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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1928

Page

2

Southern Tour Problems Plaguing Gov Smith in Southern States

Governor Al Fred B Smith plans a southern tour including Tupelo, Chattanooga, Louisville, Sedalia, and Chicago as Democratic strategists keep itinerary details secret to avoid publicizing campaign events. He has yet to announce subjects for speeches while facing whispers campaigns and golf-free days since returning from the West.

George R. Holmes International News Service Alhany Oct Alfred B. Smith Hich Kate Albany Tipleigh Chattanooga Louisville Sedalis Chicago Indiape Ohio Pas Smith Weither West Willem Berk Apo Hie Etcond New York State Franklin D. Roosevelt Hlee

Hoover Ready to Invade the South in 1932 Campaign

Albert Hoover sails toward Tennessee for a decisive Southern tour aiming to win over Solid South voters. He will speak in Elizabethton and Johnson City after stops in Bristol and Chilhowie, promising to lay aside prejudices and rally Florida to Texas leaders for a historic Republican breakthrough in the old Confederacy. The trip follows a Tennessee route linked to Boone and early American frontier history.

W. K. Hutchinson International News Serviee Washington Bates Mason-Dixie Alerbert Moorer Happy Valley Tennessee Solid South Elizabethton Tenn Bristol Chillers Johnson Wits Hoover Florida Texas Zahethion Ad Ton Lomeck Johnson Hapny Gomé Deter Spain la Salle France Boone

Rotary hears Majestic Star at luncheon

William Tomer presided at the Rotary club luncheon in the St Anthony hotel ballroom. Entertainment featured Francis X. Bushman Jr. and his sister Lenore from the Majestic theater cast, with James Laud providing songs.

Wiliam Tomer Rottery Francis X. Bushman Jr Siste Lenore Majestic Theater James Laudwriidla

Puritan Dirigible Lands on Washington Roof

The Geo rest dirigible Puritan made a controlled landing today on a downtown Washington building after three attempts. Hundreds watched as the craft paused on its elevated berth for a brief five minutes before lifting off toward Bolling Field.

Washington Bolling

Soviet Dine Will Be Held By Legion Officials

A Soviet dinner organized by the fifty-eighth department adjutant of the American Legion will be held Sunday night at 7:30 at the Gunter house. E. L. White of the Connecticut department will officiate as grand commissar. Ross H. Cale of the Texas department leads arrangements, assisted by White, James K. Fisk of California, and Edwin L. Lindell of Minnesota.

Fifty-Eighth Department American Legion Gunter E. L. White Connecticut Ross H. Cale Cherze Me. White James K. Fisk California Edwin L. Lindell Minnesota

Body of Man Found in Rio Grande Near Eagle Pass

Unidentified man’s body was recovered from the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass. Police believe he belonged to a trio of German aliens. two members were captured forty miles away Tuesday, with the others found downstream.

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Eagle An

Colonel Hamilton to Retire After San Diego Move

Lieutenant Colonel Wesley T. K. Hamilton, adjutant general of the Record Division, is ordered home to await retirement in January and plans to leave San Antonio this Saturday for San Diego to establish his future home.

Hamilton Adjutant General The Record Dision San Antonio San Diego

Teen Robs Mother of Two Watches and Ring in Chicago

Theodore Zaremba, 16, held up his mother at gunpoint in Chicago and stole two watches and a ring. His father had him arrested.

Chicago Theodore Zaremba

Two men arrested after blast at Kansas City apartment

James Martin aged 49 and Robert Jackson, 41, were arrested early today after a reported explosion damaged part of a building at Tenth Street and Brooklyn Avenue. They denied involvement as police questioned them while they attempted to drive away. Jackson had moved to city three years ago to organize a cleaners and dyers association.

Kansas City James Martin Robert Jackson Tenth Street Brooklyn Avenue Martin Kannan City Johnson Toth

City Advances Flin Street Widening Project

City plans widening of Flin street from Nolan to East Houston within two weeks. Most properties have been donated. one case requires condemnation proceedings against G A Kilker for a land strip needed for the street expansion.

Flin Street Nolan Houston Street Frider City Commission G. A. Kilker

Hospital Posts to Review Work at Legion Meet

A roundtable gathering of all hospital posts of the American Legion will be held Monday morning in the basement of the municipal auditorium. Conditions in veteran bureau hospitals will be discussed with the aim of making service more uniform.

Legion Meet S Pging Municipal Auditorrum Veteran Bureau Hospitale

Insurgents Seize Mexican Town in Overnight Raid

Rebels held Carereyia in Quereta for eight hours as they freed prisoners and burned court and municipal records. Federal cavalry arrived to end the raid after insurgents attacked with two ball shots yesterday.

Mexico City Carereyia Quereta Thand Necapageral Lniversal Attemat

Gil Plans to Free Many Prisoners in Mexico

Portes Gil, the provisional president elect, plans on November 30 to grant freedom to numerous military and civil prisoners. The measure will be sent to the chamber of deputies for an approval.

Gil Mexico Ele Han Dram Fredom Calles Teem Keane Gil

Government files suit over 531514 tax claim

New York report states the federal government filed a suit to recover 531,514 dollars plus interest from the Higginheim estate, alleging the sum was due as inheritance tax. The action seeks payment from the magnate’s heirs with the government asserting tax liability.

U.8 New York Man Higgenheim

Curtis Busy in Indiana on Campaign Auto Tour

Senator Curtis the Republican vice presidential nominee toured Northern Indiana by auto to rally Hoosier supporters. He visited Gary and other communities after a race track stop at Lincoln Fields, aiming to meet state leaders at the Chicago border and continue through Whiting East Chicago Hammond Lowell Crown Point and Gary.

Curtis Indiana Nemublican Empany Lincoln Fields Merves Gary Ind

Y Members Plan Fall Chess Season Opening

Members of the Y M C A chess department begin their fall season with a 6 30 meeting led by FB P director. Junior Prep class starts gymnasium work and will hike to Dexars Military Institute visiting nearby landmarks.

FB P Turday Tunior Prep Wim Clase Dexar Military Institute

Roosevelt Seeks Farm Relief If Hoover Wins

SOMERKET Ky Vol Whendore Roosevelt arrived to remap his campaign against Hoover. He argued Hoover’s election would bring relief to farmers and accused both major parties of stalling on the farm problem. He also noted that early in the campaign he would travel to address farm concerns amid the election contest.

Somerket Whendore Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Varrinna Tran

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