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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1928

Page

5

Hoover Birthday Observed Before Public Nomination

Stanford Cal Aug 10 The 54 year old Derbert Hoover marked his birthday at his home with family and friends on the eve of his public notification as the Republican nominee for president. The ceremony ahead of the formal nomination at a later London event is described with Hoover planning a brief four minute speech and a return to Washington after a short rest.

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Inquest Held Over Mrs Spears Death in Austin Street Home

Justice of the Peace Anton Adam presided an inquest into the death of 75 year old Mrs. Mary Spears of 162 Austin Street. She was found on her living room floor Thursday night around 4 am after neighbors noted a light burning since the previous night. Detectives questioned reports of a fireman named William Tuby from Kort Tionslon regarding a suspected fitting on the front porch observed Wednesday night.

Justice of the Peace Anton Adam Way Mary , Spears William Tuby Kort Tionslon Ute

Elmer Gantry Takes Stage Premiere With Backing

Elmer Stry aroused debates in certain circles as the play opened tonight at the theatre under sponsorship by Joseph J. Shea and William A. Branly Patrick Kearney has issued a note on the production Eduard Rapley played the lead role in a debut that drew attention from local audiences and press.

Soaverant Service Elmer Stry Sipelaly Lewis Playhouse Tonight Joseph J. Shea William A. Branly Patrick Kearney Eduard Rapley

Federal Employees Barred to Politics

Washington January 10. Stringent orders have been issued by the civil service commission to federal government employees to maintain political neutrality and conform to regulations. Workers are not permitted to wear campaign buttons while on duty and cannot solicit or display any political material or support at meetings or committees of political organizations.

Washington Aig Fetern Let Service Commission

Cuero Cotton Receipts Mix With Weather Happenings

Cuero Texas reports 325 bales of cotton received this week as rains slow fieldwork. Ginners ongoing processing while weather remains unsettled. showers linger over the county, delaying shipments and market movement.

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Straton Letter Over Smith Debated In Governor Speech Fallout

WORK August 10 Dr Soli Straton’s letter to Governor Smith accepting the debate challenge is expected to be received at the governor’s office today. Straton reiterates his attack on Smith’s record and favors a larger auditorium to accommodate a big crowd.

Soli Straton Straton Galvary America Ornor Stenton Smith Calvary Baptist Church

Prohibition Candidate Varnes Seeks Stronger Eighteenth Amendment

William F. Varnes, prohibition nominee for presidency, asks the party to back measures to strengthen enforcement of the eighteenth amendment. He defended maintaining the amendment and urged changes to improve its effectiveness, noting Die Volstand net was merely the start of prohibition laws.

Rockwise Ountiuy N William F. Varnes Recor Ag Congress

Woman and Son Burned to Death in Brownwood Fire

Brownwood Texas reported a fatal blaze that killed Mrs Lewis R Britinit age 42 and her son Deni Branden 27 decades. The fire destroyed their apartment where neighbors heard screams and firemen fought to reach the second floor, but their efforts were unsuccessful.

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Duke Schiller Plier Arrested in Sudialy Incident

In Sudialy Ontario on August 10, 0P Chartes a man nicknamed Duke Schiller and his mechanic were arrested on arrival by Montreal airmen on charges related to aviation equipment or fuel irregularities. Local authorities detained them for questioning and potential charges.

Sudialy Schiller Crakin Aviater Montreal

Smith attends Brennan funeral in Chicago

New York Governor Alfred E. Smith arrived in Chicago to honor George E. Brennan, a Democratic leader. Public and private services followed at the Brennan home and Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, with officials closing city offices in respect. Smith planned a brief appearance and meeting with party leaders before returning.

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