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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
2
President Wilson vetoed the peace resolution in a move that rejects the Senate and House plan. He argued the measure would stain the nation's honor and surrender U.S. rights to Germany, risking a deadlock with Congress over the Versailles treaty.
A Friday Carnegie Hall debate featured Samuel Gompers of the AFL and Governor Henry J. Allen of Kansas. They clashed over capital and labor, the right to strike, the Kansas industrial court law, and the public good with lively exchanges and partisan interruptions.
In Washington on Friday the house failed to pass the Republican peace resolution over President Wilson's veto. The tally was 219 in favor and 152 against, 23 votes short of the two thirds needed. Seven Democrats backed repassage, while two Republicans sided with Democrats against passage.
In Tlalnepantla Mexico General Rodolfo Herrera asserts in a message to General Calles that Carranza killed himself when faced with capture by eighty men led by Herrero He says the assault on Carranza s escort was done for patriotic reasons and repeats his previous accusation of Carranza s death by his own action
President Wilson signed the civil service retirement bill on Monday. The measure provides for government employees to retire at partial salary and becomes effective in ninety days.
Berlin informed the British chargé d affaires of Germany's acceptance of the Entente's invitation to attend the Spa conference, signaling participation in the talks scheduled there.
Washington reports the $440,000,000 dry civil appropriation bill, the final regular annual supply measure, was approved by the Senate on Thursday and sent to a conference committee for reconciliation.
Potato digging in the Eagle Lake area will start this week. Farmers plan to harvest early potatoes as fields are prepared and crews mobilize for the season.
The excerpt notes a sentiment on a man lacking ability to monetize his motor experience, calling attention to the potential rise of ready-money men if such disposal were possible, as quoted by American Motorist.
A sinking fund is an instituted and invested reserve that gradually accumulates to meet and wipe out a debt at maturity, ensuring full repayment.
Maverick County raised livestock valuations by about 10 percent while Gulf Sulphur Company bought 1000 acres near Matagorda for 200000. Pattison and Weimar voters approved school tax increases. Goliad trustees awarded a new school building contract. Cameron funds mosquito control with 2500. Cuero pig sale raised 25 to 50 for 15 Poland China pigs. Cisco authorized 500000 water works bonds. Wiergate and Newton County ship daily lumber and weekly paper wood to Orange. Georgetown hosts wool and mohair gathering with 100000 pounds expected. Baylor to honor Professor John S Tanner with monument. Red River County approves several road district bonds. Waxahachie council declines rate hike requests. San Antonio payrolls to back pay 600000 across officers and troops. May adjustments awaited. Rural Landowners’ Association to convene in Victoria. Duroc Jersey pig distribution to Angelina County Pig Clubs. Gross receipts tax hits 1200000 for quarter. oil and utilities contribute major share. Post census, 30 Texas cities may join 10000+ population list. state wage act seeks exemption for state superintendent.
Delegates from Texas to the national democratic convention in San Francisco were instructed to vote as a unit. The platform recommended W. G. McAdoo for the ticket and called for voting against any platform or candidate supporting beer sales. Texas named 36 district delegates and 16 at large, each with one fourth vote, plus Love re elected as national committeeman.
Druggists report Dr Kilmer Swamp Root helps kidney issues and insurers note many declines stem from unrecognized kidney trouble. Test samples offered for ten cents with paper ad. Also promotes Cuticura Soap trio for complexion and skin care.
Rumor says Fall harde, the acrobatic comedian, is testing a scientific beer substitute. Electrician-Sh hints at a secret project while Film Fun comments on hops and kicks. Cold storage keeps city chicken stocked, smoothing the supply.
History repeated itself as Texas Republicans split Tuesday with two conventions in San Antonio. Both gatherings organized and sent full delegates to Chicago. The break was orderly with white members in the regular session while black delegates aligned with the secessionists.
Texas miners and operators reached a final settlement after six weeks of talks. About 3000 workers will remain at work as wages and explosive prices were agreed upon by a subcommittee and approved by the full committee. The conference concluded with this compromise.
In Austin the lower house adopted a concurrent resolution offered by Representative Scott of Jefferson and others to extend felicitations to the president and express hope he may soon regain full strength and vigor.
Foreign exchange dealers report German marks rose to 3.15 cents each in New York on Thursday, the highest quote in over a year, amid the buying of German exchange unseen since the armistice.
Washington The house unanimously adopted and sent to conference a measure authorizing the navy department to continue operating its radio station for up to two years for public use. The action sets a temporary permit while a broader policy is debated.
A 1785 royal directive at Versailles required pocket handkerchiefs to have right angle edges. Louis XVI standardized all kerchiefs after Queen Marie Antoinette reportedly sparked the reform. The move aimed to indicate good taste and uniformity across handkerchief styles.
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