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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
1
The copy extols thrift and the habit of saving by showing money growth through principal and interest. It argues a savings fund ensures future security and a more varied life, urging readers to start a savings account today.
M E Zapp a 35 year old postal clerk and Shriners member leaped from a Dallas bridge into shallow Trinity River mud. He became stuck face down with feet in air for several minutes before suffocating. He left his hat and a card at the jump site. No motive is known.
Austin report says Frank M. Bralley will resign to head the University of Texas extension department. He will be succeeded by W. F. Doughty of Marlin with changes effective September 1.
T H Levees an Omaha Texas banker died at a Big Springs hotel this morning while traveling to California with his wife and daughter. The victim was en route with his family when he collapsed.
The New York Legislature convenes this afternoon to debate an impeachment resolution against Sulzer after a rapid morning session. Early reports suggest the executive faces a tough odds line as lawmakers align in the fight.
Albany August 12 lawmakers prepare for a late night impeachment vote after the Frawley committee report accuses Governor Sulzer of diverting campaign funds and other misconduct. Assembly votes 64 to 30 to consider the impeachment resolution in a bid to remove him from office.
Washington reports Paraguay became the twenty-eighth nation to accept Secretary Bryan's proposed peace plan today.
Sterling Morris aged 36 was shot and killed in Wichita Falls last night. E B Cox surrendered in connection with the fatal shooting. Both men are members of the local police force.
Oliver Wheeler election contest moves to Senate. Oliver's attorneys say no fraud charges, only illegitimateities at Oliver's home box.
A Texas House committee targets a 83 750 miscellaneous appropriation to refund an unused Grayson county malt liquor license. The Senate opens Wheeler election contest hearing with defense noting lack of fraud, arguing election law noncompliance makes votes at Douglasville illegal. Ben Cabell to be named Prison Commissioner vacation appointee.
Cable reports from Washington indicate Europe will support Huerta as provisional president in Mexico while Britain and other nations align with his stance. The line suggests a cautious international posture as the capital remains calm.
U S embassy in Mexico reports a peaceful Mexico City scene and officials hope foreign governments will back the U S position when Gov Lind presents the note. England already recognizes Huerta provisionally, signaling support for the American stance.
The Japanese government informed Mexico it will not receive Felix Diaz as a special envoy to thank Japan for its centennial participation. Diaz will be received only as a private individual when he arrives. He is due to sail from Vancouver on Wednesday.
Associated Press dispatch from Vancouver reports Felix Diaz stating his plan to travel to Japan despite unspecified obstacles. The remark signals ongoing travel ambitions amid uncertain circumstances.
Eagle Pass reports another detachment of constitutionalist troops has departed Piedras Negras and is marching downriver toward Nuevo Laredo, signaling continued movements in the border conflict.
Washington officials note relief after Foreign Minister Gamboa expressed faith in United States reasonableness and predicted that the Mexico tensions would soon be adjusted. The remark gave pleasure in diplomatic circles.
Boston August 12 Ernest Jaumsen a Russian newspaper man was ordered deported by U S immigration officials who call him highly undesirable He allegedly escaped Siberia after being sentenced for writing in support of a democratic government in Russia
Austin reports the governor submitted nine new subjects but again omitted liquor topics redistricting and the Katy compromise. He may send liquor and insurance later, while seeking a copy of the redistricting bill. Senate approved two appropriation bills and other measures as the House backed Humphrey penitentiary and Boys' Training School bills, with a conciliatory tone noted.
James A. Emery, chief representative of the National Association of Manufacturers, testified before a Senate committee and gave his version of Martin Mulhall's actions. He said Mulhall supplied bills and documents and gathered legislative information. Emery denied paying Mulhall but admitted to limited monthly payments to former House Chief Page McMichael, not exceeding twenty dollars.
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for a statement of condition from national banks for August 9. In Austin the state banks were asked to report their condition as of August 9, with the notices issued today.
Austin reports the school apportionment for the next scholastic year was set at seven dollars per capita, a rise of fifteen cents from last year. The decision was announced yesterday and affects funding for the upcoming term.
Dallas Aug 12 Sheriff Branden returned from Simner after investigating a possible clue in the Brown murder. He found nothing and there remains no lead to identify the killer.
Official dispatches say a camel corps of British native troops was ambushed by 2,000 Dervishes near Burao. Sixty British soldiers were killed or wounded, including two officers, as Mad Mullah followers reportedly march on.
A cat that bit the two young sons of Mr and Mrs A E Witherspoon on Sunday was not mad, according to a Pasteur Institute telegram from Austin. The head was sent for testing but showed no hydrophobia and the family was assured of no danger.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway must refund 2 million dollars in overcharges after the senate law was upheld. The ruling in Charleston West Virginia was announced on August 12. The order directs repayment to customers and affected shippers statewide.
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