Supreme Court Affirms Waters-Pierce Victory in Texas
Special to The Light reports the Texas Supreme Court upheld the Third Court of Civil Appeals findings in the Waters-Pierce case. The decision confirms a $1,600,000 penalty, ousts Waters-Pierce from Texas, and validates the district court verdict. The court did not issue a writ of error. Rehearing may be sought preparatory to a U S Supreme Court appeal. Attorney General Davidson praised the ruling as a major victory. State Receiver Robart J. Kelhardt's appointment is deemed proper.
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Robart J. Kelhardt
Captain McDonald Visits Asylum In City
Captain W. J. McDonald state revenue agent arrived in the city from Austin and left promptly for the Southwestern hospital for the insane. He declined to comment on his mission here.
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Southwestern Hospital For
Denny's Fate on Safe Stealing Charge Reaches Jury
Tom Denny, among four charged with stealing a fruit safe from Plummer's grocery on December 28, faces a jury after closing defense and prosecution speeches. Witnesses described Denny the night of the burglary and identified him as needing a shave, while others testified about alibi and connections to the case.
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Tom Denny
Plummer's
Are al
Victoria
Will Striktwaller
Storn
Bowie Street
Guiltless dog case ends with discharge in court
J K Stein of 508 San Pedro avenue is discharged on a charge of keeping a vicious dog after Miss Raman states the animal in court was not the one that attacked her last Sunday night. Police seek the real owner as Prosecutor Garza presses for identification.
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J. K. Stein
San Pedro Avenue
Corporation Court
Ant Miss Raman
Stein
Stem
Polleeman Martinez
Stelwis Flem
Slothwandle
Garza
Young attackers jailed after brutal street confrontation
Manuel Villeraal and H Cardenaz youths about 18 are charged with affray after a delivery driver, Barry Lewis, was badly beaten near 822 Hast Houston street. Lewis suffered a fractured cheekbone and facial wounds when struck with rocks and a dagger during a chase from a newly added building to the riverfront area. Police caught and detained the assailants as bystanders helped stop the melee. Lewis, injured, could not attend court as the youths await recovery.
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H. Cardenaz
Inil
Barry
Lewis
A. McDomald
Houston Street
Nln
Andover
Meg
Moce
O'Clack Nat Yayia
Juling Bachmann
Atare
Knife Wound in Stomach Ends in Fatal Prognosis
Jose Martinez, accused of attacking his sweetheart Marie Garza in Santa Rosa avente two months ago, lies near death from a stab wound and is unlikely to survive. Doctors at the city hospital warn the disease from the wound may prove fatal and that he will likely never be able to leave the hospital.
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Jose Marlines
Marie Garza
Santa Rosa Avente
Jose Martinez
Girling
Martines
Basyrbl
Uye
Light's Immigration Edition Spreads Texas Fame Nationwide
The Light's envoy A H Cadwallader promotes San Antonio and Texas through an immigration edition. Letters from readers in Hoopeston, Nobia, and other towns show growing demand, with copies sent nationwide to inform thrifty farmers and settlers. The campaign paints Texas as prosperous with great opportunities as San Antonio rises in the southwest.
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LIGHT
Texas
San Antonio
A. HK. Cidwillader
iMilyois
Indiana
Lone Star
Cad
Hoopeston
Wkols
Dalwalkidergars
Yager
Cadwallader
A. H. Cadwallader
W Warner
Oldwallacher
Busines Club
Antonia Light
Sap Anlunfang
Vastore
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area
The report notes tonight and Thursday as the forecast window with temperatures ranging from a low around the mid forties to a high near sixty eight degrees. Winds were light around four miles per hour this morning. The daily national weather summary is continued on the next page.
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San Antonio
Mayfield Boys Charged With Murder Here
Mayfield brothers, prominent Karnes City figures, indicted by a county grand jury for the killing of J. O. Goole. They arrived with attorneys at the Bexar hotel to observe pretrial steps. The shooting occurred in Karnes City and the victim died at Santa Rosa Hospital. Preliminary hearing relocated to Karnes City. bonds posted for San Antonio court appearance.
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Iarley Mayfield
Karnnys City
Guand
King J. O. Goole
Karnes City
Killa
S.griutes
J. 4. Browne
Karngs
Bexar
Waid
Karnes Gly
Santa Rosa
Beeville
Bexar County
Grand Jury
San Antonio
Fire Insurance Company Loses in High Court
The Supreme Court refused a writ of mandamus in Fire Insurance Association of Philadelphia versus Commissioner Love. The case challenged taxes on renewal premiums without deductions and on cancellations. The decision implies insurers may owe about $40,000 in new levies and a prior tax amount around $450,000.
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Ilriaal
Manianis
Philadelphia
Commissioner Love
Manaring Gought
Love
Supreme Cout
Refushis Brewait
Imaurance
Alcitt
Wreck Victim Transferred From Hospital After Derailment
A derailment involving the Cater specs train near Laredo injured Jay Z. McCormnet, a tin colored waiter, who sustained a fracture of the right leg and was moved to the GN hospital for recovery. The accident, blamed on a broken axle, derailed several cars including the Gates dining car Velada baggage car 207 and the Mercury Pullman compartment, with repairs and passenger injuries noted as the scene was cleared by yesterday afternoon.
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Jay Z. McCormnet
Cater Specs
Elly
Calesfang
T & GN
Homer
Bunafter
B. B. Mosher
Wads Wild
Laredo
Tve
Velada
LA. T
Palestine
Saday Iy
John Higgins
John Martin
Fred Gh. Boyd
Higgins
Shehdy
Mexico
Prayer No. Medicine Says Coroner's Jury Verdict
The coroners jury returned a verdict in the death of a 10 year old child who died after two weeks of illness. The child's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Pahner, Christian Scientists, refused medical care. Coroner Tilmon and Riefry investigated and the county attorney may order further inquiry to prevent future occurrences.
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Yenilee Askei
Tay
Mrs Trinidad Perez remembered for Alamo guns lore at 110
Mrs Trinidad Perez died this morning at 110, lifelong resident of Bexar County near San Antonio. A noted source on Texas early history she recalled the Howes brothers Tom and Rajazl and heard gun reports before the Alamo siege. Funeral will be held tomorrow at the Leonrant Iberian cemetery plot.
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Alamo
John Adams
United States
Texas
Bexar County
John Welch
Mies
San Antonio
Leon Road
Howls Brothers
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Rajazl
Itile
Leonrant
Atraction
Develop the Waterways Roosevelt Pushes Congress
Washington February 26 a special message from President Roosevelt transmitting preliminary findings of the Inland Waterways Commission outlines streams of the United States and their control of railroad congestion. It calls for bond issues to fund development, navigation, floods and power, and urges prompt action by Congress on organization powers and appropriations.
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Roosevelt
United States
Torgether
Congress
Senator Owens Tag And The Trail Of Wealth
Senator Owens rose from a lowly estate to tag man of wealth and served as teacher, lawyer and banker. He represented the Moe Tribes on counsel in suits against the government, netting his clients $9,000,000. He was a forceful figure in Democratic circles and a member of a body that faced public scrutiny.
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