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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1916

Page

4

Cascara Bark Harvested On Siuslaw National Forest

National Forests in Oregon supplied thirty six thousand pounds of cascara bark in the latter half of last year. Bark used for medicine remains in steady demand in the United States and Europe, with western Oregon and western Washington now the main sources.

Siuslaw National Forest Oregon United States Europe England Germany California Washington Portland

Result of the Military Conference at El Paso

Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott and Mexican War Minister Obregon met eleven hours in El Paso to agree on a temporary arrangement. US troops stay on Mexican soil until order returns, Colonia Dublan becomes base, and the Mexican rail line may be used for supplies. Obregon showed conciliatory stance as Pershing and Funston confirmed defenses and withdrawal limits.

el Paso Hugh L. Scott Obregon United States Mexico Colonia Dublan Neott Washington General Pershing General Funston Namiquipa San Antonio General Fun

US Mexican conference seeks ground for amicable Pancho Villa terms

Generals Scott and Obregon led talks amid crowd of Americans and Mexicans as Obregon resisted U S demands for immediate withdrawal. Carranza allies debated concessions while Carranza offered 25 000 troops to northern Mexico after U S withdrawal with aims to deter raids and pursue bandits.

Frederick Funston United States Pancho Villa Carranza Andres Garcia Scott Obregon Alvaro Obregon Pasoo del Norte Mexico

The German Note News Update May 2

Washington reports the German reply to the United States is prepared and may reach Washington soon. It outlines adherence to international law in submarine warfare with warnings and safety provisions, possible rule changes by belligerents, readiness to discuss details with the United States, and clarifications on armed merchantmen status.

Washington United States Germany Britain Sussex Wilson Congress

German reply awaited on British merchant fleets claim

The note argues British merchant vessels in the Mediterranean act as naval forces for Britain and may fire first under orders. Germany seeks assurances that allied powers respect international law, and plans to address major points before tackling minor issues once Washington reviews Germany’s response. Presidents and cabinet discussed the situation informally, awaiting Germany’s formal reply.

Mediterranean Germany Great Britain United States Safe Department Wilson

Dr King’s New Discovery For Colds And Coughs

Dr King’s New Discovery claims quick relief from colds and persistent coughs. It soothes inflamed airways, stops rasping coughs, and heals irritated throats and chest, with a 50 cent bottle offered and money back if not satisfied.

Dr. King W. C. Jesseman Franconia N. H

Riots Hit Major Steel Works in Pittsburgh Area

Rioters attacked the Nicholson chain works and the Pittsburg Lamp Brass and Glass plant, injuring about twenty and driving 350 workers to flight. At Edgar Thomson works, guards used a wrecked office to fire on the mob, with intermittent shooting for over an hour. Seven thousand workers left under guard as hundreds of rioters bivouacked nearby. The company banked six furnaces, and deputies planned to move to the plant as tensions rise. district attorney vows to deport participating foreigners.

Ctory Nicholson Chain Works Pittsburg Lamp, Brass and Glass Company Edgar Thomson Works J. W. Dixon Ecamp Westinghouse Wilmerding East Pittsburg Edgar Thomson Jackson

Labor Troubles Grip Braddock As Riots Roil Pittsburgh

In Braddock and Rankin the state reports a major clash at the Edgar Thomson plant with 2000 riotous strikers, two killed and many wounded. Deputy sheriffs and plant guards exchanged over 400 shots as rioters retreated. National Guard units were called, with more troops en route and citizens sworn as deputies.

Harrisburg National Guard of Pennsylvania Pittsburg First Cavalry Brumbaugh Easton Edgar Thomson Steel Bradlock Ascore Braddock Rankin Sterling Steel Foundry Company Vic

Sloan's Liniment Ad Warns of Draft Dangers

An old advertisement warns that drafts cause neuralgia stiff neck and rheumatic pain and promotes Sloan's Liniment for relief. It claims fast relief from neuralgia headaches and neuritis with one or two applications and notes the product costs 2d at the druggist.

Eminent Authorities Endorse Dr. Pierce Remedies

The advertisement cites doctors including Eberle Piergey and Simon endorsing urine tests to diagnose diseases. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Cure-Alls such as Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets as remedies for backache scalding urine gout and liver bowels complaints with a free medical sample offer and mail order details.

Eberle Simon N.Y Piergey Pierce

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