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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1912

Page

5

School trustees and teachers to meet for county plan debate

Two hundred trustees and teachers will gather in the Thirty-seventh district court room Saturday morning to exchange ideas and plan the general betterment of Bexar county schools. Short talks planned by Carlos Bee, Judge Sidney J. Brooks, C. J. Lukin, Frederick Terrell, J. F. Carl and others. Meeting begins at 10 o clock.

Thirty-sevfits District Court Bexar County Carlos Bee Sidney J. Brooks C. J. Lukin Frederick Terrell San Antonio J. F. Carl

Ruling On 400-Yard Liquor Law Affects Coryell Case

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals rules the old 400-yard liquor law does not apply to local option trials. J. L. Talley, who operated a saloon near the Coryell Hamilton county line, was convicted under the 400-yard provision for selling liquor to a minor in Coryell. The ruling cites precedents back to 1848.

Associated Press Austin Tex J. L. Talley Coryell County Court of Criminal Appeals Talley Hamilton County Dry Harper

Crosbyton Emma County Seat Fight Reaches Supreme Court

The Crosbyton versus Emma case over Crosby County seat is before the Texas Supreme Court on certified questions from the Amarillo court of civil appeals. Crosbyton argues a simple majority suffices to move the county seat. Emma contends two-thirds were needed. A decision is not expected for several weeks.

Crosby Supreme Court Associated Press Austin Tex Emma Crosbyton Crosby County Amarillo

Court of Civil Appeals Docket Actions and Rulings

Fourth Court of Appeals session items include affirmed cases such as Gibson versus Singer Sewing Machine from Bexar and Garza versus Alamo Live Stock Commission from Bexar. Key administrator versus Farrer from Atascosa. and Gulf, West Texas & Pacific Ry versus Abbott from Bexar. Also reversed and remanded Crocker versus Mann of San Patricio and remanded for partition Johnson et al. versus Avery et al. from Refugio. Motions to rehear overruled in Bel garde et al. versus Carter and Goggan cases. leave to file granted in Van Horn Trading Co. versus Day et al.. supplemental motion to rehear overruled in Freeman versus Grashel. strike out brief granted in Dreyer et al. versus Southard.

Court ‘of Civil Appeals W. H. Gibson Singer Sewing Machine Company Bexar Porfirio Garza Alamo Live Stock Commission Company G. W. Key E. Farrer Atascosa G. H S. A. Ry M. W. Dreyer A. V. Southard

No decision in Oates and Railway headquarters cases

In Austin on May 1 no ruling was handed down in the Burrell Oates case or the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway headquarters contest. The Dal las negro appeal sits before the court of criminal appeals after five prior convictions and a death sentence. The Orient railway relocation case from Sweetwater to San Angelo remains before the Texas Supreme Court.

Associated Press Austin Tex Burrell Oates Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway Company Court of Criminal Appeals Supreme Court Dallas Sweetwater San Angelo

Court of Criminal Appeals actions May 1 AUSTIN

Special to The Light reports in Austin on May 1 outcomes from the Court of Criminal Appeals. Decisions include affirmed rulings for Ellis Clardy and others across multiple counties, reversals and remands for Arthur Thomas, a reversed dismissal for W E Hubert, an appeal dismissal for Leon Car White, rehearing overruled for Hudson Waters and several others, with numerous attorneys listed for both sides.

Court of Criminal Appeals Austin Tex Ellis Clardy Clay J. B. Squyres Coryelle James Warner Galveston Henry Hubbard Guadalupe Tom Brown Hardin Jesus Jaramillo Hays Ernest Hatfield Hood George Washington George Foley Lavaca Boze Dugan Liberty D. B. Williams Palmer Arthur Thomas Cass J. L. Talley Coryell Chris Weaver Delta J. D. Lawrence Alias Chapman A. Stephens J. A. Partridge F. Templeton Throckmorton W. EB Hubert Hamilton Leon Car] White Dallas

List of names and locales in court motion docket

A court document lists numerous individuals and counties in a motion for rehearing and cases set for May 22. Names include Mert Price Nacogdoches Curtis Craig Cal Garlington Sabine R L Stephens Bill Autry Dallas and many others across Harris Erath Travis and adjacent counties.

Mert Price Nacogdoches Jim Bryant Deat Smith W. R. Williams Curtis Craig Cal Garlington Sabine R. L. Stephens Bill Autry Dallas Henry Lee Lawrence Jayne Harris F. M. Cabiness Lonnie Snodgrass Erath M. J. Crowell Archer Emmet Green Robertson John Smith J. B. Atkinson Jones J. F. Drackeen Delta John Kirby Ellis C. B. Compton Williamson Jim Davis Jacob Busch Henry Vanderberg Russell Kinch Harrison John Irving George Whitehead J. Green P. M. Sanders Et al Angelina John Harris Howard A. D. Sheppard Hunt J. R. Down

Supreme Court of Texas Proceedings and Appeals Rulings

The Supreme Court of Texas lists judgments from the Court of Civil Appeals and district courts across multiple counties. Several cases are affirmed, reversed, or reversed and rendered. motions for rehearing overruled. some motions granted or amended. and certain filings directed or dismissed with specific dates and county references. prominent parties include Rapinson and Martin, H T Ry Co, Celeste Independent School District, Beaumont Rice Mills, and others across Harris, Bexar, Coleman, El Paso, Dallas, and Travis counties.

Austin Tex Supreme Court of Texas Judgment Court of Civil Appeals District Court Rapinson & Martin Cooke G. H A. Ry. Co Wood, Hagenbarth Cattle Co el Paso H. B W. T. Ry. Co Ora K. Boone Harris C Crabb Celeste Independent Hunt Port Arthur Rice Mill Co Beaumont Rice Mills Jefferson W. A. Wauhop Kate D. Sauvage Red River Josephine Crosby Richard di Palma LC. Eastham J. D. Gibbs Haskell D C. Williams State of Texas Benjamin de Silva Russell Storey Ethel T. Drought Bexar BE. H. Schriver Admr EB. E. Taylor F. Ry. Co Andrew ‘Ford Johnson Blum Independent School District G. C F. Ry Newton Flippen Mary Robinson American Construction Co J. A. Jackson Travis A. T R. A. Lutas O. O. Luter Louisa C. Shaken Wood Houston Oil Co. of Texas Tyler Supreme Lodge Fraternal Brotherhood Ida F. Jones Fannin Thomas J. Freeman Della Grieve F. M. Hays J. W. Moore Fayette Meador Bros Florence L. Hines Potter Supreme Court Osce Goodwin Roxanna Gunter Bexar County S. W Tel. & Tel. Co B. F. Thompson Et Bell Elizabeth Hazzard R. H. Morrison Dallas L. C. Barnes W. H. Patrick Don

Legal Docket Highlights From Texas Cases

Railroad Commission versus Texas et al and Galveston Chamber of Commerce listed among causes with Justice Philips disqualified. Also noted are Kincheloe Irrigation Co vs Hohn Bros Co and several other Texas civil actions across Wharton Crosby and Ralls.

Democratic clubs in San Antonio plan for May primary

San Antonio Democratic clubs prepare for the May 4 primary conventions to select delegates to the county convention. Clark Harmon and Wilson groups back their candidates with specified headquarters and chairmen. Polls open 7:30 p m in cities and 2:30 p m country, with one delegate per twenty five residents.

San Antonio Wilson, Clark Harmon Brice Edwards Clark Maverick Hotel C. R. Macfarlane Southwest Texas Champ Clark Club Harmon Club Buckeye Woodrow Wilson the Light Market Hall

Contest in election charges filed against Brownsville candidates

Proceedings charging irregularities in the April 2 election were filed against mayoral candidate A. B. Cole and city marshal candidate J. Crixell. Relators Louis Cobolini and L. H. Bates appear in the quo warranto actions.

Brownsvill Associated Press Brownsville Tex A. B. Cole Louis Cobolini L. H. Bates

Rockhill Club Roads Reopen For Public Auto Ride

Public access returns to the Rockhill club roads near San Antonio, a 4000 acre tract owned by J. P. Withers. The scenic drive winds 30 to 40 miles through rolling hills and wild flowers with a detailed route log from the city to the grounds and back.

Rockhill Club J. P. Withers San Antonio Main Avenue San Pedro Avenue French’ Place French Place Belknap Summit Street Summit Blanco Road Aransas Pass Moeglin Jackson Road Fredericksburg Road Big Barn Polo Field Gate Little Rock House Rock House

Cotton Drops Nearly Two Dollars A Bale In Market Plunge

In New Orleans on May 1 the cotton futures price fell about two dollars per bale after heavy selling in Liverpool and the three major markets. The undertone remained weak all morning and by noon active months showed about 36 to 39 points decline from yesterday's close. Both old and new crops weakened similarly.

New Orleans Liverpool

Promising Cure Advertises Eczema Solution

A clear white liquid claims to stop itching instantly and permanently cure eczema. User reports disease begins to disappear within days after use. Price listed at $1.

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