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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1928

Page

3

Burned Man Identified as Convict in Barn Fire

Angola Indiana August 4 identification made of burned and headless man found Wednesday in a barn west of town. Coroner says the victim is TD Bliss alias Baker a former convict. Identification traced to clothing and effects found in a travel bag in a garage loft at Steuben county jail.

Angola Ind Here Dh Bliss Baker FL. D. Wurphress Steuben County

Air Talks Tabooed by Smith in New Tong Campaign

New Tong Australia 24 There will be no open air campaigning for Governor Smith if he interg yt The radio has too much appeal for him This idea is pressed upon by his political associates though he personally is known to have felt the futility of candidating He has campaigned five times for governor joining mere times in other political roles He has seen candidates rise and fall simply pen thou Mail worn Lemselve out by Heir outdoor leties ub what he considers the most impactful period of any campaign the last week or two.

New Tong Aus Smith Yeerowil Jou

Runoff Election Set in Bexar County Democratic Primary

In Bexar County voters prepare for the Democratic runoff amid reports from county chairman Jahn Weber that polling places will mirror the July regular primary. The ballot features candidates for lieutenant governor, state senator, and other statewide offices with names including Lavited States senior and W. A. Williamson among the slate.

AW Howes Bexar Jahn Weber Vrecinet Wexne Enpidiz Weber Mid Ames Lark Mayfiell Tom Con Barr F. Garner St Tenilens Wali Instenelion

Sledge Hammer Injures Man On Travis Street

Menuente 20 of 4140 T on straction job on Tust Travis Street was injured Friday when a hammer fell while working. The man was enfrecing from no brokers Toft and received the blow Thursday afternoon.

Menuente Travis Street Toft

Love Withdrawal Furnishes Drama in Fort Worth Primary

In Fort Worth on August 24 Candi Vales and Tarernnniapar engage in a dramatic prelude as Democratic primary voters prepare to cast ballots today and tomorrow. The dispute features heated rhetoric and sharp exchanges among campaign speakers, with supporters urging strong turnout.

Tarernnniapar Fort Worth Candi- Vales Klesing Runall Priory

Hoover recalls boyhood home visit in West Branch Iowa

Herbert Hoover, then Republican presidential nominee, revisits his two room birthplace in West Branch. The photo shows Mr and Mrs Hoover leaving the house. She expresses desire to purchase the residence.

West Branch Iowa Herbert Hoover

Nominations Sought For Statewide Races In Texas

The article notes nine nominations for U S senator lieutenant governor state superintendent and land office commissioner. It details the withdrawal of state Senator Tom Taye from the race against Warner and mentions Governor Al Smith backing the Republican nominee. Taye had been a persistent critic and Texas power broker in state politics.

United States Tom Taye Warner Texas Tove Liek Evne Ernor al Smith Mace Merrleeniler

Senators Spar Over Farm Policy in Plains Conference

A Democratic senator from Arkansas and a Republican congressman clashed at a farmers meeting on farm policy and price supports. They debated who would benefit from farm surpluses, market controls, and the adjustment of farm prices, with each side accusing the other of favoring industrial and commercial groups or the farming class.

Sumingfield Vic Catowas Arkansas Congressionaty Dickinson Wiineis Ste Fk Caraway Republican Party Dickinges Piatfonu Curaway Smith Cechia

President Galles to See Christening of U.S. Grandchild

MERICO CITY August 2 The first American grandchild of President Whitarco Eilns Calley will be christened tomorrow by an episcopal minister at the home of Shonas Arioh Robinson in New York. Attending will be Calles and cabinet members. The infant will be named Ainion Calles Robinson with Dean F. W. Golden Howell of Christ Church Mexico officiating. Mrs Berry EB Enta of New York will be godmother, Venera Tiohetly a New York godfather, neither of whom will be present.

Merico City Whitarco Eilns Calley Calles Shonas Arioh Robinson New York Ginestina Te Inbs Piil Ainion Calles Trobinson Dean F. W. Golden Jlowes

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