Germany Accepts Allied Reparations Demands
Germany unconditional acceptance of reparations terms, amounting to about 33.75 billion dollars, reported to Prime Minister Lloyd George. Paris papers question genuine compliance. U.S. officials express cautious optimism about recovery and policy implications. Reichstag approves the payment terms and disarmament conditions. Lloyd George declares the war over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Germany
Lloyd George
Dr. Sthamer
German Minster
Great Britain
Gerany
Paris
Uni1&d
Washington
Ruhr Valley
United States
America
State Department
Department
Berlin
Julius Wirth
Reichstag
House of Commons
Texas Fire Insurance Rates Climb Across Several Sectors
The State Fire Insurance Commission in Austin announced increases in multiple Texas fire insurance classes. Movements include 80 percent for candy factories, 50 percent for park pavilions and grand stands, 35 percent for opera houses and theatres, 25 percent for moving picture theatres and grain elevators, and 10 percent to 15 percent for mills warehouses and various facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Wress
Austin
Texas
State Fire Insurance Commission
Parent-Teachers Association Meets at Carnegie Library
The regular monthly meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association is set for Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Carnegie Library. Mrs. W. B. Cline urges full attendance to support the association with a keynote talk by Maggie Barry of A and M college on Health and Posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Carnegie Library
W. B. Cline
Bryan
Maggie Barry
A & M. College
Red Cross
Barry
Rounds Wins Inaugral College Tennis Cup At College Station
W A Rounds won the A M Waldrop silver cup in the first annual tennis tournament at College Station. He captured the singles title defeating Baker and paired with him to win the doubles medal. The event showcased strong future prospects and a competitive freshman field, with gains noted for next season.
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College Station
Texas
W. A. Rounds
Aviation
A M. Waldrop
Baker
Motley
Burton
Pfaff
Darby
Calder
Mottley
Tr Whteann
T. Burta
Hamilton
Marnes
Porton
Porten
Trakimann
Rounds
Laker
Margruder
Barnes
I*siker
Tenni S H
College of Tennis
A. R. Cohn
Indictment Quashed in Chicago Case Misnamed
A Chicago grand jury dropped a manslaughter indictment against Frank Piano Sr. after an error left the son’s name off the record. Piano claimed his 18 year old son Frank Jr. ran with crooks and was shot when he tried to flee, deeming him better off dead. No reindictment steps yet. J R Witt underwent home surgery by Dr A L Mondrick and is recovering as well as could be expected.
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Chicago
Frank Piano
Frank, Jr
Piano
J. R. Witt
A. L. Mondrick
Banks Avert Run as Dallas Bank Confidence Issued
Crowds formed in Dallas on May 11 as rumors of Security National Bank insolvency sparked a run. The Dallas Clearing House Association and the Eleventh District Federal Reserve issued a statement of confidence, dispersing the crowd and asserting the bank's financial stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security National Bank
Dallas
Associated Press
Texas
Dallas Clearing House Association
Eleventh District Federal Reserve Bank
Quarantine Talk on Pink Boll Worm Spreads to Texas
A Texas conference with Governor Neff discussed a possible federal quarantine on pink boll worm spread. The governor will seek a legislative amendment and appoint a delegation for a May 16 Washington conference to outline federal requirements to Texas cotton interests. Representatives from multiple Texas chambers, associations, and A&M College attended.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Neff
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
South
James Z. George
Texas Chamber of Commrce
Texas Cotton Association
Texas Farm Bureau
Texas Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Waco Chamber of Commerce
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Austin Chamber of Commerce
A. & M. College
Retailers Refute Charges of Board in Price Readjustment
Washington May 11 retailers nationwide defend their role in price readjustment amid federal trade commission reports. Merchants plan meetings May 12 to counter claims they have not borne losses from price cuts and say strikes and unemployment drive high costs. Local retailers urge advertising to prove fair prices and stimulate sales while warning of a buyer strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Reserve Board
Interstate Commerce cancels proposed rate hikes
Washington on May 11 announces cancellation of schedules proposing raise of 385 percent for 33 1 8 percent in class and commodity rates between Eastern Southern territory and the Southwest. Also notes travel plans of Mr and Mrs FE G Jenkins in Marlin for Mrs Jenkins health and a delay for Walter J Coulter and Andrew Baker due to a seaman strike affecting their trip to Cuba and Panama.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eastern
Southern
Territory
Southwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
FE. G. Jenkins
Marlin
J. W. Coulter
Walter J. Coulter
Andrew Baker
Dallas
South America
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Messrs. Baker
Coulter
Cuba
Panama
Six-Year-Old Mike Escapes Home Forty-Six Times
Six year old Michael Clementi known for hopping rides and runaway episodes is back home after a fortieth sixth wanderlust incident. His father reported the absences, police located him at Coney Island, then at a subway station and a Fifth Avenue bus before being returned. He attended school after the episodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Associated Press
New York
Michael Clementi
Papa Clementi
Coney Island
Port Workers Boycott Ends in Argentina
Buenos Aires May 11 Representations by the United States to the Argentine government to resume the port workers boycott that tied up the steamer Martha Washington shipping board resulted in a solution satisfactory to both governments it was officially announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buenos Aires
United States
Martha Washington
Shipping Board
Colonel House Sees Versailles Treaty Conditions Criticized
Colonel Edward M. House, arriving in Cherbourg from America, regrets that Versailles treaty terms are not more rigorously enforced by the Allies. He heads to Paris to brief with Clemenceau and Andre Tardieu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel House
Associatea Press
Cherbourg
France
Edward M. House
America
Versailles
House
Paris
Clemenceau
Andres Tardier
Jail Held In Forgery Case Involving Government
Deputy Sheriff Tom Wheeless arrested J. L. Gause on forgery charges connected to cashing government checks. Gause, a colored man, was jailed by Sheriff Morehead and will be turned over to federal authorities.
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Tom Wheeless
W. D. Lawrence
J. L. Gause
Gause
Morehead
Death of Miss Nettie Locke in Cottonwood
The community mourns 28 year old Miss Nettie Locke who died Thursday morning after apparently being shot by a self inflicted accident while hunting rats at her home. She leaves a father, a brother Fred R. Locke, two sisters Della and Minnie Locke and Mrs. Boy Francis, and many friends. The service was held at Beckham cemetery with Rev. R. L. Brown officiating.
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Miss Nettie, Locke
Miss Nettie Locke
T. D. Locke
Cottonwood
Nettie Locke
Fred R. Locke
Della
Minnie Locke
Boy Francis
Cottonwood Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Beckham Cemetery
R. L. Brown
Henry Koontz
Walter Holden
Rufus Batten
Jesse Hugehina
John Whitten
Roland Crenshaw
Miss Kittie Hogue Visiting Relatives and Friends
Miss Kittie Hogue is spending the week visiting relatives and friends. She is enjoying hospitality and local routines during her stay and plans further social engagements with her hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittie Hogue
Kauffman County Whisky Dealers Are Given Pen Sentences
In Austin Texas May 11 the court of criminal appeals handed down twenty eight opinions of which fifteen involve Kauffman County. Convictions against John and Clyde Chandler for Dean prohibition law violations include possession of equipment for liquor manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors. Two cases were affirmed against each man with two years in the penitentiary. Six cases against Clyde Chandler and five against John Chandler were reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
Kauffman County
John
Clyde Chandler
John Chandler
Hostilities Suspended in Upper Silesia
London dispatch reports Inter Allied Commission talks with Polish insurgent leader Adalbert Korfanty leading to a suspension of hostilities in Upper Silesia. Negotiations occurred last evening and were conveyed by Central News from Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Inter Allied Commission
Upper Silesia
Adalbert Korfanty
Central
Warsaw
Hearne Section Suffers From Rain and Hail
Hearne Texas May 11 heavy rain with hail, thunder and lightning drenched the area for an hour. Farmers have just finished planting cotton the third time and may lose this planting. Prospects for crops are poor but the local section boasts about its fickle forecasts and hopes for a bumper crop.
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Hearne
Texas
Saladiner Poisoning Machine Company Launched in Bryan
J M Saladiner introduces a new poisoning machine after 18 years of work to combat boll weevil and other pests. The device sprays poison onto all plant parts, reaches breeding sites, and dries quickly in daytime. backed by Brazos county leaders, the $100000 company finances by H C Boatwright and P B Mangum.
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J. M. Saladiner
Mr. Saladiner
Brazos County
H. C. Boatwright
First National Bank
P. 8
Mangum
A M Students Vacate Dormitory for Visitors
One of the college's most modern dormitories will be vacated as students move to rooms with others to provide accommodations for visitors during the Forty-fifth Annual Commencement from May 21 to 25. The city lights are being painted gray to improve town appearance. Mrs. William Wimberly travels to Kervville with sister Mrs. Keefer for health. Buford Myres returns to Houston after visiting sister Mrs. Lige Spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
College of Texas
William Wimberly
Kervvlle
Keefer
Railroads face high costs and call for rate reform
Washington testimony before the Senate Interstate Committee focused on excessive operating expenses, led by Julius Krutschnitt of Southern Pacific who blamed government ownership and labor costs for railroads' troubles. He urged gradual rate increases and highlighted a wage impact from 1920 to 1919.
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The
Eagle
Washington
Julius Krutschnitt
Southern Pacific Railroad
Senate Interstate Committee
Congressional
Kruttschnitt
South
L. E. Faulkner
Mississippi Central Railroad
Faulkner
Labor Board
Mississippi Central
Waco News-Tribune
Waco
Texas
Wisconsin
American Furniture Company
Express
Baylor College Glee Club Concert Tour Scheduled
The Baylor College Glee Club will perform at Guion Hall in College Station on Saturday night then travel to Bryan for the 11 o clock service at First Baptist Church and sing an anthem at the evening service. Local residents anticipate their return visit and cherish their voices.
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Baylor College Glee Club
College Station
Guion Hall
Bryan
First Baptist Church
Illnesses Touch Local Residents Across Brazos County
Mrs. Minnie Elliott lies ill at home on 24th Street. Morgan Cross a leading Steep Hollow farmer remains gravely ill. R B Splane of Brenham visits Bry an with Mr and Mrs E J Jenkins. Splane is Jenkins niece.
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Minnie Elliott
24Th Street
Morgan Cross
Brazos County
Steep Hollow
College Chaps Face Lean Summer Jobs
The piece notes the 6,000,000 unemployed and describes how college men, though deemed ignorant by Edison, struggle to find summer work. University of Chicago's employment head William J. Mather says traditional jobs vanish, leaving scarce white collar roles and skilled positions, except resorts where college men shine as swimming instructors.
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Chicago
William J. Mather
University of Chicago
Mather
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Ruhr
Wirth
Parent- Teachers Association Meet
A. B. Carr, Jrj
Allen P. Carr
Trouble
Kaufman County
Saladiner Poisoning Machine Company
Buford Myres
Houston
Mrs. Lige Spell
R. B. Splane
Brenham
E. J. Jenkins
Mr. Splane
Jenkins
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