Smith and Robinson Will Lead Democrats
New York Governor Alfred E. Smith and Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas were nominated by the Democratic national convention in Houston. Smith won on the first ballot with 849 2 3 votes to secure the presidential nomination, while Robinson secured the vice presidential slot on the first ballot. Harmony followed the nominations as the convention adjourned.
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Civitan Closes First Year In Boone With Luncheon
The Boone Civitan Club marked its first year with a luncheon at Civitan Watt Gragg’s home hosted by Mrs Gragg and four young women. New officers were elected led by President George K Moose with Gordon Winkler as vice president and Leo Vaughn as treasurer. Directors include R F McDade J F Moore Rev C H Moser R D Hodges and Howard W Mast.
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Boone
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R. F. McDade
J. F. Moore
Rev. C. H. Moser
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Howard W. Mast
Daniels Refuses Asheville Parley Over Prohibition
Dallas July 1 A Dallas News dispatch reports Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels will not attend the Asheville conference July 4 to 14 called by Bishop Cannon and Arthur J. Barton. He prefers to back the party nominee and fight to preserve prohibition, saying he has been a dry Democrat for 45 years and will attend only as a reporter if he goes.
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The Way of It Life Insurance Quip
A witty exchange questions life insurance with the line defining it as keeping a man poor all his life so he can die rich. The remark captures a satirical view on policy and wealth.
Convention picks Smith over rivals amid heated roll call
Chairman Meeker of Ohio stood on a chair and cast 44 Ohio votes for Smith in the initial roll. Mississippi Indiana Nebraska Kansas and Tennessee soon followed, giving Smith votes he no longer needed and reducing anti-Smith strength to about 250 of the 1,100 delegates.
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Governor Smith Accepts Democratic Nomination on Prohibition Stance
Albany June 29 Governor Smith accepts the Democratic presidential nomination in a 600 word telegram focusing on prohibition. He promises enforcement of laws while urging changes in prohibition legislation and outlines plans to lead the campaign with a focus on his actions if elected. He also defends taxation policies and calls for fair distribution of prosperity.
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Hoover Rests Over Weekend in Nomination Speech Prep
Secretary Hoover took a break from work on his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination during the weekend. The story notes a continuation on page eight.
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Frank Linney remembered as strong North Carolina leader
Greensboro and Charlotte obituaries honor Frank A Linney son of Col R Z Linney. A longtime Republican figure he served as solicitor district attorney and US district attorney for Western North Carolina. He led the party with warmth, earned high state appointments and left a lasting impact on NC politics.
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Frank A Linney Dies Sudden at Boone Home
Frank Armfield Linney, 54, attorney and prominent North Carolina politician, died at his Boone home from a heart ailment after a brief illness. Born June 29, 1874, near Taylorsville, he built a career in law and Republican politics, served as district solicitor and district attorney, and supported education. Funeral services were held at Boone Methodist Church with broad community attendance.
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