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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1917

Page

5

Roll call of charges and votes in Austin trial

The document lists a long roll call of names and charges from an Austin session dated Sept 22. It details nineteen charges against a defendant with named notables including Clark Hall Parr Woodward and Noel Bailey. Each charge lists Yes and No votes and several abstentions or present not voting. The record shows financial misdeeds, improperly forwarding funds, bank deposits and university board interference among others.

Austin Texas Alderdice Bailey Bee Buch Nan Bell Buchanan Scurry Caldwell Clark Collins Dayton Dean Deeherd Lloyd Gibson Hall Harley Henderson Hopkins Hudspeth Johnson Harris Lattimore McCollum McNealus Page Parr Robbins Smith Strickland Sueter Westbrook Woodward A. F. Ferguson J. Davis Noel Bailey Noes Bee Clark Floyd Gibson Hall Herley McCollun Page Parr Temple State Bank Noel Hail Harley Hopkins Johnson Lattimore McCollum Seagn Ndspeth Highway Commission Ney Hop McCol Parrith Woodrd Daston Adjutant General’s Fund Allerdice Parr Woodward Board of Regents of University Hudspeth McCollum Board of Regents Harry Hadspeth Wilbur P. Allen Arly Courtshoel Decherd Harly

Federal raids in New York target labor foes

Hundreds of detectives and federal agents raided parts of New York arresting about five hundred suspected enemies or IWW members. Over two hundred arrests in Manhattan and 107 in Brooklyn by midnight. Suspects faced charges from treason to sedition as raids followed navy yard concerns and quiet surveillance. Homes saloons and gatherings were searched as authorities kept secrecy.

International News’ Service New York Great Valien Industrial Workers of the World Manhattan Brooklyn Navy Department Navy Yard Fedes

Flatonia Opens Fifth South Texas Fair With Parade

Flatonia Texas September 26 The fifth annual South Texas Industrial and Agricultural Fair opened with an automobile parade led by George Lenert. Prizes went to Woodmen of the World Lodge freshmen class Flatonia High School and local Red Cross Chapter. Exhibits are larger, state agriculture display triple last year under J C Patterson E E Scholl C J Scholl and J V Meyers.

Flatonia Tex South Texas State Department of Agriculture J. C. Patterson E. E. Scholl C. J. Scholl J. V Meyers

Fall and Winter Suits and Over Coats Display

MEN AND YOUNG MEN are invited to see our immense line of Fall and Winter Suits and Over Coats. Reasonably priced at

German pledge on Belgium and colonies in Papal peace note

The German government expressed willingness to evacuate Belehun if given guarantees Belgium cannot be used against Germany. It seeks assurance from England that German colonies will be restored to Germany and notes free German development in Belgium, especially Antwerp. The oral proposal followed the Pope’s peace message and was conveyed by Dr Kuehlann to the Papal Nuncio in Munich.

International News Service Amsterdam Belehun Belgium Germany Antwerp England Dr Kuehlann Munich

Arkansas mob flogs four alleged I W W agents

Near Stuttgart Arkansas County four white men alleged to be I W W agents were whipped tarred and feathered by a mob of about 150 rice farmers at about 1 am. They were taken from the county jail and warned not to return as a neck tie party would await them if they came back. The four were arrested after farmers organized to stop I W W activities during the rice harvest.

Associated Press Stuttgart Ark Arkansas County Here

House Defers Funding for Three Normal Colleges

The Texas House postponed capital funds for Sul Ross at Alpine Kingsville and Stephen F. Austin at Nacogdoches. New net sets start dates from 1921 to 1924, with existing appropriations lapsing by 1920. Not repealing the act, the move withdraws funds temporarily, awaiting next session action by the Appropriation Committee. The State Board of Normal School Regents will decide build timing and order. bill passed 14 to 13.

Austin Tex Sul Ross Normal College Alpine South Texas Normal College Kingsville Stephen F. Austin Normal College Nacogdoches House State Board 9 Normal School Regents

Post Road From San Antonio to Houston Proposed

Announcement that the State Highway Commission and the Federal Government will aid in constructing the proposed San Antonio Houston Highway was made at a dinner hosted by the Bexar County Highway League at the Milner Hotel in honor of the Highway Commission and Major J D Fauntleroy United States district engineer. They arrived after a tour of the proposed road and planned to continue from San Antonio to Corpus Christi.

San Antonio Tex State Highway Commission San Antonio-Houston Menver Hotel Bexar County Highway League Highway Commission J. D. Fauntleroy United State District Corpus Christi

Strike Settled In San Francisco Shipyard Jobs

The 25,000 iron workers and mechanics in the San Francisco Bay region end a two week strike after a meeting of the Trades Council. Seventeen trades attended. thirteen voted to return to work, four favored, later said unanimous. Wage increases are set: 20 percent up to 4.25 dollars daily, 12 percent to 5.00, none above 6.00, with patriotic rationale stated.

Associated Press San Francisco San Francisco Bay Region Trans Trades Council United States Shipping Board Priday

Haig reports success in six mile attack near Tower Hamlets

London September 26 British troops seized an important position along a six mile front around Tower Hamlets and captured strong German field works after fierce resistance throughout the day. Field Marshal Haig said operations were entirely successful despite German counterattacks.

Associated Press London Tower Hamlets Haig

Germany Slush Fund Exposures Prompt Senate Inquiry Talk

International News Service from Washington reports the exposure of a $50,000 German slush fund tied to von Bernstorff. The disclosure spurred calls in Congress for an investigation amid divided views among officials and senators on the political implications and possible acts of Austria. Senator King read letters in the Senate alleging payments by Austria to influence sentiment, while Senator Overman urged inquiry if substantiated.

International News Service Washington, D. C Couwit von Bernstorff Congress State Department Administration Germany King Senate Austria Overman

Provisional Russian Gov Bans Alcohol Use for Vinegar and Drinks

Petrograd reports the interim government aims to promote temperance by converting distillery and licensed premises supplies to vinegar and mineral waters. Products must contain no more than one per cent alcohol.

Associated Press Petrograd

Thompson Declares Senate Candidacy in Chicago

Chicago September 25 Col Theodore Roosevelt arrives as Mayor W H Thompson issues a brief formal declaration of his bid for the United States Senate He calls for a clear choice between war agitation and a peace he deems honorable and prudent amid the tense national debate.

International News Service Chicago Col Theodore Roosevelt W. H. Thompson United States Senate

International Auto School promises 8 week electro mechanical training

E B Hartman principal guarantees practical electro mechanical training in eight weeks and assures job placement for graduates. Contact 707-T17 South Flores St Cr 808 San Antonio Texas by visit phone or write.

International Auto School E. BE. Hartman South Flores St San Antonio Texas

Practice in all the Courts of Texas and Federal Courts

A brief notice states practice in all Texas courts, the U S Supreme Court, and all Federal Courts, with a contact telephone number 266. The item implies a legal or professional service offering broad court access and guidance.

Texas United States Supreme Court

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