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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1928
Page
1
The upcoming general election nears as analyses weigh pros and cons of Anson’s WP candidate Ganpatga. Experts note tensions over class, race, and religion shaping the final campaign push and voter mood before turnout.
Miss Mary Anderson leads a corps of girls presenting the latest presidential and congressional race figures. Remember Crockett 2400 totals referenced.
Washington reports Hoover would speak by radio to millions while Smith campaigns with two broadcasts from New York. The day before election sees last minute arguments over registration, broad campaigning, and intensifying battles for federal and local offices.
In a wide survey of campaign coverage, Bugs Baer outlines methods for following the election results. The article notes shifts in messaging, religious and political divides, and key figures shaping voter interest across states, with attention to presidential dynamics and party strategies.
The article details Herbert Hoover’s return to his home state amid celebration as his campaign train travels nationwide. It notes stops in California and the Midwest, with mayoral greetings, a large crowd attendance, and Vice President Curtis steering the tour. Williams, Hoover’s campaign aide, cites surveys showing Hoover leading in several key states by a margin of about 300 to 260 electoral votes.
Fragmented report notes Mrs. Vanderbilt intends to fly to New York to participate in an upcoming vote. The text is garbled but mentions travel by air, a possible meeting, and political action linked to a capital city visit.
A battered, partially readable weather summary predicts fair conditions across most states for voting day with sun and scattered showers in western regions. Fragments mention possible rain in Clover and surrounding areas, with lingering snow predicted in portions of Oregon and Washington and limited mix elsewhere.
American Luonty Henvie, ex-manager of an Elinkaw finn, wounded with a shattered thigh when pirates attacked the steamer Aha of the China Navigation company off Hankow. Two others robbed as the assailants looted Prov erly valued at 5700. One Chic wee business user netzen killed and escaped in a distant event.
In Texas on November 5 coroner’s records note the burial of Cor O Be Sutherland a pioneer undertaker of Corsicana. Twenty five embalming directors from across the state attended the ceremony as mourners filled the Gill Welt field site near Corsicana with a large crowd paying respects to the late undertaker and funeral leaders.
Fragmented OCR text notes a political figure tied to Texas hopes and a Sunday statement. The garbled lines mention DALEAS, OHH, and various place names, with unclear actions and timings. The readable bits imply political aspirations connected to local leaders and events, but specifics are obscured by transcription errors.
An Australian flight crew led by Captain Frank Thirley and Flying Officer Moir plans a long distance hop toward Singapore. The route from Wandham, Australia, along the coast lies across 1200 miles of airspace as they push toward Singapore with the aim to begin the leg tomorrow.
Fragmentary report indicates President Coolidge plans to vote from his Northampton Massachusetts home, a rare public step as he contemplates a move toward private residence. The note mentions a shift in public access to his polling, with references to the White House and a formal election context.
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