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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
5
A woman artist announces she will paint no more undraped figures, provoking debate on fashion and public decency. General Coxey attacks crime and vice while noting an odd alliance between gum manufacturers and stenographers. Election night antics and a barber killed by lightning in South America add to a tapestry of sharp, humorous opinions.
Cotton prices edged slightly higher amid heavier rain in the Carolinas and insect reports in Texas. Traders await government data while global consumption estimates from the International Federation of Spinners are discounted against futures signals.
In Houston County most office holders pledge loyalty to the party as factions fight for control. Judge of probate Harry K. Martin Sheriff Rollins Tax Assessor E. Collins Mayor Whiddon and the county board of revenue back Smith. A Young Men's Democratic Club links and canvassing intensify the drive while Hoover supporters appoint teachers in beats. Officials hesitate to actively participate amid a party scrap.
New York Sept 6 The New York State Federation of Labor endorsed Governor Smith at its Rochester convention. The Labor Bureau headed by Major George L Berry and National Committee adviser board members from over forty six international unions will mobilize the labor vote for Smith. William B Wilson former Labor Secretary leads the bureau with John J Keegan Indiana directing the labor division. They praise Smith’s long labor friendly record and vow broad union support across states and industries.
Milwaukee September 6 Senator John J Blaine former Wisconsin governor and La Follette confidant mobilizes support for Governor Smith for President in Burlington and predicts a landslide result He condemns Harding Coolidge era corruption taints in Fal Doheny oil scandals and federal prohibition police tactics while urging voters to back Smith.
Complete plans for the religious census Sunday state that residents may remain at home after noon until the census taker arrives. The committee believes the visit will not be unduly burdensome, aiming to finish within two hours. Workers expect to reach the last house shortly after 4 o'clock.
Des Moines Sept 6 Iowa shows growing doubt in the Republican farm vote. Corn Belt Federation’s July 16 ultimatum condemning the Republican platform farm plank and favoring the Democratic plank spurred rural shift. Hoover Curtis acceptance speeches fueled discontent as Iowa’s farmers seek concrete agricultural legislation and broader crop surplus cost sharing.
Macon reports the Ocmulgee River rose above flood stage for the second time in three weeks while the Oconee also stayed above flood level near Milledgeville. In other notes Lavender and pink florals are suggested, highlighting a rose and fox glove combination.
Gav Smith will campaign in the West the week of September 16 with three speeches in Nebraska Oklahoma and Colorado The itinerary lists Omaha September 18 Oklahoma City September 20 and Denver September 22 The nominee will be away from New York the week of September 23 but gave no location for a Pacific coast or South return to Albany uncertain
Hoover plans an Oct. 6 address in Elizabethton Tennessee focusing on water power development as a tool for industrial expansion. The talk in Tennessee is anticipated to center on power, industry, and public works.
Elusive clay pigeons and a five month old Palo Alto pup have stirred the fever of the hunt in President Coolidge. He plans to go to Kentucky this winter to test his trapshooting skill and has Col. Starling arrange a training program at Hopkinsville. The President arranged to show newspapermen an exhibition of his trapshooting at the summer White House.
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