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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1923

Page

7

May Form ACW Government Willing 10 Enter Negotiations

Associated Press reports Paris August 11 that Berlin signals the fall of the Cuno cabinet and a possible new government open to direct negotiations with France France is willing to talk but cannot negotiate for Germany alone. Chancellor Cuno resigns as President Ebert may accept, with the united socialists withdrawing confidence. Berlin riots continue amid food shortages and wage disputes. The Reichsbank resumes presses and a six billion mark currency promise is made. In Aixta-Chapelle clashes eleven killed and many wounded as peasants form self-protection squads after farm raids. Four communists killed and 40 injured in Jatibor Upper Silesia during police demonstrations.

Associated Press Paris Foreign Office Berlin Cuno France Germany Sil Oon Reichsbank Aug. U Aixta-Chapelle Nearbiy London Jatibor Upper Silesia Tettler

Zinc Company Puts Men Back to Work Under Guard

The Ameri can Zinc Company resumes operations at Hillsboro plant with about 100 workers firing furnaces under military protection. Elite troops to arrive, three infantry detachments from nearby cities en route, as Sheriff Hill reports the situation beyond local control.

Associated Press Hillsboro American Zinc Company Albert Culberson Springfield Danville Champaign Decatur Frank Taylor Charles Hill

Coolidge Returns to Washington Begin Policy Work

President Calvin Coolidge arrives in Washington from Marion after attending the funeral of President Harding. He goes directly to the temporary office to begin formulating policies and plans to run the administration. Secretary to the President position to replace George Christian, who resigned. Cabinet members expected to remain for now.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge Marion Yarding George Christian

No Immediate Release of Prisoners Announced

Associated Press reports from Dublin on August 11 that Kevin O Hignnes minister for home affairs said no immediate release of political prisoners will occur. A transport workers delegation urged freedom of speech and press ahead of the upcoming election.

Dublin Kevin O'Higgins

TRY ENGLISH CHANNEL RACE BEGINS FOR THREE MEN

Associated press reports an English Channel attempt at 12:36 PM with American Charles Toth and Sam Richards of Boston and Romeo MacNeil of Argentina entering the water to swim to the French shore in what locals describe as a race for dominance.

Dover Eng Haaelish Channel Charles Toth Sam Richards Toston Romeo MacNiel Argentina

Governor orders probe into Macon flogging incidents

Atlanta report says Governor Walker ordered a state investigation into four men flogged by a masked band in Macon on Thursday night. He also anticipated updates from Milledgeville where bands reportedly visited the Georgia Training School for Boys twice to whip two negro attendants.

Atlanta Macon Walker Milledgeville Georgia Training School For

Millions Spent For Gum Globally

United States consumers spend over a million dollars weekly on chewing gum. The National City Bank tallies show gum consumption rising, with output doubling since 1914. Exports are sizable and expanding as gum reaches nearly every country worldwide.

Associated Press New York United States National City Bank

Returned Home After Funeral

Mrs. Harding arrives at the White House to pack personal effects and prepare for final departure from the capital after the burial train carrying her husband's body. President Coolidge meets her briefly before she rests and declines additional calls.

Associated Press Washington San Francisco Marion Mrs. Coolidge

Gasoline War Spreads as 160000 Gallons Shipped to South Dakota

Marion Ohio reports 160000 gallons of gasoline purchased for immediate shipment to nine South Dakota cities for public sale amid a price war. Governor McMaster announces regional rally to curb high gasoline costs during the late president funeral events.

Associated Press Marion Ohio Chicago South Dakota Loca Gatlon McMaster

Gasoline Price Cut Announced by Standard Oil Indiana

Chicago Aug. 11 A reduction in the price of gasoline in South Dakota to use a gallon was announced today by the Standard Oil Company of Indiana The action followed Governor McMaster of South Dakota ordering the state highway supply depot to sell gasoline at 16 cents a gallon The company said the cut reflects the depot price in compliance with the governor's order and will affect consumer supplies statewide

Chicago South Dakota Standard Oil Company of Indiana McMaster

Bergdoll kills man in apartment shooting

Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, sought American draft evader, shot and killed one man and wounded another after being seized in his Baden Baden apartment during a kidnapping attempt. The attackers were identified as French nationals in U S service. Bergdoll broke free and fired.

Associated Press Eberbach Baden Grover Cleveland Bergdoll

Police Officer Dies of Motorcycle Crash Injuries

Dallas Texas August 11 1 Phil Lips a police officer died today from injuries after his motorcycle crashed into a pavement witnesses said he lost control of the machine last night at the hospital the incident occurred in Dallas Texas

Associated Press Dallas Texas Phillips

Board backs school funding plan in Austin suit

The state board of education declared December contracts valid after appropriating 12 dollars per capita to public schools and setting aside 1.5 million dollars to honor the contract.

Austin Texas State Board of Education

Book fund allocation upheld by Texas board

State Superintendent Marrs says the board acted unanimously in apportioning $12 and setting aside the book fund, and that the fund cannot be used for other purposes even if contracts are void.

Austin Texas Aug Marrs

British reply delivered to Belgian ambassador in London

Brussels reports the British cabinet's rejoinder to Belgium in response to Germany's military preparations note has been delivered to the Helpline ambassador in London.

Associated Press Brussels Belgium Jane London

Governor Neff Heads to Chautauqua for Talk

Austin Texas August 11 Governor Neff departed for Chautauqua New York to speak at the annual program scheduled for August 14 Lieut Governor Davidson of Marshall will act in the governor seat during his absence

Austin Texas Neff Chautauuqua New York Davidson Marshall

State Troops Likely Demobilized After Charleston Primary

Columbia S C Aug 11 State troops on duty in Charleston during the municipal primary and ballot counting will probably be demobilized today according to a statement from Governor McLeod's office.

Columbia S. C Ulity Charleston McLeod

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