Damage suits filed over train wreck and injuries in Texas
Lawsuits total at least 82 800 dollars with several plaintiffs seeking 15 000 to 20 000 each. The cases allege injuries from a locomotive fireman incident at Liberty Texas and a separate wreck near Virginia Point where a railcar fell, with petitions filed by W Gattie and others against the Galveston and Houston Railway companies and affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youn W. Gattie
New Orleans
Sampaey
Liberty
Han
Previnie
Charles Nether
Galveston
Raee
Rutlwas
LS Auits
Dale Teietorm
Hotem
Texis City
Vitgmnia Point
Virginia Point
Pat la Marque
Toh East
West
Tessas
Ranson
Ball Hignol
Pop
Runnsem Aggregate
Galvaston Brieveport
Shreva- Moke
Hector
Golden Specific touted as cure for drunkenness
A Florida hoax pamphlet promotes Golden Specific as a secret remedy to cure drunkenness without the drinker's cooperation. It claims clergy and temperance workers endorse it and that it can be mixed in coffee or tea and sent free to all. Testimonials praise its miraculous results, urging households to buy and spread the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Frasklin, Warren Co
Train collision and delays trigger damage petitions
The report details a Houston to Shreveport train incident where a sleeper attached late, forcing a woman and child to endure a long stand. A jerk during coupling injured the wife, prompting lawsuits for damages against the Houston and Texas Central Railway and Western Union Telegraph Company. The former suit settled. another seeks $2000 for missed delivery. Plus notice of a sister’s death in Monrav, Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Shreveport
Houston
Houston and Texan Central Railway Company
A.M. Gliese
C.oehting
Preston Avenue
Liwoenny & Wredertols
Western Union Telegraph Formopany
Slater
Monrav. Wis
Burns Birthday Celebration Programme at Milby Dow Hall
The Caledonians plan Burns birthday events for January 20 at the new Milby Dow hall, but if unfinished the Turner hall program will proceed with a full artistic lineup including orchestral pieces, recitations, solos, quartets, violin and Highland items. Refreshments will follow the concert.
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Caledonians
Milby & Dow Hall
Kober
Burns
Turner Hall
Woeyescceuners
Csc
Orchogtta
N. Munger
Duncan Bell
H.R. Gates
Dieht
Wm. Clevewrigh
Boy
Tammie
Bomslo Hixhos
Annie Laurie
Misa Mokloy
Fee Gate Highland
Milas Wilson
John
Oil prospects near Pierce Junction spark Taylor Place venture
Evidence of oil found at Taylor place near Pierce Junction ten miles from Houston at 240 to 300 feet supports a new company formed in the city. Promoters Mewar Berry Camp J B Frost H Fuller EB Taylor claim capital to sink a well and prove oil there. Judge T J Duff reports Beaumont expects a thousand Houston visitors for oil excursion with strong local interest as spring approaches.
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Taylor Place
Pierce Junction
Abot
Houston
T. J. Duff
Beaumont
Beaumonders
Houle Iton
Sudden Death of Colored Woman in Rent District
Mary Foster a 32 year old colored woman was found dead at 003 Eighth Street. Justice Malach held an inquest with testimony from her mother Sarah Porter who said the deceased used joy whisky and cocaine for years and found her shortly before death under the influence. Verdict: death caused by poisoning from the use of dries.
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Mary Foster
Justice Malach
Sarah Porter
Justice Malsch
Charters Filed and State News From Austin Texas
Reports from Austin include charters filed for the Texas Promoting and Loan Company of Gumvbpon with 25 000 stock and The Blossoll Gin Company of Hlomsons with 10 000 stock. Beaumont’s Bevoement of stamping also noted. January 19 brings updates on oil well chatter, permits totaling 545, and visits by Cecil Smith and others. Officials exchange congratulations as Hardy receives a gold headed cane in gratitude for service. Adjutant General Scurry departs for Washington, with Galveston figures and Dallas visitors cited.
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Austin
Texan
Texas Promoting and Loan Company
Gumvbpon
Capital Flock
Incorporateara
Im. J. Moore
Jimes J
Othe Beaumont Qin, Gas and Pipe Line Company
W. S. Davidson
VV. Wiese
H. W. Greer
T. Lane
B. A. Mleteher
A. Greer
Wastin
Tomes
Bob Greer
Beaumont
State
Texas
Cecil Smith
Sherman
Tere
Iwi
G. Newton
San Antonio
A. Cathbernon
John H. Robinson, Jr
Mabel Brooks
Houston
Ema Leo Brooks
Atate
Hardy
Scurry
Washington
War Department
Wadler Gresham
Galveston
Masterson
Tirazorla
Mendell
Dallas
Busicens
Wills Contest In Dallas Man Seeks Inheritance
Two wills of G G Richardson of Dallas, former head of a jewel works, are probated in Natlar County. Judge Peres appoints James A. Han Ly as heir in one will. Probate hearings and estate actions proceed as the late executive’s affairs resolve.
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Richardson
Dallas
Texas
G. G Richardson
Natlar
Judes Peres
Jhames A. Han Ly
Richardesn
Bas
Two Wives Inheritance Laws Highlight County Pleadings
The Van Zandt and Dallas county courts heard a case over how estates should be divided between two wives from a late widower. The petition argued the first wife receives most land while the second wife with no children inherits all remaining property through a probate transfer to the Aleiles court at Patina.
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Tin Dellow
Firat
van Zand
al Eine
Aid
van Zandt
Dallas
Aleiles Court
Patina
Neal Rix Shot Dead in Beeville Restaurant
Neal Rix a Kenedy deputy sheriff was killed in Roy Thompson's Beeville restaurant by Walter Nations. The two men reportedly argued after prior trouble in Kenedy and Lasgater's 1800s case was cited. Nations is jailed.
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Beeville
Texa
Neal Rix
Roy Thompson
Walter Nations
Rix
Tom Lasgater
Live Mek County
Nations
Kenedy
kiMie
Ric
Hix
B. Ht. Nations
Beoville
A. Hick
Natione
God Ie
Bankruptcy Contested in Naples Case of C. I. Macthowa
An inquiry into the bankruptcy of C I Macthowa was held in Naples over the past two days with many creditors attending to challenge the debtor's claim of voluntary bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Texan
C. IL. Macthowa
Referne Hurley
Referee Wurley Delays Decision in Local Case
Referee Wurley reserves ruling until Monday as details emerge. A tax-like assessment of 96 000 dollars is noted for Matthews and related inventors. A large hardware and saloon stock sale occurred today with liabilities around 240 000 dollars, of which 40 percent is expected to be paid. Voluntary bankruptcy filings in Waco Texas name R S McCoy, former Reagan merchant, as petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurley
Mornday
Matthews
Waco
Texas
District Court of the United States
R. 8. McCoy
Reagan
Deaths and injuries from accidental rifle wound in Weatherford
Rogie Dorey, son of Hia Dorey secretary of the Texas Grain Dealers Association, was fatally wounded or severely injured when a target rifle discharged accidentally. The incident occurred in Weatherford Texas on January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford
Texas
Rogie
Hia
Dorey
Texas Grain Dealers’ Association
War Beorlougix
Perhaga
Dallas in a Blaze and Curiosity at St George Hotel
Crowds flock to the St George Hotel in Dallas to seek cures for stuttering from Dre Randolph and McCullough of St Lente. Patients report rapid improvements in two to three days and many return home able to speak plainly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dre
Randolph & McCullouth
St. George
Pallas
Tear
District Court Time Change Noted in Nemeustead News Notes
The Nemeustead News Notes reports a schedule change for district court from February to March and from August to September. The notice explains the new timing, amid community events at the Jackson home and a Quo Vadis gathering in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honvpahead
Texas
Air
Jackson
Mr. Jackson
New Time Card For San Ancona and Aran Pose Railway
Yoakum Texas reports the San Ancona and Aran Pose Railway announces a new time card effective at 12:40 a m tomorrow. The schedule shows the passenger train times adjusted with noon departures earlier than the present timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Texas
San Ancona and
Aran Pose
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