Court delays ruling in mandamus suit over mayors ballot name
Judge J L Camp refuses to dismiss the mandamus suit until petitioners list is checked for 6 percent voter signers. City Attorney Joe Ryan says signatures and proper timing needed. hearing brief with aldermen present but mayor absent. decision hinges on petition validity and whether A H Jones' name will appear on the ballot.
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Amusements Resume in Japan After Ruler's Death
In Tokyo on August 1, amid the nation’s mourning for Matsuhito, business resumes while amusements are suspended for five days. Interment is expected at the Maruyama palace site built by Hideyoshi in the 16th century. Tsangard people thank the United States for sympathy.
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Mormons to Be Cared For
Joseph E. Robinson head of the Mormon southern district says funds are available to move all women and children among Mexican refugees in El Paso to Mormon settlements in California Utah and Arizona for care and resettlement.
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Rockwell Engineering Increases Capital Stock
The secretary of state approved an amendment for Rockwell Engineering of San Antonio raising capital from 1000 to 1500 dollars. Incorporators are W. L. Rockwell W. A. Tuttle and B. G. Slining.
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Insurance Firms Sued For Back Taxes In Arkansas
In Little Rock chancery court Attorney General Norwood files 130 suits against foreign insurance companies for back taxes totaling 4 250 000 dating to 1873. Claims rely on 1873 license tax of 3 percent and 1875 property tax of 2 12 percent, alleging evasion via rebates refunds and reinsurance. This is described as the largest tax suit ever filed in the South with hearings expected in September.
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Lyles to Take Charge of Confederate Home
Major Richard Lyles of Cameron Milam county will succeed the late Col R M Wynne as superintendent of the Confederate Home in Austin. Governor Colquitt announced the appointment and Lyles will move to Austin to assume active charge in a few days. He is about 65, veteran of the war, a lawyer in Cameron for 30 years, and has handled major murder cases in Milam and nearby counties.
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Grace and wife in trial over fatal shooting case
The defense calls Rebecca Sims the dressmaker as a key witness while Mrs Grace tests her testimony about the pistol in the home quarrel. The trial draws large crowds as the defense nears concluding its case and a verdict is anticipated tomorrow night.
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School Janitors Paid in Public District Payroll
Public school janitors were paid off today by Paul H Scholz business agent for the school board. The payroll totaled 1862 20 for 34 janitors.
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Taft Warns Against Pushing Two-Term Bond
The address condemns radical proposals to alter the constitution and weaken the judiciary. It praises Chicago victory, defends Republican record, condemns socialism, and warns Democrats against destroying protections while urging balanced reform and durable national unity. It also discusses Mexico policy, restraint versus intervention, and the risk of a revenue tariff under Democratic rule.
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Tennessee's Busy Day with Elections Across State
Tennessee voters elect a supreme judge and a court of civil appeals judge while Democrats hold their gubernatorial primary and delegate selections. Judge A S Buchanan is expected to win the supreme bench seat to fill the Beard term. H N Cate faces Felix W Moore for the appellate post. Democratic leaders favor Moore amid governor race implications.
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Fire destroys laundry in Cleburne, Texas
Fire today leveled the Home steam laundry operated by Hutcheson and Wilson in Cleburne Texas with a loss of ten thousand dollars and no insurance. The building will be rebuilt.
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