Packer Statement Contested By Senate Panel
L D H Weld of Swift & Co testifies before the Senate Agricultural Committee that the Department of Agriculture was influenced by Senators Capper and Kendrick to issue an unfair statement against packers. Weld questions the accuracy and source of the department’s remarks while lawmakers press for details. The session exposed tensions over alleged political meddling in farm policy statements.
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Raymond Clapper
Ashington
D. C
Department of Agriculture
Capper
Kansas
Kendrick
Wyoming
L. D. H. Weld
Swift & Co
Senate Agricultural Committee
Weld
Cayper
Reagan
United States
Senstora
Con
Mteramen
Tincher
Hoch
Kaunas
Weig
Troops Withdrawn After Trail of Bandits Lapses
American expeditionary forces left Mexico last night, not fearing a clash with Mexican troops, as Col George F. Langhorne at Marfa was told to withdraw once the gang’s trail was definitely finished. Maj. J. DY Yancey received the withdrawal order from Gen. Dickman.
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Mexico
Jesus Renferla
San Antonio
Dickman
George F. Langhorne
Marfa
Golven
DY Yancey
Carranza Protest Had No Weight in Ending Expedition
Aug. 25 report says withdrawal of U S cavalry from Mexico was a military decision not swayed by diplomatic talks. Gen Dickman had clear authority to pull back after days chasing bandits who kidnapped two army fliers. Future expeditions possible if border bands act boldly, border commanders see chance to wipe them out. Carranza administration criticism noted as Mexico studies the points of dispute with the United States.
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United
Dickman
Mexico
Lansing
Carranza
Bandits Free To Send For Rest Of Ransom
Major General Joseph T. Dickman states the United States owes Jesus Renteria a balance of 56,500 and may arrange payment without arrest of Renteria or his agents. He says the government will not break its agreement, comparing it to white flag emissary contracts. He notes Capt. Leonard Slatiack did not receive full 15,000 and that funds came from local merchants and cowboys around Marfa. Report to War Department underway.
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United States
Jesus Renteria
Peterson
Davis
Renteria
Joseph T. Dickman
Southern Department
Dickman
Runteria
Mexico
Leonard Slatiack
United Stites
Mathick
Marfa
Diekman
War Department
American Gederation of Labor
Wilson
Tomm
Don Steen
Twas
American Federation of Labor
Bert M. Jewell
Railway Department
Hines
Bis
Tewell
Adjustment Board
Iabor
Ines
Detained American aviators recount capture by Mexican bandits
Lieuts H G Peterson and Paul H Davis, U S Army aviators, describe their ordeal after leading a punitive expedition into Mexico. They detail misnavigation on the Conchos River, a crash at 1250, a march for water, and a Mexican ranch stop where they were given water and tortillas before continuing toward Polaris on the Conchos River.
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Universal Service
Arfa
Tex
H. G. Peterson
Paul H. Davis
United States Army
Marin
Mexico
Lieut
Davis
Peterson
Horder
la Jatas
Bosque Bonita
Rio Grande
Presidio
Conchos River
Southern Pacific Railroad
Bishop denounces modern dances as decency foe
In a denunciation from San Antonio Bishop Arthur Drassaerts, modern dancing is condemned as indecent and a threat to Christianity. He labels present pleasures as destructive, warns of decadence in literature and art, and urges moderation and reverence, with the message to parishioners carried in church services.
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Arthur J. Drassaerts
San Antonio
Crossnert
Drossaerts
Cartar
Wine from Roman era bottle preserved in German museum
Amsterdam report notes King Ludwig of Bavaria donated wine bottles dating to 1540 1635 and 1822 to the Speyer Wine Museum shortly before abdication The collection includes a Roman era bottle found in a Roman grave touted as the world’s oldest wine discovery in the museum outlines
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Amsterdam
Ludwig of Bavaria
Speyer
Rome
All US Troops Withdraw From Mexican Border
Reports say American forces pulled back across the border after a six day patrol in eastern Chihuahua and near Tabasco. Several bandits were killed or captured, two aviators missing were found, and a small number of mules suffered casualties. Carrancista cooperation aided operations, with no major clashes reported as withdrawal completed Saturday night.
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Pril Paso
Texas
Eames
AltRe
Campa
Coles
Chihuahua
George Tice
Logis Bouget
Moria
Ter- Magon
George Langhorna
Matta
Wwe
Petersen
Davis
Bansom Gang
Bill- Ingye
Carrancista
Chihuahua City
Jesus Berturie
Andit
Hin
Lanzhorne
Vaudlnor
Praneda
Ojinaga
Mexico
Sawmeriay
7 Cavalry
Tabens
Gas and Chlorite Gas Theory to Combat Boll Weevil
Former City Engineer CH Kearney proposes a gas treatment plan to combat boll weevil, suggesting chlorite gas could be used on a frontier scale. He plans to present the idea to the Department of Seriouslres upon returning to Texas via New York, with dates for gas application and safety boundaries considered.
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CH. Kearney
Bedell Building
Kearney
New York
Texas
Washington
Department of Serioultres
Flanders
Weather Outlook for San Antonio and East Texas
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with variable winds. Temperatures reach a high 88 to 93 degrees, with winds light and from the east in East Texas.
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San Antonio
Yisinlty
Elondy
East Texas
Stondy
Thomas urges government to avert loss from nationwide strike
Senator Thomas of Colorado urged in the Senate that the government prepare to operate trains to avert economic losses from a nationwide transportation strike. He cited Los Angeles as proof of what such action could prevent and warned of fearful losses if strikers ignore leaders.
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United Wrews
Washington, D. C
Thomas
Colorado
Senate
Los Angeles
Caruso offered by Mexican impresario at 10000 a night
New York Aug 27 Caruso nearing from Naples faces a possible Mexican offer of 10000 dollars per night for ten appearances from the City of Mexico impresario. The deal would be the highest yet, rivaling Buenos Ayres pay. Uncertainty grows over acceptance amid U S Mexico tensions as Caruso and his wife sail from Naples aboard the Giuseppe Verdi, arriving about Tuesday.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Viewy Stall
Coreenpon
Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Hines
Railway Department
American Federation of Labor
Hines Friday
Bert M. Jewell
Universi
New York
Caruso
Naples
Mexico
Buenos Ayres
United States
Maj Ed Tobin to Receive Discharge from Army
Maj Edgar Tobin of San Antonio, noted ace in the border patrols, is to be discharged. Final papers expected within a day or so as he returns from France earlier this year and awaits posting details. Commitments and dates for severance remain unclear.
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Edgar Tobin
San Antonio
Patro
Star
Tobin
Fation
Maj
France
Grand Jury to Probe City Meats Prices
Grand jury in special session under Judge W W Walling will hear testimony on unwarranted high meat prices. District Attorney D A McAskill says investigations will cover cost components from animal to wholesale levels and possible anti trust violations. Witnesses will be summoned and no arrests announced yet.
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Grand Jury
W. W. Walling
87Th District Court
D. A. McAskill
McAskis
Bouwes
San Antonio
MoaAshill
Mrackll
Carri
Sterpoon
Department of Tustice
Walling
Sald
Trouble Over Changes Made Not Expected After Pact
Opponents of the peace treaty in the Senate fear that the Shantung clause and China rights may draw the United States toward Japan. If the Shantung reservation is adopted, the treaty returns to Paris for reconsideration, letting Britain and France choose whether to align with the U S. The majority favors China’s claim against Japan, and warns Britain and France to record their positions.
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Justin McGrath
Itntt
Univeraal Surview
YV Ashington
D. C
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Giying
China
Shantung
United States
Japan
Tohuwon
California
Takbos
Tia
Paris
Paria
Great Britain
France
United, States
Britain
Toronto to New York air derby kicks off in rain
Seven airplanes started from Toronto to New York in a cross border motorized display. The field faced showers but the race proceeded with pilots from both nations, including Capt Foote and Mayor Hylan’s letter of courtesy. Rainstorms over Lake Ontario caused delays as planes landed at Buffalo later in the afternoon.
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Toronto
Anirante
New York
Prince of Wales
Roosevelt Field
Gogan
Lepere Airmuae
Hylan
Triate
Wales
New York City
Army Cnres
United States Air ‘Service
Bufealo
N.Y
Joombs
Achraeher
Dehailland
A. Took
Rokits
Oomba
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Congress
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Paga Tire
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Canosa
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Sanday
al Gop
Hia Grande
Conches
Bishop
U. S
Duke D'Aosta
U.S
Gasto
C. H. Kearney
Nittl
Paderewski
Poland
ANT
Foreign Relations Committee
Evening News
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