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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1915
Page
8
A historical explainer describes hurricane origins near the equator, the Caribbean and Gulf routes, and the eye of the storm. Major Allen Hubb of the Naval Weather Bureau cites global looping potential, with winds spiraling counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern, transporting vast rain bands and cyclones across oceans toward land.
The article explains anticyclone formation and the evolution into cyclones, detailing air flow from equator to poles, center high pressure, and eyelone movement. It narrates a hurricane’s path from Windward Islands toward Texas, Yucatan, and the Gulf, with wind shifts, rain bands, and barometer drops.
The United States accounts for over 37 percent of world railroad track with more than 684000 miles, about 384700 miles in U S railways by end of 1918. Germany Europe and other regions follow, with U S rail mileage far exceeding Europe and next largest Germany. New Jersey and several states show high rail density per area, while overall American rail growth reflects both vast territory and population opportunities before 1920.
A fragmentary London Chronicle report describes a local man from Marmarthenshire signing with a wartime unit and expressing pride in joining. The tale follows his reception, the greetings from comrades, and a sudden shift as loyalties and neutrality arise amid the conflict.
Eyewitness reminiscences recount a September 1442 clash near San Antonio as Captain Hays Manzon Rangers engage Toll’s Mexican force along the Guadalupe and Medina rivers. The defense at the plaza, heavy cannon fire, fierce rear-guard actions, and near-miraculous escapes of Dawson and Miller mark the Mexican invasion’s costly setback.
Mrs. Wilson introduces Rudolph a playful baby chimp born in South America who performs curls and somersaults, drinks from a bottle, and chews on visitors toys. The pet elicits cheers and curious stares as he parades with his owner through Washington parks, drawing attention in the national capital.
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