Clayton's Senate seating decision heads toward clarity
Alabama politics centers on Henry D. Clayton's credentials as he travels to Washington. Senator Bankhead moves to oil machinery, aiming for a swift committee referral and oath of office, while Democrats rally support and prepare for a possible special election after the tariff debate.
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Montgomery
Ala
Unite States
Henry DD. Clayton
Alabama
Clayton
Washington
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
National
Senate
John H. Bankhead
Bankhead
O'Neal
Slayton
O'sal W
R P. Hobson
Sollie Enters Race for Congress in Alabama
Montgomery Aug 14 Judge Mike Sollie of Ozark announces candidacy for Congress from the Third District upon Clayton’s resignation. State constitution may bar a judge from non judicial office. others named include McDowell Jr of Eufaula Byrd Farmer of Dothan and Henry S Steagall of Ozark as possible rivals if Clayton is seated.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mike Sollie
Ozark
Congress
Third
Henry D. Clayton
Judge Sollie
Sollie
Third Judicial Circuit
Charles S. McDowell, Jr
Eufaula
Byrd Farmer
Dothan
Henry 8. Steagall
Third Circuit
Clayton
Senate
Good Roads Days Sweep Alabama Statewide
Governor O Neal declares today tomorrow and Saturday as good road days in Alabama. Counties set aside road sections for improvement and urge citizens to work the roads. Officials anticipate benefits and a potential million dollars in improvements from the three days.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
O'Neal
Senator J Ham Lewis Stirs Senate With Appendicitis Alarm
Associated Press report from Washington notes Senator James Hamilton Lewis entering the senate calmly as colleagues frantically telephoned his apartments about a rumored appendicitis operation. Lewis complained of being slightly ill and the scene prompted concern among lawmakers.
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Associated Press
Washington
James Hamilton Lewis
Senate
Lewis
Professor Wellesley Perry Caddington Dies in Syracuse
Syracuse N Y August 14 Professor Wellesley Perry Caddington longtime prominent figure in Syracuse died yesterday morning at home after a long illness. He was widely known for his scholarly work and civic involvement in the city. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Wellesley Perry Caddington
Forged 10 Leave Great Power Dan
Believing he and fellow employees would be killed or imprisoned by General Mercado, W. E. Fuller and two assistants abandoned the La Bouquilla dam in Chihuahua and reached El Paso. Fuller cites forced loans, rebel aid, and upcoming action by Mercado as prompts, while W. W. Freeman explores options with British capital behind the project.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Texas
Mercado
Chihuahua
W. EB. Fuller
Mexican Northern Power and Irrigation Company
la Bouquilla
Santa Rosita
Jil Paso
W. W. Freeman
Toronto
Canada
Fuller
General Mercado
Special Messenger
Conchos
Diaz
Conchos Valley
Rio Grande
Ojinaga
Elephant Butte
Senator Hours M Rice statue clash over 1861 speech
A resolution to Governor Eberhart urges blocking a statue of Senator Hours M Rice in the national hall of fame over a 1861 senate speech on states rights. Citing Rice’s line about not funding coercion the group argues the memorial conflicts with regional loyalties.
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Associated Press
Grand Army of the Republic
Eberhart
Hours M. Rice
National Capital
Senate
Rice
Great Lakes
Northwest
One More Victim of the Gangsters
New York reports another gangland killing as Joseph Rocke, a member of the Sullivan street gang, was shot on Thirty first street. He fell in front of an empty two story building where a revolver was later found in the doorway. Three policemen arrived within two minutes but the killer was not seen. The victim held a loaded revolver he had not fired.
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New York
Joseph Rocke
Sullivan Street
Thirty-first Street
Promise Reform in Woman's Dress
In St Paul Minnesota Aug 14 1924 the Federation of Woman's Clubs reports its crusade for modest dress bears fruit as a New York suit firm says it will release this fall a two yard wide bottom and proper length garment. The firm states it has begun to modify styles to fit the ideal of modest gentlewomen and avoid demi mondaine patterns.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Albert K. Wall
Federation
New York
Dr Cater's Antiseptic Healing Oil Advert
A vintage ad fragment promotes Dr Cater's Antiseptic Healing Oil as a remedy to stop mosquito bites and insect stings. The copy suggests using the oil on the face ears and hands and lists activities like sleeping fishing hunting and attending events without worry about insects.
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Cater
Foss Eyes Republican Nomination For Governor
Boston reports Governor Eugene N. Foss hinted he may seek the Republican nomination for governor in next month's primaries. If defeated in the GOP sweep he would run as an Independent. Foss has criticized national Democratic leadership over tariff policy.
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Boston
Eugene N. Foss
Everett O'Benton
Augustus P. Gardner
Foss
Executive Council
Democratic Party
Minister Praises This Laxative in Ad Praise
Rev. H Stubenrothl of Allison Va hails Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation saying they are perfect and no home should be without them He calls them the best regulator for liver and bowels Each pill guaranteed Try them priced at 25 cents through Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
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H. Stubenrothl
Allison
Dr. King
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Inland Canal to be Completed with $20 Million Plan
The War Department urged Congress to fund $20 million for an inland waterway from Boston to Beaufort. The proposal outlines a 12 foot depth and 90 foot bottom width, with a later upgrade to a sea level canal across New Jersey from New York Bay to the Delaware River, 25 foot depth and 125 foot bottom width.
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Washington
Boston
Mass
Beaufort
N. C
Congress
War Department
New Jersey
New York Bay
Delaware River
Condemned Man Overlooked in San Francisco Case
August Geber, 42, who was condemned for the 1906 murder of Charles Hartman, has remained in San Quentin after records were destroyed in the city fire. An appeal was dismissed in 1911, and today the case prompted Judge Dunn to order Geber to reappear for resentencing to death.
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Y Associated Press
S/N FRANCISCO
August Geber
San Francisco
Geber
Charles Hartman
San Quentin Penitentiary
San Quentin
George Hartman
Gebers
Dunn
Jebber
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Fast Pain Relief
A Clinton Maine reader endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming immediate pain removal for cuts, bruises, sprains, burns, or skin injuries. The testimonial says it robs injuries of their terrors and that no other healing remedy equals it.
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EK. E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Mé
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Idv
Mills to reopen in Fall River after May shutdown
The seven Fall River Iron Works mills will restart operations August 25 after a shutdown since May. Notices posted yesterday indicate the mills will resume supplying cloth to the American Printing Company.
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Associated Press
Fall River
Mass
Fall River Iron Works
American Printing Company
Brito Granted Bond in U.S. Mexico Case
Emmanuel C. Brito formerly governor of Campeche was released on 10000 bond in New Orleans after arrest on murder and robbery charges in Mexico. He must report daily to the U S marshal for forty days while the treaty process unfolds. he claims the act was political, not civil, and questions extradition.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
United States
Mexico
Emmanuel C. Brito
Campeche
Brito
Huerta
McReynolds
Federal District Attorney
Arthrun Browne
Carranza
Edward S Watts Named Montgomery City Attorney
Edward S Watts of Montgomery was elected city attorney by the city commission to succeed the late John V Smith. Watts is a well known young lawyer who previously served as county attorney and has long been active in municipal and county politics.
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Montgomery
Ala
Edward S. Watts
John V. Smith
Kentucky Farmers Face Yet Greater Drought Losses
Associated Press reports from Frankfort Kentucky that drought damage to crops will exceed thirty million dollars. State Agriculture Commissioner Newman cites widespread losses across all regions with corn and hay damaged and some fields abandoned.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Kentucky
Newman
Labor Troubles in Minot Drafts Governor Action
In Minot North Dakota a labor war grows with officials considering calling in state troops as 1000 Industrial Workers of the World head to the city. A mob attacked a meeting injuring participants while police and deputies clubbed rioters and 27 I W W members were arrested. Firefighters doused crowds to quell the disturbance. Reinforcements are awaited.
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Associated Press
Minot
N. D
Enders
Charles Henderson Opens His Campaign
Charles Henderson of Frey launched his campaign with a debut address at a large barbecue in Montgomery. The event featured elaborate preparations and drew supporters from his team as Henderson’s wing anticipated the start with confidence.
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Charles Henderson
Montgomery, Ala
Frey
Troiy
Henderson
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Readers
Lawrence Kansas and Burns Montana letters praise the medicine for chronic pain headaches backache dizziness and weakness. Mrs M Zeuner of Lawrence and Mrs John Francis of Burns credit relief and renewed strength after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The company notes thousands of similar letters to support its long standing effectiveness.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lawrence, Kans
Mark
Mrs
Burns
Mont
John Francis
Montana
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