Government sale of 226 war ships sparks waste critique
A San Francisco firm bought 226 wooden war ships for 750 000, a fraction of their 300 million cost, provoking criticism of government sales practices and warnings about lost value, safety risks, and costs to taxpayers. The piece argues the vessels could still serve cargo, harbor work, or Pacific routes, and pins blame on bulk sale pricing and misaligned incentives.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Oregon
Moxden
Sttel
Mere
Loyal captain drags sinking ship to save salvaging cost
A German steamer Sagmnionle captain stayed aboard as the ship sank hoping to avoid salvage payments. He refused aid offers, believing he could reach port alone. Vessels arrived too late to save many passengers as the vessel lurched and went down.
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Alt Sea
Sagmnionle
Hves
Inter
English Women Campaigning for Parliament Support
The Wayland women form the Women’s Election Committee to back female candidates across parties except the Communists. They raise a central fund for campaigns and allow donors to earmark contributions for a specific party. The Duchess of Atholl eyes a seat amid rumors of the Lord Advocate’s Scottish vacancy.
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Associated Preas
London
Wayland
Taady Astor
Des Moines Sheriff Robb Seeks Equal Responsibility Laws
Association Press reports from Des Moines Iowa detail Sheriff Winifred Robb a former Rainbow Division chaplain who advocates ending the double standard in criminal justice He argues both men and women should be punished equally for crimes and cites a taxi driver case where a girl was jailed while the driver faced a fine Robb gained prominence last winter when he quit his church role over executions and says he will run to save laws supporting equal accountability in national law.
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Des Moines
168Th Infantry
Rainbow Division
Robb
Hare
Beliy
Duckling With Pineapple Dessert Delight From Miss Normand
Mabel Normand enjoys varied Mexican and Spanish dishes but favors a duckling with pineapple as a preferred item. The recipe pairs a roasted duckling stuffed with herb seasoned forcemeat, underdone roast, pineapple slices, and a butter substitute sauce with pineapple juice and stock for a mild finish.
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Mabel Normand
Mack Sennett
Suzanna
California
Miss Normand
Maryland Salutes Anita Stewart Aboard The Mary land
Anita Stewart visits the Mary land for a surprise aboard last week and poses for photos with a dimple cheeked fob. Norma and Constance Talmadge travel to Egypt after completing The Voice From the Minaret and East is West, aiming for future pictures with an Eastern atmosphere.
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Maryland
Anita Stewart
Ra¢ge of the Sea
C. G
Norma
Constance Talmadge
Egypt
Constance
Cleopatra
A Daily History Lessons of Notable Dates
Chronological list of historical events from 1745 to 1919 including Captain Vancouver’s voyage, deaths of Gabriel Richards and Alexander Slidell Mackenzie, the 1847 Mexican fortress Chapultepec siege, the 1919 Pacific Fleet review by President Wilson and Secretary Daniels, and other anniversaries and births.
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Vancouver
Gabriel Richards
Congress
Detroit
France
Chapultepec
Sind
Alexander Slidell Macklengie
U. S
Somers
Wilson
Daniela
Seattle
Birthday anniversaries of notable figures listed
General John J. Pershing Sir William Birdwood Ballington Becket Obadiah Gardner John Campbell Walter Ruether are noted as having birthdays on September 13 with ages ranging from 57 to 70. The item lists origins and roles of these figures including military and judicial positions.
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John J. Pershing
France
Linn County
Cuneral
Wiliam Birdwood
Maut Ballington Becoth
The
Volunteers of America
England
Obadiah Gardner
United States
Maine
Port Huron
Mich
John Campbell
Colorado Supreme Court
Monroe Cquity
Ind
Walter H. Ruether
September Morns Advent Signals First Cool Weather
The article notes September Morn brought a harbinger of cool weather and urges gathering last winter supplies. It describes a transition to a warm Indian Summer and hints at a chilly winter, with the Rio Grande described as dry on one side and wet on the other. Farmers expect rain to revive dry soils and grasses for fall planting and cattle ranges.
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Rio Grande
Fulton screens praised for lasting home defense in Laredo
Clarence Jefferies urges residents to choose Fulton screens claiming patented lock frame wiring secures the screen and outperforms home-made builds. He touts long service in the city with many screens giving satisfaction after ten years of use.
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Laredo
Fulton
Clarence Jefferies
Fernet Branca Arrives From Milan For Sale
Notice notes arrival in Milan of Fernet Branca described as a universal medicinal laxative and tonic. It is promoted by leading Italian scientists and offered for sale by John Bruni at 8-18-1m.
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Milan
Italy
Scout Band to Play at Royal Theater Benefit
The Boy Scout Band will perform tonight at the Royal Theater for a benefit and again tomorrow night at the kermesse in Nuevo Laredo.
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Royal Theater
Kermesse
Nuevo Laredo
New Combination Pumper Demonstrates Fire Dept Efficiency
An alarm at 10 this morning sent firefighters to Scott Street and Santa Clotilde Avenue where a three room frame dwelling owned by Mrs. Ortiz was ablaze. The new combination pumper responded quickly and flooded the scene with several streams, saving part of the house and its contents and stopping a roof fire on the neighboring home.
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Fourth Ward
Scott Street
Santa Clotilde Avenue
Ortiz
Oil operators prepare to push Laredo district development
Within thirty days major oil interests led by Col Humphries and the J K Hughes Development Co plan to begin development in the Laredo district. Several leases and acreage deals are expected as New York interests aim to close leases in Webb and Zapata counties. Drilling at Wormeser No 1 paused near 2000 feet while Moon well continues toward depth.
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Texas
Colonel Humphries
Laredo
Col. Humphries
J. K. Hughes Development Co
J. K. Hughes Development. Co
Community Oil Association
Leonard Haynes
Villa
Zapata
New York
Webb County
Mexia
Kosse Fielda
Tarédo
Miranda
Zapata County
Wormser
Moon
Montrose gets telephone service linking to Laredo
Local notices reveal Montrose will gain extended telephone service from Laredo signaling improved local and long distance connectivity. Other items list home beauty services, groceries, farm animals for sale, paving and painting ads, and upcoming community events including a Jamaica fundraiser in Nuevo Laredo.
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Montrose
Laredo
Sterling Grocery
Eistetter Invents Cementing Device for Oil Wells
A Mexican patent filed by Leo Eistetter of Laredo along with Walter J. Smith and Tom Maddox describes an improved cementing method for oil wells. The system includes a measuring weight to track cement placement and depth, allows pressure-based measurements, and aims to save time and keep work cleaner. Trials are planned with major companies, with eventual U.S. and international patents anticipated.
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Tampico
Mexico
Leo F. Eistetter
Laredo
Leo Eistetter
Mr. Eistetter
Walter J. Smith
Tom Maddox
Bistetter
United States
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Julius Kerbeck
We express sincere thanks to kind friends who assisted during the illness and death of our mother and grandmother, the late Mrs. Julius Kerbeck, and to those who sent flowers to the funeral. Mrs. Joaquin Sanchez and family.
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Julius Kerbeck
Joaquin Sanchez
San Antonio Team to Play Laredo This Weekend
San Antonio plans to send a squad of top semi professional players to Laredo for three games Friday Saturday and Sunday. The visiting All Stars aim to wrest the Laredos title after prior attempts to take it away failed.
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San Antonio
Laredos
Laredo
All Stars
Milmos
Teachers Institute Focuses On Aims Of School Training
Regular session opens with Supt. Christen in charge. Miss Clara Parker lectures on The Five Aims of School Training and effective lesson procedures. Teachers split into high school, grammar, and primary groups for term planning. A second convocation ends with review and songs led by Mrs. Travis Bruce Bunn.
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Teachers’ Institute
Christen
Clara M. Parker
Pershing's 2nd Birthday Highlighting Historic Milestones
Today reports mark Gen John J Pershing turning two years old in a commemorative note. The 75th anniversary of Chapultepec’s capture by US forces is recalled as Democrats in Georgia name their primary ticket. Gov Thomas W Hardwick seeks renomination facing Clifford Walker. Delegates from across the US and ten foreign nations gather in Pittsburgh for the Coal Mining Institute of America convention. International Association of Identification holds its eighth annual convention in Boston with fingerprint experts and top detectives attending.
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John J. Pershing
Chapultepec
Democrats
Georgia
Thomas W. Hardwick
Clifford Walker
United States
Pittsburgh
Coal Mining Institute of America
International Association of Indentification
Boston
Community leadership training week expands at Stanford
San Francisco Calif Sept 13 the experiment offering courses in community leadership at Leland Stanford Jr University proved successful last year and will be repeated this year beginning next Monday and continuing through the week The university the League of Pacific Municipalities the California Commercial Secretaries Association and the American City Bureau cooperate in arranging the curriculum and will supervise the week of training The aim is to prepare men and women to serve as community leaders with broad opportunities across California.
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San Francisco
Calif
Leland Stanford, Jr. University
League of Pacific Municipalities
California Commercial Secretaries Association
American City Bureau
California
Laredo Special Ad Campaign Heads to October Issue
Miss Renfro advertising manager of The Pathfinder is in the city preparing the Laredo Special for October. City ministers contribute church articles and membership rolls while local businesses are urged to buy space to promote Laredo across the Lone Star State.
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Renfro
The
Pathfinder
Laredo
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