Chicago Negro Problem and Rival Ambitions in G O P
An Atlanta style editorial warns of a shifting Northern political power as Chicago’s district with Madden resigns grows black majorities. A colored ex-alderman seeks the Republican nomination while another black candidate considers an independent bid. The piece foresees white Democrat entry and warns of racial tension as northern blacks gain political clout.
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Chicago
Madden
Congress
South
Sob Sisters’ Brigade
Smith's Victory in California Boosts Campaign Momentum
The California primary elevates Al Smith over McAdoo backed Reed and Walsh, highlighting a split opposition and signaling a strong campaign through unity and finance. Liquor interests push to defeat the Eighteenth Amendment and elect Smith, while Tammany Hall ties hurt Smith with voters.
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al Smith
California
W. G. McAdoo
Reed
Walsh
McAdoo
Smith
Tammany Hall
High marks in highway building and toll bridges debated
The article notes 1928 highway programs surpassing prior records with over 20 000 miles of new roads and about 8 000 miles graded and drained plus maintenance on 240 000 miles. It mentions state funds at 750 million and total highway outlay over 1.3 billion with toll bridges proposed for state ownership and upgrades to public roads.
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State Highway Commission
Dorset Carter
South Canadian
Purcell
Lexington
Candidates Pace to Jury Probing Campaign Expenditures
Washington May 7. A Senate inquiry into 1928 campaign spending opened with candidates testifying or presenting figures. Norris, Curtis, Borah, Walsh, George, Goff, Hitchcock, Hull voiced positions that no agreements influenced them. Totals ranged from $6 to $11,468.67 with various items listed for each candidate.
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Washington
Senate
Steiner
Norris
Nebraska
Curtis
Kansas
Borah
Idaho
Walsh
Montana
George
Georgia
Goff
West Virginia
Hitchcock
Hull
Tennessee
Hoover
New York
Oklahoma
Missouri
District of Columbia
Coolidge
Hitchcok
Potts Keeps Colorado Relay Fame Alive At Norlin Stadium
Ada native Frank Potts, former East Central and Oklahoma star, coaches at Colorado. The Buffaloes won the fourth annual CU relay title at Norlin Stadium, setting multiple records as eight teams competed. Interment for a deceased individual is scheduled for Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Sulphur, survivors include a son and three daughters.
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Frank Potts
Ada
East Central
University of Oklahoma
University of Colorado
Denver Post
Colorado University
C. U
Norlin
Colorado Aggies
Denver University
Wyoming
Utah U
Colorado College
Colorado Teachers
Western State College
R. P. Elmore
Glendale
Ariz
G. D. Koonce
D. W. Mitchell
Midlothian
Texas
Tom Six
Maysville
Obituary for Annie High at 42 in local church services
Mrs Annie High aged 42 died Tuesday afternoon at 3 20 at a local hospital The body is held at her daughter Mrs McClure 313 West Fifth street until Thursday afternoon when funeral services will be conducted at 3 30 at the Church of Christ Rev R B McDougald officiating Interment in Rosedale cemetery Survived by husband and six children
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Annie High
McClure
West Fifth Street
Church of Christ
R. B. McDougald
Rosedale Cemetery
Mrs Alpha Neely Dies at 22 in City
Mrs Alpha Neely aged 22 died at 11 10 this morning. She lived at 419 West Tenta street. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced. Survived by her mother three brothers and one sister.
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Alpha Neely
West Tenta Street
Funeral services for Mrs Alpha Neely
Funeral services for Mrs Alpha Neely will be conducted this afternoon at 8 o'clock from the Nazarene church with Rev. R E McCain officiating. Interment will be in Rosedale cemetery.
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Alpha Neely
Nazarene Church
R. E. McCain
Rosedale Cemetery
Death of Ada resident J H Rock at 83
J H Rock aged 83 died this morning at his home 631 East Tenth Ada. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 o clock at the home conducted by Rev R B MacDougald. Interment in Rosedale cemetery. He requested no flowers be sent. He was a familiar figure to Ada residents.
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J. H. Rock
East Tenth
Mrs J C Lindsey Dies At Sulphur Hospital
Mrs J C Lindsey of Sulphur died this afternoon around 1 o'clock in a local hospital. Funeral services are listed to follow.
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J. C. Lindsey
Garter Takes Hand in Highway Firing
Oklahoma City May 4. Charles D. Carter, a highway commission member, demanded obedience to the commission and its heads as Ed Andruss, the department accountant, was discharged by secretary R L Seaman. Andruss appealed to the commission, Seaman upheld the discharge, and Carter warned no appointee will ignore orders while asserting he will remain a commissioner.
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Oklahoma City
State Highway Commission
Commission
Johnston
Charles D. Carter
Ed Andruss
Highway Department
Andruss
R. L. Seaman
Seaman
Highway Commission
Carter
Commission Takes No Action On Seaman Resignation Report
The commission took no action regarding Seaman, with reports noting his resignation is being sought.
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Seaman
Stratford Observing National Music Week Program
Stratford marks National Music Week with daily programs this week. Ada chamber of commerce leads Thursday night’s event featuring the College trio, a male quartet Canning Walters Parker Norman, Eugene Ford and Juanita Ford, with L A Ellison giving a goodwill talk. The Retail Merchants association ends the goodwill trip about 6 30 with boosters remaining for the program. The College band joins the boosters as a key feature.
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Stratford
Ada Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Hynds
C. E. Canning
L. T. Walters
Oscar Parker
Earl Norman
Eugene Ford
Juanita Ford
L. A. Ellison
Retail Merchants Association
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