Mandamus Granted Over Bond Registration Fee Issue
In Galveston the Supreme Court comments on whether a $1 fee per bond for registration may be charged. The case involves the Northern Railway Company and secretary of state under Article 2430. Outcome pending jury verdicts and further proceedings across multiple county cases.
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Northern Railway Company
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Gote
Cleo
Fossi¢e
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Dallas
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Wiles
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Bank Robbery at Las Cruces in Pursuit of Fleeing Pair
February 12 report from Pas Texas states banker B C Bowman of Srade New Mexico alerted that two women robbed his bank at 2 o clock. The robbers forced the Cashier Freeman and the bookkeeper to open the vault taking about 2600 dollars. They fled toward the Organ Mountains as Sheriff Pat Garrett pursued with mounting certainty of a clash.
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Viry
Rio Grande
Freeman
Robbery Attempt Ends Violently in Local Jail
A 62 year old jailer in LT February 12 faced a brutal assault during a robbery attempt. The assailant forced the jailer to walk, then struck him, removed an eye, and fled. The jailer description details severe injuries as officers pursue the suspect.
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Webruary
George
Moen
Bert Horn
Eadta
Meaia Trial Wraps Amid Confusing Courtroom Exchanges
In Texas on February 12 the cue to an abrupt ending in the contest case dominated proceedings as both sides rested after Amanda Meaia reportedly finished her portion. The trial has seen contentious arguments and lingering questions about the events surrounding the dispute.
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Weak Stomach Remedies and Nervous System Notes
Fragmentary medical notes describe stomach upset indigestion and constipation with references to nerves appetite and a listed remedy. The text mentions Hostetter and various symptoms but is garbled with unclear formatting and stray letters.
Judge McLean Denies Run for Governor Opposed to Sayers
Fort Worth Texas February 12 Judge W P McLean through his counsel Prosecuting Attorney Jeff McLean today denied the South Texas report that he sought to run for governor against Governor Sayers He said no announcement has been made and he has refused all overtures The Democrat is a prominent figure who defeated Dave Culberson for Congress and has held roles on the Texas railway commission and as district judge in East Texas.
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Jeff McLean
Sayers
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Juge McLean
Dave Culberson
Texas Railway Commission
Texas House Passes Occupation Tax Bill Changes
Fragments from Austin report a crowded session where Mr Dalley and Mr Decker clash over postponement. The House amends the occupation tax bill including new levies on telegraph and railroad firms and adjusts duty levels for sewing machine peddlers and other occupancies.
Bee County Democrats Decide To Postpone Nominations
At a Bee County Democratic Executive Committee meeting in Beeville on February 10, members voted to delay county nominations for a few weeks to allow public discussion through newspapers. They note the county has historically been strongly Democratic and see no rush to decide.
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Texas
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Bee County
Eight Men Arrested in Lynching Probe Near Beaumont
Sheriff Lengham and six deputies returned to Port Arthur with eight suspects held in connection with the lynching of Peter Sweeny. Police allege the arrestees are cotton dammers and are being investigated as the grand jury reconvenes tomorrow morning.
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Southern Pacific
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Cake Walk at Court House Aids Ladies Aid Benefit
Richmond Texas February 11 A large crowd attended a cake walk at the courthouse for the Ladies century association. The event credits retiree Mr WIL McFarinane for its success. Also noted were visits by Mr Dave McEwee a planter from Fulshear and Mr Orr Rowland a businessman from Guy Texas. J M Blakely and Hines Matiew planters from Crabb were in town. Wharton Estate market active with several land transfers including Judge E Hawes buying 120 acres for 2000 Duncan Northington 1840 acres for 44000 Texan Land and Cattle 120 acres for 100 J M Bromson of Victoria 100 acres for 1192 and other sales. Investors in farming lands remain constant. Teet week J Hood of Indian Territory bought 10 acres for cultivation.
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Crabb
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Wharton
E. Hawes
Eli Hunter League
Duncan & Northington
J. Hood
Indian Territory
Delver Texas News Briefs Highlight Local Church Farewell
The February 12 note from Delver reports an eggs shipment arriving for use on the Calgary Waro and Brazos Valley road. The Baptist church held the last service of Rev. J. I Burkett's pastorate as he departs for Miiland to take charge there. Mr Howard Tigvia recently returned from a business trip to St Louis.
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Mifiand
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S. Louis
Senate in Austin Fails to Quorum Adjourns Legislation Session
The Texas Senate met without a quorum in the forenoon and afternoon, adjourning at 1 o clock and again tomorrow. A House resolution to curb debate to two minutes on all articles 50 to 86 was laid over. Taxation measures on cotton buyers, hide buyers, sewing machine dealers, and peddlers were discussed and amended, with voting changes proposed for county taxes.
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Canven Removed from Office in Franklin Texas
Franklin Texas February 120 v. Cation was led before a jury today and permanently removed from the office of county judge. District Judge Taliferro had suspended him and appointed Hon. Tom M. Taylor to fill the vacancy pending further action. Cannon has been convicted of a murder in W. A. Gray.
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Man Dies After Fall From Scaffold in Worth Texas
John Ballard, a laborer on the Blo Grinte reHread, fell while working and sustained severe head injuries. He was taken to a hospital in a dying condition where he remains paralyzed and unconscious.
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Obituary and court actions noted in Bryan Texas dispatch
February 12 report from Bryan Texas notes the death of Ospiaia a T. Olors and a church service near Brrea. Mourning at the courthouse. commissioners court in session, with a successor to be appointed tomorrow.
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Subdivision Tax Provisions Adopted in County Session
The county commission adopted amendments taxing dealers in drugs, patent medicines, and various goods with sliding rates from $0.25 to $1 per thousand, plus special taxes on merchants and vendors. Amendments included collection methods, peddler and wagon tax rules, and shifting payments to quarterly installments. The session recessed to 9 tomorrow morning for further consideration.
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Court committee discusses libel law and free press limits
A legislative committee in Austin debates tax measures and libel law. Jim Greenwood argues against publishing wrongdoing, while proposals aim to balance free speech with public accountability under evolving constitutional standards.
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Debate over damages law and press liberty in legislature
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Anti-Double-Header Bill Sparks Legislative Debate
A lobby in Avdwlin Texer pushes a bill to ban double head freight trains amid trainmen concerns over overtime and safety. Lawmakers show caution, with a prominent House member noting need for investigation before action and suggesting mixed support for the anti double header movement.
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Austin Senate Eyes San Antonio Charter Amendment
The house committee on town and city corporations moved to favor a bill amending San Antonio's charter and authorized additional public improvement bonds totaling about 200000.
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Texas
House Committee On Lownand
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Victoria City Population Grows Toward Seven Thousand
Victoria, Texas, reports a city population around 5 200 with 1 700 more in Sulorbe and nearby suburbs, totaling near 7 000 within one square mile limits. Officials prepared street numbering and house listing in a new city directory as part of civic improvements. A sheriff’s sale occurred yesterday at 3 30 PM, with Jessie McCutcheon Hy, wife of County Jorge Hen W Pig, involved.
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Stepson Arrested in Murder of W H Nanny
Autopsy shows death from a fractured skull caused by a blow with a boat instrument. Warpur, 16, son of Mrs. Nanny, arrested on a murder warrant alleging he helped strike Nanny, the stepfather. Bail set at 2500 dollars as the case proceeds.
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Driver Fatally Struck Crossing Street Car Track in Bonham
Porter Moore, driver of a transfer wagon, was killed when struck by an electric car while attempting to cross a street car track in Bonham Texas. The wagon was demolished and Moore suffered a severe head injury from a spoke fragment.
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Texas
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