New York Democrats nominate Smith and attack tariffs
The New York Democrats nominate Al Smith for governor over Hearst and prioritize tariff reform as the campaign’s chief issue. They denounce the Fordney McCumber tariff, claim Congress betrayed the public by enriching special interests, and warn of economic harm to New York State and New York City’s commerce, including a projected $330 million yearly burden.
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New York
Congress
United States
New York Tribune
New York State
New York City
The American Croesus and Other Notable Vignettes
The article notes Henry Ford as the richest man, estimated at about five percent of 2 billion dollars, and discusses his wealth as a force for employment and production. It contrasts Ford with Rockefeller and Carnegie methods, and mentions education funded by their gifts. It also recounts Sevrino Cabral’s moonshine tragedy and the betel nut habit among orientals, reflecting on self destruction as a human trait.
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Henry Ford
Wall Street Journal
Croesus
Journal
Ford
Mr. Ford
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Sevrino Cabral
Orient
New York in 1926 Celebrates 300th Founding Anniversary
The 1926 anniversary for New York City recalls Peter Minuit buying Manhattan for 26 dollars. Today Manhattan’s assessed land value runs to 6 billion. The piece notes rapid stock exchange activity with 21,775,038 shares traded in September, and contrasts cross national taxes and ancient standards of measures. It also cites pet demand trends, especially pigeons priced from five dollars to fifteen hundred dollars.
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New York City
Peter Minuit
Manhattan Island
New Amsterdam
New York Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
Frank D. Hutchins
Pet Dealers’ Association
ATHENS 27 YEARS AGO Ed Payne detained for liquor on Sunday
From Banner Files December 1894 a brief notes column reports Ed Payne a negro man taken by police on Sunday morning for carrying a jug of corn liquor but released due to insufficient evidence. It also mentions Col E T Brown ill with a severe cold and lists visitors Judge Joseph Henry Lumpkin of Atlanta and merchants D A Anthony and D H Winter, with Col R L J Smith of Harmony Grove discussing local court adjournment and Harmony Grove's range from Oconee river to Rabun county amid hard times.
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Banner Files
Ed Payne
Sundey
Joseph Henry Lumpkin
Atlanta
K. Lumpkin
Prince Avenue
D. A. Anthony
Winterville
D. H. Winter
R. L. J. Smith
Harmony Grove
Athens
Superior Court
Oconee River
Rabun County
Women delegates take part in state Democratic convention
The state Democratic convention marked a turning point as women attended as delegates with full rights. Mrs. Anderson of Atlanta was elected secretary of the state Democratic executive committee, noted as an experienced businesswoman. Prosperity rumors spread with railroads planning multi million dollar improvements in the South, signaling a revival in business.
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Democratic Party
Anderson
Atlanta
Democratic Executive Committee
Walker
Jim Dozier
Revered Dr E L Hill Leads Athens Church Cause
The First Presbyterian pastor Dr E L Hill has endeared himself to Athens residents across denominations. Since arriving, his influence for the Master has been felt in all walks of life, earning respect and admiration from the entire community.
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Church and of Christ
E. L. Hill
First Presbyterian Church
Athens
Cardus Aids Woman Through Change of Life Says Local Resident
Blountstown Florida Mrs Ella M Bailey describes severe weakness nervousness and chest to calm and energize after taking Cordus Cardus allegedly improved appetite sleep and spirits after one bottle and claims it helped many other women over more than forty years with widespread availability through good druggists
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Blountstown
Fla
Cardus
Ella M. Bailey
Community Leader Recognized for Commitment to Local Betterment
A respected community figure is described as a great asset to the town and ready to join all movements toward the public good. The speaker highlights his faith alignment with other churches and his willingness to support ongoing community initiatives for the benefit of people.
Jackson County Tabloid: Fair Exhibits and Local Deaths
Jackson county residents showcased a county fair with fruit and farm product exhibits. Obituaries note deaths of Mrs. Cynthia Lavendar near Lebanon, Mrs. Sanford Wilson near Commerce, Mr. W. L. Barber near Commerce, and Dr. Payne Sr. at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens. A fire damaged the Kennedy restaurant, a severe stroke hit Mr. Barber, and sorghum cane is warned to be deadly to livestock. Local pastors Rev. Burgess of Rowan and Rev. Goode of Cartesville attended a gathering in Commerce. The Mary Leila cotton mill is mentioned in Green County. additional death notices from Bold Spring are recorded.
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Jackson County
Cynthia Lavendar
Lebanon
Sanford Wilson
Commerce
W. L. Barber
Payne, Sr
St. Mary's Hospital
Athens
C. T. Burgess
Rowan
J. ™. Goode
Cartesville
Old School Baptists
W. A. Bird
Parks
Spring
Green County
W. R. Jackson
Kennedy
Ay Negro
Local Notes From Greensboro and Surroundings
Greensboro receives an order for cloth from Sears Roebuck and Company. Mr HE Oxlethres of the St Marys settlement is dead. Within twenty months fifty persons join the Perifield Baptists church. The Herald editor urges keeping politics out of the State Highway Department. Miss Dorothy Holden marries Mr Ledbetter of Florida.
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Greensboro
Sears Roebuck and Company
HE. Oxlethres
St. Mary's Settlement
Perifield Baptists Church
Herald
Dorothy Holden
Ledbetter
Florida
Labor Board Weighs Wage Increase In Executive Session
CHICAGO The railroad labor board met in executive session Friday to consider the maintenance of way workers wage increase. Indications pointed to a decision today or tomorrow as the public group pressed for a two cent increase and labor members reported an unyielding stance.
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Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
For Sale Texas Rust Proof Seed Oats and Berkshire Pigs
Orr and Co advertises for sale Rust Proof Seed Oats and full blood Berkshire pigs six weeks old. Contact Orr and Co by phone for details.
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Texas
Berkshire
Orr & Co
Ermine and Velvet Fashion Montage in Velvet and Fur
A short coat of ermine with wide flowing sleeves is paired with a black velvet skirt lined by ermine tails outlining the pockets. The ensemble presents a quaint and picturesque costume reflecting historic style in a compact stage portrait.
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Georgia
Earl B. Rraswell
Charles LE. Martin
Audit Bureau
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Bowdre’ Phinizy
H. J. Rowe
Athens Publishing Company
Athens Banner
NEW York Democracy
Uncle Sam
Hilton Young
England
Col. E. T. Brown
Savannah Morning News
South
Hubert M. Rylee
Holman
Williams Transfer & Storage CO
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Arkansas
British Columbia
California
Havana
Kentucky
Mississi
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North Carolina
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Tennessee
Virginia
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Healey Building
Atlanta, Ga
Wagenhall and Kemper
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Avery Hopwood
Colonial Theatre
Labor Board
Van-Nil
Franklin Auto Supply
College Ave
E. Kay
Ainter
Thomas Bros
F. Stevens
Stevens
Bairdstown
Just
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