Millionaire yacht in bold rescue at sea links Astor and Miss Force
The Noma rescued five men from the sloop Zingara after a midnight sinking off Indian Neck. Col. John Jacob Astor and his fiancée Miss Made line Force were aboard on deck during the perilous launch and lifeboat recoveries as Captain Richard Roberts piloted the Noma through a west northwest gale and heavy seas.
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Col
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Madeline Force
Colonel Astor
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Newport
Horton’s Point
Associated Press Today
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Col. J. J. Astor
Dutch Island
New Haven
Indian Neck
Astor
France
Zingara
Mr. Astor
Miss Force
Rescue Efforts Play Out On Long Island Sound
Wireless reports indicate the yacht Zingara sank off Horton's Point after a squall near Indian Neck. The crew of five fought to pump water as the Noma under Colonel John Jacob Astor and Miss Madeline Force aided with a rocket signal and electric searchlight.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
Horton's Point
Long Island Sound
John Jacob Astor
Colonel Astor
Miss Madeline Force
Newport
Astor
Miss Force
Indian Neck
Navy Doctor Detached for Philippines Duty
Dr. E L Jones of the United States navy recruiting station in Houston has been detached and ordered to the Philippines for duty.
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Houston
Tex
E. L. Jones
United States Navy
Philippines
Carrizo Springs Girl Dies at Seventeen
Grace D. Askew, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Askew, died at 4 30 p m Thursday in Carrizo Springs Texas.
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Carrizo Springs
Tex
Grace D. Askew
J. W. Askew
Oil War in Texas Appears Certain
Houston August 19 With Pierce Fordyce Oil association Magnolia Petroleum and other Texas headquartered giants pushing hard for business across borders indications point to a brewing oil war. Activity at company centers has surged as Gates illness and death looms over Texas partners.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Texas Company
Pierce-Fordyce Oil Association
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Texas
Mexico
Gates
Atwood Plans 106 Mile Flight Toward New York Today
Aviator Harry N. Atwood aims to add 106 miles to his cross country record by flying from Erie to Buffalo after a leg from Swarthville, Pennsylvania. He recounts near disasters from fierce lake winds and a 400 foot drop, stressing caution as he continues toward Rochester and Coney Island.
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Harry N. Atwood
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Coney Island
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New York State
Cleveland
Governor Colquitt submits nineteen new subjects for legislation
Governor Colquitt sent nineteen additional subjects for local legislation to the Texas legislature in a morning message. The proposes amendments to Galveston Longview and Sherman city charters and a charter for McKinney. One recommendation seeks power for cities to condemn and impound water in public streams for public use. The message arrived before noon as the Senate was not in session.
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Longview
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McKinney
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Senate
Tony
Terrell Sparks House Row Over Contempt Case
In Austin on August 19 the Texas House heatedly debated Representative Chester Terrells resolution to compel W J McDonald sergeant at arms of the senate election investigating committee to show cause why he should not be held in contempt The row included Buchanan of Washington County Fitzhugh Hill of Denton and Brownlee of Madison The session also featured Col George W Brackenridge declaring a pro prohibition contribution of 1627 70 to be used in Bexar county and denying any other funds were spent.
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Austin
Tex
Chester Terrell
W. J. McDonald
Senate Election Investigating Committee
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Buchanan
Washington County
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Wahrmund
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McDonald
Fitzhugh Hill
Denton
Brownlee
Madison
George W. Brackenridge
San Antonio
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Bexar County
Jake A. Smith
Govalle
Travis County
Local Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Local forecast calls for tonight and Sunday to fall with cooler temperatures across San Antonio and surrounding areas. Winds light, skies partly cloudy with a chance of light showers possible. Highs near seasonal norms and lows dipping into cooler ranges overnight.
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San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather observations for several cities show mixed conditions
At 8 a m temperatures range from 56 to 72 with winds from southeast to northwest. Chicago and Kansas City expect showers while St Louis Milwaukee New York Boston and Washington show clear skies and variable winds. Sunday fairs anticipated in most locations.
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Kansas City
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Boston
Washington
AP leased wire into San Antonio not carried by others
The claim that the AP wire into San Antonio is aired by any paper other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and has no basis in fact. The statement underscores that only the Light carries the full or partial AP feed in the area.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Newa
Basla
Gold Discovered in Texas County Near Alpine
Reports from Alpine Texas indicate a strike of rich gold bearing ore along the Brews ter and Jeff Davis counties twelve miles from Alpine. Historical records note mines in the area once produced gold and the find is described as well authenticated.
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Texas
Alpine
Brewster County
Associated Press
Tex
Brewster
Jeff Davis Counties
Court Rules Witnesses Must Answer in Election Probe
In Galveston Texas the fifty sixth district court ruled habeas corpus petitioners B Adovne and Walter Gresham must respond to summons to testify before the state senate investigating committee about the July 22 prohibition election. Judge Robert G Street opened the hearing with Cullen Thomas and Senator H W Vaughan representing the committee and the relators represented by J B Stubbs. The decision was announced after lengthy arguments in the habeas corpus cases.
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Tex
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Fifty-Sixth District Court
B. Adovne
Walter Gresham
State Senate
Cullen Thomas
Dallas
H. W. Vaughan
Texarkana
J. B. and Co
J. Stubbs
Rioters Shot by Troops in Llanelli Wales During Rail Strike
Four rioters were shot by troops in Llanelli Wales as violence surged amid a railway strike. Two died at once and two others later died, with the mob attempting to halt an incoming train despite the riot act and police efforts. The London district reported limited rioting and a generally tranquil mood as negotiations continued.
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