Democrats Sweep Light Bexar County Vote In 1926
In Bexar County, Democratic nominees swept key races amid a low turnout of about 18,600 ballots from 159 of 163 precincts. Judge Charles J. Matthews led with 18,603 votes for County Court at Law No. 2, while Republican George T. Hotsford trailed sheriff candidate Albert W. West Jr. The eight amendments narrowly passed or failed as tabulated returns showed a broad Democratic edge across county and state races.
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Bexar
Charles J. Matthews
County Court- at-Law
Jersici
P Inty
W. B
L. Ch Keel
Maury Maverick
ML. Shelton
Rez Fallican
Berth
Blatt
P. Bmgrs
Pat Dwyer
FE. Taylor
Yous
Bruce Wenyse
Far Price
Thomas E. Lyon
Flore Ms
R. L. Reeder
Harry Adams
Piece
Tae Ee
A. By “Ae Ta
Pat Jeiepeon
Flack
Cominal District Court
Ayige WW
McCrury
Freak Vaughan
Agriculture
WR McDowalt
ASW
Orr
Oliver Williams
Paul VobRsan
H. Welker
Denhertt
S. Prads
Joann. Kikcuzh
Socuelis
Bexar County Election Night Report Highlights
Voters in Bexar County faced law limits on selling certain drinks on election day. George T. F. Batsford, Republican sheriff candidate, carried precinct results at Macedon School with 82 to 47 for Albert W. West Jr. DA elect Shotk announced appointees for November, while job seekers flooded his backroom. West may appoint Walter Naylor as court house custodian. Citizens wrote in various names for offices, including Capone for tax assessor, and write-ins affected several races. Precinct 116 delivered first, with nine votes cast.
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George TF. Batsford
Bexar County
Macedon School
Albert W. West Jr
Baitego School
Ead
V. Maseh
Crooner Faces 25 Year Term In Slaying Verdict
C J McNally a 27 year old radio crooner was sentenced to 25 years in the penitentiary after a jury found him guilty of killing M A De Loach a 63 year old refrigeration engineer. De Loach was shot to death on May 6 at a case. The report also lists election results for various judicial posts with multiple candidates and unopposed officials.
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Dallas
CNS
C. J. McNally
M. A. de Loach
de Loach
Questions Unanswered After Election Returns Loom Large
The piece analyzes the 1932 election results showing a sweeping Democratic win and asks whether the party will remain unified or realign. It discusses potential future shifts, the roles of Roosevelt, and looming policy debates on the budget agriculture industry and currency as Congress nears session.
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Shington
D. C
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
America
Democratic ‘Central
National Destiny Steelf
Jefu
Mir
Ransevelii
Congress
City Court Docket Cleared of Cases
City Court docket cleared through dismissals by Commissioner Gleffier. Unsigned cases and those with officers absent or unable to serve warrants were dropped from the docket. 13 cases Monday and 28 Wednesday disposed. Rental ad appears in classifi cations.
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Dnvaded Corporation Court
Pauh Steffler
Wdge
PA Bhook Jr
Booker Chambers
Srrestang
Chambers
Gleffier Dismissser
Assault Charge In Pistol Fight With Police
Victor Astor aged 26 faces assault with a prohibited weapon charges after a pistol exchange with city officers on Elin Street Tuesday morning. Astor, wounded twice, was treated at Robert B Green Hospital while Butler, a city policeman, was challenged when ordered to halt and fired.
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Victor Astor
Justice of the Peace
John R. Shook
Elin Street
Astor
N. H. Butler
Robert B. Green Hospital
Foot Hall Bill Dies in Senate and House
In Austin on November 7 the Senate state affairs committee killed a bill proposed by Governor Miyram A. Ferguson to legalize and license pool halls and authorize billiard halls. Introduced by Senator Roy Sanderford of Bellon, the bill was tabled indefinitely. The House also gave adverse action by refusing consideration out of regular order.
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Foot Hall
Senate
House Austin
Senate State Affairs ‘Committee
Miyram A. Ferguson
Billard
Roy Sanderford
Bellon
House
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Colainnal
Joh R. Shotk
Animanice
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Jnto
Albert W. West Dt
Walter Naylor
Bevat County
Charles Bellinger
Capone
D. FL
Walter Tynén
Temple Calhoun
W. Anderson
Herman H. Ochs
Hye
George W. Johnson
Edward W. Smith
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Harry B. Berry
John H. Sharp
State Supreme Court
Fish
Thomas
Duris
Dudes Ss. Taylor
Forty- Tifth Court
George W. Huntress
Thomas G. Leighton
Albert W. Huth
Frost, Woodhull
John FA. Mickett Jr
Fourth Court of Criminal Appeals
Benard
Richmond
Broadway
Fifth Street
Be. Blak Ser‘ Medical Cigarellen Inbarco
Puta
Wrimier
Joske
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Joske's
Jacke
Barzain
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Doske
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Hoshe
Garkala
Seacen
Sovke Banement
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Pakex
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Slytes
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Frites
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Willy Hale Steen
Manuel
Welva Geen
Slacks
Ream
Ant Cotian
Emetet Pines
Black Plattis
Bart
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