Whitewright notes and political survey of the era
A regional miscellany discusses election campaigns and political figures including Hoover and Alfred E. Smith, mentions Whitesboro bonds and Cotton season, and notes a Sun editor's reception from the Texas Democratic convention. The piece reflects local opinions, historical figures, and farm concerns of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Miller
Mineral Wells Index
Texas Press Association
the Sun
Association
Hoover
Texas
Convention notes from the National Democratic gathering in Houston
The Sun reports from Houston as the National Democratic Convention convened after a day of sightseeing. Delegates arrived and caucuses of the Texas and New York groups proceeded quickly with women prominent as leaders and resolution propose runners.
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Sun
Houston
Texas
New York
New York Delegation Shown as Citizens at Democratic Convention
The New York group of ninety delegates and as many alternates attended the Houston convention and did not lead demonstrations. The large gathering impressed visitors and press with the hall’s setup and orderly conduct. Observers noted fights were intra delegation over state standards, and most predicted Al Smith would win in November.
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Texas
Tom Ball
Jesse Jones
Alfred E. Smith
New York
al Smith
America
Houston
Smith
Alfred E. Smith biography from encyclopedia sketch
A non partisan biographical sketch chronicles Alfred E. Smith born 1873 in New York City. It covers his early career in the New York Assembly and constitutional convention service his rise as Speaker and minority leader and his later roles Sheriff of New York County President of the Board of Aldermen and Governor of New York with landmark reforms and postwar policy actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Smith
United States
Encyclopedia Americana
Alfred FE. Smith
New York City
Saint James
New York
State Assembly
Assembly
Elihu Root
Mr. Smith
Democratic Party
Smith
New York County
Citizens’ Union
Board of Aldermen
Greater New York
Greater
Charles 8. Whitman
Governor Smith’s Reform Drive and Political Rise
The text chronicles Governor Smith’s push for municipal ownership of utilities, home rule for cities, a minimum wage for women, health insurance for industrial workers, and workers’ compensation reforms. It notes enacted laws, legislative defeats, highway funding, equal pay in schools, and record mental care appropriations. It covers his 1919–1926 terms, nominations, election wins, and the first state cabinet creation.
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Smith
James M. Cox
Nathan L. Miller
W. G. McAdoo
Governor Smith praised for progressive and balanced leadership
The article lauds Governor Smith for securing a 48 hour week for women and minors, blocking state water power lease to private firms, passing the Executive Budget Amendment, and defeating a four year term amendment. It notes his role in grade crossing elimination and his humane social legislation, highlighting his sincerity and nationwide recognition.
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The
Power Commission
Smith
Editorial Sparks and Witty Observations from Dailies
A collage of quotes from various papers riff on aviation, war, fashion, gasless motors, Soviet disarmament, Hoover, marriage, and brain theory. The snippets showcase dry humor and social commentary across regional publications.
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Whitewright
H. Waggoner
T. G. Doss
Whitewright, Texas
Whitewright Sun
Hubert
Charles
Joe
Whitesboro
Cone Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Wm. J. Bryan
Middle West
Nebraska
Alfred F. Smith
Editorial Sparks
Arkansas Gazette
Publishers Syndicate
Wall Street Journal
Pennsylvania
Soviet
Russia
Weston
Ore
Mississippi Valley
Philadelphia Inquirer
Georgia
Manchester Union
Hawk Brand
Cole & Davis Company
Planters National Bank
Sale
Pongee
Sale, Yd
Rayon Alpaca
Felt
Harvest Hats
Giles
Variety Store
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