04 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
1
Fort Worth police filed a complaint charging arson against Rev J Frank Norris pastor of the First Baptist Church. Norris was arrested on the charge of burning the First Baptist parsonage in March 1942.
Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, was jailed at Exter after police boarding the liner Majestic from New York arrested her. Women supporters armed with clubs resisted but were outwitted, and she was brought ashore and placed in custody.
In Our New Home we announce occupation of the new building and invite customers and friends to call and inspect the conveniences arranged for the banking public. The bank aims to be substantial and serviceable, equal to any Texas institution, with daily encouragement from the community and special invitation to ladies.
Exchange National Bank lists officers including A. J. Banace as President and J. R. Christal as Vice-President with J. Coit as Cashier and kt. D. Curtis as Assistant Cashier. Directors named are A. J. Nance J. C. Coit J. R. Christal Ed F. Bates Dr. J. M. Inge Alvin Ow…ley John H. Paine.
Radical papers demand the resignation of the Imperial Chancellor as the Zabern crisis triggers a parliamentary confidence vote demonstrating strong anti government sentiment.
Strife between military authorities and civilians at Zaberna sparks a political crisis. Radical newspapers press for Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg’s resignation while Emperor William orders top officials to present themselves. Parliament votes nonconfidence 293 to 54 in the government’s handling.
Senator Cummings charged that the Democrats approached a conspiracy against the rights of all the people by taking the currency bill into a caucus during today’s debate. Democrats denied the charges.
Washington December 4 The Hays bill to raise a volunteer army was passed by the House yesterday after being introduced December 1. Minority Leader Mann criticized the President's watchful waiting policy as delaying preparation for eventual war.
A carload of Poland-Chinas shipped by Robertson Brothers from Fort Worth to Chicago arrived at 9:25 a m Monday, 25 minutes late for show entry. The express cost was 509 dollars and the herd drew favorable comment despite the delay.
They demand spotless laundering of shirts collars and waistcoats and remain steady patrons because the work is perfect and prompt. Try us next time for the same high standard.
Impassable roads and bad weather affect Woodmen Day activities with trains canceled and high waters driving attendance down. Woodman log rolling is postponed to the morning program.
The Denton County Woodmen of the World closed a highly successful membership drive with over 700 initiations. Deputy Ernest B. Mitchell led the effort despite weather and transport delays, while a Lewisville delegation in uniform added to the day’s momentum.
Flooding continues across central Texas causing three deaths and about 1 million dollars in damage. San Antonio reports 250 thousand dollars in losses from flood overflows as thousands remain homeless in the widespread inundation.
Dallas reports floods spreading across Central Texas with thirteen deaths and a million dollars in damage. Weather relief comes as rain continues, rescues occur near Marlin and Trinity, and San Antonio joins the flooded area with thousands displaced statewide.
Texas flood conditions grew worse with rising rivers and torrential rains. At least twelve deaths reported across the state including five at Belton and seven elsewhere. Railways damaged, hundreds marooned, and millions in losses feared as relief efforts respond to rising waters.
Four children of Enoch Alexander and an unknown woman drowned in the Brazos flood near Hearne. Two more children also died, with merchants ferrying boats to rescue others imperiled in the flooded area.
The San Antonio river and Alazan and Martinez creeks overflowed today for the second time this fall. Estimated damage totals a quarter of a million dollars with no loss of life reported.
High waters flood Elm Creek at Mingo and Denton Creek, with bridges washed away and cotton damaged in town yards. Trains stalled by water on tracks, but no major destruction or loss of animal life reported. trains from Lewisville encountered water near fire boxes on engines.
A bank urges readers to regularly deposit in the savings department to protect money from loss and impulsive spending and to build wealth and moral fibre.
Deputy sheriffs decided to continue the smudge fires to kill Ralph Lopez, the Mexican bandit who took refuge in the Apex mine after killing six people. They planned to search the mine for Lopez today but paused to extend the operation.
Lieutenant Governor Theodore Bilbo and State Senator G W Hobbs were arrested on indictments charging them with soliciting and accepting bribes. The indictments allege they received 200 and agreed to receive 2000 for votes and influence to pass a bill creating a new delta county. Bilbo claims the indictment stems from political enemies.
In Pittsburg on December 4 the Department of Justice agents visited to probe egg price hikes yet select wholesale egg prices rose from 45 to 50 cents today despite the probe.
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