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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
1
New Orleans La April 30 Tonight fair and colder with frost Saturday fair Report notes frost expected overnight and cooler conditions across the area with improving weather by Saturday morning
A mob rushed the county jail in Marshall Texas at 2 a m and hanged Creole Mace Pie Hill and Mat Chase after they were indicted for firing on deputies and wounding officers during a raid. Authorities, surprised by the mob, had hoped for speedy trials Monday after a special grant jury session.
A Marshall Texas mob of 40 overpowered the jail, seized the keys, and escorted four black prisoners to Pope pasture where they were hanged. A photo of the bodies was taken before an undertaker removed them at 6 30. One ringleader shouted a defiant remark before being overpowered.
Denton real estate men will hold a special meeting at the city hall Saturday at 9 o'clock to organize a real estate men’s association and select members of the immigration committee to be appointed by the Chamber of Commerce. All real estate agents are expected to attend.
A promotional bank notice urges starting a savings account to prepare for unexpected sickness loss or debt. It promotes weekly deposits as small, steady protection against financial hardship and urges immediate action.
Exchange National Bank announces officers including A. J. Nance as president J. R. Christal as vice president J. C. Coit as cashier and R. L. Bass as assistant cashier. Directors listed include A. J. Nance J. C. Coit J. R. Christal A. M. Bush E. F. Bates A. Williams A. C. Owsley Dr. J. M. Inge and R. L. Bass.
In Austin on April 36, House members plan an amendment to the general appropriation bill diverting over a million dollars from the Waters-Pierce fine to pay the state debt due July 1. Gaines urges debt clearance and halting interest. The Alexander bank guaranty bill, passed by the Senate, is expected to be amended in the House by Cureton and allies. The governor declined to state his stance on signing the Senate measure.
The Texas Senate approved a bank guaranty bill with no dissent, though the House differed on preference. The measure, attributed to Alexander and Terrell, blends features from several prior bills and would require state banks to guarantee deposits under either a mutual assessment or individual bonds by January 1, 1910. The banking board would include the Governor and four high officials, and a conference committee is anticipated to decide final provisions.
The Chamber of Commerce elected C. E. Scruggs secretary at 50 cents a day? no, $50 a month. He will provide a stenographer and be supervised by the president and board. The secretary will start May 1 to collect dues totaling around 200 dollars. Precinct No 1 plans an active membership drive aiming to reach six to seven hundred members.
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