Fraudulent Mine Claims and a Suspect Held
R S Wortham, a white man about 40, was jailed on $1000 bond after being detained for investigation into selling fraudulent Mexican mine shares. Authorities say Wortham operated at La Colera and Big Bead mines and possibly Houston and nearby towns, with victims charged $10 per share. No formal charges filed yet, to be presented to county officials.
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Wortham
Republic of Mexico
Givn Bend
Trvin
Thy
Mashal Urvin
Wortham Gold
la Colera
Willams
Denmart
Dakom
Irvin
Honston
Watch Recovered and Thief Arrested
Watch recovered and thief arrested after a local incident. Item ownership confirmed. suspect detained and the watch returned to the rightful owner. Incident turned over to police for further action.
Proposed Jury System Change Draws Local Attorney Support
Local attorneys in Houston discuss a Texas Bar Association measure proposing a nine member civil verdict jury. Supporters argue it would reduce costs and court backlogs while critics warn it risks weaker verdicts and may alter protections in civil cases.
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Texas Bar Association
Houston
Yaw Elt
Light
Diatet
Bee
Mr. Bee
Slata
Guy Govement
M. W. Davis
Clark Davis
Elgil Casey
Mushlers
Sti Il Sants
Casey
de McMinm
Ata
Jivbong
Meniber
Sallliway
Tim
Echiany
Reform Needed to Fix Jury Draw System in County
A critical letter argues that hundreds of qualified jurors in the city and county are unfairly excluded from service due to a flawed drawing process. The author urges the county clerk to publish a list of individuals with tax or exemption records and to adjust the wheel drawing to ensure fair rotation and timely summons.
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Camity Court
Gach Feria
Dora
Mall
Timi
Avalon
Salib Tony
Tee
Aldav Wilson
Spunsihia
Abierman
Houston State Convention Opens With Dynamiters Fear In Town
Houston readies for the state convention as dynamite fears and streetcar strikes unsettle residents. Delegates expected around 1500 with 1400 badges ready, a Galveston side trip planned, and entertainment including a trolley ride. The convention may hear Colonel O T Okt’s congressional race, while local tensions over permits and beer at the Auditorium stir controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tey
Judy
Chairaran Wells
Demberarié Executive Committee
Eonston
Brownsville
Galverton
O. Tokt
Pinckney
Mme
Theowstoy
Ays el
Mayer Hackson
Welrone
D. Aves
Window thief ruse near New York City delivery wagons
A fragmented OCR passage describes a tense incident involving a window attendant and a delivery wagons crew in New York, with references to a person named Mr Redily and phrases about obeying orders and a man named Jamie. The text mentions a door opening and a retail district setting with street names and numbers.
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New York City
Sumiy
oMer
Santa
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ALATA
Lannestad Lupe Youth Enakants
Requent
Drake Ride
Odea
Saodlas
tElm
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Llopys
Frank
Frank Bros
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Main
Alamo Pi
Smitt's Bakery
Sts Touston
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Vinit
Jeff Miller
Jef N. Miller
St. Louis
Drenville & Meslean
Lewis
Texas War
New York
Miller
Travusville
Vitaly Doherty
Massenger
Muser Meek
Lie Hows. Central
Doherty
Dodds & CO
W. Tinabury
South Klores Bt
Alamo
Alamo Carpenter Shop
Avenue D
H. Wagner & Son
J. FF. Ripps
Gar Antonio Band and Paint Co
Rubber & Hammer
T House
Dalkowitz Bros
Naxi
Marseilles
P.K. Wests
Tulane Mangladsting Co
Tulane Manufacturing Company
City Hall
Bloressste
Krakauer
PIPER
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Alamo Si
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