Demonstrators for Al Smith chased from convention
Philadelphia June 26. Missing teeth and skinned knuckles marked a demonstration for Al Smith at the new deal Democratic convention. About 30 youths in a gallery unfurled banners crying We are Al Smith democrats We want Al. A scuffle followed as night sticks were used and police pushed the protesters to the basement then ordered them to scram. Sources vary on motive.
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Philadelphia
al Smith
Roosevelt
Atery
Ecks
Leland Webb
Upper Derby
Insects Now Harass Farmers in Drought Stricken Midwest
In drought hit states grasshoppers caterpillars crickets beetles and chinch bugs invaded fields across North Dakota Wisconsin Wyoming Nebraska Iowa Illinois and Kansas. Rain was too light to help as heat baked crops and livestock evacuations were planned with farm leaders calling for immediate relief actions including irrigation water conservation and feeding and marketing dairy cattle.
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Chicago
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Kansas
South Dakota
Mitchell
Huron
Aberdeen
Pierre
Watertown
Northwest
Painting and Body Work at Crawford's Garage
General auto repairing offered by Crawford's Garage at North Madison Street with phone 710. Officials called them republicans from Philadelphia's south ward.
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General Auto
Crawford
N. Madison St
Philadelphia
South Ward
Sanity Proceedings for Zioncheck Dismissed by Judge
Washington June 26 Representive Zioncheck of Washington was found sane after proceedings in the District of Columbia Supreme Court were dismissed at the request of the Districts assistant corporation counsel. Zioncheck had been admitted to a private hospital in Townsend Maryland for indefinite treatment.
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Washington
Zioncheck
W. O’donohue
District of Columbia Supreme Court
T. Gillespie Walsh
Townsend
Watermelon Festival Set for One-Day Run in Moultrie
Moultrie Georgia July festival plans highlight a 10 hour program led by the Chamber of Commerce with a morning band concert, thrill exhibits including auto crashes, a Georgia Florida League baseball game, and a free street dance closing the day with a secret queen event.
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Chamber of Commerce
South Georgia
Moultrie
Americus
Georgia- Florida League
tumultuous welcome for Haile Selassie at Geneva station
Emperor Haile Selassie arrives in Geneva to a tumultuous reception as he appeals to the League of Nations against Italy. Thousands line the railway and chant support while diplomats in the council debate sanctions and recognition of Ethiopian territory.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Hiale Selassie
Negus
King of Kings
Italy
Emperor
Associated Press
League Council
East Africa
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
New Palace
League
Local Social News From Arbor Dale Area
Mr and Mrs Grady Wade and other Mrs J D Wade spent the weekend visiting relatives in Macon and Manchester. Several local residents visited, attended Emory Sanders funeral at Bold Springs, and Sunday School gatherings are encouraged each Sunday at 3 o clock.
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Grady Wade
J. D. Wade
Macon
Manchester
S. D. Scoggins
Clara Dekle
Woodland
H. A. Scoggins
Viola Mathis
Hugh McGill
Edison Dunlap
Pine Park
Naomi Dunlap
Kitty Oliver
T. J. Copland
Henry Adams
Snyder Copland
O. B. Wade
Emory Sanders
Bold Springs
German student bodies dwindle under Nazi rule
Berlin reports a 38 percent drop in university student enrollment since the Nazis seized power. The decline reflects political pressure and shifts in higher education as the regime tightens control over academic life.
Visitors and social notices fill Rock Springs area
Local pages list numerous visitors and residents traveling to and from Jacksonville Atlanta Albany Rome and Savannah. People cited include Mr B K Jennings Mr J R Burns Mr E J Hulkenburg and Mrs Eunice Wimberly with relatives in Tampa Jacksonville and Springfield Mo. Also noted: weddings plans of Miss Elizabeth Smith and Dan Redd and a prospective large estate home by Gerald Livingston with architect John Russell Pope in Brook county.
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Carol Forrester
Leesburg
Jean Dawes
Miss Forrester
Elizabeth Smith
Dan Redd
Gerald Livingston
New York
Dixie
Brook County
John Russell Pope
Arab attackers wreck train on Jerusalem line
June 26 Jerusalem Arabs wrecked a train on the Jerusalem Haifa Lydda line killing the engineer and a soldier. A fight followed between attackers and the military guard at the wreck. Early reports suggested Arab casualties heavy and a British detachment reported three Arabs killed in a skirmish in the Nablus district.
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Jerusalem
Jerusalem- Haifa-Lydda
Nablus
Talmadge Has No Plans For Political Moves After July Fourth
Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge says he has no plans for political activity after his July 4 address in McRae. He will speak at Lincolnton on July 29 and attend the Hawkinsville centennial on July 3 with a brief non political talk. He plans to announce a slate of state candidates at McRae for the September 9 primary. A 50 000 mouth barbecue feeding is planned at McRae. Hollywood Claudette Colbert collects jade pieces and has a jade collection.
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Atlanta
Talmadge
McRae
Lincolnton
Hawkinsville
Union organizers beaten by mob in Gadsden Alabama
In Gadsden Alabama a mob of about 300 attacked United Rubber Workers organizers amid union activity at the Goodyear plant. Dozens were beaten, state police patrolled the city, and leaders sought safety in Birmingham as Goodyear officials faced accusations of backing the raid. No arrests reported.
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Gadsden
Alabama
Ala
United Rubber Workers' Union
J. C. Coleman
Philadelphia
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
George B. Roberts
American Federation of Labor
Roberts
Birmingham
Frank Grillo
Inu Akron
Goodyear Company
Goodyear “Flying Squadron
Goodyear
Checks for schools signed by Governor Talmadge at capital
Governor Talmadge signed checks totaling 244 165 for Georgia free schools. He said this week’s total paid to schools exceeded 500 000. A 7 950 payment went to county school superintendents for June salaries. The article notes student counts for 1933 and 1935 terms and overall higher education enrollment figures.
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Talmadge
Atlanta
Free Schools of
Georgia
Mississippian Opens Mail Gift of British Bonds
Mize Mississippi druggist R. W. Ford, 43, received a registered package from British Columbia containing Canadian government bonds totaling 142625 dollars. Bonds ranged from 25 to 30000 dollars, sealed with the Canadian government emblem. Post office officials urged sending the package to New Orleans inspectors for safekeeping as investigators pursue the mystery. Ford, who is hard of hearing, attended to his prescriptions while others sought answers.
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Mize
Miss
R. W. Ford
British Columbia
S. C. Tanner
Mr. Ford
New Orleans
Spring Hill Sermon Draws Notable Attendance
Preaching at Spring Hill drew a well attended service as Mr. Drake delivered a fine sermon on Sunday. Local visits included Marvin and Fench of near Reno visiting their brother W. C. Holman and Walter Bennett visiting Dan Odom. Mrs. J. M. Barksdale of Ochlocknes visited her daughter Mrs. Howard McMill.
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Drake
Marvin Fench
Near Reno
W. C. Holman
Walter Bennett
Dan Odom
T. W. Salter
N. H. Sasser
Missourie Long
W. J. Thursby
J. M. Barksdale
Mississippi man disputes bonds tied to church plans
A Mississippi native and Baptist Church pillar, Mr. Ford, claims if bonds are his he will fund two brick churches. He notes friends in British Columbia may be misidentified and says there was a mistake with the bonds despite a long local life near Mize.
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British Columbia
Baptist Church
Ford
University of Mississippi
Smiths County
Mize
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