Fredericksburg News Ledger Details Local Funds and Road Petition
The Fredericksburg Standard notes subscription of $1.50 per year and outlines funding for bridge warrants on the Pedernales River at the Austin crossing. It records Ke Schoenfeld's $12 monthly support for county pauper Christian Friedling, and $2560 R. B. Fund apportioned among commissioner precincts. A road petition by Jacob Jung et al was continued for notice. Per diem of the court and the court adjourned.
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Pedernales River
Austin
KE. Sehoenfeld
Christian Friedling
R. & B. Fund
Jacob Jung
Commissioners Court Proceedings Show Tax Decisions and Population Estimates
County actions fixed Sheep Inspector pay at 75 dollars monthly and canvassed school tax votes in districts 20 and 1 with 20 yes 2 no and 6 yes 6 no respectively. Levy set at 15 cents per 100 in district 20. Officials’ quarterly reports approved including treasurer clerk and depository statements. Population estimates for justice precincts set, listing precinct totals and census figures. Court to reconvene August 27 after leave to the County Judge and license refund to a malt dealer.
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Wrede
Supt. of Public Instruction
Albert J. Schmidt
Herman Usener
Commissioners’ Court
Citizens Bank
Wis
Statents of Commission
Oqehs
Herman Ochs
Geo. E. Wright
A. H. Knneese
A W. Petmecky
J. Ps
Richard Henke
W. Henke
Roe Petermann
Bank
Fredericksburg
Herman
Kendall County
Denowis
Une Ainel
Chas Schmidt
Spe
Louis Crenwelge
Capital Welcomes the Japanese Mission Visit
Washington greeted the Japanese mission with warmth and cordiality, surpassing welcomes to other dignitaries. Officials anticipate a request for cooperation rather than loans, with Japan noting its Russia loan addressed by sales of munitions, and seeking United States collaboration after presenting credentials.
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International News Service
Washington
D. C
Fea
Ishii
Leagues
International
Russia
Japan
United States
Allen's Resignation Up in the Texas Senate
Austin dispatch reports the Texas Senate considers resolutions and committee reports urging the Governor to reconsider or repeal acts creating several state schools and the West Texas institutions, amid debates on appropriations, constitutional issues, and potential deficits.
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Allen
Senate
Bee
Alderdice
Johnson
Harris
Bailey
Westbrook
McNealus
Lattimore
Texas
General Land Office
Report on State Affairs agenda before executive session
Just before the executive session the committee report on State Affairs was to be presented, addressing Senator Strickland’s resolution calling for Wilbur P. Allen’s resignation from the University Board of Regents. Plans also set for the Governor’s nominations report on Dr. A. W. Fly’s status with the Regents.
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Strickland
Wilbur P. Allen
University Board of Regents
A. W. Fly
Fred Jones Hurt In Auto Accident In San Antonio
In San Antonio on August 23, Fred Jones age 22 swerved to avoid a street car, collided with another car at South Presa and Florida, then hit an electric pole and fence. He was crushed by live wires, rescued by emergency crews, and rushed to Robert RE Green Memorial Hospital in a serious but improving condition with concussion and bruises noted by surgeons.
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San Antonio
Tex
Fred Jones
South Presa
Florida
G. Limon
Limon
Jones
Traction Company
Robert RE. Green Memorial Hospital
Comfort Receives Beneficial Rainfall Across Region
A light to moderate rainfall swept the area Monday evening, varying from a half inch to an inch in different localities. The soaking moisture refreshed the parched grass and provided welcome relief after dry spells, benefiting farms and lawns alike.
Comfort fire company buys rebuilt two-pump truck
The Comfort fire company acquired a motor truck with a body built to hold two force pumps and hose. Doebbler's Garage prepared the chassis by converting a new Ford runabout after the firemen ordered the vehicle.
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Comfort Motor
Doebbler
Lively Senate Battle Over War Tax Sparks Debate
Washington Aug 21 Heavy artillery fell on wealth as Senate members pressed for war payment reform. Senator LaFollette Wisconsin urged eliminating consumption taxes from the $2 billion war revenue bill and called for taxing profits and incomes to bear war costs. He plans amendments and a bitter fight, joining Borah and other Senate leaders in speeches.
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International News Service
Washington
D. C
Senate
Johnson
California
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Borah
Idaho
For Sale Rams from Schreinor Live Oak Ranch
For sale on the Chas Schreinor Live Oak Ranch are 0 loans, 3 and 4 years old rams. They are very large, mostly solid colored with few white and in fine shape. Address: ROBERT ARBAL, Mountian Home, Texas.
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Chas. Schreiner Live Oak
Catholic Central Verein to Drop Word German
The German Roman Catholic Central Verein plans to drop the word German from its title, aligning with a Washington papal delegate’s remarks. Most Rev Mgr John Bonzano praised German Catholics for loyalty to the United States and warned against socialist doctrines during his speech in St Louis.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Mgr
John Bonzano
Washington
Central Verein
Mer. Bonzano
Verein
United States
Border Wrecker Tragedy Hits Brown Grocery House
Marshall Texas August 22 a dynamite explosion wrecked the Brown Grocery Company and Star rooming house at 2 PM several people injured arrest made Arthur Buckley a former roomer accused of plotting vengeance Buckley reportedly carried dynamite and fired a fuse before fleeing witnesses say Buckley tossed a lighted stick through a window detonating the blast officials say the blast was audible for miles and shook nearby structures
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Marshall
Texas
Brown Grocery Company
Star
Peseckes
Arthur Buckley
Buckley
President Announces Coal Rates in Provisional Scale
President Wilson announced provisional coal prices at the mine for bituminous coal. The plan, described as fair and liberal, is expected to hit producers hard. Prices are set by states, ranging from 2 to 3.25 dollars for run of mine and 2.15 to 3.50 for prepared sizes, with slack or screenings from 1.75 to 3 dollars.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Anthrax Epidemic Strikes Louisiana Cattle
In Shreveport on August 22 veterinarians report a cattle death toll rising near Benton in Bossier Parish. Dr E P Flowers of the State Live Stock Sanitary Board confirms the outbreak as diagnosed by local vets.
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Shreveport
Benton
Bossier Parish
E. P. Flowers
Enfield rifles to aid British forces abroad
The Associated Press reports that British forces abroad will field an average of at least two rifles per man. Some training rifles may be shared between morning and afternoon sessions at National Army camps until Enfield rifles, rechambered for American ammunition, supplement Springfield supplies arriving after mobilization. London reports 14 245 British casualties for the week ending today, including 2 873 dead and 11 370 wounded or missing, with total casualties at 14 248.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
National Army
Army Ordnance
London
Draft Mobilization Dates Altered for Second Increment
Washington Aug 21 mobilization of the second increment of draft troops is moved from September 15 to 19 and the third increment from September 30 to October 8. The first increment proceeds as announced. delays in local boards' quotas caused the postponements.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
NEW CHARTERS FILED IN AUSTIN TEXAS AUG 21
See Charter filed today by The Lutheran College of Seguin Texas with no capital stock. Incorporators include Emil Al Hannemann Fredericksburg president A K L Wolff San Antonio secretary Weeber Seguin treasurer C Ziehe Maxwell H F Hohlt Brenham BE von Boeckmann Austin and K Seeling San Antonio.
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Austin
Tex
Lutheran College of
A Nice Drive to Cain City For a Cool Drink Stop
Take a spin to Cain City after work hours and visit Jordan's Drug Store for a refreshing cold drink. The store is open until 9 30 p m. 49ff.
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Cain City
Jordan’s Drug Store
Riots Resume in Barcelona and Surrounding Towns
Violent rioting has continued in Barcelona and nearby towns since a general strike was proclaimed last Monday. Shooting from rooftops and behind shutters has occurred daily, with a considerable number killed or wounded, though exact figures are unavailable.
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Ay Associated Press
Barcelona
Spain
Goats for Sale by El Otto Evers
100 head of extra good shearing goats offered for sale with one extra good billy. Prices reasonable.
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