1918 Minnesota ship explosion recalls wartime mine or torpedo
The 1918 Minnesota disaster near the Atlantic coast killed three crew members including Thompson Warner and Wagner. The ship, used for patrol duties, suffered a 30 foot hull breach after an explosion. Crew recalled conflicting views on whether a mine or torpedo caused the blast as the vessel moved toward Philadelphia navy yards.
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Kearny
Wack
East Price Bain Antoniaas
Rankin ‘Thompson
National Bank of Comerce
Hany Warner
H. H. Wagner
Iria
U. S. 5S
Minnesota
L ‘Thompson
Warner
Wagner
Jaa
Varner
Delawaré River
Philadelphia Navy Yards
Thomson
Delaware River
Thompson
Navy
Jess
Protests Over Rent Drive Sparks City Committee Clash
Protest leaders and officials clashed over a rent regulation push in San Antonio. Mavis Kallison chaired the DA committee to regulate housing. Henry F Hein appointed members, with Turner and Fuller opposing. Mayor Quin promised to announce a fair rents committee after a Plaza Hotel meeting on Sept 25, but no public names were released before he left for Washington.
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San Antonio
Mavis Kallison
Henry F. Hein
Frank Rowl
Prive
Leon Fienen
Turner and Puller
C. K. Quin
Flaza Hotel
Upwres
Quin
Washington, D. C
Lame
Merrit
Steger
Thrill
Turner Pela
Hein
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Thunder Range Beyond 20 Miles Noted In Lightning Observers
A brief report notes thunder is heard clearly only up to about 20 miles from the lightning flash, suggesting limited perceptual range for distant storms. The observation emphasizes practical limits of sound travel in weather phenomena and their impact on storm awareness.
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Ote
Catholics Meet Ends After Four Days At National Conference
In Houston the National Conference of Catholic Sharides neared the end of a four day session focusing on social problems linked to national defense and youth. Officers and committees were to be chosen as delegates prepared for Kansas City in two years. A banquet noted US aid to Europe’s starving, with Archbishop Joseph Francis Rummel urging practical aid and sacrifice.
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Houston
National Conference of Catholic Sharides
Kansas City
United States
Europe
Joseph Francis Rummel
New Orleans
GS. Howland Shaw
Lahm Arrives To Command Gulf Center
Maj. Gen. Frank Lahm, a pioneer flier and one of the few officers with aviation wings, returns to command the Gulf Coast Training Center at Randolph Field. He arrived Tuesday from New York, greeted by a gun salute and guards of honor as Brig. Gen. Huber R. Harmon and Col. T. H. Edwards welcomed him.
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Frank
Lahm
United States
Nine Army Flying Center
Air Corps Training Center
Randolph Tleld
New York
First Army
Huber R. Harmon
Gulf Coast Training
Col
T. H. Edwards
Randolph Field
Growth of Gulf Coast Training Center Expands Pilot Output
General Lahm leads the Gulf Coast Training Center as it scales to train 12,000 pilots and thousands of bombardiers. New training hubs form to support the emergency program, with two additional centers aiding expansion. Former leaders and instructors renew ties with army and civilian partners amid ongoing reorganization.
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Army
Brooksfield
Kelly Field
Brooks Leld
Kellyfield
Air Corps
Washington
Maren Lield
Cnnt
Randolph Field
Lahmeauti
Kelly
Tare Gulf Coast
Lahm
Generral Salim
Treniiship
Hin
San Antona
Gerald C Brant
Newfoundland
Robbery Report Involving Black Suspects Near Tracks
Ortega describes a robbery at West Commerce Street and the Missouri Pacific tracks in Pred Ortega. Two Black men confronted him, demanded $1.50 and an $18 watch, with one displaying a razor and placing it at his throat as he searched his pockets after being asked for a match.
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West Commerce Streeh
Ortega
Colima Street
Pole
Boxart County Fair Rent Office Opens In Federal Building
The newly formed Boxart County Rent Committee plans an office in Room 451 of the federal building with Lieut. Col H. E. Tomas in charge. The office will begin accepting complaints next week once form blanks arrive from Washington. The committee, coordinated by Col Thomas and Maj. Gen. Righard Bonavan, aims to establish fair rents for tenants and landlords in San Antonio area amid current rent control efforts.
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Boxart County
Federal Building
H. E. Tomas
Washington
Thomas
Ballarday
Righard Bonavan
Davis
Camp Wolters
Texas
Msomas
Our Lady of the Lake college stores run by Beta Alpha sorority
The business administration class at Our Lady of the Lake College operates a cooperative store run by Beta Alpha sorority. The store aims to involve members in practical business, with an annual stock drive and a semester end stockholders meeting. Officers include Helen Yturri as president and Lucila Marques as reporter. other members listed.
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Our Lady of the Lake “College
Beta Alpha My
Sorority
Helen Y ¥Turri
Esther Lines
Lucila Marquez
Helen Yturri
Geneval
Dean Weber
Gloria Joyce Felder
Frances Ta|t
Capitalism Topic of Rotary Address by Emmett Connely
Emmett F Connely president of the Investment Bankers Association of America will speak on capitalism to the San Antonio Rotary Club. The meeting is scheduled for 1 pm at the St Anthony hotel.
Depot Reports Goods Issued Across Southwest Military Supply
Col. J. A Porter reports last year’s depot operations in Texas New Mexico and Arizona valued at 31.8 million dollars. Clothing and equipment totaling over 34.7 million plus 4.7 million in food issued through Port Worth and San Antonio branches. Vehicles saddlery office supplies and miscellaneous items add hundreds of thousands in value.
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Une
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Army Recruiting Figures For San Antonio
San Antonio recruiting officers report 298 men accepted at Fort Sam Houston with 77 enlisting in the regular army sent to duty stations including the Philippines and Hawaii. Lieut Col Lawrence H Hanley notes district authority to draft men for service in the Canal Zone.
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Fort
Sam Houston
Laurence H. Hanley
Calees
Dodd Field
Philippines
Haowali
Hunley
UT Students Name Officials in Fall Student Elections
Austin October 22 four University of Texas students were named to fill student assembly and Judiciary council posts after a three week campaign with 39 entrants. One candidate was disqualified for an improper expense account. Lorraine Stutsman of San Antonio was elected to the Judiciary council.
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Austin
University of Texas
Lorraine Stutsman
San Antanio
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Randolph
Pompson
North Texas
Snyder
Ohio
Wegner
San Asia
Gulf Center
Aited
Rents Group
Lucila Marques
Helen
Jean Weber
Frances Tavolacel
Yolavel
Anita Marnoch
Jerry Roemer
Advertising de- Pertinant
Decoras Hions
Isabel Davin
Maria Olivia Mernes
Irene McDonald
Marjorie Whitehi
Edith Brown
Minerva Guerra
Bert Garcia
Pauline Hiller
Una Millet
Mary Lanulze Haegelin
Evelyn Haberkern
Lorraine Cady
Rotary
S.A
U. of Tstudents
Marines
Coast Guard
SIM
New York City
San Francisco
Navy Yard
Marine Corps
Marine
Ostmaster
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Camelanleo
Repos Tobago Co
Inert Tee
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