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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
6
Italians attempt a return after a car incident near Pine Creek. A passenger named Jack Tanner was forced from the vehicle by a man described as bad, the driver ordered to continue, a call to police followed, and the suspect was later jailed in Boerne.
Six German-American farmers in Washington County were flogged by a Brenham committee for refusing Red Cross membership. The incident occurred in daylight as part of a sweeping local effort that raised funds and intimidation to meet quota amid ethnic tensions.
The Camp Travis commanding officer informed Major John C Townes Jr supervisor of the selective draft in Texas that a shortage of 925 men remains to meet the last call. Texas has supplied 72 percent of its quota but 925 men are not accepted for various reasons. about 8,000 men are in reserve from which the 925 will be drawn. Townes advised local exemption boards to encourage voluntary enlistment to avoid taking men with dependents.
A stranger calling himself Richards reached Boerne on Christmas Eve, visited Wendler's Garage, announced he was a bad man from Oklahoma, and hired a jitney to transport him.
Cadet Davidson loses life at Hicks Field Fort Worth amid wartime reporting. The item notes casualties and military training locations during a period of rapid developments.
Washington December 26 The War Department faces questions on former Secretary Lindley M Garrison proposals for army reorganization and red tape elimination. The Senate Military Affairs Committee pressed for faster clothing provisions after Maj Gen John F O Ry an testimony and noted the term red tape appears in earlier resolutions and is replaced by usual routine.
American stage driver Mickey Welsh was hanged and throat cut by Mexican raiders who crossed the border to Candelaria, looting mail and killing the driver. Two Mexican passengers were shot. the mail sacks were found. Cadet A Davidson, an American aviator, died at Hicksfield after a 700 foot spiral descent during a solo training flight. He was son of Director Davidson of Title Guaranty Bank of New York and listed as Gothar’s millionaire heir.
Minneapolis daily reports the start of milling war flour under new Government rules to save 16 million bushels of wheat. Regulations require using 74 percent of the wheat berry, creating first and second grade war flour. Officials say ample current flour supplies will delay consumer availability.
American troops guard outlets to Vanhorne Canyon after 100 bandits crossed the border and attacked the Brite ranch. They killed Michael Welch and wounded Sam Neill while looting valued at about 7000 dollars and stealing horses. pursuit continues at daybreak.
The War Department will set up three military repair shops including San Antonio to handle repairs for motor trucks knapsacks and every item in service. Cost estimates range from 1 000 000 to 3 000 000 with other sites in Atlanta Georgia and Baltimore Maryland.
The American consul at Venice with the American Red Cross distributed Christmas gifts to Italian troops in trenches around Venice on Christmas Eve. B Harvey Carroll Jr and Gen di Viterfranchescoa led the tour with soldiers and truckloads of socks handkerchiefs tobacco sweets and food. Civilians 1200 are cared for with 800 at one soup kitchen and 400 at another plus clothing and food presents for women and children.
Fort Worth reports two airmen from the Royal Flying Corps died in an aeroplane crash at Hicks Field. Second Lieutenant Reinboth of Dury St Edmuns England and Cadet Manson of Canada were burned after the 200 foot impact and fire from a torn gasoline tank. Both had training stints at Camp Taliaferro and were here several months, identity confirmed by RFC officers.
In France December 29 the army censors crack down on love letters to American soldiers. They oppose letters from women who have not met soldiers and ban correspondence with strangers. The move aims to prevent clutter in ship holds while preserving long standing romances.
Joseph Gorman, recent Stinson School of Aviation graduate in San Antonio, was killed in action near Padua, Italy. A telegram from Miss Stinson in San Diego conveyed condolences to his mother, Mrs. Gorman of Ottawa, and noted Gorman as an Ottawa athlete who enlisted after completing training at the Stinson school.
The Blanco County Record notes the death of Julius Schroede who died at Fort Worth on Saturday December 15 and was buried at Millers Creek on Tuesday. The community extends sympathy to the family. The report mentions relatives and friends.
Bay City Texas December 26 Nine spans of the Western approach of the Southern Pacific bridge over the Colorado River near the city were destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon. The remainder of the structure was saved by railroad crews and others arriving in time.
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