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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
3
Fragmentary text shows staccato phrases about MacLean and a beef take over or event, with mentions of standard and travellike phrases. The readable parts suggest a report note on a person named MacLean and a beef or meat context, but details remain unclear.
Toledo reports two men killed and two wounded as discharged soldiers guard the Willys-Overland plant during a riot tied to a labor disturbance affecting 13,000 workers. In Vancouver a general strike call prompts a partial walkout by seamen and longshoremen. Winnipeg sees police calm amid strike mediation and soldier restraint. Paris subway workers vote for a strike as metal trades and coal miners strike in northern France.
In Washington on June 3 Senate debate grew as Senator Lodge said he had seen a copy of the German treaty in the possession of New York business interests. Senator Swanson urged committee action and questioned the President's pledge not to publish the text, while Senator Borah pressed for clarity on the source and handling of the document.
Columbus report says at midnight Mayor Cornell Schreibner of Toledo wired Governor Cox to send troops immediately. He stated all deputies were sworn in but he could not cope with the situation.
Atlanta June 3 Postmaster General Burleson warns striking employees of the Southern Bell and Atlanta Telephone Companies that strikes are not permissible in government service and orders J Epps Brown president of Southern Bell to take steps to operate the service.
At 9 50 p m on Broadway in Alamo Heights a Hudson automobile driven by Raymond Barlom a San Antonio transfer company chauffeur was robbed by a man in a gray suit and cap who emerged from brush with a pistol. The bandit forced Barlom from the car and fled toward New Braunfels at high speed.
NDOW SHADES offered at a fair price of 38 with standard options. Availability and exact specs not provided in the fragment.
A local testimonial praises Doan's Kidney Pills for relieving back pain and kidney discomfort. Mrs. R. J. Hays of 1601 Canterbury St. Austin says the remedy strengthens her kidneys and eases backache. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's at 60 cents a bottle, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y.
Washington reports that twelve predreadnought battleships will be relieved from active fleet duty and used as targets or junk as part of Navy Department plans. The ships, built 1893 to 1901, cost over 90 million dollars and include the Oregon Indiana Iowa and Massachusetts. Four already scrapped, eight more face the same fate, freeing about 10 000 enlisted and 409 officers for other duties.
San Saba Chamber of Commerce hosted a joint gathering with Llano and Goldthwaite representatives on May 20 to discuss a designated highway from San Antonio to North Texas oil fields. Elton Noble led the committee as chairman and Judge Robert Weaver of Goldthwaite served as secretary. Judge J. H. McLean of Llano was invited to speak.
In New Haven Connecticut on June 1 two airplanes collided 1000 feet above the city during a recruiting flight. Lieutenant Melvin B. Kelleher 23 of Franklin Indiana and Corporal Joseph Katzman 21 of Brooklyn were killed. Pilot Lieutenant John P. Loullot and Corporal Kelleher flew together while a third plane vanished. Official inquiry and inquest by Coroner Mix will determine cause and responsibility.
War Department will demobilize the 360th Infantry at Camp Travis with a few men from the 358th, while most of the 90th Division deploys to Camp Pike. Discharges occur nearest home. Oklahoma and Arkansas men affected. San Antonio veterans may parade if they choose, weather permitting. Senator Sheppard and Representative Bee protested the partial deployment.
The first air sermon by a sky pilot of the Methodist Church is planned for the Columbus Ohio exposition June 20 to July 14. The minister will float about 2000 feet above the crowd with wireless telephone and megaphone to broadcast his message. Organizers also aim to muster centenarians from across the nation.
Mrs. Cynthia Higginbotham of Meadowsville Kentucky 65 says a sluggish liver and constipated digestion improved after using Black-Draught. The 70 year old standard remedy advertises cleansing the system and relieving constipation indigestion and lazy liver with a 25 cent package. AD druggists
M C Blackman a Waelder TX farmer fell when his horse bogged in a washed out culvert road. He was pinned for over an hour before rescuers freed him. The horse also became mired requiring a team to pull free. Blackman escaped with no serious injuries.
Thrift week runs June 29th to July 6th with a sale and buy options. Call the listed number 37 for Arthur Keller to arrange inquiries and transactions.
Advertises purchase of hides including goat cow and horse with premium prices offered by H C Maier. No further context or location provided.
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