Robinson Leads as Smith Running Mate in Democratic scramble
Houston dispatch notes Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas rising as a possible running mate for Governor Al Smith in 1928. The campaign’s strategy board reportedly favored a Southern agriculture friendly pick, while several other contenders including Reed, Barkley and Hull vied for the vice presidential slot amid intense jockeying within the Democratic ranks.
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Joseph T. Robinson
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al Smith
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Soouthern
Hobingen
New Yorkers Capture South on Campaign Swing
Below, Sen. Joe Robinson of Arkansas chats with Judge George Olvaney. Tammeny Leader at Howton appears nearby. Jimmy Walker, New York mayor, surveys Houston from his observation car as he praises Texas.
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Joe Robinson
Arkansas
George Olvaney
Tammeny
Howton
Jimmy Walker
New York
Houston
Jimmy
Texas
Bandits Rob Bank Cashier in Broad Daylight Heist
Police traced a daytime bank robbery where three men used a stolen car, firing a pistol and fleeing down a busy street. One gunman aimed at a cashier as bystanders watched, while a dashboard description highlighted a tall man in a dark suit and a shorter accomplice in a light tan suit. The stolen vehicle was found near Ogden and Cypress streets, and detectives pressed the chase through North Side avenues without arrest.
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Feriver
Meyers
Meyeta
Farmer
Vincent Heil
Rudalon Pere
Ste
Bawlit
Ogden
Cypress Streets
de Feriplion
Nepulies
Jan. Flores
Jot Cinetoni
James Dever
Ee Trea
Ansonp
Hearing Set On Bureau Removal Protest By Businessmen
A hearing was granted by the chamber of commerce to protest the auditing bureau’s removal of the American Hailways Express from San Antonio to Houston. The July 13 session will feature John F Brice Gle of Chattanooga Tennessee general agent B J Stone of Houston vice president and GM C M Campbell of San Antonio superintendent as representatives. The San Antonio center is cited as a core bulge of produce and onion districts in the United States with chamber of commerce Manufacture association and Freight Lines members expected to attend.
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Las Béey
San Apwonig
IU A. A
Chamber of Commerce
American Hailwas Express
Houston
John F. Brice
B. Js. Stone
C. M. Campbell
San Antonio
United States
Ihe Manufacture Association
Tinea
All Texas at Houston Meet
The crowd swarms at the Houston event as Republicans and Democrats jostle for position. Maury Maverick is spotted amid hotel gossip while Donkey spectators and Al Smith supporters clash in the lively aftermath. The Texas Republican insiders plan to attend the opening session hosted by T. S. Lee, with B. O. Boyle backing Smith forces in the crowd.
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al Smith
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Sod
Vesey
Creager
Nolte
Iil Tum
Orville Bu
Maury Maverick
Dhe Republicany
Rive Hotel
Smitl Gels
Burho
St. J. Mark
Ban
Democratic delegates feign calm amid Texan display in Houston
A murky Houston scene recounts delegates from Maine and Texas during a Democratic gathering. A Texan in a bronzed outfit drew crowd attention at the Rice Hotel while other guests noted the varied accents and the unfolding campaign din. Several visitors, including Mrs. Madethir Airrlarh of Seguin, were seen in San Antonio and Houston venues.
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IKERE
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Lends
San Antonio Munday
New York Mayor Walker Draws Crowd in Houston Visit
Roland Krebs reports from Houston as New York Mayor Jimmy Walker, allied with Al Smith, fans fame and controversy amid cheering mobs. The crowd packs the hotel mezzanine, with supporters and critics alike clasping hands and shouting. Walker deflects questions on politics while praising harmony and the city’s reception.
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Roland Krebs
S. Stall
New York
Houston
Sfimmy Walker
AL Smith Oui
South
Jimmy
South Carolina
North Carolina
Smith
Wondon
Jimmy Walker
TATE
Onmis
Jay
Mazor
al Smith
bin Melygiin
Hadge
Mont
Roe Idiot
Mayer Walker
St. Mary's
Major
Gregor Whalen Browent
Moody supporters line up for Texas delegation
Houston June 26 Prohibition clash shapes Texas role at national convention as Moody backers press for the dry plank. Delegates from Texas vote to back Jesse Jones for the presidential nomination while Moody allies organize a strong Texas bloc with calls for the dry platform and possible minority report.
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L. B. Dilbeck
Houston
Dan “Moody Tueaday
Billy
Sauthich
Texas
Agenty Wight
Jesse Jonca
Mooly
Lexi
Navy Secretariels
North Carolina
Reubtor
Carter Glass
Virginia
Lis Tumi Dintel
Mil Tesk
Smiteil
Sportaci
Teglen
Fran W. Fi
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Trouston
Te Roverann
Jones
Rosle
Hoge
Heaton
Doug Tohnson
Srémen
Uvcit
Dlei
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Hiatend
Moody
Pickin
Strong Suppurtere
Fiovernor Moody
Myron Istalock
Marshall
Way Chinety Vee
Jovernor
Keleulian
Ag Clairming
Walter Woodwirdy
P Davidson
Josten
Ceman
Mra
Frank Uliyert
Ale Tas
Tlurtshy
Visiting Women Describe Life at Houston Democratic Convention
Corinne Rich writes on Houston social life during the Democratic convention. Mrs Woodrow Wilson and committee members host breakfasts and parties at the Rice Hotel and nearby venues. Women in Houston attend events, plan dinners, and mingle with national committee figures amid fashion and social rituals.
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Corinne Rich
Loghton
Houston
Woodeaw Wilton
Tice
Todas
Reed
Drs Wankin
Jersey
MH. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Hineh
Wilson
Nat Neally
Joes
Smith Church Assails Smith Church Debate in Albany Politics
A distorted report shows Democratic tensions in Albany as Smith supporters push to nominate a Catholic. Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York faces opposition over religion as factions debate convention strategy and public sentiment, with discussion spilling into public spaces and worker venues among traders and delegates.
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Lhe Smith
Theen
James Aa
Missouri
Smith
Willy Wownning Hall
Ingho Smith
Hallingsmith
Dr Pepper Campaign Slogans Echo Wets and Dries Debate
Fragmentary text praises a Dr Pepper driven political crowd with labor wage promises and high energy slogans. It mocks the great benefactor humanitarian and urges voting early and often for Dr Pepper at 10, 2, and 4 o clock daily.
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