Milam County Dems rebuke Ku Klux ad over Smith clash
In Cameron Enterprise a half page unsigned ad by the Klan attacks Governor Smith over religion and prohibition. The Herald prints a counter reply and Milam Democrats vow to uphold religious liberty and voters’ duty on November 6. The column includes past Milam County election figures and asserts the Knights of Columbus oath.
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Oak Town
J.B. W
Cameron Enterprise
Ku Klux Klan
Smith
United States
Milam County
The
Herald
Enterprise
Ku Klux
Party
John W. Davis
LaFollette
Knights of Columbus
Milam
Knight of Columbus
Gillis Speaks For Ticket In Palestine
W. G. Gillis left Cameron for Palestine where on Wednesday afternoon he addressed a large Democratic crowd for the national ticket. He has recently spoken in Lockhart and Milam County and will speak for Governor Smith in Caldwell under Burleson county Democrats. Senator Buchannan will also speak at Caldwell.
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W .G. Gillis
Cameron
Palestine
Judge Gillis
Lockhart
Milam County
Caldwell
Smith
Democrats
Burleson County
Buchannan
Taking Testimony Starts in Baggett Murder Case
Up to Thursday morning six witnesses had been examined in State of Texas versus W N Baggett over Aubrey Batey’s churchyard knife fatality. Baggett faces murder charges for the August 5 1928 death at Sand Grove Church as jurors and crowds attend.
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State of Texas
W. N. Baggett
Aubrey Batey
Henderson
Kidd
Baggett
Jack Lewis
Sand Grove
Batey
W. C. Henderson
Port Sullivan
J. M. Weems
Belmen
Notice of Omission In This Week's Issue
Brief notice explains space constraints have limited news matter this week and promises full coverage in the upcoming issue.
Cone Implement Company announces harvest implements line
In this issue a partial notice from Cone Implement Company introduces International Harvester Company tools. Next week will present two more pages detailing Cameron's new firm and its plans.
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Conemplement Company
International Harvester Company
Cameron
Moody to confront Borah in Dallas Saturday night
Governor Moody plans to answer Senator Borah in Dallas on Saturday night arguing Borah harms Wilson and the South. He criticizes Borah as an enemy and unwelcome mediator in Texas party affairs.
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Senator Borah
Idaho
Woodrow Wilson
Texas
Moody
Dallas
Borah
Wilson
South
Barry Miller Rally Draws Thousands in Cameron
Lieut. Governor Barry Miller spoke to an estimated 4000 gathered in Cameron on Friday night urging democracy. The event, preceded by music from the Pioneer Band, drew one of the county’s largest crowds, with Miller later hosted at a local home.
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Barry Miller
Cameron
Pioneer Band
New York
Miller
None But Americans on Guard in Cameron ad
A Cameron Enterprise ad attacks Alfred E. Smith’s candidacy arguing Catholics cannot be Americans. It cites Washington, Civil War, World War figures including Dougherty, Moylan, Barry, Sheridan, Meade, Lincoln, and Denby data to defend Catholics’ patriotism while labeling Hoover Democrats as un-American. continues on page six.
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George Washington
Washngton
Washington
Chark Dougherty
James Hughes
Dean Moriarity
William Hennessy
Jer Miah Driscoll
Daily
John Finch Thomas Gillen
General S. Moylan
Barry Th
Hoover Democrats
Smith
Lincoln
Sheridan
Meades Herman
Lane
Sickles
Shields
Duell Vulligan
Meagher
Rosecrans
Longstreet
Beauregard
Wilson
Denby
United States
Mexico
Rally at Sharpe for Beat 5 Thursday Night
A Democratic rally for Beat 5 at Sharpe on Thursday night aims to draw hundreds with music by the Pioneer Band of Cameron and talks by T. B. Henderson Jr., Judge W. G. Gillis, and Hon. A. Wallace. Judge John Watson cannot attend due to a district court night session. Voters from Cameron and the county are expected to support the national ticket and party nominees.
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Beat 5
Sharpe
Central Committee
Cameron
T. 8. Henderson, Jr
W. G. Gillis
A. Wallace
John Watson
District Court
Ben Arnold
A. J. Lewis
Meyers to Meet H Karhunsaari in Cameron Thursday
Meyers of Houston meets Henry Karhunsaari of Cameron in a Thursday night wrestling bout at Wayside Inn. Promotions begin Friday and Saturday with advertising material. Meyers, a Texas favorite, aims to beat the Mighty Finn, while Karhunsaari has backers who claim he has faced the world’s best. The match opens Cameron’s wrestling season and draws fans nationwide to the fall and winter renewal.
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Tee Meyers
Houston
Henry Karhunsaari
Cameron
Wayside Inn
Meyers
Texas
Finn
Karhansaari
Lewis and Watson Praise Governor Smith in Ben Arnold Meeting
Hon A J Lewis and Hon John Watson addressed hundreds in Ben Arnold praising Governor Smith and the national ticket. Judge Watson argued prohibition and religious intolerance must end, saying Smith would enforce prohibition better than Coolidge. Judge Nolte of Ben Arnold attended.
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Ben Arnold
A. J. Lewis
John Watson
Governor Smith
Judge Watson
Smith
Coolidge
Mr. Lewis
Judge O
Graf Zeppelin Delivers Mail to Mrs Mitchell
The Graf Zeppelin, transatlantic mail service, brings a post card from William Dittman of Boch to his cousin Mrs A F Mitchell. The Mitchells will send a reply by the Graf Zeppelin. Postage costs 50 cents, higher than regular rates.
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Graf Zepplin
William Dittman
Boch
Germany
A F. Mitchell
Democracy Rally in Burlington Supports Governor Smith
A large Burlington crowd heard Democratic speakers led by Judge W G Gillis Judge John Watson and O L Kidd discuss Governor Alfred E Smith's candidacy. Sam Hefley called the meeting to order as the Pioneer Band played Sidewalks of New York and a six foot photo of Smith adorned the stage.
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Alfred E. Smith
Burlington
W. G. Gillis
John Watson
O. L. Kidd
Milam County
Cameron
New York
Sam Hefley
Mr. Hefley
B. P. Matocha
W. G. Gillie
J. B White
Democratic Executive Committee
Jeff T. Kemp
Governor Smith
Matocha
Paul Webb Addresses 10 Democrats in Gause
Hon. Paul Webb city attorney spoke to a large audience in Gause on Saturday urging the election of Governor Smith to the presidency. Webb defended Smith’s record on campaign issues and stated religion should not be an electoral issue.
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Paul Webb
Smith
Webb
Gause
New York
Rum rings oppose Smith as Freeman warns in Milano speech
Hon J. K. Freeman told a large Democratic gathering in Milano that whiskey rings in and out of major cities threaten the Democratic ticket. He said bootleggers have capital and corrupt influence reaching law enforcement, and Governor Smith pledges to enforce liquor laws and stamp out the crime.
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North
J. K. Freeman
Milano
Smith
Freeman
Three Day Rodeo Opens With Big Entry in Lawless Field
The first performance of the three day annual rodeos was held Thursday afternoon in Lawless Green Field. Manager Mack Akers arranged opening details. There will be no night shows and the carnival grounds offer evening entertainment. The event features many entrants and strong stock including outlaw horses and steers.
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Lawless Green Field
Mack Akers
Business Men Back Rodeo Support in Cameron
Cameron businessmen and firms led by H. M. Akers donate to fund the annual Rodeo prizes and Legion expenses. Local banks, utilities, stores, garages, and service companies across Cameron are thanked for contributions enabling the event’s financial success.
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ATB Legion
H. M. Akers
Cameron Firms
Legion
Mr. Akers
The
Herald
Coca Cola Bottling Works
A. P. Mitchell
Citizens National Bank
Waco visitors Tuesday include three local women
Mrs. S. A. Cottle Mrs. James Coleman and Mrs. J. L. Clinton traveled to Waco for a visit on Tuesday.
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S. A. Cottle
James Coleman
J. L. Clinton
Waco
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