Tide Threat Worsens as Galveston Floods and Winds Rise
Galveston seethes as water floods downtown stores, forcing merchandise to upper floors while 40 mile northeast winds drive eight foot tides. Refugees shelter in county courthouse, library, and schools as two electric plants stay online and trains halt. Coastal warnings warn of rising barometers and intensifying high tides through the night.
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Galveston
Tex
Union Station
Pelican Island
Weather Bureau
Barometer Drops as Gale Winds Grow in Corpus Christi
In Corpus Christi Texas the 3 AM barometer showed a continuing sharp fall, dropping .02 inches in the last hour. Winds rose to 38 miles per hour as heavy precipitation accompanied the gale at the Weather Bureau office.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
United States Weather Bureau
Hurricane Winds Loom Over Galveston From Storm Report
The Galveston weather bureau issued updates noting barometer at 29.65 and falling, wind at 41 miles per hour, tide rising to 7.1 feet with water reaching top of wharf at Twentieth Street. A steamer about 200 miles south reported approaching hurricane winds, with later readings at 11:15 showing 36 mph winds and a 6.6 feet tide above mean low tide.
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Galveston
Tex
Twentieth Street
Ruling in Salmon River Land Suit Sets Water at 57 000 Acre Feet
Judge Dietrich of the Boise federal court denied receivership for Caldwell et al but fixed water rights at 2 13 feet and limited available water to 57 000 acre feet while allowing damages on defense in the foreclosure action. The decision sides with settlers on most points though no receiver is granted.
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Twin Falls
Dietrich
Federal
Boise
Caldwell
Salmon River Land and Water Company
Settlers
Commissioner General
the Land Office of Washington
Ile
Americans Captured Near Chihuahua City for Ransom
Dr J M Smith and E Monson two Americans believed mining men were seized by a band of ten armed Mexicans nine miles from Chihuahua City nine miles from the Beuna Tierra mines payroll robbery. The captors reportedly plan to hold Smith for ransom while Monson may be freed as troops pursued the robbers led by Colonel Sebastian Allende.
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Chihuahua City
Mex
J. M. Smith
E. Monson
Beuna Tierra
Santa Eulalia
Sebastian Allende
Three Exciting Matches End Chicago Meeting
Chicago Sept 13 Three exciting matches closed the international tennis matches today with visiting Australians having the better of the two day session. Norman J Brooks from Melbourne defeated William M Johnston of San Francisco in straight sets. Gerald Tu from Australia beat William H Davis of San Francisco.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Norman J. Brooks
Melbourne
Australia
William M. Johnston
San Francisco
United States
Johnston
Gerald Tu
Pisterson
Astralian
William BH. Davis
Palmer arrested in murder case over pony sale dispute
Chicago Sept 13 Thomas Palmer a Los Angeles actor was arrested for alleged complicity in the murder of Mrs Louis Brown a Maywood widow. Neighbors say she sold a pony to Palmer and the quarrel over the transfer led to the incident.
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Chicago
Thomas Palmer
Los Angeles
Cal
Louis Brown
Maywood
New York Athletic Club Wins Big Track Meet
The New York Athletic Club captured the annual senior track and field championship of the National Amateur Athletic Union at Franklin Field. NYAC led with 46 points, followed by Chicago A C with 40 and Illinois A C with 246 as Boston A A took fourth with 21 points.
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Philadelphia
National Amateur Athletic Union
Franklin Field
Chicago A. C
Illinois A. C
Boston A A
Entire Blame Cast on Boston Police Commissioner
New York Sept 138 Samuel Gompers AFL president assigned full blame for the Boston police strike to Police Commissioner Edwin Curtis in a statement issued tonight.
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Boston
Associated Press
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Edwin Curtis
Japanese Minister Urges U S Aid for Carranza in Mexico
Baron Fujitaro Otori, Japan's minister to Mexico, back in Honolulu after five years as ambassador to Italy and France, urges the United States to back Carranza with ammunition and equipment. He says Carranza alone can restore order, and he opposes direct U S intervention.
Mexicans lynched by mob at Pueblo bridge
In Pueblo Colorado a mob seized two Mexican men Jose Gonzales and Santos Ortez from the city jail and hanged them at the Fourth street bridge under heavy rain. Police were fooled by a ruse that diverted officers to the city hall and steel works district while the lynching took place.
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Colo
Fourth Street
Jeff Evans
Jose Gonzales
Santos Ortez
Steel Works
Scence
Gar McCafferty
Sinclair
West Fourth Street Bridge
Borah Addresses Large Fort Dodge Crowd
Senator William F. Borah spoke to more than two thousand people at Fort Dodge Armory denouncing the league of nations. He said it would Europeanize America rather than Americanize Europe, and was repeatedly interrupted by cheers with only one heckler.
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Fort Dodge
William F. Borah
League of Nations
Australia’s Grand National Eisteddfon Festival Headlines
Ballarat report notes the Grand National Eisteddfon of Australia to be held in October as a major musical and literary competition. Cash prizes total nearly $10 000 with numerous gold and silver medals awarded.
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Ballarat
Australia
Bean Patch Fame Highlights Local Boys and Girls Clubs
John Hollihan, member of a county boys and girls club, tends a six acre bean patch that could yield about 690 dollars in profit. He is among several club members whose practical work has shown results. The Chronicle plans a four day illustrated series starting Tuesday to cover these accomplishments.
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John Hollihan
Win Falls County
Chronicle
Fire Flares Across New York Factory District
More than 2,000 fire fighters battled a massive blaze in Long Island City affecting Standard Oil property and nearby plants. Explosions reportedly killed at least three men on ice boats as the fire spread through a 20 acre complex and surrounding facilities. By late tonight Deputy Fire Chief Martin said the blaze was under control as residents sought shelter.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Long Island City
Stone and Fleming Works
Standard Oil
Newton Creek
Columbus Distilling Company
Jeter Cooper Glue Works
American Agricultural Company
Green Point Bridge
Martin
Nine dead in Kansas City grain elevator fire
Kansas City officials said nine people died in the explosion and blaze at the Federal Grain elevator in north Kansas City. One man died in hospital, two bodies were recovered, six believed buried. J. O. Reed, a United States Grain inspector, said he warned the plant Friday about dust danger. company official denied receipt of any warning.
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Kansas City
Federal
J. O. Reed
United States Grain Corporation
Boston police lock out after mass suspension amid strike
Boston, Sept. 183 police commissioner Curtis discharged 19 suspended officers following a strike. He planned to recruit a new force, avoid civil service rules, and seek higher patrol salaries. Governor Coolidge and labor leaders reacted as the central labor union prepared for a meeting tomorrow.
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Gompers
New York
Curtis
Ingve
Central Labor Union
President Wilson Review of Pacific Fleet in Seattle Harbor
President Wilson flies his flag from the Oregon in Elliott Bay marking a historic review of the Pacific fleet. A near collision occurred when the president’s launch struck a naval whale boat, yet Wilson remained calm as naval aides adjusted command and ships prepared to sail back to anchorage.
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Associated Press
Seattle
United States
Wilson
Oregon
Elliott Bay
Tacoma
Ariving
Hugh Rodman
P. W. Foote
Navy Daniels
Daniels
Secret Service
Red management accused of profiteering in world s eve
Associated Press report from Cincinnati dated Sept 18 notes Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney Louis Hy Capelle received a letter signed "west end law" alleging profiteering by Red management in fixing prices for the world s series games and details of reserved seats. The communication hints at alleged price fixing and improper methods.
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Associated Press
Cincinati
Louis’ Hy Capelle
Hamilton County
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