Texas court deems statewide prohibition law unconstitutional
In Austin, Oct 23 8 the Court of Criminal Appeals declared the Texas statewide prohibition law unconstitutional in a majority opinion with one dissent. The attorney general will seek rehearing. comptroller Terrell will withhold liquor licenses pending that decision. The ruling leaves larger Texas cities unaffected while a parallel law blocks saloon licenses outside incorporated areas.
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Austin
Texas
Court of Criminal Apeals
TH. B. Terrell
Court of Criminal Appeals
Tennile Zone
Division Six Defers Physical Examinations
There will be no examinations on Sunday for Class One men of Division draft board. Neeler and the board are preparing questionnaires for men aged 16 to 45 inclusive and mailing them to registrants.
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Neeler
Merchants Meet Today To Settle Problems
Merchants of the city are invited to a 4 o'clock Chamber of Commerce meeting this afternoon to discuss fuel and light shortages and the Christmas season impact. The War Industries board and War bureau request this session with dry goods, clothing, and shoe merchants urged to attend, especially owner of smaller stores.
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Mercantile War Service Committee
War Industries Board
Eis
War Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Five Months in Jail To Tone Affection
Panfoard Rehutelt of 93 Howe Street must pay a fine of SL and spend five months in jail as ordered by Judge Wilder in City Court yesterday morning. Danford allegedly pursued two young women on James Street, insisting on affection. witnesses testified and he claimed innocence in court.
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Panfoard Rehutelt
Howestreet
Wilder
Danford
James Street
American Labor Party Opens Campaign Today
The American Labor Party will open its campaign with an outdoor rally on Barevim Avenue and Brooks Street in front of the Singer Manufacturing plant. Speakers include Samuel Lavit and Phil Re sslefs. A second event near the Union Velvet Cartridges plant will feature Patrick J. Sculls, David Clydes-Awe, and John B. Turt discussing state senate runs.
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Nhen
American Labor Party
Barevim Avenue
Brooks Street
Singer Manufacturing Company
Phint
Samuel Lavit
Phil Resslefs
Pela
Union Vetailiic Cartridges Company
Patricy J. Sculls
David Cclydes- Awe
John 8. Turt
Pittsfield Pastor Marries Brother at New Canaan
In New Canaan a double family wedding unites Miss Sarah J. Myers and Warner O. Keeler with Rev Stephan J. Keeler officiating assisted by Rev Hamilton. Attendants include Edwin Myers, Mernie Myers, and Mrs. Raymond Sutton. The couple’s home will be in Pittsfield where Keeler works as chanteur for the firm Cloer. Influenza closures affect Odd Fellows Yellows bath and local gatherings. Lieut Edward Kelley returns from France, injured in action. News notes mention Grace Tanot’s absence due to grip and Charles Griebel’s illness recovery.
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Canaan
St. Paul’s Ipiscopil
Juewishboro
Sarah J. Myers
Iam
Peter i Myers
Warner Ow, Coler
Stephen Ef, Neeler
Smith Ridge
Stephan J. Keeler
St. Stevens’piscopal Church
Tittsfield
Mass
Rroom
Hamilton
AMC American Music
Ives
Norwalk
Edwin Myers
Menerie Myers
Nad
Laymond Sutton
Matton of Honor
Robert D. Wileite
Truman Reynolds
New Canaan
Croom
Keefer
Lieut. Kelley
Edward Kelley
France
Teel
Virginia
Kelley
Elley
Grace Tanot
Walter Stewart
Ig 1
Meade
Charles Griebel
Desertion Figures In Two Divorce Cases
Two divorce actions filed in the Superior court cite desertion. Edith N. Sweetman seeks release from Ernest B. Sweetman, married June 1903, with her maiden name Edith Palmer. Willa W. Lane seeks divorce from Francis H. Kane of Fairbault, Minn, alleging desertion on April 7, 1953. Both suits are returnable to the November term.
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Edith NI. Sweetman
Ernest
Sweetman
Edith Palmer
Willa WW
Lane
Francis Hw, Kane
Fairbault
Minn
Bridgeport Draft Men Ship Out to Fort Monroe
Praptees in Caml Bridgeport's 292 draft men, part of 1,200 Connecticut general service troops, today in their quarters at camp ready to begin army life. A special train left Bridgeport yesterday at 10 30 am amid high spirits though no band appeared, enthusiasm remained high as the farewell was the happiest seen at the local station.
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Caml
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Fortress Monroe
Joceal Station
Promoted Lieutenant Colonel Ewachtmean With 26th Yankee Division
Major Ewachtmean of the 26th Yankee Division New England Army in France has been promoted to lieutenant colonel per a letter to his wife. He earlier earned the rank of lieutenant with Battery I Wilmington artillery of Blimford and later served in Tolisha, Bridgeport, and is one of three brothers in service. A fatal auto accident near 277 Grand Street October 15 involved Jaime Cavallaro of New Tinven. Coroner John J. Phelon ruled the death accidental after the driver did not see the child.
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Greenwicth
Capesinum
Aldean Ewachtmean
Wlonel
Newingland
France
Batters I
Blimford
Fiekee
Bridgeport
Ile
John JT. Phelon
Michael A. Gabrions
Grand Street
Wii
Jaimey Cavallaro
New Tinven
Festimiang
Examinations Delayed as Physicians Busy with Other Duties
Draft board reports no Sunday physical examinations for high schoolers due to doctors’ heavy private practice. Absence, postponements, and replacements described as eight questionnaires returned. list of substitute draft board members and officials noted. Also mentions Great Lakes team selection for London bout with Mitchell and Moore to represent in Hins Trophy event.
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Ist
Saad
Jaye
Van
Avligdy Aie
Arnaney
Chicago
Great Lakes
Hins
London Wextaventh
Mittchie Mitchell
Pat Moore
Iron Is O' Reels Ffeinen
Pas Story Veo Sehneider
DeMiracle Sanitary Liquid Promised in Plain Wrapper
An advertisement claims DeMiracle, described as the original sanitary liquid, absorbs and stimulates growth. It markets a money back guarantee and warnings about attics. The offer includes 60c, $1, and $2 sizes, with a free book mailed upon request from De Miracie at 120th Street and Park Ave, New York.
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Toliet
Countera
Goc
DeTilracie
120Ih .T
Park Ave
Newr York
Christmas boxes for boys overseas plan outlined
The Red Cross outlines the 9 by 4 by 3 inch boxes for overseas boys. Each box must weigh no more than 3 pounds contents plus 8 pounds 15 ounces total and be unsealed for inspection. Naval service boxes may weigh 20 pounds total and be up to 2 cubic feet, with wooden screw top containers.
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France
The
Red Cross
Naval Service
Man and Wart Schaffner & indie suits advertised
A vintage ad touts Kuppenheimer and Wart Schaffner style clothing for all figures, promising a perfect fit and savings of $10 or more. The offer highlights new fabrics and suits priced from 385 to 50, inviting customers to choose cloth and style on the main floor.
Auction Adparody of Jewelry Set Prices
Fragmentary notice describes gold encrusted four piece Haviland plain gold band with handles and a nine piece set with prices of 99 dollars and 161.90 dollars, noting dissatisfaction with missing patterns.
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Haviland
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