Houston Tax Limitation Case Ruling by Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court answers a certification from the First Supreme Judicial District on whether a four year limitation applied to taxes due in 1892 and 1893. It rules the Houston charter amendment enacted May 1809 did not extinguish rights for pending suits and upholds the city’s tax claims against appellants. The decision, authored by Justice F. Williams, addresses constitutional questions about pending litigation and state authority.
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Becaime
Avastin
Texas
Supreme Court
Supreme Judicial
P.M
Morehan
Holleton
Pleasante
City of Houston Fe
Audi Ware
Court of Eivil Appeals Bell
FL A. Williams
Foclite Justice
Cour of Appeals
Kimbroughes
Barnett
Texas Court Matters Touches Holmes Murder Case
Disjointed report notes a verdict in the Holmes murder case and related trials. Conflicting names and dates appear, with references to Walter and Davis Holmes, arsenic analysis, and neighborhood court activity in Texas during January and February 1897.
Court affirms case against Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad
In Ueburne Texas on January 10 the court of first instance confirmed Charles C Warner's case against the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad. Warner, a switchman, was involved in a leg injury several years ago with a judgment of six thousand dollars.
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Ueburne
Texan
Charles C. Warner
Voluntary Bankruptcy Notices From Janeview and New Birmingham
Notice of voluntary bankruptcy filings in Janeview and New Birmingham. Gold berg and Sone, general merchants, report entering voluntary bankruptcy with particulars obtainable. Whitehurst has acquired the partner interest in the general merchandise business at this place.
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Janeview
Texwe
Goldberg & Sone
Birmingham
Texar
Whitehurst
Harry Lous
Paris Texas Bankruptcy Case Shuts Liabilities at 74
Denison based agents and estate dealers faced a Federal court filing in January concerning a personal bankruptcy. The case reports liabilities around 74 with no assets listed.
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Paris
Texas
January Jr
Thomas B. Reardon
Peal Extate
Denison
Hillstire to City Bank Plan by Tinker and White
Hillstire Texas residents H N Tinker and OG J White announce a private bank to be established in Brandon with Mr White as president and Mr Tinker acting as cashier. The February start date marks the new financial venture.
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Hillstire
Texas
H. N. Tinker
OG. J. White
Brandon
White
Tinker
Dry goods firm sold to Allen & Co in Hearne
Hearne Texas January 11 Mennie Nosches Unger have sold their entire stock of dry goods clothing and shoes to W Allen Co who will move the inventory to their current location after completion of transfer.
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Hearne
Texas
Mennie, Nosches & Unger
Allen & Co
Palace Drug Store Changes Hands in Yoskum
Yoskum Texas January 11 The Palace drug store formerly owned by BE L Gooil lor has been purchased by Messrs C Ina brit and J M Todd The business will be continued with Mr Inabrit in charge under the firm name Inabrit Told
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Yoskum
Texas
Palace Drug Store
BE. L.gooillor
Messrs. C. Inabrit
J. M. Todd
Mr. Inabrit
Inabrit & Told
Salzbacher Files Assignment for Creditors in San Antonio
Nat Salzbacher a wholesale liquor dealer assigns his assets for the benefit of creditors. Tandore Fitton is named as signer. Salzbacher reportedly holds a $20,000 stock of merchandise.
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San Antonio
Texdo
Nat Salzbacher
Neong Tandore Fitton
Bia
Salzbacher
Hignore
Sherman department store firm organized to buy Harden grocers
A Sherman stock company with capital stock in the thousands has formed to operate a general department store. It has purchased the retail grocery business of C. J. Harden and will occupy the entire tiret floor of the Berge block.
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Sherman
Texas
C. J. Harden
Berge Block
Business changes in Troy firms as partners swap interests
In Troy Texas on January 11 J W Waterco buys Gray Little’s stake in Little and Bacon while A H Curtis buys G D Ellington’s share. Ellington joins J W Watson Bacon. Both firms continue general merchandise operations.
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Troy
Texas
J. W. Waterco
Gray Little
Little & Bacon
A. HH. Curtis
G. D. Ellington
Ellington
J. W. Watson
Bacon
Racing Notes on Heavy Track and Lord Fairfax Victory
The track was heavy this afternoon and most favorites failed. Lord Fairfax won the frat race amid tricky conditions. Six furlongs saw Lord Fairfax win with Samurel and Scottish Grit competing. times listed as 1:18. Mile contests included Tichtul, Barney F and Mosongal in a cluttered finish.
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New Gylegas
Mayers
Lord Fairfax
Suminarica
Samurel
Tichtul
Barney F
Bobbie
Unclear Racing Result Notation With Mixed Names
Fragmentary OCR text lists horses and times such as Seven furlongs and Mile eit twenty yarde Indae Onaley. Mentions Waterceres Lexington Pirate and Lord Neville with second place, but overall details are garbled and no coherent race outcome or date can be determined.
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Pancharm
Faldolpha
Casas
Wee Hogg
Trebor
Indae Onaley
Waterceres
Lexington
Lord Neville
Thoroughbred Races Rattle Off Fast Times at San Francisco
In San Francisco California a string of horse racing events ran through January with multiple races across varied distances. Notable results include Upper Crust and First Shot in haves and a half furlongs, Meadowthorpe and Chimura racing in mile events, and Mistral clocking 1 40 1 2 for six furlongs.
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San Francis
Cal
Grerhurat
Remwell
Tom Calvert
Meadowthorpe
Chimura
Dr. Berpays
San Bruno
Atakes
F. W. Hrede
Miln
Rennockburn
Matay
Ton
Mistral
Furionge
Mecoriio
Jingle Jingle
Death and Funeral Notices from Island City
Annie C Bondlear of Galveston dies at St Marys sanitarium after a long illness. She leaves three sons George B William C and Harry Rhodes and daughter Anita. funeral from 5 T Fontaine Ten and Market St with Rev W M Harrington officiating. Also notes on court actions involving Kimbroughes Barnett and state official visits by Attorney General. Mary Sabell dies at 41 St Marys Cathedral funeral planned privately at St Marys Cathedral.
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Annie C . Mendres
Galveston
Texan
Annie C. Bondlear
St. Mary's Sanitarium
Hale
William Carey Crane
Baylor University
Gal
Tremont Names and Associates List Across Multiple States
A partial roster appears listing individuals and firms across New York New Haven Conn Jersey City San Antonio New Orleans St Louis and other locales. Names include A A Reilly Florence Clark Morgan Froveta Morgan Richard Mengel J Anderson J Moore and several others in a scattered record.
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the Tremont
A. A. Reilly
Florence Clark
GAA
Normanton
New York
Morgan
Froveta Morgan
Cox
Richard M. Mengel
New Haven
Conn
Perry
Jersey City
Ni Ji
Charles
Simpson
San Antonio
Thade
Bejl
Moustan
W. A. Taller
Dallagoe
J. Anderson
AL HL Wertle
United States Transport Kilpatrick
Temple Vopics and Town News From Temple
The Santa Fe line plans to reopen large wells serving the passenger depot to secure water for the near future. An accident case involving Templee Mata street has drawn damages claims of 1000 dollars against the Santa Fe. The Ancient Order of United Workmen installed new officers, led by Po L. Downs and F O Moore, with several chant. The Yours Mews Christian Association schedules a talk by Governor Rob Taylor at the district hall in February. Temple locals H H Speer and J B Ballard pursue El Paso ventures under Graham Combination, drawing well wishes from Temple neighbors despite distance. Prominent figures Meyers and J. Tee traveled to the city yesterday with J. W. Evans.
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Tere
Janine
Santa Fe
Tosh
Piaeenger
Aileron
Wathhe Water Company
Santa Re
Templee Mata Eireet
United Workmen For
Wo A. Haanoff
Lina
Po L. Downs
FO OL. Moore
P. Llowel
Miller
Ginek
Recorder
W. E. Boster
F Owns
Frevelwer
Bo P. O'Neil
Guide
Colorado River Bridge Under Heavy Drift Threat
Reports from Wharton Texas on January 11 describe the Colorado river bridge at the railroad crossing being overwhelmed by driftwood and debris. Two 20 foot booms deploy to steer logs away from piers while protecting the railroad bridge and nearby town.
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Colorado
Wharton
Texas
Theo Sante
Found Dent Farmer W T Roberson Dead in Farmington
Sherman Texas morning report states W T Roberson a Farmington area farmer was found dead in bed after retiring the prior night. Death attributed to heart trouble. family made the discovery.
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Sherman
Texas
W. T. Roberson
Farmington
Letters Reveal Frontline Sentiment and Command Changes
Dispatches from the war front portray growing soldier unrest and calls for new leadership. Lord Roberts assumes command as British forces in South Africa face hostile retreats, with letters indicating censorship and alleged missteps by officials, and fresh criticism of strategic decisions amid ongoing battles including Magersfontein and Tugela.
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South Africa
Capetown
Xortier
Nen
Gathere
Highland Brigade
Magersfuntoi
Hurt
Barton
Lonilot
Euller
Beering
Colenia
Wathoy
Rememiy
Boller
Niue Boon
Ladyamith
Vie Ha Marker
Prederitk
Harriton
Eseil Maude
Winitred Finnery
Agilitle Neilyen
Sane
Lord Saliahars
Rey Tol
Lourento Marquez
England
Lord Saliebury
France
Belgium
United Kingdom
Lord Saliehury
Great Britain
Delagoa Bay
Poison Trial Spotlight on Mrs Rogers Case
Testimony from Florence Rogers, daughter of Mire, links a bottle of Bromoseltzer to her mother's poisoning. She recounts asking Cornish for medicine, receiving a sealed bottle that could not be opened without a corkscrew, and the pair's encounter as the bottle was measured and prepared.
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Brownwood
Texas
Danuaty Kathe Rin
Carrie Holmes
T. Mo Hayes
Italy
Orda
Walter Wolves
Stier Holmes
Fort Worth
Coleman County
Walter Holmes
Chase
Hase
Cl Chase
Saan Wts
New York
Florence Rogers
Mire
Adamy
Rogera
Pearce
Cornteh
Fragmentary note on poisoning incident and death
A damaged OCR fragment describes a person pouring a liquid labeled as water and giving it to someone named eo She drank it and died soon after. It mentions a Mr Cornish and a mother who was taken ill and died almost immediately.
Southern Hosiery Makers Advance Prices in South
In Atlanta on January 11 the Southern Association of Hosiery Manufacturers met to announce a 16 percent price increase, the second rise in under three months due to higher material and labor costs. The move precedes a February shift to 30 day terms and a 2 percent cash discount. The group urged U.S. Senate to ratify the France United States reciprocity treaty as labor shortages threaten full production. Colonel Sunderland led talks, noting reliance on Northern workers to fill gaps and planning next annual meeting in June.
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Atlanta
Leer
Nashville
South
Senate of
United States
Pratce
G. Sunderland
Philippines Goverment Foresees Commission to Philippines
The Times reports President Sebuinman announced in Washington that the Philippines project will proceed with a commission system. A fall report alleged forged commissions and resignation discussions. Congress debates a joint commission versus extending a current panel to consider reform and funding.
Quay Opposed by Senate in Democratic Push
Report from New York describes attempts by Quay supporters to sway votes as the Senate resists a major effort to delay or defeat him. Democratic figures Daniel, Marti Melawrin, Bulliven and allies are cited, with party lines expected to hold against approval of Quay.
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Washington
Quay
Tnt
Wien
Enon
Citay
Daniel
Marti
Melawrin
Bulliven
Benatar
Alea
Tore Demacrite
Mr Guay
Quays
Senate
Hemp shortage hurts workers in New York area mills
In New York City and Brooklyn a hemp scarcity leaves thousands idle. About seven hundred Waterbury rope workers were laid off for two weeks as Manila hemp supply disrupts output at Standard Rope and Twine. Some Brooklyn plants report reduced production while the Williamsburg mills see large employment figures and shifting orders.
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New York
Cortane
Wilampburg
Standard Rope and Twine Company
Waterbury
Manila
Mille of Cole Company
Clwwe Avenue
Sear Flushing Avenues
Brooklyn
Camp Colleg
Lawrence Cordage Company
Williamaburg Milla
Jeffries and Fitzsimmons Face Off Over Purse Split
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports talks between champion Jeffries and Fitzsimmons on a bout terms. Jeffries declares a sixty five percent winner take all stance while asserting leverage to dictate purse details and terms.
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Enquirer
Jim Jeffries
People's Theater
Yeu
Witzeigsmans
Jeff
Fitzsimmons
Fitsmimmons
Arvana
Beaumont Area Records Steady Rain and Port Arthur Progress
Beaumont reports heavy rainfall disrupts city streets while Port Arthur shows shipping activity with the Venetia clearing for sea. Officials note dredging goals to deepen channels for twenty five feet of water and future warehouse access. Local buyers plan land purchases tied to development in Beauregard County.
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Beaumont
Texas
R. A. MecReynolds
PortArthur ‘Transport. Company
Port Arthur
McReynolds
Venetia
Adul
Badia
Ellevator of
Wareanies
Woman Robbed of Diamonds in Near Downtown Chicago Cab
Mrs. Corse, a 40 year old recent immigrant to Chicago, was robbed after midnight when unknown assailants forced her into a cab from the West Side. The attackers stripped settings to take diamonds valued at around 714 dollars, then fled. she was severely beaten and prostrated. Police investigation follows as detectives pace leads linking possible accomplices and the motive centers on the stolen jewels.
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Cerhali
Aelaed Bey
Eh Gheeet
Nana Monkie
Corse
Chiekgo
Fae Frantiae
Corin
Pallee
Meteor
Clark
Dlvinian
Tod
Walery
Madon
Ringy
Dearborne
Yhrd
Mra.sone
Chirengoans Head to Fort Worth for National Live Stock Meet
Delegates depart Chicago Saturday for Fort Worth Texas to attend the National Live Stock association annual meet set January 14 to 18. They will also visit key sites in Fort Worth during the trip.
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Fort Worth
Chicago
lLivesleck Commission
Texas
National Lign Stock Association
Intaee
Automobiles to be Placed in New York Streets
An organized company will run 206 automobile carriages and motor omnibuses in New York City. The service will charge 20 cents a mile and on the hour.
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New York
Odds Favor Kid McCoy Over Ski in Broadway Bout
WeCor at Odds On in New York forecasts Kid McCoy to defeat Ski in their twenty fifth bout at the Broadway Athlete venue tonight. Bookmakers post a 3 to 1 line as action heats up on the boxing card.
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New York
Sporting
Oddu
Kid McCoy
Ski
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