20 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1912
Page
1
Over 1000 users in Denton County buy Singer sewing machines with installment payments of 2.00 dollars per month. Old machines are accepted as trade ins. Singer stores are described as present in every city and inviting visits to local outlets.
CP Turner, ex Texas and Pacific official now pursuing an urban line, met Denton and Chicago representatives here. He outlined plans for a Dallas to Denton interurban via Cement Irving Sanger and Gainesville, with options including Katy route or grapevine alignment depending on topography. Turner expected $100,600 stock backing and a full Denton meeting next Thursday to present a definite proposal.
The message from National Bank extols saving as a path to success for all ages. It asserts that even small deposits foster education, restraint, conscience, and self respect, shaping character and future achievement.
Greenville reports fifteen drowned as the Mississippi overflow reaches near Ue niot. Northwestern Mississippi floods maroon thousands of black and white residents trapped in trees, on rooftops, and in cotton gins. About 106 people, including men women and children, are hemmed in at a sawmill near Napanee and face drowning danger.
News from New Orleans reports worsening flood conditions across southeastern Arkansas northwestern Mississippi and northern Louisiana. Homes are destroyed and hundreds sheltered in emergency camps as dozens of towns flood and more communities face food shortages amid the most destructive flood in the lower valley's history.
In Portland Oregon and Omaha incomplete returns show Roosevelt favored by Roosevelt in Oregon primary with Clark as the Democratic choice. Early counts indicate Roosevelt leading in the state while Clark appears the Democratic preference in Nebraska.
G P Davis received a telegram Saturday from E A Gienn Texas manager for Champ Clark stating Clark carries Nebraska Wilson second Harmon third and urging Texas to get in the bandwagon.
Associated Press dispatches describe fighting late yesterday between federal and rebel forces at Escalon Chihuahua. A large battle is anticipated as reports filter in from Nuevo Laredo and surrounding areas.
Herman A. Wolfsohn recalls his voyage on the Allan liner Parisian months ago when it rushed to help the Titanic but could not reach in time. He says the ship hacked through ice fields near the Newfoundland banks and dodged bergs before returning from England.
The report recalls Capt. Smith and an officer crew plunging into danger as they attempted to rescue a child and keep pumps functioning, with the last moments describing their heroic effort and the engine room crew’s sacrifice.
James McGann, a Titanic survivor, describes two children on the bridge as the ship sank. Captain Smith saved a girl while Metiana helped a boy, with the girl lost. The Senate probe hastened to New York after a wireless intercept showed Ismay requested Cedric stop to repatriate Ismay and Titanic survivors to Europe.
The defense rests without calling Rev Norris as a witness. The defense opted not to place the defendant on the stand, ending a trial marked by surprise strategy changes and courtroom tense moments.
Fort Worth reports the Norris perjury trial nears a verdict with arguments to start Monday after a brief sur rebuttal. The state wrapped its rebuttal with three witnesses Dickinson Reeves and a Pinkerton detective testifying on Norris actions and the church incident.
New York April 20 reports that engineers remained at the pumps amid the sinking after the collision with an iceberg. They went down with the ship, demonstrating notable heroism during the disaster.
J Bruce Ismay announces that all six steamship lines controlled by his company must immediately install enough lifeboats and rafts for every passenger regardless of regulations of any nation not so requiring.
The Titanic disaster death toll is estimated at 1635 with exact numbers unknown. The ship struck an iceberg while traveling 21 knots and altered course 60 miles south to avoid danger. The Senate inquiry opened with testimony. accounts describe panic in steerage and crew actions during the evacuation.
April 20 expects fair conditions tonight and Sunday with cooler air arriving. No precipitation is reported as winds stay light and temperatures trend to comfortable levels.
The immigrants were detained after being brought to port in irons by the Carrathia. They faced possible return to sea as some aboard resisted. They were handed over to immigration authorities for deportation proceedings.
Negro pleads guilty to gaming and is fined ten dollars plus costs in county court. Ghene Lawson bonds forfeited and alias coping ordered. Judge Hoskins approves report on A E B Graham deceased estate inventory valued at 325 509.76 with net 7 099.43, noting one half of the community estate. Exes listed include Otis T Graham and Lace R Graham.
Br. Sophian of New York, managing expert, has returned to Dallas to complete experiments with vaccinating serum.
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