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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1932

Page

8

Showdown on Prohibition Split Hints 1930 Party Rift

Washington dispatch reports Democratic Chairman Mussolini? Mernkoba advocates a plan to resubmit prohibition as the issue for the presidential year. He warns the party cannot risk a split North against South or a third liberal faction. He favors home rule allowing states to decide on alcohol centers while urging convention action and not declaring defeat for repeal.

Washington Democratic Party Mrnskoba Jace Wight Teerlere Pro Vision Peris Nativestress Club Don Ae United States Senate House of Representatives Aefferkan National Committee Hia Poli Arkansax Aekansay Dhe Tinian

Desperadoes End Careers in Democratic Platform Debate

The article notes a push to avoid a fixed platform and the desire for a Linet approach touching vital issues. It references convention dynamics in Atlantic City Chicago and San Francisco and cites a 3998 campaign fund questionnaire with 25 678 responses showing high support for popular vote on the eighteenth amendment and future constitutional changes, while pro‑hibition support remained modest.

Atlantic City Chicago San Francisco Nepublican Metine Af Raskab Mment

Third Young Brother Accused in Killing of Officers

Oscar Young, brother of Harry and Jennings, faces formal charges filed by Greene County prosecutor Charles Chalendor for involvement in killings and related offenses. The document also lists charges against Mrs J D Young and three other relatives for receiving stolen automobiles. The scene includes family sorrow, political commentary on alcohol prohibition, and discussion of a Democratic platform plank about state control over alcohol.

Seringeteld Jan INS Oscar Young Harry Jennings Young Houston Vince Sis Oscar Charles Chalendor Greene County Chalendor J. D. Young Desperado Nual Abe

Church Explains Voie in Finland in Prohibition Era

Fragmentary article notes from Washington about the Methodist board addressing temperance and prohibition. Mentions Finland and public morals debates, with limited readable context on recent prohibition references and outside press reactions.

Finland Washington Dog, Jan Methodist Board N— Temperance

Pilgrims At Roosevelt Tomb In Heavy Rain

A large group of mourners and pilgrims gathered at the Roosevelt Tomb on Cove Neck to honor President Theodore Roosevelt. The morning drizzle did not deter the crowd as a simple commemorative service was held at the tomb.

Roosevelt Cove Neck X.Y Tan

House Group Will Study Liquor Bill

WALLINGTON December to January report notes Chairman Linthicum of the nonpartisan anti prohibition group will appoint a committee within a few days to study and support the repeal measure against prohibition.

House Bill Wallington Linthicum Tony Ana de Supmart

Strip House For Souvenirs In Houston Tragedy

Houston January 6 1928 The teenage crime scene house where desperadoes Harry and Jennings Young died yesterday became a morbid magnet as crowds swarmed the ruin stripping it of valuables. Police kept watch as families searched and neighbors whispered about the events that led to the deaths.

Houston Jennings Harry Young J. F. Tomlinson Carpenter Uarry Jennings Young

Bodies in Missouri transit delay after ambulance arrival

Houston Jan 8 The Lea Young brothers bodies lie in a morgue awaiting an ambulance from Springfield Missouri to transport them home. The undertaking firm is told to hold the bodies while Springfield authorities prepare a final report on the case.

Houston Tate Lea Young Brothers Spring Held Missouri Sprivefield

Old at 40 or Young at 60 Health Tonic Ad

An aging health ad touts functional kidney support pills to restore energy and improve sleep. It promises rapid improvement within days and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, urging readers to ask their druggist for Crulex and Tameus Day Cyalex.

Nature Jehanne Alngie Penny Monty Wack Guaranter Proteria Auk

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