Court Ruling Reverses Fin In Telephone Case
The ruling overturns the master's findings citing premature filing by the telephone company without exhausting city relief. Judge Holmes largely sided against the telephone company, except on interstate and intrastate business where separate consideration was required. The report is presumptively correct but reviewable by the court, with public interest noted in a later decision.
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Shen
Holmes
Telephone Company
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Ad Claim
An old advertisement urges readers to use Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for coughs colds and stomach and blood issues. A testimonial from I D Stanford of 20a JS Main St claims shoulder pains appetite loss cold bronchial weakness and gradual recovery after taking the product. The notice invites free medical advice and provides a phone or address for inquiries.
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Dr. Pierce
I. D. Stanford
Main St
Aerce
Pierce
Stops Itching in One Minute Pasteur 25¢ Trial Bottle
Quick relief from itching of skin eruptions with Dend’s antiseptic Lotion. Gentle, penetrating action soothes inflamed skin and speeds healing. Trial bottle offers instant relief and a money back guarantee by the seller.
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Telien Bale
City Wins Phone Suit over Rate Valuation
The San Antonio case against the Ball Telephone Co ends with Judge Holmes ruling that local rate setting must be shown to be reasonable, rejecting a blanket master finding. The decision separates local and interstate costs and demands independent valuation of properties and expenses. The court notes the company admitted city rate regulation but disputes the sufficiency of local expense records and allocation methods.
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Brida
Smith
Simple Bell Telephone Company
Holmes
Ball Telephone Company
Rourk
San Antonio
Telephone
Minnesota
Amale Bamele
Oll
Exchange
Dresary
Minnesot
San Antonio Exchange
Heressy
Present Rates Likely Pending Appeal
Southwestern Bell chief counsel says rate increase likely stays in effect during appeal. Judge Holmes sustained city objections to the injunction and the restraining order dissolves. Company will appeal to Circuit Court and then the Supreme Court with a bond to keep the higher rates in force.
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Supreme Court of the United States
W. Clausen
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
St. Louis
Clausen
Edwin R. Holmes
Yazoo City
Miss
DuVal West
Lid
Fetaman
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Teving Club Elects Officers at Lockhart Meeting
The Lockhart Toving club elected officers including President Mrs A A Wiede, Vice President Mrs B O McDowell, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs W Z Bates, Librarian Mr W D Newsom, Parliamentarian Miss Annie Polk, Reporter Miss Fern Cardwell, and Counselor Mrs Harold Jement. A note directs readers to dial Fan nin 1231 before 6 p.m. Saturday for quick results.
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Teving Club
Lockhart
Lockaert, Toving Club
A A Wiede
B. 0. McDowell
W. Z. Bates
Lbrarian
W. D. Newsom
Annie Polk
Fern Cardwell
Eclhc
Harold Jement
Mayor Deeks Immediate Refund Victory Claimed
Mayor Chambers said the city seeks an immediate refund of inflated telephone rates after Judge Holmes dissolved a temporary injunction. About 2,000,326 subscribers paid higher rates over 59 months, with the city also seeking court costs and 1 percent interest. Officials would not verify figures, and the mayor praised city attorneys for winning the fight against increased tolls.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
C. M. Chambers
Edwin R. Holmes
Mississippi
Holmes
Chambers
United States
Wll
A&e
D. Behleuning
Randolph Field
Carlwright Johnson
Bruce Tregarden
C. K. Quin
City
Lo Mayor Chambers
Charles Dickson
Utilities League
Maury Maverick
Lo Gay
Local Theaters Feature Mummy Thriller and Week of New Films
A string of 1930s film notices highlights The Mummy at Majestic with Boris Karloff, and The Empire shows Employes Entrance with Loretta Young and Alice White. Also playing Texas brings Mae West in She Done Him Wrong, plus Hal Pepper at Aztec. a Bowery revival and other comedies fill the bill.
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Majestic
Mhotep
Tmnglc
Sid
Imhotep
Empire Theater
Warner Bros
Warren Willam
Loretta Young
Alice ‘White
Wallace Ford
Toles
Alice White
Streen
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Mar West
Hollywood
Bowery
Texas
New York
Ty & Famous Saloon
Miss West
Carter
the Bowery
Mae West
Edmund Lowe
Victor McLaglen
Lupe Velez
el Brendel
Mary Brians Hollywood Romance and Caviar Headlines
A lively Hollywood column notes Mary Brian’s dating orbit amid Warner Bros plans for Warren William in Goodbye Again with Joan Blondell. It mentions Arthur Beckhard and Rob ert Fiorey, plus rumors around The Beer Bar on and The Legal Crime, with Fay Wray, Jack Holt, and Noah Beery tied to new projects.
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Louella Crivarsel
Merving Merpyright
VC Los Angeles
Ware
Tech Willient
Warner Brothers
Warren William
Darryl Zanuck
Warren Willem
Warners
Arthur Beckhard
William
Joan Blondel
Tsny Handy
Richard Aries
Mary
Charles Bickford
Richard Arien
Jean Herscholt
Taulse Dresser
Allen Jenkings
Andy Devine
Ralph Murphy
Harry Doe Brown
Mr. Brown
Wanieg
Rogers
Mexico
Barry Cohn
Hergesheimer
Africa
Fay Wray
Jack Holt
Edwin Maxwell
Irving Cummings
Noah Beery
Digestive Aid Ad Claims Quick Relief and Stimulant Benefits
An old medicine advertisement touts dispepain and Papea Diapopsin as stomach remedies. It promises rapid digestion, reduced gas, and relief within hours, urging regular use and suggesting benefits for drinkers and smokers.
League Delays Parley Over Peru Colombia Dispute
Geneva February league at Nations council session on the Peru Colombia dispute was postponed at Peru's representative Francisco Calderon request. Calderon sent word he would not be able to arrive from Paris until Saturday, delaying consideration until tomorrow.
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Geneva
Peru
Colombia
Francisco Calderon
Calderon
Paris
Sartier
Escaped Convict Couple Hunted Near Waco
Feb 20. Officers across Central Texas chased Truman Timberlake and Fred Jennings two convicts who overpowered guards and escaped while being transported from Harlem prison farm to Waco for robbery trial. Public notices seek tips as law enforcement continues the manhunt.
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Waco
Tatas
Texas
Tomiy Cought
Truman Timberlake
Fred Jennings
Bherill
B. Moviey
Laks
Harlem
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