02 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1912
Page
1
The session will not pass any public buildings bill now. A bill may be considered next session, including a potential public building for Denton. The writer, MO. H. Stephens, assures favorable consideration at the proper time and sends regards.
Local interest pushes for an omnibus federal building bill to fund a Denton post office. Senatorial influence is said to favor the Senate. the House seems unlikely to pass a similar measure this session. News notes ongoing efforts by Bailey and others to move the bill through.
Bloodhounds hunted Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards and picked up a new trail in the fancy gap area near Floyd Allen's home. Detectives followed up on information from residents reporting possible sightings in that section yesterday.
Governor Colquitt will begin his campaign for reelection at Sherman on either April 20 or April 27, with details debated in regional reports. Former Governor T M Campbell criticized the party’s stance, saying the machine has gone too far after the State Democratic Executive Committee refused a preferential presidential primary.
A Frisco No. 3 passenger train crossing the Ross creek bridge near Wagoner collapsed when the structure gave way. One mail clerk died and eighteen passengers were injured in the accident yesterday.
Memphis Tuesday morning readings show a flood crest at 11.9 feet, the highest on record. Local authorities warn of continued rises and urge precaution along the riverfront.
Associated Press dispatch from Memphis reports the Mississippi at 41.9 feet, the river’s highest level on record, with authorities saying the crest has not yet reached southern points while levees are being strengthened. A washout near Medon Tennessee caused damage and 2000 residents are homeless in Hickman.
In a Tarrant County case a defense team challenges an impartial trial claiming 18 unverified issues. They argue the wreck involved two demonymous defendants and seek a fair adjudication despite local proceedings.
A multiple incident report from Medon Tennessee details a fatal locomotive accident on the Illinois Central line where Supervisor Joseph Duboyser died and Engineer Robert Dorris is missing after the engine and caboose plunged into a washout. The event disrupted testing of the track with injuries to bystanders reported and rescue efforts ongoing. President Taft pledges a congressional message to secure a 500 0000 dollar levee appropriation while Des Moines flood conditions ease as the Des Moines river falls.
Fort Worth dispatch reports Judge Simmons overruled a request for a venue change allowing the trial to proceed and jury selection to begin this afternoon. The Norris defense contends grand jury prejudice and indictment validity while Norris is guarded by officers.
Associated Press dispatch from Kansas City reports both the Missouri and Kansas rivers are rising but expected to reach a crest and become stationary before night. Authorities monitor levels as residents brace for possible flooding.
The Associated Press dispatch from St Louis notes the Mississippi River is not moving today with the river described as stationary in the city on April 2.
Heavy rains send water levels up on the Tennessee Cumberland Ohio and Mississippi rivers and push residents from Huon to Columbus as levees bend under strain. Alarm spreads along Kentucky river corridors while communities brace for further flooding impacts.
Sherman reports twenty five small bridges washed out in Grayson county's southern part due to high water in small streams. Damage totals twenty thousand dollars.
Jefferson City Mo April 2 Taft leads in Missouri with 98 votes from 59 counties elected to the state convention while Roosevelt trails with 21 2. The results show Taft ahead in delegate support across the counties reported.
Tonight is fair with a probable frost overnight. Wednesday will be fair and warmer.
The House approved the wool bill 189 to 92 with 20 progressive Republicans voting yes and 2 Democrats Rucker of Colorado and Francis of Ohio voting no. Supporters say it will not cut revenue but save consumers about 50 million dollars yearly as Democrats push tariff revision plans pending Senate action.
The Interstate Commerce Commission secured a signal victory when the U S Supreme Court ruled the commission has authority to compel water lines to report intrastate as well as interstate business.
Col J F Wolters spoke to a large Ballinger gathering saying he would not practice law for corporations if he goes to the Senate. The candidate defended his independence amid audience questions on his political stance.
Jiminez Mexico April 2 The battle for Parral started this morning with General Villa defending the city with 400 men and General Campa leading rebels with about 800.
President Taft promised to take up with the War Department the protection of Del Rio citizens on the Texas border. Representative Garner of Texas carried letters and telegrams from town officials showing alarm over conditions.
President Madero announced in Congress that federal operations in Chihuahua will be continued aggressively. He ordered concentration of troops and artillery at Torreon as a step toward advancing the campaign, with 49 090 men reported under arms.
Washington dispatch reports that William J. Bryan will bolt the Democratic ticket if the president candidate and platform do not meet his demands. Western Senators are quoted that Bryan would leave if Harmon or Underwood is nominated in Baltimore. He reportedly regrets backing Parker in 1904 and says he would not endure a similar position again.
In LaFollette Louisiana on April 2 Clementine Barna a suspect described as a negress confessed to the Louisiana killings of black people and revealed clues that may fix the guilt for fifteen other murders in the region and in Texas attributed to a mysterious fake man.
London reports experts believe Captain Scott will reach the South Pole, if not already there, since news has not arrived since the announcement he was within 150 miles.
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