Judge Hutton Steps Back from Darrow Case in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on August 21 Judge George H. Hutton declined to participate further in the Darrow bribery case. He notified that his prior opinion from the recent Darrow trial led him to abstain and assigned presiding duties to Judge Willis for the juror bribery prosecution involving Robert F. Bain.
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Los Angeles
Cal
George H. Hutton
Clarence S. Darrow
Willis
Darrow
Robert F. Bain
Hutton
Corsican Strikes Iceberg Off Belle Isle Calm After Collision
Allan Line steamer Corsican struck an iceberg east of Belle Isle on August 12 while bound from Montreal to Liverpool. The bow was protected by collision bulkheads and no water entered beyond ten feet. passengers reported panic among some, ice debris on decks, and a two day fog before rescue. Crew organized boats and water tight doors. Passengers presented Captain Cook with gifts upon docking in Liverpool.
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Liverpool
Allan Line
Belle Isle
New Foundland
Montreal
Cook
Cambridge
Bethel
Stevens
Dispute Over Prayer in Oklahoma Public Schools
Oklahoma Attorney General West rules repeating the Lord's Prayer in public schools does not violate religious tolerance. He says the prayer is not intolerable to any religious view and issued the opinion at the request of A. V. Hamilton, Coal Gate superintendent, amid a local school dispute.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
West
A. V. Hamilton
Coal Gate
Expect Fight Decision Today on Johnson Jeannette Bout
In New York on August 21 the Peake athletic commission delayed action on the Johnson Jeannette fight set for September 25. A regular weekly meeting is due today as enthusiasts hope for a decision permitting or denying the bout.
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New York
Peake Athletic Commission
Jack Johnson
Joe Jeannette
Mercedes Beats San Benito in Tight 4–3 Win
Mercedes defeated San Benito 4 to 3 in a pitching duel here. Richey and Sellman pitched well for Mercedes and escaped several jams. Batteries San Benito Richey Cauley Mercedes Sellman Colvin.
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Mercedes
San Benito
Tex
Richey
Sellman
Cauley
Colvin
Saxo Salve touted to cure ringworm and skin disorders
Ringworm appears as circular patches that enlarge as patches spread. Saxo Salve is promoted as the new skin remedy, claimed to destroy ringworm parasites after a few applications, with broader claims for eczema barber's itch and tetter. A. M. Fischer, Druggist, San Antonio guarantees the product.
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A. M. Fischer
San Antonio
Home Doctor Dyspepsia Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A Toledo physician’s simple formula combines prunes raisins sugar and water to make a quart of syrup then mixed with an equal amount of Duffy's malt whiskey. Advertised as effective for deranged stomachs dyspepsia and nausea with no extra drugs or flavors required.
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F. J. Klussman
Toledo
Ohio
Richards Explains Victory In Stockholm High Jump
A. W. Richards explains his Stockholm world high jump win over Horine. He says American technique uses a slim cane pole bending the bar without it falling, while Olympic bars are sturdier and require a perfectly clean jump.
Proposed Texas Confederate pensions amendment gains momentum
Senate Joint Resolution proposes amending Section 61 Article 3 to authorize aid to indigent and disabled Confederate soldiers and widows, militia members, and to fund a home for wives and widows, with a five cent ad valorem tax and a $5000 appropriation for implementation. Public submission to voters slated for November 1912.
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St. J. R
Senate
State of Texas
State of
Texas
Confederacy
Milk discussion at Chamber luncheon at Gunter Hotel
The weekly Chamber of Commerce luncheon will discuss milk and dairy products at the Gunter hotel tomorrow. Ed F. Melcher will preside with speeches by J. F. Cline H. R. Riegler William Sinclair and Thomas Mellor. the event was postponed from last week to let hotels return to normal after the State democratic convention.
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Chamber of Commerce
Gunter Hotel
Ed F. Melcher
Red Tie Brigade
J. F. Cline
H. R. Riegler
William Sinclair
Thomas Mellor
Death Penalty Imposed in Fort Worth Murder Case
Paul Fowler a 19 year old Black defendant was sentenced to death for murdering Robert Knetsch a Fort Worth sculptor during a July 1 attempted robbery. Fowler admitted confessing at arrest but denied it on the stand and claimed another man Ernest Harrison fired the fatal shots. Harrison faced trial that morning. This marks the first death penalty in Tarrant County in four years.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Paul Fowler
Robert Knetsch
Fowler
Knetsch
Ernest Harrison
Tarrant County
Leaguers Go Higher Amid Release Announcements
Chicago notices a flurry of player releases including names Austin Taylor and teammates from Boston. The official Bureau lists Boston and Chicago movements with multiple clubs adjusting rosters.
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Chicago
Bultoog
Austin
Taylo Amates
Fonto
Boston
Beaumont
Pi Martina
Branttchers
Malaria Remedy Promises Health at Kerrville Fair
An advertisement touts GROVE S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a malaria remedy for all ages. It invites visitors to the West Texas fair in Kerrville with a special daily train at 8 a.m. costing $1 round trip.
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GROVE
Kerrville
Installment salesman denounced by judge in San Antonio
Justice of the Peace Ben Fisk condemns installment salesmen after a loan company case. He cites practices of peddlers visiting homes, selling cheap goods, and keeping the item until full payment. He warns of wage loss, calls for removal of these schemes, and vows to support action against them.
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Justice of the Peace
Ben Fisk
San Antonio
County Attorney Resigns. Timon Prevails in Primary
Corpus Christi Texas August 21 The county commissioners accepted the resignation of county attorney Frank J Onzon who served four years He had run for county judge in the democratic primary and was defeated by W F Timon His successor will be named soon The board also canvassed the tax election results declaring the 15 cent tax for road and bridge improvements lost
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Frank J. Onzon
Onzon
W. F. Timon
Morsford’s Acid Phosphate Suggests Nighttime Relief
A brief note advises taking a half teaspoonful in a glass of cold water before retiring to induce restful sleep. The snippet reflects a warning or tip from a historical domestic health column without broader context.
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Morsford
Workman Not Killed in Himalayan Avalanche Report
Dr D Hunter Workman Worcester explorer and climber was said to be overwhelmed by an avalanche in the Himalayas but escaped injury. A sister in Scotland telegraphed that the avalanche killed an Indian code though other party members were unhurt. Also a note about visiting the Hill Country during the West Texas Fair with a special train from SAP depot.
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Worcester
Mass
D. Hunter Workman
India
Himalayas
A. George Bullock
Workman
Scotland
West Texas
Sap” Depot
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