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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1909
Page
1
Civil war erupts in Constantinople as thousands of troops surround Parliament. The Sultan plans to flee amid deadly fears while citizens demand the grand vizier’s removal. authorities warn of an imminent massacre.
In Austin the House banking committee failed to secure a quorum and planned an afternoon session to discuss guaranty bills. The Senate adjourned to Thursday while the House met at 2 pm. The day saw numerous bank bills introduced and a move to address enrollment errors in the Board of Health bill. Memorial services were held for James B. Clark.
An early morning fire attack on the First National Bank building in Tulsa Oklahoma saturated the fourth floor with kerosene and fire. prompt fire department action prevented total destruction. Police pursue suspects in the incendiary act.
Houston police on April 13 arrested Richard Westhal for the murder of Jacob Gross an employee of the Southern Pacific. Gross was shot in the back of the head as he left the shops last night investigators believe a love rivalry over the same girl sparked the crime.
Judge Clem B. Potter issued an order for the sale of the Denton Street Car Company property. The sale is set for the first Tuesday in July and will include all company assets valued at $50,000 to $75,000 with liabilities stated at just over $40,900.
A called city council meeting will install two new officials from the recent election. Jim Goode will become city marshal and J L Mercers will serve as alderman Ward 1. Mayor Bates will appoint standing committees for the new year.
The city public schools board voted to hold a school election on the first Saturday in May to fill seats now held by C. F. Witherspoon, 3. H. Hoskins, W. C. Edwards and H. R. Groves. The meeting approved several accounts and routine business. Hon. Alvin C. Owsley will deliver diplomas at Commencement. about twenty-three graduates are expected.
Dallas Tex April 13. As president of the Baptist Pastors association Rev W C Lattimore was elected yesterday succeeding Rev J W Gillon who leaves Thursday for his new work in Memphis Tenn.
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