St Louis pilots win balloon race in national elimination event
Balloons St Louis IV and Million Population Club led the field with top placings to earn spots for Alan R. Hawley and the United States in the Bennet races for the James Gordon Bennett cup. Distances ranged from 158 to 525 miles with an altitude record near 22 000 feet set by Lieutenant Frank P Lahm.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
St. Louis IV
Million Population Club
St.Louis
St. Louis
Alan R. Hawley
New York
United States
John P. Hart
Lapaz Junction
Ind
Club
John Berry
Paul MecCulloch
LaCrosse
Miss Sofia
William F. Ass ™Man
John M. Reilly
Franklin Park
Chicago
Buckeye
J. H. Wade JQ Jr
R. H. Hitchcock
New Holland
Frank M. Jacobs
Raffe Emmerson
Laharpe
Ill
Clifford B. Har
Tells of His Trip
Details of the St. Louis IV balloon voyage report Lieut. Frank P. Lahm and Lieut. J. P. Hart piloting from Lopaz Indiana. They traveled at record speed staying 16000 to 22000 feet above ground most of the journey. Thunderstorms forced ascent above clouds as the storm tracked from Kansas City through Missouri and Illinois. They crossed the Mississippi River early Tuesday morning.
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Chicago
St. Louis IV
Frank P. Lahm
J. P. Hart
Lopaz
Ind
Lahm
Kansas City
Missouri
Tillinois
Mississippi River
Patrol Report From Rochester Shrine Meet
Telegram from J. G. Fowler reports the San Antonio Arab patrol members in Rochester at the imperial council session. The message says the six mile march was in pink condition and that Texas received a warm reception as the biggest event yet seen, stacking up with the best.
Dr. Moore Treats Eye Ailments Without Pain in San Antonio
A prominent estate at 403 East Houston Street San Antonio Charles Bosshardt aged 75 who was cross eyed since childhood found relief after consulting Dr Moore. The doctor straightened cross eyes without pain and claims to cure cataracts granulated sore eyes and other eye issues using OSCILLATOR treatment and latest instruments. Free consultations advertised at the Gunter Office Building corner Houston and 8th Streets.
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Charles Bosshardt
East Houston Street
San Antonio
Texas
Moore
Fires devastate northern Michigan towns amid high winds
Refugees arrive in Bay City as Oscoda Au Sable flames race through forests and towns. Major losses hit H M Louds Sons with mills and yards damaged. No fatalities reported yet though residents flee by beach and water as trains struggle past burning debris and smoke.
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Detroit
Mackinac
Woodruff
H. M. Louds Sons Company
George A. Loud
Michigan
Oscoda
Au Sable
Auble
Detroit & Mackinac Railway
Bay City
Alpena
Lewiston
Alger
Michigan Central
Turner
Detroit & Mackinac
Bolton
Metz
Miltonsburg
Osceola
Cheboygan
Mound
Richmond
Hankwood
Beaver Township
Crawford County
Boyne City Lumber Company
Boyne City
Montmorency County
Grayling
West Branch
Roscommon
Wolverine
Gaylord
Standish
East Tawas
Tawas City
Frank Wilkins
Doris Diamond
Chicago
Towns Destroyed as Forest Fires Sweep Ontario
A 300 mile wildfire belt in Northern Ontario roars through the Porcupine district. Three towns wiped out and mining camps destroyed. Thousands flee as winds fan the flames toward Cochrane and beyond, leaving only a few shelters behind.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Ont
Ontario
North Bay
Porcupine District
Cochrane
Dome
Townships Ravaged by Fire Forcing Residents to Waterways
A blazing inferno swept several townships driving hundreds to the lakes and rivers for safety as flames consumed homes and structures. Fire crews battled the blaze amid shifting winds and darkness, with authorities warning residents to evacuate low-lying areas.
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Ney
Four Day Fire Threatens Hamlet at Elephant Mountain
Anxiety rises as forest flames race through the Lake George district. The fire, started four days ago at the base of Elephant Mountain, threatens a small hamlet 18 miles north of Lake George village. Firefighters battle to check spread.
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Lake George
Associated Press
N. Y
Elephant Mountain
Lake George Village
Forest fires halt rail service near Petoskey
Grand Rapids Michigan July 12 Train service on the Grand Rapids and Indiana line resumed through Bern Fallas near Petoskey after an interruption last night caused by forest fires. The railroad reported that fires have decreased and normal operations are returning.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
Bern Fallas
Petoskey
Fredericksburg Rail Project Faces Chicago Promoters
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce officials defend Fredericksburg and Gillespie county against Chicago promoters over a proposed railroad to connect with San Antonio. J. P. Nelson is not implicated. the effort seeks local funding and construction collaboration to complete the line, with $150,000 in local bonuses and strong San Antonio backing.
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Railroad Committee of
Fredericksburg
Chamber of Commerce of
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Gillespie County
Wolff
W. B. Tuttle
H. E. Hildebrand
Henry L. Halftail
J. B. Carrington
Nelson
J. P. Nelson
Carrington
Refugees Reach Safety as Steamer Catches Fire
Two hundred eighty fire refugees from Oscoda arrived in Port Huron aboard the steam barge Niko under Captain Ralph D. Meyers. They fled Oscoda last night as the vessel cut loose with both bow and stern in flames.
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Associated Press
Port Huron
Mich
Oscoda
Niko
Ralph D. Meyers
Tonawonka
N. Y
Fires Ravage Michigan Towns In July Blaze
Towns Tover and Onaway in Alpena county suffered partial destruction from forest fires. Millersburg Metz Posen and Laroque reported heavy losses. Frenchtown a dense part of Onaway said wiped out. Alger blaze was minor.
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Associated Press
Alpena
Mich
Tover
Onaway
Millersburg
Metz
Posen
Laroque
Frenchtown
Alger
Pearson to Visit San Antonio for Real Estate Lunch
A telegram says Dr F B Pearson will arrive in San Antonio at 10 45 tomorrow morning. A luncheon for him and associates at the Medina project is likely to be held during the Real Estate Exchange weekly meeting. He was invited by a city business committee and may depart Friday making him San Antonio’s guest at lunch tomorrow.
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Wolff
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
San Antonio
Henry L. Halff
Grand Jury to Hear Evidence in Stokes Shooting Case
New York reports the grand jury will hear evidence in the Stokes shooting case next Monday. Accused young women Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad have asked permission to appear before the grand jury.
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Associated Press
New York
Grand Jury
Lillian Graham
Ethel Conrad
Grand
Samose Flesh-Forming Food Promises Quick Weight Gains
The King Pattison Drug Co. promotes Samose a flesh forming food sold since its San Antonio introduction. They offer a money back guarantee if Samose does not fatten thin people and restore strength and health. The product is said to be quickly assimilated improving blood, tone, and vitality.
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San Antonio
King-Pattison Drug Co
King+Pattison Drug Co
Masons Install Officers in Karnes City
In Karnes City Texas on July 12 Alimira lodge No. 200 A F and A M installed new officers led by Edgar Seale as W M and Jim Yeary as S W Other officers included W E Ruckman J W John F Tobin S D John Ruckman Jr J D Charles Robuck tiler John Ruckman Sr treasurer H B Ruckman secretary and R H Dromgoole F E Seale stewards.
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H. B. Ruckman
R. H. Dromgoole
F. E. Seale
Lost on Elmira Richmond Ave Reward for Pin
Lost or stray fox terrier pup white with black head and three large black spots. Answers to Pepper. Reward for return to 223 Nolan Street. Note: location variants include East Elmira and Elmira Richmond Ave segments.
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Elmira
Richmond Ave
East Elmira
Quincy St
FOX Terrier
Nolan Street
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