Questionable voters list grows in city charter suit
A 275 name list of ballots whose legality is questioned will be handed to counsel tomorrow morning by Judge Seeligson in the city charter election contest. The case, over whether the old charter or a new commission charter governs, has stretched to ten weeks with no end in sight.
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Seeligson
Fifty Seventh District Court
City Commission
Ernest Altgelt
Bryan Callaghan
Bexar County
Clinton G. Brown
A. W. Houston
Case likely to extend into next week in soldiers vote case
For two days witnesses test the validity of exemption certificates used by over twenty five retired soldiers who voted. Judge Seeligson ruled these votes valid pending further adjudications. Federal laws on the issue were read, but the decision remains. Proceedings resume at 9 tomorrow morning.
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Seeligson
Bear Fends Off Constable In Cleveland Park Attack
A bear at a Cleveland amusement park resisted Constable Hempstreet during an attachment case. The officer was injured while attempting to disable the electric feed wire, preventing the park from losing power and delaying officials from serving papers. The bear was subdued as workers tried to restore lights after a rough fight.
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Cleveland
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hempstreet
Justice’s Court
Don
San Antonio Man Ordained Priest in Baltimore Ceremony
Francis Pallanche of San Antonio was ordained a priest by Cardinal Gibbons at St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore. The ceremony in the cathedral featured applicants in college regalia, with President Dyer and other prominent priests assisting.
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San Antonian
St. Mary’s Seminary
Baltimore
Francis Pallanche
San Antonio
Cardinal Gibbons
Dyer
Early Closing Plan to Aid Girl Employees Discussed
A 6 PM meeting at the Y M C A auditorium will bring church and Sunday school representatives together with merchants to discuss closing stores early on Saturdays. Merchants pledge to shop by day and urge others to join the plan, seen as humane and beneficial to merchants.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Ghostly billiards disrupt Meriden Home Club
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a haunting at Meriden's fashionable Home club with a ghost ringing the door bell, buzzing bells, and moving pool and billiard equipment. Patrons threaten resignations as night games continue with a sleepy porter on duty.
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Meriden
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Senator Luke Dea Hero of Washington Blood Sacrifice
Senator Luke Dea of Tennessee becomes a Washington hero after sacrificing a quart of his blood to save his wife’s life. The act draws national attention to his bravery and personal sacrifice.
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Luke Dea
Tennessee
Washington
Senate committee backs admission of Arizona and New Mexico
The Senate committee on territories reported favorably the House resolution admitting New Mexico and Arizona to statehood by a 6 to 3 vote. The measure carries a provision requiring the Arizona constitution including the judiciary recall to be resubmitted to the voters. Minor amendments were made to the House resolution.
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Senate
Arizona
New Mexico
Washington
Senate Committee On Territories Today
House
Statehood
Tar Barrel Trap Snags Local Truant Boy
Myrle Draege, 13, of 1412 Monroe Street, skipped school and crawled into a tar barrel used by workers at Thirteenth and Monroe. He sank, cried out, and laborers cut the barrel open to free him, leaving him frightened but unhurt. His mother, Mrs. Lottie Draege, will learn of the incident.
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St. Louis Times
Myrle Draege
Monroe Street
Br’er Rabbit
Myrle
Thirteenth
Monroe Streets
Lottie Draege
Prelude to Mexico’s Election Rumors After Mexico Quake
A Cleveland Leader note questions if the Mexico quake signals the upcoming presidential race. The item frames the event as a possible political omen and discusses public reaction to the tremor and its timing ahead of elections.
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Mexico
Cleveland
Pearl worth differs by shell color in clam find
Reverend F B Grunert found a black and white pearl in a clam and had it appraised. Benedict Brothers valued a pure white pearl nearby at 7000 dollars, but the black white pearl is worth about 100 dollars due to its positioning inside the shell. The tale includes a separate brutal accident involving a worker with injuries.
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F. B. Grunert
New Dorp
U. L
New York American
Unlucky Aaron Walker Faces a Century of Mishaps
Aaron Walker born August 18 1848 Marlborough Massachusetts has lived twenty years in this town and survived injuries from tea scalds to broken ribs and limbs. Spanning ages from 18 months to 60 he credits fate with dodging the motor car and recounts a string of accidents across decades. The Philadelphia Record cites him as the region’s most unlucky man and notes his resilience against misfortune.
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New England
Aaron Walker
Philadelphia
Aaron
Marlborough
Mass
Irish Court Case Defeated by Jury Tailored by O Brien
Chicago trial lawyer William J. O'Brien used clever jury selection to sway an Irish composed jury in a murder defense. A piper across the street interrupted the state’s case with traditional tunes. the judge summoned him but he refused to stop. The jury found for the defense.
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Chicago
William J. O’brien
Derby Underwood
Chicago Post
O’brien
Criminal Court
Dan Lannigan
Interrup
Spiritual Clergy Retreat Set for St Louis College
Beginning June 26 the San Antonio diocese clergy will hold a five day spiritual retreat at St Louis College with Very Rev Emile S J acting provincial of the southern province of the Society of Jesus hosting the feast and session concludes.
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St. Louis College
Emile 8
S. J
Soctete
Jesus
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