Eight New Hampshire votes and the publicity factor in Roosevelt's rise
Frank R. Kent argues in the Baltimore Sun that primaries depend more on leaders and publicity than sentiment, using New Hampshire as a case. He notes 90,000 Democrats, with under 24,000 voting, and details how Robert Jackson's dominance shaped Roosevelt's eight votes.
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Roosevelt
Robert Jackson
Jackson
New Hampshire
Smith
Drcuit
Mr.Smith
New Jersey
Frank Hague
Missouri
Tom Pendergast
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
California
Frank R. Kent
Baltimore Sun
Gotham Grafting Honors Are In Grave Danger
An Aniston Star report rails at political graft, citing Hidalgo County Texas cases under the Federal Income Tax law. It lists sheriff A. Y. Baker, Texas State Senator Archer Parr, Dallas accountant Thomas Y. Fickett, and others accused of large sums in connection with improment projects, noting several have died since 1928.
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New York
South Texas
Hidalgo County
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
A. Y. Baker
Archer Parr
Thomas Y. Fickett
Dallas
Pearson
Duval County
O. B. Archer
Cyclone kills two children in Headland and floods hit town
Twenty years ago in Dothan J. C. Copeland reports that two children of Tom Bar rentine and two unknown Negrots were killed when a cyclone struck Headland shortly before daylight. Many others were injured as stores flooded from heavy rain. John Whiddon and W. B. Pearce withdrew from county treasurer races. Mrs. T. L. Farmer visited Samoa after attending her sister’s bedside. An arson attempt targeted A. L. Faulk house.
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J. C. Copeland
Tom Barrentine
T .L. Farmer
Charles Coe
Samoa
Alabama
Pupis
Thelma Verneuylle
Cincinnati Conservatory of Mucs
Mobile
Atwater
Kilby Attitude on Prohibition and Popular Vote
Kilby signals support for allowing a public vote on prohibition while maintaining allegiance to the dry cause. The stance argues sovereignty of the people should be recognized in government and questions constitutional changes. Selma Times-Journal.
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Kilby
Selma
Letter to Lindberghs Suggests Black Nanny Care
A Greensboro Watchman letter argues that if the Lindbergh baby is recovered, the family should hire a real loyal black mammy from the South to care for the child. The piece defends African American caretakers and condemns other approaches.
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Lindberghs
Hare
Greensboro
Inscriptions at Wetumpka Cemetery Highlighted
A misreadable inscription story from Wetumpka, Alabama, circulates in press reports. A tombstone near Harrowgate cemetery reportedly bears a long, famed list of names including Henry Nitter Emma Hister Denny Ritter and others, with birth and death details linked to Social Circle and Weunnpka, dates 1813 to 1850.
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Wetumpae
Harrowgate
Als
Henry Nitter
Emma Hister
Denny Ritter
Caroline Bostwich
Beh
Luckey Catton
Remarkable Ladie Theorizes Lindbergh Baby Theory
Altany Herald reports a remarkable claim about the Lindbergh baby case. A woman presents a theory on the kidnapping and its keeping, described as extraordinary and barely credible by the paper.
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Altany Herald
I am Still Rich Roy L. Smith and the Depression
In this Rotarian piece Roy L. Smith reflects on enduring wealth beyond stock losses. He notes that friendships, faith, family, and the value of character outlast market crashes. He argues true wealth lies in spirit and service, not paper profits, citing investments in hospitals, education, and community work. He remains rich through independence and inner strength.
New York Letter by William Gaines details Gilbert Gable's remarkable life
The piece profiles Gilbert Gable a Consho hocken Pa native famed for dinosaur tracks with Navajo friends and airline era exploits. It traces his path from coal to adverting wartime publicity to film company president and his 1927 Grand Canyon expedition guiding a 17 day search ending in discovery of ancient tracks.
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New York
Gilbert Gable
Hocken
Ciulak Nagant
Gable
Liberty Bell
Third Federal Reserve District
Liberty Loan
Charles Nungesser
Gilbert
Nungesser
Fim
Grand Canyon
Slow Motion Pictures at Lenox Hill House Opens
At a new Lenox Hill cinema the lean advertising prose aims for brisk sophistication. Four Broadway marriages headline the shows with Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, Herbert Marshall and Edna Bast, Geoffrey Kerr and June Walker, Basil Sydney and Mary Ells.
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Lenox Hill
Alfred Lunt
Lynn Fonttaine
Herbert Marshall
Edna Bast
Geoffrey Kerr
June Walker
Basil Sydney
Mary Ells
Lenore Ulric
Sydney Blackmer
Washington Letter: Underhill’s discipline of freshmen
Massachusetts representative Charlie Underhill, a six term House veteran, takes on newly confident Democrats. He has already scolded two freshmen for impetuous remarks on the floor. Ohio freshman Sweeney provoked his ire by questioning House procedure early in the session.
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Washington
Charlie Underhill
Massachusetts
Underhill
Sweeney
Ohio
Legislaion
Underhill Corrects Critics in House Row
The House speaker Underhill reprimanded Sweeney for criticism and then faced Parker of Georgia who challenged MA influence. After a harsh exchange Parker declared defiance toward Massachusetts but later apologized and expunged his remarks from the record.
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Underhill
Sweeney
Parker
Georgia
Sfoul
New Georgia
Parker Atos
Massachusetts
House
Alabama Blind Institute Shines Under McNeill Ganey Leadership
Scottie McKenzie praises the Alabama Blind Institute in Talladega noting its brick campus, steam heat, and fire safety. He highlights student achievements, including winners in music and art, and profiles principal Mr Ganey and staff, praising their vision and dedication.
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Alabama Blind Institute
Talladega
D. A. McNeill
J. S. Ganey
Artisl
Gan‘ry
Andalusia
Alabama
Troy Normal
University of Virginia
Alabama School For the Blind
Ganey
Ganty
David
Lineville
Tirs. Anderson
Ree
Echo
Nat
Talks to Parents by Alice Judson Pezie
Roberta confides in her mother about a falling out with Sally and a new partner. The mother promises secrecy, but the father later reveals the confidences, sparking a rebuke and a lesson on trust and the importance of protecting a child’s secrets.
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Alice Judson Pezie
Roberta
Sally
Mother
Brother
Daddy
How's Your Health Dr Lago Goldston on Constipation in Children
Dr Lago Goldston discusses childhood constipation noting symptoms such as pallor lassitude headaches and irritability. Causes include improper toilet training poor diet rickets and diarrhea. Prevention centers on proper stool habits timely bowel training after breakfast and dietary adjustments with roughage and certain foods.
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Lago Goldston
Leopard Hide and Sees A Childs Leopard Hide and Seek Tale
John and Pegsy join a family of leopards in a playful hide and seek. The children search through heavy foliage and rebuild the chase as the leopards outpace the human players. A note foreshadows a planned meeting and a mysterious next move in the unfolding game.
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John
Pegsy
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