Strike and legislation notes from Fredericksburg and Texas
Reports on the railroad strike negotiations in Kansas City and Omaha with Missouri Pacific conference talks and wage changes. Packing house strikes expand. Mor ris Mor ris and Wilson plants report outbursts. Five thousand workers in South Omaha settle with wage gains and reinstatement. Austin Governor Hobby submits five additional legislative measures on appropriations charters counties taxes and public facilities. Treasury clarifies paid advertising stance for Liberty Loan campaign.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Missouri-Pacific Railroad
J. F P. Murphy
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Rock Island
Wabash & Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Peet Brothers
Packing House
Armour & Company
Morris & Company
Ten Years Old Today Fredericksburg Standard Celebrates
The Fredericksburg Standard marks its eleventh volume as of today, though older than the name suggests. Since being acquired by Fredericksburg Publishing Company over two years ago, the paper has expanded its scope and strives to improve in content and presentation while promoting local life and national ideals rooted in American tradition and Washington’s legacy.
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Fredericksburg Standard
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Fredericksburg
German language press faces English translations rule
The Senate approved an amendment to the trading with the enemy bill requiring parallel English translations of German language criticisms of government policies. Supported by Senator King, the measure aims to curb German press efforts to misrepresent U.S. war stance, with penalties up to $500 or one year in jail. The change awaits House approval before final passage.
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Senate
Germany
Department of Justice
Ats
Millers Claim Loss on Government Plan in Texas
Texas millers say they operate at a loss under the Hoover Administration plan allowing a 25 cent profit per barrel of flour. President Landa of New Braunfels urged forming a committee to seek adjustments with the government. Official action was not taken. Frank Kell of Wichita Falls resigned as official wheat purchaser for Texas millers. R. M. Kelso of Fort Worth was chosen as successor.
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S.A .Express
Dallas
Tex
Sept
Texas
Landa
New Braunfels
Frank Kell
Wichita Falls
Texas Millers
R. M. Kelso
Fort
Werth
President Wilson Receives Ovation Aboard Mayflower
President and Mrs. Wilson cruised the Cape Cod Canal aboard the Mayflower today as locals at Bourne Dale and Sagamore waved flags and sang. A basket of flowers was sent to Mrs. Wilson while crowds cheered and the President waved, appearing to enjoy the trip.
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Associated Press
Sandwich
Mass
College of Industrial Arts to Open September 18
Denton Texas September 11 open date set for the College of Industrial Arts on September 18. Management reports dormitories filled except the final building under construction and demand for private dormitory rooms rising in college district. Enrollment growth is expected to outpace other state colleges with a steady 26 percent yearly increase.
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Denton
Tex
College of Industrial Arts
Thesday
United States
College of ‘Industrial Arts
Bargain Sale On Mens Work Shoes At 1.98
A Saturday September 15 sale advertises mens work shoes priced at 1.98 dollars. The listing promotes an exceptional bargain available only for a few days.
Minnehaha Liner Reported Sunk Off Irish Coast
New York reports the Atlantic Transport liner Minnehaha sunk after a submarine torpedo attack last Friday off the Irish coast. Fifty crew members are missing, twelve officers are listed as lost, and the ship was en route to the United States with a general cargo and a valuable race horse aboard. Two other steamers in the escort group were also reported torpedoed.
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Shee
Senate Impeach Ferguson Trial Nears End
Austin Tex Sept 12 The prosecution rested its case in the impeachment trial of James E Ferguson. The defense reserved the right to call one or two more witnesses. Uncertainty lingers on whether Ferguson will testify in his own defense. If he declines the Senate may read his direct testimony from the House into the record. A contempt issue looms over questions about the sources of a 156500 loan.
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Austin
Tex
James E. Ferguson
Senate
Brietski Declared Not Guilty in Draft Interference
Edward Brietski of Lavernia Texas was discharged after a U S magistrate found no evidence he obstructed the draft by delaying his son’s report. Testimony showed the family attempted to place the son in Seguin’s exemption process. the hearing concluded charges were based on a misapprehension.
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Edward Brietski
Lavernia
Wilson County
United States
Edwards
Brietski
Fréport
Seguin
Briet&ki
Bright
Sugar Industry Placed Under Government Control
Washington Sept 1 The entire American sugar industry will come under government control starting October 1 with a licensing system covering manufacture refining and imports to prevent price speculation and assure equitable distribution The plan aims to secure orderly supply and avoid shortages through voluntary agreements with traders while beet sugar producers accept price scales and cane refiners agree to channel all imports through a Food Administration committee to apportion shipments
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Food Administration
Son
Federal Agents Raid Home of Prof Nearing
Federal agents raided the home of Scott Nearing in Toledo Ohio on September 15. He had been discharged from Toledo University for his stance against national defense and was previously let out by the University of Pennsylvania. The raid targeted radical literature against the draft.
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ROBT
Pennizer
Biteqliddon
Omaha
Neb
South Omaha
Frederick Feick
Packing House Nihnaevers
Hobby
Kent
Stonewall
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Commissioners’ Court
Dallas County
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Treasury Department
Liberty Loan
America
Congress
Bis
Farade
Probst
San Antonio, Texas
Burrier-Maier Co
Millers
Wilson
Minnehaha
Studebaker
Hugo G. C. Schaefer
Deale
Fredericksburg, Texas
Prof. Nearing
Mismage”’ Farmers Produce CO
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