Pryor to testify on cattle packers inquiry hearings set
Judiciary Committee of Representatives will hold hearings on June 9 regarding a proposed investigation into packer influence. Col Ike T Pryor of San Antonio, ex Texas Cattle Raisers Association president, viewed as highly informed, may sway if the inquiry is ordered. Cattle raisers at Houston convention denounced packer activity and urged Congress to aid stockmen. Rep Borland blame packers for high meat prices to consumers and low cattle prices.
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Tlemen
Ike T. Pryor
San Antonio
Colonel Pryor
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
American National Live Stock Association
Cattle Raisers’ Association
Houston
Congress
Borland
Brown and Uhr clash over police appointments and pay
Commissioner Uhr confronts Mayor Brown over police department appointments made without Uhr's sanction. The payroll reveals a black and a Mexican officer connected to Brown's moves. Uhr plans an inquiry and may seek court action to halt pay for those three, while an emergency chauffeur case and suspensions add to department turmoil.
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Brown
Uhr
Lancaster
Police
R. B. Henry
Henry
Pullman Porter
Gallagher
John Welch
Welch
Barney Welch
Steves
Commissioner Uhr
Chauffeur
British Loss of 333 Officers in Sea Fight
An article reports a massive British loss of 333 officers in a naval engagement with the German fleet. It notes delayed communications, Jellicoe returning to port, and a public notice issued at 7 p.m. that night causing nationwide gloom. Critics questioned why fuller details were not released sooner.
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Germany
Admiralty
Jellicoe
Survivors claim German battleship Hindenburg sunk
Dispatch from Edinburgh reports survivors of British destroyers in the Jutland battle declaring the Hindenburg was sunk after four torpedoes struck. An officer described close engagement, massive gunfire, heavy smoke and a bridge torpedo strike that wiped out a destroyer crew.
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Edinburgh
Jutland
Palm Leaf Fans Sold In Varying Sizes And Grades
Palm Leaf Fans offered in 10c and 5c prices with teen inch size satin finish. Heavy regular 15c grades noted for 5c category.
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Uliann, Stern & Krausse, Inc
Istributers
San Antonio, Texas
Walnut and
Dakota Sts
Jacker
Beef Trust
Iton
Dzc
Judiciary Committee of of Representatives
Lion
Representand of
Kansas City
Morning Post
Beatty
the Express
Shark
Co. C. Christiansen
New York
Southern Pacific
Sutherlang Springs
Memphis
Chicago
Wolfson
Saul Wolfson
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