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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1912

Page

3

Voters not entitled to witness fees in right to vote case

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals rules that voters with challenged ballots are not to receive witness fees for attending court to prove franchise rights. The Altgelt vs Callaghan case preserves lower court costs of 1700 dollars, with total costs in the contest reaching 3750 dollars. The decision, written by Associate Justice Ely, states voters are interested parties and cannot profit from court attendance. Other cases from Bexar and surrounding counties in Austin proceedings are noted with motions and reversals.

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals E. J. Altgelt Bryan Callaghan Commission Charter W. E. Ely Commission

Court affirms Uvalde case in Burney salary dispute

Five of six Fourth Court civil appeals come from Bexar county cases. Judgment affirmed for City of Uvalde against Mat Burney. Burney sued the city and was granted $690, alleged to have...

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Bexar County City of Uvalde Mat Burney Burney

Quick Foot Cure Promises Instant Relief

An ad touts Calocide compound for foot ailments. Soaking feet in two tablespoons dissolved in warm water for fifteen minutes allegedly relieves soreness, removes corns, and treats bunions and odor. It claims immediate results and availability from druggists, branding Calocide as an ethical preparation, not a patent medicine.

Supreme Court Proceedings Summary of Granted and Refused Applications

The Supreme Court today granted several applications including Elaine Spencer et al versus Bessie Schell and J. T. Burgher & Co versus J. W. Floore. Several cases were dismissed for want of jurisdiction or refused, with motion to rehearing submitted in Sabine and Harris counties and causes submitted in Hunt and Tarrant counties.

Court of Criminal Ap Austin Tex Court of Criminal Appeals Mattie Toliver Waller County T. J. Basham Travis Bart Kincaid Caldwell County Philip Ellias A. M. Cowart Johnson Non Taylor Montague Hamp Brewster Smith Jerry Shelton Norman George Hood County Jim Ellis Jos Elva Dan Slain el Paso Dude Mills Grayson Henry Kelly DeWitt Octavia Banks Tarrant Ike Knight Abel Garza Bexar County Ira Grantland B. F. Dowling Dallas Curtis Robinson Harrison County Kent Giles Knox Estevan Griego Barney Wells Henry Moray Hill County P. K. Holmes Ward County Bill Mitchell Cherokee Wood Maxey D. L. Yantis van Zandt BE. E. Stapp Eastland John Myers Hugh McLaurin Lynn County Ira Hart Will Lot Harry Wilson Bosque Boaz Dugal Liberty D. J. Newell Stephens Henry Tate H. Muckleroy Harris Jim Davis Henry Hicks Titus Hudson Waters Upshur Dick McDonald Stennitt Hamil Fred Manning Lee Garrett Gilllespie Burrel Oates Ellis Judge Burton Anderson Supreme Court Elaine Spencer Bessie Schell Dallas County L. C. Eastham J. D. Gibbs Haskell J. T. Burgher & Co J. W. Floore T. H. Nichols C. Schmitt Clay R. A. Wiseman

Mine Workers May Modify Demands

The Associated Press reports that coal operators will reject miners demands, prompting a conference next week where operators submit their reply and miners plan to propose modified terms. A counter proposal is expected though operators intend to refuse the initial demands.

New York

Senate to Ratify Arbitration Treaties With Britain and France

The Associated Press reports that by nightfall the senate may ratify the arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France. Senators who have studied the issue expect a two thirds vote for ratification unamended, continuing the legislative day from March 5. The item appears amid other local ads and notices.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Great Britain France Senate

Woman sentenced to electric chair in Massachusetts

Mrs Lena Cusumano was sentenced to death in the electric chair in Plymouth superior court. Enrico Mascioli known as Harry Marshall was also sentenced to death. Both sentences will be carried out at Charleston state prison during the week starting June 2.

Plymouth Mass Massachusetts Lena Cusumano Quinn Plymouth Superior Court Enrico Mascioli Harry Marshall Cusumano Frank Cusumano Charleston

Loom Fixers Endorse 5 Percent Rise At Lawrence Mills

In Lawrence Massachusetts march 6 quiet pre opened as loom fixers voted to accept a five percent wage increase offered by mill owners. Up to 7 30 a m twelve arrests were made mostly for minor offenses including women found with pepper sand and spice. About two thousand workers had returned to factories in the past three days while the main body of strikers hoped for further concessions.

Associated Press Lawrence Mass

Busy executive fed by steady pace heightens lunch energy

A brief note urges slow careful practice for busy workers who have only a half hour for lunch. It suggests maintaining steady energy to finish the meal with focus and momentum.

Grape-Nuts Ends Up in Fractured Ad Tone

Grape-Nuts is described as a slow to crunch, crisp nutty brain and nerve nourishment, noted for its minimal preparation and simple serving method. The fragment hints at a marketing line emphasizing ease of use.

Desire to End Strike in London Grows

Continuous talks between coal dispute parties signal a widening appetite to resolve the conflict. The miners federation executive committee may have secured a broader weekend mandate to negotiate a minimum wage with the government, suggesting a potential easing of demands and a quicker settlement.

Associated Press London Miners’ Federation

Louisiana protest over free sugar plan to Congress

Business leaders in Louisiana plan a mass meeting next Tuesday to protest Congress adding sugar to the free list. Charles A. Farwell, president of the American Growers' Association, says free sugar could harm sugar lands and property in the state, valued at about $150,000,000.

Associated Press New Orleans Louisiana Congress Charles A. Farwell American Growers’ Association Farwell

Cotterill Wins Seattle Mayoral Race Over Gill

Unofficial results from 274 of 281 precincts show George F. Cotterill defeating Hiram C. Gill by about 1000 to 2000 votes in Seattle mayoral contest. In Texas, Campo reports 90 percent of area rice planters on Southern Rice Growers contracts, signaling a prosperous planting season.

Associated Press Seattle Wash George F. Cotterill Hiram C. Gill Campo Tex Southern Rice Growers’ Association

Prepare for Vegetable Shipments

W E Ogston of Springfield Mo superintendent for Frisco refrigerator lines visited Kingsville with F M Gregory and F W Parker to discuss car supply for vegetables. A large movement of cabbage is underway and about 125 cars of onions will be shipped from the valley in the coming weeks.

Kingsville Tex W. E. Ogston Springfield Frisco Refrigerator Lines F. M. Gregory F. W. Parker St. Louis Brownsvn Mexico

Milady's Toilet Table Mine Remedies

Simple home treatments to keep hair and complexion youthful. Dry shampooing with cornmeal brightens and thickens hair. A magatone and witch hazel lotion smooths the face. Delatone paste removes unwanted hair. Mer's Salve heals sores and skin eruptions while antiseptic properties reduce infection risk.

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