Watera-Pierce Oil Company v Texas at Supreme Court
The Watera-Pierce Oil Company challenged Texas anti trust and interstate commerce provisions in the U S Supreme Court. Arguments covered exemptions for agricultural products and labor organizations while defending state laws as not violating the fourteenth amendment or the federal constitution. The Texas attorney general defended the acts as proper classifications and needed measures to regulate foreign and domestic corporations.
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Post
Washington
Watera-Pierce Oil Company
State of
Texee
Supreme Court
George Clark
T. S. Smith
Texas
Clark
United States
Smith
Texan Atetine
Supreme Court of Texas
Charate
Eye Ear Nose and Throat Offices Hours Notice
Eye Ear Nose and Throat clinics list rooms 801 and 30 Kiam building with offices hours from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
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Kiam Building
Mississippi School Fund Split Proposal Triggers Racial Plan
At Jackson Mississippi a legislative session action introduces a constitutional amendment to divide the common school fund of roughly $970,000 annually by race. Senator Brown proposes keeping funds for white schools separate and funding Black education only from taxes paid by the Black community, a historic first on class legislation.
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Mississippi
Wiackson
Miss
Brown
Morrison Trial in Chattanooga Focuses on Skull Injury and Insanity Claim
In Chattanooga Tennessee during January expert medical testimony was presented in the Julia Morrison murder trial. The defense contends an injury to her skull caused by a pony kick fourteen years ago could have produced emotional insanity before Leydenheimer’s killing. The State announces it will challenge the insanity plea.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Julia Morrison
Leydenheimer
Torsicana Oil Strike Boosts Corsicana Field Prospects
Smith and Kerr struck oil four miles northeast of Torsicana Texas in the Kerr place. The well came in last night yielding at least eight barrels a day. December Corsicana oil field production rose over November by more than 450 barrels with no dry holes reported so far this month, suggesting January gains.
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Torsicana
Corzicana
Texas
Smith & Kerr
Kerr Place
Corsicana
Texan guests and legal milestones noted in Washington
Miss Annie Brown of Texas, daughter of a Texas Supreme Court associate justice, guests with Mrs Culberson. Frank Andrews of Houston admitted to practice before the U S Supreme Court. Culberson aide and two Houston guests visit Mount Vernon with Hon T H Ball. James W Buthan and Oscar Blummer named substitute carriers for Denison post office. Comptroller approves American National Bank Louisville as reserve agent for American National Bank of Dallas.
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Annie Brown
Texas
Justice Brown
The
Texas Supreme Court
Culberson
Senator Culberson
Frank Andrews
Houston
United States Supreme Court
Andrews
Blake Dupree
T. H. Ball
Mount Vernons
James W. Buthan
Oscar Blummer
Denison
American National Bank of
Louieville, Ky
Anti-Trust Case and Campaign Gossip From Omaha Telegram
The piece reports on an anti trust case before the U S Supreme Court with Waters-Pierce Oil Company and state arguments by Attorney General Smith. It also notes Texas congressmen seeking seeds, a Jackson day event in Omaha with Bryan as guest of honor, and Bryan’s fiery remarks criticizing the gold standard and foreign policy.
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Omaha
Neb
Jacksonian Club
Carmack
Tenteweec
Overmeyer
Kansas
Weaver
Iowa
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Mn Dlonor Way
Mr. Ryan
Paxton ‘Bote
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Maha World Herald
United State
Mr. Bryan
Jackson
Walla
Hogg
Texas
St. Louis
J. Hoe
Thoea
Jaca
Thos
Victory at Ladysmith Reported After Prolonged Attack
General White telegraphs from Catte Camp and Wagon Hill describe a fierce daylong assault on British positions at Ladysmith with repeated enemy advances and heroic counterattacks by Devonshire units. Rumors of surrender prompted crowds before official confirmation declared a brilliant British victory.
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London
Frere
Genel White
Ludyaynh
War Office
White
Catent'e
Wagon Hill
Khir
Mensberg
Alora
Vasualliog
Pretoria
Bullera
Ladysmith
Lobbiew
Nation faces choices in truth and justice amid fiery speeches
In a heated scene critics recall Lowell lines as debates erupt over democracy, imperial policy, and territorial reach. Prominent speakers including David Overmeyer, A J Weaver, and Willis Abbott argue for and against policy in a night of partisan rhetoric. Congressman Carmack opposes expansion, citing limits on US sovereignty. The event ends with a fractured party as officials listen.
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David Overmeyer
Kanaus
A. J. Weaver
Palle City
Ambiguous British Reply Sought Over Flour Seizure
In London January United States Ambassador Josph H. M. Choate has not received a reply from the Huntlet government on the seizure of American flour by British cruisers in South African waters. Lord Salisbury has a note in preparation and may send it in a few days.
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Londons
United States
Josph MH
Choate
Huntlet
South African
Lord Salisbury
En Hente Transfer to Penitentiary Causes Convict Shift
A transfer operation moved En Hente to the penitentiary with agent Bink directing twelve convicts from several towns to Southwest Tevae. The details are unclear as the excerpt ends with a fragmentary quote about abortions.
Beleaguered Ladysmith Fights On Amid Ammunition Shortage
From London reports January 8 describe General White's siege at Ladysmith extending fourteen hours as Boer forces press. Ammunition dwindles while reinforcements and artillery moves are planned. British garrison faces supply and mobility challenges with 20,000 to 25,000 additional troops anticipated along with seventy-two guns.
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London
White
Baller
White de
Ladysmith
Spencer Wilkinson
Prove
Vickers
Maxim
Polme
Portugues
Africa
Aden
Madagascar
Nates
the Times
Modder River
Belmont
Acros
Lord Dunraven
War Department
Holt 4 Co
Dtamona ‘Moer
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Houston, Texas
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Bill Dugan
WM. D. Cleveland & CO
Deas and Beans
H. Thompson & CO
Bear Ss. Ust
Exas Seed & Floral CO
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Indian Territory
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Yeatentay
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le J. Parks
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Peden & Co
Tong Franklin Ave
Gold and Trusts
Paston Club
Governor Hoge
Kiebere Tolay
Conoe
Brazos Santiago
Point Isabel
Nhat
England
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Togela River
Buller
Tigela River
Bennett Burleigh
Daily Telegraph
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Hare
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Turela
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Escorta
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Echefield
Congreve
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Valley of Death
Hartwell Iron Works
Birden-Sheets Techie
Ideal
Kimball
Packard
Texas Ave
WM. H. Gohlman
Davenport
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Por
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Floisantaa
Oklahoma City
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Texas St
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Vicksburg
Oxivan Tele
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Mexico
Rae
Miss Morrison
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Geo. D. Hunter
Main St
Congress
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Europe
South Africa
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Maey
Goa
Repubican Party
America
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Mre
Avie Northern Fileda
Mealoo
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Pachuen
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Great Britain
Lowell
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