Public Viewpoints Heard At Coal Operators Meeting
Key speakers from retail, advertising, press and public relations addressed the National Coal Association in Cincinnati on May 15. They urged consumer-focused merchandising, standardization, and expanded by products like coal tar, plus opportunities from long distance electric power transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
National Coal Association
Samuel B. Crowell
Philadelphia
National Retail Coal Merchants’ Association
John Lee Mahin
New York
Federal Advertising Agency
Melville E. Stone
New York City
Associated Press
George H. Cushing
Washington
Crowell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mr. Cushing
Alsc
Limited tenure for Methodist bishops under new rule
The Methodist Episcopal general conference in Springfield Missouri limited bishops to eight years in any one residence in the United States, replacing the former indefinite tenure. The move is described as radical and marks a major shift in church leadership policy.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Mess
Methodist Episcopal
General Conference
Sermon on Rich Man and Lazarus at Evangelistic Meeting
Rev. M. T. Chandler preached at the M. E. Churely South evangelistic meeting last night. He argued riches do not bar life eternal nor poverty grant it, citing the reversal of fates for Dives and Lazarus and praising the righteousness that saves. The Grigson Trio provided music, aiding the well attended services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dives
Lazarus
M. T. Chandler
M. E. Churely South Evangelistic Meeting
Grigson
Four Counties to Join in Fox Hunt in Cumberland Hills
Glasgow May 14 From present indications the big fox hunt on Peach Orchard Ridge near Tompkinsville will be the biggest event yet in the Cumberland River hills Fox chasing is becoming an annual feature with hunters from Allen Barren Cumberland and Monroe counties plus several border counties of Tennessee These ones expect hundreds to gather tomorrow afternoon and plan to start after sundown The Blodern Woodmen will stage a fox race at Akersville on May 30 as part of their two day celebration with more than a hundred dogs already entered.
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Glasgow
Peach Orchard Ridge
Tompkinsville
Cumberland River Hills
Norrow
Allen
Barren
Cumberland
Monroe
Tennessee
Akersville
Judge's Sentence To Jake Drinker In Police Court
Tom Mullins of Pineville was fined 300 dollars and sentenced to 60 days in jail for possessing about a quart of Jamaica ginger. The case tests Volstead Act scope on extracts with defense arguing exclusions. Prosecutor contends the item falls under prohibited "intoxicants" and the jury swiftly agreed.
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Tom Mullins
Pineville
Jamaica
Colson
I. G. Leabow
Jake
Kiwanis Plan Free Road Day and Charity Drive
Middlesboro Kiwanis members will travel to Barbourville Monday for the Free Road Day event to support a detour project. A delegation will also attend the Dixie Highway meeting in Savannah. The group outlined plans to aid underprivileged children through playgrounds and school access, led by Dr. Brummett and Rev. Reeves, stressing faith and community uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Barbourville
Issacbuia
T. T. Gibson
C. O. Brown
BE. J. Camp
H. MW. Overton
Savannah
H.E. Verran
Grayson
M. E. Church
South
Sanjg
A. G. Brummett
Under-Priehiht
Middlesboro
A. B. Reeves
Kiwania Club
Gasoline Price Increase to 28 Cents Per Gallon
Gasoline has risen to 28 cents retail at several stations with one cent voluntary road tax included. An increase in wholesale price is driving the change. Consumers are warned prices may approach 30 cents by June 17 when the extra two cent road tax at retail takes effect.
Louisville Live Stock and Hogs and Sheep Report
Cattle around 200 head, hogs 1800, steady to higher bids with hogs topping at 7.71 and sheep at 600 head holding after unchanged quotes. The report also notes a dubious measure about a silver wire diameter capable of supporting 188 pours.
Free Zihlman Chicago jury charges avoid action on Langley case
The House committee said the Chicago inquiry evidence does not prove the charge against Maryland representative Zihlman. Langley, convicted on a prohibition violation, said he would skip House sessions while appealing. The panel recommended no further action until Langley’s case is settled.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Zihlman
Maryland
Langley
Chicago
Gillett
New Buildings for Bell County Lumber Plant
New construction proceeds on the north side of the railroad near the Y to house the Bell County Lumber and Coal company. Four buildings will cover the acreage for a permanent plant with a shop to expand mill work and service. F R Whalin says the new location is better and plans to move in about five weeks after five years at Fitzpatrick avenue.
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Bell County Lumber and Coal Company
F. R. Whalin
Fitzpatrick Avenue
Official Day To Don Straw Hats Sees Few in Light
Middlesboro reports few observers of the annual straw hat day as cool, damp weather and a hint of rain keep men from stepping out in new hats. Local haberdashers note scant summer hat sales, though some earlier and warmer styles have begun to appear.
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Middlesboro
Beau Brummels
Tewy
Panama
Friendship Trip of American Boys to Europe
A 10 week friendship tour for 20 American youths aged 16 to 19 will depart June 21 from New York, becoming the first international amity trip under a League of Nations resolution. Organized by the YMCA of North America, it includes visits to England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, and major sites such as Oxford, Stratford, the British Empire Exhibition, the Olympic Games site, and the Copenhagen Scout Jamboree.
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New York
Europe
League of Nations Assembly
Young Men's Christian Association of Noth America
Y.M. CG. As
Grand Council of the Order of DeMolay
Hill School of
Portechnek
Austria
England
France
Belgium
Molland
Sweden
Denmark
Osford
Stratford Iver
Lagland
Prince
Copenhagen
Japan
Far East
United States
Appalachian League Opens Knoxville Opener at Caswell Park
May 15 opening of the Appalachian league baseball season in Knoxville saw the Knoxville Pioneers face the Morristown Roosters at Caswell Park. City Manager Louis Brownlow threw the first ball, Mayor Otey Walker caught, and Judge Bob Williams swung like Babe Ruth. Caswell Park was prepared with new wire, repaired bleachers, and a rolled diamond as Skipper Moffett touted the Pioneer roster as top in the league.
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Knoxville
Caswell Park
Knoxville Pioneers
Morristown Roosters
Louis Brownlow
Otey Walker
Bob” Williams
Babe Ruth
Skipper Moffett
Pioneer
Kentucky Democrat Delegation Instructed For McAdoo
The Kentucky Democratic delegation is instructed to vote solidly for William Gibbs McAdoo. Meanwhile evangelist Billy Sunday arrived at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester for kidney ailment treatment, with reports noting his condition improving and near normal temperature today.
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Kentucky
Solid For McAdoo
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Associated Pres
Billy Sunday
Evangelist
Sumlay
Convention Closes Early After Stormy Session in Kentucky
Lexington May 1 delegates at the Democratic state convention debated unit rule with McAdoo forces dominant. Underwood supporters planned an appeal to the national convention as two district delegates were pledged for Underwood. The session ended amid commotion after three roll calls.
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Lexington
Twantipaix
William G. McAdin
Underwood
Mc.Aee
State Central Committee
Tee
Herage
al Fawn Park
Alben W.parkley
Robert T. Crowe
Dishman
Emma Guy Cromwell
MK. Hourne
Evangelist Billy Sunday Reaches Chicago in Improved Condition
Sunday evangelist Billy Sunday arrives in Chicago with his wife and doctor after six days of illness en route to Mayo Clinic Rochester for kidney treatment. He recounts his early days in Chicago and notes his conversion at the Pacific Garden Mission, where flowers were placed on his arm during the ceremony.
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Ciicago
Billy
Chiceza
Chicago
Spalding
All Pacific Garden Mission
Siners
Mental Hygiene survey aims to aid mentally deficient youths in Kentucky
The National Committee for Mental Hygiene releases public reports on the State health survey in Louisville. It focuses on preventing guardianship of mentally deficient children, aiding their recovery, and guiding them toward higher paying jobs.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Dry Officer Says This Hard Place To Buy Liquor
A Middlesboro incident shows a state prohibition officer arrested by a night patrolman. The agent, carrying liquor and Iake, claimed to collect evidence in Kentucky towns including Middlesboro. He produced credentials from Sam Colling, chief state prohibition officer, implying identity doubt while noting liquor is easy to obtain in the West.
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Middleshare
One Dead Big Loss in Virginia Flood
A Virginia flood from heavy rains caused widespread property and crop damage along the Rappahannock Shenandoah Rivanna and other streams. William Lucas drowned at Frederick william as the Rivanna rose twenty five feet. Damaged towns included Harper s Ferry Harrisonburg and Riverton with power outages and washed away bridges and buildings.
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Ticamond
Virginia
Rappahannock
Shenandoah
Rivanna
William Lucas
Frederickwing
wWarr
Harper's Ferry
W. Vas
Harrisonsburg
Riverton
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Drinker
Earth
Verran
Brammett Aml Reeves
Gray- Trio
Louisville Live Stock
Bill
Associated Pi
Coolidge
Eli County Plant
Promitypatrick
British Isles
Asia
Appalachian League
Kill Sunday
Bepfer
Unilerwand
McAdoo 5
Mission Ivelays
Shenandoah, Rappahannock
Rivienna Valleys
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