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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1920
Page
4
Mr Miller states ranchers from Texas Colorado Oklahoma and neighboring states urged President Wilson to consider their evidence rather than reveal it to the Attorney General due to his stance in the Packers settlement. Talks with McAdoo followed in New York before presenting the matter in Washington.
Washington December 30 Great Britain and France informed the United States allies that they contemplate no objection to the Lodge reservations to the peace treaty and the League covenant. The allies prefer not to be asked to accept reservations categorically but do not oppose them if necessary.
The editor receives a New Year telegram from Hon. C. B. Hudspeth urging efforts to keep the nation out of war. The writer argues war harms the poor, costs money, profits profiteers, and asks Congress to protect homesteads and avoid conflict. The appeal reflects widespread antiwar sentiment and a plea for restraint.
Washington cattle growers from 12 associations appeal to President Wilson through McAdoo seeking to reverse Palmer anti trust settlements with meat packers. They claim packers control stock yards harm producers and urge new suits with Francis J. Heney as special prosecutor.
Albert Theodore Tips, 23, died at Santa Rosa Hospital from a back neck and head gunshot wound after riding with his family near the Southern Pacific Depot. Police seek a Dodge car rider behind the Tips vehicle. the assailant’s identity is unknown. Tips, son of Charles H Tips, worked as a salesman for Tips Hardware Company.
Senator McNary of Oregon said Congress will extend government control over sugar through licensing powers until June 30 1920. A compromise with opponents includes retention of the Sugar Equalization Board next year with broad price and distribution powers and House approval of the licensing limit.
Dry Mes wood offered at about five dollars per cord or ten dollars delivered. Donnar Texas address listed as the delivery location. Sam Barnard advertised the sale in Fredericksburg.
Dun and Bradstreet report a holiday buying surge with high prices still affecting spending. They note less inactive retail periods but persistent extravagance, while shortages and early spring selling appear in shoes and fur lines. The U S Commerce Commission plans a nationwide inquiry with written statements and a March hearing.
Austria laments Allied replies and asks the Supreme Council for a 100 million dollar loan to cover food supply until October 1920 and a long term credit to restart industry. Chancellor Renner also requests release of assets pledged to the Reparation Commission as security.
The New York State Federation of County Farm Bureau Associations adopted a resolution demanding that Samuel Gompers clarify publicly that he does not speak for the federation. A second resolution urged prompt railway returns to owners under conditions ensuring reasonable value and transport rates nationwide.
Washington December 28 The Federal Trade Commission announced it has sent out thousands of letters to gauge sentiment on a price guarantee system used by manufacturers and wholesalers. The plan promises buyers a price decline if a drop occurs before delivery but shifts losses to the seller if prices rise before delivery. Complaints say the scheme may block cost of living decreases.
Captain Sir John Alcock the first to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic died in Rouen France from injuries after his aircraft crashed near Cottenvard in Normandy on December 15. Lieutenant Sir Arthur Brown his navigator called his death a true sacrifice for humanity and noted his name among notable aviators.
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