Fire at Fratt destroys store. shells explode as brigade fights blaze
Volunteers formed a nine bucket brigade to battle a fire at Fratt that destroyed a combined station and grocery. Exploding shotgun and flint ammunition threatened rescuers and the owner Walter Helmer as the blaze raged. Total loss estimated at $2000 with several dozen boxes of shells in stock. Nearby homes suffered minor damage from fires started by wind and the storm. A San Antonio fire response continued through the morning with six wires reported down.
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Fratt
Walter Helmer
Helmer
Heimer
San Antonio
William Dodger
Merida Street
Kelly Field
H. Bhawner
Sap Francste Street
C. R. Davis
Lewis Street
National Retail Dry Goods Association Opens in Pittsburgh
Leading dry goods merchants from all sections of the nation converge on Pittsburgh for the opening of the National Retail Dry Goods association. Department store issues across divisions are on the program with experts presenting discussions today.
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Pittsburgh
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Sales Tax League Is Organized in Washington
Washington June 1. The national Manufactures Sales Tax League was organized to lead a nationwide campaign urging Congress to adopt a general sales tax. The group aims to press for federal tax reform and a broad consumption levy.
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Sales Tax League
Washington, D. C
National Manufactures Sales Tax League
Congress
Death claims Pioneer Elise Wesenberg Hernecek at 81
Elise Wesenberg Hernecek 81 died at her daughter Mrs M H Schneers 614 Montana St and was buried Monday in City Cemetery No 1. Funeral service at home officiated by Rev A L Wolff of St John's Cathedral. German native, resident 75 years, member of multiple Benevolent and church groups. Survived by two daughters five sons one adopted son live sisters one brother and sixteen grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Elise Wesenberg Hernecek
M. H. Schneers
Montana Street
City Cemetery No. 1
A. L. Wolff
S1. John's Catheran Church
Herweck
Germany
Ladies Auxiliary
Grand Aroy
The
Republic
Myrtle Grave
Woormen Circle
Easter Star
Adi
German Ladies Aid Society
Ladies Aid
St. John's Lutheran Church
Schneers
Fred Ehlers
Carriza Springs
Rudolph
Mike
Walter Herweck
San Antonia
Grorge Verweek
Asherton
Rudolph Ju
Japanese Vessel Seized by Mexico
QUAYMUS Mexico June 14 49 The Japanese ash ing smack Ki Him operating in the Gulf of Gal Morning was seized by order of the secretary of war and brought to this port from Purita To Lobos Mexican officers refused to divulge any information The cue mano eight of seven Japanese twhing vessels arrived here one year ARO from Japan RUNS FOR SHERIFF DEL RIO June 18 1 b Donk Bandera mnochman lina at wornerd for sheriff ont Perret county
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Quaymus
Mexico
Gulf of
Gal‘Mornin
Lothia
Purita
Lobos
Japa
del Rio
B. Donk
Bandera Mnochman
Lina
Wornerd
Ont Perret County
Chicago tax day splits Republicans over prohibition plank
Pauline M. Sabin analyzes a split at Chicago's Republican convention over the Eighteenth Amendment. Two factions emerge, one loyal to White House directions and the other led by seasoned Republicans seeking a straight repeal. Outcome uncertain as drys and wets debate party fate and church funding tied to prohibitive stance.
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Pauline M. Sabin
Chateman
Chicago
White House
Republican Party
Republican National Committee
William Borah
Hoover
Teagan
Rockefeller Stand on Liquor Deplored
A Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League letter to President Hoover deplores Joan D Rockefeller Jr. opposition to the eighteenth amendment and critics say the public misconstrued his stance as pre-conversion publicity. The note, signed by Arthur J. Davis, cites Republican tactics and wets opposition.
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Rockefeller
Boston
Hoover
Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League
Joan D. Rockefeller Jr
Arthur J. Davis
League
Electricians seek 50 percent license bond cut
Thirteen master electricians petitioned the city commission for a 50 percent reduction in license and bond requirements. They say new business fell sharply and collections grew difficult, arguing a single license and bond for the group could replace the current $50 annual license and $5000 bond. Commissioner Wright urged denial, stating the ordinance protects public safety. the matter was referred to Wright and Attorney Cobbs for advice.
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Mastes
City Commission
Phil Wright
Wright
Guy
T. D. Cobbs
Oil Tariff Plank Sought by Okla GOP Delegates
In Oklahoma the Republican delegation plans to push an oil tariff plank at the national convention and aims to have Ardmore oil leader Witt Franklin named to the platform committee. Franklin credits his efforts with influencing congressional leaders to back an oil levy and would push for a party declaration in favor of an oil tariff if appointed. Del Rio reports building permits totaling 15,559.25 dollars over the past five weeks.
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Okla
G.O.P
Ghigagg
Oklahoma
Republica National Convention
Witt Franklin
Ardmore
Franklin
Willy
National
del Rio
Educator Urges Hoover Replaced at Republican Convention
CHICAGO June 14 The educator leader Samuel H. Church president of the Carnegie Institute and a Pennsylvania delegation member announced liberal candidate support for replacing President Hoover. Former ambassador Walter E Edge and former U S Senator from New Jersey are named as potential backers. The educator proposes a repeal amendment plank to the states.
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Chicago
INSI
Hoover
Samuel H. Church
Carnegie Institute
Pennsylvan
Walter E. Edge
France
U. S
New Jersey
Hurley Declines Ticket for Republican VP Nomination
Secretary Hurley of the War Department told reporters he is not a candidate for the Republican vice presidential nomination. He said he is not and will not be a candidate in response to Chicago reports linking him to the post.
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Hurley
War Department
Men Natly
Chicago
War Council Criticized by Engineer Coffin in DC
Howard B. Coffin, Detroit engineer and adviser to the original National Defense Council, denounced President Hoover for not using the council as a war measure. He argued the body should serve non partisan aims for immediate and future welfare and urged reviving the states council under the Reconstruction Finance Corp to fight the spiritual slump weakening the nation.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover Yeaterday
Howard B. Coffin
Detroit
Council of National Defense
Coffin
Orginal Council
Council
Hoover
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Los Angeles
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Death
Treasuily
Treasury
Waring
Mancday
St. Mark's
Mesdames H. 11
Klotz
E. Gillis
Jane Lewis Maver
Joke
Bueponner LiquivMaut Co
Broadway
Texas
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Time
WAR Council
Alaska
Norge
Elmer Everlasting
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Kerotkin
Commerce
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