This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
3
A THOMASVILLE TIMES-ENTERPRISE opinion column discusses Roosevelt's standing, the two thirds rule, Baltimore 1912 parallels, repeal of prohibition, and factional moves in Chicago with references to Walsh, Shouse, Ritchie, and Baker as political actors in the 1928 context.
The piece argues the Democratic convention will push a platform plank for repealing prohibition by state assemblies and federal submission. It notes possible routes through Congress, state elections, and delegates, urging local officials and Thomas County candidates to support a referendum plan to protect the plant and fund improvements.
The Montana delegate Walsh is elected permanent chairman as Roosevelt forces win a key battle by abandoning the two thirds rule. Delegations split on the issue and the Roosevelt nomination remains uncertain though his chances look stronger due to pledged delegates. The piece weighs Roosevelt's political judgment and the enemies he has made in the convention.
The Tax League urges Georgia General Assembly candidates to back a charter amendment for Thomasville to segregate a portion of the Thomasville light and water plant profits for yearly enlargements and improvements. Proposals outline budgeting profits like thirty thousand dollars annually to fix rates and benefit consumers.
United States Consul General Walter Adams in Peiping said all Americans kidnapped near Kikungshan were released except Reverends D W Wikner and A E Nyphus who remain held as hostages. Women and children were safe at Haakow or Shekow.
A 25 year old German stowaway named Paul Kaiser rode in the tail of a Pan American flying boat during a 2,500 mile flight from Cristobal to Miami. He was found after a 48 hour voyage and jailed in Dade county awaiting deportation. Peter S. Twitty plans a platform address in Dublin ahead of the Democratic primary.
J Howard Ellis, 38, died in Atlanta from wounds said to be inflicted by Lee Hendrix, a special officer who is under arrest and denied bond. Hendrix claims self defense.
Cleveland June 29 The field of aspirants for the Western Golf Association championship practices on Canterbury’s narrow fairways and greens in preparation for the tournament starting tomorrow. Gene Sarazen will not compete, leaving the defending national and world champion out of the event.
Equi pose to run at Arlington Park on July 4 carries 129 pounds top weight for the $50,000 Stars and Stripes Handicap. Gallant Knight is assigned 123 pounds as rival, with Mate 120 Clock Tower 117 White Clover II 116 Plucky Play 113 Sun Meadow 113 and Spanish Play 112 among contenders. Ninety four nominations were received and 25 of the eligibles trained at Arlington today.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.