Debated religion in politics as Al Smith nomination sparks divides
Letters from readers discuss Democratic support for Al Smith, religious influence in voting, and criticism of Republicans. Debates touch on Tammany, Loe, and fears of religion guiding policy amid calls for unity and faith in government.
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Democratic Perty
Houston
al al Smith
Tam
Ariki
Nenti
Mabel Willebrandt
Daugherty
al Smith
Campaign reflections on presidential candidates and public strength
A reflective pamphlet like message critiques two presidential contenders and their public personas. It argues voters should study records, avoid glamor, and prefer cautious leaders over dramatic figures, comparing personalities to historical or archetypal heroes and urging scrutiny of deeds over image.
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Engias
Herb
Anti-Bank
Belgium
Democratic critique of Smith and Hoover Democrats in Illinois and South Carolina
The piece argues that Smith bears responsibility for Norton’s New York appointments and frames the Hoover Democrats as obstructive. It suggests Illinois district politics favor Republicans and asserts that Democrats cannot win in a 90 percent Black district. It also mocks religious and ethnic arguments, notes Catholic and Jewish figures, and urges Democrats to back Smith as the strongest nominee and to unite behind him.
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James
Cox
Augusta - Hoover Club
Georgia
Smith
Ilinois
Hoover
Tlinois
Hoover Democrata
Madden
Hoover Democrats
South Carolina
Norton
New York
South ‘Carolina
Wilson
Davis
Boston
Harding
Italy
Xing
Mussolini
Ialy
Nnzio
Vatican
F Smith
United States Supreme Court
Jesus
Oregon
Supreme Court
Democrata
Demostats
Cation Gining Report Confirms County Cotton Ginnings
The government cotton ginning report for Athen County shows a total of 12.964 bales produced to date. The data reflects prior months and indicates ongoing ginning activity with steady output levels for the period observed.
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Rey Dort
Athen County
Orti
Eecreeentrae
Fallaw Rites Held After Short Illness
Abner P. Fallaw 78 died at home in North Augusta after a brief illness. Survived by wife Anna Steinbeck Fallaw. son A David Fallaw. four daughters Anna Jeannine, Yoo, Mrs. W L Franklin and Mrs Wesley Vance. grandchildren. Funeral Friday at First Baptist Church in Aiken with Rev McLean officiating. Honorary pallbearers listed.
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Pee ‘McLean
Offi- Acti
T. Be “Hallman
Mr. Freeman
E. E. Woodward
Sahuerns
Head
T. F. Coward
J. L. Derrick
J.-H. Burckhalter
Walter
Pee
Hite
Dr”. Baker
Marshall Franklin
W. A Greene
GH. Seago
Henderson Seeks Re election Mayor of Aiken
Announcement by Frank P Henderson seeking re election as mayor of the City of Aiken subject to Aiken Municipal Club rules pledging to abide by primary results and support the nominees thereof in a formal civic notice.
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City of
Aiken
Candidacies for Alderman in Aiken City Fractured Pledge Text
A series of pre election announcements from multiple candidates for Alderman in the City of Aiken. Each pledges to abide by primary results and support the nominees under the Aiken Municipal Club rules. Names include FELENKE STRUBES R TILLMAN DYCHES HENRY HOLLEY DHAVAN Barmewrae B F ETHEREDGE H G ANDERSON and T G CARRENTER.
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City of Aiken
City of
Aiken
Reeset
T. G. Carrenter
Aiken Public Works Commissioner Announces Candidacy
Wessels announces candidacy for Commissioner of Public Works in Aiken. He pledges to follow primary rules and regulations and to support the nominee, asserting commitment to city service and municipal duties.
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Aguimet
Aiken Standard
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B. F
Etheredge
Davin Wiseburg
H. G. Anderson
Broad St
McNess
Aiken ‘County
Furst and Thomas
Dept. Ill
Freeport
Herbert Egyles
Aiken, S. C
Magnolia Inn
Steifeltown
D. R. Burton
Stiefeltown
Milledge Drass
S. C
Nollie Robinson
Aiken County
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Puhlic Works
Southern
Bell Telephone “and Telegraph Company
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Te Pagal
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Fisher
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Hallman-Johnson Motor Co
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