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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
3
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Fragments show locals declaring candidacies for Sheriff Tax Collector Assessor and other posts in Gillespie County Texas ahead of the November election. Names include Hermann Ochs Chas Schmidt Louis Kordzik Willie Heimann Jr and others in the 38th and 89th districts and 89th Le district.
An old newspaper classified notice lists pricing for lines and spaces. Rates include ten cents per line for one issue and escalating charges for longer runs and extra positions.
Georgiana Markievicz received a life term after a court martial, with the death sentence for Henry O’Henrahan also commuted to life. The government launches thorough purges of local departments to remove rebels and disloyalty, amid revelations of post office subversion and an official living in a rebel arsenal house.
Anover Arkansas May 8 report that Mr and Mrs George Davis welcomed a fourth set of twins on Saturday. Mrs Davis 32 has twelve children in total. The first twins died. One from the second set and both from the last two sets are living and in perfect health.
A 230 man U S cavalry under Major Robert L. Howze routed a larger Villa bandit force at Ojo Azules 17 miles south of Cusihuiriachie. Forty two Mexicans were killed with no American casualties. the rout is believed to be against the largest remaining Villa force, potentially the same band defeated April 22 at Temochie.
Secretary Lansing received a message from Ambassador Gerard indicating a new note on the Sussex case was on the way to Washington. The German government purportedly admits attacking the Sussex and says the submarine commander responsible has been punished and will provide reparation. The dispatch says Germany has informed the United States of this fact.
New York May 8 Carl A Luderitz German consul at Baltimore was indicted by a federal grand jury for aiding Horst von der Goltz who confessed to plots to obtain a false American passport. A second indictment charged Wolfe von Igel former secretary to Captain Franz von Papen with conspiracy to defraud the United States by shipping lubricant oils to Germany as fertilizer.
Governor Ferguson orders 50 more Texas rangers to enlist for Mexican border service under Captain Sanders Fox and Ransom. A call for 100 additional volunteers may follow. The force will operate under state control and cooperate with national authorities if needed. Brigadier General Hulen and General Hutchings keep guards ready for rapid movement if required by the president.
In New Braunfels on May 7 Eugene Strohmer aged 15 son of Franz Strohmer of Hunter was found dead with a shotgun wound to the left side. The body was located one and one half miles from his father’s home by Mexicans from whom the boy had borrowed the gun to shoot a rattlesnake. He did not return the weapon, prompting a search that led to the discovery.
A Detroit News opinion notes the irony of opponents of preparedness calling for intervention in Mexico to “clean up” the republic. It argues that with 16 million Mexicans opposed to the United States, a government backed by bayonets would lack consent and be contrary to democratic principles.
A 74 year old Mississippian, M S Richardson, lost memory in Memphis while en route to Cincinnati. He could not recall his name or origin until he sat on his cot and withdrew $500 from his shoe, which restored his memory and he was sent home to Centerville, Mississippi.
Local firm requests baled sugarcane for immediate purchase. Farmers Produce Co invites area growers to deliver a car load of baled cane to their yard for processing and sale.
In Fredericksburg and nearby, residents report lasting relief from kidney and urinary issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Miss Alma C Tips of Austin credits the remedy with back pain relief and a permanent cure after consistent use, with statements dated 1911 and 1915. Disease claims, price 50c, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
Lieutenant Colonel Natividad Alvarez has confessed to Sheriff Walton's posse that Carrancista forces from San Pedro led by General Pablo Urreas raided Glen Springs. The incident followed a bandit pursuit as U.S. troops move toward the river to hunt the bandits. Several cavalry under Major Langhorne and Colonel McComb near Henderson Wells prepare to cross into Mexico. A clash at Boquilla left eight Mexicans dead while no Americans were injured.
Today is best day to clean up and breathe fresh air. Public Health Service notes typhoid fever drop in communities. Pollution and poor habits raise health risks. We buy poultry top market prices. call Martin 30 or phone 45. We buy carload of corn.
Fine Jersey milk cow offered for sale at a low price. Contact L. Brodie for details.
Bandera Medina Lake will be watched by a deputy game, fish and oyster commissioner. Will W. Wood of Rockport announced that John Barber, formerly Deputy Sheriff in San Patricio County Flatonio, will assume duties soon. A storm struck the city Tuesday morning with 2.11 inches of rain and a sharp lightning burst that damaged telephones and lighting but fire was saved by rain. Knopp and Schneider promote poultry and eggs at high market prices.
Short order meals offered around the clock with emphasis on family trade and dinner parties. Ladies entrance noted on the south side beside Mrs Richter’s residence.
Local shopper ad urges readers to visit a grocery store offering low prices and fresh goods. The message emphasizes consistently good quality and affordability for budget-conscious customers.
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