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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1928
Page
7
May 4. New York Anti Saloon league says former Georgia Rep William D Upshaw is secretly courting an independent dry presidential bid if Governor Smith is the Democratic nominee. Poland, head of the league’s tonal department, calls Upshaw sincere but unfit for high office and claims Upshaw is incognito in the state.
Senator Cole Pleads that Smith and Hoover backers promise a Negro cabinet member to win black votes. He cites Alfred E. Smith and Herbert Hoover and warns the tactic may be discussed by their friends. The speaker also criticizes Oscar de Priest’s selection to fill the Madden seat in Chicago.
Lincoln Nebraska Republicans faced a crisis as their governor nominee Arthur J Weaver threatened to withdraw unless the convention retracts its opposition to any definite revision of the civil administrative code. The convention, under pressure, backed Weaver’s call for code revision to avoid losing the candidate.
Claude G. Bowers, New York editorial writer, named by the Democratic National Committee to deliver the keynote opening speech at the Democratic national convention in Houston in June.
International News Service reports a slush fund probe delays hearings as invitations go to six Republicans and eight Democrats. Expected voluntary testimony replaces subpoenas with several likely to testify on short notice, while organizers await a majority of responses before firm scheduling.
International News Service reports the Democratic presidential contest is narrowing as Governor Al Smith gains delegates. Senator Thomas J. Walsh's candidacy is reportedly being dropped, with messages to supporters in Montana urged not to list his name at Houston. Walsh, behind Smith in California, weighs withdrawal amid mixed advice from allies.
New York May 4 War time gossip centers on Flins Brosly and Wins Leighmer in a sensational tale. The Hungarian artist allegedly beat Miss Leighmer after a jealous outburst, then killed himself with two pistol shots. Mrs Brosly and Feary Clews are noted in the volatile sequence, with the scandal affecting their social circles.
Alton Bling Colbertson, 72, renowned geologist and mining engineer, who pioneered in the Hu Anlin oil field, died after days of illness in New York. The International News Service briefs report on his career and impact on mining and oil exploration.
Emilio Carranza Mexican aviator prepares for a Mexico City to Washington flight. He will undergo a test flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City to receive the plane in San Angeles and then proceed with the mission under Continental Spanish language paper coverage.
Havana dispatch reports Capt Ignacio diminon and Capt Krancixee consider a non stop Havana Seville flight. The text also mentions a postponed open session to Monday with numerous Democratic officials and governors listed as attendees or witnesses.
Mayo De Mayo Whee Chee Ne Mayo charged with heading a large liquor ring in the United States. A federal judge sentenced him to ten years and a 310,000 fine for conspiracy to violate federal prohibition laws. De Mayo was found guilty after four trials, with previous hung juries in three trials. Carlson Hatwit Carnahan, linked to De Mayo, received a similar federal sentence. Cornnhin, alleged right-hand man, among those implicated.
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