Explosion kills three aboard Ben Read tanker party room
An explosion in the party room of the British tanker Ben Read in Rochester England on August 2 killed three men and injured several others. Authorities reported the blast occurred during a gathering aboard the vessel docked in the harbor. Police and fire crews investigated the cause as survivors received medical attention at local facilities. Local officials pledged to release more details as findings are confirmed.
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Rochester
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Rheiner and Elder Win Storm Sewer Contract
The A. E. Rheiner and Elder company received a 120560.50 dollar contract for building a storm sewer in Highland Park. The award was made this week by the city commission.
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A. E. Rheiner and Elder Company
Tighland Park
Delly Commission
Miss Finley Organizes Archery Club in San Antonio
Lancaster Texas native connected with Texas Military Institute announced Thursday a plan to organize an archery club in San Antonio. He expects city officials to designate suitable ground, with locations chosen by club officers after organization. Previous local efforts failed, but he aims to revive the sport’s long history as a clean recreation and warfare sport.
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Lancaster
Texas Military Institute
San Antonio
Tudy
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Sidney Laniee
Avebery
Mr. Lancaster
Ten Brooks Men Jump From Planes in Field Exercise
Ten Brooks field men shot into air from ten aim planes in two formations over the field Thursday morning. None of the ten paratroopers were harmed. About sixty more enlisted men at the field have requested permission to make jumps, officials say.
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