10 May 1921
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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1921
Page
1
Berlin reports indicate Allied ultimatum acceptance has broad support in the Reichstag with a new cabinet expected. German officers lead actions in Upper Silesia as Polish tensions flare amid riots and German authorities push for order.
Weather forecast from the associated weather service indicates mixed conditions. Portions show fair skies in some areas with possible stormy and unsettled periods later, suggesting variable temperatures and increasing winds across the region.
A court house shooting leaves an auto dealer dead and a suspect wounded. Police report detailed violence as bystanders and officials responded, enforcing safety measures and initiating an investigation into motive and chain of events. Witness accounts described rapid gunfire and chaos, with medical and police teams rushing to the scene. The deceased dealer’s family awaits confirmation of facts while investigators gather statements and review security footage. The shooting prompted charges and further inquiries into prior threats and the suspect’s history.
Reports on a renewed effort to seize a marine strike show no progress as talks stall. A potential breakthrough hinges on Benson approving a settlement cut backed by key negotiators.
Conflicts and wage talks shutter U S shipping as 95 percent of vessels halt operations. Marine engineers threaten to extend stoppage unless wage cuts are enacted, while government mediators seek to reconcile parties. Incidents include a worker leaping from a window and injuries reported at several locations amid mounting labor tension.
Astocratict Press reports that aboard a London bound liner cooks and stewards refused wages and threatened to strike. The mate ordered all to work May 10, with seven staying behind for higher pay. Port workers in Buenos Aires also halted port activity over labor protections and wage concerns.
The report outlines U S diplomatic actions surrounding the Bergdoll case. It notes German phase discussions, international law concerns, and statements by General March and General Allen. The text references efforts to secure Bergdoll’s return and reactions to the kidnapping and wartime policies.
Fragmented report notes a presidential push for a disarmament conference. The piece mentions Senator Borth and a public discussion at a trete with executive authority, unclear specifics, and references to Japan, the United States, and possible taxation debates in the Senate.
In Washington May 9 the Senate battles over disarmament as Senator Borah leads opposition to pacifist provisions. A heated debate centers on dyes imports and agricultural protections, with charges of lobby influence and expenditures totaling about 104000 linked to various interests and individuals across Delaware and Pennsylvania.
A gulf storm swept La Porte and Sylvan Benet causing extensive damage Monday around 1 49 o'clock as houses were moved from foundations. A hotel near Byte street was destroyed and several residents evacuated. The storm left about 75 000 in damages with properties swept away and occupants displaced. Local attorney AO Blackwell and Houston were among those affected, with details emerging as the wreckage was assessed.
Automated Press Report from New York May 9 describes cooperation by prominent financiers with the wartime export effort. Eugene Merag of the War Finance Corporation spoke on plans to finance advances on cotton exports and to align southern banking with European buyers, fostering credit to secure shipments and boost American sales while consulting major New York merchants.
A severe Beaumont storm caused widespread damage with shattered windows and collapsed siding. Reported impacts include hotel structural damage, toppled trees, and numerous properties losing power as winds ripped through the area. No confirmed fatalities, but injuries and property losses were noted across multiple districts. Local officials surveyed the destruction, urging caution and assessing repair needs. Numerous businesses and homes sustained damage, with debris blocking streets and interrupting services.
Fort Worth was the scene of a Monday night pistol duel that left three men shot. Witnesses reported a crowded street as bullets rang out near a baseball team’s gathering, with one victim fatally injured and police later securing the scene.
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