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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1909
Page
1
New Orleans forecast partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with no significant precipitation expected. Winds light to moderate from varying directions. Highs and lows not specified in the brief weather note.
The receivership sale of the street car line and related properties was underway this afternoon as the Record and Chronicle went to press. Machinery at the power plant was sold for 2575 against an estimated 4000 to 5000, while street cars Nos 10 and 20 brought 400 and 0 respectively. R. J. Wilson bought multiple parcels including land in Highland addition for 4310 and notes for 231, with payments structured as one fifth cash and four fifths by August court term. Ed F Bates remains receiver and operator until sale clearance.
The Senate votes on the tariff conference report at 2 pm Thursday amid chaotic debate. Democrats resist the concurrent resolution to adjust boots and shoes duties to appease range senators. Culberson warns he will add free cotton bagging if the tariff resolution is moved.
Reports from McGregor say a 209-man mob roams the area in search of a Black suspect in the Miss Ida Pratt assault. Three Black residents named Smith Randall and Lockett remain jailed in Waco awaiting Miss Pratt’s recovery and possible identification.
Three African American men were arrested and jailed in Waco after the assault on Miss Ida Pratt near McGregor. Deputy Sheriff Waien moved the prisoners to an unseen location in a different county, with authorities declining to reveal where they were taken.
Sixty commercial secretaries attend the institute for city development in Texas at Fort Worth with more expected. Prof. E.B. Patterson of Chicago spoke on Commercial Clubs at the opening session. H. M. Haines of Galveston T. W. Larkin of Beaumont and Homer D. Wade of Stamford also on the program.
A dispatch reports posse locate Will Hendrix, Choctaw Indian who escaped from jail in Paris while under a life sentence for murder. He was found at his ranch near Ada, Oklahoma, and authorities expect his capture.
Three hundred Texas sheriffs and tax collectors gather in Galveston for the annual state convention with more arriving. Mayor Johnson delivers the welcome. Sheriff Ras Andrews of Beaumont replies. Lydia Kirk of Austin, daughter of founder John Kirk, receives a silver medal.
The text urges starting saving at home with a weekly deposit after an initial dollar. It emphasizes regular saving as the foundation and promises surprising results to early savers.
A bidder offers jet beads neckpieces pins collars and Dutch collars in a shipment. The items include jet necklaces belt pins and collar pins hailed as newly available and highly sought after by buyers.
The Big Store fills with staple merchandise for early fall shoppers. New Red Seal Ginghams in bookfold and Calico in desirable patterns. Percale suitings, moderate prices. Fall shoes arriving with low cut styles at close-out prices. Bargain counters loaded with lawns and batistes.
Dispatches report a light turnout in the state constitutional amendment election. Voters will decide on three measures: school district bonds, incorporation of towns with 5000 population under special charter, and taxation in school districts. Dallas seeks 875000 for bridges and a Trinity viaduct between Oak Cliff and Dallas.
Interest locally is almost nil and doubts arise about turnout in smaller polling boxes beyond officials. Few residents know an election is in progress and many are unsure of the amendments. Denton may see under 200 votes across the four boxes.
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