Klan issue dominates Texas campaign in 1939 race
In Fort Worth Texas the Ku Klux Klan issue unites anti Klan Democrats and Republicans in a fusion bid led by George E B Peddy for the US Senate against Earle B Mayfield. Mayfield denied Klan ties but letters from the Klan claimed his membership. Ferguson former governor opposes Mayfield. Campaign notes show shifting anti Klan votes and legal challenges over campaign conduct.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
United States” Senate
George E. B. Peddy
Houston
Earle B. Mayfield
United States Senate
Mayfield
A D. Ellis
Klan
Ferguson
Jam
Dmocratic Party
American Party
Peddy
Fusion
Clarence Ousley
C. A. Culberson
Henry L. Lindsley
Dallas
American Legion
State University
Byteddy
Noir
Carriage Makers Forecast Strong Year Ahead
Three times as many carriages were sold in the United States last year as in the previous three years, says Philip E. Ebrenz of St. Louis, head of the Carriage Builders' Association. He spoke in Cincinnati after a conference with George W. Huston about the fiftieth annual convention at the Hotel McAlpin in New York City on October 9 to 10. Theodore Luth of Cincinnati, a former president and now on the association’s executive committee, predicted better business next year, noting Southern crops may boost buggy purchases. The golden jubilee meet is expected to draw record attendance.
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Cincinnati
United States
Philip E. Ebrenz
St. Louis
Carnegie Builders’ Association
Ebrenz
George W. Huston
McAlpin
New York City
Theodore Luth
South
Dixie
South America
Luth
Huston
Association
Race Driver Henry Pope Dies in South Glastonbury
Henry Pope, famed Grand Circuit horse driver and contemporary of Pop Geers Jim Holden and Bud Doble, dies at 85 in South Glastonbury Conn. on September 29.
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South Glastonbury
Conn
Henry Pope
Pop Geers
Jim Holden
Bud Doble
Firemen Get Practice at Town Trash Blaze
Fire department responded around 11 am to a small fire in a pile of trash and shavings on the town outskirts left by a departing circus. No damage occurred and firefighters gained practice from the call.
Arabs Oppose British Mandate as Palestine Congress Plans
Arab delegate report to the Fifth Moslem Christian congress at Nablus says public sentiment was stirred and sympathy won within Britain, while pledging to boycott the new institution. Congress urges Arabs to oppose elections and avoid land sales to Jews and to refrain from serving on the legislative council.
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Jerusalem
London
Palestine
Musa Kazim Pasha
Husseine
Thal
Nablus
Ohe
Arab Unity Drive and Jewish Boycott Debate
Fragment discusses a movement to unite Arab peoples by lawful means and to reject the Jewish National Home. It also mentions deciding on a trade boycott against Jews, with methods to be determined later. The text reflects period tensions and planned actions against Jewish communities.
British mandate proclaimed in Palestine and new administration sworn in
Jerus alem marked the proclamation of the British mandate on September 12 with oaths of office by LordAllenby Sir Herbert Samuel and Emir Abdullah. Samuel pledged a peaceful period of progress under British rule and promised justice and impartial administration for all under King George’s representative.
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Palestine
Jerusalem
Lord Allenby
Egypt
Herbert Samuel
Emir Abdullah
Transjordania
Holy Land
George ‘Ie
Nona
Cigarette Production Machines Hit 50 000 An Hour
The report notes machines now operate at a rate of 50 000 cigarettes per hour marking a surge in manufacturing capability and factory efficiency.
Ministers Plan Deer Hunt in Louisiana Parishes
Baptist leaders from the south announce an old time deer hunt in Tensas and Madison parishes in Louisiana. Rev. Frank Tripp says the group will depart in about 30 days and stay two weeks.
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Monroe
South
Tensas
Madison
Frank Tripp
Cimex Declared War on Romans Bed Bug Threat
Romans called Cimex the bed bug and fought it as a dangerous health menace. The Basketeria Mann Drug Co offers Royal Guaranteed Bed Bug Liquid for sale at 25c with guaranteed effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basketeria & Mann Drug Co
Press ruin and idle fiancee cited in odd note
A bizarre clipped passage describes a 200 pound fiancée sitting on a newspaper man to stop his circulation and ruin a new press. It directs readers to Thackers for lasting press ing and provides a phone number 565 as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thackers
West Page Filling Station Ad Spur Robust Talk
An old advertisement mocks a gagged woman and promotes West Page Filling Station on East Washington Street for better gas and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West-Page
East Washington Street
Battery threat at High Point service station
An autoist threatened to charge the station with assault on battery after a battery re charge at High Point Battery Co. at 202 N. Main St. Phone 2754. The item notes the potential legal action over the incident and identifies the business involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battery Co
Main Street
Union suit quip at mill strike leads to laundry plug
After the mill owner had the strike leader arrested a local woman embarrassed him with a quip about a union suit. She jokes that the best place for such attire when it comes off is the High Point Steam Laundry. Phone 3256.
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High Point Steam Laundry
Tire Service Co Promotes Tire Care and Phone Numbers
A humorous ad fragment promotes The Tire Service Co with the line about rolling tires and remorse. It includes contact phone 485 and ends with a separate note about Cheerwine at a drink stand and W. A. Davis with phone 2609.
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Tire Service Co
Johnny
Father
W. A. Davis
Reighter Tailor Seals Washington Street Wardrobe Deal
An old ad proclaims avsuit and marriage attire by Reighter the tailor on 108 Washington Street. It emphasizes proper fit and timely tailoring for events.
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Reighter
Washington Street
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