Leaders Predict Repeal of Two Third Rule in Democratic Party
Iowa national committee members announce 48 of 57 respondents favor majority rule for 1928 conventions. The statement cites support from leaders like John W. Davis and William G. McAdoo and lists states backing the move including Illinois, New York, Ohio, and California.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
National Committee
Iowa
Clyde L. Herring
Des Moines
Madge O'Neill
Columbus Junction
John W. Davis
William G. McAdoo
Norman E. Meek
New York
Charles A. Greathouse
Indiana
Thomas
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Virginia
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Mississippi
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West Virginia
Democratic Party Adopts Majority Rule Precedent
The piece argues the party must embrace the majority rule as a necessary precedent to secure future election victories, emphasizing the pivotal shift in strategy for Democratic success.
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Democratic Party
Principal Changes In 1926 Football Code
The article outlines major rule changes for 1926 including automatic dead ball at field boundaries, five yard penalty plus down loss for multiple incomplete passes in a four down series, safeties lead to a kick from the 20 yard line, clarified crawling rule, strengthened piling up prohibition, and expanded face contact restrictions by defenders.
Standard Oil of California would have grown your 1000 shares
Arthur Brisbane notes a hypothetical 1912 investment in Standard Oil of California turning 1 000 shares into 35 640 at today’s price worth about 2 225 000 and generating 71 280 annually plus 620 445 in dividends, while reflecting on the antitrust breakup and ongoing dividend rate.
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Standard Oil of
California
Standard Oil
Arthur Brisbane
Habitual Constipation Cure with Lax-Fos and Pepsin
Specially prepared syrup toric laxative for habitual constipation. Relieves promptly and should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. Stimulates and regulates. Very pleasant to take. 60 cents per bottle.
Fannin Sheriff’s Race Contested in District Court
W E Biggerstaff and attorneys give notice that a contest will be filed in the District Court to challenge the nomination of J E Whitley as Democratic candidate for Fannin County sheriff. The filing cites irregularities alleged in multiple precincts including Sash Carson Bantam Dial Self Ladonia Savoy North and South Honey Grove and Monks town.
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W. E. Biggerstaff
Patrick & Eubank
S. F. Leslie
Darling
J. E. Whitley
Fannin County
Sash
Carson
Bantam
Dial
Self
Ladonia
Savoy
North
Honey Grove
Monkstown
Bonham News
New York Prohibition Curbs Sacramental Wine Distribution
Major Chester P. Mills announces a new system for distributing sacramental wine to Jewish congregations in New York. Rabbis report required amounts to prohibition headquarters and permits will allow direct shippping to rabbis, eliminating 250 distributing points in the city.
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Chester P. Mills
Prohibition
New York
Wrnters
One Hen Farm Earns Profit Before Federal Probe
Dallas readers report a man ran a chicken ranch with a single old hen as the sole resident. He profited through newspaper and mail ads selling registered chickens. Five investors received refunds totaling their sums after federal agents investigated potential mail fraud. A grand jury inquiry was to be considered.
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Dallas
Federal Grand Jury
Woman Dragged From Burning Home By Dog
Mrs. W. L. Appleby, 47, died Friday night at a Dallas hospital after a Monday fire destroyed her home. The family dog reportedly dragged her from the blaze, unlatched the door and saved her life.
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W. L. Appleby
Offico
Dallas
Jade green 5 piece bedroom suit at Lem Tittsworth Co
5 piece jade green bedroom set priced at 85 dollars offered by Lem Tittsworth Furniture Co Bonham. Better radio reception advertised with Atwater Kent receivers from Manning Clark and Meador.
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Lem Tittsworth Furniture Co
Bonham
Atwater Kent
Manning, Clark & Meador
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