San Antonio Women Aid Veterans in 1911 Taxi Ride Tale
A fragmentary report recalls seven San Antonio women in 1911 hosting soldiers with lemonade and sandwiches. Sgt Denny O'Brien and Sgt William Hare, both retiring, recounted service memories and inspired a Washington cab ride led by Ray Rose from Washington to Charleston then through Florida and Texas, costing about 269 dollars. The journey highlighted camaraderie and a desire for new work as July heat sweltered.
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Wasington
D.C
O'Brien
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Hamey
Aleety
City Cab Company
Washington
Charleston
Jourhey
Roce
Highroad Calls to German Women on Labor Front Travel
German women are increasingly affected by the wanderhisl. The Women's Bureau of the German Labor Front notes that among over five million Germans who joined the Strength Through Joy vacation trips, 42.95 percent were women.
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Morehan
Labor Front
Limit on foreign films in Reich set at 175 yearly
Berlin Aug 13. Dr Joseph Goebbels announces a quota of 175 foreign films may be imported into Germany each year. All films intended for exposure to Germany will be subject to censorship by the censors.
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Paul Revere Desk Hidden by Tourist Sparks Cache Hunt
In Boston a diary like scene unfolds as curious visitors flood Paul Revere’s State Street shop. A fragile mahogany desk once belonging to Revere is moved to a secure room outside the city to protect his nautical instruments from damage amid the stampede of sightseers.
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New corn crop unlikely. relief moves swing into action
Washington Aug 11 The government estimates the 1936 corn crop will be the smallest in 50 years, at 1 439 130 000 bushels. Officials including Secretary Wallace press relief plans as Roosevelt mulls tariff changes. Wheat production also forecast lower than 1926‑32 averages amid drought concerns. Fort Worth Aug 11 Deputy Sheriff A B Carter, 44, takes over after Sheri Gay Smith’s death. commissioners authorize the appointment to fill the unexpired term and fund partial salary redirection to relatives.
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Wallace
Roosevelt
Fort Worth
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Sheri Gay
Smith
Tarrant County
Escape at Iowa Hospital for the Insane Fire
Fire destroyed the Iowa Hospital for the Insane last night, with 15 patients believed to have escaped. Hospital director Dr Leonard Risline estimated damages around 200000 dollars and said 1595 inmates were safely moved as guards hurried them from the burning wing.
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Towa
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Iowa Hospital
Leonard Risline
Amsing
Market collapse hits Fulton fish market in New York
The 66 year old Fulton fish market in Mantalian's lower East Ride collapsed early today and sank into the Fast river, shaking the city’s fish trade and prompting emergency responses.
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Fulton
Mantalian
Lower East Ride
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