Fire insurance credit plan lowers losses for two years
Austin Aug. 31. An order by the insurance commissioners revises fire insurance premium credits based on loss ratios. Credits rise to 25 percent for low loss records, while penalties begin at 83 to 88 percent. Cities with 34 to 85 percent loss ratios qualify for credits, and those below 24 percent receive maximum credit. Four year experience data used from March 1926, shifting after March 1 1887 to a three year basis. Expect lower premiums next year and more stable credit levels.
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Austin
Board of
Acusa Ice Commiss Sioners
Mauk
City of Gold City Aims to Move Philippine Town for Gold
San Francisco reports a blurred INS story claiming Paracan in the Philippines could become a unique gold town moved to a new site. The Carmine Nalle Syndicate proposes laying out streets, providing free electricity, extending water, and giving land for a presidency and public buildings to boost gold mining operations.
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San Francisco
INS
Philippine Islands
Paracaln
Men Give Health for Science Data
In San Francisco a University of California research team faced sacrifice for science as entomology and parasitology experts Dr. Wheeler and George Coleman work on a fever linked to a tick species in the Sierra Nevada. The tick, described as strawberry red with a white front, threatens health in an elevated California region.
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San Francisco
University of Calfaonia
Lick
California
Elarra
GM. Wheeler
George &. Coleman
Hooper
Mreizjern
Fire Test Of Gameness In Australian Ceremony
In Callide valley Queensland youths undergo a brutal rite to prove pluck. Fire and water tests mark the ordeal, as elders preside over the ceremony. A young warrior endures pain, teeth removal, and mock torture, finishing by extinguishing flames with bare feet.
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Meir
Helny
Callide
Quéénslend
Fine Set At Hundred For Drunkenness In San Antonio
M. El Larrando pleaded guilty to drunkenness in justice court. A $100 fine was imposed by Justice Cottipan, one of the largest penalties levied in San Antonio for this offense.
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M. EL Larrando
Justice Tours
Justice of Perce Ah Cottipan
San Antone
St. Was
Dr P B Hill to Resume Preaching at Pied Presbyterian
Dr P B Hill, pastor of Pied Presbyterian Church, plans to resume preaching this Sunday after several weeks away due to variation in services. Regular services will be held at the usual time with renewed emphasis on parish duties.
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P. B. Hill
Bo. Hill
Pied Presbyterian Church
Raatiate
BP. Mm
Women Seek Bendix Prizes in Cleveland Race
In Cleveland the Bendix trophy competition saw 22 year old American pilots, including a Chicago entrant, vie for top honors as rain and timing issues affected results. Howard and Mulligan figures led separate events with notable finishes, while several competitors prepared for a later women’s water race titled the Analalia Bathart trophy contest.
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Den
Jamo
Howard
Nutt | Puot
Chicago
Natonally
Smne
Sunde Howard Orought
Mister Mulligan
Los Angeles
Bendix
Tktous Co
Rootoe
Uonol Tilferenes
Russell Thaw
New York
Evelyn Neobit
Uli
Ray
Oklahoma City
Anchia
Creala
Allen
California
Tex
Fiyurely Aiter
Anaches
Ald Wits
Snall
Dapekord Walsh
Eiht
Crickets Keep Town Lights Off in Indio
In Indio California residents report sparking nuisance as crickets drive people to keep porch and street lights off to avoid attracting the insects. Local accounts describe ongoing cricket activity and the town’s response to reduce the problem.
Nudists to Talk Nudism in Sussex Meeting
The Hamburg mountains in Sussex county host the annual nudism conference opening its first day. The American Graysomephilenengclation backs the event with a five mile trek to Stockholm and a program including nudist swimming and talks by William Sheppard Sparks.
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Hamburg Mountains
Sussex County
Stockholm
William Sheppard Sparks
Tytad
Belgians Attend Queen’s Funeral In Brussels
Royal attendees from across Europe gather in Brussels for the funeral of the Belgian queen. Grief is evident as mourners assemble under umbrellas near the palace. The scene contrasts with the palace ritual and a solemn tribute noted in the distant, emotional crowd.
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Brussely
Aus
Europe
Brussels
Lake Necerne
Ssellzeriani
Famed Marne Taxi Arrives in America Tour of Valor Ends
In Paris on August 31 a venerable two cylinder taxi once used by the famed Marne brigade was presented at a ceremony honoring Allied troops. The vehicle, part of the "texts of the Mame," toured a final visit to the Arch of Triumph before continuing to Portland Oregon.
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Paris
Portland
Ore
Toring
Arch of Triumph
Oregon Boght Ab
Halton in Nil Berye Oswego August Tragedy Report
Oswego, TL August 3 A gunfire tolls the Dillinger era era gang shadow in the Osweens Town culverts. Undertaker J S Tuorsen reveals Machibon shell lead caused a death among mourners at Sault Ste Marie. Sheriff and authorities report a fatal shootout near Westiwsty with Dillinger and Van Meter involved.
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J. S. Tuorsen
Undertaker
Machibon
Mtre
Alun Steve
Sault Se
Marin
Jade
HreRuse
Famille
Eithinr Ankh
Hantliton
Temalis
Hore Westiwsty
John Dillinger
Balkan Pact Nag Defined Amid Uncertain Westerlies
A garbled communique from Lille Entortis statesmen after talks at Bled signals a Yugoslav interest in joining an Esrukicn Drch effort. It notes tentative cooperation among Cristoslovakia Yugoslavia and Romania, while referencing broader European powers and a focus on restoring regional stability despite unclear outcomes.
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Wifnwa
Danubies
Eprtemend
Guaranteay
Hig
Martin Widemauderie
Yugo
Islavia
Rumania
Ft Bevcenl
Lille Ehtenta
Ausca
Hin- Bury
Lieutenant Briges Activated for Duty in Laredo
Local record notes Lieutenant Bridges assigned to active duty with the Ligul unit from San Antonio. stationed at Laredo for one day, effective September.
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Bridges
Orville
D. Brides
San Antonio
Laredo
Congress Tax Debate Reflects On Rights And Courts
A garbled note on Congress and tax policy references the Supreme Court and civil rights. It mentions political figures and a strained reflection on governance, legality, and social duties, framed as a historical document with unclear attribution.
Japs Irked by Chinese Paper In Shanghai Note
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese anger at a Chinese paper for its critique of Japan’s wartime actions. The piece attributes the Japanese stance to military officials warning against further provocations and reiterates calls for restraint amid global tensions.
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Shanghal
Busi
Shanghai
Elnjerca
Gelwial Cunningham
Saul Algo
Gipling
Sblechonavic
Tevey Ie J
Pavwll
Heuchial
Inng-Uewe
Guichen Tribune
Pawel
Convnentius
Saii
Japalest
Baptist Evangelist Will Open Revival at Ute Pruitt Church
The Rev. Winans Joyner, Baptist state evangelist, will open a two week revival at Ute Pruitt Avenue Baptist Church starting Sunday. Held outdoors, this marks his twenty fourth revival in six years with the Texas Baptist convention. Carl Head of Hatstat directs the program.
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Winans. Joyner
Baptist State
Ute Pruitt Avenue Baptist Church
Ute Churely Tank
Mr. Joyner
Pexas
Jean Harlow Displays Ring in Hollywood Scoop
Hollywood, Aug 31. Jean Harlow wears a large diamond ring amid speculations about her relationship with William Powell. The pair have been seen together recently, with Harlow noting the bond and Powell’s ties to film projects, while past marriages of related figures are briefly recalled.
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Hollywood
Calif
Jean Harlow
William Powell
Miss Harlow
Powell
Harlow
Minister Max M Morrison Returns to Pulpit Sunday
The Rev. Max M Morrison of the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church returns to his pulpit this Sunday after a month’s vacation. He will preach at both morning and evening services. Mid week services resume Wednesday evening.
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Max M. Morrison
Max M. Mebrison
Hie Magison Equpre Prasbytarian Chilch
Mr. Morrison
New Tax Law Provisions Take Effect Across Surtaxes
The new law signed by the president imposes varying dates for implementation, with higher estate and gift taxes indexing rates for estates above certain thresholds. Surtaxes on individual income rise, applying to incomes over specific amounts, and holding companies face taxes on intercorporate dividends. The tax changes are phased in through 1998 with broader reach into 1937 for some provisions.
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Washington
Rooceysh Rester
Rill
Ranvulves
Endowed Houses Rent for $1 Year in Fugger Settlement
In Augsburg Bavaria a project by the Fugger family offers 54 cottages rented at just one dollar yearly to aged couples, described as the cheapest German homes. The settlement, famed as one of Europe’s wealthiest families era, houses 203 residents with modest annual rents and low daily costs for maintenance.
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Munich
Augaburg
Bavaria
Germany
Gore Mail
Jacob Fugger
W& B
Fugger
Pease and Stohypor
Liquor Violators May Escape Trial In Bexar County
Criminal district Attorney John R. Shodk stated that liquor violators with indictments pending in Bexar County are unlikely to be prosecuted. Cases will not be disposed of yet as liquor law violations remain in effect. Defendants include Max Grreantnng, Frank Nixon, Esker, and Kurt Sebastian with dates in April. Tivurcin Duarte was indicted January 2.
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Bexar
Saburia
John R. Shodk
Max
Dicked
Frank Nixon
Skinny Esker
Kurt Sebastian
Etd
Trimble Trial recessed to Monday in Tomlin slaying case
At Fredericksburg Illinois the Trimble trial was recessed until Monday. The defense began its case with testimony intended to bolster a self defense claim regarding the slaying of W. F. Tomlinson, a Menard County commissioner.
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Trimble
Fredericksburg
W. F. Tomlinson
Menard County
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