Denton County National Bank Ad Promotes Ready Cash
An old bank advertisement urges readers to open a bank account for safety security and strength. It names W. B. McClurkan as president J. L. Blewett as vice president B. H. Deavenport as cashier and lists several assistant cashiers and directors. It emphasizes ready money for opportunity and invites new accounts.
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W. B. McClurkan
J. L. Blewett
B. H. Deavenport
R. M. Barns
T. Cashier
D. R. Turner
W. J. McCray
J. F. Raley
G. H. Blewett
Two New Teachers Added at North Texas Normal College
President Bruce announced two new teachers for the coming year at the North Texas Normal College Miss Rosalie Rathbone of Denton and J W Pender of Paris. Rathbone joins Home Economics with Miss Shaffer teaching domestic arts after two years at Conroe High School. Pender leads a new department combining Physiology and Physical Geography from Science and Civics from History.
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Bruce
North Texas Normal
Rosalie Rathbone
Denton
J. W. Pender
Paris
Miss Rathbone
Miss Shaffer
College of Industrial Arts
Conree High School
Pender
Paris High School
pennant race in 1913 world series nears conclusion
New York and Philadelphia fans prepare for decisive games to crown the 1913 world champions as the pennant races in both major leagues near completion. The New York National team and the Philadelphia Athletics appear unable to be headed.
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New York
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Athletics
Bank Seeks New Customers With $750000 Resources
The Exchange National Bank notes the SAFETY and SERVICE it provides are shown by 2500 plus regular customers and over $750000 in resources. New accounts solicited.
Bank Officers and Directors Listing
A list of officers and directors includes A. J. Nance as President J. C. Coit as Cashier J. R. Christal as Vice-President E. D. Curtis as Assistant Cashier along with Ed Bates J H Paine A C Ow sley and Dr J M Inge among others.
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A. J. Nance
J. C. Coit
J. R. Christal
E. D. Curtis
ED F. Bates
J. H. Paine
A. C. Owsley
J. M. Inge
Indictment Bid Targets Murphy Levy and Frawley
A friend of Sulzer seeks indictments for Murphy including Assemblyman Levy and Senator Frawley on charges of conspiracy to unseat the governor. Judge Arnold also asks for indictments against the same party for similar alleged acts.
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Sulzer
Murphy ET AL
Arnold
Murphy
Assemblyman Levy
Senator Frawley
Albany-Affair Claims Money Used Freely in Sulzer Plot
Albany lawyer L. F. Arnold filed indictments against Charles F. Murphy Aaron Levy and Senator James J. Frawley accusing a conspiracy to oust Governor Sul zer. Arnold said money was used freely and ten informants visited his office last Saturday to share details, calling the matter a fiendish crime.
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Associated Press
Dispatch
New York
Charles F. Murphy
Aaron J. Levy
Assembly
James J. Frawley
Albany
L. F. Arnold
Wm. Sulzer
Arnold
Sulzer
Sulzer Allies Plan Conspiracy Charge as Counterattack
In New York on August 25, Sulzer supporters say they will seek indictments against several legislators active in his impeachment and against high Tammany Hall figures not tied to the Legislature. A criminal conspiracy charge is cited as Sulzer's counter move, with volunteers gathering evidence for ten days. Glynn supporters call the plan ineffective.
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New York
Gov
Sulzer
Tammany Hall
Glynn
Bulgarians Starve and Massacre Turkish Prisoners
Pierre Loti reports from Constantinople via the Daily Telegraph that thousands of Turkish prisoners are kept on an island and left to starve, with survivors then murdered. He claims Thrace has become a desert due to Bulgarian actions and condemns the atrocity.
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London
Pierre Loti
Daily Telegraph
Constantinople
Thrace
Mexican Situation Message Planned Within 48 Hours
President to deliver a message within 48 hours if the Huerta government does not alter its stance promptly. The move follows tension over the Mexican situation and signals a formal diplomatic address.
Wilson warns Huerta on Mexico crisis read to Congress
President Wilson said he would address Congress tomorrow unless Huerta’s government shifts its stance within twenty four hours. The message is prepared in kind terms, reflecting that a small group controls the Mexican situation and urging change.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Huerta
Congress
Wide Backing for U.S. Mexican Settlement Plan
A broad regional show of support for U S efforts to end the Mexican revolution includes Japan France Great Britain and most Central and South American nations. If Huerta makes no satisfactory overtures by tomorrow President Wilson will tell Congress that only constitutional government in Mexico will be recognized and will propose steps to oust Huerta and set up a legal administration.
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Washington
Japan
France
Great Britain
United States
Huerta
Wilson
Congress
Mexico
Mexican Republic
Rumor Widespread On Huerta Resignation Prospects
In Mexico City Aug 2 anxiety rises over U S policy toward Mexico as discussions stall. Rumors claim Huerta may resign possibly for General Trevino, but officials see no basis and await Washington moves. Diplomatic talks have halted and hope hinges on Congress debate on Wilsons facts.
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Huerta
Wilson
Tuerfa
Trevino
Washington
Congress
Senor Gamboa
Lind
Foreign Office
Two Indian ruling houses wed in London alliance
Princess of Baroda, daughter of Maharaja Gaekwar, married Prince Jitendra of Coochbehar in London. The bride converted to Brahminism, matching the couple’s high status among India’s royal families.
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Associated Press Dispatch
London
India
Princess of India
Maharaja Gaekwar
Baroda
Jitendra
Coochbehar
Ambassador Page Secures London Home and Office
American Ambassador Page finally obtains an official residence and office in London by leasing a plain substantial house at No. 6 Grosvenor Square. The move marks the completion of his establishment in the British capital as relations continue to develop.
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Ambassador Page
Associated Press Dispatch
London
Grosvenor Square
British Won’t Stand for Jack Johnson Postponed
London August 25 Jack Johnson's music hall engagements were postponed today and it is understood the postponement will be permanent.
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Jack Johnson
Associated Press Dispatch
London
Slavery Claims Raise Alarm in Philippine Islands
Associated Press dispatch reports Commissioner Dean Worcester stating slavery exists throughout the Philippine Islands. A man who bought two 13-year-old girls for pigs, rice, chickens, and a cloak was released by the Islands’ Supreme Court amid assertions that assemblies themselves own slaves and block laws to end slavery.
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Associated Press Disputch
Washington
Ange
Dean Worcester
Philippine Islands
Islands
Supreme Court
Assemblyment
Jerome en Route Jailer Angers Thaw
William Travers Jerome traveled toward Colebrook New Hampshire on a route similar to Thaws. Thaws lawyers delayed by absence of prosecutors. Thaw clashed with jail authorities over a late breakfast but said he is not worried and expects arraignment Wednesday.
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Jerome
Associated Press
Sherbrooke
William Travers Jerome
Colebrook
New Hampshire
Mattea
Wm. T. Jerome
Roger O'Mara
Thaw
Matteawan
Two Killings At Beaumont Reported In Separate Quarrels
Associated Press dispatch from Beaumont reports the shooting deaths of Frank Bona ro and Joe Zuma in two separate early morning quarrels. Both victims died at the scene as police investigated the incidents.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Beaumont
Frank Bonaro
Joe Zuma
Train Strikes Auto Near St. Johns. 9 Dead 3 Injured
Five persons were killed and three badly injured when a passenger train struck an automobile crossing a grade crossing near St. Johns, Indiana, last night. The car occupants were riding together when the collision occurred.
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Chicago
St. Johns
Indiana
Charlie Allen and Minnie Church Married in Intimate Ceremony
Charlie Allen of near town married Minnie Church Sunday at Rev. A. D. Rogers home with only two friends present. Allen was son of the late J. M. Allen who moved to Denton and built a large home near Hickory Creek before his sudden death. Church was formerly employed by a local telephone company and had many friends in Denton.
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Charlie Allen
Near Town
Miss Minnie Church
A. D. Rogers
Mr. Allen
J. M. Allen
Denton
Hickory Creek
Denon
Senate Free Wool Decree Approved Without Roll Call
Senate approves free wool decree without a roll call though Republicans will seek a roll call on their substitutes later in the week. Free list gains final approval as partisan maneuvering continues.
Senate approves free wool list with December start
The Senate agreed free wool should not become effective until December 1, 1913, with the complete free list approved except works of art. The bill was passed without a roll call and publicans will seek a roll call on wool substitutes later in the week. The article notes U S policy toward world powers and reports a Vera Cruz raid and aid to destitute Americans.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Senate
United States
Vera Cruz
Canton Cordobo
Red Cross
Galveston
Gulf
Chihuahua
House Leaders Oppose Further Amendment of Banking Law
Washington Aug 25 The Administration forces plan to respond to banker criticism by tightening lines and endorsing the currency bill as it stands House Currency committee members expect passage without major changes The bankers may push reserve reduction and large city reserves later in the Senate hearings Senate and House leaders foresee Sept 5 tariff bill completion with harmony in the Senate and no major changes to key provisions
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Washington
Chicago
House
House Committee
Senate
Congress
Owen
Senate Committee
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Conference
City Council hears bid for Dallas-Denton interurban franchise
A Dallas telephone tip announced E S Turner would appear before the city council to seek the Dallas-Denton interurban franchise. The council meets tonight with a strong chance of granting the franchise, following a February county approval for Turner and partners.
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City Council
Dallas
Ee. P. Turner
Aviator and Passenger Die in Hydroplane Crash
In Rouen France M Montan lent and M Motivier were killed when their hydro-aero plane collapsed during a race at about 1000 feet. The craft pitched and fell suddenly, with Jim noted as a passenger.
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Rouen
France
M. Montanlent
M. Motivier
Jim
Oklahoma Man Arrested in Florida
Pensacola Florida August 25 Charles S Downey president of the Southern Loan and Real Estate Company was arrested today charged with using the mails to defraud Downey formerly connected with the Prudential Loan and Realty Company of Oklahoma City
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Associated Press Dispatch
Pensacola
Fla
Downey
Southern Loan and Real Estate Company
Prudential Loan and Realty Company
Oklahoma City
Temperature swings mark unusual Sunday weather
The Experiment farm logged a Sunday temperature range from 58 to 99 12 degrees, the lowest since early spring. Town thermometers read 70 at six, with many believing the coldest moment occurred after midnight into early morning at the farm.
Mrs Pankhurst Urges Suffragettes to Pause Activism
London dispatch reports Mrs Pankhurst advises militant suffragettes to halt protests for the present and take a holiday. The call signals a temporary pause in urban demonstrations and militant campaigns amid ongoing suffrage efforts.
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Mrs. Pankhurst
Associated Press Dispatch
London
Ratliff Habeas Corpus Hearing Attracts Crowds
In Fort Worth on August 25 the habeas corpus hearing for J. W. Ratliff charged with setting fire to the Baptist church and parsonage drew large crowds. Witnesses were examined Saturday and the hearing resumed today.
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Fort Worth
J. W. Ratliff
Mott, Night Watchman, Murdered. Fire Destroys Local Warehouses
Aug 23 James Mott a night watchman was clubbed to death by an unknown assailant in Watchman Gluabed area. A separate Aug 25 blaze destroyed G A Richter Furniture Taylor Swift Co office and Hoeh Hardware warehouse, causing significant losses.
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Deatie Associated Press Dispatch
Marrshall
James Mott
Taylor
G. A Richter Purniture Company
Swift Co
Waterouumpy
Hoeh Hardware Company
Bride killed by street car in Colorado Springs
Thelma Leona Atterberry, formerly Miss Thelma Courtney of Claremore Oklahoma, was struck and killed by a street car in Colorado Springs. Her husband was seriously injured, possibly fatally, in the same incident.
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Cologadags Springs
Col
Ange
Thelma Leona Atterberry
Courtney
Claremore
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L. H. Schweer
A. Schweer
F. Weedward
Ass’t
Jack Christal
Bial
Richard Rudolph
Saston Braves
Denton and Vicinity
Bean Worcester
the First Guaranty State Bank
North Side Square
First Guaranty State Bank
Guaranty Fund Bank
Bill Nay
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Florida
ST ST
Ratliff
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Taliaferro Brothers
Baby
Shaw Studio
West Side Square
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