Ship Sinks as Rescue Boat Leaves
A vessel sinks after listing heavily to port as rescue boats depart. Passengers and crew aboard the Ventura are reported in excellent condition while a dramatic rescue unfolds miles off the regular lines. The Norwegian freighter Penywyrn sighted the stricken ship but avoided transferring passengers to reduce danger. The Matsa liner Veniven escorted to safety, while a heavy sea hampers continued lifeboat operations.
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Penywyrn
Umiger
Nererally
Matsa
Sumer
Pari
O Vesgels
Eric
Wee
Rinkingsbury Aieameil
Internal Pile Remedy Promises Quick Lasting Relief
A medical pitch touts THESE as a complete internal pile remedy that allegedly ends pain and bleeding. It claims rapid, permanent relief through an internal medicine, with a money back guarantee if no improvement, urging patients to obtain from their own doctor via a rigid refund policy.
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Veouhardi
Map of Proposed By Pass Route Around Los Angeles
A historic map outlines a by pass route around the city business district. It shows proposed openings along Dirango to Water and Fourth to Navarro with heavy lines for major widenings.
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L. A
Dirango
Water
Navarro
Ventura Shipwreck Aftermath Delays Rescue Efforts
A Tahiti liner sank after a cyclone attack near Rarotonga Cook Islands with 104 aboard, including two infants. The Ventura rescued survivors, transferring them to the Norwegian steamer Penybegn, but heavy seas hindered evacuations. The Tahiti vanished beneath the waves as bulkheads failed and the vessel sank.
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Dintat van Prandeen
Wen
Penybegn
Ite
Yumips
Rarotonga
Cook Islands
Abi
Mileyava
Taniti
Ivan Dlelayers
Tago Paps
Tahiti
San Francisco
New Zealand
Radlio
Miniature Golf Urged for Veterans in Hospital
In Washington a proposal to the Veterans Bureau by Disabled American Veterans urges installing miniature golf at veterans hospitals. The plan aims to aid disabled service men, with focus on tuberculosis and nervous complaints, highlighting the sport as therapeutic and morale-boosting.
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Wasrington
D. C
Aue
Midadeacon
Veterans’ Bureau
Jlinabled
American Veterans
Veterans
Peterang
Nit
Rail Extension Denied in Texas Plan Faces Setback
A proposed eight mile rail extension from Bringer to San Anarlo in Texas was rejected today by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The ruling blocks the project spearheaded by Athlene and Howthren, subsidiaries of the Murcourhanette syaslam, citing environmental and route concerns. Local officials and workers affected by potential construction voiced disappointment as regulators upheld the denial.
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Wahxtitroton
D. C
Ang. IA
Athlene and
Howthren -Rallens
Murcourhanettte Syaslam
Inters
Bringer
San Anarlo Iboth Pointe
Texas
Death Probe Unfolds After House Fire Mystery
A fire at a house led to a homicide inquiry as two men entered the residence with a dequily and pain hove rende. A roll of $45 and a farewell note were found beside the body later moved to Ride Undertaking for burial in New Braunfels.
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Clove Range
Howse
New Braunfels
Hoover Returns to Study Relief Efforts in War-Torn Era
President Hoover arrives in Washington after a weekend at the Virginia camp where recreation gave way to renewed study of relief efforts. Col. Charles A. Maddox joins at the mountain lodge, marking further focus on industrial aid and national welfare policy amid postwar conditions.
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Hoover
Washington, D. C
Virginie Camp
Col
Charles
Mountain Lodge
Asiati
Induatry
San Salvador Urges Prohibition Movement Parade
A San Salvador action plans a prohibition movement rally urging stricter control measures. The event targets community outrage and features banners by local residents and supporters of the effort.
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San Salvador
Columbus
Sehnol
Wynor
Get Milk Petition Seeks Local Milk Pasteurization Change
A petition presented to city commissioners asks for stricter milk processing rules, proposing pasteurization standards and limiting butter additions. S. F. Broelinn and the Committee Gream eries back a 40 minute pasteurization requirement and local handling of all milk manipulation.
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Terawiq
W. A. Kitgs
Elix
Gas Breaks Down Wichita Aviators
In Wichita Kul Aug 18 1907 a gas break in the airship Wichita Aviators piloted by Charles Lanier and Wf O Trudd forced a dome emergency. After less than 12 hours aloft the craft was brought down for repairs and is expected to fly again tomorrow once fixes are completed.
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Wichita
Kul
Tse
Charles Lanier
Wf. O. Trudd
Domearle
oRnneling
Tree crushes car killing couple on Oregon road
At Astonia Oregon yesterday a tree four feet in diameter fell across a highway and crushed the automobile in which 19 year old TH Kaplan and his sister Celia BJ Kaplan from Portland were riding. Both were killed instantly in the accident reported by local authorities.
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Kaplan
Celia
Traffic Plan Outlined For Downtown Streets In City Report
The Light presents the second in a series on the city plan board work. The downtown traffic study weighs widening Main Avenue from Houston to Commerce and arcading ideas to improve flow by linking arterials. Cost sharing with property owners is urged, with careful budgeting. plans include new lanes, open spaces at intersections, and potential openings of several streets to ease congestion.
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The
Light
San Antoniars
City Plan Board
Booth
Arieries
Jeato
Houston
Commerce
Iso Voul Lo Mulorosaty Jong
Coulreverss
San Antonio
Mouston
Cain
Oity
Deudnd
Alee
Ti. Kincaid
Weal Elie Plan
Beause
Durango Lyhlening
Durango
Dean Cld
Laren
Guilleag
Woodward
Arerinoga
Arvinegin
Alamaly
Water Street
Lear “Fitte Interewi
Howi
Fourth Streets
Fourth 1
Lexington Avenue
Navarro
Rom
Perez
Tarcon Jininis
Perea
Duranga
AM Pasy
cMlAnio
Mari
Thomasplaza
Travis Path
Nacogdoche
Crockett
Nacogdoches
Fourth
South St. Mars's
Navecra
30000 Veterans Attend Convention
Veterans of the Spanish American War gather in Philadelphia for the third annual convention and auxiliary organizations begin their official activities as the event opens in the city. The large turnout signals strong participation from postwar veterans groups.
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Piuladelelia
Philadphia
AK Strong
Ani
Jugoslav Guards Shoot Two Men in Albania Incident
Report describes Jugoslav guards shooting two men described as deserters near Ay nije. The fragmentary text names Albanian involvement and omits clear context or outcomes.
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Jugoslav
Van Identified as Boynton Slayer in City Cafe Shooting
A suspect was identified by witnesses at West Tionstin Street cafe Sunday night as the slayer of Ted Boynton. The arrest followed a police investigation linking the same car to an earlier street robbery. Police found a gun on the bus that connected to the crime scene.
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Honor Allen
GE. Johnson
Ky Kelly
Vetewrivex
Hallows
Boynton
Severnd
Anu Deren
City Rejects Ballot Move in Governor’s Race Debate
San Antonio city commissioners debated a resolution urging city employees to express their civic will in the November governor’s race between Ferguson and Sterling. The measure, saw as guidance for workers, faced opposition from Mayor and others who argued the council should not discuss state elections during a city meeting.
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San Antonio
Saturnys Adiguel
Afiriam A. Ferguson
Ross Sterling
Anil
Allott Mayer Chambers
Sterling
Park Camm
State Lishivay Department
Wightay Commission
Glen San Antonio
Tobin Kaps
Charen Tobin
Stoelingate
iMareigan
Wright
Wglusuy’ Commission
Hels
Ils
Council
Jose
League of Nations
Fragmented Read of a Will in The Will of Senator
A garbled OCR reading mentions a dramatic will and land of Winsew with mixed phrases about charity and tolerance toward all races and creeds. It references a senator and a vow seen as expressive of broader hopes, though the text is unclear and fragmented.
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Tahot
Calle
Exenator
Balushistan Revolt Report Sparks Regional Alarm
A London Evening News summary reports a serious revolt in Balushistan with government troops sent to Shirazo faced a rebel assault. The account notes 180 troops engaged, with unclear outcomes and ongoing tensions in the disputed region amid calls for political change.
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London
Shiva
Istan
Stato
Shirazo
Vague San Francisco Court Hearing Mentions Warren K Islings
A garbled 1840 San Francisco legal note references Warren K. Islings in a court hearing about a vardon request. It hints at witness statements and testimony, with other names like Charles M. Fikert and Ruppert involved, and mentions possible bomb blast context and prison interviews.
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SAN Prancisco
Warren K. Islings
Mooney
Billings
Felmy Prizan
Rheumatic Relief Ad Promises Quick Comfort
An old advertisement touts Verex and Nu lenper seed as safe fast relief for rheumatism, lumbago, and neuralgia criticizing pain without side effects. It urges readers to try Nuariro and mentions a limited offer with a boxed product for immediate use.
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Actatira
Oisntes
Bneter Ackrii
Tess
Serta
Wehners
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