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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1924

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Red Cross Key to Middlesboro Welfare Efforts

The American Red Cross plays a major role in Middlesboro welfare through the Community Chest drive for next year. Local Red Cross chapter members have contributed beyond expectation, aiding public schools with examinations medical advice and hygiene education. The report highlights oil relief and aid outreach, with a full account elsewhere in this issue. Miss Bessieards Will speaks at the Manning theater tonight on Red Cross work.

American Red Cross Community Chest Committee Middlesboro Eve Hhill Midlesboro Red Cross Red

Trouble Makers Leave Liberty Camp at Straight Creek Mines

Deputy Burrel Smith reports most of the trouble makers have departed the Liberty Coal camps near Straight Creek. Since the conflict that killed a non union miner and injured another, mines have prospered with 175 men employed and running full time. No further trouble has been seen.

Straight Creek Burrel Smith Smith Misslesboro

Man Who Fell From Railway Trestle Dies

Funeral services for Henry Calvin, aged about 60, were held at 2:30 PM after he died yesterday morning from injuries after falling from a railway trestle near here. Hurris was buried at Page cemetery. Mr. Miracle, riding horse on restlo No. 27 Thursday night, was thrown to the ground when the animal balked at an approaching train. After death yesterday, the boy was moved to Arnett Undertaking in Pineville for preparation.

Henry Calvin Glock Hurris Page Miracle Esterday Arnett Undertaking Establishment Pineville

County Tax Complaints Heard at Frankfort

Associated Press reports hearings of state county tax complaints in Frankfort begin May 21 under Judge John B. Lewis and the State Tax Commission. Delegations from Bell County are set for May 26 and Haran County for May 27 as 120 counties participate over the week seeking reconsideration of increased assessments.

Associated Press Frankfort John B. Lewis State Tax Commission Willontinue Tme Bell County Haran County

R P Crocketts Mother Dies This Morning

Mrs. C P Crockett, mother of R Crockett of this city, died this morning at his home on Gloucester Avenue. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning from Mr Crockett's home.

C. P. Crockett R. Crockett Glouchester Avenue Rr. Crockett Rome

Playground Work Representative Visits City Leader Klatt

Stan Here with Mather W. Klatt former Speaker of the North Carolina Senate and a member of the United Board of Mediation spoke to about 150 business leaders and civic groups. Klatt promoted a nationwide playground and recreation movement saying adequate facilities attract industry, improve health, and shape character, with Whitehead Kluttz of North Carolina cited for urging local action.

Stan Mather W. Klatt North Carolina State Senate Hen Whitehead Klatt North Carolina Senate United Board of Mediation Tional Ashland Ms. 14 Mluttz Boy Chamber of Commerce Holary Kiwanis Lions Clubs Whitehead Klutz North Carolina Tives

KIWANIANS MEET HERE THURSDAY IN KENTUCKY TOWN

A regional Kiwanis gathering brings members from Harlan, Pineville, Barbourville, Corbin and Middesboro to AMid aesboro for two sessions. An afternoon program features talks by T. Hill, Clyde Lawson, W. R. Lay, C. I Ramsey, and Boyd Fort with A. F. Ballow as speaker at dinner. Music by the high school orchestra. Live stock cattle 200 hogs 1 300 sheep 100.

Harlan Pineville Barbourville Corbin Middesboro Amidaesboro Kiwanis T. &. Hill Middleboro Clyde Lawson Marian W. R. Lay C. I Ramsey Boyd Fort Knoxville T. R. Hill A. F. Ballow Louisville Kentucky-Tennessee

FLIERS IN AVAN ARRIVE IN NORTHERN TOWN

Assorted flyers from Japan arrive in a northern town as part of a mission completing Juan's air conquest. The voyage marks an air navigation milestone around the world with Minato's aviation efforts ending the Pacific gap.

Japan Little Town Yan Juan Minato Pacific

Sub-Committees Plan NY Welcome For Democratic Delegates

New Yorks Citizens non partisan committee launches 51 sub committees to guide visiting delegates. Each sub committee, themed by region, will arrange theater tours, meals, and local outings to show how New Yorkers live. Plan includes state or group banquets and a beach jubilee after the convention.

Associated Ure New York Stanley J. Quin Vicr Mr. Quinn Ani Sun Rocky Mountain Grey Brosway Quinn Sait Ayhin Aki

Dr Brashear Hurt as Car Skids Down Bank

Dr I P Brashear sustained injuries in a car accident on the Pineville road near Big Log Mountain last night. His car skidded in rain, went down an embankment, and was badly damaged. He was taken to Brosheer-Brummell hospital and is expected to recover in a few days.

Dr. Brashear I. P. Brashear Pineville Big Log Mountain Middlesboro Brosheer-Brummell Hospital

Klan Support Denied in Senate Race Probe

A Senate investigation heard that the Ku Klux Klan tried to back a candidate in a 2022 race but denied by witnesses and officials. J A McQuinn and Jett testified about Klan ties while noting no influence altered the primary result for Mayfield.

Lees Washington, D John Mayfield de A. Jett Waite Path Ett Chak United Stator

Smith Boss Witness Faces Senate Inquiry Testimony

An apparent draft reports former Attorney General Smith as the boss witness before a Senate investigative committee. The witness, described as a trusted colleague, claimed there was no direct corruption, but noted pressure to follow Smith’s decisions.

Ited Press Washington Mit Atherty Onlers En Dens Smith Department of Ussee Semiie Muxherty Iley Smith

Robsion Offers Help for Local Ex-Service Men in Middlesboro

A telegram from Congressman Robsion to A D Dew Isusk commander of Dewey Guy Post 1169 Veterans of Foreign Wars invites ex service men in the county to join and file for adjusted compensation. The message notes the Senate passed the adjourned compensation bill over the presidential veto by 59 to 20 and asks for names of ex-service men to assist in obtaining their benefits.

Focal Middlesboro M. Robsian A.D. Dew Isusk Dewey Guy Post Veterans of Foreign Robsion Senate

PARDONED MAN CASE REVERSAL IN FRANKFORT

In Frankfort May 20 the pardoned man case reverses as the Kenton circuit court heard plea for injunctions to restrain, with the Panama canal work noted. The case involves bootlegging charges, a pardon and revocation, and a question of validity now heading to the lower court for determination. The article mentions the associated press report and a Kansas City related context.

High Technel Oas Central ‘School Kiwanis Club Associated Pros Lincoln Frankfort Case Memorial Univer Frank Hudspeth Corington Panama Canal Apt Kenton Atlantic Pacific Vine

Paroled Men From Kentucky Executives Action

Two Boyle County men, Irvine Gooch and Harmen Barker, were paroled by the state board of charities and corrections. Gooch, serving a year for railroad car breaking, and Barker, with five months remaining, gained release under executive action reported by Associated Dreamheft.

Associated Dreamnhfet Aca Norte County Santre Ainl Correction Tud Irvine Gooch Harmen Barker Elier

Presbyterians Gather for Grand Rapids General Assembly

About 1,000 commissioners from 280 presbyteries will attend the 126th General Assembly in Grand Rapids Michigan May 22 to 28. Highlights include opening sermon by retiring Moderator Dr Charles Wishart and discussions on doctrine church reports and plans for a Presbyterian Center in Washington along with governance and benevolence totals.

Grand Rapids General Assembly The Presbyterian Church AL At Ol Rapids Mich Presbyterian General Assembly Charles Frederick Wishart Wooster Ohio Presbytery of New York Harry Emerson Fosttick First Presbyterian Church New York City Boards of Foreign Missions National Mi Christian Education and Pensions Washington W. S. Patterson Presbyterian Central Xi Agency

Preparations for Paying Bonus Begin by Cabinet

Cabinet discussions at Washington consider immediate need to add about 2,000 War Department employees for the soldier bonus, with preparations already under way to distribute millions of application blanks nationwide. The act grants adjusted service credit and cash or Insurance, and outlines complex processing across 6,893,000 veterans with 167,000,000 documents to review.

War Department Associated Press Washington Ak Toay Senate Lawa Waratory Army Navy Marine Corps Congress Robert C. Davis Plattsburg N.Y

Coal surplus diminishing as demand outpaces production

W B Gunn, a local coal operator, notes a national soft coal surplus of 75 million tons on April 1, caused by anticipated strikes and stockpiling. With 4 million tons weekly consumption beyond production, he expects the surplus to shrink and large orders to rise as usage increases.

W.B. Gunn United States

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Liberty Camp R. P. Crockett Toulaville N. Y JcReany Iton” Stat Henies Klan Saya I Hanis Setienent Boyle County Fosdick Berea Urna Disha Springsay Middlesboro Kiwanis Club Western North Carolisia C. R. Runtsey Great Southern Refining Company Dishmant Springs C. A. Blackburn Lexington Board of Commerce Anis Club Kcant Lexington Automobile Club Lexington Scafford Cane Hill Dixie Highway Rock Castle County Irs Dixie Andstone Lexington , Automobile Club Loral Man
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