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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1913
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription terms from one month to one year with advance payments and includes a call for correcting erroneous reflections about any firm individual or corporation in the Record and Chronicle columns. It invites readers to contact the publishers to request corrections.
Denton shows deposits topping one and a quarter million dollars as new confidence drives rapid building. The Home Committee plans temporary housing for visiting guests during the Normal home-coming and C I A events. The Katy announces a new double daily Denton Dallas train schedule improving travel for Denton Lewisville Corinth and surrounding communities.
An advertisement touts Vinci cod liver and iron tonic as a cure for tired, weak, and delicate children, promising restored appetite, flesh, and healthy blood. A testimonial from Mary Lang of Altoona credits improved strength after use. The dealer M Curtin offers a money-back guarantee if results aren’t achieved and notes Saxo Salve for skin issues.
Judge Spencer outlines insanity defense and jury options as days creep toward verdict. Trial details include murder degrees and manslaughter charges with legal instructions on sanity presumption and right versus wrong. Civil docket notes record divorces partitions and probate filings to close the item.
A brief note describes plenty of coal and a large stove at the Princess, indicating preparations or supplies for heating or cooking in the venue.
Associated Press dispatch from El Paso reports Pancho Villa leading a train raid on the Mexican Northeastern railroad. The attack yielded $75,000 in silver bullion taken from a passenger train. passengers were not harmed.
A major Majestic circuit performance plays at the Princess today bringing spectators and excitement to the venue. The show features acclaimed acts and grand spectacle for local theatregoers.
Memphis reporting Mississippi levees hold though the Wilson break has penetrated farther into Arkansas than last year. Eastern Arkansas may see wide overflow up to thirty miles inland. A separate AP dispatch from London notes Sir Strait Montagnue Samuel resigns from Parliament after his banking firm becomes a purchasing agent for the Indian government.
Washington reports free wool and free sugar as major obstacles to Democrat unity. House opposition grows, with a near- insurmountable challenge possible in committee. Senate support seems fragile due to a slim majority and potential defections from four Democratic senators.
The Interstate Commerce Commission rules Southwestern lines’ increased freight rates to Texas as unreasonable and discriminatory in the Texas common point case. It requires narrowing the common point territory with fairness, denies Amarillo expansion, but orders parity with Texas rates on key commodities. The decision aims to provide relief to Texas shippers.
Austin April 11-The State Treasurer Edwards states the Texas ad valorem tax rate must be increased from 10 cents per hundred dollars.
In a store demonstration at Wilson Hanns, George Washington coffee is shown as the finest pure coffee. It brews instantly in the cup with less than a spoonful of coffee and boiling water. Phone Ras hath to obtain this coffee.
The major leagues launched the 1913 season with results across Texas, Southern, and American and National circuits. Texas results include Dallas 4 Waco 1, Austin 4 Fort Worth 2, Beaumont 1, Galveston 0, San Antonio 6 Houston 1. American games saw St Louis 3 Detroit 1 and Boston 9 Cleveland Chicago rain. National League action had Boston 8 New York 9, Brooklyn 11 Philadelphia 3, and rain delaying St Louis Chicago and Pittsburgh Cincinnati. Southern matches included New Orleans 5 Mobile 4, Atlanta 6 Chattanooga, with Nashville Birmingham and Memphis Montgomery rained out.
Gov Col quitt told Controller Lane he would approve the 9 30 saloon closing bill despite errors. Attorney General Loney said intent governs, but Lane said he would enforce the law to the letter, likely stopping license renewals for every saloonman in the state.
The Princess offers the largest batch of amusement items yet priced at a dime each. The sale includes a wide range of small entertainments attracting bargain seekers and collectors alike. Local shoppers report brisk early turnout and motivated crowds.
Local item covers crop updates in Corinth including fine wheat and oats, good corn stands, planned peanut acreage, visits from G H Patterson and F A Bennett, school progress under Prof Henson, and May decoration services at Swisher cemetery. Also pope rumor, religious meetings, and Denton barred doors sermon.
Mr Burgoon of Dallas moved to the Yarnell place. Mr and Mrs R B Dobbins returned from Howe. Mr and Mrs J W Stuart visited Denton. New lights installed at the Baptist church. Mrs Frank Vickery died Friday after tuberculosis. Funeral Saturday at home. Rev Griffith of Denton officiated. Interment in Little Elm cemetery. J Gamblin went to Denton. Miss Lucile Dobbins attended services at Howe. Will Meadows has the measles.
Two sailors from the US cruiser California were killed and three wounded in a fracas at Mazatlan on Wednesday. Mexican police reportedly suffered one or two injuries as Admiral Cowles investigates and suggests Americans were not the aggressors.
G. W. Elbert offers 10 cents per pound for hens rushed in at once, with payment on delivery.
A brief note announces The Monkey Man performing at The Princess venue today with details limited to timing and location.
George P Richardson longtime editor of the Daily Herald died suddenly this morning after a two day illness. He had planned to treat his children by visiting the Princess today and was remarking about Otato chips in a fresh shipment.
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