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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1928

Page

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San Antonio Mayor Extends Hoover Visit Invite

San Antonio Mayor C M Ghombory invites Hoover to visit the historic city on his path through Texas. National committeeman Rob Gresser says a Texas tour is planned, and telegrams from the mayor tout Hoover as the next president. The city notes San Antonio’s hospitality and its pride in hosting the first presidential nominee from the party to win in Texas.

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Hoover and the 1932 Prohibition and Cotton Debate

A fragmentary 1932 column discusses Hoover's stance on prohibition, economy, and cotton. It references Wall Street fireworks, the Weaver market, and consumer cautions about oil stocks while weighing Hoover’s potential political impact and public support. The text mentions resources, conservation ideas, and the mood of the nation after the election.

Records TX Value Increase Amid Downtown Property Reassessments

Commissioner Dushick announced a sharp rise in taxable valuations, noting downtown properties and utilities pushing assessments higher. He cited a $280,080,000 valuation with an $18,114,980 year over year increase, while urban growth and new buildings will add to the tax roll once completed, amid protests and planned board sessions starting May 13.

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Special Session Vitali in Farm Aid

Washington D C reports a special session to address farm relief as the Republican pledge weighs in. Senator Horace Libato of Idaho supports extra steps while Hoover campaigns seek cost controls amid looming December cuts.

Vitali

Cotton Bale Figures Reported for 1926 Texas Output

Data shows bales of cotton ginned to November 1 across Texas in 1926. Figures include 160,997 bales and 5,180,000 estimated total output. Comparisons note prior year totals and rising production amid large harvest activity.

Dniz Texas

Graf's Stowaway Sailing for U. S.

Graf's stowaway tale involves a flight to the United States and a political or maritime chase. Names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR. The fragment hints at an international incident or immigration issue with a focus on Graf and possible maritime authorities.

Roberts Resigns as Oil Prosecutor in Owen Mob Case

An oil sector prosecutor named Roberts resigns from the Owen case amid mob influence concerns. The apedal counsel for the United States submits the resignation effective immediately.

Roberts Owen 7 Mob Works

Weather forecast fragment with garbled dates and places

Fragmentary OCR of a weather notice mentioning San Antonio and temperate conditions. Appears to reference Thursday and Friday with notes of warmer and cooler periods and travel or tourist implications. Details are unclear due to corruption.

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Senator Curtis Returns to Washington Amid Greeting

Vice President elect Charles Curtis arrives in Washington at 6:15 a.m. greeted by his sister Mrs Edward D Gann and a small White House staff party. He rides with Mrs Gann to her Chevy Chase home in the capital.

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Courts to Close Armistice Day Observed Holiday

Five district courts the county court and two county courts will not hold sessions next Monday Armistice Day. Judges met in the courthouse to decide and inform jurors and special veniremen to report Tuesday morning for service.

Serlona Monay

Hoover Has Texas by 16 398 in Senate Return

The Texas election bureau reported early results showing Hoover leading in Texas with 929 201 votes and Smith at 312 883 as 200 of 253 counties completed returns. Final totals were not yet official, but the margin stood at about 16 398 in favor of Hoover. Awaiting full county tallies, officials cautioned results could shift.

Dallas Retliens Texas Soa. Am Smith Hoover

Hearst Poll Warned of Big Victory for Hoover

Chicago dated piece notes Hearst national poll predicted Hoover sweeping the South and several states, with a landslide in the offing. It cites figures claiming Hoover would win Georgia Florida Tennessee North Carolina and possibly others, while Smith would carry Arkansas Louisiana Colorado only. The final official tallies were expected to differ slightly.

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Four Children Die In Blast At Factory

A catastrophic explosion and fire at a cement construction factory killed six workers and injured two others. Five nearby dwellings burned, and the bodies of six men were found in the ruins. A match or sighted match dropped is suspected. Police chief E Chase leads the probe as officials consider revoking the factory permit.

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Conservatory to establish jazz choir amid cultural shifts

The state conservatory of music announced plans to form a jazz choir as part of responding to an influx of American influence through folk music splicing. It is likely an American expert will be hired to train the students.

Tudatest State Conservatory of Music

Heflin Hurls Alabama Fraud Charge

International dispatch from TIEMINGIAM Als reports Senator Entlja of Alabama alleging irregular voting practices in the state. The article cites claims of 800 fraudulent votes supposedly cast in Montgomery County and accuses officials of attempting to influence results.

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BEXAR NEARLY CAPTURED AYO IN POLL VOTING

In Bexar county the staggered tally shows Smith with 16 715 and Hoover 47 000, a 1 640 margin for Smith. Newton receives the county’s largest vote at 23 636 for sheriff, while W. A. Williamson leads the state Senate race with a 7 030 majority. Lurking shifts include McCloskey losing to Wurzbach by 2 570 votes and Governor Smith narrowly missing a landslide against Lav Monwén and Newton.

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Lead of 280 in final check for congressional race

In the thirteenth congressional district race, incumbent Wurzbach led McCloskey by about 280 votes as early unofficial tabulations placed Wurzbach ahead in Bexar and surrounding counties. Final results remained unofficial with uncounted boxes in several counties potentially narrowing the gap before official counts.

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