Rio Grande Railway proceeds with 26 mile line to Brownsville
Brownsville dispatch notes the Rio Grande Railway, financed by a mix of public funds and private subscriptions, nears completion of a 26 mile main line from Brownsville to Paint Isabel. Officials explain gauge changes and cost constraints while highlighting planned cross-country expansion to improve freight service and waterway access.
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Brownsville
Tex
Rio Grande
United Sates Chamber of Commerce
Washington
United States
Browneville
Paint Isabel
Harding
D. A. O'Brien
Rio Grande Railway Company
Escae
Economic Highlight in Tamaulipas Rail Line History
Data from the company annual report ending June 30 1807 shows a treasury deficit of 199 687 83 with liabilities totaling 313 205 22. Permanent improvements up to that date cost 430 729. The Laredo route gained traffic after the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico line reached Browneville in 1904. Browne interests passed to O Brien in 1917.
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Mexico
Laredo
St. Louie, Brownsville
Browneville
A. Alburt Browne
James A. Browne
Frisco
Mr. O'Brien
Browne
Kelly Field Suffered Extensive Damage From Heavy Rains
Heavy rains at Kelly Field damaged runways and hangars. Roofs leaked and walks were washed from foundations while repairs proceed. Despite flooding, no water entered hangars and no aircraft were damaged. Soldiers restore damaged areas using on hand materials.
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Kells Field
Flood Funds Raised by Hermann Sons Relief Drive
Flood relief efforts organized by the Hermann Sons have raised 9 08 by Tuesday night. Committee members include Paul J. Herting chair, Carl Huhnhorst secretary, and Henry F. Woti g treasurer. Donors are asked to mail contributions to the treasurer or call Crockett 90 or 9%. Those needing aid should see Mr. Hertting at Hermann Sons hall 236 Garden Street. Relief meeting planned for Wednesday night at 8 to review further plans.
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Hermann Sons
Paul J. Heriting
Carl Huhnhorst, Beerstary
Henry F. Wotiig
Crockett
Hertting
Hermann Bons
Garden Street
Robbers Sought for Attacking Chauffeur and Stealing Car
Reported attack on Garcia, chauffeur for Merchants Transfer Co., as two youths believed to be soldiers stole a seven passenger auto near Camp Travis on Tuesday night. They attempted a hold up at a barber shop on Avenue O and Ninth Street. Car pursued toward Wolf's Inn on the Fredericksburg road. One suspect struck Garcia with a sandbag, and the chase continued with no immediate news by Wednesday afternoon.
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O'Brien
Houston
Freeport
O'Hyren
Tanhel
Rliss
Obrien Anbr
Nemel Gant
Wien
Hie Grande
Tio Grande
Tower
Rio Grande Valley
Cond
Jower
United Foley Congress
Wirngue Bantingy
Thlt Keetlon
Lagwin Mure
Tlut I
Ehaniel
Pallen
Vietiits
Tee Garcia
Avenue O
Ninth Street
Camp Travis
Wolf's Inn
Fredericksburg
Gareta
Parude
Stevens
Travis
Fhe
Blue-jay Foot Treatment Promotes Foot Comfort Nationwide
Treatment claims ease for tired feet with three products Riuejay Fant Soap Blue-jay Foot Relief and Blue-jay Foot Powder. Advertises free booklet The Proper Care of the Feet from Bauer & Black Chicago and targets sufferers of nervous strain and irritation seeking relief.
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Bauer & Black
Chicago
Robbers target barbershop and flood reports boost post office news
A night assault ends with Garcia bound and escaping by cutting free using a barbed fence. Police search the city while two youths in civil attire allegedly attempt a bank hold up on a reservation. Heavy flood coverage dominates mail as Army motor vehicles go up for sale at Fort Sam Houston on September 20 with public viewing at the sale park.
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Garcia
Raeing
Raeing Himself, the Enquifeur
Ian
Central Police
Army
Fort Sam Houston
O'Clutk
Mater Coumian
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Gillespie County Fair
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