Democratic campaign gains in Kentucky state race noted
Former Lt. Col. and State Veterans head Denhardt tells New York headquarters that Kentucky leans Democratic. He cites miners' hardship, veteran delays, mining freight rates, and anti Klans efforts as key factors aiding the Democratic candidate led by Governor with expected 25,000 vote edge.
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Kentucky
Hene H. Denhardt
State Veterans’ Organization
New York
Denhardt
Louisville
Smith
Alvin W. Barkley
United States Senate
Skipperville Voter Skips Election Citing Prohibition
A Skipperville resident writes to The Eagle urging strict enforcement of prohibition and praising GOP sentiment while noting shifts among Democrats and new voters. He cites Gov Smith speculation, anti saloon League rhetoric, and hopes for party relief from perceived national dangers, signing as A. Covington.
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The
Eagle
Missionary Baptist Church
Mason‘c Lodge
Houston
Gov. Smith
W -E. Crompton
anti-Saloon League
Covington
Monoplane Columbia Refueled for Another Ocean Span Attempt
The monoplane Columbia, which crashed two weeks ago at the start of a Rome flight, was fueled at Roosevelt Field in preparation for another attempt. The weather favorable for takeoff. Pilot Roger Williams arrived but would not say if he planned to start.
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Roosevelt Field
Columbia
Rome
Eternal City
Roger Williams
Big Satsuma Festival Draws 500 Song Lovers To Marianna
The Sacred Harp sing will open the Satsuma Orange Festival in Marianna on November 8 with 500 song lovers and arranger W L Watson coordinating. Dothan, West Florida ties boost attendance and Dr F O Windberger will give a keynote on horticulture. The parade steps at 2 pm in front of Hotel Chipola. The festival aims to unite horticulturists and farmers to boost satsuma orange demand and season prosperity.
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Marianna
Satsuma
B. F. Patterson
Houston County
W. L. Watson
Dothan
West Florida
Maridana
Alabama
F. O. Windberger
Silver Hill
Florida
Robert H. Godfrey Jr. Dies After Short Illness
Bobbie Lenefield, 23, died at his Route 4 home this morning at 1 AM after a brief illness. His mother survives him. Funeral services are set for Wednesday morning at 7 PM at Rocky Branch Church with Dothan Undertaking Company handling arrangements.
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Bobbie Lenefield
Rocky Branch Church
The
Dothan Undertaking Company
Democrats Appeal for Donations to Fight Republican Propaganda
The Houston County Democratic Campaign Committee appeals for financial support to counter Republican propaganda. Chairman John W. Rish says decades of Democratic burdens fall on a few loyal citizens, urging contributions to fund education and outreach to protect democracy in Alabama. Mail checks to Hon. J. J. Speight, Finance Committee chairman.
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Republican Party
Houston County
Democratic Campaign Committee
Rish
Democrat'c
Democrats
Dothan
South
Alabama
J. J. Speight
New Forestry District Established in Wilcox Monroe
A forestry district covering about 138000 acres in the south central Wilcox and north central Monroe counties is formed. O J Black of Natchez Alabama named as local agent. The district faces high fire risk and requires cooperative landowner funding for maintenance.
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Montgomery
Wilcox County
Monroe County
Alabama Commission of Forestry
O. J. Black
Natchez
Ala
Commission of Forestry
Russian Dancer Xenia Makletzsya to Perform Saturday Night
Interest grows in the coming appearance of Xenia Makletzsya, Russian dancer, at the City Opera House on Saturday night November 3. City Auditor J L Vaughn says a capacity crowd is likely despite competing events. Tickets go on sale in advance with reservations available Thursday and Friday.
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Xenia Makletzsya
J. L. Vaughn
City Opera House
Vaughn
Norris F Washington profile verges on insurgent self rule
Norris is described as America’s leading insurgent in Congress, a 26 year veteran who has never sought power. The Nebraska progressive Republican backs Gov. Alfred E. Smith, presenting a dramatic chapter in a storied political career marked by relentless fights and fearless, sincere leadership.
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Norris
America
Congress
House of Representatives
George
Valparaiso
Baldwin
Ohio
Nebraska
Joe Cannon
Washington
Chinese famine victims report babies killed in desperate need
Shanghai dispatch says famine relief appeals pour in from drought stricken districts. An official letter from Yung Haien cites about 200000 famine sufferers amid devastation and a guerilla group Read Spears blamed for heightening distress.
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Shanghai
China International Famine Relief
Yung Haien
Read Spears
Walker Padgett of Dady Florida Dies in Local Hospital
Walker P. Padgett of Dady Florida died in a local hospital early this morning. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Leona Church in Holmes County with Rev. J. E. Cook officiating. Fellows & Forrett Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by his widow, his parents Mr and Mrs William S. Padgett, two sisters and three brothers.
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Walker P. Padgett
Dady
Fla
Leona Church
Holmes County
J. E. Cook
Fellows & Forrett Funeral Home
William S. Padgett
Federation of Music Clubs to Convene in Dothan Next Spring
Margaret E. Thomas announces acceptance to hold the 1929 A F M C convention in Dothan with praise for the city hospitality. The executive board in Birmingham approved the plan after a meeting on October 23. The letter thanks Dothan leaders and promises acknowledgement from state editors once telegrams are reviewed. A separate note gives a canned corned beef supper suggestion.
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Federation of Music Clubs
Dothan
Margaret E. Thomas
W. 8. Wilson
Harmony Club
Midland City Fair Set For Community Event
Midland City prepares a community fair to be held Friday November second. The event showcases heat agricultural and home product exhibits with prizes higher than ever. Local organizations merchants and schools back the fair with displays and student participation. The morning program features state game and fish warden Mr. Quinn followed by Midland City and Slocomb High School football in the afternoon.
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Midland City
Dale
Fair Association
Dothan
Ozark
Quinn
Slocomb High School
Sipme
CH. Dek
Association
4. C. Sellars
Republicans Call Congress to Pass Lynching Law at New Jersey Event
At the New Jersey state convention on May 29 1928 the Republican platform urged Congress to enforce the 14th and 15th Amendments and pass an effective anti lynching law. The document condemns mob violence while opposing segregation in publicly funded institutions and calls for equal rights regardless of race.
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Republican Party
New Jersey
Congress
South
North
Armistice Day Observed With Closures and Parades
Dothan businesses close all day Monday November 12 to observe Armistice Day under a two year old Chamber of Commerce agreement. American Legion parade floats will join memorial ceremonies at the cemetery with wreaths for World War I dead and special arrangements for Confederate Veterans. Poppies will be sold in streets Saturday and Monday to honor veterans. public urged to wear them.
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Dothan
Best Chamber of Commerce
Hoo M. Weatherly
American Legion
Parad
Houston County
Legion
Sl Sdes
Flanders Pield
Legion Auxiliary
Earthquake Reported in Richmond Va Area
An earthquake struck near Richmond Virginia in the early morning. Tremors rattled windows and caused minor damage reported by residents and local officials.
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Virginia
Richmond
Fiat Na
Confederate Veteran Seeks Voices Against Hoover Faction
A letter to the editor from L. M. Bailey of Hartford Alabama laments political divisions in Dixie. He urges removing Democratic monuments and condemns Hoover era conflicts, recalling Confederate soldiers and urging white supremacy symbols and loyalty.
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the Eagle
Dixie
Moorer
Offaex
Dothan
United States
Franklin
Chicarmanga
Gettyburg
Banker's Hill
Yorktown
Rock of Tennessee
Coargin
Alabama
Virginia
Washington
Hoover
Lowels
Europe
Heyer
Rachael
Smith
Ll. M. Bailey
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Skipperville, Ala
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South Florida
W. L. Wilson
Panama City
State Growers Association
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Robert H. Godfrey, JR
Gordon Lad
Democratic Committee
NEW Forestry District
Wilcox
Miles Makleizova
Congresa
SENS
Morris
Ed Cannon
Dady, Fla
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Hartford
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