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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1928

Page

3

Democratic Leaders Unite for Great Battle in Nation

Democratic leaders in New York unite to back a Smith dynasty and plan a militant campaign for restoration to power. John J. Maskoh of General Motors was named next Democratic national chairman as the party gathers with about $2000 in its treasury and a pledge of strong alliance.

International News Service New York John J. Maskoh General Motors Mationel Smith Raskoh George K Holmes Democratic Party Taliy New Smith Dynasty Willy Eliest

Sheriff Thrift Names Detruit as Headline Figure

A Decatur official, Sheriff C WirifL of Decatur, asserts leadership while reporting an arrest in an abandonment case involving Joh McDonald, 35. The misspelled report notes a prisoner transfer and a claimed excursion rate to Detroit amid a Democratic gathering context and political tensions.

Detruit Wirifl Decatur Polles Joh McDonald fr'Decatur Detroit

Hoover visits Coolidge on campaign swing

Herbert Hoover, Republican presidential nominee, will spend a day and night in California en route to a formal nomination in Chicago. He will travel from Wisconsin byway, stop in several cities, and arrive in Chicago Monday to be formally ratified.

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Organize 10 Fight Smith

Dallas July 11. Opponents of Governor Alfred Smith plan to urge state party action at a Wallas meeting. Anti Smith leaders convened a conference to form a statewide organization with speakers W A Collins and O T Colquitt driving the push. Over 100 teachers joined the call for the gathering to back the suggested drive.

Dallas Alfred Smith Wallas Horn W. A. Collins O. T. Colquitt Tenghe Texas

Party merger move fails in split party unity

In July CLUGAGD a split party rebuffed a proposed merger as UP-Separate presidential candidates remained. Delegates from both factions met in a lengthy conference but failed to agree on creating a single party and failed to reach a desirable plan for union.

Clugagd Maenee-Lahoe Evrv Eneh Bath Sroops Plaen

Farmers Seek Luxuries Not Necessities Claim

Farmers facing economic distress push for luxuries, not essentials, according to Willig Johnson editor of Form dite. He cites advertiser concerns and broader hardship, noting charity funds fall short as workers endure shortages and rising costs amid wartime pressures.

Willig Johnson Form Dite Warhlaa Cronkite

Suspect Admits Stripping Car in San Antonio Arrest

Two men were arrested in San Antonio after admitting to stealing and stripping a car. Virex and other items reported missing were recovered by police. Captain W. Kilby said one suspect may be a parolee from the state prison farm at Tasrotal.

Wara San Antonia San Antonia Pallee Cig Warn Hier Thes W. Kilby Tasrotl

Thief Steals Gray Pants From Home, Tooling Off

A thief gained entry through a rear door using a key at HCL Dest Therry Sree and fled with gray trousers filled with unspecified items and other articles. The incident occurred on a Wednesday, suggesting a casual daytime or evening event. The report notes the theft involved clothing and miscellaneous goods, with no injuries reported.

HCL Therry Sree

Local notes on residents and visitors in San Antonio

The column lists Lt. Add Mrs Sidney See and many guests at Bier Court apartments and visits by Miss Margaret Cusack and other ladies, with Colonel and Mrs. Carter hosting. numerous relatives and friends travel through San Antonio, attend services, or visit family in Texas and beyond, including trips to Santa Fe, Culver, and Melbourne, reflecting a busy social scene.

Sidney See. Doubit Ture Det Hayes Starsaret Gress Gan Wrandisea Jivuteritnt Francis I. Stevens A. AL. Melle Lueir Pew Station New Mexico San Antonin

Woman urges days to back Hoover in 1946

Mrs Wheeler, a Los Angele s Democrat or Republican ally, urged Americans to back Republican nominee Thomas E. Hoover for president. She argued the Supreme Court is appointed for life by the President and criticized aging justices as out of touch.

Cui Wheeler Las Andent Californi Stepublican Sivy Cla R Smith Supreme Court

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