Lassen Peak Largest Lava Field 25 by 50 Miles in World
The United States Geodetic Survey reports Lassen district erupted about 200 years ago with a later minor burst 70 years ago. Hot springs near the south base show ongoing activity. The Lassen peak belt forms a 25 by 50 mile volcanic ridge linking to Mount Shasta, creating the world’s largest lava field.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States Geodetic Survey
Mount Lassen
Cascade Range
Lassen Peak
Cascade Range of Mountains
Mount Shasta
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Weather clears as Houston area sees drought relief
Houston reports no significant rain as May rainfall nears a 16 inch monthly record. Overflows ease and districts formerly flooded begin to recover. Railways and industry face continued disruption while farmers harvest potatoes in wet soil, with a heavy yield anticipated despite decay.
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Houston
Tex
Weather Bureau
Navy Gallantry Honored With Letters and Medals
Commendatory letters from Secretary Daniels were being sent to a dozen Navy men for gallantry and selflessness in saving lives. Silver life saving medals from the Treasury Department were forwarded to Robert P. Keathlyn of the Marblehead, Charles Shocklin of the Utah, and John Irving of the Cleveland.
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Washington, D. C
Daniels
Navy
Treasury Department
Robert P. Keathlyn
Marblehead
Charles Shocklin
Utah
John Irving
Cleveland
Keathly
Love and marriage span continents end in diplomat’s death
New York June 2. Rudolph Ferdinand August Maria von Klenner-Dombrowski Marquis of Pattersonie Count of Castlenoya died Sunday. A 25 year romance led to a name change when he landed in America in 1885 and married Katherine W. Evans of Rochester. He was 63, born in Medina Italy, son of Baron Francis Xavier von Klenner. He served Austria and held diplomatic posts in Rio de Janeiro St Petersburg Berlin and Stockholm before retirement. There are no children. Mrs von Klenner lives in Upper West Side apartments. undertaker Otto Riebe listed private chapel at 177 North Street.
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New York
Rudolph Ferdinand August Maria von Klenner-Dombrowski
Patterie
Castlenoya
America
Rudolph Ferdinand von Klenner
Katherine W. Evans
Rochester
N. Y
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
St.Petersburg
Berlin
Dresden
Stuttgart
Paris
Munich
Stockholm
DeSaulles resigns Uruguay post joins real estate field
John L. DeSaulles former Yale quarterback and minister to Uruguay resigns the post appointed by Wilson in March. He moves into New York real estate work. Mrs DeSaulles and their 18 month old child are in London awaiting his plans. DeSaulles helped organize the college men's league with 70000 enrollees.
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New York
John L. DeSaulles
Yale
Uruguay
Wilson
DeSaulles
United States Senate
Court Mandamus Sought in Brazos County Road District Bond Case
In Austin on Monday, D K Woodward Jr filed in the Texas Supreme Court a petition for a writ of mandamus seeking to force Attorney General Looney to approve a $50,000 road bond issue for Brazos County Road District No 5. The filing occurred late Monday afternoon.
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Mandamus
Austin
Tex
Supreme Court
D. K. Woodward Jr
Brazos County
Looney
Blind Students Graduate at State Institute
Graduation exercises at the State Blind Institute in Austin are underway with five graduates to receive diplomas this year. The event follows a musical program held last evening and lists names including Paul Mueschke Westfield John Rogers Waco Curtis McKal lip Houston Miss Per Kyle Van Alstyne and Miss Ora Constable Enlow.
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Austin
Tex
State Blind Institute
Paul Mueschke
Westfield
John Rogers
Waco
Curtis
McKallip
Houston
Per Kyle
Van
Commerce street pine block paving let to Roach Manigan
The San Antonio council awarded the Commerce street paving contract between Alamo and Soledad with creosoted pine blocks to Roach Manigan for 2.96 dollars per square yard, the lowest bid amid three bidders. Work starts within 30 days as Traction tracks will be laid, with completion by September 1 under the approved plan.
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Commerce Street
Alamo
Soledad
Roach- Manigan Company
San Antonio
Texas Billithic Company
Rushmore & Gowdy
Roach-Manigan
Fred Fries
Pollock
Helland
Warren
Traction Company
Commerce
Gerald Parker
Kansas City
Allen Frake
Chicago
West Commerce Street
San Marcos Street
Hamilton Avenue
Gillette
Steves
Game laws observed promise good hunting season
Reports from 500 deputy game wardens across Texas indicate improved conditions for dove and other small game, with wild turkey and deer steady and ducks likely plentiful. Violations have fallen by over 50 percent, and freshwater fish are abundant. Chief Warden Jeff D. Cox notes overall curbing of illegal activity and strong adherence to regulations.
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Austin
Tex
Game, Fish and Oyster Department
Jeff D. Cox
Inspection to Be Made on Texas Street Railways
Austin June 2 Commissioner of Labor J A Starling announces a thorough inspection of street railway and interurban companies in Texas to determine if they are equipping their tracks with switch derailing devices.
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Austin
Tex
Labor
J. A. Starling
Ike Byrd Slain in Franklin Field Ambush
Ike Byrd, 34, was waylaid in his Franklin field and shot twice with buckshot yesterday. He died instantly. A widow and seven children survive. A posse with bloodhounds pursues the slayer.
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Franklin
Tex
Ike Byrd
Byrd
School Salaries Increased
Houston city school board approved salary raises totaling 12000 dollars at the June meeting. City Superintendent Horn will earn 5000 dollars annually for the next two years.
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Houston, Tex
Horn
Houston Postal Receipts for May Show Slight Rise
Postal receipts from all sources in May totaled 48361 dollars, up from 47872 dollars in the same month last year. The report covers Houston, Texas, and reflects a modest increase in revenue year over year.
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Houston
Tex
Nominations Made as Iowa Republicans Renominate Leaders
In Des Moines on June 2 the Republican state nominating yields renominated United States Senator Albert B. Cummins and Governor George W. Clarke by wide majorities. Maurice Connolly leads for Democratic senatorial nomination. Joan Hamilton and S. H. Basher seek other tickets, while George C. White stands alone for Progressive governor. In Yoakum Texas rainfall in May sets records with 22.17 inches. total year rainfall reaches 31.43 inches with multiple heavy days. Chicken dinner advertised at White Horse Tavern.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Albert B. Cummins
George W. Clarke
United States
Maurice Connolley
Dubac
E. T. Meredith
Joan T. Hamilton
Cedar Rapids
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Shocklin
Hampton Roads
A. L. Bristol
Walter L. Cleland
Paul Hoover
Cummings
Vera Cruz Harbor
Norfolk
Mr. Daniels
Patrick J. O’connor
William P. Alexander
Joseph L. Crouch
Charles Wright
John Bertalovich
Howard Reid
Raymond A. Hodge
George R. Teufel
New Hampshire
An. Edwy
Martin Wricht
Bedell
Otto Riebe
North Street
Qauye
White Horse Tavern
Road - Manigan
Maverick- Clarke Lithographing Company
David Lehr
San Pedro Creek
Nogalitas Street
Ray Mackey
Alderman Warren
Chalkley Bros
Houston Street
Kress & Company
Dielmann
Katy Railroad
Westfall Avenue
Hoefgen
Knights of Columbus and Associated Bodies
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Sive
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