Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Affirms Most Oil Case Judgments
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals issued six opinions on East Texas cases, affirming lower court judgments in five, and overruling several motions for rehearing. In Birkman vs Fabrenthold from Colorado County, the court affirmed as to Birkman but reformed as to sureties, setting recovery against them at a specified amount.
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Fourth Court of Eiyil Appeals
East Texas
Henry Birkman
Johanna Fabrenthold
Colorado County
James
Birkman
Farentholt ‘von A Hawordealay
Weary Birkman
Hecman Fahrenthold
Rothe
George H. Williamson
M. A. Davey
Cilveston Comity
State of Texas
Hisgins Ol & Fuel Company
Jefferson County
Texas & New Orleans Railway Company
A. G. & J. A. Broony
Gabrie County
Simpson Bank
Eb al
Bexar
San Antonio Light Publishing Company
S. Dora
CG. Lewy
Ward Templeman
Johnnie Mccrervin
Brazog
P. Fl. McMahon
B. M. McDoneld
Liberty
Clara Alma ‘Lane
General Accident Insurance Company of Pennsylvania
Wotson
U S Warship Nebraska Breaks World Marks in Target Practice
Manila dispatch reports the battleship Nebraska set claimed global marks for speed and accuracy during gunnery practice at sea. Crew performance reportedly shattered previous records though exact figures were unavailable.
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U.S
Manila
Gunnera
Nebraska
P. L
Vnom Mally
Yrogeons
Stocks Turn Lower as Downtick Hits Markets
New York stocks gave back gains in a midweek session as the market retreated from earlier levels. Union Pacific slipped to near yesterday's close after limited gains, while Southern Pacific also traded lower, trimming intraday advances.
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New York
Union Pacific
Souther Pacific
Panic Rages as Pekin Reopens Banks and Palace Rumors Rise
Pekin reports no change since yesterday but rumors of palace jealousy grow. Prince Ching, head of foreign affairs, is said to have a collapse and a precarious political position. Fourteen native banks resumed payments under government funds and police supervision. Payments will continue for five days.
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Pekin
Prince Ching
Board of Foreign Affairs
Murder Plot Unearths Family Tragedy in Vineland
Nov 18 Vineland New Jersey reports state a young pair Walter Zeller and Clydy Wheeler plotted and carried out the murder of 70 year old William Reed grandfather of Zeller. Another 19 year old, Herbert Griggs, implicated, fled from his father-in-law Win BE Cooper, with details remaining unclear.
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Vineland
N. J
Asrest
Walter Zeller
Clydy Wheeler
William Ree
Zeller
Wheeler
Herbert Griggs
Tha
Reed
Bie
Win. BE
Cooper
Lampere here does not fear arson verdict in Gunness case
In Yn Porte Indiana on November 18 Associate Counsel Sutherland said the state would drop two witnesses from the Lampheres murder trial. Defense lawyers claim Mrs Gunness killed the children and died by suicide in the house fire, so Lamphere could be acquitted of murder but may be found guilty of arson if the jury returns a verdict.
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Yn Porte
Ind
Sutherland
State Attorney’s Office
Ray Lamphere
Gunness
Lamphere
General Duval Heads Army in Islands
Washington Nov 19 Major General Duval chosen to command troops in the Philippines. He was assistant chief of staff and will likely be succeeded by General Thomas Barry, now in command of the American army in Cuba.
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Washington
DE. C
Duval
Weston
Philippines
Ataff
Thomas Barry
Ciba
Bill of Lading Notice in Arkansas with Freight Agent
A fragmentary notice from Atkinson acting as division freight and baggage agent of the Southern Trae aisle Tallway refers to a bill of lading approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission and effective January 1, 190%. The text is garbled but indicates a formal shipping document and regulatory approval.
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Atkinson
Ana Fagranger
Te Southern Trae
Interstats Vommeres Commission
Ramsey Firm, or Law, 3 On the Side
Auditor declares the law won’t permit payment to extra judges clerks and supervisors. The note frames a legal constraint affecting additional payroll and staffing for the Ramsey firm. The story emphasizes statutory limits and budgetary effects on proposed increases in public service roles.
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Ramsey Firm
LAW
County Officials Clash Over Election Officer Pay
County Auditor Ramsey refuses to approve warrants for more than four election judges and four clerks per precinct, citing legal limits. County Judge Shook presses to pay all valid vouchers, saying payments depend on actual service and designation by presiding judges.
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Andrew Ramsey
Addiley
Hoe
Rimecy
Technol
Commissioners Court
Uoon
Shook
Ransey
Huntress
Flames end deadly card game in Texarkana house fire
A Texarkana couple narrowly escaped a blaze that destroyed their home after a loose board collapsed during a late card game. John Wandley and his wife were scorched and burned as they fled the burning dwelling, suffering hair and skin injuries.
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Texarkana
Tex
Navy
John Wandley
Montenegro ready for war with Austria siege notices
Advices from Getlinje Montenegro report 8000 troops in position along the Duge Pose road toward Herzegovina. A telegraph line between Gettinfe and Cattarra was cut and Montenegrin batteries occupy slopes overlooking the seaport.
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Vienna
Getlinje
Montenegro
Gettinfe
Cattarra
Duge Pose
Herzegovina
Witness Tells of Rail Values in Texas Hearing
Texas railroad commission engineer R A Thompson testifies before the Interstate Commerce Commission in the Texas commission and shippers rate hearing. He discusses railroad values within the state and the ruling that railroads may earn interest on holdings. Lawyers for Cotton Belt, M K and T, and T N and T P are present as adjournment looms. Franklin Lane and James Harlan will preside.
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R. A. Thompson
Texas Railroad Commission
I Interstate Commerce Commission
Geninetha
Frelch
Thompson
Interstate Commerce Commission
O. We ‘Terry
Gene Arnt
Startn Fo
GB. Parkins
Cotton Belt
Miller
J. Ariiitr
Federal Court
Trig
Franklin K. Lane
James G. Harlan
Two Workmen Dead in Elevated Wreck in New York
New York report states two Interborough Rapid Transit workers Carl Heinrich and Henry Bauman were killed and two others seriously injured when a derrick boom was torn off a crane and dropped onto a work train on the Sixth Avenue elevated line near Darel Street. The crane derrick collision caused the fatality and injuries.
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New York
Navy
Carl Heinrich
Henry Bauman
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Ea Derttele
Sixth Avenue
Darel Streat
Calligion
Cooper's Cousin Quits as State's Attorney
Nashville, Tenn. Nov 18 The latest Carmack case development is the resignation of Albert Stockell as assistant to Attorney General Mel Cain. Stockell is a cousin to Younes Robin Cooper and a nephew to Solonel Duncin Cooper.
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Nashville
Tenn
Carmack
Albert Stockell
Mel Cain
Young Stockell
Younes Robin Cooper
Solonel Duncin Cooper
Henry's Condition Reported Very Satisfactory
San Francisco November 1 The condition of Francis J. Henry this morning is very satisfactory. Temperatures were normal and there were no unfavorable symptoms during the night.
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Henry
San Fratcisco
Cal
Francis J. Henry
Boost the Bonus At San Antonio Rail Campaign
A fresh start energizes railroad bonus committees and expands solicitation reach. Supporters dismiss naysayers as outdated, emphasizing duty to raise funds. One major donor calls the investment the best he ever made, already earning “interest” before final contributions.
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San Antonio
Bohks
Bryan Laps Island Policy
Special to The Light Corpus Christi Texas Nov 18 W J Bryan and wife arrived here early this morning After breakfast at the State hotel Bryan addressed the waterways convention He urged that funds spent in the Philippines be used to improve U S waterways in the future he spoke during a busy day with many delegates noted among them Adams Whinlepatelele and McCarthy who attended the Antonio delegation
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Corpus Christi
W. J. Bryan
State Hotel
Mr. Bryan
Philippines
United States
Coyan
McCarthy
Antonio
Meyer Files Bonds For County Officials In Court
Dave A. Meyer, elected commissioner of precinct No 2, secured his bond in a county court this forenoon as the first of the newly elected officials to do so. Tom J. Newton bond is $2500 and P. K. Stewart bond is $1060. The court urged all new certificate holders to file bonds with the county clerk within 20 days. A committee report on Pleasanton road damages put total at $150. road repaired at county expense. The court plans another meeting Friday.
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Dave A. Meyer
Commissioners’ Court
Tom J. Newton
P. K Stewart
Nelson
Commissionary’ Cent
Pleasanton Road
Handel
Prifay
Suits filed over promissory note in Forty-fifth district
In the Forty-fifth district court in San Antonio the Drug company sues J Wiennis and J Hopkins of Neucea county on a promissory note for 710.18 with 10 percent interest. The note is claimed to have been executed September 26 1908.
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Forty-fifth
San Antonio, Drug Company
J. Wiennis
J. H. Hopkins
Neucea County
188 Would Join Navy and Naval Recruitment Drive
Since the naval recruitment auction began, there have been 65 applications for enlistment, with 75 accepted from the total. The report notes the early response and approval rate as the program expands to fill naval needs.
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Iasi
School Bond Case Affirmed In Rehearing Ruling
Special to The Light Austin Tex Nov 18 The supreme court overruled a motion for rehearing in Snyder v Laird Independent School District from Gallahan county Justice Brown wrote the opinion stating the proposal’s bond issue was valid and not an illegal levy The decision affects bonds statewide and has wide financial impact on districts
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Austin
Tex
Snyder Ve Laird Independent School
Aistrief
Gallahan County
Jua
Tieg Brown
Volirt
Jon Takes Stand Today In Oil Trust Case
New York November 18 John D Rockefeller will testify at 2 p m in the government suit to dissolve the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey.
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Standard Oil Magnate
New York
John D. Rachafefer
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Atlantic Deep Water Association Near End
Baltimore Md November 18 The Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association continued its second day proceedings with speeches and the election of officers. Norfolk and Old Point Comfort vie to host next year’s convention as J Hampton Moore of Philadelphia is expected to be reelected president with no major changes to other officers.
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Baltimore
The
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Assocaation
Norfolk
Old Point Comfort
J. Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
Texas Women’s Club Sees Large Growth at Convention
Special to The Light from San Angelo Texas reports increasing participation in the State Federation of Women's Clubs. Delegates arrived for the convention as committees note notable growth in the organization over the year and plan events including a program titled Women's Night.
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San Angelo
Tex
Navy
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Women's Wight
Tnday
Tragic Burn Death of Seguin Sister in Law Fire Incident
Miss Margaret Grein, 23, daughter of prominent Guadalupe County farmer George Grein, died after hours of agony from burns suffered yesterday while visiting her brother Charles Grein near Seguin Texas. She and her sister-in-law were near an open fire when her clothing ignited. Mrs. Grein sustained burns while trying to help and was reported improving. Margaret Grein succumbed after prolonged suffering despite attempts to save her.
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Maes Grein
Bandits Rule in Honduras in Telegraphic Note
New Orleans dispatch cites Dr Virgil Reynolds resigning his post as American line out at Ceiba after a Honduran raid on the ranch of Dr Phaeteo Mirada, an exile who opposed President Dayala. Miralda’s letter to the State Department describes anarchy and misrule in Honduras and reports widespread looting by officials and soldiers against the lower class.
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New Orleans
Tho Times Democrat
Celba
Hrada
Virgil Reynolds
Robert Bacon
Washington
Ceiba
de. Phaeteo Mirada
Hnd
Preent Dayala
de. Teynalas
State Department
Honduras
Miralda
Rights of women cited in pocket search ruling
Washington area note reports Judge Mulinwany of the District of Columbia? Foley court says a woman may search her husband's pockets as part of demonstrating love. The defendant, George Rhilgewar, was arrested after his wife accused him of threatening to harm her for opposing her search of his pockets.
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Washington, D. C
Mul Inwany
District of Columbia Foley Court
Weleaa
George Rhilgewar
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Gen. Duval
Islands
Ramsey
Shack
Flames
Austria
Cattarro
Bryan Laps
Meyer
Horon
Sues
Supreme Court
Texas
Jon
Atlantic
Texas Womens? Club
Yang Hy
Ageratares
Margaret Grein
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