Freight Experts Seek Postponement On Texas Rates
A meeting of freight experts from various Texas cities will be held in Waco on Friday to discuss the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling on the Shreveport case. The ruling would set two freight rates and two classifications for Texas, with the ICC meeting in Washington likely to hear a petition for postponement of effective duties. Louisiana shipping interests led by LS Towkett of San Antonio were notified by the Dallas Chamber to attend, as arrangements were being made.
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Texas
Waco
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shreveport
Tex
Tnterstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Wico
Etinic
Texig
Towkett
Sam Antonin
Pallas
Chamber of Commierce
Creasant
Hob
Elson
Uwe Patrtyere
San Antonio
Raverison
Relief for Nervous Dyspepsia Promoted in Ad Fragment
An OCR fragment touts Horstonts Add Phosphate as welcome relief for nervous dyspepsia with references to stomach nausea and sick headache. The garbled ad copy mentions parents and a father, suggesting generic health claims and reader testimonials without clear names or dates.
Galveston Storm Witness Narrates Destruction and Rescue
Graton, vice president of West Texas tank, recounts Galveston hurricane aftermath including improvised refuges for residents and damage to hotels. He notes about 10000 sheltered and estimates 199 dead with care for pestilence and sanitation, praising police and Fort Crockett soldiers for orderly response. Galveston recovers while Houston shows heavier impact.
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SB. Graton
West ‘Texas Tank
Tenet
Wumyrins
Galverton
Sto Antonio
San Antonio
Me Graton
Meday
Adi Mts
Che
Ubes
Hadik
Balveston
Galveston
Houston
Hougton
Gelyton
Galvez
Gulf
Galveston Island
Fort Crovkett
Texas City
Fort Sam Houston
Fragmented OCR News Item About Local Figure
An unclear OCR passage mentions a local figure and events tied to a place, with fragmented phrases and misspelled names. The readable portions reference a person associated with a location and possible activities or roles, but details are obscured by garbled text.
Rob Banks Foiled by Prowling Posse in Tiny County
A local plot to rob a bank near Ingaville and Bay Sea was halted as a posse formed by County officers and residents pursued masked suspects believed to be Mexican bandits. Deputies and soldiers guarded key offices while the sheriff requested National Guard support to restore order amid ongoing tension and security concerns.
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Basle
Welly
Amlie
Ingaville
Ruatai
Bank
Minin
Atice
Caesar Kldury
Bay Sea
Local Names Mentioned at Gunter and Menger in Texas
A garbled list of personal names and places appears, centering on Gunter, Menger, Uvalde, Kenedy, Victoria, and Austin Texas. The note references visitors, registrations, and appearances at local spots including the Gunter Hotel and Menger Hotel with several named individuals and families.
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Suisun
Sunsna
Biuaha
Pantie
Uvalde
Fecates
Kisinoh
Haweyiayy
He Menger
AL Maloy
Tragile
Goter Kyeseli
Kenedy
Mise Daley Smnaiye
Plore
Anthony
Anil
Bendorle
Tex
Heries
Armatvane
Armatrong
Jase McMoliall
Victoria
Raver
Seglae
Gunter
Rewer
Monteres
Menger
Lorena
Shamans Tea
Seamiang
Nate Artivale
Austin
Miss Fivay Palen
Fanveatow Arstveu
Rex
Birth Record Notes English Names and Addresses in August
Fragmented birth record shows names and addresses in August with references to Kenwood Santa Rosa Avenue and 284 North, and mentions of Einar Cletkinney and Mrs. E. B. Hays. The text is garbled with stray phrases about gratitude and travel, reflecting a miscellaneous archival clipping.
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Ustigtlona
Santa Rosa Avenue
Ind
Hays
Nesta Avenues
Mtr
Ava
Einar Cletkinney
San Antonio Favored as Army Camp Site
War Department weighs keeping Second Division near Texas border with San Antonio as top choice for a camp. Reports say Galveston and Texas City await decision while border proximity and port access drive preference. Local Chamber of Commerce and county officials pledge cooperation as officials study optimal site options.
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Haushung Anain
Corps Ghistland
Angilas
Mabry
Divistat
Hee
Sbavtson
Ruy Fan
Kah Antemle
Pliteo
Chirber of Commerce
Eligaint County
Ithogilios
Bell Wasi
Jing Sin Antonio
Mexico
Won't Give Up Baby Says She Needs Work and Baby
A San Antonio woman, a healthy young nurse, pleads for a chance to work while keeping her baby. She explains she cannot give up the infant, hopes to find employment at local facilities but faces rules that prevent her from working with a child. She cites German and English skills and desires to care for children or perform nursing duties.
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San Antonio
Ste
Asylum
Diamond Institute
Travie
Perry Seeks Bid Specs For Federal Building Repairs
Nathaniel Perry, supervising official for federal buildings, plans to forward repair specifications for the Ban Antouin project after inspecting the site in San Antonio. Armistead of the post Mauler Armistead committee said bids would be requested once the documents arrive, with work expected to begin soon.
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Fabluy Ty
Armistead
Nathaniel Perry
United States
San Antonio
Fee
Perry
Usaide
England Prepares for German Invasion Warned by Letter
A letter from a point on the southwestern coast near 56 miles from London claims England fortified the southern and western coasts with machine guns and trenches. It reports interlinked trenches, dragnet wire, and weatherproof bunkers to deter German advance, plus lights in coastal districts used as decoys. The letter warns a German invasion is imminent and notes measures to divert aircraft and keep residents alert. Mr. Chin, from London, has been in the U M C employ for months.
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England
British Isles
Thursdas
Inelux
London
Ay Stephen Galt
Om Empinye
M.C
Europe
Aga Ingida
Chint
Y M.c. At
Jailbreakers Escape From County Jail
Sheriff Tobin and his force search for four men who escaped the county jail after assaulting Deputy Haigel Beigel. Descriptions are broadcast and deputies continue the manhunt while Haigel recovers from head and shoulder bruises and is expected to resume duties soon.
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Tobin
Faier Grorgn Beigel
Haigel
Dave Glas Largen
Cleansing Malaria Cure Promises Quick Blood Purge
An old style advertisement touts a malaria treatment claimed to rapidly purify blood and restore energy. It asserts the remedy acts within minutes, destroying the parasite and cleansing the bloodstream, with testimonials of relief and renewed vigor. It warns of symptoms like headaches and fatigue and urges readers to obtain the drug through druggists and local agents.
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Atlanta
Civil service exam notices for San Antonio carriers route
About ten hundred applications are already received for the civil service examination for carriers in the San Antonio office. Examinations are set for September 1a and 35 with entries from 25 to 30 people for the new route. Additional tests include poultry science and other technical fields scheduled through September 14 and foretell open competition for both men and women.
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Aiready
San Antonio
Wos
Persis
Ais
Ans
Dotgher G
Resinol Skin Treatment Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Resinol soap and resinol treatment as a rapid cure for skin troubles. It claims quick soothing of rashes pimples redness and itching and says thousands have been cured after twenty years of use.
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Sinilar
Torres Howitt
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