Olympic glory at Hearst Ranch as California hosts final events
Aug 15 Hearst Ranch San Simeon Calif reports triumphs in the Olympic cone tests. Helens Madteon of Seattle won a race and set a ward record. California crews dominated the eight oared championship amid speeches, gratitude to organizers Willam May Garland and Zack Farmer, and notes on press and paper shipments for Hearst publications.
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Hearst Ranch
San Simeon
Calif
Uncle Gam
Helens Madteon
Seattle
Los Abgdes
California
Willam May Garland
Zack J! Farmer
Antwerp
Bes
H. C. Davis
America
Califorta
Relief Sent Aumele ds Victing Relief Sent
A Gulf Coast hurricane left at least twenty five dead as rescue and relief workers aid isolated towns from Sabine to Velasco. Names of the dead include John Baggett near Angleton and Lon Hudgins of Oyster Creek, with many others listed and more injured. Emergency rations, blankets, and clothing are being distributed by Red Cross chapters in Angleton and Houston as rescue efforts continue and a hospital is established.
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Houdston
Texas
Sabine
Sesdrict
John Baggett
Angleton
Edward
Lon") Hudgins
Sam P. Hudgins
Oyster Creek
M. F. Brianne
William Dackson
Atgleton
H. E. Gienecks
West Columbia
Ruby Beay
Angletari
Constably Henry
Rosie Buggs
Beulah Suegs
QO. V. Reed
Sugge
Martha Morris
Brazoria
P. Sennett
Velasco
Frontport
Mary Pane Negress
West
Gotumbia
Henrietta Jones
Sweeney
Geraldine Jones
Ewre- Mey
Jock
Clute
L. Reese Sr
Hawkins
Rossengale
Fishesman
Hosking
Allice
Sven Morales
South Deer Island
West Hay
Morales
Pedro
Nelief
Angieton
Aagie Lake
AL Angleton
Freeport
Red Cross
Houston
Atsonal
tts @t Louis
Shanid
Weather Forecast San Antonio and vicinity
Weather forecast indicates partly cloudy weather for San Antonio and nearby areas. Monday night and Tuesday show low temperatures around 75 degrees and highs near 93 degrees with light to moderate southerly winds. Sunday highs about 87 and Monday low around 76. East Texas expects partly cloudy conditions Monday night and Tuesday with light to fresh southerly winds on the coast. West Texas: partly clear with probable showers in the Panhandle Monday night and Tuesday. Additional weather details on page 2.
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San Antonio
West Texas
Panhandle
Milkman Made Noiseless in Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents complain they cannot sleep as milk wagons wake at night. Firms replace horse hooves with rubber shoes and use pneumatic tires. drivers receive rubber-lined bottle carriages to quiet the routes.
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Minneapolis
Women Endurance Flight Second Attempt Near Miss Record
Valley Stream N Y report states two women Mra Erances Mataalig and Mrs Lobise Fhiden attempted a second endurance flight to beat the 122 hour 20 minute world record set by Bobby Trout and Edis May Cooper. A powder puff delay nearly caused a crisis before takeoff.
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Valley Stream
N. WM
Aum
Mra
Erances Mataalig
Lobise Fhiden
Bobby Trout
Edis May Cooper
Woman's Slaying Blamed on Negro Suspect in Natchez
Natchez Mississippi dispatch reports authorities blame the slaying of Jane Starget Merrill on a negro who she refused to employ. The suspect, George Pearliey alias Lawrence Williams, was killed resisting arrest at Pine Bluff Arkansas. His widow took the body to Chicago for burial. Sheriff Roberts said the suspect had been positively identified as the murderer.
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Natchez
Miss
Jane Starget Merrill
George Pearliey
Lawrence Williams
Pine Blvff
Ark
Chicago
C. P. Roberts
Dry Enforcement to Be Continued Across Nation
Washington reports that power and private organizations back efforts to elect congressional members this fall who will reflect their views. Attorney General Mitchell intends no relaxation in federal prohibition enforcement. Circulars were sent to department chiefs outlining this policy move.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Mitchell
oil well allowable likely cut to 42 barrels
D Parker director of the oil and gas division of the Texas railroad commission said today the daily per well allowable in the Eagle Texas field probably would be reduced to 42 barrels in an order effective tomorrow. The present allowable is 44 barrels.
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Austin
R D. Parker
Oil and Gal
Texas Ratirobd Commission
Enel Texas, Mi
Weather Delays Stratosphere Hop in Zurich
In Zurich on August 16 Prof Angiate Piconi announced possible vote to start Wednesday on a projected ascent to the stratosphere. Unfavorable weather conditions will prevent an ascent.
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Zurion
Switzerland
Angiate Piconi
Bald
Employment Up In California Across State, Aug 18
San Francisco reported the state’s employment rose in the latest figures, with the labor commission noting gains in several sectors. The release outlined increases in jobs compared with prior months, signaling a growing economy across California.
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California
San Francisco
Gunn
Atin
Fear and murder case in Miami linked to Clarke affair
In Miami a murder trial reveals fear voiced by Haden Clarke over his affair with Mrs. J M Keith Miller as Captain W N Lancaster returns to the city. Witness Vladimir Virrick testifies Clarke feared trouble, while other testimony on the autopsy, hair and pistol details is presented by Dr Donald Gane and chemist Charles Morgat.
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Miami
Pla
Agb
W. N. Lancaster
Haden Clarke
J. M. Keith-Miller
Fla
Lria
Virtick
Clarke
Virrick
Keith Miller
Prutert
James Enrico
Lancaster
St. Louis
Keith-Miller
Carlier
Donald Gane
Albert H. Hamilton
Auburn
Charles Morgat
Mian City
Roads Barricaded to Block Strikers at Taylorville
Taylorville was transformed into an armed camp as about 1600 deputized men guarded all roads into town to deter striking coal miners from entering. The barricades resembled a siege, with authorities aiming to prevent any disruption from the labor action.
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Taylorville
Christian
Pajamas Transform Into Formal Gown in Zip Exhibit
In Chicago on August 18 a fashion feature showed pajamas evolving into evening wear with a hidden zipper that converts lounging garments into a full circular skirt gown. A distinctive headpiece completed the outfit as a love cap accessory.
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Milady
Plea to Jurisdiction Denied in Lichtenberger Case
A military court's opening Tuesday denied a plea to the court's jurisdiction in the holdup and bank robbery case of Lieutenant Lichtenberger. Defense argued prejudice and lack of authority, while Maj. Martin and Col. Tyner testified on charges and recommended penalties. Prosecution challenged the court president Brig. Gen. Rockenbach and member Brig. Gen. Howland, proceedings continued.
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Courtmartinl
Liewt
BH. C. Lichtenberger
Schertz Btat
Co. P
Tyner
D. Rockenbach
C. R. Howland
Olympic runners jailed after Mooney protest at closing ceremony
Six activists in Olympic Stadium, four men and two women, were arrested during the closing ceremony as they carried Free Tom Mooney signs. They raced onto the arena track minutes before the parade, prompting boos from spectators and prompting guards to escort them away to jail.
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Los Angeles
Tom Mooney
Kidnap Trio Freed NM Deputy Story and Flight Links
Deputy Sheriff Joe Johns of Carlsbad NM escaped a 12 hour, 1000 mile abduction by an 11 year old girl and two men, then walked into the sheriff's office to report he was kidnapped. Authorities pursued the trio, who had fled toward Texas, with possible ties to a pair of murders in San Antonio.
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Joe Johns
Carlsbad
Johns
Gir
West Texas
New Mexico
Baun Johns
Barrett Place
Albert Hausser
Wi x Farm
San Antonio
D. J. Markley
Almenea Markley
Harlandale
Markley
Honey
Atere
Jenna
Wink
Texas
Kermit
Piute
Big Lake
San Angela
Gonday
Jonas
Vance- Jackson
Sao Antonio
Fenmen
Cit
America Becomes More Airminded
Washington reports rising interest in air transport as the Commerce Department records for the first six months of 1987 show U S air services covering 22,201,495 miles carrying 217,274 passengers and 441,197 pounds of express freight from January to July.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commierce
United States
Express
Dry Force Officials Back Hoover for Re election
Washington August report says the executive committee of the dry allied forces will support President Hoover’s bid for another term despite opposition to the prohibition policy. Dr Daniel A Poling, chair man of the allied forces, announced the claim of 1 5 million members in the city’s largest organization.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
Dry Allied Forces
Daniel A. Poling
Allied Forces
North Dakota Wheat Strike Draws Farmers Into Holding Pattern
BISMARCK ND August 19 The North Dakota wheat strike begins with supporters predicting thousands of farmers will hold back their grain until prices reach ten bushels per acre, signaling a coordinated market action.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Desirable Rooms Advertised for Rent in Local Directory
Apartment and room rental listings show multiple units with monthly prices from 29 to 320 dollars. Advertisements mention contact names such as Mary and Crocker, with various addresses and amenities. the fragmented OCR notes indicate many rooms available, short-term to monthly terms, and a rental directory awaiting inquiries.
Texas Supreme Court Likens Primary Ban Ruling
Austin Aug 15 The Texas Supreme Court dismissed a certified question on whether the Texas Democratic Party could exclude Negroes from its primaries. It ruled the question abstract and not before the court since affected parties were not present. The case traces a long debate over party member qualifications and Negro voting rights in Democratic primaries.
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Austin
Texas Supreme Court
Texas Democratic Party
Bexar County
District
Supreme Court
C. A. Hooker
San Antonio Negro
District Court
Fourth Court of Olivi Appeals
Court of Civil Appeals
Thomas B Greenwood
Actin Wen
Texas
United States Supreme Court
el Paso
United States Supreme Eourt
Case Returns to Fourth Court Action Review
A judicial note indicates the case returns to the Fourth Court for further action after a prior dismissal or notation. Details remain unclear due to fragmented archival text, but the entry confirms continued proceedings and court involvement. Further page context would specify parties, docket, and outcome.
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Ty Ring Peatures Syn
David E. Towne
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Hearst
Hearst Magazines
Cosmopoli Jian
Good Housekeeping
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Harvard
Bsn Francisco Examiner
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Willy
Italy
Canada
Great Britain
Ualy
San Diego
Beatie
Wood
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Portland
Ore
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Mooney
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Jal
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Apnetmonte
Hosen Rta Avuttalta
Mary Uann
Crocker
Fee
Hoverin
Choles
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Vengor
Padina
Strek
Muni
Trenton
Manthy
Thorman
Slorra
High Court
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