Harlan County Leads State in Coal Output in 1926
The final annual report of the United States Bureau of Commerce for 1926 shows Harlan County leading Kentucky in coal production with 1,189,036 tons valued at $2,642,0. Pike County followed in the eastern district with 7,703,720 tons. The eastern district accounted for about 20,459 miners, and the average daily wage was 1.402 or the state. During 1926 about 60,587 men were employed in mining in Kentucky, with 3 percent of total coal output sold at mines and roughly 40 percent consumed at mines for heat and steam.
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Tlavlan. Ky
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Marko Seunty
Dutty
Enul
Pastary Distriet Ilyel
PL G. Tyon
L. Mann
Nheseport
Exetera
Aylin County Wloaay
Pike County Alga
Omera
Kentucky
Éacern
Frired Cigarette Tragedy Reported in Littleton
Fragmentary account from Littleton describes a fatal cigarette incident. A bystander recounted a dramatic line as a man, surrounded by a group, flicked ashes prior to a fatal action. Details are unclear due to damaged text and missing dates.
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Littleton
Circus Day in Mindlesroko 18 Greeted by Crowd
Circus Day in Mindlesroko drew crowds as families and children lined the streets awaiting the show. The event featured acts with monkeys, tigers, and lions, recalling past glamour and bringing in a festive mood despite the damp weather.
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Wiveus
Abiddbesbupg
Amun
Roouison
Taheynnitte
Neta Hanis
Clewins
Lan Louns
Che
Thea Selgen
Pavel Uhah
Salvation Army officials discuss local future plans
Major Alford Wyler, Salvation Army administrator for Kentucky and Tennessee, met with the local advisory committee at the office on Main Street to plan a campaign and discuss a possible building drive. The group planned an afternoon session with ministerial representatives to advance the organization’s work in Union, and address campaign logistics. A separate note reports Judge Price’s refusal to grant a special jury for the Weakley killing inquiry, with additional witnesses summoned by W. Dunn and Sheriff McNabb.
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Alford
Wyler
Salvation Army
Kentucky
Tennessee
Weielalaire
the Salvation
Wits Staix
Howse
Speclal
New Lexington
J. D. Price
Weakley
Carend
Jas W. Dunn
Atorney
Harley McNabb
Car wreck injures Mrs. W. F. Jones at Stone Gap
Mrs. W F Jones wife of the East Stone Gap High School principal suffered a fractured skull and serious injuries when a car left a steep bank near Heavy Hill three miles from Stone Gap. Others in the party Miss Shugant Miss Johnson and Miss Swartz were rescued with minor injuries. Jones remained unconscious at Norton Hospital but showed some improvement later Sunday. doctors warned recovery remains uncertain.
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Portine
Jones
East Stane Gap High School
Coln
Newton’ S Hospitals
Morton
Toner
Wile Debria
Miss Dalmgon
Miga Singita
Miss. Sweirda
Renenera
Appalachia
Norton
Jira
Bat
Norton Hopital
Hiv Stone Gap
Janes
Sas
Hotel men to attend Cumberland gathering in Pineville
A large group of hotel owners and associates assemble in Pineville for a Cumberland hospitality conference. Speakers include notable figures, with plans for a keynote by Mrs. Lovele and discussions on hotel industry issues. Attendees and spouses are expected, amid protests from some in the industry.
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Talal
Landage
Shaett
Len Shivet
Vattersagy Jobin
Minnieh
Panei
Umberland
Cumberland Hatie
Lovele
Wight
Gia
Lynch to Have Grand Concert
A grand concert is planned by Lynch Music Club for September 17, 1927, featuring Misters from the Cincinnati College of Music and the Cincinnati Symphony. The event, organized with Metro newspaper backing, aims to provide an exceptional program combining concert and entertainment for southeastern readers, with notable soloists approved for the program.
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Lynch Musiy
Metrosulitina Pwns Cin
Cincinauti College of Musbies
Kentieles
Jit Avenini
Nivg
Treland's Oldest Man Dead at Age of 115
The long lived resident of Treland died at 115 years old. Local officials attending described his life as marked by resilience and simple daily routines. Funeral plans were not yet finalized, with relatives preparing modest rites in his native village.
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Treland
Neal Mayle
J Ballyhatey
County
Ubling
Lao
Jambine
Watanes
Charvlion Laguna
Barbigne
Ovneaet
Aehiadie de Tiyeatian
Norrach
Idd
Pam
Bie
Feta
Gaubavehae
Dave
Peeve ' Ide
Bae Regen
Abel the Tlime
Huey Gee Itor
Theo Paiho
Bloody Williamson County Suing of ObD Gang Headquarters
A heavily garbled report from Benton Pennsylvania mentions Williamson County suing an ObD gang and references a disturbed scene with howling, shells, and a chaotic assortment of names. The fragmentary text hints at a crackdown on a gang hub, gunfire, and a court or arrest context amid a broader wartime or political backdrop.
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Williamson County
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Explosion claims life at South Bend scene
Witnesses report a deadly blast at a South Bend location amid confusion and debris. Authorities pledged a full investigation as survivors and families seek answers about the unidentified victim and the circumstances surrounding the explosion.
Dedicate New Church Ceremony and Nearby Notices
A historical fragment describes a September dedication of a new church and mentions various names and places. The text references Ayjmibiphia, Peemer, and Winghoelen among others, with scattered notes on ceremonies, bindings, and local figures.
Baptists to Meet at Pineville Church Event
A fragmented OCR item notes Baptists gathering at Pineville Church, detailing meetings and afternoon activities. It mentions Charleston and surface references to conference dates, with unclear runner text. The readable portion outlines a church assembly and related religious observances likely hosted by the Pineville Baptists.
Marketing Education Focus At Connecticut Feature
A fragmented piece describes a Connecticut marketing school feature with mentions of Storrs and a state college council. It notes courses or departments, and references to marketing concepts and cooperative ventures, but the text is garbled with many mis-spellings and unclear names.
Great Liners Sail Today With Veterans
New York reports veterans boarding great liners for wartime service as diesels replace older ships. 2,400 Pennsylvania and other crews depart on ships including the Cu dard Huer and Caledonia, as Navy veterans ready for the Mediterranean patrol and convoy duties.
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Yenuito
Benne
Big meeting at Clear Creek spring drive to fund facilities
A large gathering is planned at Clear Creek Mountain Springs to rally support for a Louisville and Nashville Railroad campaign. Local leaders, church groups, and prominent citizens form a campaign committee to raise funds for water, sewerage, property improvements, and facilities for teachers and guests at the springs. The drive will spread across Kentucky with events and donations sought through next week.
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Clear Creek Mountain Springs
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Mir
Louisville and Sashville
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A. Keen
Flue Weber
Middlinshora
Clear Creek Springs
Bigovie Kiwanis Club
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Hany
Imteh
Ghear Springs
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Ube Mikhieshoro
Sind
Asand
Dldbury
You Houwardy
Juliet de
Lacol Sebinity
Alb. Gipstay
Ron
Hill
Millulesborn
J. Asher
Henry Mora
Dy. M. Brandenburg
Pineville
Bere
Tull County
Hell County
Kentucky
Thme
Tome
Yale to Dedicate Phipps Field At West Point Meet
Yale plans a dedication ceremony for Phipps Field during the football meet with West Point. A large athletic complex funded by the Coxe family will provide training space for track, baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse, and tennis, with a monumental entrance and new facilities to support Yale teams.
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Phipps
West Point
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Goles
TS Goeed
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Ennipetitian Oa Hong Tate
Don Hadi
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Yale Meir
Poly
Phipps Wield
Charles Coxe
Yale Isthl
Lapham Pield House
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