Massive hurricane toll hits Texas coast as relief begins
The report from Houston and Corpus Christi areas details a deadly tropical storm with widespread destruction. Officials say at least one thousand bodies are along Neuces and Corpus Christi bays, with 50 to 200 dead in Corpus Christi region and many missing. Military relief trains, Red Cross coordination, and search efforts extend to Sinton, Port Aransas, Rockport, and Aransas Pass as crews rescue survivors amid extensive flooding.
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Houston
Texas
Neuces
Corpus Christi
Hobby
J. F. Wolters
Texas National Guard
Wolters
San Antonio
Robstown
Brownsville
Fort Sam Houston
F. C. Marshall
Kelly Field
Gulf Coast
Galveston
Sinton
Linton
Port Aransas
Rockport
Aransas Pass
W. P. Rhinehardt
van Allen
Dr. Rhinehardt
Sparks
White Point
Odom
Ermentrude leads baby tank in city recruiting scare
A colorful Seattle tale describes the Ermentrude baby tank marching through Pioneer Square and totem pole critics as Uncle Sam expands recruitment. Hotel life unfolds with midnight neighbors and a witty court quarrel over sleep and work.
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Ementrude
Ermentrude
Everett Way
Buck
Uncle Sam
Army
Pioneer Square
Navy
Ludendorff’s Big Drive Explored In Serial Expose
The article highlights General Ludendorff as the mastermind of Germany’s 1918 Great Front offensive. It notes his plan aimed to defeat the Allies before U.S. involvement and previews daily installments in The Seattle Star revealing the campaign and its controversial conclusions.
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Ludendorff
Germany
America
Seattle Star
Germany Eyes Western Drive as War Woes Turn To Submarines
In a wartime reflection, a German leader notes growing military strength by 1918, the lure of a Western strike in March, and hopes that submarines would curb Allied shipping. He recalls pressure from Reichstag members and the limits of his authority over submarine production, while considering world tonnage and American troop movements.
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Russia
Reichstag
England
Erzberger
America
Australia
British steamer Hayronton sinks in Host Gulf voyage
The British steamer Hayronton of 2,970 tons, en route from Galveston to Marseilles, foundered in the Host Gulf. Survivors were picked up by the steamer Fagan. No confirmed reports of crew losses at this time.
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Galveston
Texas
Hayronton
Marseilles
Boston Arming for Big Strike
Sentiment in favor of a general strike in sympathy with the striking police was growing in Boston today. Four hundred riot guns and twenty thousand rounds of ammunition were ordered from Montpelier Vermont. Hospitals exempt firemen milk wagon drivers and other employees in essential services would not be called out in a general walkout.
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Boston
Mass
Montpelier
Vermont
Central Labor Union
Dust Mask Drives Signal Illinois Farmers Rally
Springfield report notes Central Illinois farmers travel to the capital with sponges tied under their noses as eight inches of road dust persists from a prolonged dry spell.
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Springfield
Doctor flies to Houston with medical supplies
Dr. W. R. Rameau assistant city health officer departed by air today carrying medical supplies to the Texas storm district.
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Houston
Texas
W. R. Rameau
Texas Storm District
Toll of Storm devastates Texas coast towns
Corpus Christi reports 500 to 1000 drowned with over 200 hospitalized and 3000 homeless. In Aransas Pass one hundred drowned, Rockport and Port Aransas suffer heavy damage, Mustang Island inundated. Galveston briefly resumes normal life with sea wall protecting city. Portland and nearby towns report dozens of bodies recovered. Wire lines down across the region.
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Corpus Christi
Aransas Pass
Rockport
Port Aransas
Mustang Island
Brownsville
Galveston
Portland
Port Arthur
Linton
Gas Service Improvement Seen in Outlying Districts
Reports from outlying districts indicate slight improvement in gas service on Tuesday while hill areas and suburbs report better gas flow. City Boiler Inspector Murray investigates strike claims that unlicensed, inexperienced workers run boilers at Seattle Lighting's plant. Hutchinson, gas company superintendent, ridicules the charge as a mere technicality and notes workers were hired on a weekend.
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Murray
Seattle Lighting Company
SR. Hutchinson
Gas
Supt. Hutchinson
Hutchinson
A. B E. Miller
Workers Vote on Board Plan Amid Arbitration Debate
Master builders and union aligned tradesmen await Friday night results of a ballot on a modified mediation board plan. The Building Trades council, which met Sunday, scheduled the vote and warned no talks will occur until after the vote. The strike, now two weeks old, continues as carpenters lathers plasterers cement mixers seek ten dollars daily and laborers seven dollars.
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Master Builders
Building Trades Council
Arbitration Board
Master Builders’ Association
Water Shut Off On Magnolia Bluff Neighborhood
Water service will be interrupted for Magnolia Bluff south of West Howe on Wednesday September 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents should plan accordingly and await restoration.
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Magnolia Bluff
West Howe At
Striking Gas Workers Receive Boilermakers Aid
A meeting of the striking gas workers Monday saw support arrive from the Boilermakers union with a contribution of 500 dollars to assist the labor action.
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Boilermakers
Relief train heads to Texas coast after wrecks
A relief train with nurses and medical supplies left Houston under Brig. Gen. Wolters to aid Corpus Christi and nearby towns where water and gas are cut. Thousands face exposure as wreckage blocks rescue. 23 bodies found in Port of Portland area. Port Lavaca reports $150000 in damage.
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Houston
Texas
Wolters
Texas National Guard
Corpus Christi
Xual Amerman
Ville
Portland
Port Lavaca
Grand Jury In Session On Shipbuilding Irregularities
The federal grand jury convened at 10 a m in the federal building under Judge Jeremiah Ever. It is expected to remain in session for about two weeks as investigators probe high costs and alleged irregularities in time shipbuilding in the North.
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Seattle
Washington
Little Court
Jeremiah , Ever
United States Court
Federal
United States District Aftor
Robert C. Saunders
North
Want Ad Rhyme Contest Submission
Junior Mines at 1720 89th Ave. submits a playful verse for The Star contest. The ad promises dog or cat or any item, notes cash prize, and points readers to the Clemmer Theatre show and Classified page for details.
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Junior Mines
89Th Ave
Clemmer Theatre
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