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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1928
Page
9
Houston June 25 Democratic leaders labored to harmonize platform planks on prohibition and farm relief. Committees faced a tough task drafting language acceptable to pro and anti notes, with emphasis on law enforcement, parity for agriculture, and economic reform.
Governor Al Smith of New York, a Democratic presidential candidate, is shown with his famous smile though he will not attend the Houston convention.
Governor Smith kept politics at bay during a quiet Sunday in Albany. A large portion of his family was en route to Houston. the governor stayed near the executive mansion and attended the Immaculate Conception mass before resuming work on his message.
A fragmentary 1928 newspaper clipping centers on a sensational talk by Arthur Baer about politics, the bridge, and local figures like Jimmey and O’Grien. It cites names such as Walter Gereick, Peter Brady, and Louckle Per, with mentions of civic figures and a looming election. The piece hints at intrigue around a “great Sythe sist” and speculates on civic virtue and partisan loyalties. It ends with an advertisement for Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks.
Houston June 25 Prohibition dominates discussions as Democrats debate how to address the Eighteenth Amendment at pre convention proceedings. Three factions push for strict enforcement, a direct declaration, or a soft plank, with Governor Moody and Senator Reed among key voices shaping the party stance.
William Geen of the American Federation of Labor announced a plan to have a anti injunction plank included in the party platform. He spoke at a gathering in June and urged alignment with the Denserial convention to write the plank into the platform.
On the eve of Democratic contention Smith forces show nerves and evasive talk. Leaders avoid concrete statements, while Switch headquarters withholds remarks and Governor’s anticipated moritimel is uncertain. Old advisors and associates move quietly, as political tension rises ahead of Wednesday night events.
Washington dispatch reports the Hoover-Curtin campaign shaping a central role for Hoover in the Democrats' big event in Houston. Hoover’s approach contrasts with Me radio opposition, while strategists plan a Palo Alto swing and possible meeting with President Coolidge at the Wisconsin summer White House.
A garbled report suggests Dan Moody is hailed as a successor to a commoner’s ally. It claims Moody is challenged by party factions, with claims of a protracted nomination bid and religiously charged political battles shaping the 1890s era convention.
Indiana primary paths shape the vice presidential contest as Democrats seek a running mate choice. Robinson, Hull, and Hitchcock loom in the delegation with North and West regions pivotal. Bulow denies candidacy but signals openness to offer.
France moves to stabilize its currency after the franc is pegged near 1.9 gents in Paris. The chamber passed a bill 440 to 24 to back the franc with gold reserves and authorize replacement with silver and gold coins by 1982. Gold bars will be available at the bank for large transactions while peasant savings under the old note system will be gradually phased out.
In Albany New York on June 25 Al Smith settled in for a week of steady listening as crowds and newsmen awaited his remarks. Officials expect him to outline policies and assess the national mood while the press scans potential impact on the presidential race and Smiths own political prospects.
Women educators librarians supporters and research associates will direct courses in the twelfth ninth season session of Columbia University from July 0le An It is announced by Director John Coss.
Senator J Thomas Heflin targeted Adlai Smith at a June 25 rally on a college campus near Whenshworth. About 2000 attendees filled the outdoor meeting hosted by local Klan leaders, with police ejecting one Newark editor and no major incidents reported aside from tense chants and harsh accusations against Mayor Walker. Heflin denounced Catholic power and urged Southern unity, while Klansmen in attendance defended the event as Protestant in nature.
Low quality OCR reports a heat wave with a maximum of about 100 degrees and a cool minimum near 70. Forecaster Daingeeijeld predicts continued heat relief with cloudy skies and possible local thunderstorms Tuesday, signaling little overall temperature change.
California businessmen from Los Angeles and other parts of the state joined a group at the Globe to form the California Olympic Inc. to promote and direct the Tenth Olympiad planned for 1932. The aim is to organize athletic representation from every nation, with California serving as the hub for preparations.
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