Judge O D Cannon released on pardon dispute ruling
In Rusk Texas the habeas corpus case of Judge O D Cannon ended with Cannon discharged from the penitentiary The court ruled a prior pardon issued October 10 1918 by Acting Governor Will Mayes was valid and that the Governor had no power to annul it The decision followed ex parte D R Rice and ex parte Rosson The case involved Cannon’s murder conviction in Williamson County and his sentence to life imprisonment from Williamson County though the killing occurred in Robertson County Lieutenant Governor Mayes testified and the fine he faced for disobeying a subpoena was remitted</S>
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Rosson
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Mayes
Houston Post
Austin
Texas
Colquitt
Walker County
O. D. Cannon
Annon
Williamson County
W. A. Gray
Robertson County
Cannon
Colquitte
Panama
Court of Criminal Appeals
Important Notice to Income Taxpayers in Hearne Texas
Notice urges individuals with annual income over 3000 to file tax returns by March 1 each year under the 1918 act. It explains who must file, the role of the Collector in Austin, and that corporations face changed rules though forms soon available after December 31. Partnerships must file for partners. failures to obtain blanks do not excuse penalties. Returns for 1913 may be filed January 1 to March 1, 1914 with assessments due June 30, 1914.
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Congress
Act of Congress
Internal Revenue
A.S. Walker
Austin
Texas
County land deals and court actions dominate rural notices
A stream of property transfers names numerous buyers and acres, including 110 acres on Jos Lyons survey and 256 1-2 acres on las Taylor survey, with prices from 50 to 6 000 dollars. The Commissioners' Court met to plan repairs for flood damaged bridges Black, Wild Cat, and Port Sullivan, with a Mill Creek committee coordinating with Milam County for engineer and cost estimates. A Cuero trip drew H 10 Beaumont and sister Lillian to support an ill aunt, and local printer service promotion ends the item.
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Ried
Fly
Milam County
Black Bridge
Wild Cat
Port Sullivan
Brazos River
Fire Alarm Sparks Citywide Excitement Sunday Evening
A fire alarm sounded near 7:30 p m last Sunday causing widespread citywide excitement. The blaze proved to be Mrs Mac Hardys flue burning out, and the scare quickly subsided with no damage or injuries reported.
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Mac Hardy
Sick List: Geo Dunn Critically Ill with Typhoid Fever
The community notes with concern that Mr. Geo Dunn is critically ill due to typhoid fever. Friends and neighbors express sympathy and hope for a swift recovery.
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Geo. Dunn
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