Aoters Reveal Mystery of Poll Taxes
A long courtroom session exposed how poll tax receipts were issued and used to vote, with deputies and witnesses detailing forged or misassigned receipts. Testimony described the creation of poll taxes for many women and others, the “cafeteria method,” and officials’ roles in listing names without proper proof.
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Aoters
Witherser Hy
Sadurdar
P. le Marlets
Pauline Tanard
A. Hauser
Lowricht
Unuser
Huber
Lexright
Nullir
Barles
Mary Forrester
Mabel May
Vausser
Alice Darbon
Emilio Rikagnini
Simpson Street
Wep
Pollarre
Tailor'r
Dilor
Isideo Alderete
Dolorosa Street
Ofelia
Fest Exreet
Bhe
Barkberg
Fragmented Rube Goldberg piece and a student memorization prompt
A garbled excerpt blends Rube Goldberg style satire with Shakespearean lines about Brutus and Caesar. It references a child forced to memorize passages from Shakespeare as part of an education exercise, with fragmented phrases about praise and guilt.
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Aus Jracher
Alamo City Chosen for Church Meet
San Antonio was chosen as the meeting place for the Texas armed Cumberland Presbyterian Church annual gathering. Memorial service led by Mer J. L. Elliott of Teer was conducted during the event.
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Alamo City
Tezac
San Antonio
Texas Armed
Cumberland Presbyterian
Tolar
Mer J. L. Elliott
Teer
Blizzard Forecast Spells Cold Weekend For Rockies Area
Weather bureau forecaster J H Jarboe says a new blizzard threat lingers over the Rockies with frigid nights and cool days. Temperatures near San Antonio stations drop to near freezing while Panhandle towns report 30s to 40s with scattered rain in the region.
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J. H. Jarbse
Weather Bureau
T To
San Antonio
Kerrville
Hondo
Teres
Come of the Tower
Rio Grande Valley
Allooe
Panhandle
Amarillo
Erie Pa Has First Snow of the Season
Erie reporters describe the first snowfall of the season with fast falling temperatures. A cold front pushed through the region this morning with a high near 30 degrees at 8 a.m. and winds picking up, leaving streets lightly blanketed by morning.
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Erie
RIF
Det
Wegren Porgterdass Fhermont
Newly Organized Pastry Group at SA Junior College
A humorous item from San Antonio Junior College notes a newly formed Etto Blin Pie Sraternity promoting pastry interest. Eight male members are listed with officers and a rule barring girls from meetings, highlighting a quirky campus club focused on pies.
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San Antonio Junior College
S$.a
Son Earry
Chyteins
Venere le Vrec
Proai‘dent
T. Lane
Railway Promoters Pledge Ranch Aid
The Southwestern Railway Development association met pledging cooperation with agencies to develop livestock and farming industries in the Southwest. G. Buford of Dallas elected president WV. J. Conk and Jr. Al Spawn named secretary treasurer amid ongoing regional plans for 1951 activities.
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Dallas
Tet
Southwestern, Railway Development Association
Metling
Bere
G. Buford
Dalian
J. Conk
Tosn
Police to Release Kidnap Suspect in McKinley Case
Kanbas City Ort police announced plans to release 21 year old Raymon Nig a floayer from New jrested Thursday in connection with the recent kidnapping of Alma Wilson McKinley of Fireenfield May bh. It remains unclear if the release is connected to the case or not.
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Kanbas City
Raymon Nig
Floayer
New
Man Slain While Asleep In City Home
The body of Herc Uhr was found in a bed at 660g street as officers investigated a night death. Mrs Uhr and son Earl 10, along with relatives Stella and Ros Uhr, reported no noise heard during the night. Beb Uhr, ex city councilman and Democratic county commissioner candidate, and two brothers Adolph and Eq Uhr aided the inquiry.
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Ubr
Tere Lal
Uhr
Earl
Tena Lar
Nol Aun
Stella
Ros
Beb Usr
Adolph Whr
Actuol
Eq Uhr
Gas Blast Blamed on Improper Accumulation in Downtown Plant
Los Angeles officials say an explosion at the Velvectory Garment Central building in downtown damaged the clothing workshop. Investigations point to gas accumulation as the primary cause, with fire and fire officials confirming the risk from stored war-era fuel and other flammable materials. Emergency crews responded after the Saturday blast, with the incident under ongoing inquiry.
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Los Angeles
Gannent Central
No Parking Law Is Applied to Babies in Central Park
New York reports a new parking rule making it a misdemeanor to leave baby carriages on the grounds of Central Park. Authorities have begun enforcement notices with fines of 81 dollars for violators.
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New York
Dugelow
Central Park
Simmons
Finex
Bank Robbed Shortly After Opening at Hinteville
Two men held up the Wattrib bank at Hinteville 16 miles southwest of Fort Cott soon after it opened this morning. They fled in a dark dive sedan. The amount taken was not learned immediately.
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Kansas Bank
Fort Rcott
Kan
Hinteville
Remember When At the Maine Hotel in Gunter
A fragment recalls the old Maineke hotel in Gunter, visited by tourists and a local attraction along the thre street, with small rattling streetcars powered by electricity passing by.
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Olf Mahneke
Free Voters Must Bear Burdens Says Coolidge
A letter to The Light argues for self reliance and limited government. The author cites Calvin Coolidge and urges voters to bear the consequences of their own actions rather than demand government remedies for unemployment, prices, and wages.
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Coolidge
the Light
Northampton
Clare
Calvin Coolidge
Nexepaser Syndicate
San Antonia
Two Boys Blamed in Theft Ring Caught in Garage
A garage owner challenged two youths as thefts of supplies continued for days on Howth Street. Gus Veon of 1023 Howth lecos reported missing items. a 8 and 12 year old were detained after the owner flagged them. The younger said an older accomplice coerced him into stealing.
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Geveral
Gus Veon
Howth Lecos Street
Oplice
Tony Flerzo
Pene
Penm
Hanion
Monterey Homes Flooded by Rain
Heavy five hour rain inundated parts of Monterey flooding homes and making several uninhabitable. Reports from Steateo and Mexico describe widespread damage and disrupted railway traffic across the region, with continued rain affecting daily life and transportation.
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Monterey
Steateo
Get
UPI
Mexico
Excelsior
Chlanae
Aheteweat Fixing Conditions Reported In Reading Wind
In a fragmented brief, authorities warn of adverse wind conditions and potential weather impacts. Officials advise precautions as crews assess the situation and monitor forecasts for further developments.
Curtis Warns Missouri Voters Against Democrats
In Springfield on October 18, Vice President Charles Curtis urged Missourians to avoid siding with Democrats. He spoke from a Topeka address and posted a street sign reading Democratic deed: quattere, then warned, Don't park there, to reinforce his message against Democratic influence.
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Springfield
Umm
Advicn
Charles Curtis
Missouri
Topeks
Kan
Curtis
Mistoorl
U S Request for Rum Observer on Island Not Made
PANIA Oct 1 A spoken son for the French government says no authority was requested to place an American observer on St Pierre and Miquelon off Newfoundland to oversee liquor smuggling. No request has been received and France has not refused any request.
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Pania
St. Vierre
Miquelon
Newfoundland
France
Requess
United
Bates
Fisher Says Drinking Is 80 Percent Lower Under Prohibition
New York report quotes Professor Irving Fisher asserting alcohol consumption fell about eighty percent since prohibition began. He spoke via National Broadcasting Company Teens about the Grange and praised prohibition as more successful than the public realized.
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Fisher
New York
Irving Fisher
Fale Aid
Daly Tinder
National Grange
Horse Show at FAI Opens Tonight in Southwest Arena
The three night horse show begins at 7 30 PM at the International Exposition Alaudum with nearly all box seats spoken for as the first of 100 entries appears. A debutant models riding attire in a style review and an eight day race meet opens Sunday with Texas Oklahoma entries. Rodeo showcases, knife throwing on a horse, and Lone Star Texas flag parades cap the event with bands from the San Antonio Fire Department and Horton High School performing.
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Rnderagad
Habile
Texas
Oklahoma
Atutea
Wil
George Cabell
Solar
O Nner
Biesio Gily
Lon Hilburn
Mallory Franklis
MD Teall
Alamo
Eldren
Undera Ander
Shawn
Wijk
Coon- Minen
San Antonio
Japan Mourns Death of U S Flier William W Caldwell
Tokyo reports the death of American Army flyer William W Caldwell in Wyoming after a crash while escorting a plane. Messages from Premier Tamaguchi to President Hoover and Foreign Minister Shirehara to Secretary Stimson express condolences.
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Wirondolenée
Tamaguchi
Hoover
Baron Shirehara
Tapauirae
Mecr
Stimaon
Ideat
William W. Caldwell
American Army
Ler
Wyoming
Japan
Victorix
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New York
City News Dance Listings Across Cantrorile and Nearby
Dance announcements from Cantrorile and surrounding towns cover Midway Saturday nights with Sir Sereme and Hisband O Joy, St Albert’s Tall Sel October 18, and a Martinage Aetur day event. Other notes include Pilg carnival dances, Feat hall Sunday night, and a mix of old and modern dances across venues with varying organizers and local groups.
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Bus
Get
Dahe Schindler
Blaered
Ndr
Satnite
Orla
Sir Sereme
Hisband O
Martinage
Tech
Cibelo
Musto
Steve Garerer
Feat Hall
Arter Orehentra
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