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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1932

Page

4

Barkley Criticizes Hoover Era In Democratic Speech

In a partisan address Barkley denounces Hoover administration for economic collapse and tariff policies. He accuses Republicans of mismanagement from 1920 onward, calls for tariff revision, banking reform, and reopening world trade channels to relieve farmers and industry.

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Convention Opens Amid Rowdy Delegates and Roosevelts

The Democratic convention begins with a crowded hall and slow arrival of leaders. Raskob struggles for order as Roosevelt delegates clash over support for Walsh or Shouse. Prominent figures like Al Smith and James A. Farley mingle amid cheering delegations and national party tension.

Raskob Halsey Virginia Cermak Edward Hurley Anton Cermak Chicago Jackson Jefferson Wilson Wother al Smith James A. Farley Roosevelt Centervnisle New York Delegaton Massachusetts Sone Stith New York Standard Walker Malo Jonels Shouse Washington Charles Michelson Thomas J. Walsh Montana Jouett Shouse Kansas Hig Leto Alfred E. Smith Shouse Wiel Convention Arrangements Committee James A. Reed Milnois James Hamilton Lewis Melvin Traylor Patty

Swim Enthusiast Held for Vagrancy Near Five Points

Police report says a man found near Five Points carrying a gasoline ballon said he planned a swim at 2:30 a.m. at San Pedro pool. Officials arrested him for vagrancy after questioning and doubting his water routine. He remained jailed as charges were prepared.

San Pedro Sane Gijee

Roosevelt Tunes In on Convention

Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt watches the Chicago Democratic convention via portable radio from Albany. He conducts official business while listening, a rare moment of political engagement as the nation follows the events.

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Abrogation of two-thirds rule feared by Texan senator

Chicago June 27 Senator Tom Connally of Texas warned that abrogation of the two thirds rule for nominating the Democratic presidential candidate would endanger the party. He said Roosevelt forces are making a blunder threatening to destroy a century old vote. Connally predicted John N Garner would be named Speaker at the convention this week.

Murray Pat Harrison Mississippi Cateen Huey Long Louisiana Raskob Evangeline Booth Salvation Army Harless Mme Rose Zulallam Massachusetts Maryland Ritchie Wiliam G. McAdoo California Texas McAdao Garner Virginia Harry F. Dyrd Josephs Daniels North Carolina Wilson Joucit Shouse Imich Thomas J. Walsh Montana Walsh Garey Denvid Californany Urxott Milniutes John J Solon Chicago Tom Connally Roosevelt Connally Joh N. Garner

Property seizures target Jews in new Nazi law

Berlin reports the Nazi Reichstag passed a nation socialist taxation bill early Sunday that provides confiscation of the property of all Jews who immigrated from the Minsk region. The measure, enacted at a time of widespread antisemitic policy, targets Jewish residents and their assets.

Berlin Prusanin Jawa Minsk

Battle over Democratic platform drafts in Chicago session

The 1903 Democratic platform writers met in secret in Chicago to draft positions on prohibition, farm relief, debt cancellation, and unemployment relief. Key figures included Walsh, McAdoo, Glass, Wheeler, and Roosevelt faction leaders, with debate over federal budget, banking, and veterans' care. The final draft aims for 1200 words, seeking records for party conventions.

Chicago Middle Far West Walsh David Walsh Massachusetts A. Mitchell Palmer Carter Glass the Treasury William Gibbs McAdoo Burton J. Wheeler Roosevelt Central Farm Bank Mayo Frank Murphy Father Charles &. Coughlin Detroit Laken Murphy Congress Glass Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Arts

Al's Dry Law Plank Debated in Democratic Platform

Chicago June 23. One of the shortest platform planks proposed for the Democratic party resolutions committee is to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment and pledge the party in Congress to submit such a measure for action. The plank also demands relief by amending the Volstead Act to define alcoholic content with precise limits to distinguish wine and beer.

Cuicago Democrate Resolusions Committee Alfred BE. Smitih Congress

Caucus Fidget Still Doubt In Roosevelt Delegation Contentions

The piece reports on Democratic caucus divisions over the two thirds rule and Roosevelt alignment. It notes Maine votes for Shouse and Walsh, North Carolina and Nevada stances, and pledged Roosevelt support across several state delegations. It mentions prohibition talk, committee choices, and varied vote splits across states.

Maine Walsh North Carolina Roosevelt Albany Nevada Tennessee Committee On Permanent Organization Iowa Trousevelt South Carolina Gaveling Shouse Ohio Ollin Alsbana Michigan Massachusetts

Smith and Roosevelt Nomination Battle In Ta m many Rifts

In Chicago on June 37 Smith Henry or Smith Jane Huer is replaced by a formal board of backers opposing Roosevelt. Reed vetoes any bid by Smith allies while Curry and McCooey steer plans to keep the choice open until balloting begins.

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Dry Law Solution Offered by Committee Member Proposal

Austen N. Pox, a member of the advisory Board of the Moderation League, sent a letter to the resolutions committee of the Democratic nations convention proposing a pre ratified compact amendment to the constitution for ratification by state conventions. An investment in real estate will keep you in years income. Buy now through Light Classified Real Estate ads.

San Antonio Mds

Democrats Pick Name From Hat in Roiling Convention

A Chicago desk report chronicles Democratic infighting as delegates clash over the two thirds rule and leadership battles. Attacks on Roosevelt, private chats with Governor Byrd, and amid rumors of plans to “stop” rivals mark a tense scene as party factions maneuver for influence and potential realignment.

Chicago California Smith Trave Reasevelt Ritchie Byrd Virginia

Milne Ribereney Application and Quiet Ends

The readable fragments describe multiple applications and rites, noting quieter outcomes and a second application. Mentions of a family or community context, a noted tech portion, and terms implying orderly completion, with no explicit dates or clear events.

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