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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
1
Treasurer C. A. Brown certifies the bank’s statement as true to the best knowledge. The note includes figures showing capital stock and assets, with references to loans and bank conditions. The text appears corrupted but references bank officers and financial data for the period presented.
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals reverses and remands in the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio case Ward v. Ward. It rules railroads must furnish cars within a reasonable time, not at every station, and that the shipper bears responsibility to order in advance when shipping sheep from Del Rio to Fort Worth. The lower court award of 1534.50 stands on appeal.
Washington D C The Committee on Military Affairs reported favorably a bill by Congressman Garner Texas to repeal the 1868 law requiring four negro regiments in the U S Army The bill was sent to the Secretary of War for a report
Measdy & Co says the latest batch of goods is ready for orders. The message invites customers to check the upgraded catalog and place requests promptly for preferred items.
Marfa reports lively business as L M Taylor visits Alpine and Marfa State Bank opens with Judge J B Shields as temporary cashier. Fort Worth agent H S Wigle passes through on to Valentine. St George hotel roof replaced with Bagotin material. Body of Thomas Colquitt arrives from California and is buried with Masonic honors. Local leaders push incorporation and elect Bill Murphy for mayor amid a bustling town expecting artesian water and a new railroad.
Notice offering piano tuning regulation and repairs. Call 73 for prompt attention by H. T. Luthy.
Geo W Briggs writes in the San Antonio Express that the Adjutant General misrepresented an incident on a train involving a supposed Ranger and an impostor. The piece accuses officials of delaying proper investigation, relying on disputed reports, and failing to verify witnesses identities.
A sub committee reports ongoing brutality tied to convict whippings in Texas camps. Witnesses describe flogging and lacerated backs as proof, with a bat wielding sergeant named as a recurring aggressor. Calls rise to dismiss guards and remove officials to end the reign of blood and terror.
Judge C A Wilcox overruled demurrers in State versus Francisco Solovio on a large El Paso County land tract. The case raises whether the State and second purchaser can seek possession, the State’s right to sue despite selling to a second buyer, and whether collusion and dual purchases by spouses affect title. The State argues for possession and avoidance of collusive sales, while defendants contest venue and state title.
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