Week of brisk criminal docket drives rapid court action
Judge Spencer presided over a busy session disposing at least a dozen criminal cases with eight by trial or guilty plea. Convictions reached six, with two acquittals and one dismissal on the court’s motion. Penitentiary terms totaled fifteen years as several cases lingered across terms. Civil docket featured several actions including a cloud removal suit and probate matters. Divorce numbers and injunction hearings formed part of the busy Civil Term, with several trials and motions set for upcoming weeks.
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Spencer
Tom Bisbee
Quigenberry
John H. King
Cloud
Joe
Gambill
Fire destroys buildings at Lake Cyifts park in Dallas
Fire at Lake Cyifts park Dallas Friday night causes an estimated property loss of 50000. The Clapton case proceeded to the jury in Dallas at 315 Friday. Lieut Milling of the U S Army with Lieut Sherman as passenger flew from Texas City to San Antonio in just over three hours. Texas cities collectively seek flood relief funds as legislatures vote money for aid.
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Lake Cyifts Park
Dallas
Clapton
Lieut
Milling
U.S. A
Sherman
Texas City
San Antonio
Texas
Exchange National Bank Officers and Directors
A listing of executives and board members includes A. J. Nance as President J. R. Chastal as Vice President J. C. Coit as Cashier and E. D. Curtis as Assistant Cashier, with J. H. Paine Ed. F. Bates Dr. J. M. Inge and A. C. Owsley also named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Nance
J. R. Chastal
J. C. Coit
E. D. Curtis
J. H. Paine
F. Bates
J. M. Inge
A. C. Owsley
Senate Amends and Adopts A and M Varsity Separation
Senate amendments pass on varsity separation with likely changes and a conference plan. They send the bill, consider an anti pee bill, and review a $83,400 appropriation for sick expenses.
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Senate
Allies push for Constantinople amid Adrianople capture
Allied forces advance toward Constantinople with heavy fighting around Adrianople where胜 14,000 casualties are estimated. The struggle includes a major assault that narrows the gap between opposing lines and heightens prospects of a decisive breakthrough.
Bulgarians Break Through Tchatalja Line Near Constantinople
Sofia dispatches report Bulgarian forces pierced the Tchatalja line and advance toward Constantinople. Bulgarian losses at Adrianople in recent fighting are estimated at 14,090 killed or wounded.
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Associated Press
London
Sofia
Tchatalja
Constantinople
Adrianople
Removal of Debris Begins in Dayton After Flood
Debris removal starts as floodwaters recede in Dayton. Nearly every street is littered with toppled houses and furniture. Pear horses and human bodies lie buried in mud, complicating cleanup and rescue efforts.
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Dayton
Disaster in Dayton Flood Leaves Dozens Dead
Associated Press dispatch reports Dayton floods kill at least thirty as waterworks resume and search for victims begins. Destruction spans streets and buildings with animals and furniture carried by the surge. rescue teams pull bodies from mud and water while occupants cling to rising roofs and wait for aid. Edward Schaefer reportedly rode a swimming horse to help twenty people at the market house.
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Associated Prése Dispatch
Dayton
Edward Schaeffer
Texas Senate and House Advance Multiple Bills
The Texas Legislature debated and advanced several measures. The Senate adopted the Houge rule on university separation with amendments. The House passed bills on county officer fees land redemption, tax forfeiture, and railroads owning demonstration farms. A constitutional amendment to raise pay for legislators was approved for first year and second year sessions. The home rule bill faced veto risk, and unification of A and M with the University drew opposition. A high number of actions with bonds, taxes, and judiciary changes were also taken.
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Associate Press Dispatch
Austin
Senate
The
Texas University
A. & M. College
House
Interurbants
Stae Health Office
Special University
A. & M. Bonds
Texas Company
Free Conference
State
High-ways Commission
Turkish aviators reconnoiter Bulgarian lines near Marmora
German pilot Scherf and a Turkish officer flew over the Tchatal ja sector observing Bulgarian concentrations by the Marmora Sea. The low-flying aircraft encountered no hits from Bulgarian fire.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Scherf
Tchatalja
Sea of Marmora
Train explosion at Handley kills engineer in Texas
Fort Worth March 29. Texas and Pacific freight locomotive exploded at Handley. Engineer Tom Cole of Marshall was killed, Fireman J T Moore of Fort Worth had his arm broken, Brakeman George Thomas of Marshall was slightly injured. Arthur Cooper of Sweetwater was struck by debris but not seriously hurt. Cole and Moore were blown fifty feet into the air. boiler landed 125 feet ahead. The sand dome top flew 600 feet.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Fort Worth
Tom Cole
Marshall
J. T. Moore
George Thomas
Texas and Pacific
Handley
Cole
Moore
Arthur Cooper
Sweetwater
Mississippi Flood Threaten Valley Damage
Memphis March 28 The greatest flood the Ohio River has ever sent into the Mississippi is moving downriver and threatens severe damage in the valley.
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Mississippi
Memphis
Ohio
Good Roads Petition 10 to be Presented April 10
The Chamber of Commerce directorate met for its weekly session to discuss good roads and the Inter-collegiate Press Association visit. Plans were made to present the petition to the County Commissioners on April 10 and efforts to move railroad tracks near the depot were set for an early meeting with hopes to appeal to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
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Chamber of Commerce
Motion Picure Film
Inter-collegiate Press Association
Owsley
Motion Picture Film Company
Texas Inter-Collegiate Press Association
Press Association
The
College of Industrial Arts
Margaret Sackville
State Association
Mesdames B. W. Blewett
W. C Edwards
C. Lipscomb
Bizzell
Roark
Trades Extension Committee
Good Roads Committee
County Commissioners
Railroad Commission of Texas
Flood Toll in Ohio and Indiana Cited in Reports
Friday night dispatches from the flood area in Ohio and Indiana indicate drownings may total up to 500 across affected cities. Dayton reports about 296 dead with undertakers suggesting up to 899. Columbus reports 60 deaths as the next largest loss. River rises in southern areas caused concern though warnings helped prevent further loss of life. Venice, Ohio fatalities unconfirmed at 22.
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Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
Dayton
Columbus
Iites
Venice
Old Tennessee Bill of Sale Reveals Slavery Document 1854
A yellowed 1854 bill of sale documents slave ownership in Bradley County Tennessee. It records James Deane selling a 23 year old enslaved man named Green to J H Seaborne for 1000 dollars with full title warranty and lifelong bondage. The document includes a clerk’s attestation by John H Robertson and registrar Stephen Hempstead confirming the registration on December 8 1854.
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J H. Seaborn
Ponder
James Dean
John H.robertson
Tennessee
Bradley County
James Seborn
Green
James Deane
Thos. Bagby
Stephen Hempstead
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