29 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
1
A fractured report from Houston notes Senator Robinson's plea against religious prejudice sparked fights as police fought to maintain order. The piece highlights cross-conflict rhetoric and chaotic scenes with references to Bowers, Roosevelt, and public sermons, ending with a tease of continued coverage.
Byron Price reports the 1928 Democratic National Convention in Houston formally nominated Alfred Smith for president and Joseph Teobimgoa of Arkansas as vice president. Delegates arrived late amid confusion as Roosevelt restored order, with Melvin Passmore leading a Dixie salutes and Roll Call for speeches. Judge Michael Hollie of Alabama spoke for Gen. Henry T. Allen. a Mississippi delegate caused a stir riding a donkey along the aisle as the crowd watched.
The mayor and City Commissioner back a plan to increase the police force amid a recent crime surge that included robberies of I. Patusk, cashier of The Light. Commissioner Wright and another commissioner vowed to support any necessary expansion, while one official urged a cautious increase of a few officers. The group cited San Antonio’s comparatively small force and budget and called for closer cooperation among police, the district attorney, and constables to improve public safety.
Directors of Pierce Arrow and Studebaker announce a merger to form a new company with Pierce Arrow assets and Studebaker involvement. No new holding company will take over plants. substantial Studebaker stake expected in the merged firm. Stockholder approvals and specific share conditions required before the merger can become effective.
A fragmented forecast notes Saturday partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Temperatures range from about 74 degrees at night to near 98 degrees during the day. Light to moderate winds shift along the coast with possible thunderstorm activity later.
A 14 year old, Tisasma Coss, son of Mexican leader Gru Francisco Coss, vanished from a North Wlores store with General Carr away on a country trip. Hermete J. Garcia reported the deserted store at 10 am and notified the sheriff’s office, sparking fears of a kidnapping plot.
Léo Dietrichstein an American actor and producer died in Vienna at age 60 from heart disease. He collapsed last night at a sanatorium and will be cremated tomorrow according to local reports.
Friction inside the South Australian Education Board deepens as factions led by J G Blomberger and Mesdaomes We oH Quirk and W Satterfield refuse to attend a special meeting called by President Frank Haines. Haines denies written notices. Hornberger protests planned meetings. No quorum set. another session slated for Saturday.
The Texas delegation met at the convention hall after the morning session to notify potential nominees. Inline Nagle of San Antonio was elected Texas member of the committee to notify the presidential candidate, with Mrs. Laura Aurleson Negley of San Antonio named to the vice presidential notification panel.
Houston June 29 R B Creager Republican national committeeman said the Republican party is the real American party and is truly opposing the Democratic forces He claimed Democratic leaders backed Al Smith while delaying action for harmony He floated George O Bulle as a possible Republican governor candidate and criticized Democratic stance on prohibition.
Albany dispatch reports Governor Alfred E Smith urged national prohibition reform in a telegram to Senator Robinson. He argued corruption of law enforcement and bootlegging show the need for changes enacted by elected representatives, signaling support for a peaceful shift embraced by the people. He listened on the radio as the Democratic convention nominated him for the presidency, appearing nervous but pleased.
A fragmented OCR tally lists Robinson as candidate across states with varied tallies such as Arizona six, Georgia twenty six, Indiana nineteen, Iowa twenty six, New York six hundred seven, Tennessee twenty four, Texas forty four, and others. Several entries are garbled with repeated names and misspellings.
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