Peculiar 1929 patterns loom over 1930 elections in Virginia
Washington editors analyze 1929 political shifts including the tariff dispute, anti-Smith coalition, and Virginia race implications for the 1930 House and Senate contests. Observers weigh Hoover’s southern gains, GOP realignments, and potential coalitions shaping the election map.
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James L. West
Associated Press
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Virginia
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New York City
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Idaho
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Iowa
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Norris
Congress
Railroads Embrace Efficiency Amid Tracks Decline
The article notes U S railroads totaling about 25 billion dollars invested since 1922 pursue equipment upgrades and safety devices. Despite rising efficiency few new miles were built after 1902 and postwar traffic relies on limited spur lines.
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United States
Valley counties lead Alabama cotton yields in 1929 28
Tennessee Valley counties move into first ranking in Alabama cotton yields for 1929 and 1928 per a Commerce Department chart. The Bureau of the Census released a preliminary report on cotton ginned by county in Alabama with state totals published December 20, noting running bases and exclusion of linters.
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Valley Counties
Alabama
Commerce Department
Tennessee Valley
Department of Commerce
Washington
Bureau of the Census
Guard shot as two convicts attempt escape at Missouri penitentiary
Jefferson City, Mo. Dec 30. A tower guard John T. Bradley was stabbed and a convict Virgil Davis shot during a failed escape by two convicts from the Missouri state penitentiary. Bradley lies in hospital with a slashed abdomen and head wounds. Davis has buckshot wounds. Hensen was captured nearby.
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Jefferson City
Missouri State Penitentiary
John T. Bradley
Virgil Davis
Bradley
Davis
Clarence Hensen
Hensen
Priest couple return from Nashville weekend visit
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Priest have returned from Nashville where they stayed with his brother and sister. An investment note urges Decatur real estate purchases with promising dividends in future years.
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Nashville
Mrs.h. M. Priest
Decatur Real Estate
Legion Dues Delinquent January Urged By Post
American Legion members urged to pay delinquent dues as of January 1. Members should send checks to post adjutant D. A. Draper or to post commander J. W. Timberlake. A summer membership drive tied to the Fourth of July boosted ex servicemen joining the post.
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American Legion
D. A. Draper
J. W. Timberlake
The
Post
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce to Elect Board
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce will elect an executive board for the first half of 1930 this week. W L Morris president says a membership meeting will be called to choose the six month term and committees for program and finance begin work on the 1930 activities outline. Announcement of the meeting date will follow later this week.
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Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
W. L. Morris
Morris
Morrison Dies After Illness in Somerville
T B Morrison aged 69 died Tuesday at the home of Will Barber near Bluff City after an illness. Funeral services were held Thursday with interment at Nichols Cemetery near Belle Mina. A former Illinois resident, he had lived with Barber for four years and is survived by several children.
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Somerville
T. B. Morrison
Will Barber
Bluff City
Nichols
Belle Mina
Morrison
Illinois
Flames Destroy Residence On Water Street In Fire
Fire at 1 20 o clock destroyed a home on Water street and a nearby warehouse. The warehouse held hay and lumber. damage estimated in the thousands. Firemen could not determine the fire's origin.
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Water Street
West Returns Home After Christmas Visit
W. A. West came back to his Neill area home after spending the Christmas holidays with his daughter Mrs. B. T. Howell.
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W. A. West
Neill
Mrs. B. T. Howell
Tala Birell Charms Viennese Theatergoers
The Viennese actress Tala Birell enchants local audiences with her beauty and grace as her stage presence draws applause across the city.
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Tala Birell
No Dishwashing And No Bother Phone And Eat
Charles Town West Virginia residents seek a passive community kitchen plan to free women from cooking duties. A white kitchen on the city outskirts would use electric refrigeration and expert cooks with meals delivered by order for homes schools offices and workplaces to save families money and cut kitchen labor.
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Charles Town
W. Va
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Alfriend
Spirit of Jefferson
Policy loans to be available again for ex service members
Government adjusted compensation insurance restores policy loans with certificates for ex service men and women. Certificates issued to veterans will be usable again on the first of the year and increase in value annually.
Davis Couple Move to Brooksville Home
Mr and Mrs Louis Davis left Thursday for Brooksville to establish a new home. The notice expresses regret at their departure and urges readers to support the effort to achieve a successful relocation.
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Somerville
Louis Davis
Brooksville
McCall Supports Democratic Loyalty in Alabama Candidacy Rules
Alabama Attorney General Charlie C. McCall endorses party loyalty and adherence to Democratic rules after the state Democratic committee raised candidate bars for anti-Smith figures. He urges members to fight within established guidelines, warning against desertion and urging unity for a militant, loyal party. The piece emphasizes the Democratic party as the white man’s party with equal rights to all and special privileges to none.
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Charlie C. McCall
Alabama
State Democratic Committee
State Democratic Executive Committee
Carter
Democratic Party
Democratic Executive Committee
Salvation Army Officials Eye Decatur Field Reestablishment
Captain Talmage Welcher of the Salvation Army divisional headquarters spent the day in Decatur visiting civic and charity groups to discuss reestablishing Army work in the area. Reports will follow from the Birmingham offices.
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Talmage Welcher
Salvation Army
Decatur
Thn Army
Welcher
Birmingham
Rabies Found In Dog Linked To Bite Case
Examination at the state laboratory by Dr Burkett of Colbert County found rabies in a dog’s head. The animal, owned by B F Berry of Tuscumbia Route 1, had bitten a young son on December 12 and died December 25.
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Burkett
Colbert County
B. F. Berry
Tuscumbia
Mr. Berry
Rabies Treatment Issued to County Health Official
Anti rabies treatment was ordered Sunday for Dr W D Bard County Health Officer Lauderdale County. No history provided in the telegraphic request for the treatment.
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W. D. Bard
Lauderdale County
Schools Re-Open For Spring Term
Work was resumed in a city school of Decatur and rural schools today. Officials expect county school enrollment for spring term to rise over the fall term.
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Decatur
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