Detective Clings to Revolver in Porter's Street Confrontation
City Detective A F Shirar barely saved his life yesterday afternoon when a resident armed with a revolver confronted him after shooting a dog. The struggle left Shirar's left hand bleeding from hammer hits as the assailant and yardman fought. Mrs Shirar appeared with a .45 pistol causing the resident to flee. charges were expected later today.
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South Heights
A. F. Shirar
Shirar
Porter Street
Shiraz
Big War at the Riverside Restaurant Tonight
A reported brawl erupts at Riverside Restaurant between Turkish patrons and guests during a 25 cent promotion. Police respond as witnesses describe shouting and scuffles in the dining area. No serious injuries reported at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Turkey
Judge Hildebrand Accepts 73rd District Court Post
Governor Colquitt announced that Judge Ira P Hildebrand of San Antonio has accepted appointment as judge of the seventy third district court. He will assume duties once he can finalize arrangements to leave the University of Texas.
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Hildebrand
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Ira P.hildebrand
San Antonio
Seventy-third District Court
University of Texas
Pistol Wound Fatal in Texas Child Death
Wesley Dyer the four year old boy shot accidentally by his mother died this morning after pneumonia developed following the pistol wound yesterday in Waco Texas. The ball pierced his body during the accident.
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Waco
Tex
Wesley Dyer
Fredericksburg railroad pledge urged at luncheon
San Antonio faces a $50 000 bonus for building the Fredericksburg line. Speakers at a St Anthony hotel luncheon urged 100 business men to canvass for funds by Saturday night, noting the project would enlarge trade territory by 50 miles and link to San Angelo.
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San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Fredicksburg Railroad
St. Anthony
San Angelo
Usiness
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Graebner
A. H. Halff
Mr. Halff
Frederiicksburg
Jake Wolff
Austin Road Proposal Sparks Intercity Debate
On the Trail outlines arguments for a road’s construction with San Antonio asked to contribute 50000. J H Kirkpatrick warns Austin will seek other channels if San Antonio hesitates. He cites Brownsville as an example of missed growth opportunities and condemns business leaders for inaction.
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Austin
San Antonio
J. H. Kirkpatrick
Precinct Meeting Set to Form Ward Eight Organization
Mrs. R A Reese chairs a 49th precinct meeting at Riverside Park School Friday at 4 PM to elect a permanent chairman and establish a lasting precinct structure. Dr Q D Lee discusses milk handling as several dairies operate locally. Dr William Brumby warns on fly nuisance dangers. Ray Mackey outlines civic beaux efforts.
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R. A. Reese
Riverside Park School
Q. D. Lee
William Brumby
Ray Mackey
Citizens’ Auxiliary Committee
Judge Anderson Faces Eighteen Civil Suits In One Court
The last eighteen suits filed in the Thirty-seventh district court against Judge W. S. Anderson span personal injury tax and divorce actions and mark an unprecedented seriatim filing. The judge aims to clear the criminal docket before the new district attorney takes office. Also noted is a petition from Snyder urging consolidation of the M. E. T. and Texas Central railroad interests.
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W. S. Anderson
Andres Coy
Anderson
Clint G. Brown
Snyder
Tex
Scurry County
Texas Central Railroad
Ordination Service for Rev. John Lyons at St Mark's
Bishop James Johnston officiated the ordination of Rev. John Lyons of Rockport at St. Mark's Episcopal Church this morning. The ceremony included sermon by Rev. J. W. Sykes, litany led by Rev. Philip Cook, and hands laid on Lyons with Bible presented. Holy communion followed and benediction ended the service.
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John Lyons
Rockport
Episcopal Church
James 8. Johnston
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
J. W. Sykes
Corpus Christi
Philip Cook
St. Mark’s Church
Holy Ghost
Woman Refuses Mental Health Trial In County Court
In county court a woman set to be tried as a person of unsound mind retracted her agreement and refused to accompany her husband to court. The jury was empanelled and the case continued as she insisted she is mentally sound.
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Joe Villareal
A. L. Dunnica
James R. Davis
To Be More Peaceable Youth arraigned for disturbing peace
Joe Mitchell a negro lad was arraigned in the police court on a charge of disturbing the peace. He admitted a knife threat but said he would not again attempt to use a knife when arrested. Special Officer Richardson arrested him after a disturbance on East Commerce street. The officer struck his hand and head with a stick to disarm him and escorted him to jail.
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Joe Mitchell
Richardson
East Commerce Street
Snyder Banks Show Increase Amid Yearly Rise
Snyder Texas banks report higher cash on hand this week compared with the same period last year according to bank statements. Feltoid Castors Ball bearing and noiseless. Ed Steves & Sons.
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Snyder
Snyder, Tex
Ed Steves & Sons
Woman Dies After Drinking Carbolic Acid Mistake
Mrs. Andrew Trebes, wife of the Texas & Pacific shop foreman, drank carbolic acid thinking it medicine in Marshall Texas this morning and died within an hour. She had lived in the city many years.
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Marshall
Tex
Andrew Trebes
Texas & Pacific
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