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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1928
Page
4
Washington February 29. Prohibition has been thrust into the political campaign with renewed vigor by militant drummers urging the Republican and Democratic parties to meet the issue squarely. Representatives of about thirty groups pressed for a platform commitment and urged action in the campaign.
The text notes Frank C Lowden's name was placed on the North Dakota presidential primary ballot as a candidate for the A G O F ticket, indicating his selection in the state.
North Dakota voters face a March 20 primary where Frank O Lowden is listed as a Republican run for president. Southern dry leaders plan a Florida meeting to discuss aiding Governor Smith and potential drafts of Willis G. Littell or others, while anti saloon groups target nominees and probe third party options for Southern Democrats.
Representative George Hollen Tinkham of Massachusetts denounces in Congress the South for nullifying constitutional amendments affecting Black enfranchisement, urging a federal election law to secure Negro voting rights amid widespread disenfranchisement claims.
In Yoakum the community has not announced any definite donation plans or amounts for the Houston relief fund. Local officials and residents remain uncertain about when and how contributions will be made and who will lead the drive.
Corpus residents prepare beautiful yard displays for an upcoming exhibit organized by the Chander of Cots beret chapter. Members named COCA CHRIS and Fey plan features and demonstrations to showcase local landscaping talent.
Missouri Senator Reed declares he will campaign for the Democratic party and wants Californians to judge him. He says prohibition is not an issue and that both parties are split on it, warning against making it a campaign focus. Reed emphasizes attacking the administration as he tours California and California speeches.
Missouri delegates at the Democratic state convention pledged thirty six votes to Senator James A. Reed until he releases them. The convention adopted unanimously a plank endorsing Reed in glowing terms and set binding instructions for the national convention.
Major Chambers and officials inspected the San Antonio River to push the bend elimination near the flour mills. City to pay Walsh and Durnes for work already done on the downtown cut off across Commerce Market and Dolm roads as the channel is widened to 79 feet from 59.
San Antonio will keep its municipal tax rate at 31.85 for the coming year with ordinances set for adoption next Monday. Of that amount 31.25 will go to the general fund, with the special tax structure under review and the permanent budget yet to be fixed, the city currently operating on a tentative 82,657, yi figure.
A fragmented account notes T P O Connor traveling to America in an invalid state. The piece appears as a garbled report with unclear references to reporters, editors, and political material. It mentions New York and a period of absence from public life.
An unclear report outlines a Sweden related telephone surge tied to a wartime mobilization. Officials in San Susanio and Storkhal coordinate a national effort with financial figures cited, including a total amount of 800.75 for unspecified items.
Sequira a Honduran aide to Sandino who was sent to Honduras to secure arms and ammunition was arrested by the Honduran government at Legudia Guln on request of the United States. Honduras to keep a sharp lookout for Sandino and other fighters. The arrest could force Sandino to move east along the Coco river seeking shipments promised by Mexican sympathizers in March. Washington had earlier urged Nicaragua to monitor both coasts to intercept arms ships from Mexico.
Rev Papy Herhardt pastor of St Mark s Lutheran Church leads Cuero efforts to establish a memorial center under Lutheran auspices. The endeavor centers on the Suss Memorial Keep project, described as the only Lutheran operated facility of its kind in Texas.
An airline announces a new through service linking New Orleans and Mexico City with a July 4 start. Officials say a trio of six to twelve passenger planes will operate a twice weekly round trip, enabling morning meals in Atlanta and New Orleans, and dinner in Mexico City.
Mrs Annie C Byuffell widow of a Rocheport merchant asked policy protection against an alleged plot to abduct her nine year old son Edmund here in Columbia Missouri. Police guard was requested to safeguard the child and to counter the purported threat.
An advertising piece promotes Nujol as a safe tonic for desk workers. It claims regular use improves energy and efficiency under sedentary conditions, with a three month regimen and a warning to obtain genuine Niujol from Standard Oil’s Nujol Laboratories.
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