High Court Decides Fant Case Over Land Sale in Texas
The Fourth Circuit Court of Civil Appeals affirmed most of the Fant Sullivan decision involving about 300,000 acres in Texas and a trust deed sale that netted nearly 1 million dollars. An error assignment concerned rent totaling approximately 3,893 dollars to be deducted from a 60,841.01 dollar cash verdict for Dr. R Fant and Mrs. Lucie A. Fant.
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Civil’ Appeals
Fant Sullivan
R. Fant
Lucie A. Dant
Verjict Fant
Hilogattons
Sullivan
Texas
D. KR. Fant, Jr
James R. Scott
Sulivan
D. Sullivan and Company
Fanta
T. Sullivan and Company
S Ad
Oder
Santa Rosa
Home Fire Damages O Brien Residence on South Plains Street
Fire at 2401 South Plains street early this morning caused about 1500 in damage to the O Brien home. Second story blaze damaged roof and contents, with no insurance. Fire department arrived quickly, families upstairs found safe as flames spread from unknown origin. House valued around 2000 with 1060 deduction noted.
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N. E. O'Brien
Gonth Plores Street
New Sap Card To Boost Summer Train Service And Homes
Announcement outlines plans for a Kerrville branch service from San Antonio starting around May 1. Daily or frequent trains will boost summer travel and attract buyers to summer homes along the line. Real estate activity has surged as prices range from 5 to 16 dollars per acre away from stations, with city lots from 28 to 100 dollars. General Manager J S Peter and General Passenger Agent Lupton said details will be released soon, with service expansion tied to demand.
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San Antonio
J. 8. Pater
San Antonio & Avansas, P. Railroad
Lupton
Peter
Kerrville
Inte
Sry -Antonio
Sunymer
WATER RATES CONTROVERSY ABOUT CITY CONTRACTS
City officials probe San Antonio Water Supply Company contracts amid calls to lower charges. Alderman Lockwood cites section 72 rights to alter rates if company fails to meet agreed improvements. Davis report referenced as basis for current rates and fire protection provisions for Government Air, Laurel Heights and Prospect Hill. City Attorney Ryan to present findings to Mayor Callaghan by Monday, with council outlining next steps.
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Wechines
Mendel
Charles B. Davis
A. Lockwood
San Antonio Water Supply Company
Callaghan
Davis
Lockwood
Water Company
11 Sq
Ryan
Train service boosts line profits and local development
The new daily service allows a morning departure and evening return, pleasing residents along the line. Officials say the improved timetable marks a beneficial, profitable development for the country and its towns.
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Tha Lne
Man fires at burglar in alley. a bystander mortally wounded
Juan Languria of A B Frank Company fired from a rear yard when he saw a man rising by a window. Pedro Valdez, a teamster, was struck in the right side by a close range shot and mortally wounded. Languria, detained by police, faced county court as friends sought bond.
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Rome
Juan Languria
A. B. Frank Company
Ala Buena Vista Street
Languria
P Police
Pedro Valdez
Olflcar Showden
Walden
R. 14
Dinwiddle
Dinwiddie
Validea
Valdez
Langurit Wat
Langurin
Giant Mexican Rail Merger Assured Fact Accrued
Dispatches from Washington report plans for a joint army and navy demonstration in Venezuelan waters to pressure President Castro of Venezuela. Fort Sam Houston troops could be mobilized for embarkation at Galveston or New Orleans within hours. The move aims to show force if Congress authorizes intervention.
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Fort Sam Houston
Washington
War Department
Castro
Venezuela
Galveston
New Orleans
Associated Press
Iight
War and Navy Departments
Washington, T. C
Amill
Venezuelan
Niwy
Ata
Joard
Root
Roosevelt
Burenr
Turon
Bailey Says He Is Loyal In Welcoming Brady Reception
Senator Na ley received a hearty welcome in Brady Texas this morning. A reception committee and a brass band greeted him as he arrived. He spoke this afternoon denying betrayal of Texas interests, defending his congressional record, and denouncing anti Baileyites.
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Brady
Tex
Avril
Naley
Texas
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area
Tonight and Thursday showers. Overnight low near 68, high around 90. Winds light around 4 mph. Temperature records show variation versus a year ago with scattered data. General national outlook referenced but unclear details.
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Snow Antonio
Cloudburst Swamps Gainesville Area Damages Crops and Tracks
Reports say a violent cloudburst in Hickory Oklahoma near the Texas Mine damaged property including crops and railroad lines. Several bridges washed away and large areas reported under water. Santa Fe trains diverted via Whiteshore using Frisco tracks with losses reaching thousands of dollars.
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Gainesville
Tex
Hickory
Oklahoma
Texas
Santa Fe
Tere
Whiteshore
Springfield Thug Fire K. of P Leader Shot Dead
In Springfield Missouri Amil%-Jeden James, attorney and former grand chancellor of the Knights of Pything, was shot through the temple at midnight. Police found a nearby empty horse wagon containing $400. A crowd of thugs shouted during the incident.
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Springfield
Amil
Jeden James Rink
Knights of Pything
Jordan Urges 42 Percent Cotton Acreage Cut
Harvie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton Association, urges a 42 percent reduction in cotton acreage in the south. He warns prices will fall further unless growers cut plantings and urges holding existing cotton stock.
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Atlanta
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Jordan
Duels and Firefight Endangers Life in Nashville Streets
In Nashville on West End avenue Officer Vanden engages Edwin B. Sweeney a noted carriage dealer. Sweeney wounded and hospitalized. R H Dudley injured by stray bullet. The chase leads to a house fire as officers attempt to arrest Sweeney who fired first and threatened to burn the home and kill William Nelson. Mrs Nelson is Sweeney’s sister in law.
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Nashville
Tenn
West End Avenue
Officer Vanden
Edwin B. Sweeney
City Hospital
R. H. Dudley
Gray & Dudley Hardware Company
Vantion
Sween
Dallas Man Kills Self at Business House
Special to Tra Light. Dallas Texas April 8. E Bellbarz a wealthy citizen shot himself through the heart at his business house dying instantly.
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Tra Light
Dallas
Tex
E. Bellbarz
Million Involved in Diaz Backed Merger of Mexican Railways
A New York backed readjustment plan for the exchange of securities creates the National Railways of Mexico by merging Mexican Central and National Lines. San Antonio hosts local offices and officials anticipate cost cuts and retained handling facilities as the merger spans San Antonio St Louis Cincinnati Chicago and New York. The capitalization totals 415 million dollars in bonds preferred stock and common stock, with the Republic of Mexico guaranteeing some mortgage bonds.
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Exchange of Securities
Mexican Central Railway Company
Naonal Railroad Company
Mexico
National Railways of Mexico
New York
San Antonico
Mexican Central
National Lines of
J. N. Strasser
the Central
Ernest Mueuzenberger
National
San Antonio
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chilengo
National Railroad
United States
Republic of Mexico
Atrel
Crew Rescues From Helios At Sea Off Allantig
The steamship Majeatic reports via wireless a rescue on April 5 in mid Atlantic of the crew of the Norwegian tanker Helios from Philadelphia, March 2 for delay. Helios abandoned at latitude 40.0 and longitude 39.0.
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Plymouth
New York
Braph
Philadelphia
NORTHER IS COMING Forecasts colder weather tonight and tomorrow
Local forecaster Major Buell predicts colder temperatures with light wind and rain chances. The forecast suggests not severe weather but warnings may help planners and gardeners tonight or tomorrow evening.
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Major Buell
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