Voting Halted for Delegates as Roosevelt Falls Short
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago delegates fought a long night session and three futile ballots. Roosevelt led but remained below the two thirds needed, with 682 votes on the third ballot to 190 for Smith, 101 for Garner, and other candidates trailing. Adjourned to 8:30 p.m. for further bargaining amid strong opposition from some favorite son blocs.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
New York
John N. Garner
Texas
George White
Ohio
Melvin A. Traylor
Chicago, Il
James A.reed
Kansas City
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Newton D. Baker
Cleveland
California
Garner
William McAdoo
Missouri
Reed
Gov. Murray
Oklahoma
New Yorker
Coliseum
Madison Square Garden
Indiana
North Dakota
Alaska
Smith
White
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
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Tammany
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Fey
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Alabama
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William W. Brandon
Underwood
Roosevelt Bannees
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Garner Eses
Traylor A. Pee
Byrdes Aarne Seeee
Ritchie
Eereeaste
Neenesene
Murray Eens
Baker Tases Terete
Roosevelt Smith Garner White
Traylor Byrdste Ae Ritchie
Eae Baker
Will Rogers
Roosevelt Eae
Smith Bee
Traylor
Byrd
Seerssae
Ae Ehinn
Reed Ee
Baker
Liquor Run Ends at State Line Standoff
Elbert Colvin and three companions were jailed in Florida after a liquor run at the Alabama border. As deputies waited, Colvin grabbed gallons of liquor and fled into Florida but the vehicle crossed the line, still containing enough liquor to violate prohibition. Bond set at 300 dollars for each.
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Elbert Colvin
Caroline White
Janie Grant
Cyrus Smith
State Line
Alabama- Florida
Alabama
Colvin
Florida
Former Prohibition Officer Sentenced For Making Liquor
MUSKOGEE Okla July 1 Jake Lane former Tennessee prohibition agent received a 90 day jail sentence and a lecture from Federal Judge Robert L Williams on a plea of guilty to possession and manufacture of liquor and possession of materials
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Muskogee
Oklo
Jake Lane
Robert L. Williams
Alabama’s Standard Goes On Floor At Session First Time
Alabama at the Chicago Democratic convention yielded to John Mack of New York to place Roosevelt’s name first on the ticket. Alabama’s delegation supported the Roosevelt bloc while split on platform planks with votes for and against immediate soldier bonus payment and Hawaii home rule. The delegation issued a statement opposing repeal of the eighteenth amendment, arguing it would split Democrats nationwide and harm the party in November.
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Maryland
Free State
Ritchie
Walsh
Bingham
R. Conn
Senate
Chicago
Cr Saders
Anti Prohibition Organization
Associated Press
Alabama
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John E. Mack
New York
New Yorker
Roosevelt
Murray
Hawaii
McAdoo
John K. Mack
Gov. Roosevelt
Macn
W. W. Brandon
Tuscaloosa
T. D. Samford
Oeshika
Ce Waition
South
Congress
Hoosevelt
W. C. Fitts
Birmingham
F. T. Raiford
Selma
Finnett Hildreth
Futan
John A. Lusk, Jr
Gateden
Thomas
Orr
Albertville
J. Wo. Jonec Decatur
Body of man slain near town identified
The body found on a road near the area has been identified as June McCrane, 34, of Tifton. Initial details note he was last seen leaving Tifton, with sparse specifics on burial and next steps, as authorities investigate the fatal incident.
Roosevelt Confident He Will Be Nominee
Roosevelt expressed confidence in securing the nomination as the Democratic convention concluded in Albany. He asserted the party's unity and promised that key supporters remain committed.
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Roosevelt
Man Freed At Midnight After Jail Term Ends
Russell Ellis completed a U S sentence for violating the prohibition law at midnight and asked to be released then. Jailers granted the request and he walked out five minutes after his term ended. Before breakfast he returned to the jail for a chat, then left for his home in Slo comb.
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Russell Ellis
U. S
Ellis
Slocomb
Harlem Baby Killers Admit Condemned Man
New York July 1 AP Police Commissioner Edward Mulrooney announced that Frank Giordano, to be executed at Sing Sing tonight, confessed he was in the car from which the Harlem baby killing shots were fired a year ago and that gang leader Vincent Coll did the shooting. Warden Lawes said he spoke with Giordano and Dominic Odierno, both granted a reprieve after last night’s execution time. Coll and Giordano were acquitted in the Harlem case but Giordano and Odierno were convicted in the murder of beer checker Joseph Mulleens.
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New York
Edward Mulrooney
Frank Giordano
Sing Sing Prison
Fred
Harlem
Vincent Coll
Mulrooney
Warden Lawes
Giordano
Dominic Odierno
Coll
Odierno
Joseph Mulleens
Potato Curing Plant Not Being Built Here Now
Morris D Malone said the planned potato curing plant in Dothan will not start immediately and may be built later if a suitable market is found. About 4000 dollars was to be invested, with a capacity of 20900 bushels.
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Morris D. Malone
Mr. Malone
Dothan
Dothan Residents Cooperate With Street Unit
Dothan residents inform garbage collection crews are enforcing a city ordinance requiring trash to be placed in containers. City auditor J L Vaughn said warnings were given about a month ago and enforcement begins now. The rule, passed in 1920s, mandates containerized garbage pickup by the street department.
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Dothan
J. L. Vaughn
Vaughn
Pension Warrants For Veterans And Widows Issued
Sixty nine pension warrants are distributed at the county office for Confederate veterans and widows. Warrants cover the second three months of the current year at specific amounts. White residents invited to attend services as Jewel Thrasher opens annual vacation period at the hospital.
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Ftonetan County
National Guards to Join Comrades at Summer Camp
The second group of Dothan National Guardsmen heads to Camp Beauregard Louisiana while 65 more artillery personnel board a train for Alexandria. Two detachments, medical unit, band and service battery depart, with two weeks at the Louisiana camp. Officers and soldiers named accompany the groups, including medical and service battery members and detached bands.
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Dothan National Guardsmen
Camp Beauregard
117Th Field Artillery
Alexandria
Louisiana Camp
Service
Henry B. Burdeshaw
A. R. Gissendanner
Douglas C. Halston
Willard T. Dayies
Laverne
Samuel B. Hopkins
Greenville
Richard Kearley
Andalusia
William B. Lee
James L. Stough
Saxon Poyner
Tom Buntin
Arthur J. Grant
Henry Willams
Herbert L. Walker
Creet Parrish
Buster Cutts
Marl Dittard
Robert G. Shirley
Arlan Hand
Milton Newton
Jack White
Ben Johnson
Grant Newberry
Everett, Posey
Samuel Spann
Waldo Burdleshaw
James Hammond
Hilary Riley
Clifton Scott
Cumbia Stills
Hosea Adkinson
Quinten Arnold
Grady Church
Walter Cooley
Johnnie Gamble
Curry Werring
Lawson Johnson
William Johnson
William Kennedy
Wilburn May
Joyce McClenny
Arthur Posey
Edgar Posey
Joseph Scott
Horace Whatley
Earl Wilkins
George L. Dickens
Herbert L. Posey
Duncan Melton
Councilman Notes Twin Calves Healthy Despite Mystery
West Malin councilman J. J. Newton reports two newborn twin calves presented to him by Rik cows are active and healthy under veterinary care. He says effort to tell them apart is unnecessary as both are strong and well formed, with four years’ cattle-raising experience informing his view.
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J. J. Newton
West Malinetree
larKe &S
Counce Man Newtor
Mr. Newton
Neweton
Eight Federal Branches Run Bare With No Funds
Eight federal departments began the new fiscal year legally penniless with nearly 3 billion dollars in the hole. Congress delayed four annual appropriation bills and relief measures, promising adjournment later next week. The budget director warned funds could run out by next payday if bills remain unpaid. The government closed the previous fiscal year with a deficit of 2.885 million dollars.
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Washington
Congress
State
Justice
Commerce
Labor
WPY
Poe
Downpour Cannot Stop Dothan Kiwanis Fish Fry
Members of the Dothan Kiwanis and guests enjoyed a fish fry Thursday night despite heavy rain. John W. Fish led the arrangement, bringing fish to Porter's Fairyland where dinner featured pickles, tomatoes, fried chicken, cakes, bread, rolls, coffee and iced tea. Entertainment included songs, vocal numbers, and a grace by Rev. Burton L. Hoffman. Honorary memberships were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Arch Cannon, and Myer Blumberg supervised the entertainment.
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Dothan Kiwanis Duby
Gordon
John W. Fish
Fairyland
Arthur Keyton
Mia
Arch Cannon
Chicago
Blumberg and Sons
Cannon
Andy Miller
Myer Blumberg
Burton L. Hoffman
Unusual Whistle Signals Delegate Husband At Conclave
Chicago July 1 AP reports a new whistle used by a delegate to prove to his wife he is at the Democratic convention. The sound is heard at intervals during sessions, with an unidentified neighbor blamed. The wife hears it on the radio and the delegate aims to show he is on the job, not socializing.
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Arthur Belcher
Louis Burgess
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Robert B. Lee
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