Shaffer Lost Wis Case Finances Of Lone Star
In Somerset Pa Lewis D Shaffer known for rot in jail refused to hire an attorney in a case where John H Shaffer of Listie was plaintiff. A jury verdict against Lewis D Shaffer followed his contempt jail sentence for refusing to sign a deed to Ber wind White Coal. He released after nearly a year due to a technical flaw. Also notes state finances show cash and bonds in Texas and Galveston quarantine funds nearing forty thousand. antitrust actions loom for Waters-Pierce and Fort Worth Livestock Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
Lewis D. Shaffer
John H. Shaffer
Listie
Somerset County
Shaffer
Charles C. Shaffer
Shaffers
Windber
Lewis D
John H
Berwind White Coal Company
Swede Starved While Carrying $10.50 Money Order
Richard Reynolds a Swedish blacksmith from Watertown New York wandered the streets in a starving state despite possessing a ten dollar fifty cent money order sent from his home. He had not eaten for three days and was aided by police and a restaurant until the order was cashed and he could return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Reynolds
Watertown
N. Y
Prince Wilhelm
Reynolds
Horse Climbs Into Bed After Narrow Escape
An escaped horse owned by Dr. W W. Nelson tore loose in Richmond on Graham Street smashing the buggy and harness. It chased into a negro household and climbed into a bed, frightening the family. Onlookers followed and pulled the animal from the bed, with one witness claiming the horse kicked off its shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
W W. Nelson
Graham Street
Comedian Murphy Thrown From Ostrich Ride
Tim Murphy the comedian visited an ostrich farm in Jacksonville Florida. Jim Wilkinson hitched Dewey to a sulky to take Murphy for a ride. The ostrich bolted at high speed, the sulky overturned, Murphy was thrown out but unharmed beyond a thorough shaking up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Tim Murphy
Hested
Jim Wilkinson
Dewey
Murphy
Typewriter Trust Seen Formed With Noted Backers
A new company led by Allan Ryan aims to unite major typewriter interests in the United States and seek global control. Backers include Charles M. Schwab the Guggenheims and Harry Payne Whitney. A Hartford factory is reported as the world's largest. Embalming school to be opened in Saltillo Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Allan Ryan
Thomas Ryan
Charles M. Schwab
Guggenheims
Harry Payne Whitney
Hartford
Saltillo
Mex
Mexico
Anti-Trust Act Bars Waters-Pierce Oil Purchase
Austin reports speculation that Texas Waters-Pierce Oil could be bought by another firm. Officials say such a deal is prohibited by the 1903 Anti-Trust Act which bars any corporation that has forfeited its right to do business in Texas from transferring property or forming anew in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Company
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Texas
Harvester Agent Pays $35,000 Penalty to County Attorney
A representative of International Harvester turned over a $35,000 check to County Attorney Brady. The law firm receives a percentage of about $5,000 for initiating and prosecuting the case, with the remainder to be paid into the state treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvester Company
Austin
Sept
International Harvester Company
Brady
Burns to Water's Edge in Gallipolis Steamer Fire
The steamer Henry M. Stanley burning to the water’s edge at Gallipolis Island after an explosion from a lantern. The vessel ran from Charleston to Cincinnati. crew escaped with danger. Loss estimated at 20000 with no insurance. Also in Columbus a cow injured a woman while attempting to hook a dog.
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Gallipolis
Henry M. Stanley
Charleston
W. Va
Cincinnati
Gallipolis Island
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Friend-In-Need Society
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Hearn
Abe
Salquakrs
Eeoei Ds
E. Rohde
MES & Nunn
Lone Star
General Revenue Fund
Permanent School
Permanent University
Agricultural and Mechanical College Fund
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Galveston
Truehart
Landes
Attorney General's Department
Waters-Pierce
Fort Worth Livestock Exchange
Messrs
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Lightfoot
Railroad Commission
Horse
Ostrich
Typewriter Trust
Ren
Grand Opera House
Olympia Opera Co
Soda Wailer
Coca-Cola
Parsons
Bottling Works
W. A.watkins
RIZ Otto's Restaurant
Parsons’ Building
North Main Street
W.H. Lawrence
Haswell's
J. F. Eaves
Smith Building
B. Hudson
Bryan, Texas
W. W. Wilson Franklin Texa
Hudson & Wilson
Bryan
Franklin
Brazos
Robertson Counties
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M. R. McLerey
J. D. Ganter
Practical Watchmaker
Jewear
James & Nunn
R.H. Brogdon
R. H. Harrison
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