Suspected murder and robbery in Kenridge Park case
The body of J A Norris, a former Cotton Belt brakeman who recently arrived from Taylor, was found in Kenridge Park with pockets turned inside out. Police and sheriff’s investigators suspect homicide by knockout drops as the stomach contents are analyzed in Austin. The body was located by Luciano Silva near Bracken Ridge Park and River Avenue.
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Kenridge Park
J. A. Norris
Cotton Belt
Taylor
Sheriff's Departments
Austin
State University
Luciano Silva
Rock Quarry
Brackenridge Park
River Avenue
Sale of Baccarat and imported glassware
A Tumblers Wines Creme de Menthe Parfait Glass line is featured in today’s sale with items described as fine imported glassware including genuine Baccarat glass offered at very low prices.
Death Mystery After Dragged Body Found in San Antonio
A man identified only as J A Norris is found dead with muddy clothing and rifled pockets. Transfers from Highland Park and Hot Wells line suggest a morning trip to the Army Post line. police suspect poisoning and murder after a disturbance at the Iron Front saloon. Relatives are being sought in Jacksonville Texas.
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Highland Park
Hot Wells
Army Post
J. A. Norris
Norris
Jacksonville
Tex
San Antonio
Belle Cook
Bonham Street
Iron Front
Tron Front
Tobin
Miller
Sheriff's Department
Ely's Cream Balm Opens Blocked Nostrils and Head Catarrh
Breathing relief comes quickly as Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal passages and head congestion. The ad touts instant relief from catarrh, cold in head, and sore throat with a small bottle available at drug stores. It claims soothing effects, reduced discharge, and quicker sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Legislature endorses Sheppard bill on irrigation
The legislature backs the Sheppard measure to charter corporations for irrigation works and regulate water use. Representative L W Hill proposes $3,000,000 penitentiary bonds at 4 percent to relieve debt, with plans for a Senate bill. The governor supports needed reforms to stabilize the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burges
Wyoming
L. W. Hill
Walker County
Texas
Senate
Texas Senate Debuts Large Wave of Bills at Session Start
In Austin on January 17 the Texas Senate introduced numerous bills as the session began. Key items include a stock and bond law amendment, a railroad hospital bill, a ban on betting on elections, liquor prohibitions for Confederate home inmates, a five member statute codification commission, product stamping rules for manufacturers, higher offense rules on retrials, and a gross receipts tax for wholesale liquor dealers.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Bailey
R. C. Duff
Texas lawmakers push for constitutional changes and convention
In Austin lawmakers debate election of U S senators by popular vote and a proposed constitutional overhaul. Bills seek abolishing appellate courts, expanding the supreme court, and a home rule charter ruling faces questions. Senators McNealus Vaughan McGregor and Humphrey press for a summer constitutional convention.
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W. G. Sterrett
Kansas
Supreme Court
Vaughan, Watson
Brelsford
Morrow
Townsend
Taylor
Vaughan
United States
National Congress
Austin
Tex
Texas
Humphrey
House
McNealus
Dallas
Texarkana
Senate
Vinol Vitamin Tonic Promises Strength and Health
Run down people gain strength from Vinol cod liver and iron tonic. It claims to boost iron absorption, appetite, digestion, sleep, and wellbeing. A testimonial from Mrs. Charles Proper of West Scranton praises renewed health after use. Also promoted Saxon Salve for itching with a money back guarantee.
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West Scranton
Charles Proper
Vinci
A. M. Fischer
San Antonio
Texas
P. S
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Uapocerokine
Ayer
The
Texas Optical Co
E. Houston St
Sheppard
T. H. McGregor
Travis County
R. M. Johnston
Colquitt
United States Senate
Senator McGregor
McGregor
Culberson
Westbrook
Longview
Collins
Davidson
Tee
Kondon
Kondon's
Kondon Mig. Company
Minneapolis
Bixby’s
Royal Polish
Burt & Packards
Dalkowitz Bros. Co
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