Galveston Fire Destroys Docks and Tanks in Fury
A massive Galveston dock fire driven by a northeast wind and sulfur fumes caused extensive damage estimated at up to 2 million dollars. The blaze began at the Texas Gulf Sulphur plant and spread to the Etna steamer, Cotton Concentration and Anchor Milling plants, threatening the west end of the city. Fire crews, harbor tugs, a fireboat, and about 150 National Guardsmen battled flames. several vessels were moved to safety as authorities suspected no incendiary origin.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Etna
Texas Gulf Sulphur Company
Pier 35
Sulphur Company
Cotton Concentration Company
Anchor Milling Company
Blagwe
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Tie Blage
Charles Clark
National
Sas
National Guard
Texas
Co. L. Mayberry
Ancon
Shipping Board
Wis
Armstrong
Lake Franconia
Plier
Hornby Castl
Ventur
de Larranga
Erken
Lakeview Wins Big in Hall County Fair Parade
Lakeview led the Hall County fair school parade earning first prize for largest pupil representation. Estelline came in second with many rural schools participating. Superintendent M E McNally praised district involvement while events included horse and novelty races and rodeo acts.
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Shy T. Bk. Johnson
Memphis
Hall County
Lakeview
Estelline
Hell
Jude Hall
Tere
M .E. McNatly
McNally
Me Wy
Fair Organization
Rain Delays All League Games Across Major Baseball
National and American league games were postponed due to rain. Play to resume tomorrow with Cleveland and Chicago in the American League race, needing multiple wins to capture the pennant while the White Sox fate hinges on simultaneous results against St Louis and Detroit.
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Lary Associated Press
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Fie
Sox
St. Louis
Detroit
Salvation Army Ready for Galveston Relief Drive
Salvation Army workers from Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana prepare for relief efforts in Galveston after a fireswept disaster. Adjutant B J Robb supervises a Texas Houston San Antonio corps and ten workers head to the scene with a report on conditions. Reserve crews in Dallas Oklahoma City and Shreveport stand by for rapid deployment.
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Salvation Army
Dallas
Tex
Southwest
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Galveston
Houston
San Antonio
B.J. Robb
South West Division
Robb
Oklahoma City
Shreveport
Pipeline Bonds Here With Ward Plan To Lure Factories
Amarillo real estate committee promotes James Ward pipeline bond plan to raise 100000 to extend a ten inch gas line from Masterson lands toward city limits. Subscriptions call for 50 percent on unloading materials and remainder on line completion, with bonds secured by the pipeline and gas capacity expected to serve new factories including a smelter and a glass plant. The project aims to supply 27886000 cubic feet daily, more than the current 15875000, without conflicting with existing franchises.
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James D. Ward
Amarillo
Masterson
Marillo
Associaton
J. TH. Russell
H. C. Wright
G. C. Oliver
H. Dixon
H. M. Russell
G. Ek. Mayer
W. A. Shelton
EK. H. Petty
J E B. Coe
Mr. Ward
Ward
Sas
Oub Sid
Ias
Railroad Commission of Texas
Werd
Oating
Ports of America Mismanaged Says George Sproule
George F. Sproule, director of Philadelphia’s wharves docks and ferries, told the Associated Press that mismanagement of American ports weakened U S sea power versus England. He said port facilities were heavily taxed by wartime needs and that skilled leadership was lacking, leading to wasted billions and underperforming terminals.
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Associated
Chicago
United States
England
George FF. Sproule
Department of Wharves
Philadelty
American Association Oy
Convetntion
Sproule
Erica
Marin
German Enport League Resumes After Five Years
The German American Commercial and Economic League resumes after a five year pause. Officials and export port interests attend a meeting led by Wilhelm Cuno and Willem Morthmann, who are elected president and director respectively.
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Wis
Wilhelm Cuno
Taobirs American Hoe
Willien Morthmann
Great Potash Syndicate
League
Cook County Grand Jury to Continue Inquiry On Fixing of World Series
The Cook County Grand Jury will continue its inquiry into the 1914 World Series fixing scandal. Chief Justice Charles A. McDonald ordered the inquiry and said every suspicious prime from the last eighteen months in either major league will come under investigation. The effort seeks possible prosecutions of White Sox players and others connected to the alleged scheme. District Attorney Lewis in New York offered assistance to prosecutors and stated no suspicious activity had been found yet.
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Cook County Grand Jury
Chicago
Cook County
Charles A. McDonald
White Sox
Chick Gandi
Swann
Shitter
Hoyne
Chiefi
Howe
New York County
Charles J. Mbbets
Wilbur Robinson
Brooklyn Tern
Fastyiet
Lewis
Oldsmobile Taken From In Front Of Mission Theatre
An Oldsmobile touring car valued at 11s Master owned by the Milnes Hotel of 1800 Jackson Street was stolen from in front of the Mission Theatre between 7 and 9 PM while two young women attended the show. Police and sheriff deputies acted quickly to recover the vehicle. The car bears a yellow footrest and the license number DI7 063 l with serial ARTA AST.
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Milnes Hostel
Jackson Street
Wie
Mission Theatre
Darnell’s
Hester
City Commissioners Order Re election and Plant Purchase
City Commissioners ordered to hold re election on October 1 for funds including 115000 for purchase by the city of a local plant and the balance to finance restoring property to mood condition. The proposal offers a rate of 2.40 thousand feet to local consumers.
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Port Arthur
Aus
Voting Bill Advances Toward Third Reading
Senate approves populist provisions for worker voters as house changes are substituted. Debate continues on the measure in Austin with a floor vote expected after further amendments.
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Accorinted Press
Austin
Senate
Tropic disturbance tracks northeast along Atlantic coast
A tropical disturbance moving from the Gulf of Mexico travels northeast with gales along the Atlantic coast from New England to Cuba. Temperatures fall across gulf states with a record low September reading of 48 degrees at Mobile in five decades.
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Tivy
Gulf States
Cochaliona
Mobile
Ala
Middle Gulf States
Aleborod
Seanehated Prem Apply for Membership to Board of Nations
Officials report the secretary of labor forwarded a notice to the state department about formal membership candidacy. The document confirms one agency's action to seek inclusion on an international board, with details received today.
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Washington
Boar of Mations
de State Department
Secretary of Labor
Cox Tours Kansas in nine addresses on League and issues
Governor Cox spoke in Kansas defending the League of Nations and addressing Mexico Russia prohibition and farm policy. He urged withdrawal from specific conflicts praised agricultural influence in government and attacked Senator Lodge while comparing Wilson and Jefferson and Lincoln.
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Associated Press
Wichita
League of Nations
Cox
Ohio
Kansas
Mexico
Harding
Hutchinson
Newton
Senate
Wilson
Thomas Jefferson
Abrahan
Russia
League
Cerwany
Turkey
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Woodrow Wilson
Walkout of Mine Workers Expected Within Two Days
The Associated Press reports from Muskogee Oklahoma that miners in Oklahoma Arkansas and Texas are growing restless. Joo Wilkinson president of district 21 United Mine Workers of America warned a walkout could occur within two days amid a grave situation after daylong talks with the executive board.
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Okla
Gkighume
Arkansas
Joo Wilkinson
District 21
United Mine Workers of America
Safelock
Orgnisation Ietriet New 2
Okbiehomna Arkansis
Texan
Furniture workers warned against price cuts
Cut In Furniture reports that John L. Young of Cleveland warns immediate price reductions would hurt wages. The Retail Furniture Dealers Association directs its executive committee to review the situation in Grand Rapids while urging manufacturers to cut costs other than labor and preserve profits.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
John L. Young
Cleveland
Ohio
Gaaseeration
Youngs
Grand Rapid
Young
New York Department of Justice Antitrust Action Returns
A Brooklyn judge, Judge Sheppard, ruled on December 1 on a motion by defense counsel. The case concerns alleged profiteering tied to a department stone project in New York City.
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Lane
New York
Ariel Oan Mnehorke
Sheppard
Plainview Fair enters fourth day with auto races and acts
Northwest Texas District Fair continues with free acts boxing bands and dances drawing large crowds. Air stunts by daring flyers wow spectators while Greek acrobats dog and circus performers thrill audiences. Davis Scott sets a new world record by bull dogging a steer from an automobile in twenty seconds and plans for tomorrow include a bull deep steer event from a airplane.
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Plainview
Northwest Texas
Moan
Marcelle
Tae Eurround
Campbell Building
Davis Scott
Weisa
Sextog
Lvesteck Bee
Bie Livesteck
Reo
Assistant to the Attorney General Declines Post
A White House statement reports Frank Cules of Tudianopolis rejected the appointment as assistant to the attorney general. Bailey is named to succeed Ames, who resigned.
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Washington
Frank Cules
Tudianopolis
Eral
Tos
White House
Bailey
Ames
Two Million Tons Sugar in Nation
The drop in sugar prices triggered a nationwide stock decline and claims of losses totaling around 250 million dollars. An official and Attorney General discussed impact on large producers and refiners, noting stockpiles estimated near two million tons and urging immediate action from suppliers and customers.
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Associated Press
Koston
American Sugar Refining Company
Joa Sryll
Ly Ewlotee
Pioneel
Re Atkins
Abterpion
Ariny
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