Smith Victory Shapes New York Politics and Prohibition
Al Smith's campaign success shifts power in New York politics with Tammany’s decline and Hylan ousted. The governor gains momentum toward a possible senate bid and 1928 presidential run while party loyalty shapes enforcement struggles in Philadelphia and ongoing Prohibition battles.
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Smith
Hylan
Hylanjem
Novemex
Frank BD. Water
Itis Oh
Segiarisien
Tammany
Ted
al Smith
Democratic Party
Senate
James Wadsworth
Hts
Jimmy” Walker
New York
Col Ezra Fuller dies ending longest Army career
Col Ezra B Fuller died last week at Leavenworth ending a career of over fifty years in the U S Army. A Civil War veteran who entered service at 16 in 1864 and West Point graduate of 1873, he rode for dispatches to Fort Ellis in 1877 under Col Miles. The famed 350 mile ride took just under five days.
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Ezra B. Fuller
United States Army
For Leavenworth
West Point
Cavalry
Lieut. Fuller
Joseph
Nez Perces
Col
Miles
Montana
Fort Ellis
Inequality in County Assessments Cited by Chester Reporter
The Cuarteston News and Courier notes South Carolina county tax disparities. It cites figures from an Atlanta bond house showing Charleston County valuation at 6.44 million on an actual value of 30 million, and Sumter County 9.99 million on 100 million. The report argues for equal tax basis to spread the load fairly.
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South Carolina
Cuarteston News and Courier
Atlanta
Sumter
South Rolina
Chester
World’s march southward sparks Tennessee strike
From The Nashville Banner the article notes a worldwide movement pushing southward and highlights the heat in Tennessee for action. It mentions marketable value and a sense of urgency in striking while conditions are favorable.
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Nashvile Banner
Tennessee
Piedmont Farmers Urged to Form Intermediate Credits Bank
Congressman J J Mc Swain of the Fourth Carolina district proposes organizing an Intermediate Credits Bank to aid Piedmont South Carolina farmers. He says stock subscription of 256000 is needed and that local banks would process papers for transfer to the national bank, unlocking funds from the Federal Land Bank to advance crops. The move is seen as a potential remedy for farmer distress following a death in the area though concrete steps remain unlearned.
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Piedmont
South Carolina
J. J. McSwain
Fourth Carolina
Greenville
McSwain
Intermediate Credits Bank
Federal Land Bank
McLawin
United States
Piedmond
Prohibition Symbol Plums and Grapes In Comment
The St Paul Dispatch notes a grape as Bacchus symbol and a plum as symbol of Prohibition, reflecting satirical commentary on temperance era signaling.
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St. Paul Dispatch
Pellagra Patients Share Recovery Notes From Texas
A letter from W C Rountree of Texarkana and reports from Mrs Edna Murphy of De Kalb and Mrs L H Young of Yantis describe dramatic relief after Pellagra Treatment. They note initial nervous symptoms and weight loss with eventual weight gain and restored health.
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W. C. Rountree
M. D
Texarkana
Texas
Edna Murphy
de Kalb
L. H. Young
Yantis
Hehere
Mule Owner Colonel Springa Keeps Watch Over 408 Mules
The article portrays Colonel Springa who runs extensive cotton plantations and related industries from mills to oleomargarine plants. He personally knows each mule by name and visits farms to check on workers and their families. His care for animals stands out amid his broad business empire and strict discipline for mule mistreatment.
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Arcane Ater
Springa
Busy with Bootleggers Overshadows Bank Bandit Risks
The piece argues prohibition law enforcement diverts police from more serious crimes like bank robbery and murder. It notes bankers seek protection yet face limited government aid while millions are spent pursuing bootleggers. The author cites threat of removal influencing police focus.
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W. Howe
Farmers See Farming Compared to Business Gamble
Town men compare farming to business with gamble like wheat corn hogs and cattle. They note the farmer bears a yearly cycle and faces a long wait to realize returns.
First Charter Forms New Kor Creek Church
A community petition led to the Kor Creek church forming a new congregation. The charter granted includes the ordination approval for Nathan Langston to preach the Gospel, reflecting the era’s limited educational facilities and dedication to Christian service.
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Atression
Kor Creek
Nathan Langston
Aged Woman Once a Confederate Spy Dies in New York
Virginia Moon, 81, famed as a Southern belle and Confederate spy nicknamed Miss Ginger, is found dead in a Greenwich Village apartment. Friendless, she died last Friday and her body was cremated Sunday. Letters from 1902 recount dispatches, arrests, and praises from Jefferson Davis.
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New York
Virginia B. Moon
Greenwich Village
W. J. Baer
Miss Moon
Martha — Sawyers
Memphis
Miss Sawyers
Southland
Baer
Union Line
Cincinnati
C. Kemper
General Grant
Oliver Jones
Virginia Warner
Jefferson Davis
Hollywood
Why brides wear white and men wear black in weddings
A teacher explains why brides wear white as a symbol of happiness, while a bright boy asks why men often wear black at weddings, prompting a light classroom moment.
Judge Denies Stay in York Robbery Case
In York on Monday Judge Featherstone refused to suspend a robbery sentence for two white men and noted the court had just sentenced a black defendant for the same offense. The piece argues the thief should face full penalties regardless of race.
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General Butler
Navy
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Jor
Thokindonid
Charleston
John J. McSwain
Ars Bas
Nathen Bangston
Christian Service
HE Was
O.K
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Ford Cars
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