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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
5
At 1 15 Friday afternoon a Southern Pacific passenger train struck a street car near Seventy Ninth Street on Harrisburg Boulevard in Houston killing two aboard the car and a third later from injuries. The car carried about a dozen passengers and the wreck extended 170 yards along the track. Train passengers were also injured.
Washington DC testimony before the Senate Military Affairs Committee claims 40000 machine guns could have been in service today if not for the Ordnance Department. General William Crozier says the army needs 34000 guns, none of which would be ready before April. Surgeons General Gorgas cites cantonment sickness from overcrowding and lack of clothing as a factor. The committee plans to grill Quartermaster General Henry G Sharpe as it prepares for congressional action when Congress reconvenes January 3.
Austin dispatch reports State Superintendent W I Doughty setting a vigorous campaign to enlist at least a million school children in selling ninety one million dollars in war savings stamps and certificates in the coming year. He will speak in Canyon Sweetwater McKinney and Denton, organizing county school forces to meet their county quotas under National War Savings Committee direction with Col Fleming and Louis Lipsitz guiding Tex as plan.
Washington Dec 17 The House approved the National prohibition amendment by 982 to 128 with twenty five more votes than the two thirds needed. The measure, already approved by the Senate, goes to conference after a long gallery demonstration led by William Jennings Bryan.
50 tons of cold-pressed cotton seed are arriving by January 1. For prices and particulars contact Emil Riley.
London dispatch reports Teutons advancing toward the Venetian Plain with attacks west of the Brenta River. Asolone Mountain and surrounding Italian positions were seized, 48 Italian officers and over 2,000 men captured. Rome acknowledges the reverse yet notes German assaults in the center and on the right wing failed. Italians take 100 prisoners.
See the new French boot collection for ladies plus grey and brown boots now at the Daylight Store. The advertisement highlights stylish options and urges customers to visit.
Lieutenant Irving M. McCracken of San Antonio died at Camp Kearney California from a bomb accident during a practice drill. He was 33 and the son of R H McCracken a mining engineer. Lieutenant Brown who was with him was wounded. The camp lies near Lund Vista adjacent to San Diego. News of the death reached his parents on a telegram from Commanding General Strong.
Brownwood Tex December 18 Congressman Blanton was urged to stay in Washington as Congress remains in session. A Brownwood Chamber of Commerce message suggested he skip a Brownwood speech on December 20 and focus on grave national matters.
Austin Tex Dec 19 The Supreme Court will decide if a city can enforce an ordinance requiring vaccination of children before school attendance It will be the court s first consideration of the issue and could set a statewide precedent.
New York December 14 Contracts have been let for 4 000 ships with 8 000 000 tons capacity as the Shipping Board races to expand tonnage. Raymond B Stevens vice chairman says next year 6 000 000 tons may be available while steel-yard limits force shipyard building and a push for 400 000 skilled workers. Public agencies assist labor supply and aim to crew American ships with American personnel.
Washington December 18 Congress moves on the railroad issue despite Administration hints that President Wilson will unveil plans after the holidays. The Senate adopts a Cummins resolution for an investigation into the Interstate Commerce Commission recommendation for government operation unless Congress aids the roads with possible unification and federal aid. Senator Newlands, the Administration spokesman, did not object and the inquiry will begin before the next session.
The American submarine F-1 was rammed and sunk by F-3 in foggy home waters on Monday afternoon. F-3 remained undamaged and rescued five survivors, including Lieut. A K E Montgomery, commander of the F-1. His mother Mrs Julia Montgomery Pratt resides at Fort H Wright, N H.
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