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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1924

Page

2

Coolidge Leads Early Presidential Poll in Nationwide Totals

Reading from Hearst newspapers the first nationwide returns show Calvin Coolidge with 10 880 votes, La Follette 9 315, and Davis 3 276 from twelve cities. In cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles La Follette draws more Republicans, while Baltimore and Washington split similarly among parties. The poll continues with the Light planning to publish daily ballots to gauge public preference.

Calvin Coolidge Hearst Robert LaVollette Progressives John W. Davis Cooliése LaFollette Davis Chicago Rochester Milwaukee - Seattle Boston Washington Los Angeles Deere Francisco Forth Worth San Antonio San’ Antonio San Francisco LaTollette Los Angeles Baltimore LaFolette Republic LaFolletta Coolidge la Follette Taree

Klansmen pledge aid to nominee at party convention

Klan leaders say they will back the party nominee once the state executive committee is named at the convention. They acknowledge Ferguson’s probation and foresee protest over Mrs. Ferguson’s eligibility, with Antonia attorney Charles M. Dicken filing the protest for consideration. The temporary organization for the convention will be addressed last by the executive committee.

Alva Bryan Vignco Tarmer Jim Ferguson

Coolidge Receives Labor Delegation at White House

President Coolidge met with organized labor representatives at the White House on Labor Day. He planned to deliver a brief address outlining the administration’s stance on labor policies after a dawn reception for trade and industry spokesmen.

Washington, D. C Coolidge Organized Labor White House Executive Committee Tabor

Jefferson Gaines On Christilles Amid Dark River Run

The Jefferson crew led by McFadden battles driftwood and rapids on a perilous Sunday voyage toward Wagan's Crossing. Reporters describe near drownings, a knocked out engineer, two improvised paddles, and motor damage with parts sent to Rockport awaiting repairs. Weather turns slick as mosquitoes surge over the gulf route from San Antonio to the open bay.

McFadden Marianna Harry Foshner Light Jefferson Jeff Foshner Granieri Wagan A . Fe Christilles Rockport Fred Christilles Fagan San Antonio Guadalupe Hines Bay San Antonio Bay

Night Flyer Seen as Alien Smuggler

Report describes night flight used by aliens smuggling into the United States along the border. Federal officers note most landings occur north of San Antonio, beyond the cordon. Roy Campbell seeks two planes for customs patrol to disrupt smugglers and enforcement of immigration laws.

San Antonio Roy Campbell Customs Service Uncle Sam

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