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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1910
Page
1
The House Committee votes to make a favorable report on the bill of lading measure. The action signals support for advancing the legislation through the chamber. The committee’s decision sets the stage for floor consideration and potential enactment pending further reviews.
In Austin on August 20 Governor Mooney signed six bills from the third called session. Four are local option measures. A House committee on common carriers met to report a fading measure delaying a railroads forgery duty. The bill would make railroads responsible if agents fail to diligently uncover forgery.
John A. Mobley says he will not contest the Senate’s refusal to confirm his appointment as assistant attorney general. He has vacated the office and plans to practice law in Austin unless appointed to another legal position. The comptroller may continue his salary per the attorney general’s ruling.
A J Nance serves as President with J R Christal as Vice President and J C Com Cashier. Directors include E F Bates A M Bush C A Williams A C Owsmge RK Christ J C Coit J M Inge and A J Nance.
The district court will convene on Monday to consider a large criminal and civil docket. The session will involve multiple cases across criminal and civil categories, with justices and clerks preparing for an extensive set of proceedings.
August term of district court begins Monday with a large civil and criminal docket. About thirty one divorce cases are listed as the term likely lasting no more than six weeks. Damages suits against the railroad include multiple actions. Grand jury convenes Monday afternoon. petit jury to report Tuesday morning.
The insurance and prison reform bills face likely failure due to intercessions between representatives and Senators and discontent with Campbell's administration claiming credit for the overall bill.
The governor yesterday signed six bills passed in the third call especially the disorderly house bill the search and seizure measure and the prescription bill. Local options measures were also approved. The San Antonio papers note bills reorganizing the Controller department were among the orders.
In San Antonio Texas on August 20 B Chapin faced habeas corpus in the Thirty seventh District Court over the murder of former State Ranger Oscar Rountree at Dan Breen's sale Thursday night. The State's attorney argued the killing is first degree murder and not bailable due to possible death penalty. the court held the application under advisement with a decision expected Monday.
Official weather bureau figures show Gatesville measuring 3 3 4 inches of rain, with Abilene at 1 3 4 inches, Corsicana near two inches, and Brady about one inch. Other locations reported similar heavy rainfall.
Galveston Aug 20 reports said Pettibone vice president and general manager of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe was about to resign A denial was issued by John J Keefe Pettibone in St Louis will leave for Galveston tonight
W J Bryan criticizes the Texas Democratic platform saying it shows unclear support for protection and would clash with national democracy. He contends insurgents within the Republican party align against Aldrichism while democratic stance risks endorsing protection.
In Dalhart Texas August 20 officials report flood damage on the Canadian River bridge near Tascosa is nearly repaired. Fort Worth and Denver railroad expects to run through trains over its own line tomorrow as crews finish repairs after a flood washout. Damage totals several thousand dollars and caused several days of delay.
A Dallas conference convenes at the Oriental hotel to raise funds and plan opposition to United States Senator J. W. Bailey. Geo. W. Riddell chairs the anti Bailey forces formed after the Galveston Democratic convention. Reporters were not admitted to the private meeting. Anti Bailey supporters from across Texas attend.
Rev. T. J. Simmons of this city announces his candidacy for chaplain of the Thirty-second Legislature’s next House. He reports strong support and nostalgia recalls Rev. John L. Lovejoy as the county’s only prior chaplain in earlier terms.
Railroads entering Wisconsin will stop supplying drinking cups on trains after September 1 due to local agitation against public drinking cups.
Weather tonight and Sunday in New Orleans and Texas shows partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures. Heavy rainfall totals include Abilene 1.74 inches and Waxahachie 2.24 inches, with other towns reporting lighter amounts. Phoenix, Arizona recorded the national high of 106 degrees.
Fort Worth Telephone company plans spending 200000 dollars on improvements as the first step in a fall campaign against Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone company. Directors will meet in September to map details. Citizens push for a ten percent reduction on prepaid monthly bills and draft a city ordinance similar to Dallas.
News from Sherman says H. Q. Palmer of Sulphur Springs was killed by a train in Helena Montana yesterday. His father living at Sulphur Springs was notified.
Commissioners agreed to pay pro rata for keeping the county part of the public square clean. Chairman Gurley was informed the work would be done at reasonable expense. The improved area has drawn favorable attention as city workers remove dirt and trash daily with business men aiding the cleanup.
In Claremore Oklahoma on August 20 the infant child of John Doyle was seated in a high chair at breakfast when a cup of coffee overturned scalding its arms and breast. Doctors report the injuries are serious.
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