30 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1913
Page
1
A public notice urges readers to start saving a portion of earnings and open an account with the Exchange National Bank, advertised as the bank of safety and service. It touts over 2500 current patrons and invites new account openings to pursue prosperity.
A brief from the charity section notes an appeal for aid and cooperation. It emphasizes the need to guard against imposition by unworthy individuals and urges careful investigation before any donation or support is given.
British Home Office raids the headquarters of the Women's Social and Political Union and arrests leaders as part of a campaign to curb suffragette militant activity in London.
British home office raids the Women's Social and Political Union headquarters in London targeting violent outrages. Leaders arrested include General Flora Drummond and Annie Kenney on charges of conspiring to commit malicious damage. operation extended to Scotland Yard and the MoI.
Official reports from San Dimas say Mexican constitutionalists forced Americans to pay a ransom of 18000 pesos and confiscated their arms. Fear spreads among Americans in Mazatlan as Huerta forces fail to protect property. Federals under Gen. Lopez defeat rebels at El Pascado and advance on Monclova.
Serious rioting broke out at the International Harvester twine mills plant in Auburn N D this morning when strikers tried to stop workmen from entering. A pitched battle followed with militiamen using stones amid clashes and injuries reported.
In Rome on April 30 the Pope appeared in the audience chamber for the first time since his illness. Officials said his recovery is complete.
The Denton United Charity Association formed last November seeks more donations and citizen cooperation. The appeal, issued Tuesday by W B McClurkan W W Baxter and J N Raynor details a plan to fund and investigate aid, with two board members required to approve assistance and all gifts routed through the organization.
Refugees report rebel activity in the interior of the state delays Federal movement toward Chihuahua City. Federals cannot relieve the besieged city as they retreat from Parra amid fears of an assault by constitutionalist forces.
The cornerstone of the new SMU men's dormitory was laid in Dallas. Bishop Key of Sherman, senior among SMU conference clergy, officiated as prominent churchmen and laymen from the South and Texas attended the ceremony.
Austin report States that Gov Colquitt won a ruling restoring the Alamo while the Texas Supreme Court kept Daughters of the Republic as custodians The court said the governor's improvement plans do not alter their custodianship
In San Benito on April 30 transfer man T. B. Chatam shot his wife and died by suicide after the act. A divorce suit was pending.
Rev. R. A. Fitzgerald, county missionary of the Denton County Baptist association, was up town Wednesday for the first time in nearly a month. He had spent the period in a darkened room after catching contagion in his eyes while handling a troubled horse. His eyes remain weak but are improving rapidly.
Sec Bryan's advice disregarded as the alien land bill passes California Senate and legislature. Governor's signature appears likely, with party leaders noting strong support and timely action.
Sacramento reports the California Legislature passed and Gov. Johnson is expected to sign an anti alien land measure despite Secretary of State Bryan's advice. The Senate previously approved the bill signaling strong state action on land policy. A separate Washington scene notes Republican attempts to amend the Derwood tariff bill failed amid a heated exchange between Representatives Hardy and Hamilton.
The Interstate Commerce Commission appoints a five member board of engineers to develop and implement the physical valuation of railroads. The board includes R. A Thompson, linked to California and Texas valuation work, with Gov Colquitt proposing him as chairman of the State Irrigation commission.
Representative Vaughan of Texas introduced a bill to set internal revenue taxes on intoxicating liquors equal to the import duty. He estimates the move would raise about 180 million dollars annually for federal revenue.
Sacramento April 3. Possible amiable settlement may come through a substitute bill. After a conference between Secretary of State Bryan and legislators, the substitute passed prohibits any alien ineligible to U. S. citizenship from holding real property in California.
Flood waters from the Gibsons Landing crevasse north of Vidalia spread across Concordia parish. Refugees are moved by boat to Natchez and relief camps prepare as 5,000 residents are displaced and 20,000 more expected. two deaths reported.
Halletsville reports Florian Arsak hanged himself in a barn after kissing his wife and four children goodbye. Authorities say he appeared despondent before the act and his body was discovered this morning.
Texas man Tom Randolph, formerly of Sherman, was yesterday unanimously chosen president of the National Bank of Commerce, noted as the largest bank west of the Mississippi. Randolph began his banking career as a messenger for the M. and P. Bank at Sherman.
Proceedings opened in county court with Southern Land and Loan Co. of Pilot Point suing W. J. Sullivan of Brownwood over a real estate commission dispute. A jury including G. A. Farmer and others returned for the defendant. Ashlock versus McDaniel followed as attorneys sought outside-court compromise.
A revival at the First Christian church draws a large crowd with Rev. Mr. Boer preaching on The Mountain Peak of Faith. Six converts join by confession and one by statement, totaling twenty-nine since opening three days ago. Mr. Moody leads song services, with reinforcements nightly. Boen lectures tonight on The River Jordan as I Saw It.
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