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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1924

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Kiwanis District Meeting Highlights Leadership Talk

Kiwanis club members and executives from Middlesboro and nearby towns gathered at the Cumberland hotel to discuss increasing usefulness and intercity relations. Governor Ballou and Secretary Ford spoke on training leaders, with others addressing membership eligibility attendance and community impact.

Kiwanis Club Middlesboro Cumberland Hotel A.B. Ballou Louisville Thtrict Boyd Ford Knoxville Ford Fort Batleu J.D. Jarvis Corbin

McAdoo Confident Tennessee Delegation Supports Nomination

Associated Press reports from Chicago dated May 23 that William G. McAdoo states Tennessee’s delegation to the national convention has pledged to him, signaling strong support for his Democratic presidential nomination after a stormy late session.

Tennessee Associated Press Chicago William G. McAdoo Knessee

Kentucky Tax Hearings Begun

The State Tax Commission opened the 1923 assessment valuation process in Frankfort on Wednesday. Twenty delegations led by County Judges and private citizens will be heard, with hearings continuing to next Wednesday as tax-payer reps from 120 counties are questioned. Tentative assessments were discussed but no decisions will be made yet. higher tangible personal property assessments in coal and other counties are expected to boost state revenue as farm property tax relief under the Nelson plan remains in play.

Frankfort State Tax Commission Ben Marshall John B. Lewis

Tidal Wave May Follow After Kiluea Explosion

Reported quakes near Kaua district spark fear of a possible tidal wave as Kiluea volcano shows renewed activity. Waiekea residents evacuate bay area while Japanese sampans head to sea amid growing warnings from Dr. Jaguar and other experts.

Associated Press Hilo T. IL Kilauea Roy Finch Volcanolo Kauastrict Waiekea Bay Mito

Senate panel sets World Court action after favors report

Washington May 24 The Senate foreign relations committee agreed to dispose tomorrow of several propositions before addressing American adherence to the World Court decision. Most members deem the plan favorable and ready for consideration.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Circuit Court to Open Monday in Pineville and Middlesboro

Circuit court begins Monday for two three week terms, with criminal cases to be tried in Pineville and a separate week in Middlesboro. Among homicide cases listed for Pineville hearings are Isham Alder, Lesh Gib mn, Alex Dawson, Lige Bingham, J Lamden, and Lige Rice.

Circuit Court Pineville Middlesboro Isham Alder Lesh Gibmn Alex Dawson Lige Bingham J. Lamden Lige Rice

Chicago Millionaire's Son Slain Amid Kidnapping Mystery

Chicago police and 5,000 detectives hunt for a killer linked to the death of 14 year old Robert Franks, son of Jacob Franks. A $10,000 reward is offered for information leading to arrests or convictions. Spectacles found near the body may identify a suspect. The boy was last seen umpiring a baseball game Wednesday. his body was found in a culvert miles away.

Associated Press Chicago Robert Franks Cleus Jacob Franks Young Franks Franks

Davis Underwood campaign manager dies in Kentucky

W C Davis 62 longtime lawyer and philanthropist and general counsel for the Kentucky River Coal Corporation died at his Versailles home from apoplexy. He was the Kentucky state manager for Oscar Underwood during the presidential race and collapsed at the Louisville headquarters two weeks earlier.

Associated Press Lexington W. C. Davis Underwood Kentucky Versailles Davis Kentucky River Coal Corporation Oscar Underwood Louisville

Baccalaureate Service Ties Churches for Union Event

Middleshoro city churches plan to shorten or skip Sunday services so congregations can attend the baccalaureate sermon at the Central school auditorium at 8 15 p m. Dr RE Douglas will deliver the address. Superintendent Bradner and Rev W K McClure arrange a timetable to avoid conflict with the M E Church South revival service at 7 p m. This permits attendance at both the revival and the baccalaureate.

Middleshoro City Central School RE. Douglas J. W. Bradner W. K.mcclure M. EL Church South M. E. Church

Frenzied Auto Rampage Destroys Property on Amesbury Avenue

A Dodge driven by Leo Partin went on a wild tear yesterday morning on Nine Teen Street and Amesbury Avenue. It overturned a small house, damaged a wagon and stairway, and crashed through garage doors into a Studebaker, ending with debris hanging along the canal embankment. No injuries reported.

Canal Bank Leo Partin Partin L. Brown Nineteenth Street Joe Johnston Amesbury Avenue Mr. Johnston Studebaker Dodge

Stump Water Whiskey Case Mentioned by Arkansas Court

Arkansas Supreme Court recently affirmed a lower sentence for a Clay County man charged with polling whiskey found on a stamp where money had been placed and marked as stump water. The chief witness Harry Jumpton testified he was thirsty and believed the liquid might be whiskey.

Little Roch Ark The Arkansas Supreme W. M. Heed Clay County Harry Jumpton

State files brief in $75,000,000 bond case in Frankfort

In Frankfort on May 2 the state filed a brief in the bond issue test case to speed the court's ruling on the act's constitutionality. The Franklin Circuit Court recently held the act unconstitutional. Separately, work begins on a community house foundation by the First M. I. Church, with completion expected by June 4.

Nnited Frees Frankfort Court of Appords Jorney Daugherty Franklin Circuit Court M. I

Negro Burglar Flees Through Window In Harlan Store

A negro burglar broke into Miss Mattie Smith's store in Harlan on Tuesday night. Passersby heard noise, pursued him, and the thief dashed through the front window to escape. He was captured by Owen Kelley and jailed at the county facility awaiting trial.

Harlan

Aged Man J W Hickle Dies After Short Illness

J W Hickle died yesterday at his Luttrell Teon home after a brief illness. He is survived by his ten year old son Ife, who is father to Mrs S M Foley and Nis Lizarie Gibson of this city. Grandchildren include Mrs Frank Tucker Mrs John Gray Alvis and Frank Ely.

J. W. Hickle Luttrell Teon Ife S. M. Foley Nis Lizarie Gibson Frank Tucker John Gray Alvis Frank Ely

Coolidge Returns to Office After Mild Improvement

President Coolidge resumes duties today at the White House as his condition shows slight improvement overnight. The president faces a heavy schedule of engagements and public duties, with aides reporting steadier steadiness and readiness to meet obligations.

Demand Opening East End Street Petition Flled

Petition for a mandamus to compel opening the East End Street has been filed. Outcome of the application is not yet known. J B Coleman, a petitioner, cites promises from residents to open the street and to erect a temporary bridge during concrete bridge construction. Local businesses report heavy damages from the street closure due to limited access.

Coleman

Louisville Live Stock Report Cattle and Sheep Mixed

Market notes show cattle at 300 head steady and unchanged with bogs and stealy terms, price around $7.45 for документ. Sheep numbered 800, spring lambs at seven with ten lower and 1600 totals. No dramatic shifts in demand observed amid current trading.

Louisville Associated Press

Religious World Conference Proposed at Springfield

In Springfield on May 23 the Methodist General Conference debated a proposal to call a world conference of religious forces to study plans and methods against war. A special committee of thirteen reported the resolution, urging a conference of nations for drastic arms reductions and a commission to convene the church’s strongest gathering before adjournment.

Associated Press Springfield World Conference of Methodist General Conference General Conference Conference of Nations

Early recovery of Langley seen

Washington May 23 Representative John A Langley of Kentucky at his home here was declared to have passed the crisis and his early aut al most complete recovery was said to be expected. Members of the Kentucky delegation in the House called in body at the Langley home yesterday afternoon to express hope for his immediate recovery. The House Committee on Buildings and Grounds of which Mr Langley is Chairman adopted a resolution expressing confidence in his integrity and all hope for his complete recovery.

Wasilington John A. Langley Kentucky Langley House Committee On

Kluttz to Speak for Middlesboro Girl Scouts Tonight

Senator Kluttz speaks at Manning theater in Middlesboro in support of local Girl Scouts tied to the Community Chest. The Red Rose and Blue Bird troops, about fifty girls, seek a permanent home and camping gear, flags, first aid supplies, and other equipment to aid leadership and activities. Community Chest donations Tuesday will decide the Troop’s grant and benefit.

Whitehead Kluttz Middlesboro Manning Theater Girl Scouts Community Chest Middleshore. S Red Rose Blue Bird Troops Lnter Community Chest Fund W. C. Stair H. He Saunders Hon Kluttz Monning

Synagogue Unearthed In Palestine Village

A cable from Haifa reports the ruins of a Jewish synagogue in Capernaum near Nazareth were unearthed today by Danish scholar Dr Solmerfield conducting operations in the region. The finding ties to the area where Jesus is said to have first preached to the Jews.

JII Capernaum Ratastraiin Vilkize Jesus Haifa Solmerfield

Lawmaker Proposes Amendment to Change Bonus Law

Washington May 2 Senator Walsh Democrat of Massachusetts proposed an amendment to mollify the four day old bonus law. The proposed change substitutes trash payment for Inellane to the wine per chemists. The amendment aims to save the government about a billion dollars.

Washington Senator Walsh Massachusetts

Final Examinations Begin Today at M H S

Examinations started this afternoon at M H S and will run through Wednesday next week. Exemptions granted to students with A averages. No school Thursday but Friday morning students report to sign up next year courses and receive report cards.

Community Chest drive organizes city campaign teams

Captains and lieutenants of the Community Chest campaign meet at Central school auditorium at 7 30 tonight to plan the city wide drive. A grand mass meeting is set for 7 30 Monday evening to finalize plans for a ten month donation option and a city wide campaign. The advertising committee reports daily public notices through newspapers posters and slides while large street streamers warn of required contributions by beneficiaries.

Community Chest Central School W. C. Stair Pubiic Adek Stair Leutenants

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