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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1917
Page
4
A brief notice states a staff appointment at Pebiteling Co with the Editor and Manager Assistant Editor serving as second at the Fredericksburg post office in Texas. The item mentions a price of 1.50 dollars per year.
Petrograd sees two demonstrations in Nevsky Prospect ending with deaths and injuries as riots sparked by Bolsheviks unfold. Cabinet crisis erupts over Ukraine and Finland. three ministers resign over foreign policy with Ukraine talks. Prime Minister Lyoff reconvenes ministers to address the turmoil amid Finland autonomy tensions.
Kalusz in Galicia, 23 miles west of Stanislau, was abandoned by Russian forces under German-Austrian pressure. Russians claim gains on the left bank of the Lomnica while hitting German efforts elsewhere. In Novica, Teutons counterattacked but Russian troops recaptured. Western fronts see a failed German assault at Teton and a French success near Verdun. Haig reports minor actions.
An editor from Fredericksburg travels to San Antonio to meet Mr. Barnes and discuss alleged bias against his paper. Barnes, informally sympathetic, says he has orders to supervise and possibly withdraw mailing privileges, with other papers watched. the issue centers on press conduct and federal inquiry.
In Washington on July 18 the protracted food control bill debate led to changes in section 3. Senators Reed and Borah backed amendments while Pomerene sought broader fixes. The measure tightens limits on the advisory commission and its contracts, with references to 1863 law. The bill faces further discussion and a Friday deadline for new amendments ahead of a Saturday vote.
Washington July 17 The government shipping board and Gen George Goethals plan a conference to settle differences over the shipbuilding program. Goethals suggested a meeting to review contracts for two government yards and costs on commandeering ships. Denman agreed such a conference is desirable and will occur once contract details and cost estimates are in his hands. A delay is attributed to a fleet office miscalculation on contract readiness.
July 18 dispatch from Petrograd reports a counter revolution brewing with parts of the army, mainly garrisons in large cities, as the Council of Workers and Soldiers Delegates wields key influence. Kerensky remains the strongest figure as ministers resign. front line unrest and Finish and Ukrainian separations worsen the crisis. Midnight disturbances on Nevsky Prospect followed by daytime gunfire indicate escalating tension.
Amsterdam July 17 two main developments in German political crisis show the empire seeks peace this year before America enters fully. A new Reichstag bloc challenges Chancellor Michaelis over his maiden speech and pledges “peace without annexations and indemnities.” The centrist Germania apologizes for its attack on Erzberger amid the submarine campaign doubting U-boats will force England to submit by a July 1 deadline.
The United States plans a 10 o'clock Friday drawing in the Capitol to determine which men must go to the colors. Five states report their registration numbering is finished and are working to complete duties before 9 tomorrow. Voters should check local boards for their call order.
About 2,900 men have applied to enter the second reserve officers training camp opening August 27 at Camp Funston. Applications reached Lieutenant Colonel L J Fleming at Fort Sam Houston by late yesterday afternoon and figures may rise.
Thirty seven arrests were made in San Antonio for selling intoxicants to United States soldiers. Nineteen defendants, mainly men, are jailed in Bexar County awaiting federal grand jury action opening December 17. Bonds posted range from two hundred to five hundred dollars.
Washington July 16 reports that the Industrial Workers of the World activities in the West had been financed by German gold have failed of substantiation after an extensive investigation by agents of the Department of Justice.
The British steamship Cranmore, previously reported sunk, was saved from torpedo destruction by an American destroyer that had been convoying her through the danger zone.crew members arriving in New York from England aboard an American ship provided the details.
The Kristianafjord with 912 aboard, en route from New York to Norway, ran aground eight miles west of Cape Race in thick fog. All passengers and crew were landed at Peragar Cove. the ship sits on jagged rocks with three holds flooded. Salvage efforts and special trains to St Johns were planned as rescue operations continued.
The Kristianafjord, 4 days from New York, called at Halifax for British authorities inspection. She carried 93 saloon passengers, 178 second class and 645 third class, with about 284 officers and crew. Her cargo weighed about 6000 tons of mainly foodstuffs. the twin screw vessel is 6,496 tons and was built at Birkenhead, England, in 1918.
Fredericksburg Camp No. 12438 M W La mourns the death of Hans Basse on June 26 1917. The lodge expresses heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family and drapes its charter in mourning for 30 days. A minute page will memorialize the departure with these resolutions published in local papers.
Gentlemen will pay 50 cents for dancing privileges with Hopf's Orchestra providing music. Proceeds benefit the local American Red Cross chapter and refreshments will be served by the ladies.
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