Union Baptist Association Opens Annual Meeting in Galveston
Galven Texas September 20 The Union Baptist Association the oldest Baptist body in Texas began its annual meeting in Galven with a large attendance. Founded 76 years ago through Rev James Heackins pastor of First Baptist Church in this city. Sessions continue through tomorrow.
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Union Non Society
Galven
Tex
Union Baptist Association
Texas
James Heackins
First Baptist Church
Woman Burned After Laundry Gasoline Blast
A gasoline explosion at a Chicago laundry on Avenue D injured Mrs. Otila Clau sen of 1525 North Pine Street. She sustained painful but not serious burns. Firefighters treated her on site and she was sent home after the blaze was extinguished with chemicals.
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Chicago
Avenue D
Otila Clausen
North Pine Street
Burleson May Run for Senate In 1918 Texas Race
Washington reports say Postmaster General Burleson intends to challenge Senator Sheppard for the Texas seat, with Governor Ferguson and former Senator Bailey also possible candidates. The November election could shape the cabinet and Burleson’s national influence, while Senator Sheppard plans a statewide tour to boost support.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Burleson
Senate
Senator Sheppard
Sheppard
Ferguson
Bailey
Texarkana
el Paso
Border
Little Mawrus
Culberson
Hig
Slayden
Callaway
Garner
Woodrow Wilson
Uncle Sam
Wilson
White House
Manganese Ore Shortage Warns of Industry Crunch
At Bisbee Arizona the American Institute of Mining Engineers hears BE C Harder USGS warn that manganese ore and alloy supplies are critically tight due to ongoing European war impacts. Paper by David B Reger WV Geological Survey notes oil and gas exhaustion advances. Waldemar Lindgren compares precious metal deposits in the Americas. Delegates head to Globe for further sessions.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Chemical Industries
American Institute of Mining Engineers
BE. C. Harder
United States Geological Survey
Institute
Mr. Harder
United States
David B. Reger
West Virginia Geological Survey
Waldemar Lindgren
North America
Globe
Fourth Degree Knights to Hold Galveston Event
Judge William Blakeslee announced plans for the Knights of Columbus fourth degree gathering in Galveston on October 15. A banquet for 400 is set at Hotel Galvez. The exemplification will occur at the municipal building with Rev Father J M Kirwin in charge of church ceremonies.Expected class size exceeds 150 with candidates from nineteen councils arriving.
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Austin
Tex
Galveston
William Blakeslee
Knights of Columbus
Texas
Blakesee
Galvez
J. M. Kirwin
la Porte
Blakeslee
Cotton Belt negotiates rate dispute with Railroad Commission
Col J F Lahane of the Cotton Belt meets the Railroad Commission in Austin to resolve a rate muddle. The Cotton Belt did not join others in seeking an injunction against rate increases and continues using old rates while rivals apply higher charges. An adjustment is expected soon.
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Austin
Tex
J. F. Lahane
Cotton Belt
Fort Worth
Railroad Commission
Commission
Texas Commission
Lahane
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