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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1919

Page

3

London Premiers Conference Shapes European Postwar Policy

The London conference between Premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd George marks unity between Britain and France amid possible US withdrawal from European affairs. Observers note plans to pressure the US Senate to ratify the treaty and the League, while questioning masterful direction behind these rapid shifts. The article cites Wilson’s changed stance, American delegations pulling out of Paris, and a broad push to reassert prewar policies.

Clemenceau Lloyd George London America League of Nations Europe England France Turkey Constantinople Adriatic Russia Germany Great Britain United States United States Senate

Railroad Bill Faces Likely Failure Amid Senate Opposition

Senators backing the Cummins Railroad Bill fear it may not pass before the holiday recess or at all. A Republican poll shows greater hostility than expected, with possible amendments needed to salvage passage. The President’s stance on returning roads to owners by year end remains unclear, risk­ing receiverships if action is not taken.

Congress

Farmers Prices vs Manufacturers Prices Say Secretary Houston

David F. Houston, secretary of agriculture, rejects the idea that farm prices must drop before manufactured goods fall. He argues manufacturers must cut prices promptly to restore normal business, noting profiteering in manufactured products must end.

David F. Houston

Robin of T. F. 359149 to stand at stud on Live Oak farm

The Big Type Poland China Boar Robin of T. F. 359149 will stand service at our Live Oak farm. Service fee is five dollars. Breeders Fred. F. and Eug. B. Schmidt announce the service availability.

Robin T. F Fred. F Eug. B. Schmidt

Lawmakers debate railroad return as White House silent

Washington reports a bill for permanent legislation to return railroads to private control sits in the Senate. Senators and officials remain unsure when President Wilson plans to end government operation, while Director General Hines has submitted new recommendations but would not discuss them. Many expect government control to end by January despite the President's May notice.

Washington, D. C Senate Wilson Hines White House Congress

Blanco voters approve school bonds for new building

Blanco independent school district voters pass a 65 to 23 ballot approving a 12 500 bond for a new school building. The levy rises to 50 cents per hundred dollars, aligning with state aid requirements.

Blanco, Independent School

Colorado ratifies woman’s suffrage amendment

The Colorado House of Representatives in Denver approved the Senate resolution to ratify the woman’s suffrage amendments to the U S Constitution, completing Colorado’s ratification.

Colorado House of Representatives Denver Senate United States

Former German Ship DeKalb Burns Near Spuyten Duyvil

A wireless report from the police boat patrol says the army transport DeKalb has burned to the water and the hull is beached near Spuy ten Duyvil bridge. The former Hamburg America liner became a German cruiser and raided commerce in 1914 on South American routes before seeking refuge in Newport News.

New York Naval Communication Office DeKalb Spuyten Duyvil Bridge Prince Eitel Friedrich Newport News South American William P. Fry William P. Pry America Germany United States

Burglars at Work in Boerne

Burglars burglarized RE. G. Reppold's cafe in Boerne on Thursday night. The cash register was rifled of its contents amounting to several dollars and other small items were stolen.

RE. G. Reppold Boerne

Soldiers Remanded in Chloroform Robbery Case

Dee Wayne Barnard and A Honeywell of the 5th Balloon Company at Brooks Field were remanded to jail in default of $300 bond each after waiving examination before Justice Ben E Fisk. Mrs Mary Little reported a robbery at an East Commerce Street hotel. she was chloroformed, robbed of $46 and a $45 diamond ring, then found next morning unable to identify suspects.

Dee Wayne Barnard A. Honeywell 5Th Balloon Company Brooks Field San Antonio East Commerce Street Mary Little Ben Fisk

Dr Thomas J Jackson Dies in San Antonio Office

Dr Thomas Terrel Jackson prominent physician and surgeon in San Antonio died suddenly in his Moore Building office at 4 20 PM Friday of last week from angina pectoris while conferring with a female patient. Doctors E W McCamish and M Depew arrived quickly and found him unconscious. he passed away soon after. He served in the Philippines and World War.

Thomas Terrel Jackson Moore Building E. W. McCamish Dr. Jackson Philippines

Sudden Militancy at Boonville Clarion

An editor lanes out a last moment reader while a frightened small man is ushered in. The scene underscores the Clarion's uncompromising stance for truth justice and liberty amid tense local response.

Boonville Clarion the Clarion

Everybody Bossed Him

Uncle Eben recalls a man who aimed to be his own boss by saving money and traveling. But train conductors hotel clerks phones and taxi drivers all order him about, until he finally returns home to avoid being told what to do.

Eben

When Will the Boss Return In Office Office Parlor Talk

An idle staff scene shows four bookkeepers tied to a game of matching pennies and two stenographers sharing chocolates while discussing summer fashion. The limerick outlines a casual workday moment with casual banter about the boss’s absence and routine office chatter.

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