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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1914

Page

18

Burial Permits for Local Residents

Burial permits list multiple deceased individuals with ages and addresses including Miss Cora Elliott 15 Steven Hoag 66 Arthur F Denbo 5 Claude M Williams 55 Mrs Mary Klaus 69 Inez Ortiz 33 Mrs Evelyn Brown 28 Joseph Schuwirth 45 Prank Ww Whipple 6 Louise Kaufer 36 and dates in June and locations such as Cooper street Lake avenue Monterey street Ogden street Simpson street City Hospital Santa Row Hospital Migpee road Burnett street.

Cora Elliott Cooper Street Steven Hoag Lake Avenue Arthur F. Denbo Monterey Street Claude M. Williams Ogden Street Mary Klaus Simpson Street Inez Ortiz City Hospital Evelyn Brown W. Hoegiston Joseph Schuwirth Santa Row Hospital Whipple Migpee Road Louise Kaufer Burnett Street

Births Recorded in Local Notices Include Several New Arrivals

A local birth notice lists multiple newborns with parents names and addresses ranging from June 10 to June 21. Names include Graham, Champion, Dessalme, McClaugherty, Woods, Holland, Butler, and Haller. The entries indicate boys, girls, and twins with street locations such as Hill Street, W Agarita Avenue, Woodward Place, and Dignowity Street.

Joseph A. G. Graham Washington Arom P. Champion Hill Street J. J. Dessalme W. Agarita Avenue Louis C. McClaugherty Woodward Place E. Woods Summit Avenue Andrew Holland Bagooses Walter Butler Dignowity Street Alphon L. Haller Commerce Street

Vasquez Case Reversed by Higher Court on Jury Charge

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed Leonardo L. Vasquez’s 15 year conviction for complicity in Deputy Sheriff Candelario Ortiz’s killing citing error in not submitting the defense theory. Vasquez was part of 15 men arrested after a running fight near Carrizo Springs, with others tried separately. the court affirmed some convictions but remanded Vasquez’s case. Other trials are scheduled for July special term as district attorney Linden sets a group calendar.

Court of Criminal Appeals Austin Leonardo L. Vasquez Candelario Ortiz Dimmit Vasquez Carrizo Springs San Antonio Bexar County Ortiz Mr. Linden Anderson Linden St. Louis David N. O'Neill Roger Baldwin E. M. Grossman Rangel, Cling and Associates Texas United States S&j. Louis

Supreme Court Overrules Rehearings in Twenty Cases

The Supreme Court refused to issue opinions and overruled motions for rehearing in twenty cases, including Elizabeth Scott et al v Townsend from Tarrant county regarding the Winfield Scott will of about 1,000,000. The court recessed until Friday with no adjournment today. The Daugherty oil lease case from Wichita county also did not receive action.

Austin Tex Supreme Court Elizabeth Scott Georgia Scott Townsend Tarrant County Winfield Scott Townsend

Allison Law Upheld by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirms the Allison liquor law as constitutional in ex parte L. B. Muse from Cooke County. Muse challenged the act claiming unconstitutionality under a habeas corpus writ after being indicted for delivering intoxicating liquor into Gainesville. The court rules the act is constitutional and sees no power to prevent the lower court from trying the case.

Austin Tex Court of Criminal Appeals Exparte L. B. Muse Cooke County Muse Gainesville

Cuticura praised in 1913 eczema cure letter

A Pelham North Carolina resident describes severe eczema relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The letter details months of itching, red bumps, and hair loss before sample use led to complete cure in two weeks. It notes dandruff and scalp care tips and advertises free samples from Cuticura, Dept. T, Boston.

Pelham N. C Blackwell Cuticura Dept. T Boston

Supreme Court proceedings and appeals in Texas actions

The Austin court notes list motions for rehearing overruled in numerous cases from counties including Kaufman Harris Bexar and Denton, with several motions to advance or mandate without costs granted. It also records Court of Criminal Appeals actions affirming ex parte cases and a reversal remanding Leonardo Vasquez from Bexar.

Court of Criminal Appeals Austin Tex L. D. Muse Cooke A. J. Fitzgerald Dallas J. W. Whitfill Fills Jeff Hayter Falls Charley Clark Grayson Ierae Hill Harrison Lee Steee Hill Rues Raleigh Jackson Ben O'Failin Leon E. D. Fullam Nacogdoches J. T. Sinclair Red River C. M. Whitehead Sabine Aldrey Myde Williamson Leonardo L. Vasquez Bexar A. B. Ha

Cockroach insecticide sold in multiple sizes

An advertisement promotes a ready to use cockroach killer with no mixing required. It claims the product kills cockroaches by morning and leaves no powder in food. Directions are provided in 15 languages and two package sizes are available.

Rehearing Motion and Briefs Filed in Comanche Term

Court entries list numerous attorneys and counties including Tarrant Hood Lasal Knox and Jefferson with names such as W F Yondren J M King and Gam Harris. The document notes submission on brief and oral argument for both sides and mentions on record and on motion for rehearing details.

Charles Brown Lee C. Dickson Galveston Paul Archer Wharton A. L. Gentry Tarrant John Lamb M.brown Erath John Adama Newton W Howerd Millner Jim Rober Hill Sara Truett Min W al Collmorgen Angeline Ed de Rossett Eastland George Hamiton Westland Frank Dukes Russ Hught Jarrett Montague

Harriman Moves Up as Union Pacific Vice President

William Averill Harriman the eldest son of the late H Harriman is named vice president of Union Pacific Railway at age 28. He has five years railroad experience and has served on the board of directors. At 18 he worked as a linesman on a surveying crew for the Oregon Short Line.

New York Averill Harriman H. Harriman Union Pacific Railway

Union Pacific Veteran to Lead Purchasing Department

A longtime Union Pacific employee in Omaha known for work as a locomotive fireman and shop clerk advances from purchasing clerk to head of the department. He has served in various capacities across the system and now assumes leadership of the purchasing division.

Union Pacific Omaha

Automobile owners map for sale at Light office

Bexar county maps valued at $2.00 offered for 50 cents at the Light office displayed in today's paper. Aimed at motorists needing guidance, the ad urges purchase without delay.

Bexar County

Resinol Ointment and Soap Promote Safe Baby Care

Resinol products claim to soothe itching and heal babies skin conditions such as eczema teething rash and chafings quickly with 19 years of doctor use. The ointment and soap are advertised to clear pimples blackheads dandruff and various sores and burns with free trial available from Dept. 19 R Resinol Baltimore MD.

R. Resinol Baltimore

Prowler Believed At Large In South Presa Area

Detectives still search for the self-styled black hand prowler after two arrests tied to a duel with grocer W. N. Robinson. Since Monday, three incidents in the 8900 block of South Presa Street suggest the suspect remains at large. A white male matching the shooter’s description entered Ernesto Sanchez’s home at 3901 South Presa Street Tuesday night and threatened Mrs. Sandhw.

W. N. Robinson

Intruder Threatens Infant and Robs Woman in South Presa

A man threatened to kill a baby and grabbed Mrs. Sanchez before she escaped. He then took $1.50 in change and ten yards of fabric and left. Later at 3906 South Presa, a prowler demanded money and Mrs. Barksdale’s diamond earrings, she fled to neighbors as officers arrived.

Mrs. Barksdale

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