Senate Passes Bills to Streamline Texas Courts
In Austin on February 18 the Texas Senate advanced multiple measures, including establishing a permanent Court of Criminal Appeals, expanding corporation court jurisdiction, and various occupation tax reforms for circuses liquor dealers cold storage and local option districts. The governor also signed the school bonds amendment. In Altoona a supposed murder led to a misread corpse later found to be intoxicated.
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Texas
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Fevered Hearing Draws Huge Crowds in Cooper Sharp Trial
Nashville witnesses describe searches of Senator Carmack’s clothing for a pistol holster and shell fragments. Finley Dorris testifies no pistol holster was found in pockets at bail and others confirm later discoveries amid courtroom crowding. General Washington cross examines while defense counsel questions details of the overcoat pockets.
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Bond
Pistol Scabbard Confusion Captured in Testimony
In a deposition General Washington and Meeks fail to recognize a pistol scabbard and holster. The witness notes the confusion and laughs at the scene, saying he explained the items to them.
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Missionary Fund Aims One Million A Year
In Birmingham on February 18 the general committee of the Lay men's Missionary Movement of the Presbyterian Church in the United States announced plans to raise 1,000,000 dollars annually for missionary work. Forty four leading Southern business men attended and speakers will be used in major cities to collect the funds.
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United States
General Convention
Tragic Shooting-Suicide Tells Tale of Love and Loss
In Chicago on February 18 Anton Tananis shot at Anna Wisgent and her father after she refused him. He then killed himself, leaving Anna shot in the head and unlikely to recover.
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Anna Wisgent
Anton Tananis
Anna
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Senate adopts investigation report on Thomas anti lobby case
The senate unanimously approves the inquiry report. It calls for timing that avoids disrupting regular sessions and lets Thomas select counsel. Stenographer appointments spark clashes before Miss Nagle is chosen to report proceedings. A Veale resignation prompts committee rejections and shifts in member selection. Charles Gillespie is executed in Richmond for attempted assault. In St Louis, Mrs Lemp granted a divorce with $6000 yearly alimony and custody of her son.
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Three Die in Powder Keg Explosion Near Colliers West Virginia
In a coal miner's home near Colliers West Virginia three men were burned to death and four others fatally injured when a keg of mining powder exploded. The incident occurred as authorities investigate the tragic blast and the causes surrounding it.
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Assault Case Ends In Courthouse Shooting
Midland Texas February 18. W A Ogle who was shot and killed in the courthouse yard was charged with criminal assault on M T a Riley's daughter. He had been tried twice with juries disagreeing. Ogle was about to enter the courthouse with his wife to stand trial on an assault to murder George Arthur at Slaughter when he was killed. Batley gave bond.
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J A Morgan Jailed Over Wife's Death in Vernon
Vernon Texas February 18 J A Morgan jailed here in connection with his wife s death last July She was shot through the head and according to reports she had personal crisis details An insurance policy worth 5000 dollars was paid by the company
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Vernon
Tex
Surrenders to Police in Murder Confession by Boy
Memphis reports Gage Merrit, fourteen, surrendered to police confessing to the murder of James Taylor, sixteen, who was a white boy. Merrit is jailed as the case proceeds. Angell resigns at Michigan University after long service. James Burrell Angell, president since 1871, offers resignation and new post as chancellor.
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Gage Merrit
James Taylor
Merrit
Ann Arbor, Mich
James Burrell Angell
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University of Michigan
Masonic Home Dedicated and Panhandle Snow Flurries
A Masonic grand lodge dedication ceremony for the widows and orphans' home took place in Meridian Mississippi. In Wichita Falls Texas flurries of snow and sleet fell across the Panhandle on Thursday.
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Panhandle
Brave Policeman Rescues Twin Babies From Fire
New York story reports a policeman climbing the fire escape to persuade Mrs. Mary Colt to drop her three month old twins one by one into his arms as flames engulf a four story tenement. The mother and children survived with the policeman aiding the descent.
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Mary Colt
Berlin Stabbing Spree Tangles Police Across Suburbs
Four more women and girls were stabbed by an unknown assailant in Berlin suburbs. the attacker has carried out over twenty knife assaults recently. Wounds are not serious, including an incident in a stairwell near a police station. Dozens of arrests were made but released after alibis.
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Momus March Opens Rex Carnival in New Orleans
New Orleans on February 18 reports the arrival of Momus the god of ridicule leading the carnival season with a street march through Rex’s capital city followed by Momus Ball at the French Opera House. Also notes a 13th century drink customs and a death in Marten Ohio on a birthday anniversary.
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