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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1928

Page

2

Hoover Gains On Smith In National Straw Poll

Early national straw poll totals show Herbert Hoover gaining ground on Al Smith across several states. In eight days Hoover up 4 percent in Massachusetts 7 percent in Rhode Island and 5.7 percent in New Jersey while slipping 3 percent in Delaware. New York results suggest a tight race with Hoovers lead shrinking as urban areas trend toward Smith.

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Political War Ramps Up as Massachusetts Race Heats Up

Reporters note rising tensions in national campaigns with Maine and New York swings shaping the fight. Rumors say Smith loyalties shift daily, while Mrs. Curt Guild may join the Democratic ticket in Massachusetts as parties prepare for intensified exchanges and strategic moves.

Political strategists mark New Jersey and New York as contest focus

Journalists traveling from Chicago toward the wheat belt insurrection view Alt Hoover as a minor factor while predicting the main clash will occur in southern New England, New Jersey, and New York. The GOP remains uncertain about its path to the payoff, hinting at a Tammany-linked bid and tension within campaign counsels.

Alt Hoover New Jersey New York

Man Fined for Tire Theft Ines Charged in Case

Henry Ines was fined $100 and costs after being charged with theft in a case involving the tire theft from Mrs. J Driver of 3402 Monterey Street. An officer said Ines was arrested and the matter was investigated by Detective Laure.

Thenry Ines Louise Rogers Duval West

Tools and Hose Stolen from South San Antonio Address

EF Hoffman of 215 Mantonatreet South San Antonio reported to the sheriff that his carpenter tools were robbed and seventy five feet of garden hose disappeared.

EF. Hoffman Mantonatreet South San Antonio

Straw poll electoral votes added in presidential race

The article explains adding an electoral vote tally to the daily straw poll. It notes electors assigned by state results, with the candidate winning in a state receiving that state's electoral vote. It highlights a potential tie and shifts in the overall total as votes change.

Bey and Winder

Out on Bond in Liquor Cases Amid Local Hearings

Morales bond set at 500 dollars on liquor possession charges. Several others appeared for hearing before United States Commissioner B. Siddall. Joe W and Elen Paedew cited under 3500 bank. Fannie Verrelli and Traveek released on bonds of 750 and 500 respectively. Lillie Panton charged with possession and sale of intoxicating liquor. Sonis Morales charged with felonies involving possession and manufacture with bond set.

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Corner Cutting Gase Dismissed

In a fragmentary report, W. Sid cutting a crooked 4 Fas station is described with confusing names and garbled phrases. The text hints at a traffic incident and a legal or disciplinary outcome, noting that cars must stop at Unreagh stations and mentioning a dismissal.

W. Sid John F. Onion Adder

Air Mail Flight Casualties and Detentions Listed

Air travelers and crew from various air mail flights were reported in a sequence of partial names and locations. The pilots Ogden and Wintuen field figures appear with several passengers including Carleen and Private Carrol as they route from Kelly field toward Dallas and Oklahoma, with multiple crews detained or held near Sabine and Fort Worth region fields.

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Smith Issues Allegations in Governor Race

Albany reports Governor Alfred Smith faces under cover attacks during his presidential campaign. Public letters written to Smith’s Syracuse visit claim Florence Sanford of Florence and a box seat near the governor contained details about his sobriety. The letters were intended to influence Democratic headquarters and leaders.

Albany Alfred Smith Smith Nimel Syracuse Sanford

Railroad Spur Track Permit Sought Across Dawson Street

The city on Thursday received a petition requesting a permit for the G. JT. and S. A. railway to lay a spur track across Dawson Street to the Federal Supply company.

G. JT. and S. A. Railway Dawson Street Federal Supply Company

Robiola Visits Austin for Moody Appointment

Robiola went to Austin on a business trip Thursday to meet Moody. He planned to pay no per cent call on Clovernor Dan Moody. The note mentions eye care and glasses, urging readers to protect their eyes for long sight. Hertzberg Optometrists-Onlieians.

Rubiola Austin Moody Fark Twen Robiola Clovernor Dan Moody Hertzberg Optometrists

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