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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1924

Page

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Hearst Ballot House Forecasts Cavities and Klans in Polls

Hearst ballots project in Indiana and Nebraska show Davis under threat from Coolidge and La Follette amid Klan tension. Northern states tilt toward La Follette or Coolidge. California favors Coolidge, with Davis weak. Kentucky and Tennessee appear pro-Davis. Maryland leans Coolidge with Davis close second.

Hearst Caten Kentucky Tennessee Davis Coolidge Weatollette Maryland LaFollette

Bandit Kidnappers Seize Filipino in West Commerce Street

Bandit trio in a Studebaker abducted Filipino resident Esteal from 1733 Graystone Street at pistol point late Saturday. They drove off with two banjos while three Filipino companions were held at bay. the car fled west of Commerce Street about 10 30 p m. Police were told only that Esteal was seized but could not explain the capture. Suspects gave names Emile G Korres Ignacio Cogedoe and Marciano Trinidad.

Studebaker Esretl Fisreal Emile G. Korres

English Jockey Standings Highlight Skidding Season

The English turf season summary shows veteran jockey Steve Donahue riding in 452 races with 390 wins. Leading jockey Colletti tops with 418 starts, 68 wins and 300 losses, closely following C Swirke who rode 417 times with 63 wins and 364 losses.

Steve Don ‘Mahue Jocke Te CoEiliatt C. Swirke vWwlaning

Newspaper Poll Shows Coolidge Carrying Nation in Electors

Hearst newspaper polls indicate President Coolidge would win nationwide electoral votes led by New York Delaware and Pennsylvania with totals framing 287 necessary to elect. States listed include Connecticut New Jersey Colorado Indiana Iowa Oregon Missouri Michigan and others with varying vote counts.

Hearst Coolidge New Jersey Colorado New York Delaware A Oregon Indiana Pennsylvania Rhode Island Iowa Utah Kansas Vermont Michigan Missouri New Hampshire

Poll map shows states likely carried by Davis and La Follette

The table lists how states are expected to vote for John W. Davis and Robert M. La Follette, with totals by region and a section for doubtful states between Coolidge and La Follette. It also notes doubtful outcomes between Coolidge and Paris and provides a recap of total votes.

Hearst Minnesota South Dakota Montana la Follette Washington Oregon Coolidge Yesteriny Davis LaFollette California San Francisco Los Angeles John W. Davis Alabama South Caroling Arkansas Tennessee Florida Texas Georgia Virginia Kentucky West Virginia Lousiana Mississippi Caroline Robert M. la Follette Arizona Nevada Paris

Big Navy Dirigible Returns to Jersey Landing

The Shenandoah returns to Lakehurst after a 17 day 12 hour flight covering over 11 600 miles at 160 mph. Crowds of more than 1000 cheer the airship as it joins the Los Angeles in the Jersey hangar. German crew from ZR3 greet the American ship and celebrate the record with non stop distance achievement.

Lareburst Shetandosh Lakehurst United States Germany Los Angeles Jersey Flats Parent Allenz

Smoke at Schwabfeld parade sparks crowd anger

Chaos as dense black smoke hung over Schwabfeld during a downtown parade. Police and fire crews searched for a cause but found no rope or device. The event began with a parade led by the high school cadet corps, Brackenridge band, officials, and local children.

High School Cadet Corps Brackenridge Tle Rome Ad Peons

Undertaker Vote Poll Shows No Clear City Favorite

City canvass of undertakers finds no standout favorite among Coolidge La Follette and Davis. Vote tallies show mixed party support with Republicans favoring Davis or Ridge in different totals, and Democrats split among Davis Coolidge and La Follette.

Coolidge la Follette Davis JunFallette Bob Leads EN Matl LaTolette Nomiee Foulette Ridge Acives Progress Party Latal Travia LaFollette laFolette Bookidge Seve

Italians Get Ice On Volcano Slopes

In Sicily tourists are served drinks with floating ice from Mount Etna. An inn keeper explains they collect snow from trenches on the volcano and cover it with cinders to keep it unmelted for summer refreshment.

Sicily Jce Mount Etna

Wallace Dies in Sleep Secretary of Agriculture

The nation mourns Secretary Wallace who died in his sleep. A practical farmer and editor, he led the agriculture department through difficult times, leaving a legacy of reforms and administration. He was born in Rock Island Illinois on May 11 1966 and had deep ties to Des Moines Iowa and national farm publishing.

Wallace Harding Washington Des Moines Iowa Illinois Carrie May Brodhead Muscatine John V. Walllace St. Petersburg Pla James W. Wallace Henry A. Wallace Charles Bruggemann Paris France Angus DD. McLay Birmingham Mich Ruth Wallace Wallace’s Farmer Wallace Publishing Company Capitall City Printing Plate Company Central State Bank Des Acines Aes United Presbyterian Church International Committes, Y. Mi Cy A Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association Cine Hig Roosevelt Memorial Association National Forest Reservation

Community of Opportunity wins San Antonio slogan

Mrs. Clarkson’s entry “Community of Opportunity” crowned the San Antonio slogan contest from 260 submissions. The winning phrase, praised by Mayor Tobin and a citizen committee, will become the official city slogan after review by the Chamber of Commerce.

Community of Opportunity San Antonio Clarkson Conopay R.B. McGimsey Sterling D. Freeborn Walter G. Lehr Citizens For John W. Tobig Albert Steves Sr Nat Washer GC. C. Leel J. K. Beretta McGimsay Tobin Chambler of Commerce Gindsome

Flush kidneys with water and salts says authority

Fluid and salt regimens are advised to flush and cleanse sluggish kidneys. Four ounces of special salts taken in water before breakfast may help neutralize acids, improve kidney action, and ease bladder discomfort. A grapefruit lemon salt drink is also suggested. see doctor twice yearly.

Dice game raid nets seven arrested at Austin Street

Ranger Gillon led a raid on a dice game at 609 Austin Street Saturday night at 8 45. Trielva negroés and two Mexicans were among seven booked on charges of 2 Ming and jailed.

Trielva

Scottish chemists extract dyes from onion skins

Glasgow report states Scottish chemists have perfected a method to obtain dyes from onion skins potato stalks and dock leaves. The advance promises cheaper pigment production using common waste botanical materials.

Glasgow

Hudspeth Predicts Miriam Victory in District Sixteen

Clauds B Hudspeth of El Pavo, seeking reelection to Congress from the Sixteenth district, predicted Miriam would win and Dr George Butte would lose the governor race. He claimed a 150000 statewide majority for Miriam, dismissed Republican talk, and favored Ferguson for national office while anticipating a straightforward ballot.

Clauds B. ‘Hudspeth el Pavo Congress George Butte Gunter Hotel Ferguson Davis LaFollette Hudspeth

Initiation Allegedly Involved Break-In at Laundry and Store

James Arddie and Joseph Kardick, both Chicago residents, were arrested on burglary charges as part of a college fraternity initiation. Police say the two men admitted the initiation included breaking into a laundry and a nearby store but refused to name the fraternity or chapter.

Chicago Ost Jamés Arddie Joseph Kardick Burklas Arddie Kardick

Family Reunites After Father Freed From Jail

Oscar Key returns home to a relieved wife and six children after Judge West overturns a 60 day jail term and $60 fine for Prohibition violations. Mrs Key and kids had visited the U S marshal and county jail daily awaiting his release.

Oscar Key Key Unite States Marshal’ Office Jay Fudge DuVal West Judge West

Sugar smugglers rival rum runners in Ulster crossborder trade

Belfast reports say sugar smugglers operate near the Ulster border into the Free State with shopkeepers taking contraband worth 14 pounds. Many youths and women join the enterprise as large quantities of other goods are moved across the border using stores and motor vehicles.

Belfast Ulster Monsghen Louth Free State

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