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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1928

Page

8

Senator Robinson's Plea for Unity at Convention

Boston era coverage reports Senator Robinson of Arizona urging unity at the Republican convention in Houston Texas. He pushes for a prohibition plank, warns against diluting the party, condemns Republican record, and advocates farm relief and tariff reform through McNary-Haugen style measures.

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Delegates Leave Convention Hall Amid Civil Government Critique

Fragmented remarks accuse the administration of corruption and inefficiency while praising Roosevelts era prosperity. The piece cites 1927 coalitions and bank data to claim widespread corporate stagnation. It references Kansas City platform debates and calls for Democratic ideals of justice and equality.

Dackson Cleveland Republican Party Ro Weans Kansas Ciy Une Induethiot Conferency Board United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue Tates

Wounded officer resting easier two suspects held

City detective Tee Tate, shot in the shoulder early at a Wendricks address, rests easier after removal to a local home. Two suspects, Garver and Carver, both 30, are in custody as authorities pursue further charges connected to the incident in the Merchent- area.

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Congeytion Coverage Faces Slow Convention Progress

Report from Commrrela 192% shows no progress as delegates clash over a Democratic convention. Vivid, era-tinged notes describe chaotic rallies, fashion quips, and blunt remarks on candidates. Observers predict delays, with mentions of biscuits and secrecy around the keynote.

New York Leader of Hoover Forces Picked at Parley

WASHINGTON June 27 Hoover campaign work for New York state formed at a meeting of a coordinating committee. William Wal of Thinghainter handled commerce and national prevention fights for delegates. George K. Marie served as Republican state chairman. Chairman Work of the national committee indicated similar appointments might be made in other places.

New York Hoover Wasiington Waover New York State Willian Hy Wal Thinghainter JNM Commerce George KK. Marie Jtepablican Russel Itepoblican

Women's Frocks Warm Houston Torridity at Convention

In Houston on June 27 women attending a convention wore light frocks as heat and excitement filled Wig Hall. Notables such as Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Cordell Til mingled with guests including Mrs. Walter Fy George and Mrs. Todheven Marcie.

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Delegates Seated For Smith By Committee

A committee seated twenty six delegates pledged to Anverior Smith at the Democratic convention. The report notes prior pledges and regional bloc strength as party officials arrange seating and credentialing for the event.

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Democratic platform wrangle at convention amid dry plank fights

June 27 report from Houston describes Democratic delegates debating platform language and a dry plank tied to Prohibition. The scene includes Secretary of the Navy Daniels and Governor Moody of Texas seeking unity, with divisions over executive session, committee seats, and a potential floor fight.

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Small Group of Women Fight For Dry Law's Repeal

A coalition of Missouri women led by Romney urges repeal of national Prohibition. They advocate a state wide vote, claiming the public desires temperance rollback and that Referenda will restore legality, with the group aligned to the Democrats' platform.

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Ball Player Philbin Appears in Police Court

Frank Daithin, second baseman for the Mon Antonio Baseball clubs, appeared in corporation court Wednesday on a disturbing the peace charge. Acting dovlgs continued the case until Friday. Fatralman Carl Cneyer won the complainant.

Frank Daithin Mon Antonio Praes Steffler Cnke Fatralman Carl Cneyer

Democrats Gise Days Program

A fragmented Houston notice outlines a forthcoming Democratic convention program. It mentions a permanent organization installation with Senator Rehingon as permanent chairman and reports of rules and state committees, though many names and details are garbled.

Houston Audi Ganlardon Senator Rehingon Chiadenian

Reeown Fight To Very End

Houston June 27 VP Denmark usile Laik of the vice presidents Senjaluc Heed of Miso leads his forces in a battle for prevalency amid South Graingt and Missuiian tensions. A Houston paper’s early edition reports Hoover and Teranl ny on farm production drives while political maneuvering continues through the night.

Houston Senjaluc Miso Waa Lins Thad Reed Sioe Flerbert Hoover Fred Ali

Smith Pleased By First Day Nomination Effort

Fragmented report records Am eel Smith pleased with early convention momentum. Names tied to New York governor race include Riel and Van speaking for colleagues backing Smith, while Roosevelt’s line is noted as potential backup. Contested process and party dynamics feature heavily in this garbled OCR summary.

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