Five Die in Baltimore Cine Fire Tragedy
Five people perished in a northwest Baltimore fire that gutted a three story cinema early today. Cecil Hewitt fifty three and Cecil Hewitt junior forty four were among the dead along with Evelyn Hewitt sixteen and Corenna Bowen twenty five. Nettie Young fifty as well as a woman leaped to safety with injuries. Fire and police could not determine the blaze cause at this time. Nearby residents reported a heavy smoke and frantic attempts to escape from upper floors. The wounded were treated at local hospitals.
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Northwestern
Cecil Hewitt
Jaude Hewitt
Cecil Hewitt Jr
Evelyn Hewitt
Correnia Bowen
Nettie Young
West Baltimore General Hostel
Changing Seasons and Business Opportunities
The new year promises changes and opportunities as readers are directed to the Light Went Ads section Classification 28 for business opportunities. The note encourages pursuing dreams and achievements in the coming year.
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Vty
Columbia Spectator calls for abolishing fraternities at Columbia
The Columbia Spectator editorially recommends ending all fraternities after an investigative report found a group of 12 Greek letter societies auctioning off honorary student positions to the highest bidder. The abstemious stance follows the college inquiry into corrupted student appointments.
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New York
Jen
Columbia University Spectator
Creomulsion Ad Claims Safe Cough Remedy
An old advertisement extols Creomulsion as a long standing remedy for coughs colds and bronchitis. It asserts creosote based formulas are effective fast and harmless and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. The text urges stockpiling the product even for infant use.
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Creteaussian
Democratic primary dates set for Texas district race
In Austin on January 1, Democratic leaders set February 14 and March 4 for two primaries to select a nominee to fill Speaker Garner's soon vacated congressional seat. If a candidate fails to win a majority February 14 a run off March 4 would decide the nomination with a March 28 general election to follow.
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John N. Garner
Miriam A. Ferguson
Garner
Maury Hughes
Dallas
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Democratic Executive Committee
DB. W. Price
Uvalde
Liberty Loan area may be revived for new debt plan
Jan. 10 NY Liberty Loan drives from World War I may be revived in a modified form to finance part of the federal government debt. Proposals surface in banking and political circles to launch a government loan program that could free credit by placing much of the 15 billion dollar debt on a more permanent basis. Bankers warn the near-term debt maturities of 38 securities due within two years complicate money market forecasting and investment of bankers’ funds.
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New York
War Mothers Install Officers for Coming Year in San Antonio
Mrs Minnie Sisck was installed as president of the San Antonio chapter of American War Mothers at a Monday meeting in the Army room of the Gunter hotel The installation was conducted by Mrs Hi H McCluer a former president and national executive board member Other new officers included Mrs Van T Teel Tri vie president Mrs Edith Johnson second vice president Mrs William Herschkel third vice president Mrs Etta Hall fourth vice president Mrs Fannie M Ripley recording secretary Mrs Sarah E Fox treasurer Mrs Tom Mooney chaplain and Mrs Sabra Whipple corresponding secretary A condolence letter was sent to Mrs Calvin Coolidge and a sympathy resolution passed.
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van T. Teel
Tri Vie
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William Herschkel
Etta, Hall
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Sarah E. Fox
Tom Mooney
Sabra Whipple
Calvin Coolidge
Open Forum Letter Calls for Rear Bus Stop Lights
Open Forum letter to The Light argues for rear stop lights on city buses to prevent rear-end jams. The writer recalls a street clash with a driver, a passenger scolding the reader, and notes buses discharging near narrow curblines. The author urges Phil Wright to consider the idea.
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Missions Altered and a Visitor's Plea for Restoration
A visitor from Alberta notes the altered fourth mission in town, describing torn walls meant to be replaced exactly as they were. He cites a small north window and narrow door as replacements and urges taxpayers or local society figures to pursue a precise replica of the original design.
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the Light
Alberta
Canada
Poll Tax Debate Stirs Opinion Across States
Letter by Lester Ketner argues against the poll tax in its present form, urging one national standard for voting rights. He cites California and other states where a tax or receipt is required and questions why all Americans should pay or be exempt, calling for a uniform nationwide law.
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California
United States
Lester Ketner
Death by Own Action Letter Reveals Murder Case
Details of a death by self inflicted gunshot by golf pro T. M. Harrison are being checked. He allegedly described the slaying of his wife Myrtle Adele Harrison at their Redwood City home the prior night. The weapon was reported to have been used in the homicide. The case follows a report in a San Francisco newspaper that was turned over to authorities.
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Ban Francisco
T. M. Harrison
Myrtle Adele Harrison
Redwood City
San Fransisco
Stalin Reports Mixed Five Year Plan Results
Moscow news recalls Stalin in a secret address praising 69.7 percent fulfillment of the first five year plan ending 1932. He blames external threats and non aggression pact delays for 63 percent shortfall, cites defense needs, and predicts better results for the new plan beginning 1933 while aiming to cut production 14 percent to raise quality.
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