Nomination of Alfred E. Smith Seen As Foregone
President hopeful Alfred E. Smith of New York appears set to be nominated by the Democrats at Houston after a large demonstration led by his supporters. Delegations from most states joined the parade while a few refused to march, and the convention adjourned as preparations for platform voting proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Houston
Franklin D. Roosevelt
al Smith
Smith
Texas
Indiana
Florida
Kansas
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Hawaii
Oklahoma
Robinson
David Lawrence
United States Daily
George
Ayer
Platform Committee
Tabernacle Group in Dallas Wins Out
Dallas residents lost efforts to block a Fundamentalist Baptist tabernacle at a residential corner when Judge Towney Young dismissed the injunctive suit as premature. Dr. J. Frank Norris claimed the decision clears the way for construction and work will start immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Towney Young
Pastors Misquote Resolution On Rule Of Rum
The Dallas Journal reports the Dallas Methodist Pastors Association resolution sent to Governor Moody opposed the rule of rum, not Rome. An afternoon paper echoed the error, with reporters misreading the phrase and misreporting the sentiment as anti Rome.
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Dallas Methodist Pastors’ Association
Moody
Rome
Rum
Tammany
Rule of Rum
Dallas Journal
Annual Cost Of A 5000 Watt Station
The Service Bureau of the National Association of Broadcasters reports that a $90,000 yearly cost supported a representative 5,000 watt station. Engineering ate 25 percent ($22,500), general overhead matched that, program department led with $31,500 (35%), office supplies and service $6,300, commercial $4,500, and publicity $2,700.
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Service Bureau
National Association of Broadcasters
Need Dry Weather To Harvest Grain
The Whitewright area reached maturity and harvested a good grain crop but rain keeps the sheaves in shock. Threshing began last week and some crops were sold, yet continued rain threatens heavy losses. Oats may yield 30 to 90 bushels per acre, averaging about 45, and wheat shows fair yield and good quality.
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Whitewright
Combatants name themselves amid floor fracas at convention
In Houston on the convention floor North Carolina and Alabama combatants paused between blows to give reporters their names. A new comer halted a punch to ensure his name was spelled correctly, and a fiery Alabama fighter repeated the process as he prepared to strike again.
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Houston
Standard
North Carolina
Alabama
Baby Named Moss Bishop Buried In Whitewright
Friends of Mr and Mrs Moss Bishop of Sherman mourn their infant child who died last Saturday. The infant was brought to Whitewright for burial and laid to rest in the City Cemetery on Sunday afternoon.
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Whitewright
Moss
Sherman
City
Plan For Amendment Of Homestead Law
Texas chambers of commerce receive copies of a resolution from the Texas Association of Commerce urging a constitutional amendment. The proposal would allow public improvements to place liens on all real property benefited, separating improvements from homestead protections to avoid obstructed paving and urban work.
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Chamber of Commerce
Texas
The
Association of Commerce
Jack H. Hott
Texas Commercial Executive Association
Corpus Christi
Hott
Bible School and Communion Service Plan Next Sunday
Bible school and the communion service will be held at 10 and 11 a.m. with no preaching services. Evangelistic meetings are set to begin the fourth Sunday in August. The Children's Day program was enjoyed, and a fairly good offering was taken. Reporter.
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Bible School
Methodist Revival Postponed to August First Sunday
The revival meeting was postponed due to circumstantial factors and will run from August 5 to August 16. Rev. W. T. Tittle of First Church Oak Cliff will preach, with Rev. T. H. Browning of Byers Texas directing the choir. The pastor H. M. Cowling invites all to attend.
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W. T. Tittle
First Church
Oak Cliff
T. H. Browning
Byers
Texas
H. M. Cowling
Class Has Picnic at Pilot Grove Creek
The Always Ready Class of the First Baptist Church went to Pilot Grove creek last Wednesday at 6 pm for a picnic, their fifth social meeting. Swimming, games, and a 7:30 pm lunch followed with sandwiches fried chicken cake iced tea fruit and cream. Attendees included Fae Woods Clyde Montgomery Maggie Horton Bettie Lou McLean Mary Louise Noe Hester Martin Percy Rayon and Hazel McLean with Mrs C W Hampton supervising.
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First Baptist Church
Pilot Grove Creek
Fae Woods
Clyde Montgomery
Maggie Horton
Bettie Lou McLean
Mary Louise Noe
Hester Martin
Percy Rayon
Hazel McLean
C. W. Hampton
Kidd Key College Awards Razing and Building Contract
The Kidd Key College board awards the chapel razing and second unit frame work to Max Gibbs Sons and Co. for 30 497 88 dollars. Other bids were Wood and Allman 382 890 and Wentzel and Wood 31 587. Gibbs began placing orders immediately after the award.
Burro for Each State Plan Upset in Houston
Mother Nature altered the convention display by increasing the Texas burro herd from 48 to 49. Officials renamed the extra animal "Baby Houston" and planned to present it to the presidential nominee as a playful intrusion into the event.
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Houston
Texas
Arson Cases in State Show Large Decrease
In Texas a statewide effort by investigators and fire marshals has greatly reduced arson. Eugene Sanders, custodian of fire loss records, said thorough reviews of suspected fires have led to many solved cases and a notable drop in incidents.
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Austin
Texas
Eugene Sanders
Sanders
Naming of Smith Urged by Owsley
Colonel Alvin Owsley former national commander of the American Legion and Texas Democratic Senate candidate described Alfred E. Smith as the outspoken choice of the majority of Democrats at the convention and urged his nomination on an early ballot.
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Houston
Alvin Owsley
The
American Legion
Senate
Texas
Alfred E. Smith
Insect Poison Fatal to Louisiana Girl
In Breauxridge St. Martin Parish five year old Muriel Bonin died after drinking a bottle of ant extermination poison. Doctors were unable to revive her despite several physician callouts.
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Louisiana
Layfette
Muriel
Fortune Bonin
Breauxridge
St. Martin Parish
Tastes of Hoover and Smith differ on most things
McClure’s July article by Frazier Hunt contrasts Al Smith and Herbert Hoover beyond blue eyes and cigars. It notes diffe rences in dress, tastes, religion, reading, and diet, while highlighting shared claims of humble origins and eventual self made success.
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Hoover and Smith
New York
Alf Smith
Herbert Hoover
Frazier Hunt
McClure’s
Smith
Hoover
Governor Smith
McClure
Kipling
East Side
Iowa
Fulton
Tammany Hall
Leland Stanford
New York State
Belgium
United States
al Smith
Death of Z. W. Binion Brings Deep Veil of Grief to Pilot Grove
Funeral of Z. W. Binion, longtime Pilot Grove resident born February 28, 1856, honored by family, friends, and many from nearby towns. Survivors include wife Zora, seven children, two foster children Anna and Sam For shee, nineteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were held at the home with Rev. M. R. T. Davis and others leading the ceremony.
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Callie Taylor
Mr. Binion
Z. W. Binion
Zora Brewer
Myrtle Taylor
L. L. Minion
Dallas
Mae Neathery
Desert
Florence Cato
Farmersville
Fae St. John
San Antonio
Ascal Binion
Beulah
Binion
R. E. L. Binion
Sarah Binion
M. R. T. Davis
Electra
J. A. Henderson
Howard McSpedden
Greenville
C. B. Fielder
Trenton
Leonard
Bonham
Tom Bean
Sherman
McKinney
M. G. Davis
A. L. Scott
J. T. McCarley
W. C. Simpson
W. R. Cato
Bill McKinney
Benton Wallace
Austin Jernigan
F. M. Sloan
Mayfield to Speak at Sherman July 4 on Court House Lawn
Senator Earle B. Mayfield, candidate for reelection, will address Sherman on July 4 at the courthouse lawn. E. M. Barron, Sherman campaign manager, says the Sherman Municipal Band will provide special music. Mayfield also plans a Denison appearance in the afternoon of July 4.
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Earle B. Mayfield
Sherman
E. M. Barron
Court House
Sherman Municipal Band
Mayfield
Denison
Early Morning Fire Destroys Gun Office in North Texas
A morning blaze damaged the gun office its contents and wagon scales in North Texas during a storm. The loss was about 500 dollars. Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the fire before 5 am. The origin could not be determined.
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North
Speakers Set for Fifth Annual American Legion Picnic
Preparations move ahead for the fifth annual American Legion picnic at J. D. Hoard park in South Whitewright on July 12 13 and 14. A band amusement company rides and minor concessions are arranged. Balloon ascension with parachute leap is planned daily. Mayor Tom W Perkins of McKinney congressman Sam Rayburn of Bonham slated to speak July 13 and July 14 respectively.
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American Legion
J. D. Hoard Park
South Whitewright
Tom W. Perkins
McKinney
Congress
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
Reduced Postal Rates Announced
Changes in postal rates take effect July 1 announced by W. O. Brents postmaster. Most rate cuts noted include private mailing cards and newspapers for individuals. Indemnity for registered mail rises from 100 to 1000 dollars and special delivery charges rise to 85 cents. A new penalty applies for underpaid mail.
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W. O. Brents
Congress
Postal Department
Advertising to Show the People Hoover Points
The Republican party launches a national campaign to sell Herbert Hoover to voters emphasizing his individuality record and personality. Henry J. Allen former Kansas governor and Wichita Beacon editor becomes national publicity director directing efforts from Washington with radio and print outreach while new headquarters open in New York and Chicago.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Republican Party
Hoover
Central Committee
Hubert Work
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Allen
Wichita
Kan
Beacon
New York
Chicago
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Bill
Marnec
Neyre
Central Christian Church
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Kidd-Key
Owsley
Earle Mayfield
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