Opening of District Court August Term Monday
District Court readies for the August term with no jury summoned for the first week. Non jury cases will be taken up. new revolving chairs will be welcome for jurors.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
1
Jury to Open Nonjury Term with Comforts in Sixteenth District
The Sixteenth District court prepares an eight week August term with no jurors the first week as Judge Spencer adopts a non jury docket. Jurors will later hear cases while a dozen revolving chairs are provided in the jury box. Sheriffs force has summoned jurors for the remaining weeks. Grand jurors list has been published. Judge Spencer is expected to arrive by Sunday for an 9 o'clock opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth District Court
Spencer
Sheriffs Force
L C Martin Transfers Property to G F Smith in Krum Lot
L C Martin and wife convey lot 6 of block 11 in Krum to G F Smith for 600 dollars. Misses Gussie and Emma Rucker transfer lots 13 14 16 and 17 of (incomplete) to BE M Rucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Martin
G .F. Smith
Krum
Gussie
Emma Rucker
BE. M. Rucker
Marriage Records for Krum and Pilot Point
Block 12 of Krum lists marriage records including J L Geartin to Emmie Foreman both colored of Pilot Point and M F Pippin to Miss Jennie Melton of Pilot Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Geartin
Emmie Foreman
Pilot Point
M. F. Pippin
Jennie Melton
Births in Sanger Reported for July and May
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cotton welcomed a boy in Sanger on July 26. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Dyess reported a boy in Sanger on July 41. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Eckles had a boy on July 9. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Payne had a girl on July 9. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Vaughn listed a boy in Sang er on May 15. Mr. and Mrs. C. Garrison announced a girl in Sanger on August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Cotton
Sanger
B. C. Dyess
J. M. Eckles
G. W. Payne
Charley Vaughn
C. Garrison
Sugar schedule battle ends with Democratic defeats in Senate
In Washington on August 20 the sugar schedule clash within the Democratic tariff bill concluded with Bristow's substitute failing 39 to 34 and Gallinger's motion to strike free sugar after 1916 defeated 37 to 35 as several Democrats were away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senator Bristow
Gallinger
Death Toll From California Disaster Hits 32
Thirty seven of the ship California survivors sailed for Seattle while seven remain hospitalized in Juneau Alaska. Officials now believe the death list will not exceed thirty two, as the disaster are assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Juneau
Alaska
Seattle
Exchange National Bank Promotes Service Through Customer Count
The Exchange National Bank emphasizes safety and service reflected by its large customer base of over 2,500 regular patrons and resources exceeding $750,000. New accounts solicited. Officers include A. J. Nance president J. C. Coit cashier J. Kr Christal vice president E. D. Curtis assistant cashier and board members Ed Bates J. H. Paine A. C. Owsey Dr. J. M. Inge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Nance
J. C. Coit
J. KR. Christal
E. D. Curtis
ED F. Bates
J. H. Paine
A. C. Owsley
J. M. Inge
Denton Area Weather Forecast Report
Weather forecast for Denton and Vicinity calls for tonight and Thursday generally fair. Tuesday temperatures ranged from 69 to 99 degrees with a high of 99 and a low around 69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ieRe
Denton
Prison Commission May Hold On 10 Jobs
The prison commission intends to retain ten positions despite the failure to confirm appointees. The penitentiary board will keep places vacant until successors are named, a move that could trigger legal challenges over the continued hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prison Commission
Austin special session ends as prison officials remain in charge
The Texas Legislature adjourned the special session at 2 45 this morning. Although the prison commissioners were not confirmed by the Senate, they retain control of the prison system under the constitution until successors are appointed. The commission may pursue a legal challenge to their positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Austin
Senate
Thaw Money to Aid Deportation Prevention Defense
Counsel for the Slayer of Stan Ford White, who escaped from Matteawan, arrives in Sher Brooke and is tentatively secured for defense by alienist experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford White
Many Bills Passed and Defeated in Texas Extra Session
The Texas extra legislative session adjourned after a flurry of action. Governor vetoed parts of the judicial appropriation bill and trimmed $20,000 of witness pay. Several bills died on the calendar, including bonds for University and A&M and the penitentiary commission slate. The total two year appropriation reached 15 million plus, with 54 topics considered and 31 general and 34 local bills enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University
Senate
Webb
Thaw in Canada as legal fight over deportation begins
Sherbrooke reports Harry K Thaw detained after arrest near Coaticook as lawyers plan a vigorous challenge to his deportation as an undesirable alien. An alienist may test his sanity while Canadian authorities prep extradition warrants, with Dutchess County DA prepared to press bribery charges if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
Canada
Detroit
Jack Johnson
United States
Dutchess County
Second Bale of Denton County Cotton Reaches Market
Luther Wills brought in the second Denton county cotton bale weighing 442 pounds at 1 1/8 cents per pound. A $15 premium plus 864.17 1 4c total price were paid to buyer W. B. McClurkan. The third bale was expected. a farmer from eastern county planned to deliver later in the day with a $10 premium offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
Luther Wills
W. B. McClurkan
Wilbarger County Votes Dry By Wide Margin
Vernon Aug 20 Wilbarger county decided to remain dry by a 24 vote margin after an intense election. One ballot box reported did not affect the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
Vernon
Mexico Notifies Legations Conference Between Huerta and Lind
The government informs legations of a cordial conference between Huerta and Lind, denies that Minister Urrétia delivered an ultimatum to the United States, and says Washington is puzzled but will sit tight awaiting further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Huerta
Lindis
Urretia
United States
Washington
United States Keeps Stance on Mexican Regime and Elections
Washington reports the U S government will not recognize Huerta without a constitutional election. If final rejection occurs Washington may adopt non interference policy, halt arms shipments, and withdraw Americans, though some officials urge drastic measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
United States
John Lind
Huerta
Huerta Government Confirms Ongoing Talks With U S
The Huerta government sent a note to foreign legations saying negotiations between John Lind for the United States and President Huerta continue in a cordial manner. The note denied that Minister Urretia delivered any ultimatum to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Huerta
John Lind
United States
Urretia
Senate Refrains From Discussion of Mexican Situation
Senate shows reluctance to debate Mexican affairs as Penrose and Poindexter resolutions for information linger without action. The stalemate keeps the matter in limbo as the chamber avoids formal discussion today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mexico
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Penrose
Washington Hopeful on Mexican Affair Amid Talks
Washington officials, hopeful yet puzzled, awaited Huerta's full reply to Lind after cordial talks. Huerta’s note rejecting foreign mediation stressed Mexican pride, while negotiations with Lind continued, raising cautious optimism for a tangible outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Huerta
John Lind
Lind
United States
Mr. Lind
Treasury funds to aid crop movements arrive in south
Secretary McAdoo announced the first deposits of the government's fifty nine million dollar fund to assist crop movements will be sent to the Southern states in August and September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
McAdoo
Carranza Reports on Torreon Battle
Carranza's official communication from Eagle Pass dated August 8 reports 300 constitutionalists and 300 federals killed in the Torreon fight. General Cheche Campos, suspected of deserting, was shot after offering services. two other generals and a colonel implicated in the plot were executed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Torreon
Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Cheche Campos
Federals
Eervices
Campos
Alabama Girl Fires Into Her Own Breast
Miss Sissie Taylor of Brewton Alabama visited her uncle and fired a shotgun into her breast in a bathroom. She died instantly. The motive for the act is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Sissie Taylor
Associated Press Dispatch
Beaumont
Brewton
Ala
Disguised Suspect Lee Johnson Taken to Austin Jail
Lee Johnson, a Black person who fatally wounded Dr. Augustus Maverick of San Antonio and injured Linda Outolier, was disguised as a woman and spirited from San Antonio to Austin to escape mob violence, arriving at the jail amid tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Austin
Lee Johnson
Augustus Maverick
San Antonio
Linda Outolier
Cotton Prices Climb On Weather Woes Across Belt
Deterioration in the cotton crop due to unfavorable weather across the western half of the belt triggers sharp price gains this week. Oklahoma and Texas crops are weak with reports of short yields in West Texas and Abilene indicating ten acres per bale. Local traders hope for soaking rain to aid the crop, while forecasts remain generally fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Texas
West Texas
Abilene
Weather Bureau
Boll worms at work despite dry weather across county
Reports of boll worms damaging cotton persist despite unusually dry conditions. D. M. Beauchamp of Navo noted worm activity easing in his area, while Mr. Ratliff from west of Krum said damage in his community was becoming serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Beauchamp
Navo
Ratliff
Krum
Briscoe and Floyd counties in good shape says W H Rucker
Mr and Mrs W H Rucker visited relatives in Briscoe and Floyd counties reporting crops in those counties very good yet noting severe conditions elsewhere. He described widespread drought between Vernon and Quanah with many acres bare of green vegetation and crops damaged by grasshoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briscoe
Floyd
W. H. Rucker
Briscoe County
Floyd County
Briscoe and
Girl Saves Baby Brother From Poison Bottle
The 7 year old daughter of J L Simms on McKinney road risked severe acid burns to save her 2 year old brother after he uncorked a bottle of ecar bolic acid. The bottle broke, injuring both children but neither seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Simms
McKinney Road
Missouri citizens rally for road work drive
Thousands answer Governor Major's call in Missouri to donate three days to road improvements. The governor himself joined in, wearing overalls and operating a road grader as part of the mass effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas City
Missouri
Major
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R. W. Brahan
Louis Tittle
J. Sheb Williams
A. & M. College
House
Tarver
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Coatiecook
Harry K. Thaw
Mitchell Thompson
Roger Thompson
L. Wills
W. T. Johnson
A. PD. Turner
L. H. Schweer
H. F. Schweer
W. F. Weedward
Ass’t
Jeck Christal
Treasury
Maverick
the First Guaranty State Bank
North Side Square
J. P. Blount
M. L. Martin
Yvice-Pres
J. A. Rhoades
W. E. Smoot
Cashier
G. Yeatts
R. L. Leach
J. M. Evans
W. D. Butler
W. N. Yerby
Guaranty Fund Bank
Express
Texas- Oklahoma League
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FOX Typewriter
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Taliaferro Bros
Baby
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