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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
1
The region experiences a ten to twelve degree drop from 114 yesterday to 102 today. Cool breezes ease the heat after a record high in Denton, aiding sleep and comfort though sun remains hot. Workers slow but continue tasks, with no reported prostrations across the county.
Fort Worth reports temperatures dropping from 112 to 80 as relief spreads with cooler air and no prostrations. Gainesville notes a 20 degree fall from 112 to 92 with cool west winds. Amarillo records general rains across the Panhandle bringing benefit to local interests.
Jacksonville Texas reports extreme heat with winds harming cotton as temperatures reach 112 degrees, worsening a crop already stressed by the drought and heat.
Dr. J A Hilliard formerly of Hughes Springs Texas died this morning in Waco from heat prostration suffered yesterday afternoon. He leaves a widow and one child as heat subsides in the area.
Senator Bailey arrives from Denison by interurban with R M Gano and Judge Poindexter to address the Col lin County Confederate and Old Settlers reunion in McKinney. A band and thousands greet him as he plans a family talk extending into politics with notes on his recent Congress course. He is slated to speak at 2 this afternoon.
Bob Hammond is held without bond in Fort Worth Texas awaiting grand jury action on a murder charge against Policeman W A Campbell. The district attorney plans to present the case Monday with Hammond claiming an alibi and bartender Tom Cleary testifying Hammond was at the Jockey Club with a shotgun before the killing.
In San Antonio Texas on August 19 officials report that butchers will close next Sunday and bakers will follow making it impossible to buy bread or meat on Sundays. Saloons had already shut and dry goods grocers soon will too.
In Amarillo Texas on August 19 contestants seeking to test the validity of Potter county local option election are expected to appear before Judge Hill this afternoon to file an application to proceed after former County Attorney Underwood, now a party to the suit, has received ten days notice.
New hair goods and new rats arrived this morning with prices from 25c to 50c. Special prices on men's and boys' suits and odd pants.
A call to begin saving immediately with a $1 initial deposit and weekly contributions. The message promises surprising results from steady, disciplined saving at home.
Intense heat across the South caused five deaths in three states including Memphis, Jackson, and Little Rock. Temperatures reached 105 degrees in Jackson and Natchez tied 105 with 115 in sun at 1:15 pm. Relief was limited as the dry air kept heat levels high and suffering intense in coastal cities like Shreveport.
Governor Campbell of Texas accepted the Lakes-to-Gulf Deep Waterways invitation and will travel with President Taft from St. Louis to New Orleans. He plans to arrive in St. Louis on October 23 for the voyage.
Adjutant General Newton announced Lieut. Clarence Test of the Texas rifle team set a world record in the Herrick match with a score of 221 at 90 900 and 1 000 yards.
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