Prohibition Case Ends with Dissenting Opinions
The Court of Criminal Appeals discharged J. F. Wolters and W. H. Gray after four opinions. Judges Harper and Davidson dispute legality of the investigation and punishment powers, while Prendergast dissents, arguing both chambers' actions were regular and Wolters and Gray obstructed legislation.
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Austin
Tex
Court of Criminal Appeals
J. F. Wolters
W. H. Gray
Harper
Gray
Senate
Davidson
Wolters
Avidson
Byudge
Walters
Wells
Rain Expected Tonight and Tomorrow in the Region
Weather reports indicate light rain fell yesterday in the middle west and extreme southwestern portions of the state. Forecasts from the New Jeans forecaster call for unsteady weather and light rain tonight and tomorrow across the area.
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Tomorn
Middle West
New Jeans
Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity
Weather outlook for San Antonio and nearby areas shows unsettled conditions through today and Thursday with rain likely. Expect cooler temperatures and possible showers across the region as fronts move through. Local totals remain light to moderate with periodic breaks.
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San Antonio
Weather observations across cities show cool, clear to cloudy conditions
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures ranging from 28 to 38 degrees across cities including Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and New York. Winds vary from south southwest and west with light to moderate speeds. Lowest temperatures for the past 24 hours are listed for each location.
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Louis
Ile
Thurstfair
Ilwaukee
Paul
Nsas
York
Thursair
Hington
Statement on Associated Press leased wire transport to San Antonio
A public statement claims that no San Antonio newspaper except the San Antonio Light is supplied with the Associated Press leased wire. The assertion lacks supporting basis and raises questions about distribution and credibility.
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Associated
San Antonio
Rumor Swirls Over General Reyes Absence at San Pedro Home
Neighbors doubt claims the general remains at 701 San Pedro as caretakers insist he is ill with chills and fever. Reporters note no local physician has treated him while an AP dispatch says Reyes left San Antonio for Mexico City across the border.
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San Pedro Avenue
General Reyes
Reyes
Associated Press
Mexico City
San Antonio
Wealthy witness Stokes gravely ill after operation risk
The Associated Press reports W E D Stokes, the millionaire key witness in the Ethel Conrad and Lillian Graham case, is in serious condition with a potential abscess on his left kidney. Doctors say no immediate danger of death, but the condition is grave and an operation may be needed.
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Associated Press
New York
Ethel Conrad
Lillian Graham
Stokes
Protest of Russia Amends Passport Policy Spark U S Rally
A mass meeting in New York City will open a series of protests across major cities over Russia restricting passports for U S citizens due to religion. Speakers include Vice President Sherman Governor Wilson Senator O Gorman Senator Penn cans former Ambassador White Champ Clark Cornell President Schurman labor leader John Mitchell and several U S representatives.
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Associated Press
New York
Russia
United States
Sherman
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
O'Gorman
Pencans
Pennsylvania
Andrew D. White
Champ Clark
Suspending Sentence Relieves Horse Theft Defendant
Juan Garcia alias M Gonzalez was found guilty of stealing two horses. The jury verdict gave two years but Judge Dwyer suspended the sentence on defense motion, releasing Garcia under a new suspended sentence law. He is the third beneficiary of the law enacted at the last legislative session.
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Juan Garcia
M. Gonzales
Dwyer
State Renews Efforts in Hyde Murder Trial
Kansas City dispatch reports the state renewed its efforts in the Dr. B Clark Hyde murder trial to admit testimony about a hypodermic injection given to Miss Margaret Swope. Nurse Miss Elizabeth Gordon testified first and the state planned to call Miss Swope next.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
B. Clark Hyde
Col
Thos. H. Swope
Margaret Swope
Elizabeth Gordon
Many Uprisings Reported Peninsula Revolt Spreads
Reports from Mexico say San Geronimo and Oaxaca erupt over Gomez Juchi tan leader's lynching at Rancon Antonio. Loyalists return to cities and protests erupt against President Madero. Merida dispatches confirm killings at Helacho and the capture of eighty rebels near Gomez. Uprisings also reported at Hockton and Tekax near Merida.
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City
Mexico
San Geronimo
Oaxaca
Gomez
Rancon Antonio
Madero
Merida
Helacho
Yucatan
Campeche
War Department
Hockton
Tekax
Rockefeller and Gates Invited to Testify on Mesaba Ore Case
John D. Rockefeller and Rev. Fred D. Gates were invited by the House steel trust investigating committee to appear next Monday to respond to charges raised by the Merritt brothers of Minnesota regarding the $20,000,000 Mesaba ore properties in Minnesota.
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Washington, D. C
John D. Rockefeller
Fred D. Gates
Rockefeller
Stanley
House Steel Trust
Merritt Brothers
Minnesota
Meeting Called for House Ways and Means Committee
Washington D C Dec 6 The first meeting of the democratic members of the house committee on ways and means since the adjournment in August was held today Chairman Underwood and colleagues discussed the tariff situation and plan of action for the session The committee will begin preliminary work revising schedules including wool cotton iron and steel sugar agricultural implements and foodstuffs
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Associated Press
Washington D. C
House Committee On Ways and Means
Congress
Underwood
Wickersham Improves After Indigestion Attack
Attorney General Wickersham who suffered indigestion during yesterday's cabinet meeting was reported improved this morning. The brief bulletin confirms his condition without further complications.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wickersham
Senate probe widens on antitrust and inquiry resumes
In Washington the Senate discussed anti trust legislation at a committee hearing as senatorial inquiry resumes. House actions include inviting J F Rockefeller and Rev F D Gates to testify on Monday before the steel committee and probing World sugar prices. Diplomatic recalls urged over Russian passport trouble as tariff plans are debated and Persian incident actions are unlikely.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
SoemAn
House
J. D. Rockefeller
Rev
F. D. Gates
Steel
Berger
Congress
American named for Nicaraguan claims commission
Washington reports the state department recommended Arthur Thompson a New York attorney to serve on the Nicaraguan fixed claims commission. He will replace Thomas P. Moffatt, currently consul general at Singapore.
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Associated Press
Washington
American State Department
Arthur Thompson
Thomas P. Moffatt
Singapore
Jury selection begins in Chicago packers Sherman case
Ten meat packers including J Ogden Armour Louis Swift Edward Swift Edward Tilden Edward Morris and others face criminal violation charges under the Sherman act. Judge George A Carpenter is to oversee expected jury selection amid rumors of possible guilty pleas that could derail months of government work.
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THE
Associated Press
Chicago
United States District Court
George A. Carpenter
J. Ogden Armour
Armour and Company
Louis F. Swift
Swift and Company
Edward F. Swift
Charles F. Swift
Edward Tilden
National Packing Company
Eadward Morris
Morris and Company
Francis A. Fowler
Thomas J. Connors
Louis H. Heyman
Government seeks swift trial for packers case
The government fears extended delays would worsen jeopardy for the packers and favor the defendants if they lose. Judge Carpenter mentions a potential extreme penalty of up to $5000 fine or one year imprisonment. Att. John 8 Miller moves for a not guilty plea for all defendants except J Ogden Armour. most defendants attend court.
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Carpenter
United States District Court
John 8. Miller
J. Ogden Armour
Premier Asquith to push Ireland home rule bill
Premier Asquith announced in the house of commons the government will use all constitutional means to pass a home rule bill for Ireland during the life of the present parliament. He aims to force the bill through three consecutive sessions if necessary despite peer opposition.
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Associated Press
London
Asquith
House of Commons
Ireland
Rain Spurs Record Wheat Planting Hope Across Texas
Rain swept across Texas breaking weeks of dry weather boosting farmers plans to plant more wheat as cotton prices slide. December rain, though light, raised expectations of a larger wheat acreage statewide with reports from Brownwood Abilene Childress San Antonio Houston and Dallas signaling widespread moisture.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Brownwood
Abilene
Childress
San Antonio
Houston
Dalias Wer
Weather borders state from north to gulf with eastward storm
A large circle of boundary points stretching from the northern border of the state nearly to the gulf carried a rainy weather pattern. Early indications show the storm moving eastward and likely to envelop all of East Texas as it progresses.
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Gulf
East
Texas
Rain Benefits Oats and Wheat in Cleburne Area
In Cleburne Texas a rain began at 1 a m today improving oats and wheat in the region. The showers come as farmers assess crop conditions and prospects for the season. Local fields report moisture aiding growth and viability of winter grains.
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Associated Press
Cleburne, Tex
Rain falls in Denton breaking long dry spell
Denton Texas reports the first rain of any significance since September 3 state weather officials say the event marks a welcome relief after a prolonged dry spell for the area and may influence upcoming agricultural conditions and soil moisture.
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THE
Associated Press
Denton
Tex
Rainfall Shapes Oat Crop Outlook In Waco
Rain that began last night continues this morning with about one inch by 7 o clock. The oat crop is in excellent shape and promises a fine yield next spring with other benefits expected to follow.
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Waco
Associated Press
Tex
No Rain in Panhandle Weather Stays Clear
There has been no rain in the Panhandle in the past week as Dallas reports clear skies. The region remains warm with temperatures ranging from 70 to 80 degrees.
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Panhandle
Associated Press
Dallas, Tex
Two Inches in Hillsboro Weather Report
Two inches of rain fell throughout this county today, affecting Hillsboro and surrounding areas with showers moving across the region. Local weather officials noted the rainfall as the main event for the day.
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Hillsboro
Associated
KESS
Tex
Rain Freshens Cattle Ranges and Grain Prospects
Fort Worth reports a soaking rain across a wide area brightening cattle ranges and grain prospects. The rainfall continues to fall as reports come into the Cattle Raisers and Grain Dealers headquarters in Texas.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
City injunction ruling on city funds and payrolls
Judge J L Camp declared a permanent injunction on disbursing city funds without an eight aldermen vote, except warrants could be issued for monthly payrolls. He ordered salaries for October and November debated, and noted appropriations must be by ordinance with eight affirmative votes. The hearing involved mayoral officials and aldermen, with the room packed.
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J. L. Camp
Bryan Callaghan
Davis
Treasury
Fries
F. C. Davis
C. A. Goeth
Joseph Ryan
Joseph B. Ryan
C. A. Davies
Sam C. Eldridge
Charles F. A. Hummel
D. Sullivan
F. W. Church
Bron
Van
Ryan
Senna
Tobin
Beck
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
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WA Gray
Pendergast
Weather Bureau
Wiens Nce
Mansine Olidnight
Dr. Hyde
Peninsula
Merritt
Nicaragua
Fixed Claims Commission
Persia
Shah
W. Morgan Shuster
Mr. Shuster
Central Square
Eheran
State
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