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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1928

Page

2

Harmony Democrats Win State Delegates in Precinct Races

Harmony wing dominates Texas Democratic precincts, sending 1254 instructed delegates for a platform aligned with prohibition and party unity. Smith faction wins Houston Harris, Dallas areas. Moody backs anti-Smith stance, resisting Smith nomination amid contested, split conventions across several counties.

Dallas Democratic Party Daius Ludhy Rehm Smith Jesse Junes National Treasuer Dan Moody Thomas Walsh Montana Danaher Ohio Dallas County Baraons” Fotion Moods Baith Tease Jones Dallas Cou Proile Houston Harris County Bawert Tarrant Adil Fort Worth New Yorker Bexar County San Antonio Moody Constitutional Democrats New York Lexus

Hatchet Buried by Chinese Factions at School Dedication

Theodore Simmang, 1% assistant district attorney and former American diplomat in China, said after the dedication of the new Chinese school at 210 San Saba Street that factional tensions have been settled without hostility. He and other San Antonians attended the Sunday services and reported no remaining ill will as of Monday.

San Saba Street Chimes Republic Theodore Simmany China Simmang San Antonians

Young City Fathers In Session At New City Hall

In the commission room of the new city hall a city council meeting passes a resolution on the city’s future. Left to right: Commissioners Gibson Sherrard George Cox Mayor Jerome Smith and Commissioners Hugo Meyer Clifton Nash with Boy Scouts in charge for an hour.

5. A New City Hall Gibson Sherrard George Cox Jerome Smith Hugo Meyer Clifton Nash Boy Scouts

Scouts Adopt Mayors Campaign Theme For Civic Boyish Backing

A San Antonio council meeting endorses the Boy Scout movement as civic virtue and readiness. Mayor reads pledge. city commissioners declare May 7 as Beant Week urging citizens to back the program to train youths for citizenship. Kickoff banquet and campaign plans set for Tuesday morning with 4000 scouts involved.

Mayo Smith Chambers Marormith Coorke Cox Gibson Sherrard Hugo Meyer Clif Nash San Antonio Scouta San Anbuig Swill

Russian Volga waterway vision faces world trade links

The article discusses the Volga as a navigable river extending nearly its entire length of 2300 miles, envisaged as a trade outlet and connection to Europe and Asia. It notes global economic interests and potential tensions with China and Japan amid broader Soviet political rhetoric. It also mentions alleged Chinese and Japanese actions and growing boycotts amid trade disputes.

Brooks Aviators Stage Mock Bomb Attack At Kelly

Brooks Aviators will simulate a bomb attack as a drill at Kelly Field. Sixteen planes will take off for Austin carrying a payload of dummy bombs. Command roles include Chiffon Nutt and Danenn guiding the formation toward Gonzalez and on to Austin. The exercise aims to test coordination and defense measures.

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Stormy 6.0 Meet Likely Stormy 6.0 Meet Likely

A fragment from page one reports factional maneuvering in Texas Republican circles. Delegates and district conventions dominate setup for a statewide party meeting in Dallas, with Creager and Nolte forces opposing the Hoover ticket and challenging district delegates. Officials claim a working majority for their camp and promise to contest at the national convention.

Scybey Internosuil Bell Dallas Weally Creaghr San Antonio Creager-Nolle Herbert Mnover T. Ss. McGhuve Wurzbach McClure Iri Bexar CW. Andersan Warebach Tmetim Anderann Eeity John 8 Weber Emuity AL Smith Bexar Muhanajoritien Ledoard Willington Perelvisy Texas Cremul Terie

Campaign Spending Details Stir Nebraskans in 1920s

Hearings reveal bare campaign expenses across parties with Borah and Curtis testifying on funds and expenditures. Curtis states no paid staff and no general fundraising, while Norris and Bratton press for accounting and campaign scope amid efforts to draft Coolidge or Hoover.

Nebraska Borah Wish George Gurtiz Volt Tutol Hitelbook Hull Norris Nevis

Weather forecast hints warmer conditions tonight and beyond

The report notes tonight through Tuesday will be warmer with a low around 40 and a high near 70. Expect moderating northerly winds and a mild stretch into midweek with a warmer West Texas outlook.

Visitors to Monterey Due to Return Monday

A group of 69 local visitors, delayed from San Antonio, is expected to return to San Antonio Monday evening around 6 clock. The party was to be joined by additional visitors from other areas on its return trip.

Monterey San Antonio

Student Flier Tests Determine Fitness for Army Pilots

A fragmented notice describes a testing step for a student preparing for reserve or permanent Army pilots. It notes Monday tests to assess fitness for active duty and reservist commissions. The ad also contains unrelated ad copy about consumer items and shop fixtures with unclear details.

City Hall Cellar to Retain Bars of Ancient Jail

City Hall plans to keep bars in the basement jail portion amid remodeling. The project aims to resemble the famous old jail once used by notable figures in Bekra Nida. Officials discussed insulation and security measures to prevent theft of the items stored below.

Bun Antonio Oall Bekra Nida

Explosion Destroys Terrell Hills Garage Morning Attack

A blast at the KorvAnte quarter in Terrell Hills leveled a garage and damaged a residence on Elizabeth von d, according to An Hintanet Wire Chile report. Gus, the caretaker, escaped unharmed while M. T. Butler, asleep in his car inside the garage on TO Jones Avenue, narrowly survived.

O. Hy Finck Elizeth

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