Sinclair Men Claim Farley Backing Him
In San Francisco on October 26 rumors swirled over a purported endorsement of Upton Sinclair by James A. Farley. The photostatic letter, bearing Democratic National Committee headed stationery, claimed Farley backed Sinclair to advance a coalition of California leaders in Washington and Sacramento. The authenticity was disputed by Sinclair aides, with some saying the addressee’s name was erased to protect him, while others insisted the letter was genuine.
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San Francisco
Upton Sinclair
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
California
Farley
Sinclair
Frank F. Merriam
Washington
Los Angeles
Associated Democratic Club
Whittier
Calif
Eugene Troskey
Auto Club of
Southern California
Auto Club
Troskey
Rube Borough
Epic News
Hiram Johnson
United States
Sacramento
Merriam
Raymond Haight
Commonwealth
Merrian
Republican
Haight
Courthouse Records Real Estate Transfers and Registrations
A compact record of court filings showing property transfers including Carrie L. Stinson to C Gray and Pp R Underwood to C Gray with various lots in Holland and Summers additions, values from 1 to 1350 dollars, plus numerous vehicle registrations for 1934 with makes and owners listed. The fragment notes multiple deeds, trustees, and instrument references with dates in 1933 and 1934.
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Alg
Eisé Fisenberg
Country Club Management Co
Co. Snyder
Ntc. Heights
San
Southside
G. W. Well Investment Co
San Jacinto Heights
Carrie L. Stinson
C. ©. Gray
Holland Addition
R. Underwood
C. Cc. Gray
O. T
E.L. Smith
R. Undewood
O. Shultz
Nettle Shultz
J. H. Brisendine
N. Proffer
Summers
Esther T. Isaacs
W. Isaacs
FY. L. Broaddus
Plymouth
F. L. Broaddus
B. Grisham
Chevrolet
Baldridge Oil Co
W. L. Murphy
John Ann Jones
Ford
Townsend Plan Aims To Get $200 Monthly for Old Folks
Long Beach California October 25 1931 a pension proposal named Old Age Revolving Pensions to provide 200 a month to Americans aged over 60 gains congressional attention. Dr F E Townsend and co founder Robert E Clements push a sales tax funded revolving fund with broad public support and volunteer activism. The plan forecasts 10.3 million over 60 with 8 million eligible though many details remain debated in a nationwide crusade.
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Long Beach
Calif
Old Age Revolving Pensions, Ltd
Townsend Pension Plan
F. E. Townsend
Black Hills
South Dakota
Robert E. Clements
Congress
America
Project Gains Momentum Pension Plan Details
Supporters of the plan say revenue would go entirely to the pension. Retirement pay would have to be spent in the United States within 30 days of receipt and only individuals free from habitual criminality would be eligible.
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United States
Browning Leaves Peaches Out Of Estate For Conduct
Edward West Browning disinherited his estranged wife Frances Heenan Browning from most benefits of his estate in a codicil dated August 30 1930. The will, dated December 20 1912, cites marital unhappiness and her acts as the cause, noting she left him and caused him to lose love and affection.
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New York
Edward West
Browning
Frances “Peaches
Heenan Browning
Browning heirs firm on legacy as will reveals annuities
The codicil to Henry Browning's will details an annuity of $10,000 to Dorothy "Sunshine" Browning Hood until age 21 and $25,000 annually thereafter. Hood, Browning's adopted daughter, was 17 at her marriage last February, highlighting ongoing disputes and the large bequests shaping the family estate.
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Dorothy “Sunshine
Browning Hood
Browning
Confederate Vet Is Taken by Death
J. W. Scoggins, 91, Confederate veteran, died at his Stamford home after a five day illness. The body will be taken to Gonzales for burial. Born in Missouri in 1842, he grew up in Kentucky and moved to Texas in adulthood, living in Luling and Gonzales before settling in Stamford eight years ago. He is survived by five children and 11 grandchildren.
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Stamford
Tex
J. W. Scoggins
J. J. Upshaw
Gonzales
Missouri
Pastor Ferrell Fox to Lead New West Amarillo Church
The Reverend Ferrell Fox will leave West Amarillo Christian Church after five years to become pastor at First Christian Church in Lawton Oklahoma. His farewell sermon is Sunday. Rev Powel Smith of Lawton will assume leadership here. Fox helped build an annex and reduce church debt while increasing membership. His wife Mrs Fox was active in Endeavor and choir work.
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Ferrell Fox
West Amarillo
Fox
Don’t Trifle With Coughs and Creomulsion Appeal
Public health advisory promotes Creomulsion claiming seven benefits in one remedy for coughs and colds. Prominent offer of immediate money back guarantee by the local druggist if relief is not achieved. The ad markets a narcotic free formula and urges quick action against lingering coughs.
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Ady
Mobilize for Security of Men and Women
Fifty five thousand women are mobilized to defend individual economic security for men and women nationwide. Mrs. Geline MacDonald Bowman of Richmond heads the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs with 1,360 branches backing the program. She calls for constitutional safeguards, sound education, the right to work, fair wages, and equal advancement for women.
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The
Globe
New York
Geline MacDonald Bowman
Richmond
Virginia
Bowman
National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
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Whethdent Roosevelt
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Iipert
L. Bowden
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Farrell Fox
Lawton Post
Austin
State Insurance Commission
Gulf of Mexico
Samuel Insull
Chicago
Insull
Floyd F. Thompson
Polk
James Steele
Polk ST
Smyrna
Macedonia
Black Sea
Chesterfield
Licogrr
Mysas Tosacco
Uth
Rosa Ponselle
Marti
Grete Stuerckgold
Kostelanetz Orchestra and Chorus
P.M
C. G
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