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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1928
Page
1
Thompson and fairness in Alabama press ethics
A long critique targets Frederick E. Thompson and his Alabama papers for alleged bias and attacks on The Alabama Journal. It accuses Thompson’s outlets Mobile Register Mobile News Item and Alabama Journal of twisting news to push partisan aims, harming the Democratic cause while claiming fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick £. Thompson
Montgomery
Opp Weekly News
Dothan Eagle
Alabama
Alabama Journal
Frederick {. Thompson
Thompson
Mobile Register
Mobile News-Item
Alabama Journal of Montgomery
Smith
A Negre Editor Writes The Truth
A 1870s editorial argues Republican federal action protected Black voters, while Democrats and Tammany Hall thwarted such efforts. It cites Lodge Bill attempts, Hayes vetoes, and 1892 repeal of protections, blaming Democratic leaders and Governor Smith for racial oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Thomas Brackett Reed
Maine
House
Senate
South
Tammany Hall
Congress
Howard University
Hayes
Cleveland
Democratic Pary
al Smith
Our Colored Brethren Set Us An Example
A speech excerpt contrasts Republican and Democratic legacies for African Americans, arguing 95 percent will back Herbert Hoover. It accuses Democrats of denying political rights and racial prejudice, urging Black voters to stay in the Republican Party. The piece cites Atlanta’s Negro Republican paper and warns against forgetting past lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demoeratic Party
Republican Party
Hoover
Smith
Tammany Hall
Democratic Party
South
Mr. Smith
Herbert Hoover
Cale Mieane
Carter Ginx
Tom Yestin
Jonephun Daniels
Atlanta Independent
Atlanta
Ban Davis
Republican Feader
Georgia
Tord
Democracy Needs Your Financial Help
The National Democratic Party treasurer urged Democrats nationwide to donate to the campaign fund with 4 or more accepted. Only ten dollars had been received locally by The Eagle. Local contributors include J H Forhan of Route 3 with five dollars and E P Smith of Dothan with a similar amount. Readers may send checks to The Eagle or directly to James W. Gerard, treasurer, National Democratic Committee, New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Demecratic Party
Democrats
the Eagle
National Committee
J. H. Forhan
Route 3
E. P. Smith
Dothan
Democracy
Eegle
James W. Gerard
National Deminstrac
New York City
How a President Is Elected In The United States
The article explains the Electoral College process with direct state votes, electors meeting to cast ballots for President and Vice President, and certificates sent to and counted before Congress. It notes contingency rules if no majority, with the House voting by state to select the President from top candidates and the Senate selecting the Vice President from the top two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
General Grant
Republices Party
Congress
Democratic Party
United States Marshall
Wnaint
Supreme Court of the United States
Grant
Alabama
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missixnippi
House
Senate
South
Associated Press
House of
House of Representatives
Unclear Political Quip Echoed By Senator Sorghum
In a brief exchange Washington appears to reflect on politics and gambling. Senator Sorghum admits uncertainty about a pre-card draw while noting a longtime friend who also lacks certainty after fifty years at the poker table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Sorghum
Batchelor’s Buttons Steen By WC Barinetor
Contentment is a by product of duty well done. The greatest force in the world is habit. The Literary Digest poll targets subscribers not voters. The campaign nears its end with debates over Gov. Smith. A Washington note mocks a hick town view of a police scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batchelor
Steen
Barinetor
Literary Digest
How to Feel Elated in a Political Row
Yesterday the Telegram attacked Dr. Work over his Salt Creek oil role, arguing he is a liability to Herbert Hoover. The Scripps-Howard papers oppose Hoover's campaign manager, Willebrandt, Muscle Shoals stance, and water power policy, while praising his cosmopolitan view on world affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-Howard
Telegram
Dr. Work
Salt Creek
Herbert Hoover
Scripp-Howard
Mr.Hoover
Willebrandt
Mr. Hoover
Muscle Shoals
Scripps-Howard Papers
Scripps Howard Papers
Uncertain Gel Bond Sparks Betrothal Tale
The exchange centers on a troubling gel and a cascade of names. A friend urges confession as the speaker reveals Marguerite tattooed on his chest and his fiancée Helen. The fragment hints at romantic entanglements and personal conflict in a clipped dialogue style.
Memorial to Burns' mother to rise on former cottage site
A memorial fund drive in Scotland supports erecting a duplicate of the cottage where Robert Burns' mother lived at Grant's Bar site. The campaign reports a gratifying response. The item also notes a brief mention of radio interest in Mexico and a dessert tip for a 9 berry cobbler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burn
Robert Burns
Grant's Bar
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