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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1928

Page

11

Speeches Boost Smith at Party Convention In 1920s Style

A fragmented report details speeches praising Al Cred EB Smith and denouncing graft as Minnesota and Missouri delegates rally at a political convention. Andrew J. Deturs and Andrew Nelson urge renewal of American democracy, while chants, banners, and bells punctuate the scene.

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Flood of Oratory Deluges Delegates at Convention

At the Houston convention the crowd roared as speeches, banners, and demonstrations swelled around Smith’s bid for the nomination. Delegates from Nebraska and the Philippines clashed briefly, while O Sullivan and others pressed for order as the party debated the remaining candidates and a potential running mate. The scene mixed fervent support with anti-Smith sentiment and political maneuvering looking toward a contested platform and possible compromise.

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Prohibition Debate Sways Party Platform Talks

The platform wrangle centers on enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act. Senators and clergy clash over temperance policy as Walsh, Dyfings, and Glass argue for stricter liquor controls while Bishop Canon and Daniels defend Wilson's wartime stance and push state by state determination.

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Promised Clues Tie Robbery to San Antonio Suspects

Reported leads name a San Antonio man and a woman as suspects in a payroll robbery at Light Publicking. Detectives promise to reveal more details after a telephyta conference with A Look and headquarters. The holdup netted about 1400 dollars, with suspects believed to flee in a blue touring car.

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Mayor backs more police amid San Antonio crime concerns

Acting Mayor Phil Wright announced tentative Saturday talks with merchants and civic leaders to discuss increasing police presence while Mayor Chambers attends a Democratic convention. Merchants dispute a mass meeting and urge practical steps, citing nationwide crime trends and calls for stricter enforcement. Public protests followed a daylight robbery as groups press for city action and input from local merchants associations.

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Jimmy Walker Rates Houston Kindred Ties in South Visit

Mayor Jimmy Walker expresses fondness for Houston and the South in a wide ranging interview, praising Southern industry, water transport, and regional vigor while critiquing Northern views. He argues for closer ties and a balanced national perspective amid political crosswinds.

Parody of Readers Field Wide Topics and Figures

Readable fragments discuss creatures in a garden with a tiger snake lizard and various animals and question if Meg acted as a maker. The text shifts to political commentary referencing Jewish birth, the Democratic party, prohibition enforcement, and teaching Earth’s shape with local police remarks and city counts of officers and cities.

Station Hospital Grieved at Loss of Ella Preston

The Station Hospital mourns Ella Preston who died in December. Col FR Ty Bullore notes she served at Fort Sam Houston and was among the patients during the World War. She brought cheer and flowers to each patient and her zeal left a lasting impression on staff and patients.

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Radio Boosts Legion Meet at San Antonio Convention

San Antonio and the American Legion national convention to be held here in July will receive extensive publicity through a double radio program arranged by the Legion National convention with the Shenandoah post at Shenand and Howell, directed by O. Ey Walker. The program will include two quotations broadcast between 7 and 9 pm over Station KENP and between 9 and 11 pm over Station WSCA, reaching readers in Milddk, West and North posts.

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Swimming Classes to Hold Meet at Y Pool

A swimming meet for class members will be held at the Y pool at 7 30 p m. Instructor Troughton will guide the students as they attempt to swim and progress toward graduation in the coming Saturday event.

Samedey Troughton Ind

Gonzales Charged With Brick Attack in Wickee Court

Corl and Cevales Thursday faced charges in Wickee of the Peace Souls court for robbery by assault. The case references Varina Veeces Santiago and Yon Jacinte streets with a suspect who allegedly followed a woman and took her purse. Deputies Dayar and Sue hirn filed the charges.

Corl Cevales Peace Souls Wiltz Osy Saulk Varina Veeces Santiago Yon Jacinte Ganzalen Dayar Sue Hirn

Temporary writ granted for woman in molestation case

Misa Leth G. Nirdwell was granted a temporary injunction by Judge Tr. Milne of the Fifty seventh district court. The order restrains Stan Morris from molesting or annoying the plaintiff, including via telephone. If the conduct continues, Birdwell will seek to convert the injunction into a permanent one.

Misa Leth G. Nirdwell

Foot Pains Ended Overnight Says Local Barber

Local barber describes Coolene and Coolex as quick remedies for burning and aching feet. He recounts relief after using the product, claiming improved comfort, ability to work, and lasting effects, with a nearby outlet offering the soothing cream and related foot care items.

Coolene

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