Record of Severe Texas Floods and Rising Rivers
In Texas heavy rains caused widespread flooding with over 4.65 inches recorded in 26 hours. Trinity and Brazos rivers reached flood stage threatening areas between Fort Worth and Handley. Dallas river at 8.1 feet, Waxahachie reports $150,000 in damages. 500 bales of cotton washed from rail yards. 50 feet of MK&T track washed near Waxahachie. No fatalities reported.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
United States ‘Weather Bureau
Trinity
Fort Worth
Handley Land
Trinidad
Tage
Waxahachie
Waxahachie Creek
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Brazos River Threatens Fort Worth Bridge Traffic Halted
The Brazos River 69 miles west of Fort Worth swells and menaces the Texas and Pacific Railroad bridge. Box car chains brace the structure while the Trinity River floods the levee, submerging thousands of acres between Fort Worth and Handley.
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Fort’Worth
Téx
Brazos
Fort ‘Worth
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Fort Worth
Handley Sare
Brazos River Rises to Major Flood Levels Near Waco
News from Waco Texas dated November 8 reports the Brazos River rising to 31 feet near the highest flood mark, with 48 hours of rain causing the river to flood ten miles north of Fort Worth and the river's depth reaching 27 feet this morning. The article notes rapid ascent since 4 p.m. yesterday and the water level still climbing. Perfection oil heaters advertised by Sam Spmird Hardware at 219 Losoya St.
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Fort. Worth
Waco
Waco, Tex
SAM Sph Mir Hardware
Losoya
Ady
Norther Delayed Yet Forecast To Bring Cold Weather
The local Weather Bureau reports a delayed norther approaching from the north with wind growing from the north by noon. A large low pressure area over southwest Texas slowly drifts east, keeping unsettled and drizzly conditions Earth. Temperatures may fall to about 40 degrees within 24 hours with northerly winds easing. Expect clearer skies and moderately cold, dry weather for San Antonio and vicinity for the next day or two unless systems shift.
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Jocal~ Weather Bureau
Texas
San Antonio
Vipay
The Holy Places and their Sacred Role
The passage argues that people seek holy places to feel in God's presence, notes shrines arise from natural sites or historic sanctities, and praises humble edifices shining with divine grace to believers. It reflects on Palestine’s holy sites as pilgrimage goals, hoping they be rededicated with purer faith after liberation from Turkish rule.
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London Times
Palestine
Simon Frank Dies in Baltimore Hospital
Simton Frank, longtime vice president of Joske Brothers Company and a prominent figure in San Antonio business and society, died Friday at a hospital in Baltimore.
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Simton “Frank
Joske Bros. Company
San Antonio
Simon Frank Dies in Baltimore at 45
Simon Frank died Friday at 2:30 am at Johns Hopkins Institute Baltimore after a yearlong illness. Born August 14 1918 in San Antonio he lived most of his life here. He rose from clerk to vice president of Joske Brothers Co before illness forced retirement. Survived by four sisters and two brothers including Mrs Alexander Joske Mrs Sol Frank of San Antonio Mrs Sol Lichtenstein of New Orleans and Mose Frank of New Orleans and Dave Frank of San Antonio.
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Johns Hopkins Institute
Baltimore
Maryland
Frank
Rela
Relas
Alexander Joske
Sol’ Frank
San Antonio
Sol Lichtenstein
New Orleans
A. Bodenheimer
Houston
Dave’ Frank
Mose Frank
End of Trouble Reported After Tanlac Recovery
Mrs Emily McKenzie of Fort Worth Texas says Tanlac restored her health after years of catarrh stomach trouble and kidney pain. She reports weight gain improved digestion relief from gas and back pain and says she can eat freely now. Tanlac sold in San Antonio by Wagner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy with a special representative.
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Emily McKenzie
Second Street
Fort Worth
Tesas
Taniac
San Antonio
Wagner's
Meier
Local business figure dies. arrangements pending
A prominent San Antonio business leader linked to major state industries and the Casino Association has died. His home was 311 West Laurel Avenue. Funeral plans were not set, with arrangements pending and details awaiting relatives' return.
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Casino Association
San Antonio
West Laurel Avenue
Arctic explorers Amundsen and Storkerson aim for Siberian islands
Two Arctic explorers Roald Amundsen and Storkerson move on ice packs from opposite sides toward the New Siberian Islands off the Lena River. Currents may push Amundsen north to a base before a possible air dash to the pole while Storkerson seeks landfall and return toward Alaska next summer.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Roald Amundsen
Atlantic
Storker’ Storkerson
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Pacific
Ica
New Siberian Islands
Arctic Ocean
Lena River
Siberia
Arctic
Amundsen
Storkerson
South Pole
Northwest Passage
North Pole
Storkenson
Northern Ocean
Siberian Islands
Pole
Alaska
Tena
Stefansson
North
TE Storkerson
Herschel Island
Tines
Wrangel Island
Karluk
Aldske
Park Made Ready for Staging Benefit Football Series
Under the 14th Cavalry athletic officer Lieut L A Hematick the athletic grounds at League Park are being changed from a baseball diamond into a football field. The opening game is Camp Stanley versus Camp John Wise on Saturday November 9 at 8 pm with two more Army games on November 16 and 17. Special flying exhibitions and advertising drops are planned. Ticket sales are being handled by Lieut Le Clough and Lieut L A Hemmick, with invitations extended to officers and Mayor Bell.
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L. A. Hematick
14Th Cavalry
League Park
United War
Hemmick
Camp Stanley
Camp John Wise
Army
Camp Travis
Camp Dick
Fort Sam Houston
Kelly Field
Thomas A. Burke
Brooks Field
United War Work Week
Liew le Clough
L.A. Hemmick
San Antonio
Big elimination boxing card set at Kelly Field monday night
Arrangements completed for a large United War Work drive event at Kelly Field with an open air arena. The card features Kelly Field vs Camp Wise bouts including Thomas vs Hutton 115 pounds and Cavaretta vs Chavez 125 pounds among others. Tickets available at Gunter and St Anthony hotels and Kelly Field offices.
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Kelly Field
United War
Kelly, Field
Camp Wise
Gunter and
St. Anthony
Aviation Club
Kelly Field No
Officers' Club
Prystam
Thomas
Kelly
Hutton
Cavaretta
Chavez
Hartman
Bumble Bee Davis
Brye
Steinback
Ames
Kid Cruz
Allen
Rufus Coates Hanged for Slaying Fiancée in Fort Worth
Rufus Coates, 20, was hanged at Fort Worth at 11 30 AM after Governor Hobby twice reprieved him. He killed his 18 year old fiancée Zella Faulk on June 2 near a carnival in North Fort Worth and dumped her near Oakwood Cemetery.
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Fort Worth
Tedas
Rufus Coates
Zella Faulk
Hobby
North Fort Worth
Oakwool
Theoates
Portland
Ore
Coates
Mother’s Friend Promises Easier Childbirth
An old advertisement extols Mother’s Friend as a preparatory aid for pregnancy. It claims to relieve nerves, nausea, and pains while expanding the abdomen for easier delivery. The copy urges writing the Bradford Regulator Co for the product details and endorsements.
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Bradfeld Regulator Company
J. Lamar Balding
Atlanta
Georgia
Cee Thers Arleed
Wise Selects Men to Represent Her in Football Saturday
After a final scrimmage, Camp John Wise coach Louis W.B. Hiatt named his team for Saturday’s benefit game against Camp Stanley. The fundraiser opens San Antonio’s U18 football season with proceeds aiding the United War Work Campaign.
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Louis WB. Hiatt
Camp John
Air Serv
Kelly
Schnaars
Avi
SS Pert
Jas
Loblitz
Smith
Hiatt
Magal Darnell
S—* Cron
Patrice
Simon
Opening of 1918 football season promises hard title bout
In Boise Idaho on November 8 officials anticipate a close gridiron season opener as both San Antonio and opponent enter top form and ready to strike. An official count will decide Idaho US Senate seat for the short term with Nugent leading Gooding by about 620 votes.
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San Antonio
Idaho
Boise
John F. Nugent
Frank R. Gooding
United States Senate
Nugent
Four Survivors Rescued From Damaru Fire And Sinking
Four survivors of the United States Shipping Board steamer Damaru were rescued after a lightning sparked fire on October 16. Plucked from a life raft 200 miles from Guam, they arrived in port aboard a government vessel. They were the only survivors from a crew of 46, enduring severe hardships.
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Honglulu
T. H
United States Shipping Board
Damaru
Guam
Damnaru
Bisaeen
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Losoya’ St
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San Antonio, Texas
Stick
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Door
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