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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1928

Page

8

Smith Heads Brand New Party in Presidential Fight

Governor Alfred E. Smith leads a rebuilt Democratic ticket as national chairman John J. Raskob drives a business friendly campaign. The new party positions itself as pro agriculture aid with strong tariff protection, aiming to unite big business with the Democratic base and challenge Republican Work. Southern and Western Democrats react with surprise at Raskob’s influence and the party’s direction.

George R. Holmes New Yon Democratic Party Inez Bryan Alfred 35. Stith Dad John J. Stvgkob Gary Democratic Park Ermouth Smith Raskel Robert Work General Motore. Corporation Standard Oil The Steel Corporation Esses America Dupont Maskob Raskob

Mrs Ross to Direct Women in Democratic Campaign

New York July 19 62 Ms Wayloe tess former governor y vanis gene selected today by elected chairman of the Democratic national committee to take direct charge of all women’s activities in the campaign. Mr ass national committeewoman from her state and also vies chairman of the national committees will be assisted by Mrs Florence Parley of Kantae also national committeewoman and vice chairman.

New York Wayloe Tess Farernor Y Vanis Gene aSomen Mx. Ass Florence Parley Kantae Alan

Hoover Ballot Battle Shapes 1932 Campaign

Turbulent party maneuvering centers on Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt and Secretary James P. Raskob. Hoover supporters fear Raskob’s push as a threat to business policy while Dems rally around John J. Raskob as a key financial figure. The Republican coalition worries over a switch in leadership could favor new policies.

Moore to vote for Hoover amid Protestant opposition

The Rev John M Moore bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church South declares he cannot support Governor Alfred E Smith for president. He cites Protestant prohibition as a decisive issue and says he will vote for Hoover to avert a moral disaster and protect Democratic principles. He notes other church leaders align with Hoover across several states. Also reported is Larry K Thay sailing to Plymouth, England for New York aboard the The de Francy.

Dallas John M. Maine Ie Methodist Epistopa South Tyo Verkere Raver Democratic Party Alfred F. Smith Witis Moore Hirch Texas Smith Mint Mr. Waover Thomas Defferson

Prowler Tries to Burn Apartment in Surprise Fire

An attempted arson at the Te Romling residence on Goliad street was thwarted when Mrs. McKay surprised an intruder in the kitchen. A threatening note addressed to Remling was found on an envelope. Fire was extinguished. residents were asleep but unharmed. Police investigated. suspect not identified.

Te Romling Goliad Street Bilding Kivehon IL 1 McKay Remling M MelSay Nerling Themling Prossler MeKing Jie Walker

Noted county physician Dr McCamish dies in San Antonio

Dr. F W McCamish longtime Bexar County Medical Society president and board of health member died at 3 0 a m Thursday in a royal hospital Born in St Louis he came to Texas as a child graduate Rush Medical College 1901 began practice in Mineola later moved to San Antonio 1946 He served as surgeon for M G Ne and Southern California railways Funeral Friday at 1 p m 120 East Magnolia Survivors include widow Mrs Sarah McCamish two sons Albert and E W McCamish and a daughter plus numerous relatives pallbearers listed from San Antonio Laymen and honorary pallbearers named from San Antonio Mineola and distant cities

FW. Metamish Bexar County Boned of Health Phursday Royal Hospital McCiamish SS Louis Teras Rush Medical College Mineola Tex San Antonio McCamish I -G Caelfie Maatnie Order Fone Magnolia Avenue Mre Sarah McCamish Re. AL M. McXeel John Nu E.W

Pension plan to be decided after department promises

Fragmentary text shows a political dispute over a pension plan and promises for an improved department. Distinct names or places are not clear in the readable snippets. The fragment hints at statements from an unidentified speaker about future actions and leadership.

Mayne

Trial of Six Men in Lynching Case Delayed to August

Delays in the lynching case push the start of the trial for six men to August. Judge Whit Sins presides as prosecutors and defense teams await new evidence and timing from the district court.

Kabert Fuwell Negea

Ship rescues two mariners adrift in Arctic sea ordeal

A Russian air crew spotted two Malmgren men clinging to a lifeboat after forty five days at sea. They drifted far from Northeast Land or Fon Ist, lacking wireless gear, water, or food, and endured extreme cold and hunger before rescue. Captain Samnyntovich coordinated swift aid.

Malmgren Hanian Mihough Stalmgren Arctic Samnyntovich Rapilly Fff North East

Bayer Aspirin Promoted by Nurses and Doctors

Nurses say Bayer Aspirin relieves many aches and pains and advise buyers to check the box for genuine Bayer branding and the word genuine on every tablet. The warning emphasizes ensuring the name Sayer is on the package and on each tablet.

Sayer Bayers Genuine

Burke Tolle Action Watched By Officials

Burke admitted owning the Vellinger theater property and announced that he would let out routers built into Salvatign Arar for a charitable organization, per Monday’s statements. Officials noted Lineley Bollinger Yast and Brom Wage 1 details in the continued report.

Biep Burke Uellinger Bit Ietal Lineley Bollinger Yast Leen Arar Pe Miy Charitable Orgavieation

Newton Seeligson to Make Speeches in Denver Heights

The first district meeting of the People's Progressive Wicket will be held at 215 orlock Thursday night at Denver Heights Park on Lorler Street. All candidates with propositions on the ticket will speak and discuss issues. Tarroe olevtinn as county attorney will deliver the first remarks, and District Attorney Lamu Seclcson will also be part of the speakers. Other candidates will make brief speeches.

People's Progressive Denver Heights Park Lorler Street Yam J. X Tarroe Olevtinn

Fire Sinks Vessel After Fails in River

Unclear OCR text reports a fire aboard a vessel on the SL Tay river causing one death and six injuries. Presence of names and places is garbled. Reads like a disaster brief with minimal readable details and several unreadable words.

Weston Judy Kihngston Cint SL. Tay Renee River

Wimp Size Fan Sells For Thousand Dollar Pact

A buyer agrees to purchase a wimp size fan with two repens at a price of 1000 dollars. Ty commits to the deal, promising delivery and quality assurances.

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