Proceedings in Stevens case reveal witness ties to lynching
Trial coverage shows John Green recalling conversations with Dutch Gardner and Buck Holly, Weeks and Vanderford testimony, and claims of paid testimony to influence jail outcomes. Court adjourned after a long day as jurors and spectators crowded the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly
Ales
Holly
Vanderford
Stevens
Calin Ohivon
S' More
Joe Wills
Sam Hall
Humphries
Gaddis
Lefsud
James
Mia
Ir Crook
Abe
W. A. Jobes
John Henson
Fussell
Gecuaed
Thomas
Kaufman County
I Grechaw
Murtha Humphries
Ronson
Ecounse
Dea
Witnen
George Krion
Brooks
Greeshaw
Walker
Ll Yeater
Twich
Community notes honor holiday visitors in Devine
Festive gatherings surround guests including Miss Jessie ion of Palestine and J. Ulster of Richmond visiting Devine. Local families host relatives and friends while school events and church activities continue. Plans include a new two story school building, residency demand rising as Devine expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Texas
Jessie Ion
Palestine
G. KH
Barnes
J. Ulster
Richmond
Leo Frisby
Hubbard City
Wyatt Dawnon
Houston
Luther Warner
F. P. Parker
Parker
Apent
Aldermen Fail to Approve City Funds for Water Bonds
In Texas on January 1, only two city council members attended the regular meeting. The body did not meet and the semiannual water and light bonds cannot be paid, as the ordinance enabling the appropriation remains unsigned. State offices and public institutions observed New Year's Day with receptions at the governor's mansion and executive offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptth
Stin
Texas
Jon
Water and Light
Enanie
State
Devine Dots and Holiday Turmoil Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes a disrupted holiday season with references to Texans, December, and December 20. The text mentions confusion, excursions, and a push to restore relations amid state affairs, but specifics are illegible.
Mystery surrounds death of farmer Richards at Bosque bridge
Waco Texas January 1 a Fulcher Richards Spoegievilla farmer died near Bosque bridge. Initial findings show he had twelve dollars and was sober, prompting theories of foul play. Local officials pursue details as highwaymen or a bridge confrontation are considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Fietcher Richards
Bosque Bridge
Richards
Hinansallanie
Bly
Richar de Win
Mount Calm's Prosperous Year Boosts City Growth
Mount Calm Texas reports a strong year with unprecedented business growth and rising property values. A new oil mill spurred population gains and multiple business and residential constructions. The town plans formal incorporation next season as farms nearby show improved conditions and credit. Social events and local notes accompany the year end roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Calm
Texco
Atpust
Movot Calm
Sam J. Creswell
If Ta P
Basaint
W. T. McGrew
Santemiby
Tt. Morgan
Teretay
Mra
Anamat
Steddum
E. Settle
Upshur County
Herring
Maanin
H. Croswell
Fifth Sunday Meeting at Blanco Baptist Association
The Blanco Baptist association held its fifth Sunday meeting in Skidmore Texas January 1. Ministers preached included L Pierre Lackay Stark Brows Barlow and Platce served as moderator. Devotions and discusions filled the sessions with able sermons, and funds will be used to build a Baptist church here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skidmore
Texas
Blanco Baptist Association
Fh. L. Pierre
Lackay i Bankrort
P. Stark O¢ Rere
Chriati
Goliad
Whatford
M. Barlow
Baoville
Platce
Crockett Merchants Change Hands in New Year
In Crockett Texas on January 1 changes sweep local firms. J T Adair Co sells out to Aldrich Phillips who continue the family groceries business at the same stand. E Howard sells his interest to Wills, expanding the grocery operation. Lundy and Bogge exit the scene and others move within the market as merchants adjust to the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett
Texan
J. T. Adair & Co
Hav
Mexsera
Aldrith & Phillips
Ellie & Howard
Wills
Sin Angelo
Tocca
Smallpox Plagues Altair Family in Texas Caves
In Columbus Texas on January 1 three more smallpox cases appear in the Richard Penn family of Altair. Report notes all family members contract the disease while lacking quarantine and nursing care. Citizens say no funds or nurses are provided to care for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Texas
Altair
Richard Penn
Nurie
Woolson Spice GO
Toledo
Ohio
Local Resident Jad A. Smith Dead in Kea Forton Texas
Old and highly respected citizen Jadae A J Beith was found dead at 7:30 this morning in Kea Forton Texas. Heart failure is listed as the immediate cause and the burial arrangements will be announced by the local undertaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Smith Pound
Kea Fwerton
Texas
Jadae
J Beith
Oret
Island City Stores to Close on Holidays New Year Pact
Island City merchants in Galveston sign an agreement to close on New Year’s Day July 4 Labor Day and Christmas and to close from January 1 to November 30 at 630 pm except Saturdays and Sundays. The measure aims to enforce holiday closures and follows a reported dispute over deportation of contract laborers held at the port. Major Levy and the North German Lloyd line figure in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Mississipp
Levy
Roland
Northerman Llpyd
Major Levy
United States
S. G. Spencer Wa
North German Lloyd Steamship Company
Spencer Wa
Major Lory
Mremen
Spencer
Thie Port
Washington
Ci¢tka’ Union
Clerke’ Univ, Otal
Gilverton
Mistrot
Charles Angerhofer & Co
Galverton
Redding
Hornby & Co
Robert
Cohen
Williams & Baxter
Ham- Meredith
Brow
Isaacs & Sohram
Lalgy
the Model Clothing Company
Hen
Ita
Galveston Obituary and Court Note Snippet
The obituary of Henry Waters Blagge of Galveston details a 59 year life, Civil War service in De Bray's Texas cavalry, and a long marriage to Mrs Carsline Butler with no children. The court report notes Judge Allen counting a grand jury for January, with offices closed except Sheriff Thomas and new IRS deputy changes including Nat G Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Waters Blagge
Galveston
Blagge
New York
de Bray
Texas Cavalry
Carsline’ Butler
A. C. Allen
Criminal District Court
Court House
Thomas
D. Webster Wilson
Webster Flanagen
Internal Revenue
Nat G. Henderson
Columbus
Texas
Petition to Bankrupt AUally Texas December
Petition to bankrupt AUally in Texas lists Dr Jones Chapman a general merchant of Richland Springs in San Saba County as having fled the area and vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aually
Texas
Jones Chapman
Richland
San Gaba County
Voluntary Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in Federal Court
The record shows voluntary bankruptcy petitions filed in the federal court here by Hin Nabilities and by Monon Davis of Auetig. An angota of Het and a party named FTG and sunote BANOO appear in the case notes with liabilities listed and related flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Untary
He and Angota
Het
Monon Davis
Auetig Han
Wink
Loving Cattle Syndicate Seeks Strong Board Leaders
George F Lovins announces acceptance of J B Wilken as general manager on condition the board is satisfactory. Directors from Albany Fort Worth and Fulton will join the venture with other local hires shaping the control and capital plans for the syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort. Worth
Texas
George Ff. Loving
Big Cattle Syndicale
J. B. Wilken
Dallas
Haw
George T. Reynolds
Albany
Widfield
Charles Ware
Bow
Cathy
Lovins
York
Government Opposes Dam Now Authorized at Elephant Butte
Government counsel Warren Sattod reported in Las Cruces that Judge Frenk W Parker issued a decision allowing the English company to proceed with building a dam at Elephant Butte New Mexico, 185 miles north of El Paso, to supply irrigation water for the region. The ruling affects nearby forest and water cases and involves the United States Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wienhest Nette Dem
Coronel Warren
Las Cruces
Allovtay Childrye
Albuquerque
Godins
Ans
Forestamed
Statenupreme Court
Farmersville Smallpox Situation Report Declines
In McKisney Texas Dr W B Huis physician in charge reports the smallpox situation at Farmersville is easing as cases are monitored and containment steps continue to be implemented by local health authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersville
McKisney
Texas
Farmersville Containment Claims27 Cases With One Death
Report states twenty seven cases developed in Farmersville area with one fatality and six persons remaining in detention. Authorities say situation is under control as citizens recover and safety measures continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersville
Hne
Eix Ronaln
Nine Businesses Burned in Burnett Texas Blaze
A severe fire swept through Burnett Texas on January 1 destroying nine business buildings. Firefighters fought the flames through the night as damage early estimates soared. J. Siedow Jr. reportedly won a local long-distance competition as the blaze raged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett
Kyle
Texas
Fh. J. Siedaw, Jr
Barn Fire Kills Cattle at Kearny Farm in Texas
Early January 1 a barn fire at Mrs ML Kearny’s ranch in Darn and Cattle Sharing Texas destroyed livestock. The blaze killed a valuable joinery cow and a calf, with the origin of the fire unknown at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharing
Texas
ML Kearny
Fire damages cottage in Georgetown neighborhood
A Sunday morning blaze struck a cottage in the eastern Georgetown section once occupied by Mrs Frack T Smith and family. The fire damaged the structure and its contents, origin of the blaze not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
P. H. Dimemitt
Mre
Frack T. Smith and
Fire damages Clebrmac building and stores in Minnesota area
A blaze last night damaged a building owned by the Minnes Brown at Henderson and Roblovoh streets. The fire began in the BH L. McKeller bookstore causing $660 total losses and heavy damage to hardware and furniture. The Clehvrne Commercial club suffered about $1000 in smoke and water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clebrmac
Cleturne
Thzas
Dederber M
Minnes Brown
Henderson
Roblovoh
BH. L. McKeller
Hardeware
Sturoiture
Fire Destroys Neighbors and Stock in Wortham
A fire at Wortham Texas on January caused extensive losses to local businesses and stock. The blaze damaged buildings and insured property, with authorities reporting a total estimated value around S100. Further details on causes and damages were not clearly readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wortham
Texas
Looghotham
Bariware
Coley Durlesta
Greweries
Ea Etork
Lan Insurance
T. WW
Bounda
Stouk
Praga
Dry Géedy
Vatntyy
Mat Marke
Vo Insurance
Biubbe
Tance
Eeennen
Flatonio Iter and friends return from Staulen trip
A group including Missie Liatie Marsha Youger Lee Killough and Yairy Faires returned from Staulen UUTE. They planned to attend the goldes event and were reported traveling December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fistohia
Tezep
Missie Liatie
Marsha Youger
Lee Killough
Yairy Faires
Staulen- Uute
Wedding bells and travel notes fill local scene
The groom is Mr Robert Wolters and Mrs Wolters in a local wedding. Margaret Kery leaves Tuesday for Yoa kum to visit friends. Joe Ry Lane and family depart today for Gonzales and the Lane family is noted for long service and church work. Abermacher of Shiner visited this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wolters
Mirs
Margaret Kery
Tumsaday
Yoakum
Joe Ry Lane
Gonzales
Lome
Lane
Araim @ Lane
Mra
Abermacher
Shiner
General Cantu'sBirthday Observed by Confederates in Dallas
Dallas marks New Year’s as a quiet holiday with a notable event the seventy third birthday celebration of energy W. L. Cabell at his South Fairway home. Confederate veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy attended as Mrs Currie welcomed them. Duval Cabell celebrated his twenty first birthday with his father. Mrs Currie received a miniature jewelry painting of Winnie Davie from the National Daughters of the Confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Enerhy
W. L. Cabell
South Firway Street
Daughters of the
Confederacy
Mra
Kate Cabel
District court opens for January term with murder cases
The district court for January term begins tomorrow. The civil docket shows multiple trials. The crimson docket is light. Two new murder cases will be investigated by the grand jury, one involving a Black man killed December 28 and another involving a Mexican, with a second Mexican charged with the first murder awaiting jail transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonmles
Tecuy
New Year's Dinner Offered by Mrs D at Wharton Home
Mrs D of Wharton Texas will host a New Year’s dining event at her beautiful home on January 1. Complimentary to her daughter Mrs Ewart of Kanaan City, the gathering promises holiday hospitality with related refreshments and invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton Bocaln
Wharton
Texas
Hm, Ford
Ewart
Kanaan City
Ipries
Gadie Fitze
Death of Negro Preacher Abd Jander Sparked Local Tensions
The article notes the funeral of Abd Jander, a negro preacher, and mentions J. W. Robmann and WIL Hathaway tied to local factions. It reports a large element favoring the White Man's Secret Wan and describes posthumous County tensions tied to race relations. The funeral will be from the church where he served as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Robmann
Abd Jander
Alwegs
Robinson
Wil Hathaway
Surrender in KiMing Case Near Anderion Texas
A report from Anderion Texas in December 40 details Joseph Martin, a Black man, surrendering after claiming he killed Charley Jackson, another Black man, at Fuqua Prairie. Martin says Jackson moved on him with a rock, prompting him to fire a shotgun, resulting in immediate death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderion
Texas
Joseph Martin
Charley Jackson
Fuqua Prairie
Fragile OCR Note: Incomplete Text From Texas Ledger
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions United States reverie and Abdul context with numeric figures like 20 500. The readable portion hints at a dated public notice or ledger entry but lacks clear events, names, and places to form a complete item.
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Interpal Revyendhe
Auit
Texas
United Staten Biterag
Vanne Mere Fe
Ks Mylantt
Abdul
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Greenhaw
Weeks
Awyers
Aley
Ian
Ras Som Hall
Jeenhaw
Eoen
Derry Gootwin
Trinney
Devicin
Audiencs
Ethool House
Sete Reeny
Democrata
3. A. Kercherville
Ieee
San Antonio
Bryan
J. We Galbrenth
Sid Ware
Colorado
McNutt League of Land
W. B. Adama & Co
J. W. Cuninaion
Hasloe
Father Mettinger
Alptore
Ro Ny Teel
G. Wy Mortisse
Noes
Dolage Avenue
Lowery
Devine
Island City
EH. W. Blagge
NSW Revenue Collector
the Tremont
B. I.lawaop
Touston
J. My Rountree
Joe Vasco
Tyneville
George T. Alkman
AW Frary
Charles Higher
Arnold
G. A. Gage
Chicago
Wiliam Natelis
Nebuque
Iowa
P. A. Perry
Chicoago
Oscar H. Poehler
Houtony W
MM. Johnston
Daling
T. BR. Mcfonnell
New Orleans
Austin
Wenat Express
Swire
Toa
Saneee
Ane
Lion Corlée
Conan
Lion
Knickerbocker
Ladies’ Watch Chain
Airliedt
Dent's
Nike
g@tinivrites
Invest Shinjwe
Lilnek
Srparnic
Por
Melia
Lion Copfer
Fion
Century Cook-Book
Male
Felbam
Scott
Op American
Beatty
Leson
Bree
Eal Ore
Tata
Loving Cattle Syndicate
Marek
Flatonio Iter
General Cantu
Agle Srand Condensed Milk Condensed Nlm
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