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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1928

Page

3

Presidential Candidates Lead in Early Primary Returns

Early returns show Deneen leading in the Illinois presidential primary race with main contest driven by Deacon Deneen and challengers Thompson Crowe and Swanson. Glenn leads Smith in a statewide contest for votes with 4075 of 614 precincts reporting and 116,000 votes to Smith’s 364,007, amid a flare of campaign activity and county results.

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Chicago County Crime and Political Upheaval in 1920s Era

A fragmented report describes crime, politics, and a turbulent mayoral race in Chicago. It details alleged corruption under Crowe's regime, possible resignations if Crowe loses, and cross ties between city and county officials. The piece also notes a deadly street shooting tied to a campaign, voter intimidation, and a tense election atmosphere with muttered drafts for Coolidge.

Drops Dead While Discussing Election

A man collapses and dies during a discussion about a local election. The report notes a heart disease cause and details the setting at a central location with friends nearby. The incident underscores the election’s tense atmosphere and public interest in local politics.

Lowden Gains in Four State Delegation Totals

Washington April 1 Delegates from four state primaries and conventions total 150 pledged convention votes to date with Lowden leading narrowly. Smith commands about 47 of 50 district delegates in Illinois and Oklahoma. Oklahoma uninstructed conventions backed Lowden while Nebraska, West Nebraska and other states influence the national race.

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William Fetzer Dies at His Home

William Fetzer died Tuesday on the VaneeJack aou road near Inshowe. He had lived here twenty years, worked as an Armour & Company employee, and is survived by his widow Mrs Halcumb, daughter Mrs Halcumb Fon, a son W. J. Fetzer, two sisters Mrs I. Alman of Midlothian and Mrs Burth Clark of Manchester, two brothers Bridges Fetzer of Los Angeles and Hugh W. Fetzer of Manchester. Funeral arrangements were not completed Wednesday morning.

Wilko Fetzer Inshowe VaneeJackaou Feterr Wenwesger Armour & Company Halcumb W. J. Fetzer State Medical College Gilveston Alman Midlothian Tex Burth Clark Manchester Tenn Bridges Fetzer Los Angeles Cal Hugh W. Fetzer

Reed Denounces Corruption Within Republican Party

Senator Fauies A. Mee denounces corruption within the Republican Party and calls for national reform. As Democratic contender with AL Smith, he avoids commenting on William G. Meadow’s campaign and declines to discuss Lorde Hull or the Tennessee delegation’s First ballots at the Vaustun convention.

Fauies A. Mee Nacional AL Smith Steailtnardy William G. Meadow Thomas J. Walsh Mont White House Lorde Hull Tennessee

Queen Marie Host Wanted in Chicago

Sacramento report notes Saint Q Mallard, once jailed at Sin Queulin, is named as a possible host to Queen Marie of Romania at a theater party. The piece recalls Mallard's two year past Seattle appearance and recent Chicago confidence game charges faced by a tony figure.

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National G O P Club Split By Day

The New York Times reports a deep split in the National GOP Club over a proposed resolution to resume the eighteenth amendment. Wet and dry factions clash as a subcommittee pushes the measure to the full committee, with odds of approval by national affairs but likely defeat if brought to the club members.

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Lee Firm Buys Texas Wool Clip

The Lee firm purchased a large Texas wool clip at seventy five percent of value, tied to a general pool in the San Antonio area during the war era. The deal covered about 4000 pounds with roughly 1100,000 paid, tied to the Juds Schwarty company warehouse in Galveston.

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Peacock Society Hears Debaters at Monthly Meeting

The Peacock Society held its regular monthly meeting with a debate program on the Peacock Military Fund. Participants included Aden Abernathys, Have ry Ore, John Taylor, Rhone, Lynton Barnes, Huds man, Julian Hunt, Verlon, Raymond Wanders, and Harrold Merrick delivering affirmative and negative sides.

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