Two Factions Develop in Panhandle Case Rift
In Fort Worth Texas on January 20, wealthy cattleman Thomas Snyder backs John Beall Sneed amid a sensational elopement and murder case. Sneed faces murder charges for killing an elderly man, while his father in law argues for his moral innocence and supports his son in law.
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Fort Worth
Tex
John Beall Sneed
Thomas Snyder
Clayton, N. M
Lena B. Sneed
Albert G. Boyce Jr
Boyce
Factions Formed as Sneed Habeas Hearing Delayed
Corpus proceedings to free Sneed on bail began with a habeas hearing postponed to Monday at 2. Two factions emerged: the wealthy Boyce family backing the prosecution and younger Amarillo and Panhandle cattlemen backing Sneed. Notables from Southeast Texas joined defense through Cone Johnson. Judge Simmons warned spectators against firearms in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sneed
Boyce
Capitol Syndicate
Amarillo
Panhandle
Texas
Cone Johnson
Fort Worth
Simmons
Granddaughter of Harrison Engaged in Washington Society
Miss Marthena Harrison, granddaughter of former President Benjamin Harrison and known as the scarlet fever baby, is engaged to Harry A. Williams of Norfolk. The couple met at a Fort Meyer dance and Williams, a Virginia Williams family member and Washington and Lee graduate, manages lumber interests in Florida. No wedding date has been set.
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Washington, D. C
Marthena Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
White House
Harry A. Williams
Norfolk
Russell Harrison
Harrison
Harrisons
Virginia
Fort Meyer
Williams
Washington and Lee University
Florida
Miss Hardeon
Washington
Woman in Kans. Kills Self by Strangling with Rag
Special to the Light Hutchinson Kan Jan 20 Mrs Hiram Dunlap 50 bound a rag about her throat and tied it to a bed post then pulled the other end to choke herself in a nervous mental state. Her husband testified at the inquest that she had previously attempted the same act but was stopped. Despondency from ill health is given as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Kan
Hiram Dunlap
Judge Martin weighs appointment to Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Judge Clarence C. Martin, district judge of the Thirty third district at Fredericksburg, held informal talks at the Gunter hotel with friends urging him to accept Governor Colquitt’s offer to become associate justice of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals to succeed Justice T. D. Dobbs. He said he would decide after consulting advisers, possibly traveling to Austin Monday. unsolicited tender was conveyed by telephone.
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Clarence C. Martin
Gunter Hotel
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Colquitt
T. D. Dobbs
Martin
Austin
Fredericksburg
N. T. Stubbs
Johnson City
Gunter
Simple Cure Promises Rheumatism Relief with Toris Compound
An old advertisement touts a quick rheumatism and back ache cure using Toris Compound with syrup of sarsaparilla blended in whiskey. It claims fast results, urges buyers to insist on the genuine sealed yellow package, and notes pharmacists can obtain stock from wholesalers if needed.
Matthews' Cafeteria Delights With Music in San Antonio
Tables laden with home cooking and a jolly atmosphere draw patrons to Matthews' Cafeteria at 222 Losoya. Music adds cheer as diners enjoy hearty dishes in a lively, welcoming room.
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Matthews’ Cafeteria
Losoya
Under Sapphire Skies in San Antonio ad booklet
The International and Great Northern Texas and Pacific and Iron Mountain railroads publish a city booklet titled Under Sapphire Skies in San Antonio. W H Fitch distributes copies locally, with nationwide reach along the lines served. The cover shows Alamo Plaza views with federal and Gibbs buildings, sapphire and yellow margins, and features missions Fort Sam Houston Brackenridge Park and other city sights.
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San Antonio
International & Great Northern
Texas & Pacific
Iron Mountain
Missouri Pacific System
W. HE. Fitch
Alamo Plaza
Federal
Gibbs
Alamo City
Missions
Fort Sam Houston
Brackenridge Park
Laundrymen Convene in San Antonio for Annual Texas Meet
Several hundred laundry workers gather for the Texas Laundrymen's club convention at the St Anthony hotel January 22 and 28. Monday includes plant tours and a 2 PM opening with Mayor Bryan Callaghan and talks on modern methods and employer employee relations. Tuesday features speakers on express service, national industry prospects and reciprocal insurance with multiple city and state representatives. Unrelated advertisement urges Staacke Bros for rubber firing of carriage or buggy tires.
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Texas Laundrymen's Club
St. Anthony Hotel
San Antonio
St. Anthony
Bryan Callaghan
R. Pickens
Hous
Eugene Cherry
Sherman
Charles E. McKeen
Roy Shaneberger
W. W. Godfry
Indiana
Reciprocal Insurance
Bruce Dodson
Kansas City
E. G. Trimble
Houston
Henry W. Steer
Cleveland
Ohio
IL. N. Williams
Lexington
C. J. Cassity
Pittsburg
A. Wheeler
Fort Worth
Texas
Eczema Cure Claim Offered By Individual Ad
A self described expert with ten years of experience and hundreds of thousands of cases offers a guaranteed cure for eczema also called tetter and related conditions. He promises a free trial by writing to J. EB at 1426 Park Dr Cannaday, noting references to Third International Bank Sedalia.
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J. EB
Park
Dr. Cannaday
A Square
Third Etional Bank
Sedalia
Dr Pearson Arrives to Inspect Medina Irrigation Works
Dr. Pearson arrives in San Antonio with Mrs. Pearson and N R Brown of Toronto to inspect the Medina irrigation project. Local officials GC and Kearney T B Palfrey and William Aubrey accompany him. progress is strong as main dam sections rise ten feet plus. Friday shifts added 868 cubic yards of concrete. daily capacity may reach 1000. About 1000 men work on the main and diversion dams and 600 to 700 on the canal system.
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Mexico
Pearson
Medina
San Antonio
Ten Albert Lea homeseekers flee cold to Texas
Ten men from Albert Lea Minnesota guests at the St James hotel declare forty degrees below zero too cold. They plan to move south to Texas as far as possible with hopes onion acreage near Laredo would thrive if not frozen. One farmer William Nelson notes two weeks of subzero in Minnesota and jokes like an old negro about heading to Dixie.
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Albert Lea
Minn
St. James
Texas
William Nelson
Laredo
Dixie
San Antonio YMCA Seeks $6000 From Local Business Leaders
Sixty San Antonio businessmen led by H. L. Kokernot plan to raise $6000 to support YMCA work and defray running costs. L. A. Coulter aids, with ten leaders each assisted by five volunteers. A luncheon Monday will set the campaign basis as Texas YMCAs own $1,250,000 in property and 13,000 members.
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San Antonio
H. L. Kokernot
Young Men's Christian Association
L. A. Coulter
W. N. Hagg
A. A. Hughes
Victor Keller
J. C. Kinney
A. N. King
Joseph Murray
H. L. Ransom
W. W. Sloan
J. J. Williamson
Irving Dietz
Kokernot
United States
Coulter
Texas
Man Stabbed Near Market House Last Night
Pedro Salazar, living near the International and Great Northern depot, was attacked by an unknown Mexican near the city market house at 9 45 last night. He was stabbed in the left shoulder and taken to the city hall for treatment. the assailant escaped.
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Pedro Salazar
International
Great Northern
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Beall Sneed
Canada
James Gollaher
Norwood
Ontario
Peruna
Armando J. Perez
Galiano
Cuba
Habana
Rafael Suarez Bruno
N. N. Perlson
Indiana Avenue
Toledo
Porto Rico
Jose D'Elias
Arecibo
Spanish America
J. B. Sneed
A. G Boyce JR
Mrs.n.n-Pearson
Proe
Jose Euins
Lincoln Climatic Paints
F. W. Extense Hw.d. CO
W. Commerce St
Judge Martin
Dobbs
Advertising
Missouri Pacific Lines
The
National Organization
Staacke Bros
DR. Pearson
Minnesota
Lebanon
Cumberland Saints Tean
Althe
Schaefer Drug Co
Quality Pharmacy
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