Maine results temper Democratic hopes for November
Washington dispatch notes cautious view on Maine as a predictor, with Hoover leading Roosevelt in new ballots and a growing Republican effort to reclaim the state. It explains that presidential votes typically exceed gubernatorial ones and that Maine’s September margin was slim, suggesting uncertainty for November.
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San Antonio Light
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Wales Again Trade Envoy for British
The Prince of Wales, acting as Britain’s trade envoy, departed by air for Denmark to open the British trade exposition in Copenhagen and to visit Sweden thereafter.
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Straw Ballot Universe Reveals Hoover and Roosevelt Split
Revised tabulations from The San Antonio Light and cooperating papers show state by state Hoover Roosevelt results and gender splits. The data includes potential electoral votes for each candidate, highlighting nationwide sentiment to date.
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Woman Caught by Chinese Bandits Appeals for Aid
Newchang Manchuria December 22 A second plea for the rescue of British subjects Mrs Pawley and Charles Corkran captured by Chinese bandits over a week ago was received. The note warns of execution within a week after ears are cut and demands ransom. The message was delivered by a servant to the father and then to the bandits’ camp.
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Manchuria
Charles Corkran
Roosevelt receives bronze medallion in support drive
Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt today received the first of several million bronze medallions. Roosevelt Garner supporters will be asked to purchase these medals for display on automobile radiators caps or license plates. The notice appears in the Special Notice column of Light Classified ads.
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New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Return of vaudeville payroll boost at Ma jestic theater
The Majestic theater hosts vaudeville this week boosting San Antonio payroll to about 33000 monthly, the largest in months. The house payroll covers 63 employees including stage artists, stage hands, projectionists, musicians, engineers, backstage staff, nurses, ushers, cashiers, and press staff. Weekly artist count averages 86, about 144 monthly, with stage artists noted as good spencers.
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Youth 12 Flashes Large Bills on Astonished Pals
Chicago story of James Noble Jr aged 12 who produces coins and increasingly large bills including a $1000 note and $1600 in total. Police investigate after neighbors hear of his supposed wealth. Father missing, mother away, boy left to fend alone in the home.
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Chicago
James Noble Jr
Jimmy
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Veteran opposes gray blue review in Memphis encampment
Charles A. Desaussure, veteran and former Confederate commander, rejects a proposed joint review by Confederate and United Union veterans for the sixty sixth annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. He says he cannot imagine veterans of the two sides marching arm in arm.
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UFI
Charles A. Desaussure
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Grand Army of the Republic
Chamber Opposes Tax on Peddlers in Texas Trade Row
Nacogdoches Texas September 22. The East Texas chamber of commerce formed a committee to settle differences arising from Louisiana's new law taxing out-of-state peddlers of vegetables and produce. The group will seek an amicable settlement with Louisiana cities and truck farmers.
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Louisiana
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Allied Forces Back Hoover in 0.4 Day endorsement
The San Antonio Allied Forces for Prohibition announced its endorsement of President Hoover for re election at a Wednesday meeting. The group adopted the national executive committee’s avows and said Hoover’s election would safeguard prohibition gains and prevent naked repeal. It also supports senate and house candidates who oppose repeal, regardless of party.
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San Antonio
Senate
House of Representatives
Tepeal
Penetro salve advertised for quick chest cold relief
An ad touts Penetro a mutton suet salve with menthol thymol camphor for rapid penetration to ease bronchial stuffiness and chest cold pains. Says it relaxes airways and helps breathing, promoted as Grandma’s remedy now 25 cents a jar.
Caedus Promises Relief for Weak Women Ailments
An advertisement claims Caedus, a vegetable product used for over 60 years, improves overall health and eases pains tied to weak conditions in women. It asserts Cardus strengthens the system, steadies nerves, and can ease monthly periods, promoting safe use for all ages.
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