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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
1
The 15 year old son of M Beck living near Drop in this county was found unconscious with a bullet wound to the forehead beside a hay stack. He died at home early Wednesday morning. The coroner's verdict cites accidental causes. no motive or foul play is suspected.
In San Antonio on April 1, two boys James Valentine and Emmett Schaffner tried highway robbery after stealing a pistol and whiskey from Gonsher saloon. They attempted to rob the proprietor and a man near Pleasanton, aimed at Charles Banks, who escaped. They were arrested this morning returning in a buggy.
Judge T. M. Crooks a member of the First Texas legislature and a noted war veteran died in Sherman hospital after a long illness. A compatriot of Sam Houston he was a former Federal Judge in the Indian Territory and a well known North Texas citizen. He was born in Indiana and had lived in Denison for twenty years. Remains will be buried in Denison.
In Chihuahua Mexico the Temosahies rebel against tax collection and confiscation of property. They terrorized San Andreas, cut telegraph lines, and wounded several tax collectors. Two trainloads of troops have been dispatched to quell the uprising as officials claim they have the situation under control.
This ad urges readers to open a savings account now to build future funds with an initial deposit of one dollar. It emphasizes immediate action at the bank to begin accumulating money for future needs.
A tense standoff looms as federal and state authorities prepare for potential action amid competing jurisdictions. Officials warn of possible confrontations if enforcement actions escalate, while local leaders urge restraint and seek clear lines of responsibility.
In Muskogee Oklahoma on April 1 Col Hoffman reported Crazy Snake poised for formal surrender at Pierce as pursuit continues. Fragmentary word placed Snake headed toward Henryetta with thirteen arrests made. rain hindered both sides and fear of a government clash subsided.
A half Negro named Abe Grayson, said to be the captain of the Negro element of outlaw bands, was captured near Pierce in the Creek nation. Reports claim many Snake Indians and Blacks are allied with the outlaws, raising danger as militia arrests mount. Major Morgan notes 750 to 800 Blacks have drifted from Texas and the South, seen as troublesome.
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