04 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
1
WIE has received early fall novelties shipped by buyers in the east. New colors and embroidery on Flaxon, Linen, and Crepe de chine arrive daily, with matching cuff options. Items include colored border handkerchiefs, small metal barrettes, and a new shield for dress and corset. Designers for September are in. request a Fashion sheet.
An editorial urges young people to start a savings account and build the habit of regular deposits. It argues the habit yields lifelong value beyond the interest earned, shaping prudent financial behavior for enduring benefit.
A bank issues a notice inviting customers to open or transfer accounts, promising prudent management and reliable service. The appeal emphasizes protection of deposits, steady growth, and fiduciary responsibility.
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders sharp reductions across all classifications with reform in practices, cutting aggregate express rates by 10 and totaling about 26 million dollars annually. Industry companies protest the ruling.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered reductions in express rates effective October 15, costing express firms about 26 million dollars annually and cutting their gross revenue by a noticeable share. The order also imposes notable reforms on company practices amid the loss of parcel post business.
Postmaster General Burleson announced an increase in parcel post weight limit from eleven to twenty pounds. He also said sharp reductions in rates will be implemented, effective August 45th.
Senator Myers a Democrat from Montana said in the Senate that the West does not fear the tariff bill. He argued the cry of discrimination against home interests, when translated, means we are not getting our share of the graft.
Washington reports official interest in Great Britain considering a major naval base in Bermuda. Authorities say Britain inquires about U S protection of Panama Canal routes and may seek to safeguard British shipping through the Isthmus, signaling a possible shift in western hemisphere naval policy and Monroe Doctrine stakes.
Superintendent J. W. Beaty announced the city schools will begin the 1913-14 term on September 8, the second Monday of September, instead of the first Monday, easing travel plans for patrons and students away for the summer.
In Glasgow on August 4 twenty four coal miners died in a fire at the Cadder colliery pit. One miner managed to escape the blaze.
Manford Cox and Miss Bertha Sanders were married Sunday at Krum. Cox, a young man from a prominent Ponder area family, is under bond on a seduction charge with Miss Sanders named as prosecuting witness.
Secretary Bryan today cancelled his chautauqua engagement in Kansas City for tomorrow night and other Kansas dates due to important business at the capital, preventing him from speaking at present.
President Wilson states there is neither possibility nor probability of intervention in Mexico and will publish an outline of intended policy later today.
Secretary Bryan announced the resignation of Henry Lane Wilson as Mexican Ambassador effective October 14. He said Wilson’s role early in the revolution made it impossible to represent the current administration. President Wilson stated that armed intervention in Mexico is neither possible nor probable and planned to outline policy soon.
Mexico City August 4 convention of the Catholic party for nominating candidates for president and vice president opens today. Pedro Lascurain former foreign minister under Madero is expected to lead the ticket.
Colquitt recalls Tittle and Brahan from the senate. Two nominees for penitentiary commissioners are withdrawn leaving only Cabell as the remaining candidate. Intentions of Colquitt not known.
Friction between Gen Mercedo the Chihuahua governor and Gen Pascual Orozco Jr. fuels fear of a wider revolt in Chihuahua and Mexico City. Villa strengthens with 1 200 reinforcements raising his force to 2 400. Diaz family planners reportedly meet in Los Angeles to organize a new revolution to install Felix Diaz as president.
Governor Colquitt today recalled the nominations of Prison Commissioners Brahan and Tittle sent to the Senate for confirmation. It is unclear if he will resubmit them later. The Senate was set to vote on August 14.
In Austin on August 4 the Senate set itself as a committee of the whole to examine the contest in the first district with all prohibitionists but Morrow voting for it. A motion to swear in Dr. A. C. Oliver of Cass County was offered but blocked by the absence of a received election certificate.
Austin August 4. With two weeks left in the called session, lawmakers face urgent prison reform decisions. The Governor seeks a Prison Board including Cabell Brahan and Tittle, while the Attorney General limits submissions to Cabell, prompting debate over accountability for confirmation votes.
Oklahoma Governor Lee Cruce returned from Kansas City and voided five pardons issued by Lieutenant Governor McAlester during Cruce's absence. He also told textbook firms to ignore McAlester actions. The move sparked a political sensation as Col. McAlester arrived home Sunday morning.
Dallas police will send two officers to Montague to review a man held on insanity charges who may have knowledge of the Florence Brown homicide. Montague officials say he wore bloodstained clothes and admitted visiting Dallas before the murder.
The Balkan states agreed on a three day extension of the armistice to seek reconciliation of differing claims among states.
In an affray at Krum Monday about noon R. H. Rhine was seriously stabbed by Dr. A. H. Knox president of the State bank. No details of the incident had been received by 3 o clock.
In China on August 4 the Southern provinces rebellion is nearly suppressed and independence declarations repealed. Canton artillerymen killed officers, looted the treasury, and marched on government offices. Fighting persists along the West River.
J. W. Koons of Sanger reported a barn fire at Will Moore’s two miles north of Sanger on Saturday night. Loss estimated between 1000 and 1200 dollars with little insurance. Koons noted recent baled millet piles and grain’s combustible condition as suspected causes of spontaneous combustion.
Weather Bureau forecasts cooler weather for most regions this week but the Gulf states are expected to endure continued extreme heat.
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