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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1928

Page

11

Democrats Split Into Three Factions as Convention Ends PAYS

A Dallas era report details Moody led consolidation at the Texas state delegation convention. Moody’s push split the coalition with Smith adherents, as delegates were chosen amid heated exchanges. The Bull mo party motion and district delegation plan shaped the final allocation, with key figures Mrs. Sevier and Mrs. Bloodworth reelected to national committee roles.

Texas New York Moody Groun Smith Mandy Teleal John Sazle San Antonio Kolth Iim Bayle Col Lom Dall Goyle Logia Pla Hoyle Alebanda Josie Apoka Toba Boyle Clurs J. J. Bloodworth Port Worth Adams Sevier Penouaing Movily Harony Progrian

Texas Democrats Platform Adopts Prohibition Emphasis

A Texas Democratic convention endorsed a platform stressing strict enforcement of prohibition and attacked Republican ideals. The document blasts high tariffs, federal overreach, and calls for adherence to constitutional limits, while praising Governor Moody and endorsing his administration.

Parachutes Promise Safer Air Travel Ideas in 1930s Era

A column recalls early aviation debates on using large parachutes to save planes and passengers during a fall. A trial in Tracy, California demonstrated a giant canopy attached to a plane, enabling a gentle descent with minimal damage. The piece notes broader interest among miners, students, and journalists, amid wartime and industrial aviation anxieties.

Woman's Hearing For Custody of Tot Set June 5

A custody hearing for a woman's toddler is scheduled for June 5 at a local court. Details note the mother Wille May Holmta necks to remain with her twelfth-century daughter Witte Atay, previously awarded to her former husband in the divorce proceedings.

Tot Twign Nolier Terral Jina Anotien Wille Witte Atay Rattan BT. Slinmann Mather

Speaker backs box measure in Texas federation race

The Texas federation held a meeting at the Labor Temple in North Street with George A. Wilson presiding. Balloting for officers and the 1920 election will occur there. several officials were named without opposition and two candidates ran for recording secretary.

George A. Wilson Woustan Federation Texas Meht Tha Chamber of Commerce Brotherhood of Railway Umit Ohio

Moody Named Texag Late Chairman In Texas Delegation

Beaumont date line reports Governor Moody named late chairman of the twenty four delegates at large who will hold one sixth of a vote in the national convention. The list includes M. M. Crone Myron G. Blaylock Walter Woodward Thomas Ball and many others as alternate delegates at large and alternates from Houston Dallas Austin and other cities. The article lists numerous names and affiliations across Texas.

Corwleonay W. A. Meeling Austin Thomas H. Ball Mouston Cone Tousen Wiler Jesse HH Jones Houston C. Hardy Belton Lynch Davideon Wright Morrow Waneton Mra A. O. Zylmer Dallon Spell Rank Gilbert Dallad WH. Wentland Manor Kee J Rountree Aryan W. D. Wilton Bay City Forrest Farlex Fannie Campbell Womack Palestine Morence A. Bloor Cleburne Mary Jagos Denton W. RB Chama Stansfort Lee Fasegh San Antonio Wilmer Odell Fort Worth Mian Margie Neal Carthage Mra KF A. X. Baker Egidhar Laker Henderson Cornwall T. Newsome Countean HH. Miller Craige Roger Gills del Rio

Delegates Named for SHAUMONT District Democratic Nominating Slate

In Shaumont Texas the district delegates to the nation’s Democratic convention are listed by district. The long roster names numerous individuals including Bollard P-W J Pollard Paris Grover Sellers Sulglur Springs Charles D Berry Cooper J E Mattigan Mt Vernon and many others across Texas cities. The article presents the by-district assignments for the convention delegation with dozens of local leaders and party members named.

Senate Congress of the United States National Congress Party of Oy Shaumont Tex Bay Bollard Dallas John Sharpe Ennis RG. Storey Dias JJ. Dayton Telnet Bradley Gransheck W R. Howell Cossicaww Mock Bearwell McMurray T. Drumwright Worthan Adam Cone Palestine EB. Ty. Coeveborough Galveston Mary Robinson We T. Jamiam Jane “. McCallum Austin Charles G. Krueger Belleville AL TW McTellon Gatesville W. M. Sleeper Woen George Carter Morton Mugu Cureton Meridian Tom W. Lines Venus Carl Crowley Fort Worth F. W. Scopshire Weatherford Mfrs J. Cooper Geule Wootrall Geule Wootrall, Dreamrs Homer Latham Nowie Nicholls Sevwowr Fowler Throckmorton Wirty Seguin Troyle Texar Lewin San Ane Laura Durlevo Tornby Yettde Montgomery Hollobrgh Tone Sou Carrizo Springs Weyler Benavides Sherman el Paso L. Torr San Angelo George P. Hales Her County B. Mose M. Newman Bendy W.D. Gatlin Hrochenetac

Musical Program For Service Men Betview Soon

The city’s music department plans a concert for service men and their families at Wis Army X under General Ward McDonald. Featured will be Mika Dianheth Havila and others with a varied program including piano and vocal numbers.

Gram Medeyalion Won Clude Wis

Captain Wilkins Arrives at Oslo in Zero veiled voyage

Captain George Wiking and Carl Blela arrived in Oslo on May 24 aboard the Hight acroan from Alaska to Bergen. Their companion, Captain Wilkins, was warmly welcomed on reaching the Norwegian capital, marking a notable stopover in their city voyage.

Captain Wilkins Oslo Norway George Wiking Carl Blela Polne Texion Alnaka Bergen

San Antonians on Texas Slate Delegates Named at Beaumont

Mrs. Lee Joseph was selected at Beaumont Democratic convention as a delegate at large to the national Democratic convention. John Boyle was chosen as the delegate from the 14th congressional district and Senator Perry J. Lewis as an alternate delegate from the same district.

SAN Antonians Texas Lee Joseph Beaumont John Boyle Perry J. Lewis

Long trek from Buenos Aires to the sea via Texas

Augusto Flores, 18, crossed from Mexico into Texas as the only survivor of a party of scouts sailing from Buenos Aires to the sea. In the journey begun July 31, 3020, four companions died from a snake bite, fever, floods, and drowning. Flores traveled about 5000 miles alone, recounting escapes from constrictors, fights with natives, crocodile rivers, hunger, and rail hardships.

Laredo Ferayien Reonte United States Buenos Aires Augusto Flores Mexico Texas Vuito Ecuador Coli Colombia Floren Sines Floren Lian

Oil Worker Dies in Car Accident Near Fort Worth

A 88 year old oil field worker from NOQDONA named Clarker was killed in a night time car crash on the highway between Fort Worth and Decatur. The incident occurred May 24 and the report notes he earned $6 an hour.

Noqdona Tex Clarker Fort Worth Decatur

Weather forecast for Antonio and surrounding area

Tonight cloudy with near normal low around the mid twenties. Friday mostly sunny with no significant temperature change and light to moderate winds. Extended outlook shows mild weekend with variable wind and mild temperatures.

Sen Antonio

Flaxalyn Claims To Drive Out Toxic Poisons

Dr Paver Ey Lee and wife report Wenléh proportion of Pinxalyn shown powerful against toxins and constipation. Claims hundreds of Dr Dutta's Terbal Flaxalyn packages relieved distress. Describes 12 herbs including CMnose Whubneh and Belgina Valering aiding digestion and health. Advertising note urges advance orders to friends at Weotoent Bakers 411 N Marys Street.

Paver Ey Lee Dutta Avery Finsolyn

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