10 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
1
The Mexican ambassador in Washington denies reports that the Madero government is bankrupt and says the treasury holds 22 556 000 in reserve. Federal forces attacked a Zapatista stronghold with artillery, with about 500 rebels reported killed and three officers and forty men killed or wounded.
Peters troops recaptured the important commercial town of Jojutla in Morelos, taken two days earlier by Zapatista forces. City of Mexico reports the action as a key setback for the rebel positions.
Border guards in the service of Madero were ambushed near Langtry Texas by about fifty rebels from Orozoco's forces. Nearly a score were killed in the clash that occurred yesterday.
The Belton pastors association on April 10 adopted a resolution forbidding marriages to divorced individuals unless the divorce was for the one faith-relevant reason. The move reflects a stricter stance on divorce within the religious community.
City marshal testifies about discovery after church blaze. He details conditions, findings, and actions taken at the scene, outlining investigation steps and immediate hazards found during the fire response.
Fire Marshal Peninger testified he found a torn half of a paper in Norris's coat pocket matching an anonymous letter the defendant denied writing. Clarence Ousley identified the letters as those from the grand jury indictment for perjury. Norris to take stand as defense begins.
Director Youngblood of the Texas Farm Experimental Stations urged co operation with Supt Buell and the Chamber of Commerce to prepare a Denton county farm exhibit for the Farmers Congress at College Station July 28 to 30. He notes 157 wheat varieties at the local station could showcase cereals. The chamber plans early action to arrange the display.
An old saying extols the value of a bank account as a reliable friend. The message urges prudent saving and steady funds as a trusted support in life.
The 1910 census lists Benton County population at 31 258 up from 28 318 in 1900 an increase of just over ten percent. Bank customers at Exchange National Bank have more than doubled to over two thousand with resources exceeding 600 000 dollars.
A Lewisville man has won a road building contract in the Lewisville district. The successful bidder was Cobb Hipper, credited with securing the project amid district bidding for public works.
Flooding tests Vicksburg as levees hold firm despite rising river levels. Reports note minor breaks in levers slow repairs delaying arrival of the plois crest there.
All night vigil by anxious residents saw levees hold as a new break in upper river levees at Golden Lake delayed flood crest. Greenville Mississippi, a critical danger point, benefits as women in Luxora Arkansas used muslin to fill sandbags and save the town.
Six bids were received for road work in the Lewisville road district. E. Cobb of Lenaville won with 6200 per mile for rock macadam and 2395 per mile for gravel. The project may total 28 to 30 miles with a 75000 bond and a 280 day completion timeline.
A congressional commission to devise nationwide drainage plans was predicted today at the National Drainage Congress in New Orleans during its annual convention.
Associated Press dispatch from Memphis Tennessee reports two hundred men in the Wyannoke area in Arkansas are danger of drowning as launches prioritize saving women and children at danger points.
The Court of Criminal Appeals granted a request to send Leon Martinez, a Mexican youth under a death sentence, to the United States Supreme Court. He is accused of killing Miss Emma Brown near Pecos last June, and his attorneys argue he is under the legal hanging age.
Fairbanks Times reports another climb attempt on Mount McKinley failed returning to base. The expedition notes Dr. Frederick A. Cook claims to have reached the summit.
Brown county farmer George Brown was given a life sentence for the murder of his wife near Brownwood. The verdict was delivered today in Ballinger with the defendant showing no emotion. A notice of appeal was filed after the ruling.
In Chicago and Greensburg reports Roosevelt defeats Taft while Clark beats Wilson in Illinois presidential primaries. Cannon wins renomination to Congress as Lorimer allies lag. Cullom contest tight with Sherman. La Follette gains little support amid incomplete returns.
Hon Ben F. Looney announced his bid for Attorney General to succeed Jewell P Lightfoot in Nashville. On April 10 Senator Duncan A. Fletcher of Florida was elected president of the Southern Commercial Congress.
Weather report from New Orleans on April 10 indicates showers tonight or Thursday followed by warmer conditions. Residents should prepare for wet conditions and rising temperatures into the next day.
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