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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1928

Page

1

Hoover Nomination Essay and Wall Street Chaos

A fragmented early 20th century column discusses Hoover as a preferred candidate with broad public support, amid a volatile stock market day. It notes Dawes as possible vice president, cites Wall Street swings, and warns readers to avoid gambling while urging prudent investment and patience for prosperity to continue after the crisis. It mentions two women planning to fly the Atlantic and a bomber’s death, then shifts back to market turmoil and the lesson to not gamble.

Weather Forecast For Antonio And Vicinity

Tonight and Thursday unsettled with cooler temperatures and light to moderate winds. Mostly south to northeast portions expect mainly clear skies with variable conditions. by Thursday turning warmer in the northwest with fresh gusts. Cooler in east, warmer in northwest, with moderate to light winds and some gusts.

Fen Antonio Thandershavera RA Testeer Texas Thorndar Thunterahawers Momty Endterty Tontaht Thoreday

Texas survey funded by utilities prompts federal inquiry

Washington reports the Texas Agriculture and Mechanical College received 6410 this year from the Southwestern Public Service Association to fund a rural electrification survey. CG. W. Davis testifies that Texas A and M personnel conducted the study with utility ties aimed at shaping opinion on public ownership and industry challenges.

Washington Texas Agriculture and Mechanical College Southwestern Public Hertice Association CG. W. Davis Tesas Public Service Information Bureau Federal Trade Commission Dennis Hig Smithwestern Texas Davis John J. Wag Boner Texas A MM. College Southwestern Association Davin Texan Am Terns Unia Colleen Aduness

Elders Object to Pastor's Book at Local Church

Elders at Teni ion Presbyterian Church oppose pastor Albert R. Fiske over his reading of chapters from the novel Voice of Gold. The group requests he refrain from further readings or face resistance, as Fiske vows to silence the work.

Oman Neha Je Cevvlers Teniion Presbyterian Church Tew Albert R. Fiske Fiske

Thunder storms expected for 24 hours in San Antonio

Forecast issued by the weather bureau foresees a continued 24 hours of thunder showers in San Antonio. June rainfall to date totals 21.2 inches with 0.5 inch more reported Wednesday morning. A wind of 21 miles per hour and a 6 degree drop in temperatures accompanied the rain.

San Antonio J. IT. Tarboe Weather Bureau

Miss Mabel Ball Delays Ocean Hop Continuation

Indications this afternoon suggested the monoplane Columbia would not take off today for the continuation of the transatlantic flight with Miss Mabel Ball aboard. Capt. Ollece Leboutillier chief pilot and Arthur Arges co pilot were listed as companions, with weather or other issues delaying departure.

Mira Mabel Ball Ood Ollece Leboutillier Arthur Arges

Carranza Plans New York to Mexico Air Flight

Capt Emilio Carranza, Mexican army aviator, announced during a New York visit that he will attempt a non stop flight from New York to Mexico. He aims to complete his stay in New York as preparations begin for the daring crossing.

Carranza N.y.-Mexico Walsengton New York Meszien Cilp Emilio Careanan

Pierce Arrow and Studebaker May Merge

Forbes, president of Pierce Arrow Motor Car confirms reports that Pierce Arrow and Studebaker are negotiating for a merger. Details remain vague but discussions center on combining resources to strengthen production and market reach. No firm agreement announced and terms are not disclosed.

Studebaker Pierce Arrow Ruffato Aine 1A M. Th Forbes Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company Todagz Tigree-Arrow Commy Studebaker Corporation Ergere

Mayor issues ultimatum over Alamo coronation venue

San Antonio officials and Fiesta Association directors clashed over moving the coronation from the municipal auditorium to a theater. Mayor Chambers insisted the coronation be held in the auditorium, warning that street parades and festivities would suffer if the change persisted. Visitors expressed disappointment at limited seating and access for the coronation, while local officials noted past efforts to ready the auditorium in time for the event.

Alamo Chambers Wiesta Agsotienon Bal He of Flowers Association Castle of Flowers Lan Becayan Canareits Boen Tate John W. Tobin Order of the Alamo Crearge T. Martindale Sail Tha Wiesta Association Order of Tha Alamo Mayoria Order

Stars on G O P Stage at Utah convention

Left is Senator Reed Smoot of Utah chairing the resolutions committee whose panel worked overnight on most of the Republican party platform for presentation to the convention. Right is Senator George Moses of New Hampshire, permanent chairman of the convention who follows Senator Simeon D. Fess as temporary chairman and keynoter who opened the conclave.

Reed Smoot Utah Resolutions Committee Republican Party George Moses New Hampshire Simeon D. Fess

Protest on floor over Texas delegation at convention

At the Republican National Convention the Texas delegation dispute dominated proceedings. Daniel Mastings of Delaware presented a minority credentials report while factions aligned with Wurzbach-Littleton argued for contesting delegates.

Texas Kansas Jerry Will Daniel G. Mastings Delaware Credentials Committee Flastings FR. Ts. Creager Motel Walker Willebrand Credentiala Committes

Edison Leaves For Home After Long Winter Vacation

Fort Myers Florida June 13 6pm Thomas Edison the laboratory hero yesterday started for his home in East Orange New Jersey after his longest winter vacation since he began visiting Florida 45 years ago. For five months he has been experimenting long hours in search for a substitute plant that will provide cheap rubber.

Fort Myers, Frs Thomas Edison East Orange N. J Florida

Feminist Leader Freed of Charges

Elizab et h Th Mureng, a nationally known feminist leader, was released from charges after Denver police informed Tampa authorities of no case against her. The sequence followed an inand fraud allegation amid a crosscity investigation.

Denver Jung Elizabeth Th Mureng Alos Castol Tampa

Republican plank backs strict enforcement of eighteenth amendment

Day law plank adopted by the 1923 Republican resolutions committee after an all night session pledges the party’s nominees to observance and enforcement of the amendment. The move signals strong support for a sweeping dry program not seen since Prohibition began, amid intra party tensions and threats of a fight at the convention.

Try International News Service Kansas City Rorah Idaho

Protest at Hoover nomina­tion as farmers clash with police

Entered at Kansas City dispatch recounts a mass protest against Herbert Hoover at the Republican convention. Farmers and supporters tried to enter the hall, police used clubs to keep them back, and demonstrators shouted We don't want Hoover. Edgar J. Buch, GOP candidate for lieutenant governor, led the farmers in anti Hoover chants as the platform delay stretched into the day.

Byron Price Weller Kansas City Key Coslides South Dakota MacMaster Fess Wally Sob. Tio Herbert Hoover Wham Hoover Herbert Horver Edgar JD. Buch Leutenant Tor Diane McNary-Fleugen Audh Tolay Cal

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