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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1928

Page

2

Smith to Sidestep Convention Hoover Loses in Colorado Fight

In Colorado Springs the state Republican convention refused to instruct seven delegates at large for the commerce secretary, leaving fifteen national delegates uninstructed except two pledged to Hoover for the First Congressional district. A. Albert Roth of Yoakum and A.C. Erwin of Corpus Christi were noted visitors.

Hoover Colorado Colorado Springs Colo. Avil Herbert Moorer Commerce

Sewing Nettles Hooks and Accessories Ad Card

A compact catalog note lists sewing notions including hooks eyes snaps brace pins and fine brass thimbles with an emphasis on fancy dress trimming items.

Socialists Ban Prohibition From Presidential Platform

New York April 17 The Socialist party delegates at their national convention voted 72 to 30 to ignore prohibition in the platform. Nominee Thomas, urged by Victor Berger to favor light wines and beers, said the issue is less important than party campaign aims. Maurer, running mate, is a Reading Pa official and longtime Socialist worker. Thomas, born in Marion Ohio, has run for office three times and is a Protestant clergyman, editor and lecturer. The ticket was chosen unanimously amid a six minute demonstration and singing of the Internationale.

New York Socialist Party Worman ‘Hous Prohibition Victor L. Berger Wisconsin Thomas Rom Eugene Deb Mec Thoms James H. Maurer

Debates Sought Among Texas Democrats By Three Factions

More than 200 Texas Democrats urged a joint debate among the three factions led by Joxeah Weldon Hailes Tom Love and Governor Don Moody. They demanded enforcement of the party pledge from the Austin meeting and sent invitations to Cone Johnson and Lynch Davidson for talks. The move targets harmony Democrats and constitutional Democrats amid party rifts and pledges enforcement.

International Nemo Service Dallas Tex State Democratic Executive Committee Auatin Texas United States Joxeah Weldon Hailes Tom Love Dulles Constitutional Democrats Arobably Don Moody Harmony Democrats Oscar Calloway Vntley Group Cone Johnson Lynch Davidson Houston Harmony Bailey Democrata

Troup Pastor Shot in Front of Drug Store

PYLET Texas May 17 1930 pastor of Jarret Baptist Church in Troup East Texas was fatally shot in front of a drug store Monday evening. Lays Wilson garage owner drove to Tyler after the attack and surrendered to authorities. Preliminary hearing set for Tuesday. The slain clergyman was son of Reverend FM Wallace of Burt Tyler Baptist Church and is survived by his widow and young daughter.

Pylet Tex Foul Willace Jaret Baptist Chavel Troup al Troup Lays Wilson Tyler Sita Nell FM Wallace Burt Tyler Wallace

Connally Opens Senate Campaign in Texas

The article reports Tom Connally launching his United States Senate run with a formal opening event. Tom Werder and Fordor Bower are mentioned as presenters who will introduce Connally at the kickoff, with the date and place implied but not fully clear. The piece centers on Connally entering the race and the initial campaign actions.

Ayanceynaqvonn Pav Muien Geettan Tom Connally United States Senate Connally Tom Werder Fordor Bower

Smith Declines Houston Bid as New York Democrats Move

Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York signals no attendance at the Houston convention while New York party leaders plan to formally enter him in the Democratic presidential contest. The state executive committee meets to name delegates and define his candidacy amid party strategy and primary support moves in several states.

Asudville N. 6 Alfred E. Smith New York Haa Houston Smith

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