Swing From Hoover Large Swing From Hoover Large
A Washington dispatch reports the 1928 presidential swing away from President Hoover. Poll results show 62,168 former Hoover backers, 82,189 still with Hoover or Roosevelt, with about 40 percent defecting to the Democratic candidate. Defection is strongest in the South and Pacific coast states, notably California, and notable in the Midwest brain belt including Wisconsin and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
United States
Hoover Roosevelt
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Millsouri
Secsus
Az RR
Montana
Nebraska
Pete Ag
al Ou
Nevada
Ceyneses Ee
New Dampshire
TSU
New Jersey
Mexico
New York
North Carolinms
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Uw Aa
RAO Rhode
Washington
West Virginia
Bay
Wisconsin
Vole BE. Morgan
Washington, D. C
Hoover
San Antonio Light
Hearst
Roosevelt
Namines
South
California
Pacific Coast
Middle West
Minnesota
South Dakota
Missouri
Expect Decision on 2nd Trial of Three Policemen
In Mineola New York an expected decision looms on whether to press for a second trial of three policemen charged with manslaughter in the third degree in the death of a youthful prisoner Stark. After hours of deliberation the jury foreman reported a hopeless deadlock and the jurors indicated a split toward acquittal for Detectives Leslie W. Penra ll and Harry Zonder and conviction for Deputy Chief Frank J. Tanpen on the assault count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
Stark
Leslie W. Penraall
Harry Zonder
Frank J. Tanpen
It's an Old Custom of Pugilists
The fragment discusses pugilists and a boxing scene involving Sharkey, Bell, and others, mentioning an exhibition of affection after a round. It notes locals like firemen and observers, with unclear names and sequence, and hints at a controversial crowd reaction and postfight display.
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Lovelant
Culi
Ang
Senre Pioble
Mirele
Sharkey
Bullanake
Cght
Ater Linde
Farddermore
Austin Mecca for Solon
Texas legislators arrived in Austin for a late summer tax relief session called by Governor Sterling. The session, dubbed the same duck session, aims to authorize the state highway fund to pay interest and principal on bonds for highway construction while highlighting the rift with Miriam Ferguson over gas tax allocations.
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Austin
Texas
Governey R
Sterling
Miriam 4. Ferguson
Ferguson
General Revenue
Air Photographers Ordered to Map Territory
Army air photographers are assigned to map 7667 square miles for the United States Geological Survey. One project covers 243 miles of Newer West St. Louis area, while a broader effort will map 742 square miles of Louisiana. Mapping from the air saves time and provides valuable experience for army personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Washington, D.C
United States Geological Survey
War Department
West St. Lows
Louisiana
Budget slashing plan outlined by budget bureau head
Washington August 29 Director J Cluneon Reap outlined expected operating expense requests for each federal department for the next fiscal year. Hearings on the annual Supply bill for 104 fiscal year will begin before June as hearings start in the autumn. The process will extend into late fall with committee reviews ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
J. Cluneon
Baureau
Conmnittlor
Hoover Lieutenant Will Explain Plan
Pittsburgh Aug 20 W A Robertson reports a proposal from President Hoover's conferences. A county delegation plans to explain a program that will allocate 3,000,000 dollars in credit for commerce, railroads, and improvements, with departments and measures outlined for implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Pittsburgh
A. W. Robertson
Ehateian
Winn
Fenlavement
Cotall
Former Bexar Min sheriff elected Nueces county sheriff
Former Bexar County deputy sheriff Galbreath from Robstown, in the last seven years, won the Nueces County sheriff runoff amid unofficial returns. He led Ben D. Lee 4706 to 3760. Bob Wolf won county judge. Hoy D. Ghtie reelected clerk. Lindon Savege defeated James Taylor for county attorney. Miriam Ferguson led Ross Sterling in governor race with 4317 votes to 403?
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Corpus Christi
Sug
Galbreath
Alty Marshil
Robstown
Crief
Bexar County
Nueces County
Galbreak
Ben D. Lee
Bob Wolf
B. G. Moffett
Hoy D
Ghjie
Odéin Dolan
Lindon Savege
James Taylor
John B. Harney
Cullen W. Briggs
Joe Beowping
Carl Morgan
Nueces
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ross S. Stering
Finding of Torso Spreads Murder Theory Across Bronx Hills
White Plains August 29 The missing head and arms of a man were not found as police pursued a possible murder theory. The torso was discovered by boys on Bronk Hills in Colonial Heights prompting Captain George Ford of Yonkers Police to consider the possibility that the body was planted as a hoax by medical students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
INS
Voys
Bronk Hills
Colonial Heights
George Ford
Yonkers
Prefers Any Kind of Jail to Home With Two Wives
Wheaton Illinois August 29 authorities report Charles Malousek names jail as preferred over home with two wives. He has two households and two wives and has spent a day in Naperville jail and another in a Wheaton cellar, seeking protection from two brothers of wife No. 2.
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Wheaton, II
Jome
Charles Malousek
Naperville
Wheaton
Two Die in Gun Battle Between Guards and Thieves
SHAWNEL Oba reports two guards and two alleged gasoline thieves involved in a Saturday gunfight. One thief, Phillips, an oil field worker, was killed. Garland Lane, a bus driver guarding a Bethel school fuel pump, was wounded and later died. A farmer guard was injured. another guard died during the encounter.
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Shawnel
Oba
Phillips
Garland Lane
Bethel
Parsons
Lane
Cloudburst Takes Toll of 3 Lives
A heavy cloudburst west of Bovina on the Bovina Dimmitt highway claimed three lives from Friona Texas, including Mrs C B Waddell and her two young daughters. Mr Waddell, a Friona pin owner, and another child escaped. The storm halted traffic, blocked highways, and washed out railroad tracks.
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Aviarillo
C. B. Waddell
Friona
Texas
Bovina
Curious Crowds Gather at Edith Rockefeller McCormick Grave
Chicago crowds toured Graceland Cemetery to view Mrs Edith Rockefeller McCormick’s grave. Reports noted a body found nearby, believed to be her son John Rockefeller McCormick who died at age 31 years, of scarlet fever, with funeral services held Saturday.
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Chicago
Graceland Cemetery
Edith Rockefeller McConnick
Hhm
John Rockefeller McCarmick
Shannon Probeys Call Cotton Men
New Orleans August 29 The congressional committee investigating a government competition with private business held hearings today. A Memphis committee led by Representative J B Shannon of Mississippi presented testimony, adding to two days of hearings as the inquiry widens its scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Congressional Committee
Cullen Cotton
J.B. Shannon
FAnverpsemens and All Itching Ends Reported
Fragmentary text notes unclear details but hints at remedies or products ending itching. No clear event, date, or named entities. remaining words show disjointed phrases and possible brand-like terms without coherent context.
Radio Programs From a Distant Broadcast Page
A fragmented list of radio programs, orchestras, hosts, and time slots across multiple stations and networks. Mentions Columbia Orchestra, Gunter Orchestra, and various musical segments, with schedules spanning morning to late night and references to weather, news, and special features.
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KTSA
Ithvexcen
Maening
Donne Wranglers
Jack Liltie
Ately Marae
m'—Morning Dhosiente
n—Lownd Towners
AC Lach Lataml
Ted Urewer
Fination
San
Ted Hrewer'e
Columbia Newheerius
Columbia
m.—Plaza Orchestra
Uulest
Irene Beasley
Tice
Mittin Sera
Midland Brosdeamteyx
Charles South
Cheeria Firchanen
Flnaber
Brenttfart Brevis
Elana
Hagie
Thea
Ginas
Raton Farm
Gunter Orchestra
pen—Bludio
Gunter Hotel
Orcheast
WM Kaac
Kitnes
Brighler
Mildred Boller
Belven
Tony —Mageat
Valle
Arehrstin
Timmy Toagere
Incorne
Victor Ovsheatra Geuordes
Bau Muse
Om oMarning
Bez-Ut
Gt —Reenaune
Selene Wu
A. m
Gvefare
Wom
Ftnoy
Bemus Shaw
Sen Kal Choiy
Hy S. Navies
Anns Beauly
A. m.—Tabernacle
Hlomenskers Ehh
Staphan Chreepracetlis
I—Property
Aucylun
Dobr Stein
Alan Noun
the Blues Boy
Boa
Ite Schon
Cavoria
Papmor Junes
Dom Melvin Wines
KTRA
Jesse Jones to Speak on RF C Radio Program Monday Night
Jesse H Jones, Houston booster and RF C board member, will be the radio guest on WOAI and the National network at 8 pm Monday. He may discuss RF C work and politics. The hour will also cover music programs from New Hampshire and performances by soloists and orchestras, with sketches on war songs and national marches hosted by various conductors.
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Y J. M
McLean Jesse H. Jones
Houston
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jones
Red Cross
WOAT
Network
New Hampshire
Om & Progaram
Erna Rapce
Edward MacDowell
Marihs Athroad
Walter Kittredge
Zo Elliot
Edwin Bagley
Portsmouth
A Biel
Richard Crooks
WOAI
Willian Merrigan Daly
St Baswell
Nat Shilkret
Norman Brokenshire
KTLA
Columbia Network
My Sweet Tooth
New Orleans
Lewn 1
Maree Well
Delta
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Austin Mecca
Bexar Minsher Nueces
M'Cormick
Shannon Probeys
Cheaworth
Essen
Afuato
Om —Master
Mule Renny Sem Bome
Kelly Lamnhardy'n
Yoredy
AL —U10
Itoeyeles
Gunter
Andy
Be —Naswell
Hawae
Pengramh
Sy m
Gunene Orcheatra
m—Late New Lasbies
Amac Lata Testaracion
San Tong Brave
Ceell
Sally
Uratoco
Dom
Farreot Ordinaira
KONO
Rilowss —Rapuloy
Fem Liteas Terran
Victor Terberl
BNO Yom Polilientnik
NIK Tea
Casa Lonmin Anekientra
Waller Pucuiire Cs
Vandine Tau Dem—Al Tite
Lee Cabin
Ane
Ninty
Rartus
MAC
UNM
Allnor
Clive Len
ABR
Pr Gliden Co
Enders
Penny Waniiny
Metener'e Rukman AO
St. Anthony Circheatra
Atlecanon Varicilen
maTany
Balinrs Conenrt
m—Ouanet Welections
Moswell Winters
Jesse Jones
Hadio Merc
Columbia Symphony Orchestra
UN Uder
Howard Barlow
ETSA
Wagner
Haydn
Dvorak
5. A
Fort Worth
U'Kis
Leeks
The
T. Life Insurance Company
Irginia
Midmomt
Creston
A. King
City Central Bank Muiliding
San Antidio
Adurbrs
Budapest
Tinally
Anil
Anneotiert Ace
Cord
Thetavid
Cuntainy
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