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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1912
Page
1
District Attorney Whitman says three higher up figures in the big bank mail system include a lawyer a hotel proprietor and a police official. He notes two police inspectors profited and the scheme ran for over a year while calling confessions harmful gossip. Schepps rejects sensational Hot Springs reports as malicious.
At the San Antonio state convention, Colquitt forces clash with Ramsey allies over leadership. Thomas of Dallas challenges the process as delegates from Andrews to Hays vote for Colquitt delegations while Williams urges order amid heated exchanges.
Aug 13 dispatch from San Antonio describes a delayed platform framing for the state convention. Key planks include 9:30 p m saloon closing with city residency district bans, compulsory labor arbitration, election law revision, campaign contribution bans by corporations, prison reform, bonded warehouse, Confederate veteran pension tax, and broad endorsement of Woodrow Wilson.
In San Antonio on August 13 strong opposition to Gov Col quitt's early closing plan surfaced at a caucus of Col quitt supporters. Proponents of a 9:30 closing expected acquiescence, while opponents believed the stance would prevent an adverse vote on the proposition.
Texans gathered at Mansions Park at 10 a.m. with H. L. Smyer of Mart, president of the Texas club in Pike's Peak region, calling the event to order. A noon basket picnic followed by an afternoon program and a Molland band concert. Evening ball in the Mansions hotel sun parlors and an open air motion picture show with Texas scenes.
The Senate defeated an amendment to bar postal workers from joining secret outside groups during debate on the post office appropriation bill. A strike possibility was discussed as Senator LaFollette alleged his mail was rifled by officials seeking details of his probe.
Cleburne reports estimated damage from yesterday tank explosion at the Santa Fe shops at 250000 dollars. No further details on injuries released.
The WRATHER weather report from New Orleans indicates generally fair conditions for tonight and Tuesday with no significant storms or precipitation expected. Temperatures likely stay warm and humidity remains elevated.
J B McCullar a long time Denton resident and Texas lumber businessman died suddenly Monday afternoon at his home near the College of Industrial Arts. Indigestion aggravated by chronic stomach trouble ended his life after he returned from Sulphur Springs to regain health. Survived by his wife and seven children with two sons in charge of branch offices in Bridgeport and Paradise, funeral arrangements pending as relatives arrive.
Denton residents discuss a $25,000 prize for proving Fermat’s assertion that no two powers except squares sum to a power of the same degree. Dr E W Fritz submits a letter offering collaboration and evidence, citing past math tasks and a public offer. The Record and Chronicle notes scientific debate, referencing Fermat, Miller, and publications in Science and Archiv der Mathematik.
Rebels under Hermilo Ramez were defeated by Mexican Federals in a battle opposite Fort Hancock Texas. Five rebels were killed, several wounded, and nine men with eight wagons, families, guns, horses and ammo captured. Major Rice pursued gun runners in the Big Bend area. one American wounded and one rebel killed as about 50 000 rounds captured.
Senator Kenyon filed a resolution seeking a formal inquiry into how the Interstate Commerce Act operates. The Associated Press notes the move as a prompt for a broader review of rail and transportation regulation.
A quotation frames Mark Twain saying his bank book is the best of all his books. The adage urges readers to earn some, spend less, and maintain a savings pass book as a path to success.
An explosion in Auburn New York during Italian Assumption feast preparations killed five people. Two fireworks manufacturers a woman and three children died. A strange bomb was found among the ruins as authorities investigated the blast.
The first bale of cotton was marketed in Dallas today August 13 at 20 cents a pound with a $63 bonus. The sale marks the season's initial market activity and price.
Two Republican groups convene in Dallas to nominate state tickets and adjourn for afternoon sessions. Both factions proceed with parallel efforts as primary organizing events.
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