30 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
1
Mrs Emillio Debara and six of her seven children perished in a Rutherford New Jersey house fire. The four adults were inside when a blaze swept through the home. the father and a 13 year old boy escaped by leaping from a second story window.
In the gubernatorial contest with two boxes yet to be counted Cole L. Blease holds a 2,674 vote lead over both rivals. Reports of irregularity surface and a recount may be ordered as results tighten.
The Postoffice department will be ready January 1, 1913 to cooperate with the recently authorized zones parcel post system. The system will cover more than a million miles of rural and star mail routes with articles up to eleven pounds and up to seven by two inches in girth handled.
One killed and several injured as Katy flyer No. 5 derailed near Temple New事故 details describe 15 slight injuries and two serious cases with named victims including John H. Pierve and AWien Stone among passengers and crew.
A force of 500 American bluejackets and marines departed Corinto to push inland toward Managua to establish railroad and telegraph communications.
Washington dispatch reports the American force en route to Managua will likely pass through Leon the rebel headquarters where clashes may occur. The advance aligns with strategic moves noted by Associated Press as part of the campaign.
A Baltimore Sun reader forwards a humorous piece arguing that number thirteen is unlucky and could affect the 1912 presidential election. It notes Wilson as the thirteenth Democratic nominee since 1864, with thirteen letters in his name and in Marshall, and cites thirteen convention sessions and a June to July timeline for the 1913 inauguration.
Austin August 30 three new features of the rules adopted by the State Textbook board at its initial session were inviting all book agents to leave Austin during the session forbidding oral arguments unless invited and making all sessions open to the public. Bias are to be opened September 24.
Indictments returned against Stair Oil Co of New York Standard of New Jersey Magnolia Petroleum Co of Texas Calvin Payne John D Archbold H C Folger Jr John Sealy of Galvestown E R Brown of Corsicana and W C Teagle of Plainfield NJ for conspiring to restrain trade and monopolize oil markets across Texas Arizona New Mexico Louisiana Oklahoma and the Republic of Mexico connected to a Standard fight for control of H C Pierre’s company.
Austin reports that the State Insurance board plans to publish important revisions in fire insurance schedules. Some reductions in rates are expected as part of the near term changes.
In Cass County near Kildare a new oil and gas well is reported to have a fine showing by the Caddo company. The August 30 note highlights a successful strike in the field and signals potential production prospects.
Federal court orders dismissals at government request for Charles G. Elliott former chief engineer at Agriculture and A N Moorhouse R P Teele and E Singleton. Indictments charged approving false vouchers against the government arising from the Florida Everglades inquiry.
City health officials on the north side inspect facilities to gather evidence for prosecuting sanitation code violations.
City Health Officer Peer vows prosecutions under sanitary code after inspecting North Elm Locust streets areas with typhoid cases. He plans strict closures of unsanitary milk sales and hog pen setbacks, expects fifty names for cases, and urges rapid cleanup before students return.
New fall goods arriving by express and freight include charming garments and piece goods. Featured footwear for all ages includes Hanan Shoes for men Selby Shoes for ladies and Buster Brown Shoes for boys and girls.
Store invites shoppers to line up for a fall trading event promising valuable deals and rewards. Early attendees await special offers and exclusive discounts as the season kicks off.
Rebels cut wires to the El Tigre mine camp where forty American men and nine American women were said to be in grave danger. Seventy volunteer soldiers defend the camp as Americans arm themselves to try to preserve peace. The gold line is among North Mexico’s richest and is American owned.
In Mexico City on Aug 30 reports warn of strong fear for foreign nationals in the State of Mexico. General Campa with about 3200 rebels plans to assault the mining town of El Tigre and seize gold mines to fund the insurgents.
The article notes that the water supply source is unlawful and highlights multiple sanitary code sections normally cited. It emphasizes ongoing advice and warnings from recent months and warns that delaying action will bring trouble for violators.
Boston August 30. William Wood head of the American Woolen company was arrested on an indictment charging him with conspiring to distribute dynamite in Lawrence during the strike. He was released on five thousand dollars bail for a hearing scheduled Tuesday. The dynamite had been found last winter and strikers claimed it was a plot to frame them.
Mrs. H. H. Rogers, wife of Standard Oil vice president, died suddenly in a dining car at Grand Central Station New York on August 30.
Milwaukee Wisconsin August 30 Senator Isaac Stephenson suffered an attack of heart disease while in camp near Escanaba Michigan. The condition prompted medical attention and a temporary halt to campaign duties as doctors attended him.
The forecast for New Orleans Louisiana calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday. No significant changes expected in temperature or precipitation. Mariners and travelers advised to plan for dry weather with light breezes.
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