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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1928

Page

3

Motor kings clash as Hoover campaign sparks party rift

A dramatic policy clash emerges as two major motor magnates plan to back Hoover in the 1932 campaign. Henry Ford and John Raskob could influence party strategy, while Henry West and other figures prepare cross-country tours and fundraising efforts. The move signals a broader business-political alliance shaping Republican outreach.

W. K. Hutchinson Washington America Tod Henry Bard Joh J. Kueskob Genos Motors Corporation Allred Smith Roover Jeniers Femn Ford Raskob Ward Hoaver

Democrats Dig in For Big Battle

George R. Holmes reports for the International News Service that Democrats plan a vigorous national push. The piece notes candidates, fundraising, and internal party shifts away from radical changes, with optimism for November despite some criticism of finance factions. The article highlights General Motors connections and business influence shaping the race.

George R. Holmes International News Service Feo Greak Mamdorn Hisinesy Ventire Covernor Smitt’y Wee York A. Tose Kongh Phere ix General Matins Corporation Enim

Local inventor builds duplicating machine in city

L. A. promotes outside factories but also supports local production. L. W. Wagner, a S. A. man, created a new duplicating machine, secured his own patents, and is now manufacturing it. Miss Nettie Lipner is pictured operating the device.

L. A L. W. Wagner S. A

Canvass Shows Southern Support Amid Election Strain

The southerners reveal a mix of support and worry as a governor contends with prohibition and campaign battles. Smith leaders warn of electoral college pressure while urging precincts to stay vigilant, with party figures stressing unity and readiness for any state contest.

Wral Wilson Canvay Howmer Mion Rene Noto GP Vuk Awe Pawtherner Lurminley Surith En Hawkolwok

Dallas Reserve Elects Chairman in Board Shakeup

Dallas Reserve selects Tyler, as chair of the board and Sian Totginanr in Dallas. The bank faces close scrutiny amid a row over the execution of stockholders and conduct at the institution.

Dallas Reserve

PecAn Work 10 Ge Gen Pecan Meeting Attendance

A Texans pecan association meeting is announced for a day in October at Hereford ranch. Fred Maly leads a lecture on native pecan growth and a destruction demo on trees. All Texas Pecan Growers urged to attend.

Ehily Tesax A. & Moshort Media Hereford Ranch Fred Maly Hexae County Ac Fac Lhursing Texar Veema Growens' Association Lie Uluely Molly

Woman Runs for Mayor in Holyoke

A historical fragment reports Mrs Elizabeth Wownes Holyoke as the city's first woman alderman and potential mayor candidate. The article references local politics and a movement of women seeking leadership in Holyoke, with emphasis on civic progress and community impact.

Holyoke Politioa Elizabet Wownes

Wander Mimeograph Device Tricks Made in Alamo City Factory

A fragmented report describes a mimeograph device developed in San Antonio with claimed new tricks and a local factory. After years of silence, the inventor opened a facility in San Antonio to demonstrate daily what the machine can do, attracting attention at nearby bars and parks.

Wander Alamo City Bon Antonio Aiechine San Anetonion

Boys Rob Stand For Adventure

A fragmentary report from Stouston describes two youths involved in an attempted hold up last night. Police detained one suspect after brief pursuit and a minor injury to an officer is noted in uncertain details.

Stouston Ahaly Adventire King

Nudist Doukhobor Parade Halted by Canadian Police

Canadian police blocked a nude Doukhobor parade amid tensions in a remote community. Reports describe arrests of several men, with one woman detained, as officers moved to disband the event and prevent violence. Authorities say crowds dispersed after a tense confrontation at the site near Nebsoe.

Selbon Bog Telay Nebsoe Ato Wus Ndeageil Cts Minnie Yue Cles Peu Vinci Aya Ste Ak

Texas Dry League Urges Voters to Back Hoover

Dallas reads a dry ticket appeal urging voters to support Hoover as the Republican candidate. The statement accuses Governor Stith of aligning with party platform demands and declares a shift away from current allegiance to backing the Hoover ticket.

Texas Dry League Hoover Dallas Geery bin Htalitint

Cadet Team Named for CMTC National Matches

Five Fort Sam Houston ML T C cadets including Fréd erin C. Gaston are principal team members for the CMTC and will compete at Can Derry Ohio August 20. Four other students are alternates while thirteen others from various ramps contest to join the Eighth Corps for the Camp Lorry trip.

Fort Sam Houston ML T. C Fréderin C. Gaston Sry Antoniio M. J. Gl Can John O. Dmnerison Fort Wweorth Jaimo W. Bochl Guero Wllernnics Paul BR. Messy Tre Bert Worth Heank Gee Otwalde Rocer H. Mims Fort Worth Olin Schender Sliner Joseph Ef. Brewster Port Worth Camp Lorry

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