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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1917
Page
4
The Gillespie County Grand Jury submits its report to Judge N T Stubbs praising the charge, notes loyalty to the flag, and finds no disloyal sentiments since the outbreak of war. It highlights county unity, minor disloyalties not openly voiced, and concerns about saloons, gambling, and fairground contraband while confirming crime is down and urging publication and discharge.
A Fredericksburg relief clipping profiles Motor Truck Company No. 35 of Camp Logan, United States Quartermaster Corps. The unit, famed for high speed, efficiency, and hard work, prepared to ship to France to haul supplies under dangerous conditions, with crews eager to prove themselves. Captain Frank E. Frazier led the unit, praised as a dynamo by his men.
The 101st National Guard and Company No. 35 trucks moved through Houston on August 23 to evacuate and protect troops during the raid by the Twenty fourth Infantry. They ferried Illinois soldiers to confront rioters, loaded equipment, and transported the Nineteenth Infantry battalion from San Antonio. The night featured long hours, improvised lighting, and a hectic effort to safeguard troops and supplies amid chaos.
Austin September 25 The Texas Senate acting as a court of impeachment rendered judgment that James K Ferguson is removed from office and disqualified from holding any state office of honor trust or profit. The final vote on the majority report was 29 to 9 with multiple amendments discussed and defeated.
Petrograd reports former war minister Soukhomlinoff was sentenced to life at hard labor after being found guilty of treason. The court heard his plea and condemned actions involving Russian fort information and aiding Teutons. The ruling marks a severe outcome in the evolving postwar treason cases.
Washington DC Sept 25 There is little doubt a large deficiency of men will be shown when the first increment of the National Army is mobilized Seventeen National Guard divisions must be brought up to war strength and several special service forces organized Yet it remains unclear if incomplete divisions will be formed or more men called Secretary Baker said accurate figures on transfer to the National Guard were not available The guard’s mobilization delays full reports as the infantry reorganizes on trench warfare lines The National Guard would need about 137000 National Army men to fill its divisions and another 100000 toward air services and other special leaves The plan to reorganize the National Guard into seventeen divisions and the changes in regimental structure amid the new standard have prompted protests from state officials over staff placements and reduced regiments
Washington dispatch reports the death warrant of seditious newspapers signed as Congress grants Postmaster General Burleson broad powers to suppress treasonous and seditious publications. He promises to enforce the law with discretion, warning mail carriers of potential crime for handling noncompliant papers.
The nation presses for wartime action against Germany as the public and Parliament rally behind a resolution. The Senate votes 128 to 1 and the House 51 to 38, signaling strong demand for swift presidential submission amid a pacifist leader's caution.
Governor Hobby transmitted a message to the Legislature on Texas law to let wholesale druggists in local option areas sell alcohol in quantities over one gallon to retail druggists for medicinal use. Dr A J Barton of Dallas urged statutory prohibition, but Hobby said the current session ends soon and could not submit the issue now. no comment on possible future action.
The Treasury Department announced a new loan of 40 million dollars to France. This brings the United States total loans to France to 690 million and to the Allies to 2.4664 billion since the war began.
Aires reports the Senate backed a declaration urging a diplomatic break with Germany. President Senor Irreygen地方 holds hands as the government moves to sever ties following the vote.
San Angelo Tex Sept 26 Colonel C Walsh and Judge W Blanks representing the Board of City Development are in San Antonio to confer with the locating board of army officers about sites near this city for the big military and artillery training camps to be established by the Government.
Washington Sept 26 The Illinois Indiana Ohio and Western Pennsylvania coal miners insist on wage increases around 25 percent. A joint scale subcommittee of miners and operators met with Dr. Garfield Fuel Administrator to discuss the demands. Operators argue price controls render raises impossible and some mines may suspend. John P. White UMW president will relay subcommittee results to Garfield.
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