Democratic party nominates Alfred Smith for president
From New York's East Side origins to the national stage Governor Alfred E Smith wins the Democratic nomination on the first ballot at the convention. Ohio shifts votes, Smith gains a wide lead with 8492-3 votes, while police maintain order during jubilant celebrations. Mrs Smith and supporters celebrate as Reed signals continued party unity against a common foe.
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Kuykendall
Mississippi
Smith
Pat Harrison
James A. Reed
Missouri
Reed
Democratic Party
Hoover and Smith Vie for Presidency in 1930s Race
Houston dispatch outlines the stark contrast between Herbert Hoover of California and Alfred E. Smith of New York as the two leading presidential contenders. Hoover, a Quaker and former mining engineer and cabinet member, represents the modern business era, while Smith, a Roman Catholic from New York, rises from tenement origins through Tammany Hall politics. Both are portrayed as products of their environments, awaiting the November decision.
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Houston
United States
Hoover
Smith
California
New York
Republican Party
Herbert Hoover
Towa
Jura
America
Asia
London
Foo
Harding
Coolidge
Democratic Party
Alfred Emanuel Smith
Europe
Manhattan
Fulton Street Market
Tammany Hall
Big Tom Foley
Tammany
Albany
Mrs W R Stokes Sends Greetings From St Paul
Prof. Paul Van Riper Lebanon superintendent received a note from Mrs. W R Stokes former Stokes school principal now in St. Paul Minn thanking him for a recent home visit by Van Riper and Mr and Mrs Lester F Jones of Lebanon during Rotary International in Minneapolis. She asked that he greet Lebanon friends and mention Elzaers election as state Republican chairman and India activities.
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Paul van Riper
W. R. Stokes
Stokes School
St. Paul
Auto Sales After Indiana Accident Reported
Clarence E. Baker of Indianapolis sold his wrecked Oldsmobile for 25 dollars after a state road 52 collision that injured W. E. Callane and Meredith Callane. He also paid a $1 fine and court costs for reckless driving, totaling 11 dollars, admitting he followed too closely and could not stop in time.
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Clarence E. Baker
Indianapolis
W. E. Callane
Meredith Callane
Baker
Callane
Federal Officers Sweep Night Clubs in New York Raid
Federal prohibition officers raided 16 exclusive New York night clubs in a crackdown on saloons amid Governor Alfred Smith nomination celebrations. Ninety six people were arrested for Volstead Act violations as 125 agents entered venues along Broadway.
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New York
Alfred Smith
Texas
Mechan icsburg Girl Injured By Needle Accident
The young daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Warren suffered a puncture wound when a threaded needle pierced her right foot. A local physician dressed the injury after the Thursday incident.
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Wilbur Warren
Mechanicsburg
Smith Happy Over Nomination at Albany
Governor Alfred E. Smith reacts to his first ballot nomination with joy and gratitude. Family friends in the executive study congratulate him as about a thousand supporters gather outside the mansion. The party sings The Sidewalks of New York while he phones his wife and prepares a telegram of acceptance.
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Smith
Albany
Athens
N. Y
Alfred E. Smith
James Warner
Warner
Ohio
Executive
New York
Houston
Hood divorce complaint filed in circuit court change of venue
Ary W Hood sues Oyed C Hood in a Montgomery County circuit court divorce action alleging failure to provide for herself and child. Case filed today on a venue change from Montgomery County seeking relief in the new circuit court.
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Ary W. Hood
Oyed C. Hood
Circuit Court
Montgomery County
Don’t Give Up Your Vacation Until You’ve Tried A Classified Ad
A persuasive notice urges readers to search purses attics and garages for saleable items to fund vacations. It suggests turning old furniture clothing and other unused goods into cash via classified ads in the Reporter and invites readers to call 75 for an ad taker.
Ulen Residence in Country Club Park Sold to Morton Keefe
Announcement reports Henry C Ulen residence in Country Club Park sold to Morton Keefe of New York City, with Mrs Keefe and daughter to move in by August. Keefe plans minor changes and a business trip to Persia with Ulen Company president Thomas Shepherd. The eight room old English brick home lies east of the club on the park drive.
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Henry C.ulen
Country Club Park
Paul English
Morton Keefe
New York City
Ulen Company
Keefe Lans
Keefe
Betty
Lebanon
Thomas Shepherd
Patriot Arthur Cowley to Speak at Walnut Grove Club
The Rev. Arthur E. Cowley will deliver a patriotic address at the Walnut Grove Community Club meeting next Tuesday evening July 3. His topic will be Patriotism at Its Best and the public is invited to attend.
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Arthur E. Cowley
Walnutrove
Boone Circuit Court Judgment Affirmed in Mining Case
The Boone Circuit Court affirmed the judgment in a dispute between Oak of Coal Company and Globe Mining Company. The case originated in a Marion Superior Court change of venue and involved a claim to set aside a previous Marion County court ruling.
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Boone Circuit
Oak of Coal Company
Globe Mining Company
Marion Superior Court
Marion
Rotary group reviews Minneapolis convention highlights
Lebanon Rotary Club members at a Ladies Night meeting recapped the recent Rotary International convention in Minneapolis. Mrs. Eugene C. Pulliam offered a comprehensive report with photos and travel notes while Paul Van Riper summarized convention addresses and the world peace message. The event showcased hospitality from Minneapolis and St. Paul clubs, with tributes to retiring officers and a chicken dinner at the Allen County Club.
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Rotary International
Minneapolis
Lebanon Llub
Alen Country Club
Eugene C. Pulliam
Rotary
Paul van Riper
Rotary Interational
Minnesota State University
L Coal Club
Dallas
Fred Siess
Ernest Lewis
Isadore Eichman
Liess
Virgil Buntin
Lewis
Kalt Elliott
Sherif
Purse strings to be drawn tight for Hoover-Curtis bid
Washington June 29 the Republican party will spend less on the 1928 campaign to elect Hoover and Curtis than in Harding or Coolidge races. Chairman Work said funds will be under eight million dollars, with total spending to be disclosed publicly.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover-Curtis
Harding
Coolidge
Work
Hoover
J. R. Nutt
Mr. Work
Warren G. Harding
White House
Skunk Possession Fines Man in Edmonds Court
Earl Reese of near Advance pleaded guilty to possessing skunks found orphaned after his dog killed their mother. He paid a $5 fine plus costs in Edmund Conner’s justice court. Deputy game warden Glenn V. Long must arrange care for the animals until they can be released.
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Earl Reese
Edmund Conner
Justice-Of-The-Peace Court
Glenn V. Long
Crawfordsville
Reese
North Star Atlantic flight set for July 2 departure
Fraulein Thea Rasche, a German aviatrix, announces she will begin a trans Atlantic attempt in the Bellanca monoplane North Star from St Hubert Airdrome on July 2. The trip to Germany follows a postponed takeoff blamed on soft ground at Cap De la Madeleine airport. Her New York visit is for signing papers related to her affairs.
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Montreal
Fraulein Thea Rasche
North Star
St. Hubert
Germany
New York
Cap de la Madeleine
Bowers Farm Sold For 125 Per Acre North of Sheridan
Henry Bowers buys eighty acre farm north of Sheridan from Jacob Bower heirs. The David McMurty property, once paid for by Senior Bower twenty five years ago at 78 per acre, sells now for 125 per acre. Oscar Bower administers the estate.
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Henry Bowers
Sheridan
Jacob Bower
David McMurty
Bower
Oscar Bower
Keys Found After Classified Appeal At The Reporter
Lebanon city clerk Ed Orear received a call from a local woman reporting she found a pile of keys lost by city officials on Wednesday. An advertisement in The Reporter’s classified section quickly brought the return of the keys, illustrating the department’s wide usefulness for selling items, cars, and real estate.
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Ed Orear
Lebanon
Orear
No Trace Found Of Amundsen By Rescue Planes
Tromsoe June 29. The search for Roald Amundsen and five companions after their mission to help the Italia crew failed to locate any sign of Amundsen Rene Guilbaud or others. The Marina reported no trace while Bear Island operators tested the area. Riiser Larsen Holm planned recon flights from Kings Bay and rescue plans moved ahead for six men on ice near Foyn Island including Lieutenant Lundvorg noted for a daring relief flight.
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Tromsoe
Norway
Roald Amundsen
Arctic Explorer
Marina
Bear Island
Amundsen
Rene Guilbaud
H. Riiser- Larsen
Luetyon Holm
Braganza
Kings Bay
Foyn Island
Lundvorg
Umberto
Robinson Nominated for Vice Presidency at Democratic Convention
Houston June 29 Senator Joseph Robinson of Arkansas was nominated on the first ballot for vice president at the Democratic national convention. His 1032 votes led a field including Nellie Ross Barclay Allen Moody Woolen and others, with Robinson later chosen unanimously as rivals withdrew. A Smith telegram and Robinson parade followed as state delegations pledged support.
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Houston
Texas
Joseph Robinson
Arkansas
Nellie Ross
Wyoming
Barclay
Kentucky
Henry T. Allen
Dan Moody
Evans Woolen
Indiana
Woolen
Robinson
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Smith
Eli Beckman
Beth el Temple
Houuston
Muskelunge Catch While Fishing In Northern Wisconsin
Robert Long and companions Dr. R. D. Garrison and Francis McDaniel were expected home from a Wisconsin fishing trip when 34 inch muskelunge was hauled in by hook and line. The 84 inch long 11 pound fish required a hard fight before landing, adding to the tale of their great catch.
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Robert Long
Sale of 47.98 Acres from Martin Estate Approved
In Boone Probate Court Roy B. Martin administrator reported the sale of 47.98 acres of John G. Martin estate land to Prudentian Insurance Company for 3400 dollars. The sale, subject to liens, was approved by Judge John W. Hornaday.
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John G. Martin
Prudentian Insurance Company
Boone Probate Court
Roy B. Martin
John W. Hornaday
Democratic Platform Promises Law Enforcement and Farm Relief
Houston June 29 Gov Alfred E Smith will run on a platform pledging honest law enforcement and substantial farm relief. The Democratic platform was adopted with little opposition at the National Convention before the roll call for Smith’s nomination. Senator Carter Glass modified the report to attack Republican control and defend enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and related laws. The farm relief plank lauded the McNary Haugen plan.
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Houston
Alfred E. Smith
Andrew Jackson
Democratic Party
Smith
Carter Glass
Virginia
Republican Party
Washington
Congress of the
United States
National Democracy
Glass
Partition of real estate asked by 34 heirs in Boone court
Thirty four heirs at law of the late William F Dinsmore sue in Boone Circuit Court for partition of real estate. Defendants named are Caracter J Weddle Dora Griggs and Alfred D Griggs.
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William F. Dinsmore
Boone Circuit Court
Caracter J
Netty C Smith to Tour Europe for WCTU World Convention
Mrs Netty C Smith longtime WCTU secretary will serve as a national delegate to the Thirteenth World Convention of the WCTU in Lausanne Switzerland She sails with Indiana women from Quebec on the Regina for a two month itinerary visiting Ireland Scotland Holland Belgium Germany Italy France with stops in Belfast Edinburgh London The Hague Brussels Heidelberg Rome Genoa and Paris The selection came after a national convention in Minnesota last fall and follows a state delegation role and exam process for the national post.
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Netty C. Smith
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Lausanne
Switzerland
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Twmult
Smiths
Alfred B. Smith
East Side
Atlee Pomerone
Nebraska
Kansas
John J. Gailigan
Salt Lake City
W.R. Stokes
NEA
Bureau
al Smith
Maurice Campbell
Broadway
Montgomery County Action
H.C. Ulen Sells
Cowley
van Riper
Belgium
Italy
Lebanon Club
Frank Coombs
Kiefer Elliott
Sheridan Club
Lester Jones
Chicago
G.O. P
North Star’ Atlantic
Bowers
Arctic
Bratton
Iowa
David Walsh
Massachusetts
Mirs. Netty Smith
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