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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1928
Page
3
Washington Oct 9 The presidential race enters a decisive phase as managers target key voter blocs. Organized labor ranks among the most important groups, with major bodies like the American Federation of Labor shaping efforts to sway ballots toward the national ticket.
The railroad brotherhoods sit neutral while unions weigh records for their members. Some leaders back Republican Hoover, others promote Democratic Smith. Labor federations discuss endorsements, with Green and Tobin among figures weighing labor’s stance. Both campaigns press organized workers to back their candidate.
Political observers predicted a record statewide turnout in New York City for November after the first registration day. A total of 270,254 people registered last night across the five boroughs, far above the 1924 registration figures.
Secretary Russell T. Fisher notes mills achieving month long and multi month periods without lost time accidents. New England Southern mills at Lowell with 400 workers report eighteen months without such accidents. Luther Manufacturing at Fall River with 500 workers has had only one lost time accident in 810 days. Kilburn Mills at New Bedford with 1,300 workers faced a strike but then completed another stretch without incidents.
The first day registered 190 350 voters as registration continues through the week. Workers from both Republican and Democratic parties pressed to maximize turnout and achieve full registration.
An advertisement urges Capudine as a fast acting nerve relief remedy for high nerve strain and pain. It promotes two teaspoonfuls in water for quick soothing effects, claims no stomach upset, no habit forming drugs, and lists 80¢ and 60c sizes available at drug stores.
The text argues that despite benefits nearly doubling since the law's inception, accident rates have not fallen as expected. It notes the current rate is slightly below the 1912 level due to a reduction in both the number and severity of accidents offsetting the higher cost.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce received two appeals for aid in obtaining cotton pickers and maize headers. A wire from O'Donnell said 1,000 workers are needed in that vicinity, while Petersburg reports 500 workers could find steady employment there.
Salt Lake City Utah Oct 9 United States Senator Reed Smoot reports his wife is seriously ill prompting public concern and attention as the nation awaits further word on her condition.
Telegraphic message from Washington reports Mrs Smoot in a critical condition at their Washington home after several months of serious illness.
In Bryan Texas Geronimo Martinez aged 14 and his 11 year old younger brother drowned after the older boy ran into the Brazos river to save his sibling. Their bodies were recovered and sent to Kingsville for burial.
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