Southern Democrats Struggle to Stem Smith Tide at Houston Convention
At the Houston convention June 26 the Southern Democrats show mixed support for Gov. Al Smith as debates on his nomination unfold. Delegates hear Smith backers claim first ballot victory while others fear conflicts over Prohibition and platform language. Virginia leaders pledge harmony while addressing delegation procedures and future ballots.
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AL Smith
Bette Ot
Houston
J . Smith
Hoon
Smith
George van Namee
Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Bratton
New Mexico
Claude Swanson
Swanson
Roanoke
Virginia
Gov. Ritchie
Maryland
Glass
Louisiana
Reckless Driving On Valley Pike To Be Broken Up
State Traffic Officer Samuel R. Day has arrested several motorists in a five day effort to curb high speed driving on the Valley turnpike. Minor accidents occurred with heavy traffic between Strasburg and Woodstock as resurfacing proceeds, drawing attention to hazardous passing on the narrowing Lee Jackson Highway.
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Woodstock
Valley Turnpike
Samuel R. Day
Lee-Jackson Highway
Shenandoah County
Strasburg
Refuse Cans Mistaken for Letter Boxes Says NY Dispatch
New York dispatches note that refuse cans are often mistaken for letter boxes but few mail advertisers make the error, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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New York Dispatches
Cincinnati Enquirer
Resignation of Veteran Army Flyer Accepted
The resignation of Captain J. Leland Bass stationed at Selfridge Field Michigan was accepted for the good of the service. Prohibition officers found liquor in a shipment Captain Bass sent from Chicago to Selfridge Field. He was court martialed last winter found guilty on four of ten counts for conduct unbecoming an officer. A veteran of 25 years service.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
J. Leland Bass
Selfridge Field
Michigan
Mrs Annie Swink Dies At Home Of Her Daughter
Mrs Annie J Swink widow of Decatur M Swink died this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs C A Crewl on North Braddock street She is survived by three daughters Mrs C A Crewl of this city Mrs J E Parks of Camden N J and Mrs C E Dennis of Martinsburg W Va The funeral with high requiem mass will be at 9 o clock Thursday morning in Marys Catholic Church of Hagerstown Md where she formerly lived
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Annie J. Swink
Decatur M. Swink
C. A. Crewl
North Braddock Street
Swink
J. E. Parks
Camden
N. J
C. E. Dennis
Martinsburg
W. Va
Paymasters Robbed in Front of San Antonio Paper
A trio of payroll robbers held up the paymaster of the San Antonio Light in the business district today and escaped in an automobile with 6000 dollars. The robbery occurred immediately in front of the newspaper office.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
San Antonio Light
Call Money Returns to 7 Per Cent in Wall Street
The Associated Press reports seven per cent call money reappeared in New York trading on June 26. The market, which had risen, backed up but did not break, as gains in standard industrials and select rail issues were pared. Total volume reached about 1.4 million shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
President Coolidge Heads to Superior Offices
Superior Wis June 26 President Coolidge will tour the executive offices taking advantage of warm sun and good road conditions. He plans to depart for the visit soon after lunch.
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Associated Press
Superior
Wis
Coolidge
Colored couple receive marriage license in Martinsburg
A marriage license was issued in the Corporation clerk's office to Ernest Gaither and Susan Smith, both colored, from Martinsburg West Virginia. Gaither's father Ambrose Gaither lives in Winchester. he is a widower and his wife is a divorcee.
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Corporation Clerk
Ernest Gaither
Susan Smith
Martinsburg, West
Gaither
Ambrose Gaither
Winchester
That Job Printing We Print Sale Bills and More
Local printer offers fast sale bill printing and job work including letter heads envelopes bill heads window cards and programs. Prices described as reasonable and customers urged to see the Star Job Office before ordering.
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STAR
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