Democratic Convention Clashes Mark Kentucky Delegation Battle
Eye reports a chaotic June convention where Beckham and Flem D. Sampson clashed for party leadership. MWR Blair of Lexington maintained district control as Charles A. Hardin was named central chairman and Joe E. Robinson elected national committeeman. Violent incidents interrupted proceedings with several blows exchanged between rival leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Eaders
U.S. CW
Beckham
Flem D. Sampson
Feckham
Mwr
Blair
Lexington
Ige
Charles A. Hardin
Harry
Joe E. Robinson
Lancastr
Oregon
Owensboro
Vette County
Fred Vinson
Vinson
Par Leads Louisiana Golf Championship Qualifiers
New Orleans June 15 Par led early qualifiers in the Louisiana state golf championship at Metairie Country Club with 46 45 91. Baton Rouge’s H Hopkins 46 45 91 and H Breazeale 48 44 92 followed. Hammond’s C B Breckenridge 47 46 93, Alexandria’s A B Gist 47 46 93, Shreveport’s Ross Nelson 45 48 93. Lamprecht of New Orleans, a former champion, stood strong with 37 after 18 holes alongside George Bush and Edwin McGihire of Shreveport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Metairie Country Club
H. Hopkins
Baton Rouge
H. P. Brezeale
C. B. Breckenridge
Hammond
Sain
A. B. Gist
Alexandria
Ross B. Nelson
Shreveport
Ghulze, Jr
Lamprecht
George Bush
Edwin Mc‘gihre
Ruth Ward and Paul Schilling Killed in Chicago
Ruth Ward and her sweetheart Paul Schilling were killed in Chicago by a man who had been Ruth’s suitor. The story, told by Ruth’s sister Elizabeth Younger, is recounted with an inset portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ward
Paul Schilling
Chicago
Schilling
Elizabeth Younger
Miss Ward
Ruth
Coolidge Congratulates Hoover on G O P Nomination
President Coolidge sent Herbert Hoover a telegram of congratulations and appreciation after Hoover was named the Republican presidential nominee. The message praised Hoover’s ability and experience and wished him success in serving the party. Mrs Coolidge joined in the greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Wis
Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Mrs. Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Faded Greeting Letter Ends With Warm Wishes
A brief note expresses affection and best wishes from a sender to the recipient, closing with a universal message of love and goodwill. The sentiment focuses on personal regard and hopeful sentiments for the future.
Columbia Monoplane Flight Delayed by Weather
Miss Mabel Bell and pilots Oliver Le Boutillier and Arthur Argles planned a Europe flight from Harbor Grace in the monoplane Columbia. Weather with clouds and fog along the coast led to no takeoff today, though officials hoped for an early attempt tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Grace
N. F
Mabel Bell
Europe
Columbia
St. John’s
Oliver le Boutillier
Arthur Argles
le Boutillier
mid-Atlantic
Forces of Parishes Unite Against Jake Corntassell
Special to The News-Star reports Bastrop and Ruston officials mobilizing to ensure order at Jake Corntassell scrub cattle trial set for June 22 in the Bastrop grammar school auditorium. Sheriff G W Naff adds Big Boy Bledsoe to his staff. surrounding sheriffs and Arkansas counties invited. Mayor Goodwin urges regional police attendance. The prosecution seeks a third conviction with damning evidence and a large $10,000 Henderson bull to be brought from Ruston for the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Bastrop
Ruston
Jake Corntassell
Grammar School
G. W. Naff
Big Boy
Jake
Naff
Arkansas
Goodwin
Dhu Thompson
Corntassell
Henderson
Nuston
Corntasseil
Cordell Hull to Relinquish Post as Committeeman
Representative Cordell Hull of Tennessee announced he will retire from the Democratic National Committee at the end of his term. Hull has served since 1914 and has chaired the committee temporarily. he plans to stay active in party affairs and pursue the presidential nomination. He will travel to Houston next week to attend the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Tenn
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Democratic National Committee
Houston
Texas
Hull
North Carolina
Loan Shark Bill Advances In Louisiana
A sub committee was appointed after a second open hearing on the loan shark bill in Baton Rouge. The panel, chaired by R. D. Daboval of Acadia, will amend the measure and report back to the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
Stanley McDermott
New Orleans
Governor Long
Baton Rouge
R. D. Daboval
Acadia
Fletcher’s Castoria promoted for babies and children
An old advertisement claims baby hydration figures and feeding tips, recommending Fletcher’s Castoria as a cure-all for common infant ailments. It touts a 30 year history, stresses a vegetable recipe, and promises a motherhood book with each package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Chas. H
Also Mentioned on This Page
Par
G. O. P. Choice
Anes
Bastrop Grammar School
Ruth Brittain
NO. C
Hanna
Preston
Virginia
Ly Associated Press
Weill
Fathers Day
Wise Shoe Co
B. Wise
C. Wise
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!