Mrs Langley Nominated for Congress in Kentucky Tenth
Pikeville Ky Aug 7 Mrs John W Langley wins the Republican nomination for congress in the tenth district over incumbent A J Kirk The race signals support for her husband who is serving a two year term in the Atlanta penitentiary for violating prohibition laws Langley previously represented the district in Congress for 20 years Mrs Langley was born Katherine Gudee of Asheboro North Carolina daughter of the late James M Gudger Jr a former representative in the Tenth North Carolina district
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Pikeville
John W. Langley
Tenth
A. J. Kirk
Langley
Atlanta
Katherine Gudee
Ashele
N. C
James M. Gudger, Jr
North Carolina
Sheriff Slain in Virginia Courthouse Duel
In Clintwood Dickinson County Virginia on the courthouse steps Sheriff C P Fleming is killed and U S revenue officer James S Mullins is wounded fatally in a wild west style gun battle amid a dispute over whiskey case authority. The exchange left Fleming dead and Mullins likely to die from a bullet to the abdomen.
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Inson City
Tenn
Clintwood
Dickinson County
Virginia
Ward
Cc. P. Fleming
James S. Mullins
United States Revenue
Fleming
Mullins
The Press of Liberty and Righteous Courage
A Covina California Citizens piece from June 1926 celebrates the Press as time’s greatest gift guiding humanity from ignorance to wisdom. It extols journalism’s power to unmask frauds, defend justice, and promote liberty, peace, and righteous progress.
Home Sweet Home Burglar’s Last Confession
A burglar slips into a house but is deterred by a sleeping woman’s warning about muddy shoes. He leaves without stealing, then returns to the night with a tear, admitting the place reminds him of home. The scene ends with the burglar chosen not to rob the home.
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Pitt Panther
Hrifty
Charles William
Somnamalist Bride Refuses Ceremony Details
A witty dialogue captures a couple where the bride admits she is a somnamalist, prompting a humorous exchange about marrying and choosing churches. The unnamed speakers joke about differing beliefs and timing, turning the moment into a lighthearted, theatrical vignette.
Surprise Birthday Party Honors Jim Rivers at Sproles Home
A Tuesday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sproles celebrated Jim Rivers birthday with a watermelon cake and ice cream. Guests included Clara Henley Marguerite Hughes Temperance Hughes Mary Frick Wilhelmina Hydrick Mary Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sproles, Mrs. Jim Rivers, Jesse Butt and Rob Rivers.
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J. A. Sproles
Jim Rivers
Jim
Clara Henley
Marguerite Hughes
Temperance Hughes
Mary Frick
Wilhelmina Hydrick
Mary Matthews
Jesse Butt
Rob Rivers
Peay Renominated For Tennessee Governorship
Returns from Thursday's primary indicate Governor Austin P. i has been renominated over opponent M Allister by about 8000 votes. A separate item notes a film director guiding a Russia scene with extras urged to wear fur overcoats. An North Carolina livestock labor shortage looms with farmers advised on cost of a work animal up to 150 dollars.
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Tennessee
Austin i
M Allister
Russia
North Carolina
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India
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Carolina Stores
Carolina
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Post’s
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Daniel Boone
Carolina Special
Peay
Standard Oil Company
William Stores Inc
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Charles William Stores
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