Governor Smith Attacks GOP Records in Past Years
MO Les Sov. Smith delivers a scathing critique of the Republican record over seven and a half years. He alleges corruption and calls for accountability while addressing a large Shrine Temple crowd before continuing his campaign with two more speeches slated in St. Paul and Milwaukee.
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Thomas J. Walsh
Burton K. Wheeler
Daugherty
Harding-Coolidge
New York
St. Paul
Milwaukee
United States
Hoover
Democrats Organize Campaign in Decatur On Thursday
Democratic leaders in Morgan County announce a city and county drive to rally support for all nominees from president to constable. The Decatur meeting at Railroad Street City Hall is set for 7:80, with a plan to reorganize the county committee and replace any nominees not backing the ticket. All Democrats urged to attend.
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Decatur
Railroad Street City Hall
City of Star
Morgan County
Railroad Street City
Ranio
A. Lynne
State Democratic Executive Committee
Courthouse Parley Not Held In Morgan County
Thomas A Bowles president of the commission said no conference was scheduled yesterday or in the immediate future between the county commission and the board of revenues. Rumors claimed a meeting to settle differences over courthouse building funds, but no details of any agreement exist.
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On House Commission
Morgan County Board of Revenue
Court House
Thomas A. Bowles
Comission
Commission
Board of Revenues
Ellen Blythe Mirs Dies After Illness at 52 in Leighton
Funeral services were held at 2 PM in the Leighton Methodist church for Mrs Ellen Blythe 52 who died Monday night at Benevolent Hospital. Burial followed at King cemetery Leighton. Survived by husband Rev Blythe five sons one daughter two sisters five brothers and many friends mourn her loss.
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Leighton
Ellen Blythe
Benevolent Hospital
King Cemetery
V. Blythe
James Blythe
CourtTind
Delony Blythe
Birmingham
Elbridge
Eugene
Augusta
Austinville
Mrs. Georgia Patterson Treated at Baugh’s Infirmary
Mrs. Georgia Patterson was taken to Baugh's infirmary yesterday for treatment. The short report notes her condition and ongoing medical attention.
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Georgia Patterson
Baugh’s Infirmary
Degrees Conferred by Pythian Lodge
Degrees on several candidates were conferred last night by members of Hermione No. 16 Egisir of Pythias. Following the session social hour was one when refreshments were served.
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Hermione No. 16
Egisir
Pythias
Night Riders Indicted in Belmont County Lynching Attempt
Belmont County grand jury indicts John Egerhardt of Barton for riotous conspiracy after a mob of about 20 night riders abducted Lester Berry and Goldie Wheeler, dangled them from trees near Barton, with Berry's sweetheart Hannah Gallagher escaping. Egerhardt expected to be arrested. maximum penalty two years in state prison.
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ST. Clairsville
Ohio
Lester Berry
Goldie Wheeler
Barton
Belmont County Grand
John Egerhardt
Hannah Gallagher
Berry
Seber
Wheeler
Gallagher
Egerhardt
Attendance big at revival meet at First Christian Church
The revival attracted strong crowds as Rev. T. C. Slaughter preached on The Power of the Word of God from Second Timothy. Special music directed by Mrs. Otto and led by Ernest McCulloch complemented evening services at 7:30 each night with invitations extended to the public.
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First Christian Church
Mit
T. C. Slaughter
Otto
Ernest McCulloch
Slaughter
God
Frost Debate Rages Among Local Planters
Local planters debated whether today's cool snap produced frost. In parts of the county, observers noted Leo as a possible frost indicator.
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Leo
Lodge to Meet Bessie Rebe Lodge No. 61
Bessie Rebe Lodge No. 61 schedules regular session at 7:30 this evening with a social hour after the meeting. The notice mentions witches as part of the event.
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Bessie Rebe
State Officer Checks Brakes Lights in Alabama Patrol
State Officer Miller of the Alabama highway department is in Desntur inspecting brakes and lights of motorists and watching speeders. The patrol notes new regulations on lights and penalties for violations. About 21 arrests have been made in this territory with defendants cited to justice of the peace courts.
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Miller
Alabama Highway Department
Desntur
State Highway Department
Alabama
Justice of the Peace
People Endorse Straight Democratic Ticket at City Hall Meeting
About 300 to 400 delegates gathered at Railroad Street City Hall on Monday night to back a resolution for voting the democratic ticket straight through. The motion to stand was proposed by Dr. W. Bean with the resolution urged by H. A. Skeggs. only a few opposed and those in county office contests.
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Railroad Street City Hall
H. A. Skeggs
W. Bean
Fashville
Baptist Workers Meeting Called for Morgan County Churches
Rev. C. D. Boozer, chairman, urges all executive committee members of the Morgan County Baptist Association to attend the meeting at Hartselle Baptist Church starting 9 o’clock next Tuesday morning. Important business will be transacted and members urged to bring assigned committee names if not yet named.
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C. D. Boozer
Morgan county"Baptist Association
Hartselle
Price Leads Morgan County Democrats at Campaign Meet
About 300 supporters gathered at Rail road street city hall to hear W. T. Price elected permanent chairman and Julian Harris named secretary of the campaign. D. C. Almon urged voting the ticket from president to constable and cleaning house by removing nominees not backing Alfred B. Smith. The group pledged immediate county organization with three voters per beat to direct the drive.
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Railroad Street
Morgan County
W. T. Price
Democratic County Committee
Julian Harris
Decatur
Bryan McAfee
Price
Priceville
Democratic Party
Alfred B. Smith
Constable
Judge Almon
Woodrow Wilson
Gov. Smith
Almon
Smith
Hoover
Concrete Road Between Decatur and Athens Opens
The seven mile concrete highway between Decatur and Athens is now in use per Chambers Bus Line. Daily seven trips run Athens to Decatur with about 30 minutes travel. Half the Decatur to Athens distance is paved now with the rest to be set before final hard surface.
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Athens
Chambers
Bee Line
Ncessary
Keller Memorial Bridge
Chambers Lines
Decatur
Appeal Continues for Railroad Pension Insurance Plan
W D Moore Louisville and Nashville engineer leads local shop staff in push for a railroad employee pension insurance plan. An October 1 cutoff blocks men over 45 and requires medical exams. plan promises disability protection and a pension at 65 or upon leaving the company, funded by Inter-Southern Life of Louisville.
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W. D.'. Moore
Louisville ,& Nashville
Moore
Ee Ee Inter-Southern Life of
Louisville
Thomas says salary paid by utility interests under investigation
The federal commission examined records showing a 666 dollar monthly salary paid to Thomas from July 1, 1927, to July 1, 1928 by utility interests. He reported also receiving a separate salary while engaging in public relations for utilities.
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Ington
Y Alhcee
Federal Commission
Investon Power Utilities
The
Star
Banka
Phomtin Lesti
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