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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1928
Page
11
Inside Kansas City political activity centers on vice presidential prospects as Hoover vies for center stage. Representative Hamilton Fish of New York emerges as the most active campaigner, rallying delegates across camps. Veterans' groups back his candidacy and plan continued push into the next phase.
Kansas City dispatch reports William Mayer Buller, Republican national committee chair, telling Missouri delegation two hours before the convention that Coolidge will be out of the presidential race. He named possible successors and listed notable contenders including Dawes, Fuller, Donovan, MacNider, Roosevelt, Shinaker, Oshorne, Curtis, and Moses for leadership at the gathering.
Senator Gerald P. Nye reports Republican divisions around the Hoover nomination in Kansas City. He notes Sen. Watson and Sen. Goff criticise Hoover, farm groups fear campaign tactics, and Norris and La Follette threaten a third ticket. The piece speculates on the nomination’s impact on party unity and agricultural support.
Two New Mexico cities claim citizenship for Miss Dorothy Greathouse in a pageant tied to the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. Officials initially announced Greathouse as Miss New Mexico, but a dispute arose with Vortales and Rukey over the origin town and sponsor claims, met with support from Dee Howard of the Farfates Chamber of Commerce.
A U.S. appeals court in San Francisco affirms the sentence of Leonard J. Busan, former official connected with a China affair, for corrupt disposition of evidence while in office. The ruling upholds the lower court judgment and details of the conviction remain.
Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon met with President Coolidge before leaving Washington for the Republican convention. A private account describes their farewell, with Mellon noting the president’s wish to depart and Coolidge offering a handshake and farewell.
Roland Krebs reports from SAS City on June 12 describing a clash of pedestrians and officers at West Twelfth Street and Baltimore Avenue. The piece mocks local traffic policing, likening Officer Anderson to a famed figure, and notes aggressive enforcement that fines or threatens pedestrians at every crossing, while contrasting urban modernism with patrolling methods seen as harsh by many. The narrative highlights delegates from Iowa and Michigan crossing Swellth Street amid chaotic congestion and the heavy hand of enforcement.
International News Bureau reports near 10000 expected farmers failed to join the Republican convention movement near the citadel. Leaders blamed propaganda and farm work while Governor Sorlie of North Dakota touted Hoover as second choice if Lowden not nominated. A caravan arrived quietly with up to 60 autos, and preparations shifted to a large parade and social events.
Houston reports Clem Shaver chairman of the Republican national committee praised Houston and its convention hall as among the most complete facilities for the Democratic national convention. He arrived for a late night to finalize arrangements for the convention starting June 26, greeted at the station by Teve 11. Jones, national finance director of the Democratic party and head of the national arrangements committee.
Hoover supporters shift from parades to community singing at the convention. Sandy Rinaliar, famed song leader, leads the program at Hoover headquarters. The Wheel Mpancho town glee club from Hoover’s hometown performs popular tunes.
Olney Tex resident 40 Ti Holand died instantly July 12 after contacting a high voltage wire at Wis Mucksmith with other details noting his wife and three children survive.
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