Personal Liberty Gay or Century of Progress Free Beer Day
Chicago observers recall November 8 1932 as a frosted spectacle at the Century of Progress when thousands gathered for a free beer celebration amid snow and cold. Aldermen and fair officials clashed with reform groups over naming and responsibility, while revelers wore mittens and endured frostbite for a moment of merriment.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Cicles
John J. Coughlin
Rifair
Mussolini Seeks Government Share in Italian Stock Issues
Premier Mussolini urged the chamber to approve a decree allowing the state to guarantee and participate in private company stock issues and to guarantee dividends to stockholders, a measure described as transforming Italy's industrial capitalizing system and protecting investors.
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Mussolini
Romi
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Faceoff Over Arno With Vanderbilt Gun in Reno
International News photos show Mr Arno standing over the scene as Steel confronts him. On the right, Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr holds a gun, a figure who previously targeted Arno in Reno.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr
Arno
Reno
Pastor to Address Allied Forces Dinner Meeting Planned
The Rev. Enos GB. Tijl, assistant pastor at Travis Park Methodist, will address Allied forces Friday night at the Y M C A starting 7 45. A dinner conference for adult and youth workers is set for November 22 with W Roy Breg of Washington, national director of activities for Allied Youth, outlining the work in Bexar County.
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Enos GB. Tijl
Travis Park Methodist Church
Allied Forces
M.C
Platty
W. Roy Breg
Washington, D. C
Bexar Catty
Fort Sam Houston officers quarters bids opened
Bids opened by Capt. A F Dershimer on 18 Meld officers quarters show Christy Dolph Construction Co of Dallas as the low bidder at 257 778 dollars. One set of quarters will be for the commanding general of Fort Sain Houston.
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Fort Sam Wanston
A. F. Dershimer
Christy-Dolph — Construction ‘Company of
Dallas
Sain
Houston
Chamber plans three conventions for the year 1934
Howell W. Jones conventions secretary of the chamber of commerce said that three major conventions will be held this week in the city. The Southern Medical Association is expected to attract 2000 delegates, the Baptist General Texas Conference 5900 delegates, and the Kiwanis International convention 4500 delegates.
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Howell W. Jones
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Medical Association
Baptist General Texas Conference
Kiwanis
Camay Ad Promises Beauty Contest Skin Tips
An old Camay soap advertisement touts a complexion promise for all ages, urging daily use for a clear radiant skin. It highlights Camay as a pure mild beauty soap with a fresh fragrance and appealing price.
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Dorothy
Jes
Denver Army Surgeon Wins New Trial Secret Marriage
Major Charlie A. Shepard, a 6th year army surgeon, obtained a new trial this week for the murder conviction of his second wife Zenana. He disclosed secretly marrying Mrs. Alice J. Watt of Denver on July 4. The couple, on bond during appeal, said they felt hopeful as the Supreme Court granted a new trial while Mrs. Watt, widow of Albert J. Watt, aided him financially.
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Denver
Charlie A. Shepard
Zenana
Alice J. Wath
Shepard
Wall
Fitzsimmons Hospital
Grace Brandon
Brooksield
San Antonio
Miss Brandon
St. Mark's Parish Plans Dinner and Program
St Mark s parish will serve a turkey dinner at 730 p m Friday in the parish house. A musical program directed by Walter Dunham will follow with speakers Mrs Albert Steves Jr Frank M Gillespie Adolph G Beckmann and the Rev Arthur McHinstry.
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St. Mark's Parish
Walter Dunham
Albert Steves Jr
Frank M. Gillespie
Adolph G. Beckmann
Arthur McHinstry
Music Body Drives Fund to Pay Off Loan in Minneapolis
The San Antonio Council of Parent-Teacher Associations plans a Thursday telephone fundraising drive to raise 1400 dollars to pay off a loan and another 1400 dollars for assorted purposes as 10 students were sent to a music meet in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Eal
San Antonio Coucu
Luckenbach Named Postoffice Cashier in San Antonio
R. M. Luckenbach, after nine years as secretary of the civil service board, was appointed cashier of the San Antonio post office by Postmaster P. G. Lucas. Mrs. Ida C. Webster and five other employees received retirement notifications Thursday.
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R. M. Luckenbach
Civil Service Board
San Antonio
P G. Lucas
Ida C. Webster
Postetites
Meat thief caught after chase near Missouri depot
A man suspected of stealing meat was observed by a railroad detective near a depot in Missouri. He fled on foot but was overtaken after a brief pursuit when his path was blocked by a fence. No further details on the suspect or charges were provided.
Pardon Granted to Burglary Convict in Eastland County
Governor Miriam A. Fersusoy issued a pardon today for Rex C. Jefferes, convicted in Eastland County of burglary and sentenced to four years in prison. The conditional patron receives the pardon as part of the action.
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Austin
Mirian A. Fersusoy
Rex C. Jefferes
Eastland County
Boy's Collarbone Broken in Salado Creek Fall
Ten year old Harvey of 1006 Virginia Boulevard fractured his collarbone while fleeing a person near Salado Creek on Thursday. He received treatment at the Reberk B. Green Institute. A twenty five dollar monthly reunion allotment was noted, with an all room waiver at 21st East, Minnesota. Classification 30 Light, Civil.
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Rass Harvey
Virginia Bolevard
Salado Creek
Reberk B. Green
Dallara
Enat
Misnietoc
Bank Holdup Reported in Walburg Texas Hits Detours
In Walburg Texas two masked men robbed a bank shortly after opening. Robbery with firearms charges were filed against Ray Darrell and Mendle Martin, both of Taylor. Darrell injured in a highway crash and under guard in hospital. Martin charged with automobile theft. Bank employees Miss Loeua Goun and Theodore Walther were forced to hand over cash before escape in a stolen car later wrecked near Merceville.
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Wanburg
Texas
Wader Perest
Ray Darrell
Mendle Martin
Tay Jor
Martin
Darrell
Mrecleville
Walburg
Taylor
Loeua Goun
Theodore Walther
Seven Slated for New Relief Board Appointment
The flames of seven persons recommended for appointment to a new Boxer county welfare and rehabilitation board were sent to state relief headquarters at Austin on Thursday for confirmation. Four were proposed by county commissioners and three by the city. identities will be revealed once the state commission acts.
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Boxer County Welfare and Rehabilitation Board
Austin
State Commission
Bishop Gaps Complainers at Central Texas Conference
In Corsicana Texas on November 9 17 Bishop Spin R Hey urged Episcopal Methodists to avoid complainer attitudes as the sixty eighth session of the Central Texas conference opened. Bishop Hey presiding directed focus to conference business and fund details with next appointments not yet released. The Rev A D Porter of Wooa was elected conference secretary for his twentieth consecutive year.
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Corsicana
Texan
Spin R. Hey
Episcopal Chirch
South
Central Texas
May
Clevica
Hay
A. D. Porter
Wooo
Ralls Fined for Disturbing Peace by Peace Justice
Hen K Ralls of 309 Hansford Street was fined and costs totaling 16 dollars by Justice John F Onion on a charge of disturbing the peace. The complaint was filed by his former wife Leah Ralls, and he is brother to Blanche Ralls who recently pressed attack charges against Lieut John f Murrel.
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Hen K. Ralls
Hansford Street
Justler
John F. Onion
Ralls
Blanche ‘Ralls
John F. Murrel
Hls
Leah Ralls
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Peter Arno
Drexel Biddle Steel
Philadelphia
Arne
Chamber
Camay
Claem
St. Mark’s Parish
Luckenbach
Chase
J. FL Reynolds Scott
Ardvacnte General's Department
Eighth Corps Area
Lees
Jainmun Hagooe
Ohn
Murred
Anche Alts
Heldas Bank
Relief Board
Welch
Irene Rich
Ely Welch
Welch Grape
Juice Co
Aml
AALLO
S.A. Ite
Oka
Luden’s
Nelly Don
Heathertone
Nelly Ban
Sie
Pig
Frost Bros
Dicperadine
TNT
Radio Revelation
Wee Majestic Theatre
Texas Theatre
Aztec Theatre
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