War veteran J Ow Lastington dies at 94 in Texas
J Ow Lastington of Austin Tex aged 94 died at dawn Sunday at the Home of his daughter Mrs Cla Laining on Prado Street. Survived by son J Barington of Mag and four daughters Mrs A Nenneds of Taylor Mrs Mary J Cavanaugh of Om Mrs M A Baker of Midland and Mrs DMTMi of Austin plus 72 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He helped plan logs at the first hospital in Texas during the Lamar administration. The body was taken to Mangr for burial in Texas. service details unclear.
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J. OW. Lastington
Austin
Allyin
Tex
Aldwighter
Cla Laining
Prado
Sne J. Barington
Mag
Nenneds
Taylor
Mary J. Cavanaugh
Navy board of advisers formed by Daniels plan
Washington Sept 13. Secretary Daniels announced a new advisory board to guide U S military and scientific activities, aiming to mobilize talent from leading societies. The board will be chaired by Thomas Edison with prominent inventors from American Society of Mechanical Engineers and other groups. Members include Howard H. Truffin, Peter Cooper Hewitt, Frank Julian Sprague, and William Lawrence Saunders among others, representing aeronautics, chemistry, engineering, and mining. The body will elect members by society nomination to reflect American ingenuity.
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Wasitington
Mittelols Legan
New Payal Advisory Board
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Dirst Manling
Thomaz Dy Edison
M. Daniels
Thames Edison 19
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Alent
Anidson Maxim
Brooklyn
Ordnance
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Matthews Hoenn Sellers
Haltimars
Walharey
American Society of Automobite
Howard &. Truffin
Detroit
Mich
Andrew Jt. Hiker
Bridgeport
Cenn
Inventora Gate Wobie
The
Inventors Guild
Peter Cooper Hewitt
New York
Thomas Robbins
Stamford
General Electric Company
L. H. Backlaw
Yonkers
S. C
Belgium
American Institute of American Engineers
Frank Julian Sprague
Wdi- Son
Italy
Germany
Benjamin G. Lamme
Pitteburg
Westinghouse
Robert Simpson
Woodward
Carnegie Iniltute
Washington, D. C
Arthur Borden
Webster
America
Society of Civil Encenéren Murray Bunt
New “Ark
Aval Academy
Alfred Craven
York
New York Public Service Commissar
Amecian Institute of Mining
William Lawrence Saunders
American Society of Mechan
William Leroy Brymelt
Schenectagy
Enginger
Jupiter
Spencer Miller
South Orange
Coast Guard Service
HM Shipwreck
Worf World Authority
Aern
Henry Alexander Wier Woot
Naval Aeronautics
Naval advisory board urged use of brains in war prep
Secretary Nantels and prominent engineers urged American use of inventive minds to equip the navy, stressing that victory hinges on superior weapons and preparedness. The passage praises Miles airway inventors and calls for leaders in science to supply munitions, with Fulton at the helm of theDoe for high order service and national gratitude.
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Naval Advisory Board
the Treasury
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Filtson
Road Congress Opens With Global Delegates in Gareand
Delegates from across the United States and foreign regions attend the opening session of the Pan American road congress in Gareand California. Representatives from municipal, state, and federal governments join as the American Road Builders Association and American Highway Association co sponsor the event. The Tri State Good Roads Association held a separate session and will join with the congress later, with the Pacific Highway Association also cooperating.
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PansAmerican Road Congress
American Road Builders’ Association
Eid
American Highway Association
Tri-State Good Roads Association
Congress
Tes Pacific Highway Association
General Forsyth Dies at Rockport After Long Illness
General George Alexander Forsyth S.A. dies at his Rockport home after months of illness. He served in sixteen Civil War battles rising from private in the Chicago Dragoons to brigadier general of volunteers in 1865. He later received brevet promotions for Indian campaigns and was connected with army ground inspection boards.
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Maes
George Alexander Forsyth
S.A
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Chicago Dragoons
Army
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Pstrope
Asia
Missouri smelter trust inquiry opens in Joplin
The Missouri investigation into a possible smelter trust began in Joplin with hearings before special commissioner Frank W. Dearster. W. T. Rutherford and John T. Barker, representing the state, will determine if a cartel exists and examine ore prices paid in the region amid allegations of collusive practices.
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Missouri
Frank W. Dear Uster
State Supreme Court
W. T. Ruther
Genery
Zie
John T. Barker
Sunday Association Elects Leadership and Plans Campaign
The Sunday Association held its first meeting with ministers and laymen from nearly every Protestant denomination. Key actions include forming a board of fifty directors under Rev William A. Rimbro Burda, choosing a secretary, and adopting a constitution. The group outlined committees for finance, building, ushering, publicity, and more, with future director appointments to follow. The plan centers on an evangelical campaign, aiming to unify local churches under a coordinating structure and launch Sunday outreach activities.
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Ehirely
Te Iendupshiy
Rey William A
Rmbo Burda
Yale Mieke
T. M. Jdannery
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John Bennett
Arwn Ap
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Weaver
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Usters
J. W. Woodsang
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Jolson
Entertainment
Neholson
Muse
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T Curry
Toda
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised by Minneapolis reader
A Minneapolis woman describes two years of illness and pain before treatment with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring strength, enabling housework, and improving health, urging others to consider the product. The letter cites testimonials and promotes the medicine as a trustworthy option.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Minenapolis
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Lydia E. Finknam
Josennawelin
Fourth Avenue
Minneapolis
Yoakum Woman Shot and Widower Ends Life Tragedy
In Yoakum a woman is shot en route to church by a man described as a widower, who then killed himself nearby. Police say the shooting occurred on a main street near the town center, with the woman dying on the scene and the man found dead after a possible self inflicted wound. Investigators are tracing the sequence of events and any links to a prior dispute or motive.
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Albert Find
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William King, Cork Industry Leader, Dies in New York
William King, famed as the tether of the cork industry in America, died at his Perth Anshay home after a night-long illness from pneumonia. Born in Easy Jang 97 years ago, he came to New York at age 18.
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New York
William King
America
Perth
Anshay
No. Mi
King
Easy Jang
International Irrigation Congress Opens in Stockton
The twenty second International Irrigation Congress begins in Stockton with a program focusing on immediate welfare of irrigation landholders and methods. Governor Johnson of California delivers welcome and J M Case of Abilene Kansas responds in a program highlighting railway colonization and settlement efforts. A separateAustin note reports a near drowning in Lake Austin with a heroic rescue by Captain Page of the Belle of Austin.
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Twenty-Second International Irrigation Congress
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J. M. Case
Abiane
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New Loan Law Into Effect September Sets Liberal Terms
A newly enacted loan statute takes effect in September, outlining liberal terms while preserving safeguards. The act authorizes insurance and investment provisions, dictates caps on personal and corporate investments, and grants supervision by the state insurance commissioner. It limits the allowed instruments, mandates capital requirements, and permits foreign and domestic investments under strict regulatory oversight.
Change Concert Hour and Schedule for Monday
The concert hour is moved to 1 o clock in the afternoon. Doors will open for the event featuring a program with Cavalry pieces and selections such as Overture Light Cavalry Waltz and Last Night of World. March events include Saint ? for the Third Cavalry and related performances.
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War Horses Burned At Fort Worth Fire Tragedy
A Fort Worth blaze killed horses and damaged a war-bond related enclosure. Eyewitness reports and official notes cite a loss between 40,000 and 46,000 dollars with uncertainty over exact causes. Local authorities warn the event may affect wartime supply chains.
Funeral Attendees Honor Ming Tam at Green Bil Deke Lodge
A large funeral gathering honored Ming Tam, with rites conducted at the Masonic Lodge of Chat, and attendees from local groups including the Wet nastier and the Sai Mauveon community. The procession moved to the train station after services, then observers noted the presence of many named attendees from regional societies and families.
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Girafessal de Wet Nastier
Trheinks
Servions
Sali Mavens
Rerviera
Wit Plater
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