Remembering Circus Stories From A Bygone Era
A fragmented reminiscence recalls early circus tours and advance men, including Montana Jack's Big One Ring Show and wartime anecdotes at Fort Sam Houston. The piece threads memories of pay struggles, stubborn managers, and colorful characters like Zeno the contortionist, with era gossip about advertising rivals and the persistence of show business.
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J. 3
Austin
Treamlett Street
Reralla
Mantaon Jack
Anderson
Ind
Coemy
Taint
Montana
Jack
Fred Buchanan
Buchanan Brothers
DR. Kola Badlands
Plekins Jean
Buchanan
Manchurian Concentration Actions Reported
Dispatches from Tokyo and Cairo describe concentrated forces in Mukden Changchun and Manchuria as a preparatory move. Police in Cairo confronted a Nationalist rally crowd, breaking up the gathering amid tense scenes.
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Tokio
Mukden
Changchun
Mancharia
AFL TO PLN MUTANT IN WASHINGTON DC CONVENTION
The AFL held its fifty third annual convention in Washington DC with President William Green re elected. It pushed for NRA code revisions a 30 hour week and higher minimum wages while defending the right to strike. Green pledged to pursue equal labor representation on NRA boards and warned against external guidance. He urged practical methods toward a better life for America.
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Washington, D. C
American Federation of Labor
Wiliam Green
Hermal Ihr More [Bezel
Toeit
Green
Recovery Administration
Ghal
Rmistakes
Inbor
Aueh S. Jonnson
NRA
America
Wand
The
Nic
AF L Boycott Vote Kept From Germans
Berlin report on the American Federation of Labor boycott against Germany being withheld from the press. Earlier claims of a broader anti Germany stance were shelved by newspapers awaiting guidance from authorities. The Wolff agency released notices about possible alignment, but editors paused to avoid provoking German propaganda ministry.
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Berlin
Tia
Lauar
Germany
Wall
A.P
L.oycott
Russia
Reichstag Trial Ruined as Attorneys Excluded
Report notes four lawyers removed from a Reichstag fire trial including American sniper Leo Gallagher. Proceedings disrupted as attorneys defend defendant Georgi Dimitroff face repeated interruptions and limited questioning under Judge Buenger with Bulgarian and French counsel also implicated.
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Reichstag
M—Pour
Leo Gallagher
Germany
Huitélg
Georgi Dimitroff
Dindharl
Cynfi
Cynfi! Fevere Copermands From the Yedobec Presiding Judge Buenger
Ganegher
M. Grirovell
M. Deleheff
MM. Willard
Explosion blamed for Newark airliner disaster near Chesterton
Investigators pursue details of a Tuesday night crash near Chesterton Indiana. Northwestarn university line detection lab experts found microscopic evidence of an explosive. DB Colyer of the company confirmed the finding while Melvin H. Purvis of the FBI said inquiries are ongoing.
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Chicago
Chesterton
Ind
Segan
Uelled Airlines
Northwestarn
DB. Colyer
Melvin H. Purvis
Government Bareau
Minister Back From Meeting of Presbyterians
The San Antonio contingent of the Texas synod of the Presbyterian church returned from a Denton meeting. Rev. EC Carell Seymour was elected moderator and Rev. George W Fender Arlington executive. Trinity University at Waxahachie will elect a new president and L L Hornbeak chairs the board. Texarkana will host the synod meeting at Texarkana Time Street church with Rev. F J Wale Hanks pastor.
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Kon T. Jones
J. Mo. Todd
Lacy Bins
Edgar Hubbard
San Antonio
Texas Synod of the Presbyterian
Denton
P. P. Hindelang
Ignacio Hernandez
Hubbard
Carell
Seymour
George W. Fender
Arlington
John W. Rirma
Trinity University
Mt Waxahachie
L. Hornbeak
Tine Street Presbyterian Church
Texarkana
F. J. Wale
Hanks
Miss Perkins Sees Results From NRA In Chicago
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins told the Cook County League of Women Voters that the NRA program aims to eliminate two major evils in American industry child labor and unfair workshops. She said its goals include raising wage levels reducing hours worked and returning men to work. In Pecos Texas W Goode, a former farmer, was jailed and later convicted of the murder of James Downs after a quarrel over rig prices.
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Chicago
Secretary of Labor
Frances Perkins
Cook County League of Wor
NRA
Ducing Nanis
Pecos
Texas
Goode RA Farmer
Fany Hitler & Wyart
Barstow
Panes Downs
Slam Uring
Triigalinn
King Vidor to Direct Give Us the Right to Live
Los Angeles October 14 King Vidor plans to direct his own scenario Give Us the Right to Live a dramatic story about facing the problems of ultimate children The picture will be produced on the RKO lot with Vidor bearing the production burden The cast includes an unknown high school girl for the lead and Gavin Gordon returning as Count Gregory Orloff Catherine the Great's lover Also noted are appearances by Mae West and other stars at social spots in Los Angeles
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Los Angeles
King Vidor
Des King
RKO
Vidtor
Victor
James Murray
Gavin Gordon
Gregory Orloff
Catherine the Great
Mariene Diewich
Carlisle Awarded Townsend Medal In Outboard Racing
NEW YORK Oct. 14 The Townsend medal for the high scoring championship in American outboard racing was awarded to Lewis G Carlisle an amateur driver from East Islip New York Carlisle's student at the Ham school Princeton New Jersey scored 19 000 points in the 1934 season J C Walter of Syracuse NF led the professionals with 12 725 points and Mrs Elizabeth Sharp of Tulsa Oklahoma topped the women silvers with 19p4.
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Carlisle
New York
Townsend
Frat Footballers to Play All Stars at San Petro Park
The Iota Sigmi Phi fraternity football team, made of former San Antonio Americans, will face Nick Alvaro's squad Sunday at San Petro Park in Bema. Captain Bill Rau announced the lineup with Yent, Williams, Dickson, Patton, Harper, Label, Bock, Rodriguez, Ray, and Cub fullback. Cubs release two veterans Harry Taylor and Mike Kreevich as Taylor heads to Albany in the International League and Kreevich to Kansas City.
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Iota Sigmi Phi Fraternity
San Antonio
CUBS
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Harry Taylor
Mike Kreevich
Taylor
Albany
Kree~ Vich
Kansas City
Eavocration
Germany Pledges Protection for U S Citizens
Berlin reports the German government promised protection for United States citizens amid protests over Nazi mistreatment. Ambassador William Dodd cited cases of assault. Von Neurath apologized and proposed handling protests, while mutual talks could ease tensions. Churches plan joint Service in Germantown. a ceremony marked an aviation anniversary with local clergy leading services.
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Berlin
Det
Jean
William
Dodd
Mt Cast
Forca
von Neurath
Uae
Wrdan
Gan An- Bass
Faninegagtee Playhouse
Mieliu
Pidsien Pra
Texas Ranges Show Mixed Conditions in October Report
The Agriculture Department reports Texan range conditions improved overall in September, reaching 80 percent of normal, with Edwards plateau moisture needs and Northwest wheat pastures improving. Cattle generally hold up despite drought, while sheep ranges declined. feeding and late fall market movement are expected to be weaker than last year.
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Texas
North Central Plains
Brat Texas
Edwards Plateau
Pam
Willy BA
Two Men Sentenced on Liquor and Revenue Charges
Two men received prison terms for liquor and internal revenue offenses in federal court. Antonio Padilla pleaded guilty to liquor and revenue charges, drew $600 fine and three months in jail plus a nine month suspended term on revenue. Candelaria Vela faced similar pleas and was fined $200 with a suspended revenue sentence.
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Internal Revenue
Federal District Cour
R. J. McMillan
Roll
Padilla
Candelaria Vela
Vela
Fenremouth
Fragmented OCR renders clash over labor and sympathy during Roosevelt era
The readable fragments describe a heated dispute involving Regen, Bevels, Milty Mol, and Mr Rosevell eight months into a third shift. Mentions of Roosevelt, bills or work terms, and references to a sympathy response suggest a labor conflict. Names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Bevells
Milty Mol
Rosevell
Adiur
HSB
Cole
Budge
Eligy
Youth Convicted on Drug Charge to Be Sentenced
A San Antonio youth, W. Benson, was convicted on a drug charge and to be sentenced by a federal court after a jury trial. Benson testified about a narcotic informer and claimed entrapment questions. The defense argued the informer manipulated the situation while witnesses described the alleged prescription and related events.
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Drtk
W. Benson
Hhinslef Benson
Stevenson
Peitithy Jooking
Arenson
Federal
Rod. McMillan
Fic
Tory
Benson
Roosevelt Warns Against Imperialism At New York Conference
President Roosevelt told the New York women's conference that imperialistic desires threaten world peace. He urged education and peace ideals to curb chaperonism and said the United States opposes war, while calling for reduced local government costs through businesslike methods and restored school quality.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
White House
Hira
New York
United States
Church Bazaar Preparations At St Ann’s Catholic Church
St Ann’s Catholic Church announces its annual bazaar in the church auditorium on October 18 and 19. A noon meal is planned at 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday events include prize drawings and refreshments for attendees.
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Amnuel Bevsac
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Man Accused of Auto Theft in Justice Court
NY Holliway and Pat O Bren faced charges on complaint filed by state highway patrol Sergeant RB Rohatsch. The case, in Justice of the Pence John F Onion's court, involves alleged theft of an auto valued over $50 from Michels on August 2.
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N.Y
Community Dance Venues and Schedules Listed in City Guide
A dense listing of weekly dances and events across multiple halls and venues. Entries include names like Garela's Habaneros, Le Perzins' Hickory Nile, Jerry Metae's Greh Adm, and Ted Hopp's group. Notes mention admission around 25 cents for some events and various Sunday and Saturday dates at different locations.
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G. Towrist
Dane
Too
Milan
Jerry Metae
Abit Baner
Paitirid
Gel
Gleliz
Mary Pickford to Talk for Blue Eagle Address on NBC
Mary Pickford, "America's sweetheart," is scheduled to discuss "The Significance of the Current Peace Cantare ence" on NBC at 6 30 Saturday night. The program lineup includes George Jessel and other acts, with Dr Maley O Hindson delivering the public affairs address and a note on a radio spy tale featuring an intelligence officer.
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J. 1
McLean Mary Pickfoxd
Hale Eyan
Blue Eagle
Yin Woat
NBC Ap
Satuday
George Jessel
KTBA
Regilar
Ktsa—Prederle
William Wie
Husk O'Hare
Elemer Everett Yous
Gertruds Niesen
Columbia
Maley O Hindson Ly
Hudson
Harvard Unisversity
W Hall
Wil
Aged Official of Moose Succumbs
Baltimore news reports the death of T. Albert Cassedy a former director of the Loyal Order of Moose born in 1823 who served on the city charities board until last week. He had been in failing health and died at his home in Baltimore on October 4.
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Moose
Baltimore
T. Albert
Cassedy
RRS
The
Loyal Order of Moore
Jane Oary UK
Board of Supervisors of
City Charities
Hewes
Offering for Storm Area to Be Taken
A special offering for the seller of churches and pastors in the Rin Grabde valley will be taken Sunday. Westminster Presbyterian Church, pastor Bales, announces the service and recording date.
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Rin Grabde
Westminster Presbyterian Church
le She Fev H
B. Bales
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Rolun
Alain
Algun
Hebel
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Cairo
Enyyt
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United States Air Lines
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Hla Slitementt
Oliver Kam
Wail Bobles
Noebly
Vidor
Lguella
Mablene Metric Twannth Colman
O. Parsons
Dun Tiekuen
Lowila Young
Sally Blane
Nike
Cocoanut Grove
Mark Kelly
Hls
Damon Runyon
Jack Warner
Tun Keith
Fern Andra
Boots Mullary
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Cooper
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al Levy
Norman Krasnic
Helen Mack
Vine Street
Derby
Dias Wynard
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William Ranks
Bessie Love
al Kallman
Mae West
St. Mary's
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Grin Defy
Chapa
Light
Nawaies
Langue Park
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Yepast
Beer Today
TELUS
City News
Divee Lab
Nicht
Byayt Ball
Prmyn Road
Buddy Hinesch
Ade
Macdoe
Garela
Ady
Yoo
Leu Perzins
Hickory
Nile
Sal
Turner Hall
Hall
Aprel
Witlet L
Daye
Midway
Beetle
Clareann
Orch
Ari, Oho
Franeieen Road
Ted Hopp
Nis Whythin Boys
Olesie NM Maley
Sh Tivdwik
Gat
Muste
Happy Humber
Heelus
Guy AN
Carle
Mary Pickford
Jack Pearl
Baron
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Phil Beker
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