Thomas County Candidates Seek Sheriff and Ordinary Posts
A set of candidates in Thomas County announce runs for local offices. Wm M Jones seeks re election as Ordinary. Robert S Burch and other figures enter the Ordinary race. Multiple candidates including Gordon E Davis Chas E Mason and Pliney R Braswell announce for Sheriff with pledges of faithful service and to seek Democratic Primary support on July 18.
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Thomas County
Wm. M. Jones
Robert S. Burch
Hancock Seeks Sheriff Post in Thomas County Primary
G G Hancock announces candidacy for Sheriff of Thomas County subject to the July 18 primary. He pledges impartial, clean service, no party ties, and thanks voters for support.
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Thomas County
G. G. Hancock
Thomas County Tax Receiver Candidates Announce Candidacy
Arthur T. Chastain Boyd Hancock Guerry B. Isler announce their candidacy for Thomas County Tax Receiver in the Democratic White Primary scheduled for July 18 1928. Each pledges faithful service and asks for voter support.
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Thomas County
Guerry B. Isler
Tax Receiver candidates urge Thomas County voters in White Primary
Z Brantley requests support for the Thomas County Tax Receiver seat in the upcoming July 18 primary. Fred S Norton seeks reelection promising faithful, conscientious, and courteous service to taxpayers and duties of the office.
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Thomas County
Fred S. Norton
Parker seeks Clerk of Superior Court seat in Thomas County
J F Parker of Coolidge seeks re election as Clerk of Superior Court in Thomas County. He notes disability from a leg loss and asks voters to support him for the clerical post in the upcoming Democratic primary. Singletary also announces for City Court Solicitor in Thomasville, promising to perform duties to the best of ability.
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Thomas County
J. F. Parker
Superior Court
Singletary
City Court of
Thomasville
Thomasville City Court Solicitor General candidates
W. W. Alexander announces candidacy for the City Court Solicitor in Thomasville as a 1928 Democratic primary candidate. D Roy Hay also seeks the office, urging support and pledging faithful, impartial service if elected.
Hicks Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner
G F Hicks declares for county commissioner from Metcalfe-Boston District after strong district and county support. He invites votes from all citizens and pledges faithful service and to uphold county interests if elected.
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Metcalfe-Boston
G. F. Hicks
Barwick Pavo Ways District Candidate Seeks Primary Vote
A Barwick Bank cashier announces his candidacy for County Commissioner from the Barwick Pavo Ways District, with a July 18 primary. He urges support, notes eighteen years in the county, and says friends know his business record and citizenship.
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Barwick-Pavo-Ways
Thomas County
Bank of
Bank of Barwick
Bradshaw seeks re election for Boston Metcalfe District
The friends of Mr. F L Bradshaw announce his candidacy for re election as County Commissioner for the Boston Metcalfe District, subject to the action of the coming Primary.
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Boston-Metcalfe
The
Friends of
F. L. Bradshaw
Boston- Metcalfe
For The Legislature To the White Voters
Subject to the Democratic Primary I am a candidate for the Legislature. I seek your votes and promise to represent the county and state by my acts as a Legislator. My race shall be clean and fair, remembering opponents are men with the same rights I claim.
Ochlocknee District Candidate Seeks County Commissioner Seat
A statement to voters of Thmas County pledges economical and judicious administration. The candidate asks for county support and promises to provide the best possible service.
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Ochlocknee
Thmas County
Watkins announces candidacy for County Commissioner Metcalfe District
The friends of W. B. Watkins Jr announce him as a candidate from the Metcalfe District for County Commissioner in the Metcalfe Boston District, subject to the upcoming Democratic White Primary.
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Friends
W. B. Watkins, Jr
Metcalfe
Metcalfe-Boston
Ochlocknee District Candidacy for County Commissioner
Remaris Singletary announces candidacy for County Commissioner from the Ochlocknee District under Democratic Primary rules. He asks for votes and influence, pledging faithful impartial duty if elected.
Barwick Patten and Pavo District Primary Campaign Card
Barwick Patten and Pavo County Commissioner candidate B C Johnson invites Democratic voters to support him in the July 18 primary. Johnson vows to perform all duties faithfully if re-elected and expresses appreciation for their support.
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Barwick, Patten and Pavo
Thomas County
Pittman Seeks County Commission Seat for Thomas County
J. Frank Pittman declares intent to represent the Thomasville district and county, pledging to serve Thomas County’s interests, promote growth, and conserve resources while seeking the suffrage of county voters.
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Thomasville
Thomas County
J. Frank Pittman
Platt Declares Candidacy for Seventh District Senator
Wm H Platt announces his candidacy for Georgia State Senate from the Seventh Senatorial District covering Thomas Brooks and Grady counties. He seeks the primary on September 12 and pledges to serve the people of the district with their interests at heart.
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Thomas County
Thomas
Brooks
Grady
Georgia State Senate
Wm.h. Platt
Georgia
Theodore Titus for Georgia State Senate in Thomas Brooks Grady
Theodore Titus announces candidacy to represent Thomas, Brooks and Grady counties in the Georgia Senate. He offers no platform beyond serving the best interests of the people and invites counsel and support from voters.
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Thomas
Thomas, Brooks and
Grady
Senate of
Georgia
Theodore Titus
Davis Seeks Re-Election to Georgia House Seat
Representative Thomas Davis states his record speaks for itself as he runs to succeed himself in the Lower House. He pledges to discuss his record with voters, thanking supporters and asking for continued confidence in future elections.
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Thomas County
Georgia
Thos. Davis
Cochran Seeks Support in White Primary Campaign
A brief political notice from W. B. Cochran requesting votes and backing as the representative for Thomas County in the Legislature, noting the race is subject to the White Primary. The appeal emphasizes desire for support from constituents.
Thomas County Representative Seeks Support and Election Promise
A Thomas County candidate in the State Legislature appeals for votes in the State Primary pledging to support fair impartial economical and sound management of government affairs for Thomas County and Georgia.
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Thomas County
Georgia
Thomas County Officials Seek Re-Election Candidacies
J Gorham Garrison announces his candidacy for the regular term as County School Superintendent of Thomas County to follow the late C H Rice, subject to the Democratic Primary. J D Cooper seeks re-election as Coroner of Thomas County in the upcoming Democratic primary on July 18, pledging faithful service.
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County Board of Education
C. H. Rice
Thomas County
County School Superintendent Seeks Democratic Primary Support
W E Nichols seeks Democratic primary support for County School Superintendent after 25 years in county school work across supervision and teaching. He asks for records investigation and merited backing to promote school progress. C M Hbeth seeks Tax Collector post in Thomas County primary on July 18 promising best services to duties and asking voter support.
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Meritad
W. E. Nichols
James Friddell Seeks Thomas County Tax Collector Post
James Friddell announces candidacy in the Democratic Primary for Tax Collector of Thomas County. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability and to create an endowment for worthy boys and girls if elected.
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Thomas County
Democrats Shape Houston Preconvention Plans
In Houston Texas on June 18 Democratic leaders prepare for the national convention opening June 26. Clem Shaver leads the setup with housing and hall facilities while Sam Houston Hall awaits 1100 delegates and many guests. Delegation sentiment centers on Alfred E. Smith James A. Reed and Jesse H. Jones with Texas backing Jones for the presidency.
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Houston
Texas
Clem Shaver
Kansas City
Sam Houston Hall
Madison Square Garden
Alfred E. Smith
New York
James A. Reed
Missouri
Jesse H. Jones
Mr. Jones
Columbia Groomed for Flight Amid Earhart Feud
In Harbor Grace on June 18 the monoplane Columbia prepared for a potential trans Atlantic hop despite adverse Great Circle weather. Mabel Bell frets over Amelia Earhart and the Friendship beating Columbia to Europe and questions pilot Le Boutillier's judgment as tensions grow.
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Harbor Grace
N. F
Columbia
Amelia Earhart
Mabel Bell
Atlantic
Boston
Europe
Miss Bell
Oliver le Boutiller
le Boutillier
Miss Harbart
Bill Stultz
Banks Fail to Open for Business in West Palm Beach Suburb
On June 18 the First American Bank and Citizens Bank plus the Kelsey City State Bank near West Palm Beach failed to open. The First American bank said it is in state banking department hands while Citizens indicated it closed to avoid a run and protect depositors, amid fears of a broader run.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
First American
Citizens Bank
Kelsey City State Bank
Kelsey City
Kelsey City Bank
State Banking Department
Citizens
Storms in Southwest Cause Three Deaths and Major Damage
Storms in southwestern Oklahoma and southern Kansas over the weekend killed at least three people and left hundreds homeless. Relief workers report about 2,000 homeless in southeastern Oklahoma after tornadoes struck a farming district, with a 40 mile debris trail and a 3 to 5 mile width. Blair and Headrick suffered the worst damage and fatalities, including three killed at Blair and additional deaths as the twister moved toward Headrick.
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Kansas City
Oklahoma
Kansas
Blair
Headrick
Cotton Briefs From Allied War Time Cables
Cotton bought this morning on reports of storm damage in the West and weevil spread in the East. Liverpool reports continent absorption of cotton buying and long liquidation. Manchester says cloth demand remains strong and more looms were restrained.
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Liverpool
Bombay
Manchester
Cotton growers urged to fight boll weevil invasion
Georgia agricultural experts warn of an advancing boll weevil threat across the South with infested forests and fields at risk. They urge prompt action using calcium arsenate to protect young cotton plants and minimize losses, noting prevention is cheaper than later control. In a separate note, New York reports 200 trades take part in building modern pleasure yachts, with 150 in shipyards and 60 decorating crafts.
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Atlanta
Georgia
A. B. and C
New York
Spectators Without Tickets Allowed Brief Viewing Sessions
A note states that the venue will let spectators without tickets view sessions for short periods. The arrangement aims to accommodate additional attendance while maintaining access control.
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Gordon E. Davis
Chas. E. Mason
Reseeteath
Cep
Milton
Pliney R. Braswell
Arthur T. Chastain
Boyd Hancock
Sincerely, Owen A. Thomas
Z. Brantley
Coolidge
Lacy
B. B. Earle
W. T. Mardre
R. W. McMillan
Remar Singletary
W. B. Cochran
B. C
Reese
J. Gorham
J. D. Cooper
Cc. M. Hbeth
James F. Friddell
National Committee
Southwest
Clay and
Stevens Streets
R. G. Jackson
N. Madison
Geo. Sampson
Seixas Street
East Clay Street
Annie Hurst
South Broad
Seward Street
N. Crawford
Remington Avenue
Lubbock
Dawson and Garza
Ts J Siders
Louis H. Jerger
Elem Totteria
Walker
Spence Supply Co
Crawford Street
H. Goldstein
Smith Avenue
Ruth Wetherington
Warren Ave
J. M. Laseter
Times- Enterprise
E. Jackson
Jackson St
Chastain Office Supply Co
Times-Enterprise
Parker-Jeffries Co
O. J. Parramore
Jarvis B. Watkins & Co
Coca Cola Bottling Co
Empire Furniture Store
Cochran
Smith’s Park
Barnetts
Love Street
Chrysler
W. A. Palin
Studebaker
T. BE. Amason Auto Co
M. T. Nunnally, Jr
Buick
Lovejoy
Flint
Midh
G.M.A.C
Uj Buick
McManeus Buick Company
R. G. Mays
Thomas, Grady and
Jefferson Counties
Thomasville Hardware & Supply Co
South Broad St
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