Willie Ames Dominates Lightweight Title Claims at Kelly Field
Willie Ames the lightweight champion of the Southern Department defeated Cavaretta in a tough three round fight at Kelly Field. Other bouts included Murray stopping Walker in the second, Woodridge drawing with Baker, Attwood drawing blood on Belvue and challenging Warren, and Swanger losing to Behm in a four round bout. Officials for the event included Simpson as referee and Rogers as secretary timer.
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Willie Ames
Kelly Field
Caveretta Caveretta
Cavaretta
Ames
Murray
Walker
Woodridge
Baker
Attwood
Belvue
Rans
Warren
Varran
Bexser
Jarey Warren
Kelly Field Arena
Swanger
17Th Aero Squadron
Behm
Cnmyp
Cmp
Georgia
Deat
Swan
Helm
Simpson
Rogers
Clerks and stenographers urged for department offices
Col Daniel Edwards McCarthy, department quarter master, says MT department faces steady demand for clerks and stenographers as men depart overseas. both men and women are needed, with trained business ten commissioned officers and clerks replacing front line personnel. He invites job seekers, including drought areas, to take advantage of employment opportunities supporting the national war effort.
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Daniel Edwards McCarthy
Hols
City awards paving contracts and officer promotions
The city commission approved multiple street paving contracts including Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company for Taylor Street and Avenue C repairs, and Texas Industrial Company for North St. Marys Street. An appropriation was made for Cincinnati Avenue work and Soledad Street drainage. Several noncommissioned officer promotions were announced in the 1st Company Watch Depot Brigade, with new sergeants listed.
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City Commission
Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company
Taylor Street
Martin and
Fourth Street
Avenue C
Houston
Grand
East Houston
Alamo Daze
Chestnut Street
Texas Iolithic Company
St. Mary's Street
Travis
McGill Construction Company
Cincinnati Avenue
Soledad Street
Romana
McGill Ramsey
Martina Street
Fredericksburg
Cna
Watch Depot Brigade
Rey
Jenkins
Olin
Muckle
Arthur
Swan
Alford K. Slobe
Thomas TR Obenchen
Cav Leanard
Kay Mo Mass
Gland Yo Rowlin
Phe Follawig
Heer Aude
Cdr
Gargis
AL Edwards
William AL Holt
Clas
SS. Taenhs
Dries Tobie Fey Doe Wright
Tare
Meret Iblons
Curt Plow
Peck
Kelly Field Stars Leave for Officers' Training School
Three Kelly Wick stars depart as infantry officers’ trainees. Jimmy Walkup, the lefty ace, posted a remarkable 16 game year with seven shutouts. Joseph Lynch, duquesne alum, joins as catcher after semi pro stints. Jack Gilroy, famed third baseman, once football hall of fame candidate and defensive standout, heads toward military service.
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Kelly Wick
Jimmy Walkup
Joseph Lynch
Harm
Jack Gilroy
Walkin
Red” Lynch
Duquesne University
Pittsburg
Smoky City
Gilroy
Dartmouth
U Battle
Princeton
Historic Futurity Race At Belmont Sees Sixteen Entries
New York Sept 14 The historic futurity for two year olds at Belmont Park will be decided today over six furlongs. Sixteen horses are carded with three stable pairs and weights listed ranging from 117 to 127 pounds. Notables include Thunderstown Hannibal Delaware and Joyful Efficient among others in a brisk speed test.
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New York
Belmont Park
Uowen Bay Racetrack
Proctor Knott
Salvator
Billy Kelly
Jernal
HM. J. Wilson
Thunderstown
Hannibaly
Gerry
Lady Tresebudl
Delaware
Mod. Sehwartz
Dunborne
Dackexy
Wunboyne
Beliattinger
Stir Lampton
Ambrose Hannibal
Matibrother Morman
Liesebud
Caleban
Robinson
Grand Circuit closes at Syracuse with live racing day
Syracuse N Y September closes Grand Circuit meeting with live races. Winners include Murphy Dickerson and Lyman. Murphy drove Dilly Jackson to a straight heat win in the 2 10 class pace. Jenne Vern and Mazda split heats with Lyman winning heat three. Ravon Vrisco swept the 2 15 trot heats. Amateurs Keer Valo and Byron Furbush won races.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Murphy
Dickerson
Lyman
Dilly Jackson
Zoller
Jenne Vern
Mazda
Ravon Vrisco
Monte Valo
W. d. McDonald
Boston
Keer Valo
A. J. Furbush
Loston
Byron
West End Aquatic Meet At West Mud Lake
An aquatic meet is set for Sunday at West Mud Lake starting 6 PM. Events include 1 yard dash 60 yard dash 100 yard dash and 100 yard dash plus a long swim with distance to be announced. Diving spans from 3 feet to 16 feet, with J A Shannon offering life saving instructions.
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Welook
West Mud Lake
J. A. Shannon
Gulf Coast
Review at Kelly Field Exhibition of Troop Display
Col Gerrite Van Quackenbush former commander reviewed all troops and equipment at Kelly Field on Friday afternoon with Col Keecher and Colonel Quackenbush present on the reviewing stand. The parade included Cant Harry Graham Capt T W Kendall and the entire staff with field personnel, squadrons, trucks motorcycles ambulances and nursing corps passing the stand.
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Gerrite van 8
Quackenbush
Ixelly Field
Stones EB. Feeber
Kelly Viel
Keecher
Kelly Field Track Sends Team to National Meet
Kelly Field selects a national team for the Avia four Athletic Union championships in Chicago September 10 to 17. The squad includes Kelly Field athletes such as Cadet Carl Bukty and John W.L. Mills along with Willoughby and V. Sereaae in events from pole vault to shot put and hurdles.
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Kelly Vivld
Avia Four Athletic Union
Chicago
Carl Bukty
Kelly Tiel
John WL. Mills
Kelly Field
Beard
Willoughby
Allegheny
Broud
V. Sereaae
Peace in Two Years Says War Correspondent Patullo
Dallas dispatch quotes George Patullo predicting the war will last two more years. He says American entry shifted the conflict, boosted Allied morale, and increased French and British resolve. Patullo notes U S troops grew from 12,000 to about 2,000,000 and praises Allied cooperation.
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Dallas
Tex
America
Germany
George Patullo
Vatulla
Meance
United States
Tenn
Vatullo
France
British Air Lanes Capture German Battery on Front
On the British front Aug 25 British airmen surprised and captured a German battery. They identified 40 to 60 horses harnessed to field guns and opened fire, stamping the horses and drivers, then held the position until British and American infantry arrived to secure the guns.
Shrine to Initiate Ceremonial Event at Saint Marys Street
A local shrine announces an initiation ceremony at Saint Marys Street site. Hundreds receive the work and stunts are planned. Doors open between 3 and 7 pm with a festival meal to follow. Members of the fraternity invited.
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St. Mary's Street
Anen
Esthonian Plight Amid German Occupation Reaches Global Voice
The North German Gazette reports wide upheaval in Estonia as German forces tighten grip. Descriptions cite economic collapse, forced censorship, requisitions, and mass unemployment with Estonian governance in disarray.
Banks to Close at 3 O Clock in City
Local banks plan to shorten hours to three o clock daily to ease postwar staffing. The change responds to Texan labor laws and aims to balance operations. Clerks will stay after closing to balance ledgers and perform clerical tasks.
Shortage of Coal Supplies Reported by Correspondent
A Press Association correspondent touring coal districts reports a growing coal shortage and evacuation of miners to meet wartime demand. Routers Limited says patterns show munitions factories rely on increased coal output, with arrangements to resume mine work by experienced miners.
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Teaden
Press Association
Routers Limited
Onvy Stud
Jamrach Family Quits Wild Animal Trade After Auction
The Jamrach heirs, three sons and a daughter, abandon the family business after selling the live stock to a rival and dispersing vast curios from three generations. Albert Edward Jamrach led the firm through a peak, buying and selling dangerous beasts for London circuses and foreign ports. The auction and legacy mark the end of a long era in the wild animal trade.
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Damurach
Menmareh
London
House of Jamrach
Albert Edward Jemerach
Hhe House
Hiarbormaster
Lievert
Hamburg
Incene
Collec
Charles Jamrach
Himsellf
Albert
Edward Jawrach
I Jomrach
Jun Hoi
Andrews Says House Will Play Big Part in Peace Conference
Frank Andrews former Democratic State Committee chairman and ally of Col J M Souse spoke at a Pershing birthday event in Houston. He praised Edward M House as a sagacious statesman who foresaw the war and urges alliances to dictate terms at the peace conference.
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Andrews
House
Houston
General Pershing
Frank Andrews
Democratic State Committee
Col. J. M. Souse
John 4. Pershing
Woodrowson
Edward M. House
America
Steno
Europe
South America Poised for Trade Shift After War
Centenary Bulletin predicts postwar globalization will reshape commerce with South America. Increased U S trade figures prominently, while ties with Britain and other nations expand through diplomatic missions and collaborative efforts to align on postwar principles and policy questions.
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South America
Germany
Centenary Bulletin
United States
United Kingdoms
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