Routes debated for Fort Worth Denton Interurban rail
Justin Roanoke rival towns push for the final survey route to Denton. Justin argues Roanoke connections with the county seat ease travel, while Roanoke claims direct line boosts growth more for both towns. Denton supporters split between routes via Justin Roanoke or Bartonville north into Denton.
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Fort Worth
Roannoke
Justin
Fort Worth Denon
Interurban
Texas and Pacific
Roanoke
Katy
Texas & Pacific
Denton
Bartonville
Exchange National Bank Officers and Directors Listed
The Exchange National Bank announces its officers and directors including President WD Nance, Cashier Coit, Vice President Cristal, Assistant Cashier Curtiss, and board members A J Nance J R Coit J R Cristal Dr ED Bates Dr J M Inge Alvin C Owsl ey John H Paine.
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Nance
Coit
Cristal
Curtiss
A. J. Nance
J. R. Coit
J. R. Christal
ED F. Bates
DR. J. M. Inge
Alvin C. Owsley
John H. Paine
Fund for Texas flood sufferers to close Monday
Appeals are being made to all cities on behalf of hundreds who will start the new year with nothing after the terrible floods.
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Fund For
Texas
Texas flood victims appeal for rapid housing aid
The floods in South and Central Texas leave about 200 families homeless as cities rally support and funds pour in hourly. J. N. Rayzor of the Alliance Mii launched the relief drive with a $20 contribution to boost the subscription list. The donor notes that human kindness can counter the tragedy during the Christmas season.
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Texas
J. N. Rayzor
Alliance
Mii
Rss Sc
Fletcher Threatens Fire Off Tampico If Fighting Continues
Rear Admiral Fletcher, with a fleet off Tampico under rebel attack, warned both sides to cease hostilities or be fired upon by the Wheeling. He works to safeguard foreigners in the city as another U. S. transport is sent from Galveston to Tampico to evacuate those unable to reach harbor vessels.
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Fletcher
Tampico
U. S
Galveston
Cotton corner defendants fined in 1909 case
Federal court fined Eugene Scales of Texas Frank Hayne and William Brown of New Orleans Morris Rothschilds of Mississippi Col Robert Thompson of New York and James Patton of Chicago four thousand dollars each after pleas of nolo contendere to cornering the 1909 cotton crop. Government says they conspired to control raw cotton production and profited about ten million dollars.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Eugene Scales
Texas
Frank Hayne
William Brown
New Orleans
Morris Rothschilds
Mississippi
Col
Robert Thompson
James Patton
Chicago
Seales
Patton
Denton County Cotton Ginnings Total Up To December 1
County Statistician G. W. Saunders reports 33 604 bales ginned in Denton County by December 1, down from 46 312 a year earlier, a shortfall of 12 712 bales. From November 1 to December 1 ginnings were 9 405 bales, with projections toward about 35 000 running bales for the year.
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Denton County
G. W. Saunders
Mona Lisa Found Authentic Confirmed in Rome Theft Case
Florence experts authenticate the Mona Lisa recovered by police from Vencensio Perugia after his arrest. Perugia maintains he stole the painting in patriotic revenge for Napoleon's depredations in Italy as investigators press the case.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Florence
Italy
Vencensio Perugia
Perugia
British papers suspend issues for Christmas Day
London newspapers including the Times will suspend publication on Christmas Day after reaching a general agreement. The plan has been attempted previously but not fully successful.
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Associated Press Dispatch
London
The
London Times
Floods Recede as Colorado and Brazos Waters Reach Gulf
Royston December 13 The Colorado and Brazos River floods were pouring into the Gulf today and by nightfall authorities expected the receding waters to have left even the delta cities.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Royston
Colorado
Brazos
Gulf
Rev. Norris freed on bond after arson cases
Fort Worth, December 13. Judee Swayne set bonds of Rev. J Frank Norris at 750 dollars each in two arson cases and Norris was released. The cases likely will be called on the third Monday in January.
Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad Placed in Receiver Hands
The Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf railroad has been placed in the hands of a receiver through a suit brought by Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia, a creditor, announced yesterday in Kansas City Missouri.
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Kansas City
Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Four Die in Dallas Auto Crash
In Edgefield a limited interurban car collided with a car killing four occupants. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Wilson Miss Jettie Wilson and Miss Willie Stewart died. The Cedar Hill residents had been in Dallas shopping for Christmas. a baby survived.
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Dallas
Edgefield
Olin Wilson
Jettie Wilson
Willie Stewart
Cedar Hill
Windom Assists Flood Refugees With Relief Mission
The United States revenue cutter Windom was placed at the disposal of the flood relief committee to transport supplies to flood refugees in Galveston.
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U. S. Revenue Cutter
Associated Press Dispatch
Galveston
United States Revenue Cutter
Windom
Flood Relief Committee
Miss Carter Leads Texas Corn and Canning Club Delegation
In charge of Miss Bernice Carter who directs Texas agricultural extension work at College Station, the Texas prize winning Corn Club boys and Canning Club girls arrived in Washington to tour sights and enjoy government hosted entertainments. Delegation includes Roy Day Slocum John M Henderson Birthright Lloyd Webb Bellevue Andy Young Sam Mathews Coleman Ervin Riggs San Angelo and Annie Davis Jefferson Texas.
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Washington
Bernice Carter
College Station
Corn Club
Canning Club
Texas
Roy Day
Slocum
John M. Henderson
Birthright
Lloyd Webb
Bellevue
Andy Young
Sam Mathews
Coleman
Ervin Riggs
San Angelo
Annie Davis
Jefferson
Army transport Summer ships to Tampico for refugees
The army transport Summer was ordered from Galveston to Tampico to carry Americans and others in danger amid fighting between Mexican Federal troops and Carrancista forces.
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Washington
Galveston
Tampico
Laundry Ready To Clean Shirts For Christmas Wear
A local laundry offers prompt shirt and collar cleaning to ensure clothes look fit for Christmas and other occasions. The message encourages readers to send their washables this week and say yes.
First Guaranty State Bank advertises security for deposits
The ad explains that banks require security for loans to insure against loss. It asks what security a depositor has and urges readers to start an account at The First Guaranty State Bank on North Side Square, promoting the Guaranty Fund Bank concept.
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the First Guaranty State Bank
North Side Square
Guaranty Fund Bank
Santa Claus
Taliaferro Brothers
Trustees Resign as Mrs Young Wins Chicago Superintendency
Five School Board members resign after opposing Ella Flagg Young’s re election as superintendent. Mayor Harrison accepts the resignations and vows to remove other opponents. Mrs Young signals willingness to return if John D Shoop resigns and board unity is assured.
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Chicago
Ella Flagg Young
Harrison
Young
John D. Shoop
Bedbug Identified as Tuberculosis Carrier by Dr Beveridge
New York December 13. Dr Walling Beveridge reports at the Safety and Sanitation convention that bedbugs are potent in spreading tuberculosis and can carry germs. He notes officials also suspect insects may disperse diseases such as leprosy and spinal meningitis.
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New York
Walling Beveridge
Oil injunction suit dismissed in Dallas case
The injunction suit of J. R. Sharp against the Texas Co. Producers Oil Co. and Industrial Securities Co. was dismissed by Judge Force on the plaintiff's motion. The petition claimed the Maine company acted as a holding company for the Texas firms and that the agreements violated state anti trust laws.
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Dallas
J. R. Sharp
The
Texas Co
Producers Oil Co
Industrial Securities Co
Maine
Maine Corporation
Root Offers Amendment On Currency Bill Guaranty
Senator Root proposed an amendment to the administration currency bill adding bank guaranty features he said would strengthen the act. Washington observers noted the move as a potential safeguard for financial stability during the debate.
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ROOT
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Senator Root
Tampico Fighting Still In Progress
Fletcher reports ongoing engagement in Tampico with lighter fighting than initially feared. Both sides execute, all officers captured, sixty five executions reported last night.
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Tampico
Fletcher
Rebels To Attack Monterey In Mexican Conflict
A dispatch from American consul Philip Hanna reports rebels poised to attack Monterey as a strong Federal force concentrates there. Elsewhere Admiral Fletcher reports ongoing fighting off Tampico though not heavy and notes executions of captured officers totaling sixty five. He ordered all Americans to leave Tampico and moved 500 personnel to battleships.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Vera Cruz
Monterey
Philip Hanna
Associated Press
Washington
Admiral Fletcher
Tampico
Bryan
Daniels
Navy Department
Federals Fortify Ojinaga as 5000 Rebels Close In
United States troops train guns on the desert and canyons at Ojinaga to deter an anticipated attack by about 5000 rebels closing in on the town. Cavalry reinforcements arrive as General Mercano is reported missing after escorting refugees, fueling fears of a rebel assault.
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Associated Press
Ojinaga
United States Cavalry
Tampico Combat Ceased After Fletcher Orders
Rear Admiral Fletcher, commander of American forces in Mexican waters, ordered Carranistas and Federals at Tampico to stop firing. Both sides complied. He warned he would open fire from the Wheeling if not heeded and urged foreigners to seek refuge aboard ships under his protection.
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City OF
Mexico
Fletcher
Tampico
Lionel Carden
Christopher Cradock
Berwick
Milam Farmers Volunteer On Road Work In Denton Gainesville Route
Sam Harper reports Milam community farmers volunteered this week to improve the Denton Gainesville road. Neighbors joined with teams to scrape steep hills, easing heavy pulls and helping the road wake up to better travel.
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Sam Harper
Milam
Denton
Gainesville
Pocket Money Savings Encouraged by Bank Advice
A bank urges readers to regularly deposit pocket money into savings to avoid loss or impulsive spending. The message links personal finance with improving moral fibre and increasing worldly possessions.
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the Exchange National Bank
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Scales
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Washington Party
DR. Beveridge
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T. C. Sample
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