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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1926
Page
6
Commissioners Court notes praise for citizens who pledge cash and labor to fix rural roads. The article commends the county for meeting petitioners on a 50 50 basis and beyond, while acknowledging finances limit full first class paving.
A civic address extols community unity in building Fredericksburg and the shared benefits of mutual effort. It praises public utilities for accident prevention, reflects on ingratitude after favors, and emphasizes progress toward civilization through collective action and safety.
The Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Frank Agnello after police searched his home without a warrant following arrests for cocaine sales to federal agents. The ruling rejects using drug seizures to justify home entries and orders a new trial with no illegally obtained evidence. The decision reinforces protections against unlawful police intrusions.
The American Debt Commission will resume negotiations Friday with France to fund its debt as a Senate motion to reconsider the ratification of the Italian settlement is debated. Ambassador Berenger, empowered by France, will meet with the commission after weeks of talks with Secretary Melon and Treasury officials.
A man believed to be the killer of a 16 year old wife is held in the county jail in Houston awaiting word from Hillsboro Florida, after being identified by description and occupation as Milton. He denied being the suspect though officers say he matches the description and had been a stoker on the steamship West Manham. Deputies boarded the ship at dockside and, after word from Hillsboro sheriff, placed the man in the ship’s brig.
In Oudida April 22 preliminary peace talks between French and Spanish delegations and the Rif people stalled over demand to push military fronts. Four hours of discussion ended without a new meeting date. Rifian delegates left for Tacurirt smiling. officials fear talks may fail though hope remains that bloodshed can be avoided.
W. W. Miller a local contractor was injured when his Ford car was struck by an outgoing Southern Pacific handcar at the Jefferson Street crossing Tuesday morning. He slowed for schoolchildren, the handcar could not stop on the wet track, the car overturned, Miller sprained his shoulder but escaped serious injury.
In Cape Girardeau Missouri on April 22 eleven people including five women from the Tyler community in Pemiscot County were arrested in Caruthersville over the flogging of a 20 year old girl. Leaders Smith Peter and his wife allegedly organized the gang. The victim was taken from a field, beaten, and later forced to surrender to authorities before release to a friend for safety as felonious assault charges were filed.
Summer rains since January cause serious floods in Brazil’s North Central Plateau punishing over 800,000 people. Rio de Janeiro reports heavy losses and widespread distress from the ongoing downpours.
The piece argues the debt issue is a moral and political problem, criticizing U S collection methods and urging the United States to demand outright acknowledgment of debts by debtor governments. It warns that remittance would burden Americans and arm Europe, while urging a firm stance that debts are due and creditors must acknowledge them.
Dearborn Independent argues the United States must resist being labeled collectors and clarify how honor rules influence international conduct. The piece emphasizes national honor in shaping future foreign policy and understanding foreign government practices.
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