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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1919

Page

8

No Settlement of Coal Strike in Sight

Washington D C November 26 A government plan to settle the soft coal strike with a 14 percent wage increase for miners and no rise in prices to the public was presented to miners and operators by Fuel Administrator Garfield. John L Lewis and others called the plan insulting after a three hour session. A sub scale committee then adjourned. A joint commission of operators and miners with Interior Secretary Lane was proposed to work out wage adjustments and advise on future disputes.

Washington, D. C Garfield John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Wilson Interior Lane

Lost Gold Watch with Buie Fob Recovered for Reward

A large gold watch with a Buie fob was lost last Thursday. The finder is asked to return it to ae Hall for a liberal reward.

Ae Hall

Mrs Richard Klappenbach Sr Injured in Fall in Johnson City

Mrs Richard Klappenbach Sr suffered painful bruises and a sprained back after falling from a box on Wednesday evening last week in Johnson City Texas. She has been confined to bed and is reported to be improving slowly.

Johnson City Texas Richard Klappenbach Sr Klappenbach

The Awakening Editor’s Blunt Charity Critique

A columnist rails at social pressure to donate, arguing that men who cannot give to charity are labeled undesirable or dirty bystanders. The critique highlights the stigma around wealth and family duty and condemns judgmental views.

Fritz Nickels Dead Prominent Farmer Dies Near Boerne Texas

News arrives of the death of Fritz Nickels aged 42 at his home eight miles from Boerne Texas. He leaves a widow a son Joe his mother Mrs William Nickels Boerne three brothers Henry Willie Charlie seven sisters Louise Nickels Mrs H H Offer F Bartel William Cook H Berger and C Fritz. Interment was in Comfort Cemetery.

Fritz Nickels Boerne Tex Tle Joe William Nickels Henry Willie Charlie Louise Nickels Mesdames HH. Offer F. Bartel William Cook H. Berger C. Fritz Comfort Cemetery

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Llano Resident

A Llano Texas resident, S. O. Phillips, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve back pain and nocturnal kidney symptoms. The ad notes kidney trouble signs, praises the 50 year track record, and lists price at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York markets the pills.

Bright Dean S. O. Phillips Llano Texas Doan

Why Not America As Cotton Manufacturing Leader

The editorial argues America produces two thirds of the world cotton crop and raw materials while Britain leads in cotton goods. It urges the US to become a top global manufacturer and distributor of cotton products, noting Britain's purchase of raw materials and America’s production capacity.

America Great Britain I*t. Worth Daily

$2 000 000 Aid For Rural Schools In Texas

The Texas State Department of Education has allotted 2 million dollars to rural schools, mainly for teacher salaries. A total of 4,333 rural schools will receive aid, with Hunt County leading at 59 schools and several counties listed with specific school counts and allotments. Dallas County funds total 16 025 for 43 schools. Harris 13 025 for 44. Travis 11 178 for 41.

Austin Tex State Department of Education Texas Hunt County Hopkins van Zandt Fannin Bexar County Dallas County Tarrant County Harris Galveston Travis

Bargain Sale of Two Heavy Mules and Wagon

Notice lists a bargain sale of two heavy set mules and a wagon for cheap at 12 L. F. Kneese. The item appears in a short classified format from OG.

Wan Shot at San Antonio

Harry Short died Saturday night in a patrol ambulance en route to Robert E. Green Memorial Hospital from a shooting at a house on 918 East Houston Street. Suspect kh S Barrow, recently offico Texas, was arrested and brought to headquarters by Detectives Norton Kilday and Harris.

Harry Short Fourth St Robert E. Green Memorial Hospital East Flouston Street S. Barrow Offico Texas Norton, Kilday Harris

Two pistols found at scene of fatal shooting

Detectives report a revolver with three empty shells and an automatic that had been fired eight times at the scene. Two bullets hit the victim, one above the mouth and another near the heart. Witnesses include Mrs. R. S. Barrow and Willie and Allen Barrow. Short lay on the porch floor with a warm revolver by his side as Barrow was captured nearby. Short’s body was given to an undertaker for burial.

Short R. S. Barrow Willie Allen Barrow Christoph Barrow

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