Late Alabama Senator's Son Fights Heflin
Washington reports in 1930 that John H. Bankhead Jr. seeks to replace his late father in the U S Senate, challenging incumbent Thomas Heflin who vows a strong defeat in the Democratic primaries. Heflin cites Catholic and wet support as factors shaping the race.
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John Bankhead Jr
Southern Leader
Séréppe-Howard Newspaper Alliance
Washington
Thomas Heflin
John H. Bankhead Sr
United States
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House
Hugo Black
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Possum Fails to Save Driver Arrest in Cleveland
George Gaskill 31 of Greensburg Pennsylvania was arrested on a careless driving charge after a motorcycle officer chased him from a crash at a red light. He turned a corner, stopped, and curled up in the back seat as the officer passed, appearing asleep.
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Cleveland
George Gaskill
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Gaskill
Bankhead 1924 Senate Run Discussed Amid Religious Politics
The text discusses Heflin and Bankhead amid predictions of a 1924 Senate bid. Allies question Bankhead’s chances and accuse Heflin of anti Catholic campaigning. It notes past opposition to Bankhead over corporate ties and cites tobacco farming statistics for context.
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America
Churches Urge Mooney Pardon
San Francisco June 7 The California State Church Federation with organized labor urged Governor Young to grant a speedy pardon for Tom Mooney. The letter notes Mooney has served twelve years and cites support from the trial judge district attorney jurors and two detectives who worked on the case.
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Groundhog Found Intoxicated in Barrel of Apples
In Franklin New Hampshire on June 7 a woodchuck was discovered in Edward Rayne's cellar in a barrel of overripe apples. The animal appeared intoxicated from consuming hard cider like apple juice. The incident was reported by United Press.
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