Missouri Supreme Court fines three oil firms and dissolves Waters-Pierce
The Missouri Supreme Court upheld the attorney general and fined Waters-Pierce Oil Company of St Louis Republic Oil Company of Indiana and Standard Oil Company of Ohio 350000 each. The order dissolves Waters-Pierce Oil Company effective January 15 unless it proves it will operate independently. The court found conspiracies to fix prices mail order trade restrict competition and mislead the public by presenting as separate firms. Judge Lamb objected that Waters-Pierce should pay 1000000. Pierce plans to return to Texas early next month amid charges of false appearing in Austin.
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Tefferton
Aupreme Court of
Missouri
Waters-Pierte Gil
Standard of Company
Indiana
Ohio
Waters Pierce Oil Company of
St. Louie
Waters- Pierce OM
Aupreme
Bneg
Petraleum
Hadley
Loos
New York
Supreme Court
Diora Fay
Joige Woodson
Graves
Lamb
Jaigne Lamb
Blanchard Oil Company
Republic Off Company
Nig Belle
Watera Pierce
War-Fieres
Clay Pierce
Sloek
Evon
Judge Thrives
Pierce
St Louis
H. Clay Plurew
Texas
Austin
Yangavn
Mage Test
Naty York
Dailey
Public Prosecutor Seeks Custody in Castellane Case
Paris, Dec 23. Public prosecutor M Matter asks the court to award custody of Castellane’s three children to their mother Mrs Ann Gould of New York, arguing the best interests of the children. The prosecutor urged the court to place the children with their mother after noting Castellane’s past actions and the family circumstances.
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Paris
M. Matter
Wandard
Local Weather Forecast for Fan An and Nearby Areas
Weather outlook shows warmer temperatures with a broad daytime rise. Forecasts indicate afternoon highs around 60 degrees with morning lows near 34. A light wind and dry conditions are expected across the region.
Adjudged in Contempt in Buck Stove Case
Washington DC December reports the Buck Stove and Range company Convicting AFL leaders Gompers Mitchell and Morrison for contempt. Gompers sentenced to 12 months, Mitchell nine months, Morrison six months. Bail posted pending appeal. bonds set at 5000, 4000, and 3000 respectively.
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Buck
Stove and Range
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Washington, D.C
Buck Stove and Range Company
American Federation of Labor
Wright
Supreme Court, District of Columbia
Federation ,of Labor
Gould
United States Court of Appeals
Distrrict OF
Columbia
Defendanis
Goto
Ers
Mitchel
Witness Uses Revolver On Stand In Tennessee Trial
City, Tenn. Dec 23 In a chaotic court scene William Russell the self confessed "night Rider" had just begun his testimony yesterday when cross examination halted a revolver appeared from his pocket the prosecutor ordered him from the stand to his seat witnesses said they knew about the murder and the court refused to admit parts of his testimony to the jury
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Atom City
Tenn
Willian
Russell
Yusturday
Widwers
Comal County Officials Stand Pat Amid Law Enforcement Push
Special to The Light reports Comal County authorities vow to enforce the Baskin-Mefregar law next week if the county lot is not eased by Sunday. Despite warnings the governor will end ranger presence, officials say little has changed yet anger grows as commissionered powers are withheld more than in other areas.
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New Cramiels
Tex
Campbel
Woman Who Faced Death Wins Medal at Sea
London December 28 Miss Kate Gilmour the stewardess of the Sardinia destroyed by fire at Malta last month receives Lloyds medal for Saving life at sea. She refused to leave the ship until women and children were rescued and her courage is credited with saving many lives.
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London
Des
Kate Gilmour
Sardenia
Malta
Mis G Gilmour
Shimti
San Antonio Boy Enlists in Navy At Dallas Dispatch
Two applicants were accepted and sworn in by Quartermaster Bat Matthews yesterday afternoon as apprentice seamen. George Arley of Meridian Connecticut and George Alva News of San Antonio will be sent to Dallas tonight at 9 o'clock. Several others failed to pass the examination.
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United States Navy
Quartermaster
Bat" Matthews
George Arley
George Alva News
Meridian
Conn
San Antonio
Dallas
School Board Sends Out Teacher and Janitor Pay Totals
Checks totaling 317441.07 were issued to teachers and 1650.15 to janitors while 17441.07 was noted as the main payment. The message confirms funds distributed this afternoon at the school board offices with Santa Claus visit mentioned for families.
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Santi Claus
Amputation after accidental pistol discharge wounds lieutenant
A military incident near Fort Sam Houston Texas reports Lieutenant Harris of the Third Field Artillery sustaining a leg injury when a. coyote trap triggered a weapon. The leg was amputated below the knee. Harris is in critical condition at Spang Hospital with Captain McIntyre visiting his bedside tonight.
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Wonton
Henry L. Aucris
Aliittery
Winsell
Fort Sam
Houston
Texas
A. McIntye
Tats
Chungs
Rossinwn
Corpia
Spang
Mcintyre
Harris
40 Years a Banker Ends Life in Worcester Home
Frank C. Cutting, a 46 year veteran of the Worcester Mechanics Savings Bank and former treasurer for seven years, died by his own hand at his home in Worcester today. Bank officials expressed sorrow over the tragedy.
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Worcester
Mass
Frank C. Cutting
Worcester Mechanics’ Ravings
West Side Knife Attack Leaves Man Severely Cut
Leonard Jefferson, a Black man, was slashed with a knife during a dispute with Frank Mayfield at a west side merry-go-round. Jefferson’s neck and cheek were gash attacked, he was taken to city hospital, fourteen stitches needed. Mayfield was arrested by Officer Ledbetter and jailed, Jefferson to face police court today.
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Leonard Jefferson
Frank Mayfield
Frank Mayfeld
Offcer Ledbetter
Jefferson
Dillwiddis
Court of Appeals Hands Down Opinions Today
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals issued opinions in multiple cases including Affinnud vs Maverick-Glarke and Pfeiffer vs Hermanane. Rulings affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part with conditional reversal in McCuk Thuah vs P G Rilelser et al, all from Bexar and El Paso counties.
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Wilhonria
Monwonery County
R. H. Hunsinék Ve
Olen Tim
Brreger
Wexar County
C. HL McCuk Thuah
P. G. Rilelser
Bexar County
Commission Powerless Regulate Free Delivery Faces Law Change
Austin dispatch reports the vivond commission for the viheoming nig repark seeks state law to grant it authority to regulate free delivery by express companies. Critics doubt the commission's power under the present law and warn of added charges to customers as carriers limit access or modify routes.
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Austin
Vivond Commission For Theviheoming Nig Repark
Commission
Itia
San Antoio Berauve
Vonpanlos
Light's Selections and Tomorrow's Race Entries
A horse racing briefing lists early picks and entries for tomorrow. It details first race favorites, post positions, and several announced bets, including weights and odds, followed by full entry lists for all six races with horse names, trainers, and betting terms.
Found Dead Under Gb Jet in New York
New York, Dec. 23 Frederiete A. Burnie former president at the Moe tom Reserve Life Insurance company was found dead at Wixlintne on East Seventh Street. The case involves charges of bribery and treason arising from an alleged payroad of finds of the company. George Burnin and George Eldredye are named in the proceedings while Burnham’s son was involved in an appellate court decision.
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New York
Frederiete
A. Burnie
Moetom Reserve Life Insurance Campany
Wixlintne
GS East Seventh Street
Wig Marin
Mitbal Reserve
Tisaare Company
Meestdeath Burnham, & Hretiny
George Burnhundy
George Eldredye
Barveny
Agaiiat
Freda Durhten
Gennar Wis
Married couple tragedy ends in fatal stabbing
Vansaa Ulty Massachusetts Deg. 2 Weedon Jek Peterson was killed today by his wife Mrs. Rove Peterson during a quarrel while they were arguing over reconciliation. She drew a public safety item and fired four times. The couple, married three years, had been separated but attempted to reconcile.
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Jek Peterson
Uhithy
Rove Peterson
Grees
Smuggling Arrest Reported at Del Rio Border
Deputy United States Marshal John L. Dib yell of Del Rio arrested a Mexican, Jose Maria Rodrigues Atchon, on smuggling charges. The man traveled to the city this morning and is held while arrangements are made for proceedings. Authorities allege he transported smuggled goods and horses across the border into this country from Mexico.
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United States
Johm L. Dib Yell
el Rio
Jose Maria Rod- Hmnes Atchon
del Rio
Absener
Maximn
Campbell Too Busy To Go Home For Holidays
A terse notice from Campbell states he will not be at home during the holidays. The brief message, dated Diy 23, mentions professional duties and confirms his absence from family gatherings.
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Campbell
Judge Shook Holds Commission for Four County Officials
After a telephone with the secretary of state, Judge Phil Shook says four county commissioners received mailed commissions this morning, while his own remains withheld. W. R. Davie announced warrants will be issued by County Auditor Ramacy for arrears, and preparations for further petitions continue as the governor’s stance on the commission stays unclear.
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Phil Shook Yasterday
Secretary of State
W. R. Davie
Juage Shonk
Thia
Aml
Ramacy
Shook
Seerskuy
Vernon Campbell
Dhe
Hardup
Gray
Efurdup
Rey Mr. Gattos
Man Fignyy
Mandavias Ramsey
Judy Shook
Uandratus
Rameau
Kaiser Wilhelm Puts Lid On Himself
Report describes Kaiser Wilhelm entering a temporary abstinence from wine and meals after rumored temperance reform. The note suggests his majesty will lead by example, though readers question its impact on court etiquette and social dining.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Mayor Callaghan Names No Chief of Police
Mayor Callaghan announces no appointment for chief of police. First Assistant Chief Melabe and Guy Boron temporarily fill top roles, with city engineers and deputies taking charge as needed. The force will operate under interim leaders until a replacement is named.
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Callaghan
Carbushan
Yvo
Busine
Melabe
Guy Boron
Enginer
Offi
Enghiser
McCabe
Carat Hole
McCabe Ia
Ihiytnrutl
Holiday crush delays sunset train in busy rush
West bound Southern Facile team No. 9 wae anein held the tel time this morning on account of ancessive bapansy and ail Truc express tard were Clot with pacRagns. A faye number of studunts at loent latin Hons Tort on the train for there outer to spend the holiday.
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West Bownd
Wae Anein
Loent
Cassiano Surrenders After Street Duel. Gunfire Wounds Reported
A late night street duel at the intersection of South Laredo and Dulorose streets left bystanders in shock as bullets flew. Patrolmen Ed Patterson and B W Van Raub, aided by ex-city detective Joe Cassiano Jr, exchanged shots with Cassiano surrendering to police after brief custody. Patterson injured Cassiano allegedly justified by motive, while charges for unlawful pistol possession and assault were filed. Police reported chaos, with witnesses fleeing and nearby shops damaged by stray bullets as authorities pursued suspects and secured the scene.
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Sheet of Fame
Ed. Fatterson
B. W. van Raub
Joe Cassiano, Jr
South Laredo
Dulorose
Cassiano
Patterson
Joe Cassiano
Cila
Cassino
Fightis Bcreugon
Pond
Suratles
George Bihl
Utemonto Thum
Cassine
Casiano
Cusshina
Ihe
da Patterson
War Raub
Catterson
Cassiidy
Pattercon
van Raub
Firlig
Pattersot Tid Vin Ruth
Cssiava
Hayitus
Laredo Street
Cassiana
Panceaon
Cassiane
Pie
Otticer Pater
Khoeks Hintown
Todi Apt
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Castellane
Night Rider
Comal County
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Hains
William HB. Anne
P. C. Hains
Willi
Jenking
Annis
Jenkins Hains
Corpus
Court OF Appeals
the Light's Selections
Ann Fall
Alama
Eile Tinip
Lick
Githosit
Ml Noba
Sibyl Kemp
Lamond
Hank
Rages
Calta
Walle
McClain- Fowih
Lena Leach
Mayehinom
Grant
Ruthraver Boeerfian
Dick Bose
Niet
Titk Reid
Stole Heaventy
Pallewins
Omt
Davie
Marree H
Gis Counlo
Gulla
Lomond
Aolling
Doctor ‘Nash
Nine JO
Luttice
Walter McOiatn
Citta
Safeguard
Wisehand
Lady Oakland
Yy Wander
Mlaniean
Minnarette
Marchmont
Rosale Stratford
Leng Taeach
Dick Rose
Kiamesha
Bordrete
John Guenoy
Fee
Hiram
Night
Percy Fairfax
Alvisa Td
Schur Rolle
Jos Levy
Myrtle Diaon
Haughty
Stein
Dick Radd
Oleus
Gb Jet
Big Life Insurance Company
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Goming
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Medwih
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