Democrats Forced to Defensive as Smith Support Crumbles
New York dispatch reports the Democratic national campaign shifting to a defensive posture after a series of high-profile defections. Former Senator Robert Owen endorses Arthur Tivover, Senator Simmons resigns from the DNC, and William White attacks Governor Smiths assembly record. The Texas lieutenant governor race also unsettles plans as Governor Smith contemplates next moves and Robinson prepares a speaking tour.
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Larry Sullivan
B.S
Simnons
Democratic National Committee
William Ab Jen White
Europa
Hich
Texas
Joseph Robinson
Namie
Till
Delisson Lebor
Judge Othn F Onion to preside corporation court
Reports indicate Judge Onion, who leads corporation court, will not name a successor until after the November election. Major C. G. M. Chambers announced the pending nomination for justice of the peace to replace Anton Adam, with several names already mentioned as potential appointees.
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Anton Adam
Justice of the Peace
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Wucre
Othn F. Onion
Corporation
CG. M. Chambers
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Donkey Derby at Conception Park Draws Crowd
Witnessed by 500 spectators and filmed by newsreels, Fan Antonio’s Donkey Derby occurred Sunday at Conception Park under Victor Schuetz. In the main race, Wel ker Buinz rode Crelone. Kelly and The Gonzalee rode Rabe. the rider list includes Jim Bad Geyer on Lightning, Sam Nelson on Hasburner, and Alfred Baith on Uil Wy. The kicking contest was won by Bill Tessborg.
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Cnoception Park
Victor Schuetz
Wieners
Welker Buinz
Crelone
Kelly
Gonzalee
Rabe
Rere
Juckeyn
Becktrard
Jim Bad Geyer
Lightning
Sam Nelson
Hasburner
Alfred Baith
Uil- Wy
Bill Tessborg
Auto Crash Probe on Grade Crossing Kills Four
WONELLEN New Jersey July 36 0 Gee today launched an inquiry into a collision between a Central Heilroad of New Jersey and an automobile. Four motorists died including Lewis Mayer 48 his wife Mary 48, Serb Boltir 27 and her son George Seltis Jr. Two children were critically injured in the late night crash.
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George Seltis Jr
Seltisther
Moglia resigns from police force details misread
Article fragment shows a list of names and ranks relating to a police department shakeup as Moglia quits. additional supervised assignments and officers named appear in continuation on page 1.
Prohibition debates and economic tensions hinted in fragmented lines
A garbled clipping touches on temperance, repeal talk, and price spikes in meat and grain. It mentions a national committee for repeal, political stalemate in the Eighteenth Amendment, and social consequences in the wake of prohibition alongside scattered notes on merchants, wages, and international practices.
A. Man Nabbed as Police Probe 16 Burglaries
A Mondssweet alias 15 to 16 burglaries was linked to a Bin Artonio man who confessed to nine Morsh Lite residence thefts. The thief, driving a green todster, was traced by license number and arrested. Detective W Th Abippannsiinerd said some loot is recovered and urged owners to Reed Quarters.
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Spooks Present Texas Ghosts In Uneven Vaudeville Scene
A garbled vaudeville night features magicians and spirits including Madame Paladinog and Tex as lead ghosts. Valentina dances, Rudolf Klougell bugs the crowd, and Houdini appears amid stage antics. Nora Dayes laments a cold hand while Texas and Mary Taulise exchange odd greetings. The night ends with lingering chatter about Houdini’s exit and return.
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Malame Paladinog
Wedium
Nommebe City
Tmarys
Mary
Texas
Mary Taulise
Tex
Madame Toll
Tesss
Louis
Valentina
Jean Jean Acker
Valentino
Rudolf Klougell
Steven
Harry Taow
Houdini
Mrs. Tilton Buried in This City Services Held at Towers
Mrs. Roger Tilton died in a local hospital Saturday night. Services conducted Monday by Chapter No. 85 Order of the Eastern Star with Rev. A. O. Wolff of St. John's Lutheran Church presiding. She is survived by three children, two sisters, and six grandchildren.
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Roger Ti. Tilton
Tocn
Eastern Sar
Wolff
St. Jobe’ Lutheran Church
Bithaod
Mee
Tilton
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Wathrsn
Lillian
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Zislers
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Klan Fundraising Letters Target Kansas City Area
A Kansas City dispatch reports the Ku Klux Klan collected funds to oppose Governor Alfred E. Smith. Letters bearing forged signatures were distributed in front of Protestant churches to recruit supporters. The materials listed Wichita based organizers and a mail address for responses, reflecting an organized campaign across the state.
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Ron
UPI
Kansas
Alfred E. Smith
Mebraser
Wichita
A. W Murray
Atlants T St Mavere
Dallas Man Found Slashed in Family Tragedy
Dallas, Tex July 89. Stanahan 96 a contractor, was found by his family with throat and wrists slashed. He was attacked with a pocket knife and taken to a hospital in critical condition. Police investigate motive and assailant details remain unclear.
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International
Dallas
Tex
Stanahan
Bank Robbery Supposedly Foiled Near Winnipeg
Five bandits armed with pistols and sawed off shotguns robbed the Canalian Bank of Commerce branch. A getaway car bearing U S license plates was seen fleeing the scene as investigators traced the incident to a likely abortive heist netted around $30,000 in claimed proceeds.
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Winnipeg
Seld Np
Canalian Bank of Commerce
Unite States
Political Primer Recited by Cartoon Figures
A satirical quip shows the Donkey and a Tammany figure debating world affairs. The Donkey claims no mention of the League of Nations, while the Tiger dismisses it as dead and accuses it of financial influence by international bankers.
Machine Vote Torts Increase in County Returns
County returns show Luther Yan winning by a 12,000 vote majority while Dexar County heads toward a runoff between Democrat-trumpeted nominee Travis W. Afoursund and independent W. A. Wilkinson. Nicole sitey wax the victor over A. C. Rogers in the Democratic nomination fight for Congress. Mayfield leads in the U.S. Senate race with Connally by under 100 votes. Moody trails. Unofficial totals list multiple races across the district, with various officials named and results pending adjustments.
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Travis W. Afoursund
W. A. Wilkinson
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A. C. Rogers
Congress
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sBurley W. Mayfield
United States Senate
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Toots J. Warding
van Moody
John KE. Weber
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Tea Smith
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Smith
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Seere
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Seer Theater
Boy Falls 5 Stories And Lives
A 17 year old, Bernard Gascinski, fell five stories from a tenement and survived. He landed on a concrete there after the fall, with injuries reported as serious but non fatal. Local officials and investigators are reviewing the incident and municipal records.
Man Slain in Cow Dispute Gun Battle at Winsfield
A fatal gunfight erupted between Melton and Wydes factions over cows claimed killed and owned by Walker Melton. Monroe Brateas, 93, died, while Bane and Walter Hyde were slightly wounded. The clash occurred in Winsfield, Le.
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Monroe Brateas
Ixdead
Bane
Walter Hyde
Benzine Explosion Kills 25 Workers at Factory
A benzine explosion at a Chemical factors plant in Palanan, Berein, on July 20 kills 25 workers and injures hundreds. Rescue teams search the site as authorities assess the blast’s cause and scope.
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Lada
Palanan
Missing Teacher Found in Hospital
ATLANTA July 80 Dr A Hammond acting head of Flora MrNnnnledening Ned Springa reported missing for two weeks has been found in a Columbia North Carolina hospital suffering from paralysis.
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Dr. A. ©. Uammond
Flora
Ned Springa
Columbia
N. C
Smith Ignores Attack by White Over Record
Southampton New York July 30 Governor Al Smith ignores William Allen White's attack on his legislative record citing a vacation at Ulmpton Bays. White had accused Smith of being lenient on liquor and alcohol traffic. Smith plans to return to New York and respond, with aides predicting a forthcoming statement. Senator Owen declined support over Tammany ties, while Smith says he will not comment on White's latest broadside.
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Raymond I. Borstin
Sintt Corcespengent
Southampton
N.Y
al Smith
William Allen White
Kargas
New York
Kay la Torme
U.S
Roh
Owen
Demorralia
Ulmpton Bays
Senator HITS FOUR BISHOPS
Washington July 50 by Senator Edwards Democrat of News Jefery issued a statement condemning four bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church South who oppose Governor Smith on the principle that they are allowing the control of church and state in matters of political Volsteadism. Edwards argues church and state should not be united and opposes any effort to jam unenforceable laws on people who do not want them.
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Edwards
News Jefery
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Church South
Smith
Moethothani
Fort Worth Banker’s Mother Dies in City
Mea Mary D Massie, mother of Fort Worth banker W M Massie and a pioneer church worker, died Sunday. Services scheduled today for Massie family and Fort Worth community figure.
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UFI
Mea
Mary ‘D. Massie
W. M. Masato
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