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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1911

Page

3

Alleged Mog Members Granted Bail in Slocum Race War Case

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed a Palestine judge and granted bail of 1500 dollars each to Jim Spurger B J Jenkins Curtis Spurger Steve Jenkins and Isom Garner linked to the Slocum race war killings near Palestine last summer. The ruling also clarifies criminal law on home gaming and gambling in residence.

Austin Tex Court of Criminal Appeals Gardner Palestine Jim Spurger B. J. Jenkins Curtis Spurger Steve Jenkins Isom Garner Joe Purvis Tarrant County Davidson Supreme Court J. C. B. Taber Western Union Telegraph Company Dallas St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company Hixon Hunt County Sweetwater Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway City of San Angelo J. McD. Trimble Kansas City H. C Court of Criminal Avneals Nannie Williams Bexar Eugene Lucas Cherokee John Mackey Grayson Zeke Williams Harris Lizzie McGowen Nacogdoches Odell Piickard Polk Curtis Craig Sabine Eugene Hoyle Ben Diaz Wise Jim Dilliard Young Will Rushing Burnet John Vicker Ellis John Henry Stanley Tarrant Anderson Charlie Thacker Lhastland Luther Hughes Potter Tom Johnson C. A. Tilmeyer Caldwell W. J. C. Germany Tom Green B. M. Anthony Erath Bill Smith Mitchell W. P., Carden Travis C. J. Brown Taylor T. E. Allen Somerville Albert Jordan

Railroad shops removal debated by Texas Supreme Court

Hord of Sweetwater and J W Hill of San Angelé represented the railroad while J M Edwards of Tyler R C Crane and ex mayor Meyers of Sweetwater argued for the city. The supreme court has granted a writ of error and will pass on the railroad’s right to remove its shops with an early opinion anticipated.

Supreme court actions in Texas courthouses May 10

Texas supreme court cases reversed and affirmed across several districts. Jurisdictions listed include Dallas Harris Grayson Tarrant Bexar Grayson and Wood. Criminal Appeals actions include affirmations reversals and bail grants with numerous counties and parties named.

Austin Tex Supreme Court District Court J. C. B. Taber Western Union Telegraph Dallas T. J. Clegg Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company Tarrant Ae Eeeie St. Louis &Uthwestern Railway Company of Texas S. J. Hixon, Hunt Sullivan Sanford Lumber Co B. Watson Et al Harris Denison Light & Power Co B. B. Patton Grayson T. J. Freeman Felix Ottis Bexar Josephine M. Barre John P. Daggett Et al T. B. Mitchell J. F. Robinson Charles Gildermeister San Antonio Traction Company J. D. Cottrell Admr J. A. Moreman Collins John J. Wilkerson Ed D. Stager R. Kelly Hunt Edward T. Harrison Receiver Ella Hogue Wood Patrick Breen C. R. Morehead Et al el Paso Kansas M. & O. Ry. Company City of Sweetwater

Court Appears List of Names by Origin and Date

Names listed by origin such as Lamar Bosque Llano Lubbock Kaufman Mills Haskell San Augustine Bowie Gonzales Titus Ellis Gregg with motions for rehearing and cases set for May 24 including Matt Shaw Lee Miller Andrew Perkins and others from multiple counties.

Lamar John Fletcher Tom Anderson Jim Par Johnson R. A. Wheeler Bosque Robi. Barclay Llano A. B. Gren Lubbock Matt Shaw Lee Miller Kaufman Andrew Perkins Mills M. B Moore Haskell PD. D. Spatos San Augustine Harry James Clarence Garner Bowie John Gaines Willis Wilson Gonzales A. O. Condron Myrtle Clark Titus James, Watson Ellis Dan McCline Galls Gert. Randell Gregg

Hayne Buys Out New Orleans Cotton Stock in 15.48 Bid

Frank B. Hayne, famed cotton bull, bid 15.48 cents to buy the entire New Orleans cotton stock. He yelled offers for May at 45 and 49 with thousands of bales involved, causing a temporary frenzy at the exchange.

Frank B. Hayne Associated Press New Orleans Hayne

Horrible Burning of Cities in Mexico

A terse local blurb notes widespread fires in Mexican cities with no impact on local McDonald’s pricing. The item mentions McDonald’s being a low-price seller and calls the store an art outlet located at 322 East Houston Street.

Mexico McDonald’s South McDonald's East Houston Street

Indita the Indian Princess Headlines Grand Variety

The Grand presents Indita the Indian princess with a thrill filled dance featuring a rattlesnake. Royal Will J Fields and La Adelia perform refined ballet inspired numbers. The Great Lawrence Company extends its run due to popular demand with Webster and Mack replacing Barnes and Edwins. New pictures include The Big Scoop and The Runaway Motor Car.

The Star Lawrence Company Barnes and Edwins Webster and Mack Max Alps

Exposition Park Hosts Big Crowd for Election Returns and Night at New Theater

A record crowd gathered at Exposition Park to view election returns and enjoy a cool drink at the German village. The new Exposition theater, roofed for all-weather shows, will open Sunday night with the Orpheum Musical Comedy company, promising the latest comedies and musical acts from a top-tier troupe.

Exposition Park

Ant Prohibition Chief Predicts Texas Loss In Statewide Ban

Jake F Wolters, chairman of the Anti Statewide Prohibition league, predicts defeat for statewide prohibition by 60 000 to 125 000 in Texas. He arrives in San Antonio to rally support for a Fort Worth June 5 rally as part of a broader anti prohibition campaign with sectional events planned in San Antonio Houston and Amarillo.

Texas Jake F. Wolters Prohibition League San Antonio Dallas Texas General Passenger Agents’ Association Fort Worth Drys Mr. Wolters Wolters Houston Coliseum Amarillo Aroma

Cardui praised by Mrs. Decker of Clyde for women's health

Mrs. I. A. Decker of Clyde Kentucky endorses Cardui as a tonic for female weakness. She says it transformed her health after years of illness and back pain, restoring her to work. The ad notes Cardui is plant based and imported ingredients and invites inquiries to Chattanooga Medicine Co. in Tennessee.

I. A. Decker Clyde, Ky Cardus N. B Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn Woodbury Woodbury Co West Mth St New York Woadbury Co

Cable News Parliament Lacks Interest

In London the report stage of the veto bill drew little attention in the House of Commons with only Churchill among the Liberals present at times. When divisions came, Liberals supplied enough votes to sustain large government majorities as opposition amendments fell. The preamble and clause one were disposed of.

London House of Commons Home Churchill

Archduke John Orth Death Presumed 1890 by Vienna Court

The Vienna supreme court ruled Archduke John Salvidor of Austria known as John Orth is presumed dead as of July 21, 1890. He renounced his rank, married actress Milly Stiebel in London in July 1890, then sailed for Chile aboard the Santa Margareta, with no further word and believed wrecked with all aboard.

Vienna Archduke John Salvidor Austria John Orth Supreme Court Archduke John Grand Leopold II of Tuscany Ced Milly Stiebel London Chile Archduke Santa Margareta

Buckingham Palace Opens Reign With Court Ceremony

London reports the first court of King George IX held at Buckingham Palace after King Edward's death. Mrs Reid wife of the American ambassador presented in diplomatic circles, alongside Mrs William Phillips wife of a noted official.

London George Edward Buckingham Palace Reid William Phillips

Opium export curbs amid Anglo-Chinese accord

The report cites a London London circle of dignitaries and social figures including Mrs Ed ward Simpson and Miss Ethel Croker while noting a $30 000 000 investment and four banking groups. It also covers a British Anglo-Chinese agreement urging rapid abolition of Indian opium production and exports to China as home supply shrinks.

Great Britain China

Imperial edict confirms Hu Kwang loan for railroad work

An imperial edict in Pekin authorizes the 30 million dollar Hu Kwang railroad loan for Central China. The loan, signed a year ago by financiers from the United States France Great Britain and Germany, remains at the authorized amount despite provincial opposition.

PEKIN China United States France Great Britain Germany

Financial commission arrives at Persian port to reorganize funds

The American financial commission chosen by the Persian government reached Enseli on the Caspian Sea to oversee a financial reorganization. The note then shifts to a light aside about Fluffy Ruffles and a jab at her status as Queen of May.

Teheran Persia American Financial Commission Enseli Caspain Sea May

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MOG Geo. D. Durham Belton, Texas Imperial Medicine CO Houston, Tex Baby Meridian D. BE. B. Waggener Moore Indita Arizona Jake Wolter Chairmaneof Antis Cardui Holland Copenhagen Poplins Ooelty Saul Wolfson Alamo and Commerce Streets Edward Simpson Financial Commission Qwoodbury Anoruee Woodbury’s C. Jungkind
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