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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1917
Page
5
German forces in the Riga region press Rus sian lines back about a mile and a half between the Tirul swamp and the River Aa and east of Kalazem, according to the Russian war office via the British Admiralty wireless.
Albert Texas offers a complete stock of dry goods clothing gent's furnishings staple and fancy groceries. It buys and sells all kinds of country produce.
Mr Aug Hoffmann returns home after a week at Comfort. Miss Olea Enderlin visits San Antonio for several weeks. Mrs Win Betiaibaiek and daughter stay a week with the Weyers hausen at Hye. Alf Sehandua and family visit Emil Doebbler. The Rauchs visit Schaefer and Gellermann near Stonewall. Chas Hohenberger staying with Helmut Hohenberger near Stonewall.
Washington reports that armed merchant ships may gain passage through the Panama Canal if the armament is solely for defense and the canal zone governor is satisfied. The decision follows a State Department recommendation and aligns with a presidential circular issued at the war’s onset.
The Arkansas House approved a bone dry liquor bill today. Governor C H Brough plans to sign it this afternoon, making the act effective immediately and enforcing penalties on shipments into the state as well as internal distribution and storage. It also targets lockers and organization violations with possible dissolutions.
Washington January 25 railroad brotherhood leaders presented to President Wilson a plan favoring investigation by a mixed board of employees and employers to settle disputes instead of a law banning strikes. They will push the proposal to the Senate if needed after committee rejection. Also notice car load cold pressed cake for stock feeding at $2 per ton off car price. orders to Louis Herbort via phone 133.
Washington January 24 The House Ways and Means Committee will tackle funding to cover a growing federal deficit estimated between 200 million and 350 million dollars. Chairman Kitchin says no plan is ready, but subcommittees will review revenue options including tariffs, stamp taxes, and taxes on consumption and wool.
Silas Narro, son of a wealthy Saltillo Mexican, lies wounded in San Antonio at the Physician's and Surgeon's Hospital after a pistol fire in his Navarro street room. Attaches rushed to aid as Narro, hit in the side, was taken to hospital with expected recovery. Police were notified and an investigation began. no report filed at headquarters.
Berlin dispatch to Reuters via Amsterdam reports a manifesto from the presidents of the central powers parliaments stating their nations are determined to make any sacrifice necessary to secure victory.
In El Paso Texas on January 21 a collision between the fire chief’s car and a joy ride vehicle killed Annie Rotermund five, seriously injured her mother Mrs W J Rotermund and Ola Rotermund ten, with John Drew and Assistant Fire Chief John E Sullivan also hurt. The crash occurred at Virginia and Wyoming streets as the chief rushed to a fire.
L. F. Miller a retired Methodist preacher living with his daughter near Greedmoor was found dead beside a hay-stack Tuesday afternoon shortly after 3. He likely died about thirty minutes earlier and had been frail for some time. Born in Germany, he was 73 and had lived in Texas for over fifty years. Survivors include daughter Mrs. L. M. Roundtree and six sons Kim Bob Sam Dean Ben and Oscar Miller.
St Louis mayor Kiel opened the $5,000,000 Mississippi River bridge linking St Louis and East St. Louis with a parade and padlock ceremony. In Texas, a Georgetown jury found Wilbur L. Flewellen guilty of murder and sentenced him to 99 years after three hours deliberation for the Temple Streets killing of Roy McKinley.
County petitions circulate for election to determine a 15 cent tax for maintaining graveled roads. The measure has broad support as signatures accumulate across the area.
Berlin reports heavy snow and a severe cold snap aiding fighting on various fronts. In the last two days bitter weather has hampered movement but allowed troops to cross swamps near Riga despite harsh conditions.
The report notes German advances toward Roumania and the protection of Galatz by swamps, with Western theater weather aiding limited air activity. Artillery duels rise along the front from the coast to the Swiss border, while both sides fault a looming major offensive. In the East, severe cold slows operations but Russians strive to hold the upper Sereth line.
In a brief market notice Stehling Bros. advertises purchasing all kinds of furs and urges sellers to visit before selling. Knopp & Schneider are noted in small line as the local agents or advertisers.
Two choice resident lots in Fredericksburg offered at a bargain if sold at once. For particulars see 18, tf E. J. Koenig.
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