Supreme Court Rules on Multijurisdiction Damages Case
The U S Supreme Court upheld a Texas verdict awarding George Sowers damages for an injury in New Mexico. Sowers, Arizona citizen and brakeman, rode a tender despite the railroad’s claim of contributory negligence. The court ruled New Mexico law did not bar suit by non residents in Texas.
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Washington
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
George Sowers
Supreme Court of the United States
Texas
Sowers
Arizona
New Mexico
Supreme Court
Cas
Four Days Each Week for Horse Racing Proposed in Hot Springs
Representative Whittington and Bouse of Garland county introduce a bill in the Arkansas House to permit horse racing in Hot Springs for forty days yearly. A governor appointed commission would oversee the races and betting would be allowed unless fraud is shown. The measure would authorize racing four days weekly instead of three under the existing rule.
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Little Rock
Whittington
Bouse
Garland County
Hot Springs
Garland
Four More Counties Set Local Option Elections
Indianapolis March 2. As March term opens, Indiana counties push local option drives. Four counties have fixed dates for elections while many counties file petitions for votes. More counties may order elections in the coming days.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Mauretania Sets Eastbound Record for New York Run
Mauretania passed Daunt’s Rock at 9 47 Tuesday setting a new eastbound record from New York of 4 days 20 hours 20 minutes. The ship’s average speed was 25.28 miles per hour.
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Queenstown
Mauretania
Daunt’s Rock
New York
Princess Maria Theresa of Bavaria Dies in Cannes
Cannes dispatch reports the death of Princess Maria Theresa wife of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria in Cannes on Monday She was born July 2 1849 and died in France at age 75 with no further details on circumstances provided.
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Cannes
France
Maria Theresa
Ludwig of Bavaria
Patrick Case Adjourned Until Friday in New York
Justice Jenkins adjourned the A. T. Patrick case until Friday in New York. Patrick was returned to Sing Sing Prison after the session.
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New York
Jenkins
A. T. Patrick
Patrick
Sing Sing
Representative Chris Mueller Dies in Louisville at 51
Louisville mourns as Representative Chris Mueller of the state legislature dies in the city at age fifty one. He served in the legislative body and was a known figure in local politics. Funeral arrangements are to be announced.
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Louisville
Chris Mueller
Palestine Lady Winner Miss Cronin Paints Steel Portrait
In Austin on March 2 the legislature moved through various actions. Lieutenant Governor announced Miss Marie Cronin of Palestine won the commission to paint Captain Alonzo Steel’s portrait for 200 dollars, honoring Texas Independence Day. Other measures included highway funding, anti trust penalties, and political reforms.
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Marie Cronin
Steele
Austin
Briscoe
House
Kennedy
Hill
Senate Finance Committee
Weinert
Gonzales
Texas Independence
Masterson
Chemical Laboratory
University
Galveston
Davidson
Alonzo Steel
San Jacinto
Palestine
Cronin
Tom Cronin
Senate
Bradfield
Senate Committee On Mining and Irrigation
New Livestock Sanitary Commission
Meachum
John H. Reagan
Reagan
Watson
Kellie
Cofer
House Committee On Constitutional Amendments
Robbers Loot Drake & Co Safe in Coleman Texas
Robbers blew open the Drake & Co. dry goods safe in Coleman Texas and took $500 in cash and checks. A second sack containing $1,000 in bank notes was left untouched in the aftermath of the break in dated March 2.
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Coleman, Tex
Drake & Co
Territorial assembly calls for refuting charges on statehood bill
The territorial assembly passed a resolution urging all papers and charges presented to the senate committee opposing the statehood bill. The measure was sent to the senate and referred to the judiciary committee for consideration.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Territorial Assembly
Senate
New Mexico
Committee On Judiciary
Testimony in Cooper Sharp trial details Carmack link
Nashville March 2 testimony reports Carmack in store ten minutes before tragedy. William Setter discusses firearm details including bullet construction and revolver mechanisms. W S Morgan recalls Cooper Cooper remark about cowardice. Dr. Eve explains wounds and bullet movement. Adjutant General Brown and Judge Bradford recount office conference and note about sending to Carmack.
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Nashville
Cooper- Sharp
R. L. Thompson
Carmack
William Setter
Smith & Wesson
Robin Cooper
Robin
Eve
Brown
J. F. Bradford
Bradford
Cooper
Colonel Cooper
J. C. Bradford
General Brown
Ewing
McConnico
Black man punished for cruelty to animal in Macon
Rufus Gore, a Black man in Macon, was sentenced to twelve months of servitude by the city court for pouring oil on a bull and setting it on fire. He claimed the act stemmed from anger after the animal ate from his dinner pail.
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Macon
Rufus Gore
Safe blowers dynamited Magnolia Brewing vault
Beaumont dispatch reports unknown assailants dynamited the vault of Magnolia Brewing company. Management denies heavy losses while authorities investigate the incident in Beaumont on March 2.
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Beaumont
Magnolia Brewing Company
Large Class Initiated At Ittsburg
Ittsburg reports a class of 21 initiated into the National Union on March 2 marking a notable local civic milestone.
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Ittsburg
National Union
Mrs Roosevelt Receives 38 Gifts From Washington Ladies
A string of 35 diamonds and an illuminated friendship book were presented to Mrs Theodore Roosevelt by 38 prominent Washington women. The gifts were taken to the White House by Miss May Williams and Mrs. Robert Hitt, wife of Congressman Hitt of Pennsylvania. The donor list remains private.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
May Williams
Robert Hitt
Congressman Hitt
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Ready to Fight Any Man in Pugilist’s Trek
Honolulu report says heavyweight champion Jack Johnson arrived aboard the Makora from Australia and will stage an exhibition before traveling to Vancouver Chicago Galveston New York and London for engagements He declares he stands ready to fight any man for a purse and side bet of 5000 dollars.
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Honolulu
Jack Johnson
Australia
Vancouver
Chicago
Galveston
New York
London
Johnson
Mass holdings to be sold by New Haven line
The Massachusetts holdings of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad must be sold by July 1, 1909, following a state supreme court decision. The ruling stems from a May 1908 equity suit by the attorney general, upholding a prior judgment that these trolley lines are controlled by Connecticut consolidated companies.
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Boston
State Supreme Court
New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Company
Masachusetts
Supreme Court
New Haven Company
Consolidated Companies of Connecticut
Poultry Market Prices and Demand Signal Change
The market lists eggs from 10 to 12 cents per dozen and a range of poultry prices including hens at 3.00 to 4.00, fryers 2.50 to 3.00, broilers 2.00 to 2.50, geese 3.50 to 4.00, ducks 28.00 to 3.50, and roosters 1.30 to 2.00. Demand is excellent for all poultry though the egg market is dull and declining.
Flowers Bloom in Spring Display at Coulter Shop
Great masses of roses violets chrysanthemums and wreaths brighten Bryan in full bloom. W J Coulter showcases ranities of every shade and color ideal for trimming spring and summer hats. Ladies invited to call and view the display.
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Bryan
W. J. Coulter
Administrators Notice for Estate of W. A. Bell
Creditors with claims against the estate of W. A. Bell must present them at once to 76 MO. Parker, Administrator.
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W. A. Bell
MO. K. Parker
T. W. C. Recital at First Baptist Church Friday
The Texas Woman's College will present a music recital on Friday night March 5 at the First Baptist church. No admission will be charged and everyone is invited.
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Texas Woman's College
First Baptist Church
Weather Forecast for New Orleans March 2
The weather bulletin from New Orleans forecasts tonight and Wednesday fair skies with moderate temperatures. No precipitation expected and winds light to moderate.
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New Orleans
For sale and Help Wanted ads mixed notice
For sale a good gentle family horse offered by Sim Cooper at Webb Bros. Wanted a man who understands gardening apply at the Eagle Office. 74
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Sim Cooper
Webb Bros
Eagle Office
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