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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1928

Page

2

Open War Seen Between Two Factioned Leaders

Mayor Chambers clashed with Wurzbach in a national politics flare up. He accused Wurzbach of leveraging machine politics and claimed Wurzbach carried many controversial boxes in San Antonio. The mayor questioned credit for Corpus Christi deep water gains and demanded proof of sincerity before election fallout.

Wurzbsch Alhough al Sali Smith Wurzbach Bou Antonio Buri Worsbach Wurebich San Antonio Chambers Worzbach Corpus Christi

Smith Tired but Unbroken Continued From Page 11

Governor, a defeated candidate, thanks Albany neighbors after a hard campaign. He hails warm reception, gratitude, and plans to return to the state capital with appreciation as the band plays the national anthem and he departs the mansion.

Almy Crandidate Albany New York

Deputies Probe Station Robbery at Frio City Station

Deputies investigated a burglary at the Hruca and Meyer filling station on the Frio City road on Friday. The thief escaped with cigars cigarettes and a few smoking accessories valued at an undetermined amount.

Aheriffs Hruca Meyer Frio City Road

Questionable wager sparks confusion in Medford area

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a risky bet involving Roy Bunch and Bully in Medford with a toll offer and a crowbar incident. The text mentions a poll, a man walking safely, and plans to start rolling tomorrow evening, with references to Texas and a possible ante in Melford if a loss occurred.

Medfoid Okla Medford Hoover Texas Roy Bunch Bully Melford

Hoover Sees Republican Rise Amid Southern Shifts

President hopeful Herbert Hoover argues that the South’s political shift stems from genuine economic interests and a growing Republican organization. He points to Virginia, North Carolina, Florida and Texas as evidence of new industry protection influencing party allegiance, while delaying detailed plans for rebuilding the party in the region.

Ing Hoover Hoover Otter South Virginia North Carolina Florida Texas North Caroline New England Booth Tooter Bis

Donkey Derby Owtown Film Showings Announced

Paramount newsreels of the Donkey Derby bar will be shown at Cepcio Park this year under the City Recreation department auspices at Woodlake Lake pavilion from Friday to Wednesday and at Brackenridge park from Wednesday to Saturday next week. Admission is free and all are invited.

Paramount Concepcio Park City Mecreational Department Woodlare Lake Pavilion Brackenridge Park

CityExamines Telephone Engineer in Southwestern Bell Case

Cross examination of Wo 7 Mane fone demeciation enginere from New York covered value of the San Antonio plant and refunds. Witness said rebuilding under game conditions cost more than a new plant due to speed as the main factor. He estimated composite life about sixteen years and said a good local plant is worth the same as new. Additional witness I J Caughey remains to be cross examined with sessions planned through Saturday if needed.

Mane Fone New York Tlis Tate Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Wright Jobugou San Antonio Oem Pladt Gecet Mt. Manion Telephone Company I. J. Caughey St. Louis

McCloskey 128 Votes Remain After District Recount

The Light notes ongoing vote tabulations across the district as county clerks complete rechecks. Changes in Swansas Bexar Blanco Comal Kendal San Patricio Harned adjust McCloskey and Wurzbach totals, with eight counties now included in the final tally showing McCloskey ahead by small margins.

Swansas County McCloskey Wurebach Wurzbach Bexar County Meloskey Wursbach Blanco County

Officers Respond After Shot Fired At Residence

Detectives W. H. Shinn and A. F. Orseach were called to the scene at 1615 Floergen Avenue to investigate a morning shooting incident as a shot passed through a window and lodged in the wall of Mrs. Murry Balmos’s home.

W. H. Shinn A. F. Orseach Murry Balmos Floergen Avenue

Prohibition Campaigns Stir talks on Volstead Act and Roosevelt

The piece covers prohibition leaders denouncing any change to the Volstead act while noting Governor Sweilt’s large Democratic vote. It discusses figures like Ruth McCormick and Ruth Orson, plus speculation on Roosevelt’s 1932 prospects, amid debate over persistent prohibition and the 18th amendment.

Sweilt Ubera

Hidalgo Vote Probe Sparks Political Tumult

A report discusses reactions to Hidalgo County voting issues with claims of a revolt against the political situation rather than intra party disputes. Griffin calls the Hidalgo difficulty a revolt of people regardless of affiliations as he travels to Tune ion and plans to return early next week to continue the legal fight.

Mercedes Griffin Hidalgo Tuneion Hidalgo County

Montana Plans to Enact Dry Laws For State

Helens Mont Nov 9 A proposal to enact the federal liquor prohibition law and amend statute to supplant state enforcement acts repealed two years ago was defeated Tuesday by a majority of 2 135 votes though it carried in twenty five counties Eleven counties unreported The vote stood to say For 53700 against 64835

Helens Mont

Mexican Flier to Meet Lindbergh in Mexico City

Major Roberto Fierro, a Mexican flier who recently completed goodwill flights across Cube and Central America, is ordered to fly to San Luis Potosi to meet Charles A. Lindbergh, who is in Mexico City for a visit to Ambassador Morrow, around today or tomorrow.

Lindbergh Mbexnico City Roberto Fierro Moxican Cube Central Amerids San Luis Totosi Charles A. Lindbergh Mexico City Ambassador Morrow

Safe blowers steal 3400 at Chicago bar

Five armed robbers overpowered a watchman at a Chicago drink parlor. They bound the keeper and spent two hours attempting to crack a safe, avoiding capture after stealing about 3400 dollars. The event, reported by Barron of International News, cites the watchman Luke O'Toole as restrained in the rear while the men worked on the combination.

International News Barron Chicago Luke O'Toole

Democratic Bolter Would Heal Party in McLennie County

Ai De Torrington, leader of Weaver Democratic forces in McLennie county, issued a statement urging the bolters to seek healing for the party. He called for a united effort without malice or arrogance to mend its wounds and strengthen democracy in the revival effort.

Waco Ty Torrington Weaver Democratic McLennie County

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