Willis Claims Rights to Challenge Courthouse Offices
Willis argues that Constable Charles Stevens and any other officers paid by taxpayers must be removable if the county budget requires it. He cites Texas statutes allowing changes for district court clerks sheriffs and county treasurers. Supporters claim the law bars others in the courthouse and would force many officials to leave the county building.
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Willis
Charles Stevens
Btevens
State of Texas
Stevens
Ure Peace
Court of Civil Appeals
Carnival Campaign Reopens For Funds And Lighting
The Spring Carnival and Battle of Flowers association resumes its fundraising drive after a pause to let the Business Men's Association build a fund for cattlemen entertainment. Committees are assigned territories and begin work, with bids sought for street lighting from electrical firms. I A Chapa heads the illumination effort planning extensive incandescent lighting along business streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle of Flowers Association
Business Men's Association
Electric Hehting
Ely
I. A. Chapa
MUST TIE HORSES
The city collected fines for horses left hitched on streets. Eight cases were heard before Judge Aukey with guilty pleas, each fined the minimum one dollar and given warnings to neglectful owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auekey
Elkins Rate Law Section Still In Force
The U S Supreme Court ruled that the Hepburn act does not repeal Elkins act section one prohibiting railroad rebates. The Great Northern Railway case was decided against the railroad, which faced fines of 1000 dollars each for fifteen violations in the Minnesota District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Great Northern Railway Company
U. S. White
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Garrick Court
District of
Dtinnesota
Areb
Young Woman Attacked by Dog by Local Animal
Miss Eleanor Raman filed a complaint against A Stergy at 608 South Laredo alleging a vicious dog kept on the premises. Raman was attacked and distressed when Officer Martines responded. she remained unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Raman
A. Stergy
South Laredo
Steve
Miss Raman
Martines
Nor ther Tonight Calls Mrs Buell Forecast
Weather observer Major Buell reports a sharp temperature drop tonight with heavy winds possible tonight or tomorrow. Strong winds may occur as the cold front passes, with little precipitation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buell
United States
Savy Tendlrarios
Children Burn To Death In New Mexico House Fire
Three children of Mr and Mrs W A Davis aged four years at most perished in a Santa Rosa New Mexico fire that gutted their home on February 24. Authorities believe the blaze began after a gasoline stove exploded in the dwelling.
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Paso
Tex
W.A. Davis
Santa Rosa
N. M
Dismissal Of One Williams Theft Case In District Court
At the request of District Attorney Baker the two charges against Harvey Williams in the theft of an iron safe from Plummer and grocery last December were dismissed in the Thirty-seventh District Court this morning by Judge Dwyer. Williams is also indicted for an alleged part in the theft of the gin from the Alma saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Harvey Williams
Plummer & Grocery Store
Thirty-seventh District Court
Dwyer
Williams
Alama
Grand Jury Probes Telephone Wire Cutting Case
The grand jury meets amid a telephone controversy linking commissioners and Conam ile Stevens. Deputy Constables Wilkens and Bob observed workers cutting Southwestern company wires under Manager Walker of San Antonio Telephone. Per law, culprits face two to five years imprisonment or a fine up to 1000. Jurors hold all affidavits against Walker and the men who cut wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conamile Stevens
Agena
Walker
San Antonio Telephone Company
Southwestern Company
Wilkensnd
Bob
Oppe Ation Company
Insurance Attorneys Question Robertson Law Impact in Texas
Commissioner of Insurance Love summoned Attorneys Locke and Locke of Dallas representing Metropolitan Life Insurance to appear before him to substantiate allegations in a mandamus suit before the Supreme Court attacking the Robertson law. The assertions claim the law has brought hordes of irresponsible companies into Texas.
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Spavial
Austin
Tex
Insurance
Love Today
Locke and Locke
Dallas
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Supreme Court
Robertson
Texas
Cocke hints at lower house bid amid denials
W A Cocke states it is more than likely he will seek renomination for the Texas lower house but protests being painted as a candidate. He addresses rumors of a state senate bid, says no formal announcement will be made, and asks reporters not to misrepresent his stance while he recovers from illness.
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W. A. Gocka
Wicely
Cocke
State Senate
Widerstand
Oen
Ard
Jim
Politioa
Lagtime
Texas
Hold Up Mail Clerk Beat Unmercifully Near Home
Harry Palm a railway mail clerk residing at 424 Warren street was beaten and robbed by two white men as he walked near his home on Warner street after finishing a Southern Pacific run. A geld watch chain money and the grip of supplies were taken. The attackers fled. the grip was later recovered near San Pedro avenue. Police were notified.
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Harry Palm
Warren Street
Mr. Palm
Palm
Federal Building
Southern Pacific
Warret
Property Levy Triggers Damage Suit in Forty Fifth Court
Insurance Company of this city sues Consu Die Charles Stevens and Th. Peterson, residents of Travis County, over a levy on Piper & Stiles assets. The suit seeks to bar a planned sale and claims Piper & Stiles suffered $5000 in business damage from a previous judgment of $80 against a firm member.
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Piper & Lilles. Insurance Company
Cily
Consu
Charles Stevens
Th. Peterson
Travis Gown
Peterson
Constable Stevens
Piper & Stiles
Thay
Paterson
Nomination clash over tower house race and timing
The text reveals a candidate losing time to decide on re seeking nomination and warns no one may access premises. He notes a tv offer may appear on his record without apology to Boss Bailey. It criticizes articles as based on incomplete information and ties them to Cooke's platform in the prior campaign.
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Tower House
Boss Bailey
Cook
Mr. Cooke
Cooke
Jasl
San Antonio Weather Tonight and Tuesday Forecast
The forecast calls for showers and warmer conditions tonight, with colder temperatures Tuesday. The 42 hour period ending at 8 this morning ranged from a low of 56 to a high of 68. Winds were light at 4 mph in the morning. Readings today compare with last year, with 1908 and 1917 showing varied values. The full national weather report appears on page Wx.
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San Antonio
Vlevitts
Atélvelt
Brauphour
New Malady Attributed To Automobile Fumes
A New York physician warns that gasoline exhaust from cars causes a respiratory disease dubbed automobile disease. He reports patients with sore throats and throat tissue decay, linked to fumes in urban streets and taxi traffic, with cases observed in Paris London and Berlin. He urges devices to absorb car fumes to protect lives, especially traffic officers.
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New York
Pet
Paris
London
Berlin
Henry Hecker
Pasimania
Fifth Avenue
Ute
Train Derails in Ga Ditch Hurts Four People
A Southern Railway Jacksonville and Chicago Limited train No 14 derailed about five and a half miles north of Flovilla Georgia early today. The engine baggage mail coach and one pallan car left the track. Five clerks were seriously injured and nine passengers hurt. Cause of the wreck not known.
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Flovilla
Jacksonville
Trust busting may break out in a new place
Attorneys General Hadley Jackson and Davidson held a lengthy conference with Governor Campbell and then met privately. While the lumber trust is considered under scrutiny, a new matter appears to be receiving attention. The visiting attorneys general will remain for a few more days.
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Hadley, Jackson
Davidson
Campbell
Lumber Trust
Gener
No Bells On Bikes Fine For Two Cyclists
Albert Williams and William Goring were fined 5 dollars each in the corporation court this morning for riding bicycles without a bell to warn pedestrians. Bach paid the fine. The police are enforcing the bicycle ordinance more strictly due to recent complaints, making it risky to ride without a warning bell.
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Albert Williams
William Goring
Corporation Court
Bleyeln
Bell
Bach
National and American League Meetings Set for Schedules
New York hosts both leagues this week to adopt summer playing schedules. The American League aims to finish most business, while the National League plans to address the stacknat resolution. President Pulliam’s stance may trigger resignations if members press backing.
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New York
Naional
Teagues
Pulliam
National Association
Tily
Anarchist Suspect Tied to Denver Priest Killing
Wakefield Massachusetts reports identify Giuseppe Guaranaccio as the murderer of Father Leo Heinrichs at St Elizabeth's in Denver. He is described as 56, a shoemaker, who came to America two years ago and taught anarchy while working. Authorities note the case shocks the church and highlights anti priest sentiment.
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Dever
Leo Heinrichs
Giuseppe Giitanaccio
Stiledbeth
Hay
Allor Ralbetta Twa
GuarAnuccio
Father Leg
Alla Aid
Father Eusebius
St. Elizabeth Church
Father Providendial
Paterson
N. J
Father Leo
St Elizabeth Church
Euseldus
Wm. Organ
St Leo’s Church
Knights of Columbus
Knights of St. John
Guisseppe Guaranaccio
Cleitly
America
Denver
Pilt
Massachusetts
Chicago
Christias
Blu
Cromi
Czar Paul
Russia
Portugal
Mga
Wakefield
Mast
Tuart Ihacclo
St. Elizabeth's Cathedral
Mann
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Justices of Peace
Elkins
United States Supreme Court
Norther
Grand Jury
Love
Locke & Locke
J. Harry Palm
J. D. Peterson Marle
Edison
York
Thomay A. Rollson
Rastite Vasly
Br. Abduel
Mr. Bison
Cenfer
Unters
Prisea
Shaws
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