Supreme Court Faces Dozens of Major Rulings
The Supreme Court may issue many opinions after the holiday recess with over one hundred cases under consideration. Key items include the validity of federal laws such as the employers liability law and the Carmack amendment, state law challenges including Oregon initiative measures, and potential rulings on foreign corporation laws for Kansas New York and Texas.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
St. Louis Bridge
Union
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
A railroad era style drug ad promising to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Box bears Dr. W. Grove’s signature and costs 25 cents.
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W. Grove
Slow in Issuing Passes to Railroad Officials
In Austin Texas on January 8 a Special to Tuk Light reports the railroads in the state are slow issuing annual passes to railroad commission members and others entitled under the anti pass law. Commission members have received only a few passes, mostly from smaller lines, and passes may be used only on official business, with the state paying transportation when on duty.
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Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Quick Digestive Relief
Advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion and bloating. It claims the tablet digests food, rests the stomach, and can be taken after meals, noting a grain digesting 3000 grains. It cites 40,000 physicians recommending the product and a 50 cent price with free samples available from the F. A. Stuart Co.
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Stuart
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Cure
Advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quinine free remedy that cures colds and grippe in hours with two hour dosing and three consecutive doses. It claims three years of research and a cost of over fifty thousand dollars, offering a 25 cent package from any druggist.
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Pape
Kentucky bill would place Lincoln and Davis statues
Special dispatches report Kentucky may seek to add statues of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis to the Washington Hall of Fame. Legislators hope the move tests national sentiment and shows reconciliation after the interstate conflict.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Washington
Frankfort
Jefferson Davis
Statuary Hall
Hall of Fame
Williamson farmers form county cotton reduction committee
In Taylor Texas on January 8 a Williamson county meeting selected Judge Richard Critz as permanent chairman and J Wilson Armstrong as permanent secretary. Local conventions will be organized across precincts and the next county meeting in Georgetown set for January 15 at 1 PM to push cotton acreage reduction.
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Tex
Williamson County
J. R. Hargis
Howard Bland
Oscar B. Colquitt
Richard Critz
J. Wilson Armstrong
Georgetown
First Building Dedicated for Texas Wesleyan College
The first building of Texas Wesleyan college in Austin was dedicated with ceremonies. The Swedish college opens tomorrow on a 21 acre site. Dr Valenius of Evanston delivered the principal address. Dr O E Olander, president of the new college, said it starts in first class shape with strong prospects as students arrive.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Wesleyan College
Swedish College
Valenius
Swedish Seminary
Evanston
O. E. Olander
State tightens charter rules for social clubs in Texas
The Texas secretary of state’s office is scrutinizing social club charters, aiming to verify purposes before granting. Chief Clerk D A Greeg says many applications are rejected after personal investigations, and threats of mandamus have arisen but none filed to force charter issuances.
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Austin
Tex
Secretary of State
D. A. Greeg
Alaska Needs Leasing Law and Rail Line Say Interior
Secretary of the Interior Fisher urges Congress to liberalize public land leases for Alaska minerals especially coal and to advance water power development. He supports a central railroad from tidewater to Tanana and Yukon, plus territorial government and expanded land protections for homesteads, grazing and national parks.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Alaska
Congress
Fisher
Bureau of National Parks
Bureau of Mines
Secretary of the Interior
Tidewater
Tanana
Yukon
Sheep Starving on Santa Cruz Island
Santa Barbara January 8. Thirty thousand sheep on Santa Cruz Island are starving the captain of a launch reports. Grazing is poor due to lack of rain and owners expect to save at most two thirds of the 100000 sheep on the island.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Santa Cruz Island
Guadalupe County Medical Association Meeting Held in Seguin
In Seguin Texas the Guadalupe County Medical Association met in the courthouse with nearly all members present. Dr M B Grace read a paper and several members spoke. The next meeting is scheduled for February.
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Medical Association
Seguin
Tex
Guadalupe County Medical Association
Court House
M. B. Grace
Abolish Annual Ball Debated by University of Texas
University of Texas students weigh abolishing the annual reception and final ball amid plans to introduce resolutions at the January 16 Students' association meeting. Proponents argue the event admits many nonstudents who can pay five dollars for a ticket.
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Austin
Tex
University of Texas
Students’ Association
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