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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1909
Page
1
In this town readers are told that the Saturday Evening Post issues advertised there are sold locally by a designated seller. The note emphasizes convenient access and ongoing availability for residents.
A newspaper notice advertises a thirty day free trial for Ocean Wave and Typhoon rotary washing machines. Customers may test the machines at home and pay only if they perform perfectly at the end of the trial period. The ad asks if the reader wants one sent out on trial.
In Austin the House debated the liquor traffic measure as Fitzhugh and Robertson faced changes. An attempted amendment replacing authors Robertson and Fitzhugh with Lee and Stratten was ruled out. The bill drew morning-long discussion, with engrossment by a 70 to 2 vote and attempts to fix adjournment times failing.
A promotional line urges forming savings accounts with A. J. Nance I. C. Colt and partners. It lists potential agents including J. R. Christal A. M. Bush E. F. Bates Co. A. Williams and others. The message promises future comfort through thrift and saving.
Special Counsel Bush sharply attacked the defense in a Tulsa fraud case tied to Gov Haskell alleging illicit land acquisition. He warned defense lawyers could be barred for false statements as indictments are challenged. Judge Stuart will hear the defense response as the day closes.
The big store features many fashionable wear items for Eastertide across all departments. Ladies are patronizing generously, and a stroll through the store aisles may help shoppers decide on ready to wear garments or fabrics.
Pretty Easter Hats Up to the present date sales in our Milinery Departments have smothered all previous records. This happy result has been brought about by the unusually large stock of bought right hats and the ridiculously low prices we are making on these fashionable gems. Come and see your Easter Hat.
Austin April 7 The arrival of H Bascom Thomas, re elected to the Senate after expulsion for lobby influence, is awaited with anxiety. Reported he will come tomorrow and many Senators expect him to revive charges that led to his expulsion.
In Austin on April 7 the governor announced he will push a measure by the legislature to relieve Fort Worth fire victims from state taxes. The bill would exempt homeowners only and comes as part of relief efforts after the disaster. In the same session the Senate fixed final adjournment for 5 o’clock next Saturday afternoon.
In the Texas House tensions rose over the Lee amendments to the Baskin McGregor liquor bill. Accusations flew with insults toward Canales as brewers accused of ingratitude for defeating tax rendition laws. The Schluter amendment passed then was replaced by the original proposal setting uniform license fees and washy beer saloons.
The Frank McCue case, charged with the 10 year old murder of Earl Mabry in Dallas, was sent to the jury in Judge Simmons court at 4 pm. The judge’s instructions took half an hour and jurors face the verdict. a previous trial ended in a hung jury. McCue’s parents and siblings were present for the charge.
San Antonio reporter notes a structural steel worker named Samuel McNeal fell four stories while swinging on a beam high above a hotel under construction. He sustained injuries likely fatal as rescue efforts followed the accident on April 7.
The Senate passed the home bill appropriating $40,000 and Alexander’s uniform ballot bill for prohibition elections after Cofer’s amendment applying general election laws to local option elections. Ray’s bill setting a $1,000 maximum permit fee for building and loan and other foreign companies also passed.
In Dallas on April 7 stockholders of the Katy railroad elected the same directors who then reappointed the current officers. President Joline attended the proceedings as the officials were renewed.
Mrs George Miles aged 102 dies in Cameron today from old age. Born in England she came to Texas forty years ago and was well known to many who helped build the state.
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