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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1928

Page

2

Democrats Plan $500000 Campaign to Carry Agricultural Belt

A three day Democratic conference in St Louis outlined a Midwest strategy to win the agricultural belt. John J. Reskob announced a $500,000 campaign with operations in 60 counties and party organizers in all. Reports noted Republican-leaning newspapers in the region and discussed regional challenges including Indian sentiment in Oklahoma and slow organization in Tennessee.

L. Sullivan Ynternal Toad ST. Louis Auguilion Delars Toder Smil Robinson Frora State Upper Mississippi Valley John J. Reskob Eedoseph T. Robinson Vicr Presidentia Middle West Rastkab Hazaab Tate Scott Ferris Oklahoma Ferris Torward Curt

Debate Over Anesthetics and Poverty Sparks Clergy Dissent

A historical panel features clergy condemning anesthesia as interference with God’s plans while a doctor cites Genesis to defend deep sleep for surgical tasks. The discussion shifts to eradicating poverty through science, highlighting Hoover’s efficiency appeal. A Jackson, Mississippi, elector resigns over a pro prohibition dispute tied to John K. Tally.

National Vote Shows Power of Women in Polls

Chicago August 22 Confidence of party leaders that Herbert Hoover will win strong support from women voters grows as Hearst papers straw poll results are released Secretary of Commerce Hoy O West says the poll confirms Hoover’s appeal to women in the nation and notes early in the campaign the trend appears favorable despite limited timing and regional variations.

Chicago Herbert Tloovec Tabulatia Hearst Commerce Hoy O. Weal Dzse Grean Waslington Middle West Rand Dale West

Hoover Keens Lead in Texas Amid Mixed Ballot Returns

The canvass moves through rural Texas as postcard ballots return quickly in districts with lower population while urban areas show stronger turnout. Early returns hint at national attention, with Democrats dominated by Smith while Hague trails. central and western regions report varied support for Smith and Tanger in a tense early tally.

Antonieight Hearst Negratiore Wade Neavermier Hague Tanger Ikeam

Artillery Colonel Named Inspector Lieut Calf Alfred Moss

Artillery colonel Alfred Moss has been detailed as inspector lieutenant Evel Jawl Weal named inspector act.

Calf Alfred Moss Evel Jawl Weal

Major Newton Arrives at Post Mai

A report notes Major Newton arriving at a post in Cherakinwen Newlandtfie with department, while offices in Fork Sain Pyuetad prepare for new assignments and program updates.

Newton Post Mai Cherakinwen Newlandtfie Han

Hoover Guards Against Fund Scandal Report

William S. Neal reports Hoover facing fund scandal allegations tied to the 1920 campaign. National treasurer Nutt and eastern treasurer Milbank are called to testify as inquiries into budgeting, donations, and spending intensify. Hoover seeks to avoid a repeat of the Harding era probe amid questions on fund-raising and committee spending.

William S. Neal Wastesbert Hoover Wiign Rallein Faovoond R. Nutt Cleveland National Surer Jeremiah Milbank Eastern Bussel Republican National Committee Harding Cales Kor Hoover de Miribap Hoover Pessonatts Coolidge Howevr John J. Raskub Tate Wallecy Cuminre Talas Jip Tamus W. Tool Mabtreri Walter H. Newton

Buigenig Baby Father Found Continued From Page One

A fragment from an ongoing divorce case names Deloved and a man identified as the father of the Buigenig baby. The text references Grace Bursham and links the defendant to Dr Max Maitrnse of New Haven. It mentions spouse ties to Matoham of Tanisville and a retired captain named Moivenett along with other social figures.

Graham Grace Bursham Mere. Burnhan Max Maitrnse New Haven Conn Bee Matoham Tanisville Bay Tiller Moivenett Tnt Vicens Vayage Gould Seugenic Sifera Kavtrovireh Medveieff

Sewerage Plant and City Library Contracts Drawn

City officials awarded contracts for a sewerage plant and a city library after engineers from Worth and allied firms reviewed plans. The projects, tied to municipal improvements, proceed with site assessments, estimated costs, and contractor bids under local oversight.

Patients to Lase Phone Broadcasts at Station Infirmary

Reports indicate a program to broadcast patient information from a municipal infirmary on Puce Lane. The service, primarily for chronically ill war veterans, will be monitored across sites on a monthly basis, according to city records given to the press.

Clubber Chases Man With Pistol Reported in Altercation

Witnesses described a clubber pursuing a man armed with a pistol during a disturbance. An officer testified Cammena was seen with a linekjack and Awila reportedly had a pistol during the melee. The case moved to a reminty rnurte for further action.

Aman VN Avibt Wee Cayména On & Hater al Fray Cammena Awila Wan

Woman Accused of Aiding Thief Amid Confusion

A woman on Delendhe Street was accused of aiding a thief. Deputy Hheelife and Minees with Stubbard reported the arrest and noted the primary suspect remains at large, with further inquiry underway.

Delendhe Sean Hheelife Din Minees Stubbard Jorgt

Texarkana Musicians Win 5A Section At State Meet

Texarkana Texas aug 2d VP Legion NA notes four bands waged a spirited contest as Texas and Arkansas musicians gathered for the 1920 state meet. Winners included Callas Waco Vorrbier Abilene with Pine Bluff and tastesie vying for hosting duties. Queen Ark won first prize in finals with North Bible Tenrk. details describe festival parades, local organizations, and a supervising committee amid tensions over leadership and past events.

Texarkana Tex Legionnairen Tess Arkanzas Merrymabin Therm Taday Arkine AK Delaater Tefineen Taft Smith Omnes Bipkin Co Amu Tigens Telay Arkanrag Marek Ftnals VieQueen Ark North Bible Tenrk Texne Legionnaires Cavennel Mier Ranars Micrae Prom San Antinta Nui Mmpson Antintia Ayd. Schmitt Cal

Captain Assigned to Instruct Guard Order

A transfer instruction places Walter Ailis of the signal corps from the Pinish Corps area to Nesy with a national guard unit. The order directs attachment to the Guahoma national station at Okishama for duty with the national defense department in the east region.

Walter Ailis Signal Corps Pinish Corps Nesy Guahoma Okishama Ins

Oklahoma Indians to Attend Legion Ing From Myratr Base

Oklahoma Indians plan to attend Legion event led by Myratr base center and discuss involvement with CAL. Delegates will include veterans from Vomanche and Aparbe, with accreditation and committee roles outlined for upcoming meetings and coordination efforts.

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