Democratic platform highlights flood control and reform
A June Houston AP digest outlines party aims including flood control via water management from Great Lakes to Gulf and Atlantic, Mississippi relief, inland waterways, Colorado river projects, merit in civil service, tax cuts, and expanded transportation and labor rights. It notes governors will anchor presidential campaigns and stresses fiscal efficiency and equal carrier opportunities.
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Mississippi
Great Lakes
Gulf
Atlantic Ocean
Colorado
Colorado River
McGehee Furniture Rebuild Breaks Ground on Bank Street
H C Abshire the local contractor started tearing away debris after being awarded the Bank street rebuild contract for the McGehee Furniture company. The two structures will form one two story building with a balcony and space for additions, to be completed in about 90 days.
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H. C. Abshire
Bank Street
McGehee Furniture Company
Few Pretty Days Will Help the Crops
Morgan county farmers expect a stretch of clear weather to finish field work and bring crops into fair condition. Local agent C L Buck notes farmers are used to rain delays but plan to seize dry days to advance their planting and harvesting efforts.
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Morgan County
C. L. Buck
States tally for Smith's Democratic nomination
The states by votes for the Democratic nominee Smith are listed with figures for each state. Alabama 24 with varied splits, Arkansas 18 for Smith 17 Reed 1, California 26 for Smith 26, Georgia 28 for George 28, Illinois 58 for Smith 66 Reed 2, Indiana 30 with Smith 25 Woollen 5, Kansas 20 Smith 11 Reed 4 Ayers 3 not voting 2, Mississippi 20 Smith 9 1-2 Harrison 1-2 Bilbo 1 not voting 1, Missouri 36 Reed 36, Montana 8 Smith 8, Nebraska 16 Smith 12 Hitchcock 5, Nevada 6 Smith 6, New Jersey 28 Smith 28, New Mexico 6 Smith 6.
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Smith
Alabama
George
Hull
Woollen
Jones
Donahey
Arizona
Arkansas
Reed
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Ayers
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Harrison
Bilbo
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Hitchcock
Nevada
New Hampshire
Five Die in Labor Clash at Missouri Mine
In Minden Missouri on June 29 five men were shot and two injured as non union workers clashed with union sympathizers near Western Coal and Mining No 23 mine. About 250 union men gathered while Harry Burr trod the scene and helped restore order.
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Minden
Western Coal and Mining Company
No. 23
Harry Burr
Decatur Plans Bids For Textile Worker Housing Unit
Officials of Decatur Building and Improvement Corporation expect to ask for bids on a housing project within the coming week. Plans and specifications are decided for the second unit of houses to house textile employees.
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Decatur Building & Improvement Corporation
Joe Russell Dies Suddenly From Heart Attack
Joe Russell manager of Twin City Chevrolet with offices on Church street died Thursday following a heart attack. He was rushed to the Tennessee Valley bank building and then to Dr H D Greer’s office. Coroner W J Sparks man of Hartselle conducted a coroner’s inquest and ruled death from acute dilation of the heart. The body was taken to Browns funeral parlors and will be sent to Carrollton Georgia for interment after services. Mrs Russell’s parents from St Louis MO expected Saturday arrival to finalize arrangements.
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Twin City Chevrolet Company
Church Street
Tennessee Valley Bank
H. D. Greer
Brown
Ferry Street
W. J. Sparkman
Hartselle
Be Ra
Russell
St. Louis
AQ Farm Leaders Visit For Swan Lake Outing
About 40 farm and home demonstration agents attended a three day recreational meeting at Swan Lake under J. T. High. All area counties represented. The event blends fishing boating and business sessions with a planned Saturday close. L. N. Duncan from Auburn was expected to attend.
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Swan Lake
J. T. High
L.N. Duncan
Auburn
Alabama Ballot or Smith Surprise at National Convention
Alabama voters delivered a split result as Alfred E. Smith received a single state vote while other anti Smith candidates claimed the rest. Sam Childers cast one vote for Smith amid caucus debate. Childers said he did not run on any man’s ticket and voted per his judgment for the Democratic Party.
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Oliver S. Morton
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Alabama
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Childers
New York
Carmichael
George
Hull
Woollen
Jones
Donahey
Sam Childers
Rings
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
J. Bibb Mills
Democratic Party
Debris Removal Ordered From City Street Site
City officials ordered debris and salvage piled on the former Hotel Echole site removed at once. Property owners have been instructed to clear the material immediately.
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Hotel Echole
Farm leaders visit Swan Lake with Limestone county figures
John R. Witt and Brad Bibb, noted Limestone county residents, were among visitors today at Swan Lake. They attended events hosted by farm and home station agents on Saturday to discuss agricultural matters.
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John R. Witt
Brad Bibb
Limestone
Smith and Robinson Named Democratic National Ticket
Alfred E. Smith is chosen on the Democratic national ticket with Senator Joseph T. Robinson selected as running mate.
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Joseph T. Robinson
Alfred E. Smith
Smith Urges Day Law Change In Prohibition Telegram
Governor Smith reiterates support for changes to national prohibition, arguing for local self government and states rights to improve temperance. He says saloon should be defunct and would take oath as president to uphold the effort if elected.
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Robinson
Smith
Japanese Flood Taking Heavy Toll
A disaster report from Osaka shows at least 100 deaths in Western Japan with severe floods. Kyushu sees 1,500 houses and 70,000 acres inundated. Four thousand troops are deployed to reinforce embankments, with property damage projected to exceed 1,000,000 pounds.
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Osaka
Japan
Ie Ae
Kyushu
Arrangement Made For Financing Bonds
At a special meeting of the Decatur city council Thursday afternoon arrangements were made for temporarily financing the 000 bond issue due July 1.
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Decatur City Council
Democratic National Convention Ends in Houston Nominates Smith
The Democratic National Convention adjourned at 8 p.m. in Houston Texas naming Alfred E. Smith of New York for President and Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas for Vice President. Robinson as permanent chairman warned against altering the platform.
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Sam Houston Hall
Democratic Party
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New York
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Alain
Inbon
Senate
Smith
Kansas
Robinson
Dry Robinson
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