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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1913

Page

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Straw Sailor Hats Offered In Various Styles

Ad pitches a sale of straw sailors with a claim hats will last at least 45 days longer. It touts four-bit wash and three for one dollar deals on 4-in-hands and related straw accessories.

The Saving Habit Pays Dividends on Past Efforts

A short editorial urges young people to start a savings account and develop the habit of regular deposits. It argues that the value lies not only in interest but in the lifelong discipline and financial dividends the habit yields.

The Denton County National Bank Officers and Directors

A historical notice listing bank officers and directors for The Denton County National Bank also known as The Accommodating Bank. President W. B. McClurkan. J. L. Blewett vice president. B. H. Deavenport cashier. R. M. Barns assistant cashier. D. R. Turner. W. J. McCray. J. F. Raley. G. H. Blewett.

The Denton County National Bank W. B. McClurkan J. L. Blewett B. H. Deavenport R. M. Barns D. R. Turner W. J. McCray J. F. Raley G. H. Blewett

Highland Park Well Delivers Strong Gas Flow at 2025 Feet

At 11 o'clock Friday night the Highland Park drill struck a robust gas flow, the pressure visible four to five feet above the casing. The gas remained strong through the night and into Saturday, delivering a coating of oil on the first bail-out and mud boiling with gas. Drilling reached 2,025 feet as work continued through a shale layer.

Highland Park

Allied peace terms would shrink Bulgaria’s coast

At the Bucharest peace conference the allies asked for a frontier extending east from the Struma through Rumelia to the Aegean Sea fifteen miles west of Dedearateh, giving Bulgaria a coast under thirty miles. Bulgaria would relinquish much of Roumania territory and pay indemnity as required by the allies.

London Alliees Bucharest Strum River Rumelia Aegean Sea Dedearateh Bulgaria Roumania

Rebels Want No Mediation

Secretary of State Bryan rejected any link between his request for a $100,000 appropriation to aid destitute Americans in Mexico and intervention. Officials view the move as a step in non intervention policy while the funds would aid evacuees feeling their lives are in danger.

Bryan Associated Press Dispatch Washington Bryan Today Mexico

Former Governor Brito Charged With Killing Soldiers

Manuel Castillo Brito, former Campeche governor, was arrested by federal authorities in New Orleans on murder and robbery charges. He admits killing two Huerta soldiers during the Madero overthrow after they allegedly slapped him with a sword and tried to arrest him.

Associated Press Dispatch New Orleans Manuel Castillo Brito Campeche Mexico Brito Huerta

Rebels refuse mediation in Mexican civil war

Eagle Pass August 1 Governor Carranza leader of the Constitutionalists says no mediation or peace proposals will be accepted. He vows to wage war until the usurper Huerta and his partisans are exterminated.

Eagle Pass Constitutionalists Carranza Huerta

70 Year Old Pedestrian Completes Long Walk

Edward Payson Weston completed a 1500 mile walk from New York City to Minneapolis. He began his trek on June 2 and finished on August 2 in Minneapolis, showing remarkable endurance for his seventy years.

Associated Press Dispatch Minneapolis

Ambassador Wilson Loses Pocketbook In Station Jam

Ambassador Wilson had his pocket picked of a purse containing 128 at the Pennsylvania station in New York last night. He was escorting two women friends to a train and suspects it was not a pickpocket seeking papers.

Associated Press Dispatch New York Ambassador Wilson Pennsylvania

Corn Up Seven Cents In Week on Drought Losses

An advance of two cents yesterday gave corn a seven cent rise for the week. Drouth across Kansas Oklahoma Missouri and Nebraska is blamed for a loss estimated at 200 to 300 million bushels in the last month.

Chicago Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Nebraska

Organized A. D. 1912 Bank Seeks Public Deposits

Organized A. D. 1912 forms to provide a safe depository for public funds and to conduct general banking business. They solicit a share of business and promise careful attention to accounts of any size.

A. D

Educational measures pass in Texas House

Liberal appropriations for educational institutions of Texas passed. Direct election of senators bill passed finally in house.

Texas

Wheeler Will File Contest Austin

August 2 House advances appropriation bills for educational institutions to engrossment as part of the legislative agenda.

Associated Press Dispatch Austin

Wheeler Files Contest On Senator Election

C A Wheeler left Texarkana for Austin to file a contest against Dr Oliver's election as Senator from the first district. Wheeler plans to pursue the challenge starting Monday in the state capital.

Associated Press Dispatch Texarkana C. A. Wheeler Austin Dr. Oliver

Wheeler files contest to Oliver election for First district

C A Wheeler of Texarkana will contest the election of Dr A C Oliver of Cass county to succeed Senator Vaughn in the First district. The move halted Senate seating and follows pressure over prison board confirmations. The piece notes broad partisan efforts, A and M board nominations, and a large House appropriation bill. It also mentions a penitentiary inquiry and bond repeal proposals.

Oliver Austin C. A. Wheeler Texarkana A. C. Oliver Cass County Vaughn Senate J. S. Williams Paris A. & M. Board House Wortham Senate Finance Committee Kennedy Administration Kirby Humphrey

Chinese Warships Bombard Wusung Forts Near Shanghai

Chinese government warships shelled the Wusung forts today. A vessel stood five miles off and fired a short bombardment then retired with no casualties reported. In a separate note, Gen Lung Chi-huang advances on Canton after securing Shi Chineg on the West River.

Associated Press Shanghai Canton Hong Kong Lung Chi-huang Kwang-Si Shi Chineg West River

Traveling salesman charged as Huerta spy in Matamoras

R. E. Grove a German citizen and Houston based traveling salesman was arrested in Matamoras on August 2 and charged with being a Huerta spy according to police reports from Brownsville.

Huerta Associated Press Dispatch Brownsville R. E. Grove Houston Matamoras

Billy Sunday Coming to Dallas

Evangelist Billy Sunday will conduct an eight weeks revival in Dallas starting January 4, 1945. The event marks a major religious campaign with Sunday touring to preach to local audiences and attract large crowds.

Billy Dallas Billy Sunday

Patterson Withdrawn by President. Parker Named Registrar

Gabe F. E. Parker, Choctaw Indian, named registrar of treasury in place of the withdrawn Patterson. Proposed protocol in Nicaragua abandoned amid criticism.

Gabe FE. Parker Registrar OF Treasury Nicaraagua

Patterson Nomination Withdrawn For Registrar Post

The President withdrew Adam E. Patterson’s nomination to the Registrar of the Treasury and named Gabe E. Parker, a Choctaw Indian of Oklahoma, in his place.

Associated Press Dispatch Washington President Adam E. Patterson Registrar of the Treasury Gabe E. Parker Oklahoma

Senate panel presses new Nicaragua treaty terms

The Senate foreign relations committee rejected the proposed U S protectorate protocol in the Nicaragua treaty and asked Secretary Bryan to submit a revised pact limited to canal route purchase and naval base concessions in the country.

Associated Press Dispatch Washington United States Bryan Senate Foreign Relations Bryant

Government to Loan $50 Million to Southern and Western Banks

The government plans to place 50 million dollars in large inland cities including New Orleans, Atlanta, St. Louis and Chicago with the provision that banks will pass favorable rates to country banks. The funds aim to support agricultural regions by channeling credit through big city banks.

Associated Press Dispatch Washington New Orleans Atlanta St. Louis Chicago

Owen says currency bill will aid country bankers

Chairman Owen of the Senate banking committee told country bankers the Glass Owen currency bill will boost typical banks profits by about three thousand dollars a year, compared with the present system.

Owen Associated Press Dispatch Washington Senate Banking Committee

Patterson Withdraws From Treasury Registrar Post

Washington August 2 Adam E Patterson an Oklahoma negro slated for Registrar of the Treasuryasked to withdraw his name. An American Indian from Oklahoma will receive the post. Patterson’s appointment was expected to provoke a fight during confirmation.

Washington Adam E. Patterson the Treasury Oklahoma Patterson

Manufacturers Ignore Senate Tariff Questions in August

Washington reports most U S manufacturers have not replied to 2 500 questions from the Senate Finance Committee on the impact of the Democratic tariff measure. Senator LaFollette noted only sixty six replies received, suggesting manufacturers are less apprehensive than their protests indicate.

Washington Senate Finance Committee LaFollette

Currency Bill Up Monday Move in House Banking Panel

Washington August 2 The Administration currency measure nears final action as the House Banking and Currency Committee completes its report to the Democratic caucus. The bill mirrors the Glass Owen McAdoo framework and preserves government control of the Federal Reserve Board as the central feature.

Washington House Banking and Currency Committee House Democratic Caucus Theaucus Glass Owen McAdoo Federal Reserve Board

Negro Homes Burned At Ennis

Thirteen houses occupied by Negro residents were destroyed by fire in Ennis on August 2, causing about 10000 dollars in losses. No victims or causes are stated in the readable portion.

Ennis Associated Press Dispatch

Jewel theft mystery unsolved at Narragansett Pier

A large team of detectives continues hunting for jewel thieves who stole jewelry totaling $250,000 at Narragansett Pier. The August 9 report notes the case remains unsolved and under active investigation.

Narragansett Pier RB. L

Police Still At Sea In Dallas Murder Mystery

August 2 Dallas reports the murder of Florence Brown remains unsolved as police admit failure after days of searching. Local crews have scoured other state areas without success, keeping investigators at a standstill.

Police Dallas Florence Brown

Terrific Rain Causes Damage Near Mt Calm

In Waco on August 2 heavy rain near Mt Calm produced about five inches of rainfall and strong winds. Two of Mrs Sam Nelsons sons at Delia were struck unconscious by lightning and a Black man on the Nelson place was knocked through a screen by a lightning strike.

Associated Press Dispatch Waco Mt. Calm Sam Nelson Delia Nelson Place

European nations skip exhibit at San Francisco fair 1915

Great Britain and Russia will have no exhibits at the 1915 San Francisco fair and Germany is likely to join. Germany will decide within a month, but the outlook remains doubtful.

San Francisco Great Britain Russia Germany

Drought Hits Kansas With Meager July Rainfall

Topeka August 2 report shows July rainfall at 1.55 inches, marking the second driest month in thirty years in Kansas.

Kansas Topeka

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Blum & Koch Williams Store W B McClurkan & Co Exchange National Denton, Texas Gov the First Guaranty State Bank North Side Square Guaranty Fund Bank Frederic C. Penfield Austria- Hungary Wilson American Press Association Denton and Vicinity Wheeler Wusung SECU Hart Schaffner & Marx Spero Michael & Sons Chambry Oxfords Alliancelce Factory B. Wh. Deavenport Singer Denton Denton County North Side Taliaferro Bros Shaw Studio West Side Square
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