Favorite Prescription aids sick women in health gains
An advertisement extols Dr. R V Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for womanly diseases and weakness. It features a patient story from Miss Belle Hedrick of Nye Putnam Co West Virginia, praising improved health, appetite, weight, and ability to work after one month of treatment, and invites readers to request the Common Sense Medical Adviser by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Hedrick
Nye, Putnam Co
W. Va
R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
R. Y. Pierce
Buffalo
Case of Interest in Light of West Publishing Co.
Supreme Court declining original jurisdiction in Minnesota versus Northern Securities case. Minnesota fears a merger between Great Northern and Northern Pacific via a New Jersey corporation would defeat state policy on parallel rail lines. Justices note absence of essential parties and minority rights among railroad stockholders. leave to file denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Publishing Company
St. Paul
Shiras
Minnesota
Great Northern Raiway Company
Northern Pacific Railway Company
New Jersey
Great Northern Railway Company
Northern Securities Company
Liability of Carrier for Loss of Mail Case Decided
A circuit court ruling in German State Bank vs Minneapolis St Paul and Severed Road Co holds railway carriers liable only to the government for mail losses. The court found the government controls mail carriage. carriers do not know contents or recipients and owe no private duty to consignors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of the District of Minnesota
German State Bank
Minneapolis, St
VP & 8
M. R. Co
Sgge Wat
Retationa
Locken
Aentor
Margin Abuse by Brokers in Stock Purchases Case
The law allows a customer to recover money paid to a broker to buy stock when the purchaser lacked intent to buy. Brokers often bought full or partial shares, using certificates as security and delivering blank signatures. In Chase vs City of Boston the plaintiffs were taxed as owners of certain stock.
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Wbros
OFS Chase
City of Boston
Northwesternieporter
Stock pledge rights and broker duties described
A broker owning stock may pledge the entire holding to a bank for advances, even if it is in the name of several customers. The broker is not generally bound to keep the stock distinct for each customer and can issue a single certificate in his own name.
Using Telegraph Blank Of Another Company Case
In Western Union Co. vs Waxelbaum the court addressed damages from a mistaken telegram sent on a blank of one company to an agent of another. The blank barred liability if a claim was not presented within 60 days, and the court held the sender and telegraph company bound by the contract terms on the blank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union ‘Fel. Co
Waxelbaum
Southwestern Reporter
Appellee
Wisconsin Inheritance Tax Ruled Unconstitutional
The Wisconsin inheritance tax law, taxing inheritances gifts or sales in contemplation of death above 10000, is held unconstitutional in Black v State. The statute taxes all inheritances in estates over 10000 though individual inheritances may be under that amount, violating equal protection. The court notes taxation depends on estate size not inheritance.
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Wisconsin
Northwestern Reporter
United States
Detroit Case Beats City Fare Cut Rights
The Supreme Court rules against Detroit’s attempt to cut streetcar fares from five to three cents. The decision says city ordinances and franchise laws do not grant the city power to reduce fares without railroad company consent, even though the law allows fare setting by agreement and requires consent for increases.
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Supreme Court of the United’ States
Detroit
Lt. Ry. Co
Supreme Court
Whiskey and interstate commerce in colonial law terms
Abstract excerpt argues whiskey as a staple yet despised commodity. Cites State vs Hockox 68 Pa le Reporter, noting a rule that a non resident solicitor’s order taking for alcohol import from another state burdens interstate commerce and conflicts with federal authority to regulate trade.
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Hockox
Pale ‘Reporter
Supreme
Wrete * -Shunsas
Congress
Supreme Court rules bequest to church for masses invalid
In Festerazzi vs. Church, 18 Southern Reporter 394, the Alabama Supreme Court holds a bequest to a church for solemn masses for the repose of the soul is invalid as it is not a direct church use, a valid charity, or a private trust lacking a living beneficiary.
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Supreme Court of Alabama
Festerazzi
Southern Reporter
Unusual direct examination in Kansas case 67 Pac. Rep. 848
In Bethany Hospital Co. v Hale, a Kansas case, the direct exam questions probe timing of events surrounding a murder. The examiner asks if the witness saw her before or after her mother married, confirms she married a man named DY, and asks if this occurred prior to the time she was killed. The piece questions Kansas custom on this matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Hospital Co
Hale
Kansas
Pacific Reporter
Kaneas
Expert Testimony in Wehner v Lagerfelt Case
An expert witness with 35 years’ practice and breadth of authority knowledge testified about electricity’s effects but lacked personal experience. The court ruled he was not an expert, sustaining the objection to his testimony in the injury case reported in 66 Southwestern Reporter 221.
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Wehner Va
Lagerfelt
Southwestern
Railroad Aid Across the State After Goliad Disaster
The Record notes Governor Sayers wired railroad managers to transport all donations to the stricken Goliad district free of charge. Railroads, praised for generosity, promptly replied. The piece contrasts peacetime criticism with wartime aid and cites transporting the State militia to encampments at no charge.
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Goliad
Sayers
Irwin
Indor Minera
the Record
Colston's Dismissal Sparks San Antonio Debate
The Cuero Star reports Prof Colston faces dismissal amid political pressure from San Antonio factions led by Senator Harris. The petition shows strong support for Colston as an educator, while critics warn of political juntas trying to influence and ruin opponents who refuse to bow to their authority.
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Colston
Dans Antonio
Harris
Aes
San Antonio
Stranger fleeced of sixty nine dollars in dead sure game
A man identified as G B Beck 625 North Medina street was lured into a West Side gambling game at 1 AM and robbed of 69 dollars. He arrived from Houston and was enticed by a stranger promising a dead sure game. Beck gambled his money away after being encouraged to bet at a table, then the dealer or croupier withdrew the funds. Police were alerted and detectives began identifying suspects involved in the inside wheel game. Beck can name several participants, and authorities pursue leads based on his account. Local brief items note several residents traveling to and from San Antonio and Mexico City for business and personal matters.
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G. B. Beck
North
Medina Street
Beig
West Side
Beck
Houston
West Commerce Street
Coffe
Jos
W. Dimick
San Antonio
Bethel, Sr
Brackenridge Park
West Commerce
Rit & CO
Yuan Reinhl CO
Texas Mantel & Derontting Co
Medina
Tribeoa
Eastman
Roach & Barnes
Carl Beck
San Pedro Park
Kimo
Holland
Commerce St
South Laredo
Cassiano
Texas
Moke’s
West Conherts Street
Exericse
Albert B. Tozer
Phoneix Athletic Club
New
O. L. Rigg
Erby
Beaumont
Recorder’s Court
Singer
Houston St
Nett Company
East Pane
Row “Bower
Corporation Court
Sheen
Chiago
Dilier Nownam
Aim
Te ‘Doy
Cig
Po City
California
Phe Iver Johnson
Roach & Barnes CO
Moke's
St-Texas
Cruite
Quiet Wedding in San Fernando Cathedral
A quiet wedding was solemnized at San Fernando Cathedral between George R. Pena and Miss Carlotta C. Garcia. Pena, a Wolff & Marx salesman and son of Florentine Pena of Pena Texas, married Garcia, daughter of Jose E. Garcia former county assessor. The bride's grandfather Joseph Cassini aided Texas independence. his name later became Cassiano. The ceremony proceeded early due to illness in the family, with a request to consummate the marriage before August as witnessed by all present.
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San Fernando Cathedral
Wolff & Marx’s
Florentine P. Pena
Pena
Texas
Carlotta C. Garcia
Jose E. Garcia
Joseph Cassini
General Wall
Cassini
Cassiano
Ysabel Cassiano Garcia
Democratic machine withdraws Jahor'n for Railroad-Comm
The Record reports Mr. Ro P B Curtis withdraws from the Railroad Commissioner race, declaring any state ticket nomination requires machine power and a large bank balance. Curtis warns Democratic supremacy equals personal disappointment and the end of political aspirations for backers and supporters.
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Ro P B. Curtis
Jahor
Curtis
Permits to Dig Trenches In City
Peter Jud Jr of 917 Alamo Street received permission to make sewer connections. Mrs Hypert of 323 Marshall Street was granted authority to repair a water pipe. Ada Mussel of 318 Pereida Street to Mrs Sarah R French at corner Avenue D and Third Street to make a sewer connection.
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Peter Jud, Jr
Alamo Street
Hypert
Marshall Street
Ada Mussel
Pereida Street
Avenue D
Third Street
Funeral Notice for John B Sanders in San Antonio church
Funeral notice for John B Sanders age 32 11:50 am May 23. Friends asked to attend Sunday May 26 at 3 pm from Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Soledad Street San Antonio. Council No 61 United Commercial Travelers will meet at their hall at 2:30 pm to attend in body.
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John B. Sanders
Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Soledad Street
San Antonio
Watch and Money Missing Reported in City
Joe Dietz reported to police that a ten dollar loss and a gold watch occurred last night. He felt the theft when reaching for his hip pocket and is unsure whether the items fell out or were taken, naming a possible watch as the item robbed alongside money.
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Joe Dietz
Special Judges Named for Supreme Court Writ of Error
The Governor appoints Frank Andrews of Houston and J W Parker of Taylor as associate justices to replace T D Brown and F A Will, disqualifying them, in the case Jo Decordova et al versus J D Rogers seeking a writ of error from the Third Supreme Judicial District.
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Amustin
Tex
Jo. Decordova Et al
J. D. Rogers
Supreme Court
Third Supreme Judicial District
Frank Andrews
Houston
J. W. Parker
Taylor
T. d. Brown
F. A
Why Be Hypocritical About European Visits
Beaumont Daily Journal argues Americans miss a chance to witness a royal coronation in Europe, calling those who skip it ignorant. It contends true lovers of liberty gain by seeing such a grand spectacle, returning satisfied their money was well spent and praising republican values at home.
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Europe
England
Beaumont Daily Journal
Hint on advertising influence in primary candidate success
The piece discusses advertising's impact on primary results, noting that candidates who paid for newspaper promotion tended to gain increased majorities. It cites the Courier and Dallas News praising print advertising and argues such spending helped candidates reach voters, while not accusing it of improper conduct.
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Fans Courier
Courier
The
Dallas Newswell
Local Notables Extend Stay in San Antonio
Mr Will Turner spent several days in the Alamo City while Mrs Hillie of San Antonio visits relatives there. Miss Milma Horner and Clea Chark are due home from the Thomas School in San Antonio Saturday. Dr T B Clark with Max Schwartz and Frank Johson joined Dr Goodman in San Antonio Monday. Maina Tate edit taura Meerse entertained Chas Poerlity for two weeks, who then returned to her home in San Antonio.
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Will Turner
Alamo City
Hillie
San Antonio
Milma Horner
Clea
Chark
Thomas School
T.B. Clark
Max Schwartz
Frank Johson
Goodman
Maina Tate Eidt
Taura Meerse
Aire
Chas. Poerlity
Day
Roltitlenberg Stridker
Bread tax in England election impact debated in Paris Advocate
The Paris Advocate notes the bread tax failed to move voters and liberals hold most seats. It suggests opposition to the government may unite to threaten the conservative majority, though bread price rise remains modest.
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Englisd
Paris
Cotton mill funding question stirs Yerrell debate
The Yerrell Daily Transcript questions how a smaller city could raise 50 000 for a cotton mill in days while San Antonio could muster 106 000 vast sums for mill financing. It notes 6000 subscriptions to stock and compares local prospects to larger, healthier cities.
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Yerrell Daily Transcript
Weatherford
Yerrell
Tollege
Sugquid
Crescent ride promotes quality mounting by Roagh and Barnes Co.
An advertisement proclaims that riding a Crescent saddle ensures quality mounting, with Roagh and Barnes Company branding emphasized as the source.
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Roagh & Barnes CO
Fort Worth Motto Echoes Truth in Mail-Telegram Remarks
Fort Worth Mail-Telegram notes a motto stating truth prevails while acknowledging its ongoing growth from candid reporting. The piece emphasizes integrity in journalism and encourages readers to value accuracy over sensationalism.
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Fort Worth
Kimonas and hats advertised at low prices in San Antonio
A jumble of ads and notices touts 1000 kimonas in solid colors or patterns for 49 cents at Moke's 505 West Commerce Street. Also promoted are hats, gowns, dresses, wrappers, and lingerie from Moke's and Maverick Clarke, with numerous mentions of Texas Crude Oil Burners, trunk factory, and local services. Police activity and a church event are briefly noted amid a flood of shop ads and public notices.
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Moke’s
Confherce Street
Alamo
Cigar Makers’ ‘Union
Union Park
Es “Wagner
Belvin
Twinter Supplies
Maverick- Clarke
Soledad Street
West
Commerce Street
Carlota “Gonzales
Wolff & Marx
San Antonio
M. Beck
Avenue C
Sixth Street
Texas
First Baptist
A. J. Harris
Cardu
Maverick. Clarke
San Pedro Park
Carl Beck
Maverieck-Clarke Litho. Co
Zouaves
Leon Springs
Sululay
Maverick Clarke Litho. Co
Cleveland
Roach & Barnes Co
Specia
Brown
Crystal Tee
Hotland
Singer
Houston St
Millinery Company
West Commerce Street
Alamo Trunk Factory
Roach & Barns CO
Parehman
Madras Ditch
Appler Street
M. J. Hewitt
Emerson & Bates
Man Avenue
South Fidres Street
Maverick -Clarke
Holland
Southern Pacific
Houston
Moke's
Singer Manuacturing Company
San Pedro Ball Park
Sap General Offices
Depot and Roundhouse
Maverick-Clarke Litho, Company
Zizik-Shelly Undertaking Co
St. Mary’s Street
Carrie Bridewell
Lytle
Cortez
General Arthur
Owl Cigars
Hildren
Holland's
Sale
Ed. Dwyer
Marco
Austin Wearmalay
Court of
Timal
M. J. Lobert
Nor Mo Street
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J. R. Pereira
Laredo
Ryan
Var
Turnee County
J. R. Star
Hu It and Son
San Then
Yoreterday
Mexico City
Alb. Calvert
Totie
Sen
Anit
San
Daniel
San. ‘Antonio
Mary Hogan
San Antonio Female
A. Berteni
Misa Adelina
Haredo Times
Teley
Orleans
Morgan Shipping Trust
Leyland Line
J. P. Morgan
Isome Orca
Morgan
Eastman Kodak
Eastmah
W. F. Crothers & CO
East Houston Street
F. J. Scudder
Torrey F. J. Scudder & CO
Agis, Germania Fire Ins. Co
New York
Tire
Tornado
Plate Glass
Bond
Alamo Fire Insurance Bldg
Paul Jones
Forse Metropolitan
Limburger
Prop
Louis Spencer
Rosa Norton
Justice Uorssheid
Main Avenue
Dallas
Fannia Langer
San “Antonio
Jt . W. M. Edwards
Dallas News
Jungkind
Wonder Millindry. CO. Orients
St. Many’s
Travis
Oficer McNevitt
H.C. Peters
Ladie
Lakeview Ave
Camaron
Commerce
Maverick-Clarke
C. H. Dean & Co
Mason Street
Government Hill
Maverick Clarke
King of
Coffhes
Holland’s
Singer Mfg. Co
Refugio Street
Humane Society For Action
Singer Sewing Machines
Weck’s
Maxey
Austin
Carnegie Library
Herweck
Cigar Makers
Union
Union Park Land
Milles Company
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