New York Church Split Over Color Line
Vestry of All Souls Episcopal Church plans legal action after voting to lock the church for repairs amid rector Robin Dodd’s sermon calling for equal access for black and white parishioners. Bishop Manning ordered services to continue, citing duty to minister to all. Tensions rise as vestry members defend white-only leadership and warn against racial change.
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New York
All Souls
Protestant Episcopal Church
William T. Manning
Foreley
Robin Dodd
All Souls’ Church
St. Nicholas Avenue
Manuel Z. Rourke
George F. Nelson
Sheriff Seeks Woman In Connection With Adele Chinn
In a terse telegram at the sheriff's office Adele Chinn of Galveston said her husband Emil Chinn had died in Tuskegee Alabama. The note requested help locating a woman linked to the case amid local reporting on a London fog arrival as households lit lamps.
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Sherif
Ray Chinn
Sheriff's
Adele Chinn
Galveston
Emil Chinn
Tuskegee
Alp
Creomulsion Promises Quick Cold Relief Despite Dangers
An old advert states doctors historically warned creosote for coughs and chest infections. It touts Creomulsion as a powerful, safe remedy combining creosote with six key ingredients to rapidly clear colds and coughs. The maker guarantees refund if not relieved after taking as directed, urging readers to keep Creomulsion on hand for persistent coughing or lingering colds.
Itch Relief Creams Sell With Money Back Guarantee
A historic pitch promotes itch stopping ointments by Aleck and White Oinmment and Skin Sap. Claims the products kill the causes of itch and rashes with a money back guarantee. Adults urged to buy now from available sellers.
W. R. Hearst Ushers In Roosevelt Support Tone
Hearst argues for Roosevelt's election, framing radicals as patriots and urging honesty courage and national welfare. He likens progressive action to Columbus Jefferson Washington and Lincoln and warns that protecting the public from power abuses sustains all business and prosperity.
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Power Trust
Mana
Columbus
Atlantic Ocean
Jefferson
England
Washington
New York
Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Mr. Roosevelt
Louisiana flier Wedell breaks three capital flight record
In Mexico City Timmy Wedell set a new speed record for the three capital North American flight nearing 12 hours. He beat Jimmy Doolittle and Louison marks with an elapsed time near 11 hours 59 minutes after stops at Washington and Patterson Louisiana. Wedell left Ottawa at 4 50 p m CST and plans a U S return in a few days.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Timmy Wedel
Wedell
Jimmy Doolible
Ottawa
Washington
Bt Louison
Wedel
Patterson
United States
Obituary Notices for Mrs Geisler and Mrs Arnold
Two memorial services are listed. Mrs Ernestine Geisler 90 to be honored Tuesday at 3 pm at Rlebe Undertaking with Rev Paul Enterier. interment at Hermann Sons cemetery. Born in Germany, she moved to San Antonio 41 years ago, survived by two sons and numerous grandchildren. Mrs Emily Jane Arnold 88 services Tuesday 10 am at Trinity Reformed Church South San Antonio. burial in Vanderpool Texas. Native of Farmersville, widow of J Arnold, in South San Antonio three years. survivors include son Rob ert Arnold of Los Angeles and extended family.
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Ernestine Geisler
Rlebe Undertaking Company
Paul
Enterier
Frieden's Evangelical Church
Hermann Sons
Emily Jane Arnold
Trinity Repter Church
South San Antonio
Frank Dutton
Venderpool
Texas
Farmersville
Inta
J. Arnold
Robert Arnold
Los Angeles
Ferrel
Lern Arnold
Campbell
Excessive Play in Childhood May Harm Hearts Later
Washington report cites Dr. Jerome Meyers of New York City health department warning that boys who work or play too hard risk developing serious heart ailments in later life. The Oct 24 briefing highlights early life activity as a factor in future cardiovascular risk.
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Washington, D. C
Hoys
Jerome Meyers
New York City
Department of Health
Roosevelt Campaign Visit Delights Atlanta Crowd
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt rode through Atlanta Oct 1944 on a whirlwind tour greeting thousands of school children and supporters. He began at Union Station with a rousing welcome, paused at Warm Springs, then returned for a parade and a 3:20 pm rally at the city auditorium before departing for Raleigh. Visitors included Henry Horton of Tennessee and other Southern Democratic leaders as campaign efforts redouble in the region.
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Atlanta
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Union Station
Bey
Georgia
Warm Springs
Avanta
City Auditorium
Atlanta Vlalt
Tragedy at Natchez Ferry Drowns 18 Neighbors
Eighteen people die when a bus carrying negro worshippers from Waterproof Louisiana plunges off a Natchez ferry landing in Mississippi. White man Joseph Bowman among the dead. Alma Ellzey the driver and others barely escape as rescuers search the river current.
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Natchez
Miss
Mississippi
Joseph Bowman
Waterproof
Meadville
Alma Ellzey
Ellzey
Duke Cooley
Pound Sterling Drops Six Cents in London Decline
The pound sterling fell six cents to 3.333 4 dollars for cable transfers in New York. It marked the year's sharpest relapse after England suspended the gold standard in September of last year. The gold parity stood at 4.8678, with Wall Street banks offering little explanation beyond a temporary withdrawal of British treasury support.
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New York
England
Wall Street
Highway Work Speeded On Major Mexico City Route
Mexico City October 24 The communications department announced 1500 additional workmen will be assigned to the Lerado Mexico City highway to speed completion of the road.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Communications Department Today
Laredo
Pleads Guilty in Murder Case in Fort Worth Court
Raymond Ryals Willan, 22, confessed slayer of A. G. MacGuerty, 33, an audit bureau circulation auditor, and pleaded guilty to murder in criminal district court. He accepted a sentence of 88 years.
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Fort Worth
Willan
Raymond Ryals
A. G. MacGuerty
Audit Bureau
Criminel District Court
Signed letters to editor on fire at Grant and Aguest avenues
The Light reports letters to editor must be signed. Names may be omitted. An incident describes a brush fire starting near Grant and Aguest avenues as firemen arrived quickly after the phone call and the fire crew acted promptly. The text also references Mrs. R. I. W. in a fragmented closing.
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Grant and Aguest
High Standard of Living Story Prompted by Adit
Fragmentary text describes a person named Jobe and a shift toward frugal living. Mentions walling to work, using ice from home, wearing plain clothes, and planting a small garden with chickens. Overall tone hints at a rural reforming lifestyle and better times ahead.
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Lampe
Jobe
City Commission Appropriates Funds in Monday Meeting
The city commission approved transfers and appropriations totaling funds for payrolls, merchant pills, a general fund note interest, and an improvement district purchase of four bonds from the 1919 auditorium building fund. Also moved to repay advances from general to special funds after the City-Central Bank closure.
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City Commission
General Fund
Improvement District No. 11
City- Central Bank
City Refuses Tax Interest and Penalties Refunds
Two residents sought refunds of interest and penalties on delinquent taxes paid just before a city ordinance. The city commission declined to refund 283.15 for Graf Neu and 51.16 for Mrs. L. W. Russell after tax officials advised against it. Both claim they understood refunds would occur if interest and penalties were remitted, and their attorney argues refunds follow the governor’s signing of the bill.
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Frank
J. Buehhteis
Graf. Neu
L. W. Russell
M. L. Hallam
Ney
X. Hallam
Ballots to Burned Courthouse Foyer Fixture Chooses Monday
Ballots scheduled for destruction in the courthouse furnace fire to clear ballot boxes for use in the upcoming general election. County Clerk Jack Burke and County Judge W A Wurzbach planned to relive to the basement and feed ballots to the boiler at 4 30 PM Monday.
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Hallota
Schedeld
Jack Burke
W. A. Wurzbach
Stop Using Soda Says Ad Promotes Digestive Aid
An old advertisement warns against soda consumption for stomach health. It claims soda harms digestion, causes sour stomach and bad breath, and touts Adlerika as a better remedy with one dose claimed to cleanse the bowels. The ad mentions Sommere-Wagners drag stores.
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Adlerika
Rome
Sommere-Wagners
Russia Leg A-Way at Hearing Over Injured Patrolman
A report from Readville on October 4 describes a man named Russia brought before a magistrate for a bizarre assault involving a leg prosthesis and a patrolman named Timothy Kelly. Authorities impounded five legs amid the incident.
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John
Russia
Bobe
Timothy Kelly
Piles Discovery Promises Quick Relief and Cure
An article touts internal remedy Fay-Roid from Dr J Teap hardt addressing internal hemorrhoids by stopping intestinal bleeding and wall weakness. It claims a decade of study led to a cure with guaranteed results and a money back option, urging sufferers to try Hem-Roid via Somm ers drug store and pharmacists.
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Teaphardt
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