Bankhead Family Power in Alabama Politics Sees Three Generations
The Bankheads shaped Alabama politics across generations from the penitentiary to the Senate. Rufus W. Cobb era reforms, Walker Bankhead’s War river canalization bill, and William B. Bankhead’s Highway Bill highlight a family dynasty. Henry M. Bankhead and Marie Owen narrate campaigns, while John H. Bankhead and Hugo Black contested Senate seats.
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Richmond Pierson Hobson
Merrimac
Bankheac
U. S. Senate
John T. Morgan
Edmund Pettus
House
Bankhead
Senate
Morgan
Washington, D. C
San Diego
Cal
William B. Bankhead
Hobson
Congress
Tenth
John H. Bankhead
Hugo Black
J. Thomas Heflin
Henry M. Bankhead
Miami Beach, Fla
Florida
Marie Bankhead Owen
Alabama Department of Archives and History
John
Owen
Law Enforcement Commission Debates Prohibition Abroad
Washington November 7 The law enforcement commission moved toward finishing its prohibition report after the election. Witnesses were heard starting with John W M Morehead American minister to Sweden who described the Bratt system of liquor control in operation amid broader studies of Canadian and other overseas controls. Rumors swirled about Hoover’s priorities and Woodcock’s recall but specifics remained unclear as Hawaii inspection plans were noted as pending agency discussions.
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Washington
John WM. Morehead
Sweden
Morehead
Commission
Woodcock
Hawaii
Mitchell
Hoover
Control Pending On Final Counts In Party Fights
County clerk reports show Vestal 44 202 Ball 44 193 in final counts. Delaware canvass board declared Bell winner. recheck cited errors in the thirty first precinct. Ball warned he may contest if defeated in a close race. Schall narrowly re elected senator from Minnesota amid rural loyalty. Hoidele vows contest if canvass confirms. Illinois bids for congressman at large. Yates leads Nesbit with 928 524 to 923 597 as 283 precincts remain.
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Vestal
Ball
Delaware County
Bell
Schall
ST. Paul
Minn
Thomas D. Schall
United States
Minnesota
Einar Hoidale
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Lst
Hoidele
Chicago
Illinois
Richard Yates
Walter Nesbit
Nesbit
Yates
Hilnels
Congress
Cascarets Promise Quick Relief From Constipation
A promotional note touts Cascarets as a gentle, effective remedy for constipation. It claims rapid relief by nightly use, improved appetite and energy, and strengthened bowel muscles, with 10c boxes available at all drug stores.
Official Duties Of Conference Nearing Close
Athens Nov 7 Officials of the North Alabama Conference Methodist Episcopal Church South moved quickly toward finalizing business today with sessions to continue Sunday. Bishop W N Ainsworth to preside at ordination of elders and deacons Sunday morning and memorial services in the afternoon. Announcement of pastor appointments for four years likely Sunday night. Endowment fund for retired ministers reported at 6 million with a 10 million goal.
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Athens
Ala
North Alabama Conference
Methodist Episcopal, Church, South
W. N. Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Arthur J. Moore
North Alabama
J. F. Caskey
St. Louis
Homeless dog helps recover theft loot in Chicago
A homeless dog that once begged at a drug store aided police in catching a robber after a hold up of $33. Officer Moriarity pursued the suspect in a dark alley but the dog tracked him to a fence where a shot rang out. The thief, Peter Kulik, was captured after other officers arrived as the loot was recovered. The dog died from a bullet wound. Russell laments calling the animal a mutt. Separately, Alabama farmers had borrowed £8,548 under the drought relief program up to October 1.
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Donald Russell
Russell
Joseph Moriarity
Moriarity
Alabama
Ohme Presided Lively Laity Program Last Night
Conrad H. Ohme of Birmingham presided over the laity program last night, guiding attendees through the service with a calm leadership style and orderly conduct.
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Conrad H. Ohme
Birmingham
Cotton Market Prices Reported for Dothan
Philadelphia style market note shows cotton quoting for December January March May July and October futures with opening high low and close figures. Data indicates mixed sessions including dec hand values around 1081 1001 1061 1088 1077 and other month lines with bids near 1100 1107 1008 1103 1004 for Jan and higher levels for May and Oct contracts.
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P.C
nJan
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Rufus W. Cobb
State Penitentiary
Rumford
Rumford Company
R. 1
Queen Anne
General Motors Radio
General Motors Radio Corporation
General Motors
Swith
Onean Works
RADIO
M. Walsh
Poster Street
Dothan, Ala
LAW Enforcement Commission
Hoidale
NEA Pacific Bure
American Congressional Committee
American Samoa
Pacific Isle
Mauga
Samoa
Carroll L. Beedy
Maine
Hiram Bingham
Connecticut
Magalef
Samos
Joe T. Robinson
Arkansas
Yellow Dog
Edmund Lowe
Joan Bennett In
Scotland Yard
Houston
Singletary & Carmichael Insurance Agency
Dothan Bank and Trust Co
Dothan
N. D
Helles
Mous
A&p
Atlantic & Pacific
the Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Co
Ibs
Maxwell House
Kellogg’s
S. Fester St
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