Fort Ringgold affair stirs Texas legal battle over jurisdiction
Assistant Attorney General Ward outlines that United States law grants exclusive criminal jurisdiction to federal courts on ceded military reservations, reinforcing Texas civil authority to arrest and try armed officers. He cites Davis v. United States and War Department opinions, urging surrender to state courts for trial.
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Fort Ringgold Trouble Reports No Provocation Attack
Starr County Texas Grand Jury reports on a November 20 assault by soldiers at Ringgold Barracks. They find the town of Rio Grande City attacked after dusk with Krag-Jorgensen rifles and a Gatling gun. Over 1000 shots fired. four squads assisted by noncommissioned officers. No witness charged with contumacy.
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Stanley Welch
Distrint
Texas
Starr County
Texas Grand Jury
Pen Oly
Por Ringwold
Coldiere
Humphries Lynchings Trial Sees Delays and Deluge of Witnesses
Court wrestles with postponements while state and defense duel over access to witnesses in the Humphries lynching case. Jurors and attorneys scramble as sheriffs bring in witnesses from multiple counties and fatigue and fever threaten attendance.
Grave Northern Troops Question Gatling Gun Duty
A court report criticizes Fort Ringgold officers for placing a Gatling gun with soldiers and failing to discipline those who fired it during an assault on a town of 2500. The foreman seeks publication to inform the public and prompt accountability by authorities.
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Lease District Surrenders Lease for Land Purchase
In Austin Texas December 15 the capital city announces actions related to the extra legislative session. Governor seeks to cut 1900 taxes with an 18 percent ad valorem rate. revenue surplus projected at about 750000. Anti-Phynmin company charter filed. land commission opinion discusses absolute leases and land forfeiture. A $12000 justice of the peace bonds approved. governor to receive copies of site reports as officials discuss appointment and district matters.
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Thokenn
Howe
Altourney General
Governors Office
Francis Hellonk
Jidge
Gray
Kimbrouet
Were Shaw
Dadlig
Jidge Nash
Murder trial returns to pearland district for grand jury testimony
In San Antonio Texas December 1 the murder case against Guy Smith for Henry Mayon's death near Pearsall in 181s vintage is before the Thirty seventh district grand jury. Sixty eight witnesses from La Salle are listed as jurors or participants with Carter Attorney Hee overseeing proceedings. The defense contends the state will use the testimony in the trial and the matter is set to be decided tomorrow. An unrelated advertisement touts a remedy from Eimer Amogy’s Prescription, Houston agent BP Schmildt.
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Heiderson
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Ed Cain
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George Humphries
Tem Dow
Walter Wilkerson
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Dobs Thomas
Jim Wort
Fiale
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Cain Algo
San Antonio
Astainst
Guy Smith
Henry Mayon
Pearaill
la Salle
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Cateler
Hee
Shurifes Departmest Notice From Texas Ward
Fragmentary 1894 notice from Bellville Texas. It mentions salentron chaypell mill and Palm Avutin County with a call to Adfrese all interih tos to Wim. The legible items reference branded hands and foretop description, typical of a sheriff or enforcement notice.
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