Political map hints at how Democrats may vote this fall
A Roosevelt campaign map drawn by Mary Eben shows states colored to reflect support. Red marks Roosevelt, brown for Smith, blue for White, lavender for Ritchie, and yellow for Garner's primary wins. White areas indicate undecided states, with New York outlined in red and brown awaiting a decision.
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Lorena A. Hickok
New York
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
The
United States
New England
Middle Atlantic
Alfred E. Smith
Mary Eben
John N. Garner
California
Texas
Garner
Illinois
J. Hamilton Lewis
Ohio
White
Maryland
Ritchie
Louisiana
Arkansas
New York State
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Smith
New Jersey
Idaho
Indiana
Mississippi
Florida
North Carolina
Virginia
Eben
Federal aid for vets asked in both houses
Police reported a boxing benefit last night raised about 2500 dollars as part of a campaign for federal aid to veterans. Robert Williams of Cleveland and Rev James R Cox of Pittsburgh were involved in efforts to persuade veterans to join an unemployed march to Washington.
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B Dent
Waters
Robert Williams
Cleveland
Ohio
James R. Cox
Pittsburgh
Washington
Cox
Williams
Veterans’ Committee
Visitors and excursion news fill Thomasville pages
Local visitors include Mr F F Davidson of Jacksonville and Mr C R Morgan of Atlanta while Mr E E Mulrooney of Birmingham conducts business. A B C announces an Atlanta excursion, three dollar round trip with two day layover. Also mentions hotel stays, dining specials, and ROTC posting in Cam McClennan plans.
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Mr. C. R. Morgan
Atlanta
Sarazen Takes British Open Lead In Sudden Cutdown
Gene Sarazen fired a 69 to add to yesterday’s 70 for a 36 hole total of 189 and a three stroke lead as the British Open field was cut to 60 for the final 36 holes. Tommy Armour stood six behind, while MacDonald Smith was eight back with 147 after 36 holes.
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Sandwich
England
Gene Sarazen
Douglas Grant
Tommy Armour
Sarazen
MacDonald Smith
Walter Pursey
Seattle
Robert Sweeney
Oxford
Britain
George Duncan
Ernest Whitcombe
John De _ Forest
Tomokichi Miyamoto
Japan
Joseph Hirigoyen
Colquitt County Board Cuts Expenses Amid Tax Strain
Colquitt County commissioners vote to return twenty five felons to state farm, pull support from health services and Carnegie Library, and halt hospital fund contributions effective July 1. City requests continued funding for library and welfare. Bailiffs in militia districts to act as special tax collectors at ten percent commission.
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Moultrie
Colquitt Board of County Commissioners
State Farm
Carnegie Library
Ochlocknee High School Closing Draws Community Attendance
Singletary notes several residents attended exercises for the closing of Ochlocknee high school last weekend. Paul Searcy of Thomasville greeted friends, seeking tax collector office now held by Heeth. C C Guest of Tifton visited with relatives, and Dan Watkins of Atlanta stayed with his sister Mrs Paul Singletary.
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Ochlocknee High School
Paul Searcy
Thomasville
Searcy
Heeth
C. C. Guest
Tifton
Dan Watkins
Atlanta
Paul Singletary
Waters refuses pressure in bonus dispute stand
Waters denies influence from Williams and Father Cox as the group insists it will stay until the bonus is paid. The confrontation centers on a demand for payment and the resolve to remain.
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Suade
Waters
Williams
Father Cox
Ochlocknee Bank Robber Is Sentenced
Eugene Wiggins was found guilty of robbing the Bank of Ochlocknee and sentenced by a Thomas Superior Court jury to twenty years. He identified by Esther Cardin of the bank, who later confirmed his involvement after prior viewing. Wiggins claimed an alibi at a sawmill near Albany, which was disproven, and the court adjourned for the term after handling many cases.
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Eugene Wiggins
Ochlocknee
Thomas Superior Cour
Johnson
Spalin
Wiggins
Leslie Wit
Americus
Wiggin
Esther Cardin
Bank of Oclocknee
Albany
Wigins
Statin
Me Hancock
Seabury Ruling Highlights Straight Charge in Walker Case
Seabury pressed by Roosevelt to explain income spur beyond salary. The Walker case links Mayor to large transactions via Sherwood, whom Roosevelt says acted as Walker’s fiscal agent. Decision on removal unlikely for weeks, not before the Democratic National Convention.
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Seabury
Sherwood
Walker
Selbury
Winess
Fisc
Roosevelt
New York
Capitol
Political party pledges to cover deficit amid cash balance
The article notes that Raskob pledged to fulfill charges and make good on them as the party faced a $559,358 deficit on M: 131 while maintaining a cash balance.
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Raskob
McLean Testifies as Trial Details Means Plot in Lindbergh Case
Mrs. Ed B. McLean identifies in court a memorandum allegedly authorizing Gaston B. Means to deliver the Lindbergh ransom to Neil Williams and return the child. The testimony links Means to coordinating payments and possible movement of the child, with McLean recounting instructions and conversations amid the trial proceedings in Washington.
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Means
McLean
Robert Nheim
Charles Argh
T. Morris Wampler
County
Evalyn
Wampler
Fox
Mrs. McLean
Leo A
Ss M. Proctor
Francis Harney
Mpler
Goggen
Prohibition Debate Surges as Parties May Resubmit Platform
Report covers reactions to Rockefeller and Hibben remarks on prohibition. Notes key figures James Cannon Jr and Clarence Wilson dispute the idea of repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. Louisiana votes on repeal and Florida candidate Mark Wilcox lead in Democratic primary. campaign funds tallied with March to May contributions and pledges.
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D. Rockefeller Jr
Grier Hibben
Rinceton University
Efeller
Clarence True Wilson
Exec
Methodists of Temperance, Prohibition
Ic Morals
Chi
Rocket
Dr. Wilson
James Cannon Jr
Airfield
Rockefel
Smith
Jimmy Walker
The
Tammany Tiger
South
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Legiure
State Senate
Irs
Florida
Mark Wilcox
Ruth Bryan
Owen
Wil
Melvin A. Trays
Chicago
Nelson Morris
Robert F
R. R. Young
Morton L. Schwartz
New
Prohibition Issue Shapes Florida and Virginia Political Contests
The piece notes Liam Jennings Bryan as a leading prohibition advocate backing a referendum plank. It reports three Florida districts influenced by the issue, with Rep. Tom Yon leading by 380 votes in the third district where all candidates favor referendum. In Virginia, thousands rally with prohibition dominant after endorsing Henry Flood Byrd for president, Byrd proposing a constitutional amendment to allow direct voter repeal or modification.
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Florida
Tom Yon
Yon
Richmond
Virginia
Henry Flood Byrd
Byrd
Congress
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
A weight loss advertisement claims taking Kruschen Salts daily in hot water aids fat reduction. It promises results in eight weeks, plus increased energy and clearer skin, if fatty foods are reduced and health safety is emphasized. Mash Drug Co. sells a four week bottle at a small cost.
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Mash Drug Co
America
Ady
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J. Gorham Garrison
Ochlochnee
H. L. Bulloch
E. C. Long
W. A. Braswell
L. C. Clark
A. E. Speer
Board of Trustees
E. R. Clark
H. J. Thompson
G. N. Guest
Arthur Coleman
Bank of
Gchlochnee
W. H. Wurst
J. T. Stewart
C. C. Wurst
Uneeda Bakers
Troy Tailoring CO
North Broad St
F. F. Davidson
Jacksonville
C. W. Mizell of
Columbus
E. E. Mulrooney of
Birmingham
Mr. W. F. Stroud
Cc. A. Horne of
St. Louis
J. S. Alred
Clara Hand of
Pelham
J. W. Byrd
A. L. Plowden of
Valdosta
J. E. Craig
Grandview, Indiana
Frank Weatherford
Montgomery, Ala
J. M. Holder
J. L. Walker
Sophronia Mitchell
Margaret McClendon
Mildred Henry
Lucy Lester
B. L. Brewson
R. H. McLucas
Williamson, Ga
C. E. B. Lamson
Toledo
Tosco
L. H Jerger Jr
L. H. Jerger
Edith Vann
W. P. Howell
Percy Vann
Miami
Clayton McClendon
Louisiana State University
Cam McClennan
Anniston
Ala
Thes
Informa
Gaston
Goodyear
Triangle
AM. Singletary
Smith Ave
Broad St
Liam Jennings Bryan
Democracy
Tallahassee
State and
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