Negro troops riot report pins blame on Houston police chief
The Houston citizens board released its report on the September riot involving Black soldiers. It criticizes Police Chief C L Brock as unfit for the era ahead at Camp Logan, citing weak discipline and unsafe leadership. The document links the clash to two arrests by Officer Sparks and notes lax camp controls and improper inspections of soldiers and inflamed tensions among workers and civilians.
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Houston
Tex
Citizens' Board
C. L. Brock
Brock
Taman
Cumiy Logui
John A. Chamberlain
United States
Amy
Sparks
Baltimore
Wiles Tasaltud
Cmp
Nes
Camp Logan
Mayards
Eowarda
Balelimore
German Governor Vonzandl Dismissed In Belgium History Claim
London dispatch reports Dr Vonzandl the civilian governor of Belgium has been dismissed by Amsterdam Telegraph. The brief note says the government had trusted him to write the "history of the Declaration of Belgium" but the reasons are incomprehensible.
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London
Vonzandl
Belgium
Siys
Amsterdam
San Antonio factories run full time for war effort
San Antonio manufacturers report most city plants operate day and night to meet Army and Navy needs. Cement company employs about 250. several firms show growing trade, some tied to war while others expand independently. A warning from Navy Dept to avoid false bidders and to file bids for Navy contracts was discussed at the San Antonio Manufacturers' Association meeting at the Gunter Hotel.
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San Antonio
War Department
H. W. Finck
Oe A. Halmeveen
Dick Pras
Charles Baldua
J. Lange
J A Wiggins
Charles Fichtner
Wy i. Winterborne
ML. Gresham
Nikarney
James A. Patterson
Ts Timolal
George Cushawa
Paul Dreiss
H. G. Hlumberg
GA Meager
A. Baltagild
Frank James
Searle
J. G. May
Alc. Dickinson
William Oppermann
Db. L Sherman
G. M. Hiles
Secret &. Leet
Government Solving the Sugar Problem in Washington
Washington announces government control of the sugar industry including manufacture refining and distribution. A licensing system will regulate prices and prevent speculation with the aim of equitable distribution and a curb on shortages amid anticipated fall market tensions. The plan covers cane and beet sugar, refining and imports, with Food Administration backing and potential tribal agreements as part of wider supply regulation.
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Washington
Wilsal
Ike
Food Administration
Germans Active to Get American Gold
Reported German agents here and in neutral ports were said to be largely responsible for a flood of gold in commodities markets. With inflated currency and dwindling gold reserves, Germany is alleged to seek replenishment by seizing gold from ships and repatriating it. Some reports claim submarines might target U S transfers, though extent is unclear. Neutral gold transfers reportedly help settle commercial liens and enable German firms to operate in neutral countries.
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Bepr 12
Neorest Ecumeles
Expr
Gennan
Great Britain
United States
New Fashions In Floor Coverings
Modern carpet trends are explored with notes on Persian rugs Oriental styles and Wilton like designs. Readers learn about durable colors muted browns and vivid blues and greens plus rug sizes borders and easy cleaning for living rooms and cottages.
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America
Wilton
Monument Planned for F H Nunier in Denison
A monument is to be erected over the grave of F H Nunier near Denison. Local officials say the decision came at a district meeting and the board members from several lodges approved, with the monument to be placed in a San Antonio area cemetery. The San Antonio machinists hosted the visitors after they traveled from various communities.
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Diatrice Lode Association
I, Kansas & Be
Winnal
A. Mu
G.é Denise
Distrit
Alu
Fetle
Parsons Won
Siourgown
G. C. Merritt
Waca
H. Ho Askew
Wiehtu Pulse
Dodge
Caley Morris
Withnut Springs
San Antonio
By +L. Thomas
International
C. PF. Conroy
Financial Sec
J. Hague
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