Sea Wall Saves Galveston as Gulf Storm Hits
A Gulf hurricane grazed Galveston on July 21 guiding winds to 78 mph for minutes and 68 mph for five. the sea wall kept water from flooding the city, while two bathhouses and a pavilion atop the beach were wrecked. Minor damage included falling chimneys and broken windows. two fishing piers were damaged but people were saved.
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Galveston
Texas
Gulf
Sea
Rock of Gibraltar
Sea Wall
Mter
Weather Bureau
Galveston Island
Texas Coast
Stormy Gulf Weather Halts Incoming Vessels at Mobile
Officers report the Gulf storm is heavy with mountain high seas off Mobile bar. Ships cannot enter the harbor and have returned to weather the conditions, delaying arrivals and requiring to ride out the tempest offshore.
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Mobile
Ala
Gulf
Mobile Bar
Naval Wedding Ties Elizabeth Badger to Henry F. Bryan
Miss Elizabeth C. Badger daughter of the former Naval Academy superintendent and Lt Cmdr Henry B. Bryan stationed at Annapolis were married today at the home of Mrs Sampson widow of Rear Admiral Sampson.
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Elizabeth Badger
Henry F. Bryan
Washington
Elizabeth C. Badger
Naval Academy
Henry B. Bryan
Annapolis
Sampson
Zelmenovitz Annual Clearance Sale Report
The annual clearance sale at A Zelmenovitz opened this week with strong public interest. Large quantities across all lines were sold at reduced prices, drawing many shoppers. The event continues through the week with special bargains in men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, and hats planned for Friday and Saturday.
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Zelmenovitz
Salardar
War Seems Certain as Bolivia and Argentina Break Ties
La Paz July 21 official circles admit a complete rupture between Bolivia and Argentina with all diplomatic relations severed. The recall of the Argentine minister in La Paz followed the Bolivian minister's recall from Buenos Aires, signaling a full diplomatic break amid the crisis.
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la Paz
Bolivia
Buenos Ayres
Heir to Millionaire Estate Found in Garret
Sharon Pennsylvania July 21 Charles Bebout aged 34 found six weeks ago in a garret of the house occupied by his mother nude with a body hair growth from a twelve year confinement is one of the few heirs to the estate of Mrs Nancy Bebout of St Louis worth millions Frank Bebout a brother and city editor of a St Louis newspaper learned of his brother's whereabouts in a news dispatch Bebout is recovering his mental faculties rapidly
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Sharon
Charles Bebout
Nancy Bebout
St. Louis
Frank Bebout
Bebout
District Masons Open Session in Masonic Hall
Grand Master P H Comer of Baxley opened the Eleventh district Masonic convention with nearly full lodge representation. Members attended three sessions as Ocean lodge conferred degrees, and officers for the next year will be elected at a concluding business meeting. The day ends with a boat trip and fish dinner to St Simon for visiting masons and Brunswick residents.
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Masonic Lodge
P. H. Comer
Baxley
Masonic Hall
Ocean Lodge
St. Simon
Brunswick
Klaw & Erlander
Finney
J. E. Dodson
Brewster
McIntyre
Dockstader
Minstrels
Cinderilla
Lincoln Ds Carter
Young Douglas Davis Injured on St Simons
Douglas Davis son of Mr and Mrs J B Davis was injured yesterday afternoon while erecting a shooting gallery near Tilton s hotel on St Simon. A heavy backboard fell striking him and bruising his back though no bones were broken. Major Duncan Fifth Regiment surgeon attended him and he was taken to the hospital tent. The injuries are painful but not serious.
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Douglas Davis
J. B. Davis
St. Simon
Tilton’s
Duncan
Fifth Regiment
Near Beer Dealer on St. Simon Arrested
S. D. Levadis who ran a near beer stand on St. Simon was arrested by Sheriff Berrie Tuesday night for conducting a disorderly house. He posted bond and was released yesterday. Levadis and another Greek had operated the saloon for two or three weeks. The warrant was sworn Tuesday afternoon.
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S. D. Levadis
St. Simon
Berrie
Levadis
Evanston Census Shows Fewer Boys and More Women
Chicago reports Evanston census indicates a drop in boys and a sharp rise in women. 1908 had 4,432 boys and 4,746 girls. this year 4,345 boys and 162 girls, a loss of 218 children while population grew by 1,097. Women now outnumber men by 4,268 with 15,845 women to 10,576 men.
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Evanston
Chicago
Ill
James A. Patten
Lucy Page Gaston
Evelyn Thaw Tells Her Story to Stanford White
Evelyn Thaw recounts her experiences related to the Stanford White case, detailing social pressures and personal perspectives surrounding the high profile scandal. She addresses public perception and her role in the events tied to the famous trial.
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Evelyn Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Opens Up On Madison Square Tragedy
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw gives the first comprehensive interview about the Madison Square Garden roof tragedy. She denies crimes, discusses marriage aims, her moral code, and the impact of Stanford White while reflecting on her past and future in the public eye. She mentions enjoying a possible remarriage and balancing art with motherhood.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Madison Square Garden
Moorish Attack at Mellila Met by Gatling Guns
In Mélllla, Morocco, on July 21 Moorish tribesmen attacked the Spanish rail station force but were repulsed by Gatling guns. Madrid reports the first reinforcing body left for Mellila amid protests and police charges to disperse crowds.
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Mélllla
Morocco
Madrid
Mellila
Tropical Storm Still Raging In Gulf Coast
The weather bureau reports a serious tropical storm raging along the Gulf coast with a marked fall in barometer. Galveston records winds of 48 miles per hour and increasing, with heavy rain falling there.
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Louisville
Weather Bureau
Gulf Coast
Galveston
Alleged Land Fraud Charge Against Cattle Company Leader
William Neal Smith former president of the San Luis Land and Cattle company faced a hearing on charges of land fraud. The complainant alleges the company had no legal title to lands sold, claiming it did not complete the purchase from David E. Thompson the United States ambassador to Mexico.
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Chicago
William Neal Smith
San Luis Land and Cattle Company
San Luis Company
David E. Thompson
United States
Mexico
Gambling on Life of E. H. Harriman
In New York on July 21 a vast, unseen wager centers on E. H. Harriman as he seeks to recover health in an Austrian village. Financial powers worldwide are placing stakes above one million dollars on the Railroad Czar’s fate with a $100,000 life policy reported by insiders.
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New York
Monte Carlo
Edwin H. Harriman
Wall Street
Reyes Strength Alarming in Mexican Vice Presidential Race
Government circles report President Diaz offered Gen Bernardo Reyes a choice to withdraw from the vice presidential race or resign as Nuevo Leon governor. Corral supporters fear Reyes growing nationwide strength and revolutionary disturbances if the contest continues. It is more than a year to the election.
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Mexico City
Diaz
Bernardo Reyes
Nuevo Leone
Ramon Corral
Reyes
Old Sailor Saves Flag in Hot Fire Rescue
George B. Bray, a retired United States Navy chief boatswain's mate, risked his life to save the American flag from a hotel staff on July 4 during a blaze in Epping New Hampshire. Bray, about 58, long service since 1884 and born in Boston, climbed the staff despite losing clothing papers and medals. The Navy department commended his bravery.
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Washington
Bray
Navy
Boston
Great Removal Sale of D Frutchman Opens New Store
Dry goods merchant D Frutchman advertises a vast stock sale to move to a larger store. The sale begins Saturday July 24 with the entire inventory of dry goods clothing and shoes offered at unmatched prices. The store will close today and Friday for preparations and price markdowns.
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D. Frutchman
Actress wounded in scuffle with sister in studio
Cleveland July 21. During a scuffle with her demented sister Mrs Eliza Warren the actress was stabbed three times. The engineer of the building broke down a studio room door and prevented a tragedy.
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Cleveland
Eliza Warren
Rooftop confession ties to life saving vow
A man recalls a perilous night on a roof garden and a life risking vow to save another. He describes a decisive moment marked by a revolver flash that sealed his determination. The exchange ends with a terse statement of completion.
Hundred Murders Claimed by Bandit Jikisi Killed by Troops
Manila reports Moro bandit chief Jikisi and all followers were killed in a July 5 battle at Jolo after he vowed to kill a hundred men. Lieutenant Joseph R. Baer of the Sixth Cavalry is praised for rescuing Lieutenant Arthur H. Wilson and killing Jikisi, with Baer also tallying three more outlaws.
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Jikisi
Manila
Jolo
Zamgoanga
Joseph R. Baer
Sixth Cavalry
Leiutenant
Arthur H. Wilson
Baer
Glidden Tour Half Complete with Half Cars Penalized
Council Bluffs July 21 With the Glidden tour half completed fifty per cent of the cars have now been penalized. The other half returning perfect scores to date. The touring cars still perfect are a White a Maxwell a Hargen Thomas two Premiums and two Pierces.
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Council Bluffs
White
Maxwell
Hargen
Thomas
Heth Regiment Encampment At St Simon A Remarkable Showing
A large Brunswick crowd watched the Fifth Georgia regiment encamp at St Simon. The Browns and Blues tested outpost duties and pier protection in a well received drill. Major Preston and Major Catron led battalions while Captain Hardaway supervised. Colonel Pomeroy praised the site health and encampment progress. Food supplies lag behind as vegetables run short and a minor bayonet injury to Sergeant Winn occurred. Special ferry service from St Simon aids Brunswick visitors. Captain Kemp and Lieutenant Milliken noted as officers of the day.
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Fifth
Georgia
St. Simon
Blues
Preston
Catron
Hardaway
Brunswick
Pomeroy
Frank Dunn
Winn
St. Simon Transit Company
Kemp
Atlanta
Milliken
Winder
Wall Street Market Opens With Lively Trading
New York July 21 opening stock dealings were lively with gains in most issues and some declines. Norfolk and Western rose while large fractions of U S Steel and American car fell. The market showed strength but price advances triggered selling to realize profits as Tinian Pacific reached a record 1991 2 before retreating. U S Steel faced pressure and dropped over a point weakening market tone.
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New York
Norfolk and Western
U. S. Steel
American Car
Tinian Pacific
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