Palestine Daily Herald (Palestine, Tex), Vol. 12, No. 106, Ed. 1 Monday, January 5, 1914 Page: 1 of 8
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GENERAL OFFICE CASE
PALESTINE DAILY H
Member
Associated Press
PALESTINE, TEXAS, MONDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 5, 1914
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Court Convened at 10 O’Clock and Both
Sides Announced Ready For Trial—
Twenty Talesmen Are
For Tuesday Moritirig
(£pecial to The Herald.)
Jan. 5.—The district court
of Cherokee county convened at 10
&. m. today, and the case of Ander-
son county et al vs. the International
Ik Great Northern Railway company
•wao called for trial, attorneys on
both sides expressing a willingness
to' go Into the trial of facts Involved
in the case as soon as possible. The
court has directed the sheriff of the
county to summon twenty talesmen
by 9 o’clock tomorrow morning in
'order that a jury might be organized
from a full panel. The court an-
nounced that owing to the import-
ance of the case it would probably
be beet to examine each juror like
jurors in capital cases or special
ventres.
Immediately after tpe organization
of the jury tomorrow the questions
of law will be argued, and the ex-
amination* of witnesses will probably
not begin until Wednesday morning.
Among the prominent attorneys pres-
ent who are representing the railway
company are P. A. Williams, N. A.
Stedman, Sam Dabney and N. B.
If orris. About sixteen attdrneys are
JBoployed by the railway company.
An incident of this morning, be-
fore the opening of the trial, was a
telegram from Attorney J. J. Strick-
land of Jthis city, who is assisting in
Anderson county. Mr.
red:
puncture; handle case nn-
However, a short time
of his message Mr.
arrived in his auto, shav-
ing ue the trip overland.
Palestine People
Who Are Present
CoL Geo. A. Wright, J. W. Ozment,
P. <H. Hughes, Mrs.-John H. Reagan,
Ifims Jackson, and others interested
in the trial of the I. & G. N. case at
Su^, left the city yesterday.
\ Some of the attorneys* also went
over, but most of them went
on earlier trains. The attorneys go-
ing from this city are Greenwood &
Greenwood, Campbell & Sewell,
and Judge J. J. Strickland for
the city, Judge N. B. Morris, attorney
for the I. & G. N.f and Judge N. A.
Stedman, who has been retained by
the railway company.
K-* Tbe trial will be watched from this
point with keen interest, and will be
of state-wide interest, because a
great point at law' is involved.
This is the trial to compel the rail-
way company to return to Palestine
its general offices, removed from this
city more than two years ago.
City Schools v
Open Up Again
The city schools resumed business
today, after a two week’s vacation,
and Supt. Gill reports that there is
an increased attendance, and that
only one teacher failed to show up
for duty, and that teacher in one of
the colored schools.
He says indications for a very suc-
cessful continuation of the term are
flattering.
During the holidays 600 books
were received to supplement the
school library of suplemental books,
and the pupils are very much pleased
with them.
Condition Is Serious.
Toe condition of G. L. Rye, hurt
some few months ago, is reported as
quite serious, blood-poisoning having
developed. Mr. Rye and Miss Genie
McDermot were 'married last week,
and they have rooms with Mr. and
Mrs. Gillespie, on Magnolia street.
Lest We Forget.
Lyceum patrons should not forget
to secure reserved seats for the Bos-
ton Musical club. Seats are going
fast and it will be wise for you to se-
cure yours at once.
Remember the date of the attrac-
tion, Tuesday night at 8:30.
TROUB
HI
UNION OFFICIALS IN DENVER
BEGIN PREPARATIONS TO RE-
SIST EFFORTS * TO KEEP
MOTHER JONES FROM THE
STRIKE ZONE.
Engineer Quisenbury
i Died at Marlin
-
Late yesterday Engineer Melvin
Qtriaenbury died at Marlin, where he
bad gone with the hope of getting
HP* benefit. The remains will be brought
bare for interment, arriving on No. 8
f- tonight. He was one of the oldest
| of the*L & G. N.’s engineers.
g_ Decedent had been in ill health for
f some time.
A Special Train
(By Associated Press.)
Denver, Colo., Jan. 5.—Union of-
ficials today began preparations for
the return of “Mother” Mary Jones
of Trinidad, from whence she was
deported yesterday by state troops.
Adjutant General Chase has given
orders to arrest her upon her return
to the strike zone, and union head-
quarters has advised the strikers to
arm themselves and resist any effort
at deportation.
WEATHER BULLETIN.
Published by Authority of the Secre-
tary of Agriculture.
For Palestine and vicinity until 7
p. m. Tuesday. For Palestine and
vicinity: Fair, not so cold tonight;
Tuesday generally cloudy and
warmer.
Weather Conditions.
The central portion of the coun-
try is dominated by an area of high
pressure with its crest over the
middle Missouri Valley. The bar-
ometer H relatively low over the
middle Atlantic Coast and oyer
British Columbia. These low pres-
sures have resulted in snow or rain
The local agent of the State rail- j ’n I-ake Region and the middle
road says arrangements have been Atlantic Coast States, and in rain
gMde to run special train to Rusk j a*on? the north Pacific Coast. Local
#0ch jjay 0f nilroad trial, provided j ra’na have also occurred in eastern
sufficient number of people' report ?Texas. Frost is reported from
Phone agent today, phone Jacksonville, Florida. The .following
$3, stating you are going tomor- heavy precipitation is rejKirted: Sj>o-
New King of Albania, Who Soon
Ascends Throne, Wife and Child
New York Wants
Big Regional Bank
Whittington Paid
Photo by American Press Association.
TT^RIXCE WILLIAM of Wied becomes king of Albania early in the new
year. This is the latest picture of tbe prince and his wife and daugb-
ter The European powers* have agreed to accept the prince as the
ruler of the new principality, and nothing now seems to stand in the
way of his ascending the throne. Albania welcomes the period of peace after
’ the terror of the Balkan war. Through her hills and valleys tbe tramp of sol-
diers’ feet no longer is heard. Gradually the scattered cities, towns and ham-
lets are smoothing over, the scars of War.
Federate OetermmetKo
Fight to the Finish Now
(By Associated Press.)
Ojinaga, Mexico, Jan. 5.—All doubt
as to the intention of the federals^to
defeat the rebels or fight until every
soldier is dead was dispelled by Gen-
erals Castro and Salaazr in inter-
views today. The federal command-
ers said they evacuated Chihuahua
not because they wanted to cross the
border, but because they were isolat-1
ed there, and that now retreat to the
Want Full
Rendition
(By Associated Press.)
New York, Jan. 5.—The creation of
a regional bank of commanding im-
II* •« « n I » • portance in New York was urged by
Visit to* Palestine ^ ^ihroVA^Lfcom^iee
„ of the new currency plan. One-huge
General Manager Whittinpm of the bank for the entife northeast was
I. & G. N. Ry. arrived in Palestine 8ufficient prominent bankers said.
Saturday night, and spent Sunday and ■_
part of today in the city, conferring _ _
with Division Superitendent Burrus, | WfiHlV ■ F H11T
and other railway officials. He went ® # * Will ITIUl
west with Mr. Burrus on No. 9, which ,
left the city abfcut 11:45.
Mr. Whittington promised to come
back sooir, and expressed the desire
to meet the business men and other
Palestine citizens in a social way.
No doubt the citizens here will be
glad to meet the gentleman, as in a
measure their interests are mutual.
Mr. Whittington says he was busy
while here, but enjoyed his visit.
Developed Fine
Artesian Well
Death By Drowning
* (By Associated Press.)
New York, Jan. 5.—Twenty-four
members of the crew of the tank
steamer Oklahoma per ? >o
day when she went down off Sandy
Hook, according to wireless reports
received here today. Eight of the
crew were saved.
Although several vessels stood by
the Hamburg American freighter Ba-
varia was the only one • assisting the
j Oklahoma. A wireless from the Ba-
varia this morning said she had been
I able to take off Captain Gunter and
" ✓ * , several others of the crew of thirty,
The first well put down* by the par- indicating that twenty-two had per-
ries now prospecting for oil east of ished. The Oklahoma is owned by
the city, at a depth of 1204 feet de- ■ the J. M. Guffey Petroleum company,
veloped into a fine artesian well, put- and left here Saturday for Port Ar-
ting a fine stream of crystal-like wat- thur, Texas. The disaster occurred
er five or six fSfet above the casing, i less than one hundred mile9 off San-
The company is now putting down I dy Hook.
the second well, and Saturdav had . , ,. . „,
, . . ’ J _ The Bavaria later said the Okla-
reached a depth of 600 feet, with !. . , , . .. . , .
..... noma had not sunk entirely, but was
some showing of oil. \
partly submerged and was drifting
--- helplessly.
Mr. Ezell Slightly Improved.
P. W. Ezell is reported as slightly ,
improved today, after a few days of j
serious illness. He is still in critical 1
condition, however, and will not like- j
ly recover. Partial paralysis has en-
sued. Mr. Ezell has t^een in failing i
health for some time now, and he is
quite aged.
CBy Associated Press.)
Austin, Texas, Jan. 5.—The state
United States would be induced only I tax board today adopted a resolution
by some unexpected event. The bodies to exercise all of its powers to see
of many soldiers lie unburied in the that tae law requiring the full ren-
federal’s outer trenches. dition of property and an assessment
at its reasonable cash value is com-
| plied with. The board decided to re-
port all under assessments to the at-
m torney general for prosecution. A
tor Lipin Trjolc copy of the resolution was sent to all
Quail Plent ful
AND OTHERS ARE DAMAGED IN-A
FIRE WHICH STARTED AT AN.
EARLY HOUR SUNDAY MORN-
ING-HIGH WIND THREATENED
MUCH PROPERTY.
Gigantic Strike
May Be Result
(By Associated Press.) '
Uhicago, 111., Jan. 5.-—^Charles H.
Moyer was credited today with the
statement that Samuel Gompers and
■ other officials of the American Fed-
j eration of Labor would meet in
i Washington soon to consider 'the ad-
visibility of calling a general strike of
all labor organizations m sympathy
i with the Michigan, copper miners.
J Moyer said any demand for nation-
| wide strike must be made on the.
American Federation of Labor. Asked
if he asked for such strike, Moyer
said considerable pressure had been
brought that such demand be made,
but that Western Federation plans
have not $een determined.
(Special to The Herald.)
Grand Junction, Tenn., Jan. 5—With
several weeks of field trials in pros-
pect, dog owners and handlers with
their strings of honor winners have
assembled here from various parts of
the United* States and Canada to com-
pete for purses and trophies offered
by the American, and United States
tax assessors and county
throughout the state.
judges
England Makes
Change in Minister
(By Associated Press.)
London, Jan. 5.—Sir Lionel Carden,
Field Trial clubs. The trials to be British minister to Mexico will soon
run over the local fields will mark the be transferred to Brazil, according to
official ending of the season’s sport, announcement today. Charles Murray
The United States trials began to- Marling, now accredited to Turkey as
day and will continue through the the senior counselor in the diplomatic
week. Purses of $1,000 have been service, succeeds Carden. The trans-
provided for each stake and medals fer would have been made earlier but
also will be awarded to the winners the-foreign office refused to make the
>f tbe Derby and All Age stakes. The I change while Carden was under fire
United States trials will be followed for an alleged interview criticising
by the national championships. Quail the United States’ policy.'
are reported plentiful and wftTf favor- j — ■
able weather conditions tbe trials
should be among the most successful
ever conducted by the clubs.
Brought Egg Prices
Down Five Cents
Gov. Ferris Will
Investigate Strike
Calumet, Mich., Jan. - 5.;—Another
investigation of the copper strike sit-
uation, this rime by Gov. Ferris, was
- begun today. Mine managers and
(By Associated Press.) leaders in the Western Federation of
St. Louis, Jan. 5.—AnnouncmeUL is Miners are prepared to give all the
made that the egg consumers’ strike, information possible, hilt both sides
inaugurated by the People’s Leagu?, were dubious over chances of settling
s(l(l a reduction of five cents a the trouble. Solicitor Densmore asked
dozen on the price or eggs. the strikers how far they would go
-:------- and then asked operators to meet
The school teachers have all re- these terms, but employes have nev-
turned'to their duties, and the schools or been asked —* give their “last
engine was not brought into requisi-
tion because it was not needed, so
reports the firm marshal. ’
This was a serious fire, and for a
time looked most threatening, as the
homes along^ftfris street are built
Saturday Night Wedding.
Emit McWalters and Miss Clara
Florence Bower were married Sat-
uday night at 7:30 at the home of
the goom’s parents on Spring SL
Only the relatives of both, parties
were present Rev. Allan Crabtree
officiating. They have gone to Trin-
ity to reside. —^
To Business Men
Who Do* Not
Advertise
Early Sunday morning fire destroy-
ed three homes on Palmer street, and
dapiaged others.
The flar^j*55»ere discovered at 1:05
a. m. by Mrs. yB. C. Bell, 206 Craw-
ford street, who saw the flames from
the rear of her home.
Wqen the fire company responded
tp the call three houses were ablaze,
and the efforts of the firemen in the
main were exerted in *protecting the
adjacent houses.
The houses destroyed were:
Cottage owned by Mrs. E. C. Helm,
and occupied by Ollie Hardman. Val-
ued at $600 and insured for $350.
Total loss.
Home of Mrs. Helm, valued at
$1850; insured for $1500. House total
loss, some contents saved; not in-
sured. A Mrs. Jenkins, who occupied
rooms in this home lost practically all
her furnishings; insured for $500.
The A. B. Hodges cottage, occupied
by Dunk Barnes, was damaged to ex-
tent of about $50.- The furnishings
were water damaged.
The P. J. Storck cottage, occupied
by C. F. Spencer, received *damage to
roof of about $50, and in the furnish-
ings were damaged by water.
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tage, occupied by Mr. Hardman, ^nd •> ly turn to these advertisers be- ❖
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Hamilton, W. M. & Hamilton, H. V. Palestine Daily Herald (Palestine, Tex), Vol. 12, No. 106, Ed. 1 Monday, January 5, 1914, newspaper, January 5, 1914; Palestine, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth992053/m1/1/: accessed July 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Palestine Public Library.