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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1917
Page
5
Pecos County voters approved a dry status on July 7 by a margin of 10 votes, marking a shift in local alcohol policy. The result was certified by county officials and tallied after ballot counts.
Brownsville Tex July 16 Export conditions at this port prevailing prior to President Wilsons embargo proclamation effective yesterday were restored today by the United States customs authorities It was explained that the stoppage of small household purchases by Mexicans and gasoline carried in automobiles yesterday was due to a too literal reading of the proclamation and because of the day being Sunday
Fred Carter of El Paso was brought to Santa Rosa Infirmary in San Antonio with a broken right hip after a car crash and a robbed pocketbook. Detectives arrested a 27-year-old white man on Dwyer Avenue for theft over fifty dollars. two accomplices, described as young men, were later apprehended. Carter recovers while the American suspect faces trial. The other two witnesses are to be released.
Washington announces a draft of the 9 5 million plus registrants with a formal drawing next week to determine the first called to service. The initial pool may reach a million, then more would be drafted if needed to meet aviation and army strength. Secretary Baker outlined the plan in a press interview.
In Kobe Japan on July 15 the Chugetsu Steamship Company declared a dividend of 2000 percent as Japanese fortunes in wartime shipping surge. One steamer was sunk off the Spanish coast and the firm liquidated its remaining vessels to cash in on high prices. A former $2.50 share traded for $500, and other ship owners are selling ships to invest elsewhere. A Kobe shipping millionaire recently sold several steamers for nearly three million dollars a profit.
Brownwood party offers to buy a ranch in your area that is fairly well improved and fronts on a running stream of everlasting water. They will pay up to $50,000. Owners who wish to sell should respond at once with full particulars.
Mice in the July 1 report menace vast portions of Australia, overrunning farms and bagged wheat, with officials unsure how to curb the plague. Farmers fear the federal response, citing Sheep Hills Victoria where seven tons of mice were slain without reducing numbers, and warn that homes are swarming with rodents and few commodities are safe.
In a special Kimbley County District Court session this week the State of Texas v McAllister murder case involving Deputy Sheriff James of Junction was moved to Mason County. McAllister was brought in Tuesday and placed in jail, with trial set for the October term of Mason District Court.
Austin Texas July issue reports D E Colp secretary of the highway commission states no refund of automobile registration fees when a vehicle is registered. The license number stays with the car or is lost with destruction. Transfers require a form and transfer fee to issue a new certificate.
London July 14 The German Imperial Chancellor Bethmann-Holweg resigns eight years after taking office. He was appointed July 14, 1909 and Dr Georg Michaelis succeeds him as Chancellor. Michaelis, 66, has been under secretary in the Finance Ministry since 1909 with liberal views and is seen as a banker caste opponent. General von Steit also resigns, signaling a broad political shift in Germany.
In June 1917 the Gillespie County Commissioners Court ordered the sale of intoxicating liquors prohibited within the Willow City Independent School District until voters decide otherwise. The order, published four weeks in a Gillespie County newspaper, confirms 23 votes for prohibition and 15 against. I A Kneese County Judge certified the copy as correct.
Washington July 15 government moves to mobilize about 125,000 National Guardsmen in eleven states as the first militia increment into Federal service. They will stay at state camps for weeks, move to mobilization camps in the South, undergo training, then be sent to France. The Army War College completed a full mobilization plan with schedules for call ups and overseas dates.
Washington July 18 two senators Hardwick of Georgia and Owen of Oklahoma opposed the 640 million aviation bill by offering amendments. Vardaman of Mississippi threatened not to vote for the bill. Hardwick argued the president could draft aviators and questioned the need and wisdom of expanding draft powers. Some insisted on committee review of contracts to curb graft and avoid paying excess for aircraft.
Bisbee Arizona July reports strong influx of men to Warren mines with about fifty arrivals daily as workers travel from Texas Oklahoma and other states seeking jobs in copper camps. Authorities warn I W W members to stay away and distribute placards through offices stations and camps. Deportations of undesirables decline to six as a few members admit I W W ties and refuse work.
Washington July 18 The American naval squadron now in South Atlantic waters will visit Buenos Aires within a few days after Secretary Daniels accepted Argentina's invitation. Admiral Caperton was instructed to schedule the visit at his convenience. The voyage is seen as easing strains with five nations over Argentina's stance against Germany's wartime methods.
Training Camp notes describe field rations for American soldiers including twenty ounces of beef or sixteen of bacon or canned meat, eighteen ounces of peas or beans with bread, coffee with sugar and salt, prunes and fruit. Butter may arrive later. French gifts of champagne and wine pose legal issues. water-only rations persist amid filtration challenges. A new refrigeration plan is urged. Practice began despite bad weather and included successful antiaircraft drills. The first death reported was Private Nolan O, drowned yesterday.
A Saturday blaze at the J. Oppenheimer & Co building on West Commerce Street in San Antonio destroyed most of the five story structure. Firefighters and soldiers battled from about 5 p.m. to midnight. Fire Marshal McNeel reported on Sunday morning that building value reached 100000 with 80000 to 50000 damage, groceries and fixtures about 150000, insurance 90000, and substantial damage to bank groceries and private offices offset by limited furniture losses.
Advertises a seven room furnished house for rent with good water and cistern, garage, chicken yard and house. Owner may leave for France. details at 45 Thomas J. Martin. Sewer system noted.
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