Roosevelt Accepts Nomination with Fast Pace to Chicago
Franklin D Roosevelt announced within fifteen minutes of his nomination that he will fly 800 miles to Chicago to receive formal notification from the Convention. He pledged a "new deal" and promised a campaign conducted on facts and clear proposals, setting a quick pace for the forthcoming race. The convention adjourned amid enthusiasm, signaling strong support for his platform and aims.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Albany
Rooseveltian
United States
Roosevelt and the Democratic Convention’s New Deal Push
Delegates and wires at the Democratic convention showed strong sentiment for Hoover backed by big money seeking to block Roosevelt. Roosevelt entered as the voice for the forgotten man, with managers embracing a new deal in economics and government and Farley leading preconvention forces amid a rare absence of deals for delegates.
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Hoover
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United
James A. Farley
New York State
Farley
Liberal sentiment wins at convention over secret foe
The convention wavered after the third ballot but united to support the New York governor, sparing a perceived tragedy. Farley proclaimed it a victory of the many over the secret foe as the liberal faction coalesced behind the choice.
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New York
Farley
Legal Test of Pooled Selling in Coal Industry
A U S court case in Lynchburg Virginia tests whether regional sales agencies can self-regulate the coal industry or whether government control is required. The outcome remains uncertain with possible path toward federal management if agency plans fail. Mine operators fear loss of markets and production control under central sales plans, preferring to avoid total catastrophe yet wary of worse outcomes.
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United States
Lynchburg
Supreme Court
Uncle Sam
Central Sales Agency
Davis-Kelly Commission
Smith Opponent’s Break with Roosevelt Sparked Bitter Feud
The piece argues the Roosevelt Smith rift persists beyond the 1928 feud fueled by religious prejudice and personal attacks. It notes Smith refused to release delegates during the Roosevelt stampede led by McAdoo and suggests his split will not alter Roosevelt’s candidacy, possibly aiding his former ally.
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Roosevelt
Smith
McAdoo
Houston
Press Comment on Wet or Dry Dilemma in Chicago Convention
Shepherdstown Register notes Republican National Convention ingenuity as Senator Borah refuses party support over wet issues while Nicholas Murray Butler seeks an independent party over dry concerns. The piece observes most Americans unclear on whether the country is wet or dry, suggesting platform aim.
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Chicago
Borah
Nicholas Murray Butler
Shepherdstown Register
Wise choice named county chairman in Fayette county
The democratic executive committee of Fayette county unanimously selected Alfred Taylor as county chairman. He is a strong leader and trusted Democrat whose election predicts a favorable fall outcome for the party in Fayette. The Hinton Independent Herald notes the broad support and confidence in his leadership.
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Fayeelle County
Alfred Taylor
Wis
Fayette
Hinton
Fferald
Registerings A Column of Comment and Criticisms
A column presents a mix of commentary and critique with observations and opinions. It quotes voices, poses questions, and offers quotations reflecting the page’s editorial tone and local discourse. The piece surveys cultural and public concerns through concise, opinionated snippets.
Fragmented column notes and local social items
The page blends quips on politics and money with jokes about marriages and manners. It notes several local social visits and weekend trips, listing residents visiting friends and relatives in Helen, Beckley, Cranberry, and surrounding towns, plus a junior baseball result and upcoming camp Knox travel.
Local Social News From Sophia and Sprague
Stotesbury West Virginia visitors Andrew Johnson Clerance Trail and George Young were in Sophia Thursday. Hilda Schofield hosted by Aldreth Feazell and Mr and Mrs George Phipps Saturday night. Mrs Mary Farthing Junior and George Browning attended preaching at Lester Saturday. Mary Louise Proctor of McAlpin called on Hildreth Feazell Saturday. Mr and Mrs Bill Shumate Vincent Shumate Mrs Sadie Hayes and daughter Roma swam at Waterdale pool in Sprague Saturday. Sunday folk visited Granberry. Arvella Woodsor among visitors Sunday.
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Cranberry Lover
George Radford
Helen
Fred James
Julius Sloboda
Jimmie Monaham
Beckley
Geze Sleboda
Lillian Carver
Lester
Pat Williams
Andrew Sleboda
Camp Knox
Kentucky
Junior Campbell
Glen White
Stotesbury
J. B. Perkins
Andrew Johnson
T. B. Alley
Virginia
Delbert Alm
Keith Ali
Hinton
Sitio Hewitt
Keith Alif
Luther Radford
Beckles
Ches Smith
Hilda Schofield
Sophia
Aildreth Feazell
George Phipps
Mary Farthing
George Browning
Mary Louise Proctor
McAlpin
Hildreth Feazell
Bill Shumate
Vincent Shumate
Sadie Hayes
Roma
Waterdale
Sprague
Fred Prince
Dorothy
Lilly Thomas
Granberry
Arvella Woidsor
State Group Expects Win at Democratic Convention
West Virginia delegates to the Democratic convention predicted a Roosevelt Garner ticket win in the fall. Mountain state supporters hailed the Chicago stadium ovation and expressed confidence the electoral vote and full ticket would go Democratic. Neal praised Roosevelt’s leadership and Kump endorsed Garner for vice president. Wilson supported Garner’s nomination.
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Associated Press
Chicago
West Virginia
Mountain State
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
George
Kurlington
H. G. Kump
Kump
Neal
Roosevelt
Charles R. Wilson
Huntington
John N. Garner
Mt Tabor Road Improvement Starts Near Wickham Road
The county began improving Mt Tabor Road from Harper road toward Mt Tabor church through 9 Wickham. Since June 30 eight trucks have hauled slag from an old Eccles dump. Several hundred yards have been treated, with grading yet to be completed and the work expected to continue to Wickham road.
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Harper Road
Mt. Tabor
Wickham
Eccles
Wickham Road
Wells Crusades Against Slaughter and Odd Pranks of Weather
By William Gaines New York July 2 Carveth Wells, famed big game hunter, discusses his anti slaughter stance and shows his non hunting trophies including an embalmed Asiatic praying mantis. He emphasizes he never shoots big game and recalls humorous hotel anecdotes. The piece also mentions New York summer weather, a quip about the Flatiron building, and Rockwell’s vaudeville origins as a magician.
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New York
Carveth Wells
Wels
Wells
Mark Twain
Old Cy
Gamblers Plot on Ashwood Island Sees Jerry Amid breakout
Jerry Calhoun tightens as Limpy Ashwood’s gang plots a brutal hold up on the island fortress Nancy Wentworth is kept under guard while Emory and Lucet scheme. Stevens urges caution as guards brace for a night of confrontation and potential double crossing.
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Jerry Calhoun
Ashwood
Nancy Wentworth
Oversheara Lucet
Nancy Anl
Belta
Stevens
Emory
Jerry
Erry
Lucci
Chi
Yegg
Chicago
Limpy
Dr Michael
Reso Lucct
Lucet
Nancy
Hamilton
Mallory
Martin
Jary
Luced
Linpy
Novice Magician Recovers After Stage Mishap in Charleston
Doc the medical student faced a chaotic backstage fall spilling many props but regrouped to perform on stage, managing 15 items. She had been visiting Charleston for four weeks and plans a summer stay with relatives in Parkersburg. Other readers report visits by Elizabeth Bridget of Kilsyth and Charles Seagraves with Geneva Seagraves of Philadelphia visiting Oak Hill friends.
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Doc
Charleston
Nils
E.W. Dunkley
Daughe
Ter
Anna Jeane
Oak Thi
Parkersburg
Elizabeth Bridget
Kilsyth
Oak Hills
Charles
Geneva Seagraves F
Philadelphia
Tea Seagrave
Oak Hill
Oak Hill Visitor Engages Beckley Friend This Weekend
Oak Hill West Virginia Shelby Witts of Beckley visited Jimmie Woods this past weekend. Miss Juanita Ford of Oak Hill accompanied the group, sharing in the informal social visit across town.
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Shelby Witts
Beckley
Jimmie Woods
Juanita Ford
Oak Hill
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Sonny
Small Boy
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George Young
Rump
William Gaines
Rockwell
Doctor " Rockwell
Tifls
Providence
Rockwell the Great
Eustace L. Adams
Derry
Mr. Ash
Mr. Titherington
Oak Hill, W. Va
A. J. Britton Hone
Matt Bt. Beckjay
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