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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1928

Page

9

Hoover to Pick Sectional Lenders for Campaign

Washington June 22 Secretary Hoover Republican presidential nominee will leave for Palo Alto California between July 2 and July 5. He may interrupt to visit President Coolidge at Brule Wisconsin. The national committee names and plans for a two-nation divisional headquarters at New York and Chicago with a central HQ in Washington were outlined by Secretary Work. James W. Gunn named as a prominent figure in Hoover’s pre convention campaign. A conference on Hoover views is set with Good and Work tomorrow. Weaver promises a future speech but did not announce campaign details or resignation timelines for cabinet post.

Washington Hoover Palo Alto Cal Tod Coolidgs Brule Wis Republican National Committee Lodey Work National Committee New York Chicago James W. Goon Sweatern Gover Curtis Speegh Franklin W. Fort New Jersey Mable Joseph R. Nutt Ohio Ralph F. Williams Oregon Alvin T. Alert Kentucky Daniel TE. Pomeroy Weaver Weever

Rest Periods Provided for City Laborers in Heat

City workmen were given brief rest periods to prevent quitting during the hot summer. G. H. Cumberland of the engineering department announced that trench diggers for storm sewer projects were dropping out daily due to heat until five and ten minute respites were implemented at intervals.

G. H. Cumberland Cumberland

Main Street Widening Project Starts Sept 1

Street Commission announces Main Street work between Roma­na Plaza and Martin Sight will begin by September 1. Project cost exceeds $1,000 as City Engineer Brig drafts easement ordinances. Paul B. Steffler, Street Commissioner, notes budgeting plans.

Romana’ Plaze Martin Sight Paul B. Steffler Brig Bteffler Wold

Mary Pickford Shaves Hair Short In Chicago

Mary Pickford surprised reporters in Chicago by cutting her hair short to shoulder length. The star explained the curls had become a nuisance, saying they are ready to be pinned back if needed, while her longtime companion Doug reacted emotionally at the change.

Chicago Mary Pickford Doug Conrat

Reserve Officers to Meet Saturday in San Antonio

The American Legion convention will be discussed at a meeting of the reserve officers of San Antonio at the Ménger hotel Saturday noon, Lieut Col. W. A. Turner, president, announced Friday. Colonel Turner urges all reserve officers to attend. Special delegate train for California delegates to the National Democratic convention will pass through San Antonio at 3:40 Monday morning, per Tom Hood, assistant general passenger agent. The special arrives at Houston at 6:30 a.m.

American ‘Legion San Antonio Ménger Hotel W. A. Turner Turner

Political candidate announcements for Texas offices in 1028

A collection of political advertisements announcing candidacies for District Attorney Bezer County Congress, Texas 14th District, Bexar County County Judge, State Senator 26th District, Justice of the Peace Precincts, and re election for Pence precinct. Announcements specify candidacy subject to Democratic primaries held July 28 1028 and invite party support.

Dave Watson Bezer County Democratic Fourteenth District 14Th Texas Democrats of Texan Ustus M’closkey Bexar County Perry Robertson Bélition Gap" Williamson Justice of the Peace Ernest Frlilbaum Anton Adam

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