10 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
1
Laguna Orozco abandoned his Encinillas headquarters at an early hour and began moving northeast. He is expected to halt about 114 miles south of Juarez for the night and resume toward Juarez early tomorrow morning though plans remain secret.
General Garabaldi quits his post leading the Mexican government recruits deployed to halt Orozco's rebels in Sonora. Only about five hundred border troops remain to check the advance, prompting Mormon colonists and American Mormon colonies to arm for defense. Mining camps in the region boost guards to protect properties as insurrectos gain control in parts of Sonora.
Fort Worth Texas July 9 The receipts of cattle and calves at the principal livestock markets of the southwest during June were Fort Worth 85778 shrdluetap in Fort Worth 119587 Kansas City 112113 St Louis 85778 and Oklahoma City 20309 The six month total at Fort Worth this year reached 479003 head an increase of 90892 from the prior year The June total cars of livestock at Fort Worth were 3201 compared with 2727 in 1911
Generally fair weather expected on Wednesday. Recorded temperatures show 7 am at 76, a high of 96, and a low around 69. Historical notes list 1911 highs of 88 and lows of 67.
The forecast from Washington predicts fair and cooler conditions in the Northwest with cooler air spreading from Far West Texas. No significant precipitation expected, with temperatures easing across basins and high plains.
Heavy rains after noon in Marshall Nacogdoches Tyler and Preaumont. Houston cloudy and threatening. Texarkana partly cloudy. Western state clear and hot with no rain. Temperatures from 69 to 100 degrees in Galveston and surrounding areas.
Twenty five Americans including the American Consul Edwards were kept inside the Mexican Northwestern railroad office in Juarez for over two hours by an armed rebel guard. The incident drew comment though unrest prevented immediate retaliation.
Thomas B. Mills of Superior Wisconsin was elected Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks succeeding John P. Sullivan of New Orleans. Charles H. Ward of Pasadena was named Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight and Edward Leach of New York was re elected Grand Treasurer for a sixth term. Cincinnati and Rochester competed for the next grand lodge session with Rochester chosen by acclamation.
Fort Worth Texas post office receipts for June totaled 24868 dollars, up from 24282 dollars in the same month last year. The figures were released in reports made public recently.
Atlantic City New Jersey held its first municipal election under the commission plan amid graft revelations. Mayor Harry Bacharach led the ticket alongside Dr. Jesse B. Thompson and Dr. P. L. Hawkins as reform candidates seek to replace the current officeholders. New commissioners assume July 16 as the old system ends.
James D. Reynolds of Massachusetts was elected secretary of the Republican National Committee and will launch Taft’s re election drive in New York. Taft’s secretary C D Hilles will join Monday as chairman of the National Committee. The sub committee and National committee met at the White House and adjourned to July 19 in New York. Both leaders foresee a bitter campaign but expressed confidence in Taft’s renomination.
Dallas July 9 The Missouri Kansas & Texas railway has purchased a large seven story building in Dallas to serve as general offices of the line in Texas.
A Chicago delegation from the Association of Commerce traveled to Winnipeg to explore Western Canada trade ties and to invite Duke of Connaught Governor General of Canada to visit Chicago this summer. His Royal Highness is due in Winnipeg concurrently and may extend a Chicago visit later.
An enthusiastic Ramsey club session in the county court room last evening featured stirring speeches and campaign ideas. A three to five member committee will arrange literature distribution and a separate campaign committee will oversee general work and speaking engagements. Judge J W Crudgington will name committee members later and a follow up meeting is planned for Saturday night July 13 in the county court room.
McKinney Texas July reports show the best oats yield this season on J. E. Rhea’s land near the city, 1064 bushels from ten acres. Wheat on the same land averaged a low but unspecified bushel-per-acre rate.
Bodies of sixty time victims of explosions at Cadeby colliery were pulled to the surface as rescuers work to reach the source. Officials fear higher death toll with at least eighty killed, including thirty miners and rescuers entombed while attempting rescues. A second blast added to the dead as the king and queen visited the scene to offer condolences.
The United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations opens its twentieth annual convention in Atlantic City with about 6 500 delegates and assets near 1 000 000 000. Governor Wilson and Mayor Bacharach greet delegates while Charles O Hennessy responds for the New York body.
In Sherman Judge W M Peck sentenced Sherman ex July Sellars Vines to death for the fatal shooting of Deputy Constable Fred Mounger last September. Wood Maxey, another Black man, also faces execution after being sentenced to hang, unless clemency from Governor Colquitt intervenes, marking a planned double hanging at Grayson county jail. Maxey had killed Ernest Johnson over a year ago and previously received a reprieve. Vines pleaded the killing was accidental and asked for mercy.
William Dudley Foulke was today reelected in Ageles California as president of the National Municipal League, in a ceremonial city session reflected in local notices.
Special to Daily News Texarkana reports Bob Butler a deputy sheriff for fifteen years in Miller County Arkansas was killed by his nineteen year old son Joe Butler at Humble Texas after a quarrel. The victim was a well known local figure who had moved away four years ago.
In Portland today a five mile free for all ended when a car driven by Chris Dundee leaped the embankment wrecking the machine. Dundee suffered a crushed face, broken legs and ribs, and numerous other injuries. his condition is critical. Fritch set a new world five mile record of 4 48, surpassing Hughie Hughes. The event was conducted by the Portland Automobile Racing Association.
Stockholders at a special meeting ratified directors’ proposal to mortgage the St Louis Ron Mountain and Southern road to secure 200 million dollars in refunding bonds. Proceeds will cover outstanding debt and fund system improvements including extension work and a double tracking project from Texarkana to St Louis spanning nearly 500 miles.
The International Association of Chiefs of Police opened its annual convention in Toronto under Major Richard Sylvester of Washington. Heads of police from more than 200 metropolitan cities attend as the five day session begins with plans for a proposed international police bureau to serve as a clearing house for North American departments and cooperative work with other nations.
Des Moines July 9 Progressive Republicans will control the Republican State convention meeting in Des Moines. With the state ticket set in spring primaries the convening body will focus on nominating supreme court judges while the progressive sentiment may shape the platform.
Denton Texas July figures from the Tax Assessor show Penton County property valued at 200000 with total Denton county valuation reaching 18824999 dollars, up about 200900 from 1912.
The Republican progressives in the House planned a nationwide petition urging Taft to withdraw as the GOP nominee. After pushback and evasions, few supported the move and leaders shifted to regroup. Congressman Reese disclosed his Taft petition and denounced the plan, saying it relied on patriots for party unity. Insurgent leaders may reconvene in Washington to decide next steps.
Canyon Methodist Church announces a traditional camp meeting in Palo Duro Canyon from July 12 to 21. Held at Hutson North Ranch near Hoffmann school, the event emphasizes old-time camp life with Rev. F. M. Neal in charge and bans fishing hunting and picnicking to preserve a bygone camp experience.
Merritt Nay, owner of a 320 acre farm near Amarillo Texas, predicts a bright hog industry for the region. He moved from Illinois about two years ago and says the area has no hog sickness, good climate and water, and cheap feed with peanuts and alfalfa improving hog production.
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