02 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1928
Page
1
An old notice states that the station unit operated by guards is being enlarged as part of a nationwide program to link stations. The goal is to create a cohesive system to support business operations across the country.
Tennessee voters faced a pivotal election day with both major parties guiding campaigns for U S senator and governor. Voters filled statewide polls to decide seats including congressmen, railroad and public utilities commissioner, amid heated races that had dominated the campaign season and featured Governor Henry Horton seeking reelection.
Tennessee voters head to the polls today with a high stakes senate contest. Key candidates and party groups are vying for the seat in a race watched statewide. Results could shift the balance in the chamber ahead of upcoming legislative sessions.
Providence story: Mr and Mrs Leroy attend a movie and spot their long lost son Leroy on the screen. The boy, who ran away with Irene Pago di Bythe, had tried to reach them but failed to reconnect.
Fragmented text shows unnamed speakers discussing a decision not to sign or prepare items, with references to a post, 30 day window, and hints of leaving staff. No clear persons, organizations, or concrete events are identifiable.
Auto recovered on streets of Mobile J seven from W M Morris residing at Male Post on the Citronelle covered.
A group of 190 voters in Norfolk asks for Marines to guard next city elections. The request cites security concerns and was forwarded to authorities for consideration.
Officials yesterday debated assigning supervision over actions of the board amid alleged disorder. The dispute centers on who should oversee proceedings and enforce orderly conduct at meetings.
A Chicago jury found Charles Cleaver and a co defendant guilty in a Wharton robbery. The verdicts carry possible maximum penalties, including fines and prison terms, with the jury delivering the decision after delving into the counts tied to the February event.
The fragment notes a balance on hand including a treasurer’s $163,000 as of July 11 when the newly elected Democratic national committee took office. It mentions chief disbursements and a committee location in New York and a Harper related reference.
Unclear readable text notes a small radio station or program and its world impact. No concrete names, dates, or places are discernible.
Readable fragments report a local incident involving unnamed figures and unclear details. The text lacks concrete names, dates, or places, and no verifiable outcome is evident from the available snippets.
A fragmented note notes a farm policy speech tied to an acceptance moment and a call for relief. It hints at a political address aiming to sway voters on agricultural issues and policy relief.
Aug 2 report from Atlanta notes Reli J Spiller, bier of the Ariuata, turning to Page 4 column.
St Louis August 2 Babe Ruth needs 19 more homers to break the single season record of 61. He has already hit his 42nd homer of the current campaign as he closes in on the mark.
In Chicago on August 2 a sudden alarm over George E. Brennan's health followed a slight relapse last night. Early today doctors reported his condition hopeful as his temperature fell from 104 degrees and his overall status improved.
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