Terrible Suffering in the Far North Describes Arctic Expedition
Berlin May 23 A diary from artist Herr Rave among the German Arctic expedition led by Lieutenant Schroeder Stranz details the disaster at Spitzbergen. After abandoning the Herzog Ernst on September 21 1912 the survivors endured exposure hunger and injury while seeking rescue. The account notes frozen extremities amputations and the failure to reach Advent Bay with drift and storm conditions delaying aid. The narrative culminates with reports of death and missing members as a relief expedition neared.
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Berlin
Schroeder Stranz
Spitzbergen
Herr Rave
Advent Bay
Thes Herzog Ernst
Rudiger
Eberhardt
Dettmers
Moeser
Rittchel
Stave
Staxrud
Duke of Altenburg
Real estate transfers list with varied parcels and dates
A compilation of property deeds and transfers from 1912 to 1918 across multiple neighborhoods including Crestholme Sunny Slope Lady of the Lake and Academy Hill. Transactions involve buyers such as Mrs. D. A. Livingston H. Kraft A. G. Startz J. T. Parker and firms like Masterson Irrigation Co. Prices range from $10 to $23 359.89 for various blocks acres and city blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Livingston
Julius Holz
New City
L. Kraft
Albert Riedel
Selma
R. EB
E. Kloepper
C. T. Troell
Keystone,Park
A. G. Startz
Frank Deats
New City Block
Crestholme
J. T. Parker
Annie Holm
Academy Hill
R. W. Hearne
B. L. Raborn
August Schneneman
Brunswick Park
George and
F. Brombaugh
J. D. Berden
Sinan
Sunny Slope
S. Pedrassa
L. & Wilborne
Vera Cruz Street
M. C. Lefot
J. D. Borden
A. E. Tidwell
C. A. Ingen
L. H. Chatterson
C. BE. Clinger
San Antonio
C. T. and
M. Troell
Kloepper
P. Smith
E. H. Prescott
Mulberry Avenue
George R. Campbell
C. D. Janer
Park Terrace
R. D. Craig
Bascom Bell
Atch
Jock
Sity
L. Lytle
Imes Jr
Lucius Inten
W. O. Cocke
Gallery Party Praised By YWCA In St Louis Visitors
A supper and gallery party hosted by Miss M Eleanor Brackenridge drew about 125 Business Woman's Club members and friends of the YWCA with guests from St Louis. Speakers described the club as large and enthusiastic and outlined plans for a new building including a Business Woman's Club room and a summer camp program.
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M. Eleanor Brackenridge
St. Louis
Miss Sweet
G. Bedell Moore
E. D. Love
Mary L. Burnham
New Purchasing System For Texas Penitentiaries Starts
Austin May 23 The state penitentiary and institutions adopt a quarter purchase system. The change ends indiscriminate buying that cost thousands of dollars. Storekeepers will issue requisitions to the state purchase agency.
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Austin
Tex
Chasing Agent to Buy Supplies for Each Quarter
A chasing agent will purchase all supplies each quarter to avoid open market bidding. This approach aims to secure lower prices via competitive bids and reduce costs.
San Antonio Becomes Clark Family's New Home
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clark and daughter Florence Clark of Parkersburg West Virginia, after months visiting friends in San Antonio, decide to make the city their home and plan to buy property here and wind up affairs at their former residence.
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Edward Clark
Florence Clark
Parkersburg
W. Va
San Antonio
Dittlinger Lime Co Shows Strong Rock in Test at University
The Dittlinger Lime Co. rock recently showed a crushing strength of over 12 000 to the inch in a test at the University in Austin. George T. Jambers will take your orders. When you buy anything you might as well get the best and then when you buy from them you get it double quick.
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Dittlinger Lime Co
University In
Austin
George T. Jambers
Dittlinger Lime Co Offers Quick Rock Delivery
New Braunfels Texas based Dittlinger Lime Co promotes fast crushed rock delivery services to local customers. The firm highlights efficient transport and ready stock for immediate projects.
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Dittlinger Lime Co
New Braunfels
Texas
Visitor Dr A A Hundley Praises San Antonio
Dr A A Hundley pastor of Findley Ohio Methodist Church says San Antonio impresses him as the best known city for its size among clergy. He calls its history missions scenery climate and curved streets highly appealing as he tours en route to Christine Texas.
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San Antonio
A. A. Hundley
Methodist Church
Findley
Ohio
St. Anthony
Dr. Hundley
Tragedy as 14-Year-Old Is Killed In Accidental Shot
In Glasgow Kentucky yesterday Verna Lane, 14, tried to take a shotgun from her younger brother in play. The gun discharged, killing her instantly. The boy was overwhelmed with grief and his condition was considered serious.
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Glasgow
Verna Lane
Phyoe
Seous
German insurer to issue policies in Denmark
A German insurance company plans to begin offering policies in Denmark citing losses from water damage. The move expands cross border coverage and aims to streamline claims for Scandinavian clients.
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Eas
Denmark
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AvFsian
Balbriggan & Porosknit
Nainsook Union
Panama
Wilde Bay
Mossel Bay
Wm. Penn
A S. E. Eppstein & Co
Dallas, Texas
Churchman
Washer Bros. CO
Glasgow Woolen Mills
Houston ST
Tree ‘Man Press
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