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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1932

Page

2

Roosevelt Leads In Final Hearst Poll Says Roosevelt Favored

A Hearst poll analysis argues Roosevelt remains the favorite to win, with Roosevelt drawing a majority of four week returns and a projected popular and electoral lead, despite Hoover gains. It details state by state potential votes, gender splits, and voter loyalties from 1928 to 1932 figures.

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Governor Pays First 100 for Vote Conviction

A Texas reward of 100 dollars was paid from the governor's reward fund to George Oliver of El Paso for aiding the arrest and conviction of Jose Marquez of Socorro for illegal voting in the recent primary. The proclamation was issued last August.

Austin Texas Ross Sterling George Oliver Fl Paso Jose Marquez Socorro Ion Jest

Final national Hoover Roosevelt tally by state and gender

Final tabulations by San Antonio Light and Hearst papers show state by state Hoover and Roosevelt votes subdivided by men and women. The report outlines the potential electoral count and party distribution across the nation with emphasis on the nationwide polling outcome.

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Final Statements on Roosevelt Victory and Hoover Reelect claim

The speakers forecast Roosevelt’s win with the largest presidential vote and Hoover’s defeat in a two party race. Sandera claims Hoover will gain at least 328 electoral votes based on observers’ reports, not polls, dismissing uncertainties and citing party networks.

Roosevelt Hoover Fither Sandera

One on Roosevelt odds posted by New York betting firm

Odds on Roosevelt and Hoover spread across states as of Nov 5. CG Woodriff Valentine & Co lists $100,000 blocks and multiple state bets, including 3 to 1 California, 2.5 to 1 New York, even money New Jersey, and 2 to 1 Illinois and Ohio. Lehman favored to win Empire State gubernatorial race over Donovan.

New York Roosevelt CG. Woodriff Valentine & Company California New Jersey Tlois Ohio Wisconsin Hoover Pennsylvania Massachusetts Lehman Wiliam Donovan Empire Itate Gubernatora

Connally Certain Party Will Win

In Kansas City a political dispatch cites Senator Connally asserting a Democratic victory is assured. He predicts no need to replace President Hoover and argues against renewed calls for political change citing public confusion and the risk of misdirection.

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Roosevelt Drive DuPont Aids Roosevelt Candidacy

DuPont chairman F. L. DuPont De Mememits on record favoring Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt. He expresses doubt about the tenure of President Roosevelt's tariff policy and attitudes on prohibition. The DuPont firm weighs political positions while timing remains uncertain.

Wilmington Drr Soover Rere 8 DuPont F. 1. DuPont de Memenits Ae Company Inday Franklin B. Roarevelt

Resignation of Hoover Urged in 1920 Campaign Tone

Joseph P. Tumulty, former secretary to Woodrow Wilson, urged Hoover’s resignation if he lost the election. He argued Franklin D. Roosevelt could take national power immediately after victory, noting Wilson’s 1916 plan to resign if defeated. The item ends with an unrelated line about unfurnished apartments in Lau, Fannin 1231.

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Drys plan strong drive to back anti alcohol congressmen

The Anti-Saloon League announced a nationwide campaign to persuade successful congressional candidates next Tuesday to echo prohibition at party conventions. The strategy centers on threatening defeat in two years to block resubmission of the Eighteenth Amendment. F Scott McBride said the drys will mount a major drive to keep prohibition in force and deter wets from gaining allies in Congress.

Washington, D. C INS Anti-Saloon League ‘of America Today Congress F. Scott McBride Anti-Saloon League

Two Held in Hoover Train Plot Probe

Beloit Wisconsin November 5 Henry Vanee and Hayes White ne ver es are held by Beloit police for investigation after arrest on suspicion of plotting to tamper with railway tracks used by President Hoover's train. Detectives found them loitering near the tracks with a wracking bat in their possession.

Beloit Wis Henry Vanee Hayes White Neveres Beloit Po Vics Hoover Vanee Hava Salorsy

Money la Joan referenced in foray of local reception

An odd fragment mentions a phrase Money la Joan and a foray involving a man and a woman with unclear meaning. The readable text hints at a local matter or event but lacks concrete names, places, or dates to confirm full details.

Hoover Poll Hailed To Boost Hoover Victory Hopes

Washington reports chairman Sanders claims a Hearst poll analysis supports Hoover's re election. He cites October 15 19 tabulations showing a bedrock 281 electoral votes with women voters at 42 percent, projecting Hoover carries many states including New York Ohio Illinois and California.

Washington, D. C Sanders Republican National Hoover Hearst Bheen White House Tariff Commission Anders Randers Republican National Committee Khallansi Colorado Connecticut Illinois Indiana Iowa Kangag Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Montana New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Vermont Wyoming Maryland New Mexico Provident Heaver Delaware California Él Clanteras Roosevelt Ibert

Bomb Shakes Chicago Campaign as Bombings Hit Home

Chicago reports its first bombing of the current political campaign. Bernard A. Weaver, Republican chair and Twenty-first ward captain, was thrown from bed. his wife and five children were unharmed. Several windows shattered. Weaver blamed intraparty strife. Real estate leader in the ward noted the tension and urged vigilance.

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Thomas predicts record Socialist vote in November

Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate for president, said November 8 will bring the party’s biggest vote. He declined to predict exact totals, but polls place the Socialist vote between 2,000,000 and 3,000,000 or more, exceeding past records. He noted ballot access issues in some states and cited past results including 919,799 in 1920.

New York Lins Norman Thomas Bachollet Bachalets Eugene V. Dens Thomas Hoover Smith New

Coercion of Employes to Be Investigated by Senate Panel

North Platte Neb. Nov 4 Prominent Republican employers accused of intimidating workers will be probed by a Senate campaign expenditures committee agent. Senator A B Howell of Nebraska announced the inquiry amid charges voiced by George W Norris and other Roosevelt Garner ticket supporters. Howell said investigator Frank Harrison of Alhambra Calif has been pledged to look into the charges.

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Campaign spending totals for Republicans and Democrats

Washington D C Nov 5 The Republican national committee reported 1 900 200 spent in the campaign up to November 1 with a 1 000 290 contributions, while the Democratic national committee showed 1 201 412 in expenditures and 1 427 116 in receipts during the same period. Major donors included R Rockefeller Jr and his wife and others from New York Delaware Maryland Ohio and Illinois. Large sums were routed through state committees via the Republican national committee agent. Missouri received 12 800 in the lead up days.

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Fred A. Mertz Opens Private Detective Office

Fred A. Mertz, a former narcotic officer, has opened a private detective office in the central building. The move marks his shift from public service to private investigations.

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