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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1912
Page
5
Acting Attorney General James D Walthall received inquiries on whether hold over state senators exists after the Legislature failed to redistrict. He will render an opinion after a careful investigation, according to the Associated Press dispatch from Austin dated August 27.
Eugene V. Debs accepted the Socialist presidential nomination in Terra Haute Indiana. He notified newspapers they were free to print his speech of acceptance, marking a formal confirmation of his candidacy.
Bishop E. E. Hoss of the Methodist church South is stricken with facial paralysis and has cancelled all conference engagements. He returns to Muskogee Oklahoma under the care of his son, a physician.
The August term grand jury for the Sixteenth District Court adjourned after a one week plus session. Eighteen indictments were returned. eleven felonies and seven misdemeanors. Claude Cook charged with murder. other docketed felonies include cattle and horse theft and burglary.
New York police Lieutenant Becker received a delay until Sept 3 for arraignment after obtaining a writ staying the proceedings.
W A Webb rises from Texas Central general manager at Waco to general manager of all Katy lines with Dallas headquarters. His ascent follows an earlier promotion to assist President Schaff of the Katy.
The trim of the Economic Commission’s sail was revealed Tuesday after an announcement, noting that the remaining power or resources are limited and constrained.
The senate finally adjourned after yielding on states claims and LaPollette filibustering. The Associated Press dispatch notes adjournment followed aggressive cuts to appropriation bills. Taft’s economic commission faced heavy reductions with limits to its powers and salary cuts setting the chairman at 10000 yearly and members at 6000 each.
Washington Aug 27. Within an hour after Congress adjourned the President left on his private car for Beverly Massachusetts to spend the summer. The vacation is expected to continue until December and break no time soon.
Congress closed a billion-dollar session with a total appropriation of 1 019 636 143 66 for the year ending July 1 1913. This marks a decline of 7 046 000 from the prior year. The Sixty second Congress adjourned after eight months with sparse attendance and a compromise on state claims.
Col Roosevelt plans to place Alan B Parker and Vice President Sherman under Senate campaign contribution inquiry. He will submit letters he wrote Parker and Sherman regarding the Harriman contribution and challenge Knox's claim that the letters were written to oppose accepting Standard Oil funds merely for the record.
The second bale of cotton for 1912-13 was shipped by Sam Brown of Argyle on Tuesday. Buyers rated it as very low grade yet T. A. Robinson bought it. Weighing 515 pounds, and with a $20 premium from the Chamber of Commerce, the bale netted the producer $76.55.
Aug 27 reports a small but select attendance at the annual meeting of the District and County Attorneys Association in Mineral Wells. Judicial reform is the main topic planned to occupy much of the gathering.
Garza records two typhoid fatalities Mrs J B Martin about forty and D E Garrison 29 who died Saturday. Both buried at Swisher cemetery Sunday. Martin leaves husband and several children. resident ten to twelve years in the area. Garrison owner of Garza Telephone Exchange was son of E A Garrison. survived by wife and one child.
An early 20th century bank notice from the First National Bank Center on South Side Square proclaims consistent good banking, inviting customers to open accounts and seek reliable financial service from W. T. Johnson, president, and H. F. Schweer, cashier.
The Denton post office will suspend general Sunday mail delivery starting Sept 1 1912 under the postal appropriation act. Only special delivery letters will be handled, with no front door handouts or back door favors allowed, and offices will be closed to general mail on Sundays.
Mineral Wells August 27 county and district attorneys assess delays in law and court process. Dexter Hamilton criticizes delay as harming the courts and public safety urging simplicity rapidity and efficiency with clear jury questions. J B Osborne of Kaufman county discusses inconsistency of felony misdemeanor distinctions and proposes taxing liquor order facilitators at $2000.
Rebels attacked American ranches as invading forces exchanged heavy fire with units of the United States Army's Third Cavalry. The skirmishes continued over several days, with both sides reporting limited casualties.
Mexican rebels crossed the border into New Mexico and raided the Culberson ranch. About 25 rebels exchanged fire with Third U S Cavalry and were driven back across the river after stealing roughly 100 horses. Additional cavalry from Columbus, New Mexico, rushed to the scene with no reported casualties on either side.
Associated Press dispatch notes Senator Fall departed for El Paso to begin on behalf of the Senate committee an investigation into whether American interests have been fomented revolutions in the region. The move signals renewed congressional scrutiny of foreign influence and domestic instability linked to American actions.
Fall will spend three days in El Paso then proceed to Los Angeles as part of a tour related to the Mexican revolution commentary. The itinerary links two major western cities for the activist delegate’s outreach.
In the National shoot at Seagirt New Jersey the second Texas regiment placed twelfth in the 200 yards stage of the champion regimental team event with a score of 41.
J J Teacle candidate for Sanger constable leads four county suits filed Monday. Two garnishment actions target Sanger Grain and Elevator Co. Others sue H B Haynie and D T Shirley for 545 dollars plus interest and fees, and J B Haynie for 3098 dollars. A separate suit, W F Pearson versus Addie Tischler administratrix, seeks about 4006 dollars in debt.
New Orleans LA weather tonight and Wednesday is generally fair with light winds. Skies remain mostly clear, temperatures near seasonal averages, and no precipitation is expected in the area.
Texas recorded 4,364 births and 2,345 deaths in July. Leading causes were diarrhoea and enteritis with 212 deaths, tuberculosis 209, and typhoid 109.
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