Houston Christened by Texans in Naval Ceremony
In Newport News on September, about 200 Texans led by Governor Dan Mandy celebrated the christening of the light cruiser Houston. Miss Elizabeth Holcombe of Houston broke a water bottle from the Houston ship canal, signaling the fleet's bow in a ceremony at Ye Newport News Ship and Dry Dock.
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Newport News
Dan Mandy
Lustis
Houston
Newport News Ship and Dry Dock Corporation
Elizabeth Holcombe
Houston Ship Canal
Ates
Bliss
Mare’ Elten-Bute
Governor Ritchie Says Prohibition Is Not Enforced
Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland declared that prohibition is not enforced during a ceremony at Mazareth. The event honored Miss Jette Williams, granddaughter of General Sam Houston, with a crowd witness and a sister ship Northampton launched nearby. Whistles and cheers accompanied the ceremony as the vessel Houston moved to sea.
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Ritchie
Bertice
Mazareth
Albert GC. Ritchie
Marsland
Todas
Yas Maid
Hemor
Jette Wiliams
Grn
Sam Houston
Republic of Texas
United States
Texas
Northampton
Syas
Quiner
Maer
Calvin Conlidze
Syetaur
Berneath
Houston
Wess
Cal's Son Weds Here At Plainville Church
Photo shows Plainville Congregational Church where John Coolidge and Florence Trumbull will be married with Rev. Kenneth Willes officiating. Wedding is slated for September 23.
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Plainville, Conn
John Coolidge
Florence Trumbull
Kenneth Willes
Fort Worth Plans First U2 Aeronautics Building Conferred
Fort Worth will dedicate the nation’s first aviation building in the coming year. The project, described as a U2 story structure, aims to advance aeronautics and stands as a landmark for the city.
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Fort Worth
Seaplane Crash Kills Two Bathers at Coney Island
A seaplane crashed into a crowd at Coney Island causing two children Mildred Jakowsky eight and Meyer Keysier ten to die and nine others to be injured including William H. Alexander thirty four the pilot and a torpedo boat navy lieutenant. The craft ran out of fuel in fog and struck the water then toppled into bathers on the beach.
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Ry Universal Service
New York
Tsra
Wthera
Coney Tsland
Mildred Jakowsky
Meyer Keysier
Wiliam H. Alexander
Torrier
United States Navy
Conuy Island
Alexander
Albany
Coastal Airways
Coney Island
Tere
Richmond Consideration for Zeppelins Grants Transit Prestige
In a three way contest among Washington, Richmond, and Baltimore, the Virginia capital seeks the Zeppelins prestige for a proposed Atlantic passenger and express service. Dr Hugo Rexener said to favor Richmond over rival claims, while Baltimore and other cities press their advantages.
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Wastington
D. C
Beeville Officer Seizes Rum Raids
An officer raid at Beeville results in confiscation of whiskey and beer, empty bottles and caps, a slot machine, and six pints of liquor. Items were found at the premises operated by Mia with two slot machines and one card.
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Derville
Constable Ot
Toke
Tom Mow
Antelma San Farm
Wands
Bevase
Mia
Woman Injured in Automobile Crash
A female driver sustained injuries in a road accident near an urban street intersection. She was taken to the hospital for treatment after the collision involving a single vehicle and another party. The incident prompted local responders to secure the scene and assess damages.
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Earne Banetreet
Seuty Gevers Sas Treaind Sur
Lesh B. Goreen Hospital
Forma
New Brainfele Avente. Es
Black man struck while talking to friend after car incident
A Black man was struck while speaking to a friend on a Saturday night in Southerry. He sustained injuries to his left arm and hip. Police say a Feenel man in a car fired a shot as the victim handed a card raising a tan friend.
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Haymond Cheunut
Southerry
Lim
Boerne Fair Draws Hundreds for Kendall County Event
Boerne hosts its twenty fourth Kendall County fair with hundreds from the city visiting for the closing day. Exhibits include crafts, needlework by Mrs Dubose of Gonzales and Mrs Kneupper of Kendalin, with livestock premiums won by Louis Kiinkssek and Hields of Stockdale and others. Jockeys race, accidents occur, booths hosted by Boerne chamber and Ten Oak gardens showcase fruit, vegetables, and local art while San Antonians judge contests and award prizes.
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Paul Kneupper
Kendalin
Herman
Comfort
le Saarin
West Winmit
San Antonio
A. W. Harwood
Nixon
Charles Arhlerger
Louis Kiinkssek
Boerne
Tuck Down AG
Rose Bauer
Lerg
Heim
Otte Puebnert
Sisterdale
Suise
Louis W. Hields
Stockdale
H.R. Clack
Schulenberg
F. H. Lohman and Sons
Woerne
Herff Cattle Company
Wi Treder
Prederickeburg
Edwin Houston
G. Fielda
Houston
Paland
Jeff Heed
Doss Fulcher
San Angelo
Ilidnite
Will Hysaw
Nesro
Hysaw
Tra
Pulcher
Billy Moore
Brady Stables
Danger Boy
Ozona
P. Beck
Ne-Hi Ace
Coctean
My Angel
S. Deck
Brown Dick
Beck
Boerne Chamber of Commerce
Oakhurst
Acre
Aluoug
Sandaa Mission
SAN Antonians
Mally
C. E. Bi
TH. Boyder
Gus Schumann
Sam Bellsas
Irma Deno Fowler
State Department of Education
Dodge
Boerne Tne
Brownsbury
Europe
Germany
Flate
Azricuttace
Waillevalaezer
Torall
Nellie Gray
S. Beck
Bill Moore
Tonsell
Acrosa
Jeff Read
Fi. Beck
Nellie Ned
Tleca
Hypa
Dirk
Taphombes
Tack
Ton
WW. Lacklear
BP. Beck
Bain ‘Tex
Te Drsheau
Winoner
Whitley
Moh
Edwarty
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Tanso Pitta
Richmond
Zeppelin
Beeville
Kendall County
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Houston Street
Navarro
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Junors
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