Texas judges back end to end jury system reforms
A letter from Nivetsfourth district court judge McCrory urges abolition of special venues for capital cases. He argues regular weekly juries of 200 to 400 should serve, with disqualified jurors returned to the pool rather than duplicated calls, to save time and avoid waste. The letter, sent to fellow judges Pippin and Grover, proposes reforms for efficiency in criminal trials.
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Juvista
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Jodre Nore
Jedees
Pippin
Grover
Dallas and Texas figures debate jury process in council letter
Adams of Dallas, Loogstan fins and Whit Boyd of Houston join Judge George BK Hosey of Fort Worth in a discussion on regu lar weekly juries. McCrory argues special renire rsment should operate in councils lacking regular juries and urges local legislation on the matter.
Butte auk Work Ahead In Philippines Governor Nominee
George Charles Butte newly appointed governor of the Philippines sails with his wife and two daughters Paulice and Catherine to Manila aboard the steamship President Jefferson Battle, a figure long active in Porto Rico governance and legal literature.
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Pauline Butte
Catherine Butte
San Franc
George Charles Butte
Phillipnines
Tutte
Paulice
Catherine
Manila
Jefferson B Atte
Austin
Porto Rico
Delay in Move to Oust Senator
Nye committee failed to complete its investigation into the Pennsstrania primaries delaying the proposed move to oust Senator Jenis J. Davis for alleged excessive campaign expenditures.
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Jenis J. Davis
Nye Committee
Pennsstrania
Weather and Travel Notes From Fragmented Clipping Report
Fragmented OCR notes describe uncertain weather conditions and travel routes across multiple states. Mentions of winds, ferrying conditions, and forecast details mix with city and regional names such as Denver, Cheyenne, Helena, New York, and Los Angeles. The text appears as a garbled weather bulletin with scattered times and locations and lacks coherent events.
Mexico quake victims will receive help in Oaxaca
In Oaxaca and Mexico City responses continued as government agencies and volunteers aid earthquake victims. Gen Evaristo Perez commanded troops clearing debris while officials estimate 62 dead in Oaxaca with up to 75 feared. Thousands homeless, fires burn in hills, and a volcanic cloud above Popocatépetl draws comment.
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Fiforis
Oasaca Blale
Evaristo Perez
Oaxaca
Frank Hibbes
New York
Onlwile
Oxaca
Hibben
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Oaxaca City
Oazxaca
Judge Must Decide on DeWitt County Agent Funds
In Carr Texas on January 17 County Judge Stanley Kulasrik will cast the deciding vote on a county appropriation to fund the appointment of a home demonstration agent for DeWitt County. Commissioners Hefner and Jonker supported the appropriation while Beeskamp and Buccing opposed. The judge said he would take the matter under advisement and announce a decision later.
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Stanley Kulasrik
DeWitt County
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Jonker
Beekamp
Yoakum Chamber Plans February Banquet At High School
At a Yoakum chamber of commerce meeting plans were laid for the annual banquet to be held at the high school auditorium on February 10. Dr. T. C. Wallon, president of the Terra A. and SL. college, accepted the invitation and was slated as principal speaker.
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Yoakum Chamber of Commerce
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Secretary Arrives to Lead Gonzales Chamber
Claud Holley takes over as secretary of the Gonzales chamber after moving from Stanton where he served as chamber secretary for Martin county for eighteen months. His wife will join him here next week. A free concert by the Antonis ymr phony orchestra is listed for Monday at 3 p.m. in the Auditorium.
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Claud Holley
Chamber of Commerce
Stanton
Martin County
Han Antonis
Upshaw Challenges Prohibition Opponents at Texas Tour
William D Upshaw former Georgia congressman campaigns for the Texas Anti Saloon League asserting Americans support the Eighteenth Amendment He criticizes dry advocates accusing them of resting on past victory and calls for stronger enforcement and possible use of military aid while promising to impeach any corrupt officials. Upshaw aims three Sunday speeches at San Antonio churches to argue prohibition is finally vindicated and that the nation remains dry.
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Preent
Texas Anti- Saloon League
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Upshaw
United States
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Satoona
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Texas Anti-Saloon League
Upshaw Prohibition Crusader Starts Two Month Texas Tour
Upshaw, anti liquor crusader and former congressman, begins a two month tour across Texas promoting prohibition. He will address Christian citizenship and temperance themes at multiple churches, with gatherings sponsored by the Texan Anti-Dealer League and local Women’s Christian Temperance Union units. A reception was held in his honor at the Municipal Auditorium before he heads to Berryville.
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Tisco
First Baptist
America
Upshaw
Antidaleon League
Christien Comperance Onion
Stamp for S A fete planned bi centennial design discussed
Acting through Congress general Farry M Wurzbach and the general committee outline plans for a bi centennial celebration in March and seek an RPC postal stamp. Wurzbach met with the United States Post Office Department and asked for a stamp design. Postmaster P G Lucss reviewed a proposed design featuring Mission Concepcion bluebonnets cactus and an airplane over the mission. The Exchange Club backs the effort with Lucas as club president.
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Farry M.wurzbach
General Committee
RPC
Local Exchange Club
Lucas
Anid. Se
Bank Injunction Suit Unsuccessful in Texas
Cubro Texas January 17 temporary restraining order sought by depositors in the defunct Yonkum State Bank to halt its liquidation was denied. Judge Poole sustained the move to strike the petition but allowed plaintiffs time to amend.
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CUBRO
Texas
Yonkum State Bank
Halimt
Jamen
Shaw
Atnie Banking
Shropshire
Mayor Walker Urged to Rest Amid Health Concerns
Mayor Walker has been urged to leave the city for rest due to heart-related issues and a generally run down condition. The report notes his health as a factor affecting duties, with emphasis on his need for care during this period.
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Lutterine
Hay
Walker
One Cent a Day Accident Policy Advertisement
A Detroit area ad offers a new accident policy from the Postal Tire and Casualty Insurance Co. It promises up to 1060.00 for death or disability with a daily premium of 2.50 and a free one day inspection. No money needed to start. limits apply by submitting candidate name age address and beneficiary relationship.
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Moriarty Ds
Kanese City
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