Governor Pardons Convicted Steward Barnes in Texas
Governor in Austin issues a pardon to George H. Barnes steward of the Elks Club in Marshall who faced a $6000 fine for soliciting orders in dry territory and operating a cold storage plus 180 days in jail. The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the case and a pardon reduced the fine by 5750 and halted the jail term. Barnes must pay the remaining 250 fine to cover the violation.
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Austin
Tex
George H. Barnes
Elks’ Club
Marshall
Court of Criminal Appeals
Friends of Barnes
Barnes
Officers Face Grand Jury In Houston Police Killing Case
In Houston Texas on May 25 murder charges against Police Officers John Richardson and Edward Cardona were sent to the grand jury for investigation. They are accused of fatally shooting Negro Policeman Ike Parsons and deputy sheriff Arthur Taylor after a Sunday incident. They claim they mistook targets and fired only after pistols were slashed. Justice McDonald's inquest verdict affirmed gunshot deaths. Chief Davidson plans to file investigation results by today or tomorrow.
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Houston
Tex
John Richardson
Edward Cardona
Ike Parsons
Arthur Taylor
Davidson
Campbell
McDonald
Goki Dollars Alleged Giveaway Draws Criticism
A brief item notes criticism over an advertised giveaway described as goki dollars with concerns raised about value and transparency. The report cites local reactions and calls for clearer terms.
Gang Fights Fatal New York Incident
Police and the district attorney's office probe a fatal gang fight in New York City. Investigators seek motive and identify participants as they review scene evidence and interview witnesses.
Seven killed in gang violence over 36 hours in city
Police report seven homicide victims in 36 hours ending midnight. Four are dead, three wounded and not expected to live. Victims include Charles Lamonti, Frank McCarthy, Frank Murphy, and Frank Chimara in East 117th Street fights. Fred Hillock latest, shot in Abingdon Square social club. City notes this is a record homicide burst in years.
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Fred Hillock
New York Hospital
General Franz Sigel
Abingdon Square
Hillock
Governor Colquitt to Take Quiet Vacation in May
Gov Colquitt plans a secret week long getaway from Austin as he wrestles with the pardon backlog. He says the pardon question vexes him and receives many petitions daily from families seeking executive clemency, often before board action has been taken.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Board of Pardons
Synod Session Opens in Cincinnati Reviewing Missionary Finances
A business session of the Reformed Presbyterian Churches synod in Cincinnati began with delegates focused on auditing financial reports from missionary districts. They expected to conclude late today and adjourn without formal ceremonies.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Churches
San Antonio Pioneer Joseph Ulrich Dies at 95
Joseph Ulrich, 95, longtime San Antonio resident and former secretary of the Waterworks Company, died at his home on Avenue C. Born in Carlisle Pennsylvania in 1818, he helped print Horace Greeley’s Tribune and later served as U S consul in Monterey Mexico. Funeral Tuesday. He leaves a widow and one son Max.
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Joseph Ulrich
San Antonio Waterworks Company
United States
Monterey
Mex
San Antonio
Avenue C
Ulrich
Carlisle
New York
Horace Greely
Tribune
Col
John Bradley
Bradley
Mr. Ulrich
Dickinson College
Nat Lewis Sr
George W. Brackenridge
Brackenridge
Enoch Jones Sr
Mexico
James H. French
Zizik Undertaking Company
Alexander Fraser Drowns While Swimming Near Salado
Alexander Fraser a 13 year old boy drowned at Salado creek five miles southeast of San Antonio while attempting to cross a deep water. Companion Charlie Cronk struggled to save him and barely saved himself. The body was found about six hours later twenty feet from where he disappeared, and the family is arranging burial. The report also contains a government notice seeking bids for horses and mules with detailed specification.
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Alexander Fraser
Salado Creek
San Antonio
Alexander
Charlie Cronk
Fraser
Cronk
Kampmann
Otelid Fraser
Sheriff's Deartment
Eputy
Galbreath
Stevens
Diaz
DeLacy
Jedwards
Otella Fraser
Lavaca Street
Carpenter Station
Nellie Kocur
Riebe Undertaking Company
It’s a Shame Like Giving Away Gold Dollars
A succinct phrase echoes regret at devaluation or loss, capturing a critic’s view in a concise historical aside.
Potatoes Ready to Ship From Houston Fields
Houston May 26 Farmers ready to begin harvesting and shipping Irish potatoes as soon as fields dry Rail service returns to normal with trains maintaining schedules Weather overcast with rain expected after two sunny days No major disruptions reported by authorities and growers alike
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Houston
Tex
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J. H. Hatide
Geo
D. Campbell
Thos
E. Mathis
A. G. Engelke
Geo. D. Campbell, H. O. King JR
Cyrus B. Lucas
J. M. Dobie
WM. Bevans
Thos, E, Mathis
Marshall Man
Dove of Peace
District Attorney’s Office
DR. Pierce
R. V
Reformed Presbyterians
Majestic
Majestic Theater
Russell
San Antonio Traction Company
Water Works Company
FOR
Greeley
New York “Tribune
University Literary Review
Stark Young
P. H. Houston
Oxford and Cambridge Review
University of California Chronicle
Salado
Companion
Thexas
Texas
R. H. Rolfe
Washer Bros. CO
Sar
Resinol
Baltimore
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem
N. C
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