mel Drum mine renewed its twelve month contract with a Southern Railway agency, ensuring full time work for about fourteen to fifteen months. The mines currently operate six days weekly with around one hundred men employed.

Middlesboro Fidelity Coal Company Meldrum Southern Railway Operal Fidelity

Woman Says Liquor Belonged to Her in Police Court

A raid on Ed Parks on Fitzpatrick avenue yielded eighteen quarts of moonshine. Annie Blakely claimed the liquor as hers and accepted the fine and jail sentence while Parks was acquitted. Others tied to the raid, including A N Hubhant J W Cross George Barnstette and Eugene McCreary, faced fines for drunkenness or disorderly conduct.

Ed Parks Annie Blakely Slins Kizzie McClelland Parks Fitzpatrick Avenue A. N. Hubhant J. W. Cross George Barnstette Eugene McCreary

Dorothy Leads In Names At University Of Washington

Dorothy is the most prevalent name among acting students at the University of Washington in Seattle. Helen and Francescia follow, with Margaret, Mary, Ruth close behind, and many Virginias Elizabeths and Katherines also recorded. A joke note says the hawk used to reckon horse height equals four inches.

Dorothy Associated Press Seattle Wash University of Washington Helen Anl Francescia Margaret Afary Ata Ruth Onler Viginias Elizabeths Katherines

East End Street to Close for Paving Repairs Wednesday

East Cumberland avenue from Twelfth to Sixteenth streets will close Wednesday morning for asphalt repairs begun last fall. Weather permitting, the work will last a week or ten days. Public safety officials announced that cleaning and reapplication are needed where paving has loosened from the concrete. Vehicles will be barred until the work is complete to ensure the road is passable for hikers and motorists.

East Cumberland Avenue Twelfth Herbert Kidd Isombard Construction Company A. Cline FE. Cooke Public Safesty Hart Algrady

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