Minamara Case a Feature in Three Trials
Three trials loom as District Attorney Fredericks and Clarence Darrow divide focus among the McNamara murder case and related proceedings. Bert Franklin faces bribery and juror-influence charges. H B Connor A B Maple and F Ira Bender prepare for an August attempted dynamite attack trial set for December 12. Darrow assigns Lecompte Davis to Franklin defense as staff reassignments unfold.
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Los Angeles
John D. Fredericks
Clarence S. Darrow
James B
John J. McNamara
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Los Angeles Times
Walter Bordwell
James B. McNamara
Bert H. Franklin
United States
McNamara
McNamaras
Franklin
H. B. Connor
A. B. Maple
F. Ira Bender
Grand
Hall of Records
Iron Workers’ Union
Fredericks
Darrow
Lecompte Davis
Joseph Ford
G. Ray Horton
A Reasonable Plea For the Stomach
A medical opinion extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as natural digestives. The note cites tests by John R. Brooke and endorses the product for indigestion and related ailments, claiming strong digestion with a free trial offer from F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
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Stuart
Chemical Laboratory
London
Central
Cullum St
Fenchurch St
E. C. London
F. A. Stuart Co
Clerkenwell Road
DB. C
John R. Brooke
Wz. Co. SB
United States
Canada
Tuart
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A 25 cent package of Pape's Cold Compound is claimed to break a cold or grippe within hours. The ad says without quinine, based on three years of research costing over fifty thousand dollars, and asserts quick, safe relief after the first dose with doses every two hours.
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Grippe
Pape
James B McNamara Trial Held Over In Courtroom Gossip
Courtroom chatter today focused on the James B. McNamara case as the trial was continued. Deputies guarding the Hall of Records for the state censored newspapers and noted no knowledge of an alleged bribery attempt reaching jurors or the court.
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James B. McNamara
Franklin
Plaza Bar event with McCabe tomorrow
Advert reads have turkey lunch with McCabe at the Plaza Bar from 4 p m to 10 p m tomorrow. The note also mentions Fletcher s Castoria children cry for on a separate line.
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Fletcher
Castoria
McCabe
Plaza
Taxes on ad valorem mix could push Texas to cash basis
Special to The Light from Austin Texas on November 29 notes that a cash basis may become permanent for Texas with a 12 1/2 cent ad valorem rate producing 3 144 493 18 from 1911 assessments. The piece compares 1910 4 cent and prior rates and cites the Waters-Pierce Oil fine as a factor in past tax relief.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
General Revenue Fund
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
General Revenue
Austin Society Pair Weds at St Marys Church
Miss Annie Martin and Charles G. Casey were married at St Marys Catholic Church in Austin with many relatives and friends in attendance. Mrs. Martin is the daughter of A F Martin, cement plant head. Mr. Casey is grand knight of the Austin Knights of Columbus. The couple left for a northern and eastern wedding trip after the ceremony.
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Austin
Tex
Annie Martin
Charles G. Casey
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Mr. Casey
Martin
A. F. Martin
Knights of Columbus
Austin Council
John O'Keefe
St. Mary's Church
Casey
Roads Want Recognition as Common Carrier in Texas
The Jefferson & Northern Railway seeks official common carrier status from the railroad commission. The line runs from Jefferson northwest into Cass County for twenty miles and, per charter amendments, may extend thirty one miles to Naples and Linden. The company operates regular freight and passenger trains and was once recognized as a common carrier in 1902 before cancellation. The Interstate Commerce Commission also recognizes the line as a common carrier.
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Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Jefferson & Northern Railway Company of
Jefferson
Cass County
Naples
Linden
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charter Amended for Bryan Ice Company Capital Increase
The secretary of state approved an amendment to the Bryan Ice company charter raising capital stock from 12 500 to 40 000. The increase was approved at a stockholders meeting in Houston on October 5 1911.
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Austin
Tex
Bryan Ice Company of
Bryan
Houston
Game laws observed as Sterett reports change in public mood
Col W G Sterett, Texas game oyster and fish commissioner, returns from a coast survey praising a shifted public conscience toward enforcing game laws. He says violations were few, and convictions have risen in most cases, signaling a near revolution in sentiment.
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Austin
Tex
W. G. Sterett
Sterett
State issues warrant for Texas A and M College funds
The comptroller's department issued a warrant for 23,484.93 dollars to cover part of a deficiency from the last fiscal year for Texas A and M College. The Thirty-second Legislature appropriated 36,597.16 dollars to cover the deficiency, but the state treasurer could not pay due to lack of funds in the treasury.
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Austin
Tex
Comptroller’s Department
A. and M. College
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Emphasized for Teething
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as safe for mother and child during teething. It claims relief from wind colic and diarrhea, softens gums, and reduces pain, urging readers to buy at twenty five cents a bottle.
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Winston
Thanksgiving services held in Seguin churches
Seguin Texas observers will close all business houses post office and banks for Thanksgiving. The English service at Presbyterian church will feature a sermon by Rev B W Allen from First Methodist. German Methodists plan a county union service with all county German Methodist churches represented and night events by Epworth League and the First Methodist church league.
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Seguin
Tex
Presbyterian Church
B. W. Allen
First Methodist Church
League of the First Methodist Church
Insurance actuary inspects Austin property for new rates
Hal Mose ley, chief engineer for C. B. Roulet of Dallas, fire insurance actuary, is here inspecting Austin property. He said the new insurance rates are being applied in Texas cities as they are rerated, with rapid progression across the state.
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Austin
Tex
Hal Moseley
C. B. Roulet
Dallas
Moseley
Oldest Woman in Blanco County Dies at 92
Mrs N G Moore died at her Blanco County home four miles west of Blanco. She was 92 and the oldest person in the community. Funeral was held at the McKinney church in the county.
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Blanco
Tex
N. G. Moore
Here
McKinney Church
Parisiam Sage Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Shine
An advertisement claims Parisiam Sage cures dandruff and stops hair loss by killing dandruff germs. It touts overnight relief, two weeks to abolish dandruff, nourishes roots, and adds luster. Offers a large bottle for 50 cents at Bexar Drug Co. with a girl on the carton.
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Bexar Drug Co
Parisiam
AP Meets in Nashville December 5 and 6
Southern and southeastern divisions gather in Nashville December 5 and 6 with business sessions in the morning. An afternoon seeing Nashville tour and banquet follow, featuring toastmaster E B Stahlman and speaker Melville E Stone. Visitors visit Hermitage and attend a beef steak dinner at the host hotel. Opie Read is among expected attendees.
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Nashville
Tenn
Associated Press
Nashvillle
E. B. Stahlman
Melville E. Stone
General Jackson
Industrial Bureau
Opie Read
Red Cross Appeal Sees US Donations For China Relief
Nationwide response totals about 100 dollars to aid famine relief in China and to fund Red Cross nurses on revolutionary battle fronts. Funds arrive from across the United States as the November appeal is noted from Washington.
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China
Washington, D. C
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
How to Avoid Serious Kidney and Bladder Trouble
An old remedy article warns of serious kidney and bladder diseases and promotes a six ounce gin mix with Murax Compound and Buchu. One to two teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime are claimed to stop back pains rheumatic joint pains dizziness and other signs of organ weakness. The formula ingredients are sold in drug stores.
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Bright
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