Sixty-First Congress Opens Then Adjourns Briefly
The Sixty-First Congress opened today with ceremonies in Washington. Following the deaths of Rep. Lassiter and Rep. De Armond and Senator Johnson, both houses adjourned at 12:40 until tomorrow. A presidential message is expected to be transmitted then. The Nicaragua issue is likely to be left to President Taft and his cabinet.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Lassiter
Virginia
DeArmond
Missouri
Johnson
North Dakota
Taft
Sulzer Seeks War Declaration Against Nicaragua
Representative William Sulzer introduced a joint resolution urging a U.S. declaration of war against Nicaragua. The measure calls for the arrest and punishment of President Zelaya for the murder of Americans Grace and Cannon, demands an apology and indemnity, and seeks a genuine republican government in Nicaragua.
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Sulzer
Washington
Wm. Sulzer
Nicacagua
United States
Zelaya
Grace
Cannon
Judge Calhoun Overrules Pierce Objections in Indictment
In Austin on December 6 Judge Calhoun overruled all objections Henry Clay Pierce raised to the indictment charging false swearing in affidavits for re admitting the Waters Pierce Oil Co. The court recessed to 11:30 for state testimony with the trial expected to run the week.
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Austin
Henry Clay Pierce
Waters Pierce Oil Company
Calhoun
Goss Murder Trial Moves to Denton County
Gainesville Texas December 6 Ed Goss charged with the murder of Henry Davis near Marysville last May was granted change of venue to Denton County.
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ED Goss
Gainesville
Tex
Henry Davis
Marysville
Denton County
Cold Spell Harms College Heating Plans
The College of Industrial Arts endures a cold spell with no heating while a new boiler and apparatus are delayed. An old boiler was removed weeks ago, leaving campus unheated and vulnerable. If temperatures drop further, the school may suspend operations until heat is restored.
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College of Industrial Arts
We Would Serve You We Would Serve You
A bank advertises its duty to the public and invites customers to seek its advice and services. It emphasizes community obligation and personal contact to support patrons in business matters.
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Exchange Bank
Weather Outlook for New Orleans Night to Tuesday
New Orleans reports unsettled weather with local rains tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures rise tonight then fall Tuesday as a warm night gives way to a cooler day.
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New Orleans
Location narrowed for black land station in Temple or Denton
The locating board has narrowed the contest for the black land experimental station to Temple and Denton. A decision may not come until Jan 1 when the Rice Belt station is to be located. All other applicants have been rejected and both offers are under consideration.
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Temple and
Denton
Black Land Experiment Station
Temple
Austin
Black Land Experimental Station
Rice Belt
Black Land
Owsley
Chamber of Commerce
Kane
Oklahoma governor among six defendants to face trial
Gov. Haskell and five other Oklahoma men named as defendants in suits accusing them of defrauding the government of lands in Muskogee. Trial set for January with the group facing multiple charges and potential penalties.
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Muskogee, Ok
Gov
Haskell
Denton Bank Ranked 631st on National Honor Roll
A Denton county bank is listed as No. 631 on the National Honor Roll of banks. It is described as the only bank in the county entitled to the recognition and suggests its money is as safe as government bonds.
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Denton County
Mid Season Sale At Hart Schaffner & Marx Outlet
Hundreds flock to the store for a mid season sale on Hart Schaffner and Marx suits Ladies fine suits hats and millinery discounted shoes blankets and comforts trunks handbags furs and fur sets sales run next week with four o clock Saturday evenings offering money giveaways.
Gov Haskell Seeks Trial Dates in Muskogee
Federal officers leading the indictments are examining records as the defendants plan to ask the federal court to set trials in Muskogee in January. It is believed Gov. Haskell has abandoned efforts to delay a trial.
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Muskogee
Gov. Haskell
Resignation at Freight Depot Clerk Position Stirs Change
Cashier Bob May resigns from the freight depot. Mr. Lankford is succeeded by J. E. Gillespie as night clerk. May will stay in Denton pursuing work in a different field.
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Bob May
Lankford
J. E. Gillespie
May
Denton
Husbands Purchases Majestic Airdome for Summer Theater
B. E. Husbands, who recently purchased the Amazu from R. M. Crutchfield, added to his local holdings by buying the Majestic Airdome on East Hickory Street from JL. T. Millican acting for the trustee. He plans to use the venue as a summer theater.
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B. E. Husbands
R. M. Crutchfield
Hig
JL. T. Millican
Majestic Airdome
Hickory Street
Mr. Husbands
Lankford Is Cashier Night Clerk Succeeds Cashier Bob
M. G. Lankford was appointed to replace cashier Bob May as night clerk at the Freight Office with other internal changes announced.
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Bob May
M. G. Lankford
Night of Vaudeville’s Best: A Rag Time Nightmare
A vaudeville program highlights a standout act titled A Rag Time Nightmare with originals and dancing numbers. The show profiles a Fiano act described as Nevel and billed as the best act in vaudeville.
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M’quigg
A. W. Sears
Wylie Smith & CO
Exenanse Bank Building
Denton, Texas
Sixty First Congress
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Pierce
Frigun Zone
A. J. Nance
J. BR. Christal
Coit
the Bank
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First National Bank
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Prack
Tpe Coongt Evans
Husbands
Long & Wilson
Amazu Theater
G. Renfro
Mgr
Copeland and
Davis
Lubin
Pathe
Thelly
McDaniel Richie
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