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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1928

Page

2

Hoover finalizes campaign plan before nomination notice

Herbert Hoover closes seven years in cabinet service and maps a three campaign nationwide push to win the presidency. The strategy targets key regions including the East Midwest and border states, stressing prosperity tariffs and business security while Hoover travels via the Hoover special train to Chicago and then to San Francisco before returning to Palo Alto for the formal nomination notice on August 11.

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Bandits Rob Truck Near Somerset in Courageous Stand

Somerset fruit grower A. L. Mande was held up and robbed on the Somerset highway eight miles from town. Three men in a touring car ordered him to stop. he refused, was shot in the head but continued driving. a second bullet shattered his windshield before he halted.

San Antonio A. AL Mande Somerset Liberty Mande Bomerset Alore Meade

Two Men Sought In Death Gate Killing In Chicago

July 14 authorities seek two men in the fatal shooting of Joseph Faul a labor delegate and Frank Faul’s brother in front of Charles Becker’s saloon Faul was shot four times in the head with bullets piercing his body Police believe motive relates to figures in a recent election dispute.

Chicago Neday Joseph Faul Frank Faul Eaters’ Union Faul Charles Becker Paul

Raskob Notes Views on Liquor Policy for Delegates

Springfield July 14 John J Taskoh new chair of the Democratic national committee sent letters to local delegates asking their views on prohibition. The missive cites racial decadence and urges a centralized scheme to control manufacture sale and consumption for home use and to avert saloon influence.

Springfield Mass John J. Taskoh Democratic National Commiter Democratic National Conventivty Toston Atirness Robert W. King William J. Granefield

Meng Flie Carranza Funeral Plans in New York and Mexico

Report on the death of a young Mexican air force ace near Mexico City and the planned funeral arrangements. Ambassadors and officials discuss transport by train, a New York ceremony led by the war department, and a presidential offer for transport of the remains to Mexico City. Special honors, military escort, and Mexican delegation involvement are noted.

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Mexico City Mourns Flier Emilia Gerranza

Mexico City mourns the death of famed flier Emilia Gerranza, idol of the people, whose daring air exploits impressed the nation. The celebrated aviator was to be honored today in a major celebration, but fate prevented the tribute.

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July Fourth Pride and Political Changes Mentioned

The piece praises French celebrations of July 4th and national qualities while noting global reactions. It also references the Mexican captain's death, a failed flight from Long Island, and calls for appointing successors to Hoover in commerce and the interior. The overall tone moves between celebration and commentary on leadership needs.

Smith Reply to White Attack fuels reform push

Governor Smith, amid campaign stress, denies White allegations about his record and accuses Rev Miller of spreading false information. He insists he opposed saloon expansion and clarifies votes on Sunday openings and prohibition enforcement, while challenging political allies to prove loyalty.

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National Air Tour Heads to San Francisco and Fresno

Frisco to Fresno leg begins as twenty two planes depart San Gled for the next lap of the national air tour. The convoy plans to reach San Francisco this afternoon after a morning takeoff from the field in California.

Frisco Los Angels Calif Siyes Fresno National Air Our San Francises

Plane crash halts planned celebration flight

A lifter named Tlirges replaced the event host for a celebration but his plane failed to take off at Hansevelt field. After departure from Roosevelt Field the aircraft crashed in a storm less than an hour later.

Tlirges Hansevelt Field Roosevelt Field

Premonition of Death Told in Interview with Carranza

An unclear 1910s style report describes Captain Carranza amid talk of a premonition of death. The interview touches on Lindbergh era themes, a Washington arrival, and questions about return plans with Meath and Lily, but many phrases are garbled.

Linvernal Bert New York Carranza Meath Wreka Lindbergh Hig Washington Reed Ani

Kansas Governor Calls Legislature to Study Road Law

Kansas Governor Ken S Paulen calls the legislature to convene in Topeka for a special session on a proposed constitutional amendment to control highway construction and a separate measure to curb bribery in labor unions. The plan includes a vote in November on the road system proposal and addresses a court ruling about hotel license renewals near churches or schools.

Kansas Topeka Kon Ken Paulen Tee Whitg Saul Hotel Astor Knickerbocler Sewark

William A. White Takes On Al Smith In Albany Hearings

In July at EMPORTA, William A. White, famed Kansas editor, rebukes Al Smith and Rev. Miller over Smith's alleged record. White questions Smith's denial of Miller’s claims and cites a 1928 New York Times interview as evidence of Smith’s support for Tammany Hall figures.

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Painless Burglars Enter Home as Salesmen

A woman, Mrs Wa lovin Love, 38, was robbed by two men posing as salesmen who entered her home. They claimed to be polite and demanded money and jewelry, escaping with $9 and a fake diamond valued at $7 while discussing liberty, Prohibition, and public figures.

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City Hear SA Molinst In Music Recital At City Hall

A nude Powell Freeman violinist will be heard in a recital at 4:30 PM Sunday in the municipal auditorium, accompanied by Walter Dunham at the piano. The program includes orchestral overtures and chamber numbers by Det, Kreister, Rogers, and others, with an organ recital by Dawbrn planned for Wednesday. Leaders hold deadlock in Indianapolis as policy talks on national bi lum nous strike continue.

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