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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
5
Routing details show R. 8. Klett as managing editor and WH. Habenicht as business manager with mention of second class mailing status at Fredericksburg Texas Post Office.
Public is requested to send all communications to Fredericksburg Publishing Co. For business matters use the Bookkeeper's Dept Editor's Dept for all other inquiries.
Editorial notes explain four proposed amendments No 33 would raise legislative pay to 1500 a year plus travel. No 24 expands Supreme Court to nine and Court of Criminal Appeals to five. No 32 fixes county officer salaries. No 25 removes tax designation limits. Authors oppose rushed elections and urge study before voting. Father’s Day reflections punctuate the piece with social commentary.
Governor Dan Moody ordered rangers to handle the night of June 8 flogging incident affecting two Harrison County families and to seek justice. The note mentions Judge Estes a Federal Judge in relation to the case.
The district ordered a sweeping and immediate investigation into the peonage angle of the flogging of two families. State rangers arrested four men Thursday night on charges of assault while disguised and approaching a private home while in disguise. The speaker urged punishment without lengthy trials, citing Otto Lang of Caldwell County as an example, calling for one law for all and swift legal action by law agents.
Mr and Mrs Emil Hohmann were notified of their son Valtin D Hohmanns death in Dallas Texas. Reports say he was found in his office with a bullet wound beside an automatic pistol. The family flew to Dallas for funeral services held Wednesday with interment in a Dallas cemetery. He leaves a wife and two children of Dallas and his parents in this county along with many relatives.
Mrs Walter Meckel spent several days in Comfort during the latter part of last week visiting relatives and enjoying the local scenery.
Mr Otto Schneider and his family spent last Sunday visiting relatives in Boerne. The excursion highlighted regional ties within the community and featured personal travel details.
Mrs. Bodo Habenicht and her children spent the early part of last week in the Alamo city. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Juenke and daughter Viola are visiting relatives and friends at Menard.
Mrs Henry Lott and children and Mrs Otto Meurer and daughter visited relatives in Kerrville last Friday and Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Balsar Blum and Mrs Max Blum visited relatives and friends in Comfort last weekend.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Lochte of Kerrville visit the home of Mrs Frederick Lochte in this city. Miss Clara Lehne goes to San Antonio for a position at the Old South Cafe. Mr and Mrs Hy Magers of San Antonio spend the early part of the week with relatives and friends in this county.
Mrs A Kennedy and her child and Miss Ora Knopp visited relatives and friends in Comfort last Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Bierdorf of Chicago spent several weeks in Fredericksburg with relatives and friends then left last Sunday for Austin to spend a few days before returning home.
Governor Moody signed a special session bill to replace manslaughter with graduated murder and to preserve indictments returned before the act. The measure carries an emergency clause and takes effect immediately to prevent forced acquittals.
Mrs Adolf Dannenberg and her family from San Antonio are visiting relatives and friends in Fredericksburg during a stay that brings together kin and local acquaintances.
Professor Alfred Heimann from San Marcos writes that he is taking a course there this summer and requests the Standard be sent to him. He notes enrollment exceeding two thousand and that students largely pursue serious work with few here for amusement. A rain shower last night pleases farmers and signals promising cotton prospects.
Special notice announces July 1 relocation of Loyal Music Store with ad for bargains on pianos phonographs and musical instruments in next week's issue.
The yacht Fisherman, owned by Lane Grey, ran aground on a reef in the south seas on Saturday and has been refloated and anchored safely in the Rangiora island lagoon.
Phone your grocery order to No. 14 for prompt delivery. Juenke and Schoenewolf.
Mr. Christian Koch of Dallas spent several days with his mother and other relatives at Fred, sharing time and news. The note records a quiet family visit and travels among kin.
Four pairs of shoes gone missing last Sunday between 6 and 7 pm on Austin road between South Heights and Pedernales bridge. One pair black velvet with red slipper trees, one patent pair with gold trimmings, and two everyday pairs. Reward offered return to Fred. Schwiening's residence or this office.
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