Freight Held Up by Strike Targets Rail Traffic Replat
West and Midwest freight shipments delayed as a four week strike cuts orders and delivery. J My Morgan, local Lie Felrra fin chair, cites a letter from Secretary Boott of the National Raileded Shop Workers union. economists warn of an economic uptick and railroads near a crisis. Southern Pacific gates restricted to curb pickets. Marshall Walker maps accessible yard points. M. I. & T. notes resumption of No 6 service from San Antonio with a revised schedule while the Katy line resumes limited service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. My Morgan
Lie Felrrafin
Shaycraft
Boott
Nationaal Cain
West
Middle West
Trainiags
B. M. Jewel
Chicago
Morgan
Southern Pacific Railroad
United State
Marshall B.A. Walker
Mc Walker
Mointain
Tabor
D Ecille Pho
M. I. & T Railroad
San Armonio
Eleson O'Clark
Bnck
Olf
Katy
Will Try to Cross U.S. in One Day
Lieutenant Leland Andrews of the U S Army Air Service has permission to attempt a cross country flight from Jacksonville Florida to San Diego California in one day. Earlier he completed a coast to coast trial from San Diego to San Antonio in eleven hours and thirty minutes. Lieutenant James H Doolittle will accompany as pilot in command and serve as alternate.
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Leland
Andrews
U.a A
Army Air Service
United Stat
Jacksonville
Fla
San Ditgo
Cel
San Diego
Cal
San Antonio
Tex
Tienienant James I
Doolittle
Iam
Public discontent grows as rail service changes spark strikes
An announced timetable tweak promises an earlier hour for passengers along the line and a unified rolling stock fleet, while freight traffic climbs. Officials say public frustration rises as service deteriorates, and a special cavalry unit was deployed in Denison to deter strike disruption.
Scout Camp to Host 500 Boys for Big Ten Day Outing
Judge William Fly of the Alamo Council will preside as 500 boys and 300 teachers gather for the Scout Camp at New Braunfels August 9 19. The event features Red Cross supervision camp concerts water festival athletics and a wireless news service. The program includes merit badge ceremonies and systematic scout instruction with extensive recreation and demonstrations of signaling engineering and lifesaving skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William §. Fly
Alamo
Judge Fly
New Braunfels
Corps
Red Cross
Econ
Regilar Hanes
Rey
New Brown Tole
Heversding Fren
Stanta
Vandeville
Esriied Ob
Niexcoula
Relia Concerta
Ambulh
Ts Ready Act in Railroad Strike Hinges on Hines
Major General John J. Hines headquartered in San Antonio Texas holds U S troops on alert amid disorders along the ML Ky and E railroad. Guat aya unrest and strikebreakers are reported with railroad officials seeking protection measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Hines
Highth Corns
San Antonio
Texavs
United States
Reidlness
ML. Ky &E
Ratirad
Scouts to Hold Evening Sessions At Camp Event
Scout council executes plans for a summer camp with merit badge goals, daily camp paper by Eagle Scout Agron Macho, and assistant cartoonist Jack Metsuia. A large cook staff and deputy commissioner Gas Pflug oversee meals, with lodging at Layla’s Park starting August 9 after assembly at Alamo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Scout
Agron Macho
Jack Metsuia
Skeeter Hite
Gicinis
Cooka
Gas Pflug
Shige
Alamo
Scouta
Layla’s Vark Ir
Camn
Odd phrase fragments from a camp scene
A garbled report describes a camp with an organization waving a banner and a brilliant system for taking care of observers. The text hints at a promise of a wintry outcome or victory, but the details are unclear and many words are corrupted.
Pool Hearing Set By Chamber On Park Site
The Junior Chamber asks the city commission for a pool at the south end of San Pedro park, converting the duck-pond area. A preliminary conference with Mayor Black, Parks Chief Tambert, and Chamber officials was held, with a large delegation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Jusinn Chamber of Commerce
San Pedro Park
Mayor Black
Parks
Tambert
C. BH. Yandel
Chamber of Commerce
J. Theiler
Rescue Home on River Avenue to Add Facilities
Salvation Army announces expansion at the Rescue Home on River Avenue with ten additional stairs and fourteen rooms plus upgraded laundries and hall stairs. The project, funded by 9500 dollars with a further 5500 needed, follows material from the former Camp Travis hut used in wartime. The home houses about 30 girls and twenty babies, overflowing, with a club raising funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis- Bit
Salvation Army
Aiblitton
Uetug
Apo
Tada J. Anderson
Adjutant Anderson
Ltkce
Fle
Pickets Removed At Houston Shops During Vote
Houston July 22 strikers ended picketing at the Houston Shops entrance to allow workers to cast ballots. C C Hayes of Federated Shopcrafts said officers would not hinder rights and that trains would not be curtailed. Reported smooth voting and steady influx of workers into the shops as the system continued operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston, Tey
Houston
Thia
C. C. Haytes
Federated Shop
Kthern Pacific
Stendetm Toley
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Rassenger
the & Wah
At Morgan
Howevess
1Th Cavalry
Denison
Bowie
Hualvess
Alee Pleakart
Mr Growcher
Washington Star
Fly
SCOUT
South
Dunine
River Avenue
Annex
John Staretiel
Sandal
Crista
Southwest
Texas
Apyler
Pope Roy
Caven
Onge
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