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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1928
Page
6
Houston dispatch reports Democrats greeting a calm Houston convention scene after nominating Al Smith and John J. Robinson on the first ballot. The platform debate focused on prohibition enforcement with factions split on the eighteenth amendment and future policy.
Leading women Mrs Jor Robinson and Mrs Woodrow Wilson meet with Mrs Alfred E Smith to discuss a unified platform. The article notes factional divides, a minority report on the platform, and the role of prohibition as a campaign issue. Delegates in the first postwar Democratic convention since 1916 adopt a new platform and nominate candidates amid police kept peace.
The first and second ladies of the Democratic ticket met at the national convention hall in Houston. They exchanged greetings and discussed the vice presidential race, with Mrs. Hobinson showing polite interest while others noted personal experiences and family ties surrounding the event.
More than 00 children received certificates at a commissioning exercise by the daily Yachied Bible School of the Neaver Housevard Presbyterian. The event honored pupils for handiwork and other achievements. Faculty listed includes Ferdamee Murer, J. Young, Fraak Brer, Eilgar eed, Alan, Dorothy Buchaven, Frankie Wiles, Margaret Parchal, and the Rev. Edger Ruhbard.
A garbled front page fragment discusses competing with inferior music, paying top artists more than ever, Chaplin drawing massive crowds, and high earnings of performers. It notes John Coolidge refusing a brief job offer and comments on brevity, with scribbled names and noisy editorial tone.
Albany June 40 Meesnapes congratulating Governor Alfred Smith on his Democratic nomination were telegraphed in. The message notes river news and public announcements, mentioning exhibitions, flowers, and a range of party items. George Ken Cor and others advertised items include wizard candies and military pageants.
San Antonio women, urged by Mrs Griswold and other organizers, show growing momentum toward Hoover and against Smith. Officials report party divisions, with many women choosing independence from husbands' loyalties, foreseeing a divided November vote.
Ex secretary of the navy Josephus Daniels denounces Governor Smith's letter and its effect on the Houston convention. The News and Observer reports Daniels calls the letter ill-timed, stirring opposition and complicating party unity amid Democratic tensions.
The state board of Central has decided on a successor to C. B. King as superintendent of the state training school at issue. the new leader will be announced after several days. Mr. King died last Thursday and a funeral was held Saturday. Chairman Walthall of the board said the delay is to prevent a flood of applications. (Advertisement.) We have Fourth of July items including balloons rockets night firework and more at Keen druggists Cor Sa Floren and Military Plaza.
A fragmentary report describes Mrs. Gaur BurlesonNegley and Mrs. Mevles discussing party loyalty and women voters in the November elections. They criticize Democratic women who oppose Governor Smith while praising his record, noting calls for women to vote the Democratic ticket and arguing women should be active voters beyond traditional roles.
A Chicago gathering on June 1 nominated anti vice presidential candidates and endorsing enforcement provisions to curb liquor taxes. Hammond and Dex Maines led a dry crusade as supporters attacked the Volstead Act, claiming rum distilleries and haphazard enforcement hurt American workers and families.
Weather notes show June 1927 was unusually cool with twelve days at or below 70 degrees and only rare high readings not exceeding 110. Precipitation totaled 2.01 inches, with fourteen days hitting cooler than normal and eleven days near the 100s.
Mrs Laura Ritcheson Negley delegate to the Democratic national convention comes back with strong praise for Al Smith. Her optimism reflects confident support from Democratic women as they stand by their leader and party during the campaign.
Fragmented and satirical 1938 era columns drift through a Houston dateline, listing Bugs Baer and other figures toward a comic political critique. The piece ribs Democratic and Republican factions, lampooning speeches, conventions, and proposed reforms as it mocks the era’s verbose commentary.
A fractured 1920s campaign scene centers on Smith as the likely keynote while various Democratic factions debate alliances. The piece references national party dynamics, intra party tensions, and potential third ticket movements, with Harm officials and Western delegates amid shifting endorsements and strategizing ahead of a pivotal convention.
Miss Peterman announces funeral services for Mind Emily Jo Patenton aged 7% of 140 Fast Crate plarvy who died Saturday at a local hospital. Service will be Monday afternoon at the Porter Laying chapel. Burial will follow. Survived by her aunt, uncle, and other relatives. Patenton born in Dneplaral and resided in Whe Taet.
Fragmentary OCR reads Chief Justice Fly planning a motor trip with companions. Details are unclear and names appear corrupted, but the gist implies a travel event connected to court leadership and a Fourth Court context.
June 30 in Wastinglon a campaign tour unfolds as Hoover winds through California support networks. Governors, party leaders, and key Californians rally. plans include public receptions in Los Angeles and San Francisco and a major formal greeting in Washington. Hoover aims for broad statewide backing and frequent broadcasts of speeches across regions.
Curtis remains active on the campaign trail as reporters and photographers follow. The article notes aides and interviewers from multiple outlets, with photographers seeking a farming angle while Senator Carte emphasizes not farming and sticking to his self- driven campaign.
Walter F. Box, a resident of A. A. native of iesan ahd Ban Antoni, died Saturday at the SanTeva Infirmary. Survived by his son Men and daughter Alice. Burial and funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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