Fire destroys a town La Porte near Houston
Fire originating in a gasoline explosion in a garage practically destroyed La Porte’s business district and damaged a two story hotel. Property loss is estimated around 50 000 dollars with several residences wrecked. Two women were in the car at the time but escaped unharmed. Memorial for Clara Barton moves forward in Washington steps by Legion of Loyal Women and Grand Army urged nationwide cooperation.
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City Council Delays in Afternoon Meetings and Appropriations
The council shifted sessions from morning to 4 PM to suit Commissioners Garland and Lambert. Mayor Brown postponed final adoption of an ordinance, while several ordinances appropriated thousands for city projects. City work includes bridge repairs, paving, sewer handling plans, and a private sidewalk and street work pay roll.
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Eureka Paving Company
Hiver Avenue
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Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company
Adame Street
Jonson Street
KB. McKilrey
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Rural Air Delivery Routes Expanded to 42,890 Homes
Washington announces 42,890 rural homes to receive new air delivery routes and extension of existing service. Postmaster General Burlison says most routes start operation by August 15 with temporary carriers authorized until permanent examiners are chosen. Local files show routes within 25 miles receive service under fast appropriation provisions.
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Amphitheater at Pola to be spared by Italians claim
Italian authorities deny intent to destroy the Roman site at Pola. The Austro Hungarian authorities reportedly removed remains of the tauiong amphitheater while vowing military use of the eastern Adriatic coast.
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Vis Paria
Euditg
Adriatic
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Altering the Map of Europe and War Boundaries
The piece surveys shifting European borders driven by warfare and imperial aims, noting racial factors in historic demarcations and the current reshaping by armies. It promotes Willam J. Anbot's The Nation at War as the first authentic war volume available to readers, offered for a preventive fee with illustrations and extensive summaries.
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Auricia
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Martial Iie
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Havelin
Willa J. Anbot
Fighting in Morocco Reports From Morocco War Update
Reports from Morocco say an expeditionary force seized two rebel positions near Mopieys as Spanish troops advance and suffer casualties. The government urges the press to avoid war discussions to preserve neutrality with provincial governors ordered to ban public meetings on international questions.
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Madrid
Morocco
Mopieys
Palm Beach Suits and Protest Marches
In London a report from the Herliner Tageblatt notes a German press campaign against Hebrews rejoining the army after the war. The Tegebiatt, owned by a Hebrew, urges the government to end anti Jewish attacks as tensions rise in Amsterdam and Berli.
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Berli
Amsterdam
Herliner Tageblatt
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Tegebiatt
Grain rates in Texas moved by commission hearing
The Texas grain rate hearing before the Railroad Commission discussed keeping current rates for hay shipments. Oklahoma dealers and South Texas interests argued against rate increases, while Texan shippers warned higher charges would raise costs and cut Texas competitiveness. Local grower figures cited a small profit margin and urged preserving existing rates with adjustments within regional limits.
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Texa
Oklahoma
JA. Stafford
Wort Worth Stock Yards
Texas
NorthPexas
South Texas
Hay -Mint
Ida Hod
Llonastad
Repragentin
Texan May Makers” Association
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Houston
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White Book discussed by State Department in June
Many people have received the White Book of the United States from the State Department. It is the first volume of eight volumes of papers and papers between the United States and belligerent governments on neutral rights and commerce. It prints telegrams and notes between the United States and Britain and Germany.
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State Department
United States
Siates
Ables
Germany
Nuither
Pension Systems Poor New Fork Report Warns
The Carnegie Foundation report by Dr Henry H Pritchett critiques public and private pension systems. It cites poor planning and administrative methods leading to disaster, urging actuarial oversight and better supervision as fixes. It uses New York City wage and pay system as object lesson of fragile funding and unclear income–benefit structures.
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Carnegie Foundation
Banizstion
Annal
Henry 8
Pritchett
New York City
Jahett
National Women's Trade Union League convention opens in New York
Delegates representing more than 100000 women workers gather in New York for the National Women's Trade Union League of America biennial convention. The program runs through the week as delegates push for equal pay for equal work an eight hour day a Wyoming wage and full citizenship for women.
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New York
Jane T.negris Abirte
Natlonal Womens Trade Union League of America
Ghjet Amidhg
Svaseeth
Auto accidents claim many lives across Texas and beyond
A fragmented report lists multiple fatal and serious injury incidents from June across Beaumont and surrounding areas. Names include Moore family members, Gilbert Witelz, Gilly Larrie, and Joe Trevre among others. Reports describe cars striking pedestrians at grade crossings and on roadways, with several victims identified by age and relation.
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Tex
Ofred
EE Mure
Meeker
Waa
le Ruffering
Thom
Mack
Herbert Moore
Gilbert Witel
Sour Lake
Trip to Coney Island Concert With San Antonio Band
The Third Cavalry band will perform a concert of selections from A Trip to Coney Island at San Pedro Park in front of Major General Frederick Funston’s quarters. The program includes orchestral pieces, fireworks, and a large turnout with cars streetcars and jitneys bringing crowds to the venue.
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Ty Minke
Third Cavalry Bani
Coney
West Brighton
Atorm
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Jury fails to agree in $1.5 million contract suit
In Washington, a single juror jury trial in the case of Daniel 3 Bully of New York versus John Bars Hasland was discharged after more than 24 hours deliberation. The suit, begun three weeks ago, sought $1,500,000 for alleged breach of contract. The proceedings centered on Hammond's alleged failure to meet terms financing a cotton gin lug process Sully promoted.
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Washington, D.C
Daniel 3
Bully
New York
John Bars Hasland
Sully
Hammond
Face Covered With Pimples All Her Life
Marie Ayres from Slow Mountain Virginia reports lifelong facial pimples and costly failed remedies. She credits Resinol Soap and Gintment with clearing her skin after two jars, claiming a dramatic improvement and restored complexion.
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Marie Ayres
Slow Mountain
German Speaking Societies Take Action Across Oregon
Fragmented OCR text shows German speaking societies in Oregon adopting a declaration dissenting from an unnamed president and secretary. The document argues against government measures and calls for unbiased discussion, citing export controls and the president’s policies. Names and clear entities are garbled.
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Portham
Ure
Oregon
Four Will Graduate At A and M College
Mare Station Texas July 7 Four representatives graduate in the class of the A and M College to receive diplomas Tuesday morning. They are P. W. Clarkson chemical engineering Kk. Mason electrical engineering A. E. Beckmann agriculture and F. Davis agriculture. Mason is president Clarkson is a member of the San Antonio clubs largest at A and M Palteges numbering thirty men.
Unclear OCR fragment prompts generic surname list
A garbled OCR fragment presents a string of names and initials with scattered place and organization fragments, offering no coherent report or events to summarize. The readable elements include personal names and scattered letter groups, lacking date, location, or action.
Earthquakes Felt In California Sunday Morning
Reports say two distinct shocks occurred at about 3:00 a m Sunday with no damage reported. University of California geologists led by Professor A Dawson examined seismograph records and noted the tremors as vigorous but comparatively minor in impact.
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University of California
Profewor A. @ dawson
Naval engagement sinks seven German transports at Gulf of Riga
June 1 dispatch from Petrograd via The Times reports seven German transports sunk at the entrance to the Gulf of Riga. Russians claim a military ship was not present. The German battle squadrons may have engaged, and it is believed Germany will renew attempts to land troops on the Baltic coast.
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London
Weather forecast predicts showers and cooler temperatures
General unsettled weather is expected with showers and cooler conditions over the next hours. Major Alley Burl of the hi Weather bureau notes irregular air pressure and polar outbreaks. Cold conditions prevail in the Rocky Mountain region with frost reported in Colorado and South Dakota.
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Navy Ruina
San Angelo
Plateau States
Jberta
Arizona
Lake Region
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South Dakota
It’s A Joke Unless it Fits Tailor at 212 W Com St
A local tailor located at 212 West Commerce Street markets custom suits for men and women. The shop emphasizes proper fit and quality fabric, inviting customers to visit for fittings and alterations.
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