10 May 1921
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Newspaper
Graham Daily Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1921
Page
1
Uncle Billie Kutch of Jacksboro will attend a Young County commemoration of the 1869 Little Salt Creek battle. The ceremony, with a public barbecue, will be held at the battle site in northern Young County.
Beunos Aires May 10 United Press reports mounted police heavily armed guard all approaches to docks to prevent clashes between union and non union workers. The port is sealed and arrivals cannot claim baggage. Police were posted after the Employers Association announced it would replace striking dock workers with non union men amid threatened violence.
Copenhagen reports that German forces have disarmed a French detachment at Koenigsbutte Silesia. Polish insurgents are said to control half of the city while Germans hold the other. Kanaraz changed hands after costly fighting, Italian forces drove Poles out and handed it to the Germans.
Joe Orberg leads the ranger force of Young County after instructions from Captain Joe Hickman to report at Fort Worth with his men. The force left at 6:30 AM aboard the Rock Island. No reason given for the call or whether they will stay or return to Graham.
County Commissioners Court will open bids this afternoon for a new jail with cost not to exceed 30000 dollars. Houston builder I A Walker of Walker Construction arrives to bid and Pauly Jail Building Co. submits interior equipment bid. Architect C H Leinbach of Dallas guides the project as to whether the building will be two or three stories.
Washington May 10. Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, the Philadelphia draft dodger, taunts the House Military Affairs Committee from his German health resort. A marked copy of the Eberbacher Zeitung was sent to Representative Kahn recounting the release of Frank Neal and Carl Zimmer who tried to abduct him. Secretary Baker had refused to receive Bergdoll's counsel and left it to his agent.
As long as Wilson led, there was no doubt the nation would stay aligned with the side in which its soldiers fought, signaling unwavering commitment to allied interests during wartime.
Governor Neff cancels speaking engagements as his mother, Isabelle E. Neff, in her ninety first year, lies critically ill at the Governor's mansion in Austin. Physicians express little hope for recovery after a troubled night. The Governor remains by her bedside.
The Wichita Falls and Southern railroad reports rising freight activity per local agent P O Cole. A Newcastle cattle shipment bound for Fort Worth via Graham was handled, freight cars rise, and daily passenger trains to Graham run on schedule. A track laying machine sits about four miles from Graham en route to South Bend, with nine heavy steel cars received yesterday for the new line.
Paris May 10 report from the United Press says German officials indicate acceptance of the Allied ultimatum. Official circles expect a signature by Germany and French troops await word to advance, ready to march if terms are breached along the Ruhr border.
John Lynch, a UT Austin student, and two friends spotted the Buick six on a Austin street March 13. They confronted the driver, a Holland, Texas dealer, and the car was returned after a court-ordered recovery. The car had altered engine and tire modifications and had moved from Graham to Denton before ending up in Austin. The thief remains at large.
The National Woman's party has purchased the Washington House across from the Capitol east entrance to use as headquarters. The historic site served as Congress meeting place from 1815 to 1819 and hosted President Monroe's inauguration.
A concise maxim notes that a foolish and vicious minority complains loudly while asserting power is unjust when unchecked. The saying emphasizes moral weight over sheer force and warns against tyranny from small but loud groups.
A sharp quip suggests Japan should make a visible gesture of goodwill by offering a concrete, public signal. The remark frames a hypothetical friendly move as a small but meaningful act.
In Austin on May 10 Governor Neff refused to intervene in the hanging of H L Walker set for 11 o’clock in Houston. Sheriff Binford later announced 2 PM as the execution time. The jury reportedly drew lots to decide life or death, a method said to be illegal.
A hay barn on C. C. Peters farm near Birdville caught fire on Sunday, burning about 25 000 baled hay and causing an estimated loss of 15 000 dollars. Peters owns 640 acres of land and stored last year’s hay along with this year’s crop in the barn.
Hale well owned by Colcord and Middle States Oil Corporation reports about 400 barrels daily with some days near 400. The well initially came in unexpectedly, caught fire and burned derrick, leaving tools and 1000 feet of line in the hole. The lease owners now have a second well down 1500 feet and plan eight more offsets off No 1. Hale says his goal is to live comfortably and pay debts, not hoard money.
Churches across the city held special Mother’s Day programs drawing unusually large crowds. The observance focused on honoring mothers and home, featuring church services and acts of kindness. Anne Jarvis started the idea, with a 1913 congressional resolution and a 1914 presidential proclamation establishing the date.
A local urging supports smoother service at Gra ham post office and nearby banks. Readers are urged to shift deposits and mailings from peak end of day to earlier to ease workloads and improve efficiency.
Dr French W Thompson will resign as Daniel Baker College president effective June 15 to take over the presidency of Texas Presbyterian College for Girls in Milford Texas succeeding Dr Evans. Dr Thompson served two years guiding the college to growth and improvement as Dr S E Chandler returns as president and plans for a large memorial hall proceed.
Washington May 10 The Interstate Commerce Commission committee opened its inquiry into railroads swinging at widespread propaganda for reduced freight rates. Julius Kruttschnitt chairman of Southern Pacific argued deflation rather than high rates slowed business and blamed producers and some middlemen for the agitation. He proposed reforms to regulate transportation competing with railroads.
Berlin May 10 A split grows among Reichstag leaders over the Allied ultimatum with Democrats and Volkspartei wavering while Socialists back acceptance. The Reichstag meets this afternoon to decide action as a new cabinet forms. Paul Loeb leads the Majority Socialist bid for chancellor amid talk of aligning with Russia.
Bonham Texas May 10 William Jones is jailed charged with cutting his stepdaughter Connie Sevier 16 at the family home near Boyds School House north of the city. The girl is in serious condition and Jones' wife also suffered cuts.
Rome reports premier Giolitti outlines a program of internal reconstruction after May 15 elections. The new chamber, to convene June 11, will be the unified Italian parliament with 535 deputies and a broad reform agenda including budget rebalancing legal and educational reforms and labor rights.
Berlin reports German industry faces fear of Allied penalties, with a slump in iron and steel trade and no new orders. Market warns that customs, higher panel rates, and coal costs hinder exports, widening the fear across workers and executives alike.
A Moscow dispatch reports the revolutionary movement in the Tambov area has been quelled. Riga notes the claim was made today by Moscow authorities regarding control of the vince region.
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