Trial details swirl as Cooper case draws Nashville crowd
In Nashville on February 20 1920 a large crowd gathered as Robin Cooper took the stand in the murder trial of Col. Duncan Cooper and Joly Sharp for the death of former Senator Gar. Testimony covered threats to witnesses and alleged conversations about Carmack and press coverage.
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Nashville
Tenn
Duncan Cooper
Robin Cooper
Joly Sharp
Gar
Nashville Coast House
Colonal Cooper
Missouri
Wall Street Stocks and Steel Prices Tumble Amid Liquidation
New York market opens with 20 12 thousand U S steel shares offered at 47 08 and 47 73 versus 48 38 previous. Preferred stock falls a point as most issues retreat, some gains scattered. A renewed liquidation drives U S steel down 1 3 8 and preferred two points. Closings include Amalgamated 72 58 Atchison 101 38 Thavis Central 141 14 Mascari Pacific 69 84 MR T 408 New York Central 126 1 8 Pennsylvania 14 1 3 Reading 428 LB Rock Island 6 Southern Pacific 117 14 Union Pacific 177 1 8 Steel 46 Steel preferred 109 6 8. N Remarks on steel prices follow a plan by U S Steel Corp chairman to protect customers with moderated prices. Opinions from Carmel dispute the justice of the cause as the defense seeks context for Goeler Cooper's remarks and Carmack related defense questions. Court adjourns to 2 o'clock.
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Tech
U.S. Steel
Mascari Pacific
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Southern Pacific
Union Bacific
Steel
United States Steel Corporation
Iron and Steel
Detenuin
International Club Directors Hear Reports
The final meeting of the International Club directors was held last night in the organization rooms. Secretary and president reports show 34 new members since the prior meeting, donations made for the Mexican exhibit, and mahogany display cases to be installed soon. Attendees included Winchester Kelso president W B Tuttle Jake Wolt J S Peter Claud V Burkhead Dr P T Jackson Dr Russel Caffery and George McQuaid.
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International Club
Ince
Russel Caffery
Gieorge McQuaid
Wheat and corn price update from Kansas City market
Kansas City reports Wheat price at A2s i2 and Corn at Po 2 with steady quotes. Oats listed as No 3 BU and No 2 white at 63, with near futures around 108 11044. Market notes reflect commodity bid levels and near-term valuation.
Fall from scaffold injures Southwestern Ta sae Asylum worker
Mike Sessa, 24, Italian laborer at the Southwestern Ta sae Asylum, fell about 40 feet when a scaffold hook he was attached to became unfastened. He suffered a broken jaw, dislocated shoulder and other injuries. Attending physicians, including Drs Sarin ser Gray Cloud and Barker, fear he may die. He had worked at the asylum about two months and was well liked.
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Sessa
Sarin Ser
Gray
Cloud
Barker
School Charter Taken to Austin For Legislative Aid
Ed W Tynan and Amarila J Arnald, assignEd counsel for his school board, left Oils morning for Austin with a draft of the new school charter. They expect to have it introduced in the legislature today and aim to suspend the files Saturday to close the matter.
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Ed. W. Tynan
Amarila J. Arnald
Hys
Austin
Igent Tillis
Tru
Five Indictments for Gambling Hit by Grand Jury
Grand jury returned five indictments charging Maton Sanchez and others with gaming violations at a Santa Rava Arena gambling house. Co defendants include AlgreAn Morine, Garza, Melanindes Pepa, and Saenz. Bonds set at 780 dollars each. An additional indictment accuses Domingo Diaz of assault to murder with bond of 750 dollars.
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Maton Saneles
Santa Rava Arena
Stats Rang
Plaice
Ab Vie Monte
Sanchez
Algreane Morine
Prales Garza
Melanindes Pepa
Aan Saenz
Talean
Sanches Ig
Domingo Diaz
Bond
May Keep Both Cities In League
Special to The Light from Trouston reports Texas league representatives held an executive session at Tremani hotel. No details emerged as discussions focused on Waco Oklahoma City franchise issues. It is believed both cities will stay in the league and a single new club added, reshaping the schedule after finalizing league composition.
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Texas League
Tremani Hotel
Oklahoma City
Bank teller's death ruled accident in Little Rock
Coroner Hangess believed the teller William Pollock of the German National Bank was shot by a dropped pistol, not a self-inflicted wound. The foray into the incident suggests the fatal injury resulted from an accidental discharge.
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Little Rock
Ark
William Pollock
German National Bank
Hangess
Manila Carnival in Gala Attire and Local Celebrities
Report from Manila detailing a carnival parade withFilipino participants in festive dress and regional guests from Chiu Jaan and India. The Philippine queen of the carnival, Senorita Purite Vilamieva, is highlighted among the event’s notable attendees.
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Chiu
Jaan
India
Vilamieva
Pa uper burial disputes at Glagh County meeting
County Auditor Hamsey and Commissioner Nerrera clashed over refusing to approve the account of Jielice Dornstin of St Fledwig. Hamsey said law required a coat of papers. no contract existed. The dispute left the bills unresolved and still pending.
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Nerrera
Dornstin
St Fledwig
Auiitor
Finish Houston St paving next week
The Houston street paving nears completion with asphalt work on the south side between St Marys street and the bridge finishing this afternoon The stretch between the bridge and Saledad street remains to be paved and is expected to be finished in the coming week City officials and the Improvement District board will inspect the work before formal acceptance Also Mr and Mrs J J Roles host Rev W W Salas of Livingston as guest
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St. Mary's Street
Saledad
Santa Rosa Avenue
Nacogdoches Street
Coa
Callaghan
Improvement District
Woman Dies in City Jail After Drug Overdose
Lucy Hall, a San Antonio resident aged about 86, died in the city jail shortly after being arrested near South Flores and Arse slivels. Police say overdose of medicine, in use for years, likely caused her death. She had prior encounters with the law and lived in a humble cottage nearby. The body was turned to Riche's undertaking establishment for burial.
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Quintana
Zepeda
South Flores
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Withers
Ing Hall
San Antonio
Knaphia
Riche
Child May Die From Eating Lye in Mt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant Texas February 20 Walter Hoderick reports a four year old girl named something tried to eat a remedy bottle containing lye. The child ingested the poison and may die as doctors fight to save her.
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Mt. Pleasant
Tex
Wtale Hoderick
Sidestep Alamo issue dominates Texas legislature
Special to The Light Austin Feb 20 The legislature avoids the Alamo custody conflict with De Zavala and Driscoll factions proposing different control. A commission or superintendent may take charge of the Alamo property in San Antonio leaving the larger issue unresolved. Senator Hudapeth to present a bill on Fort Bliss title in El Paso. governor’s patent Quest remains unauthorized by legislature.
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Tex
de Zavala
Daughters of the Republic
San Antonio
Driscoll
Senate
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House
Hudapeth
Fort Bills
el Paso
Ross
Fourteen Years A Texas Convict
Ex convict John Wilson recounts brutal mistreatment of a prisoner at the Soavich wood camp in Titus County. He details a theory of conspiracy, lashes, and planned revenge by a young inmate who later aims to kill Captain Tried, culminating in a payroll incident observed during a monthly pickup.
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Soavich Wood
Mt. Pleasant
Titus County
Wisglyon
W’ells
Washington Statue Can Keep Warm in Cellar
A fragmentary obituary notes Barrera, aged 03, died at 414 Broad Avenue this city yesterday. She was born in 808 in Mexico and came here 26 years ago. Death attributed to old age. The death certificate filed today by health officials bears signature Tir D. Bevrey, county clerk. A funeral is set for tomorrow at San Fernando cemetery. Washington DC February 2 Green’s suicide statue relocation discussed. The Reorganization statue was moved from capital plays to Smithsonian basement for protection. Secretary Walcott testified the statue was cracked through and hard to lower but is now on its base.
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Washington
D. C
Greeni
Wilne
Smithsonian Institution
Charles B. Walcott
Institution
Louse
Onion Train Special to Stampede Market From Laredo
Announcement states a special onion train run by GN between Laredo and St Louis during shipping season. Departures from Laredo occur nightly at 10 40 with stops between Lasade and San Antonio. A fresh crew will operate, promising faster market delivery for growers amid expectations of a bumper onion crop this year.
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Laredo
St. Louis
Lasade
San Antonio
Scattered groceries after wagon horse runs away
Scattered groceries littered the street for blocks as a delivery wagon horse, belonging to Schneider Grocery Store at Avenue 8 and Nowell Street, bolted. The frightened animal dashed homeward, ending its run on Beacon Hill.
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Schneider Grocery Store
Avenue 8
Nowell Street
Beacon Hill
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