Steamer Texas Sinks After Mine Strike Near Smyrna
Smyrna report says the Texas of Archipelago-American Steamship Co struck a mine at the gulf entrance and sank last night. One hundred forty aboard are reported drowned. the ship was flying the".
30 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1912
Page
1
Smyrna report says the Texas of Archipelago-American Steamship Co struck a mine at the gulf entrance and sank last night. One hundred forty aboard are reported drowned. the ship was flying the".
Dallas jurists judges Brooks and Greenwood make a strong plea in McKianey case on behalf of a New Jerseyman.
Judge M. M. Brooks and Hon. C. F. Greenwood spoke for Gov. Wilson in McKinney, denouncing Bailey and Clark on initiative and referendum while tying Harmon to free raw materials and criticizing the Clark Hearst backing amid a Dallas whiskey ring dispute.
Bailey directed sharp criticism at Wilson during a campaign event, focusing on policy gaps and leadership credibility. The remarks highlighted rival perspectives as voters weighed national and local implications ahead of the primary.
Senator Joseph W. Bailey addressed about 1000 at Harrison Theater in Denton on Monday. He urged support for Underwood and Clark while favoring Harmon to win, criticizing New Jersey Governor Wilson and warning against voting for candidates with “strange doctrines.” He praised Harmon's governorship and stressed Democratic unity in the presidential choice.
The Mackay Bennett reached Halifax harbor with 199 Titanic victims aboard including two women. 116 bodies were buried at sea as coffins lined the afterdeck. many were wrapped in life belts and found with belts and debris drifting for miles. Captain Larimer and Captain Roberts identified several notables among the dead.
Senate evidence shows Vice President Franklin of the International Marine company received four Western Union messages about the Titanic wreck twelve hours before public notice. Franklin denies attempting to hide the disaster and seeks all messages. Bruce Ismay testifies again to a Senate panel amid claims the White Star line knew of the wreck early. Louise Robinson sues White Star for damages over her husband’s death. Fort Worth reports Champ Clark forces claim Texas support as election day nears.
Boston reports Massachusetts votes today in a preferential presidential primary. Democratic hopefuls Clark and Wilson are contending while Roosevelt and Taft lead the Republican field. The spirited campaign between the last two had intensified and closed last night.
The state democratic convention told the Colorado delegation to back Champ Clark until he withdraws or is no longer a candidate. A motion to make Wilson the second choice was defeated 676 to 572.
Morris Sheppard said time is too limited for joint debates with Jake Wolters in Texarkana as he must focus on a systematic statewide campaign.
Col J F Wolters spoke to about 700 at Wichita Falls declaring prohibition not an issue in the senatorial race. He attacked Morris Sheppard for repudiating his Paris speech, stating Sheppard made the initiative referendum recall and free raw materials key issues first.
The bank announces continued customer accommodations aligned with prudent practices. It emphasizes reliability and steady service for clients in 1882 while maintaining fiscal soundness and responsible lending.
Gov Colquitt spoke to about 2000 people in Amarillo after an all day reception. He said appointments should be based on a man’s qualifications rather than his stance on liquor, and he followed the text of his opening address closely.
Associated Press dispatch from Wytheville Va reports Floyd Allen placed on trial after indictment for five murders. He will be first tried for the murder of Commonwealth Attorney Foster. The day focused on summoning venire men.
The Senate adopted the Culberson resolution calling for a full report on campaign contributions and expenditures in the national elections of 1994 and 1908.
El Paso on April 30 Mrs. John Leech filed for divorce from her husband who is serving life in prison for the killing of El Paso capitalist E. Kohlberg. Kohlberg had attempted to dispossess Leech of a leased building. Leech has been in prison six months.
Associated Press dispatch from Austin reports April 30 tax payments soaring as corporations rush to settle franchise taxes with a first morning total of one hundred thousand dollars.
Col Roosevelt quoted a telegram from former Cabinet Member Bona part noting Harvester trust discussed in the cabinet. He criticized Taft, saying the action was not compatible with the feedless kind of good intentions.
President Taft spent five hours at home in Washington before continuing to Savannah Georgia. The trip was part of a longer schedule announced today with Taft expected to address events in Georgia after his brief stay in the capital.
A pair of trucks ran off a box car about three miles south of Argyle on Monday night tearing up ties for a quarter mile. Night passenger trains delayed several hours after 1 am with freight trains also held up. The damaged box car was pulled into Argyle and repaired as crews worked through the night, with the flyer delayed until after 2 am Tuesday.
Apr 30. Jerry Stapleton, 27, was shot and killed Sunday night in Ennis. Coroner’s verdict names Mrs Lee Crawford, who lives next door, as the shooter. Authorities say Stapleton mistook the Crawford home for his own and entered the wrong yard. Crawford says she heard a man on her porch who refused to answer before she fired.
Unsettled conditions in New Orleans with showers and thunderstorms forecast tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures rise tonight with warmer conditions expected by Wednesday.
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