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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
1
A historical note references an account to be kept with the Exchange National Bank in the year 1911, indicating a banking arrangement or ledger item tied to that institution. The fragment suggests a formal relation between an account and the bank during that period.
New Orleans La December 14 Tonight and Thursday day unee tled weather with a chance of rain tonight or Thursday. Warmer tonight.
Voters go to the polls Saturday to choose a successor to the late Captain W J Lacy as Ward 3 alderman. Candidates E H Crain and J O Bell announce, with supporters already campaigning. Polling places and presiding officers are Ward 1 East Hickory Parker Wagonyard Office G W Saunders. Ward 2 Paschal building NE corner square B F Paschal. Ward 3 City hall West Oak St W W Baxter. Ward 4 Donahower block Elm St J M Barrett.
Mrs. B. L. Nugent was seriously burned when sparks lit her dress as she built a fire in the open fireplace at their home four miles south of Emory. Her husband suffered burnt hands and face while tearing off her clothing in a vain effort to save her.
Fred D. Heard, manager of the McKinney compress and a prominent citizen, died suddenly of pneumonia today in a Memphis sanatorium. He leaves a wife and two children.
Mayor Poe returns the council’s 4 to 3 passes on two ordinances seeking to rehabilitate the Waterworks commission and amend related rules, calling the measure unwise unjust and tyrannical and citing lack of publication and overreaching authority. The discord hinges on a future special election outcome and a possible mayoral deciding vote.
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Tom Richards for postmaster at Sherman Texas on December 14.
The Ready Fox annual poultry show will run for three days with events and exhibitions. Local farmers and enthusiasts attend to showcase birds, compete for prizes, and learn poultry keeping tips.
Denton County Poultry association prepares for its annual show with 400 to 500 birds expected. E. M. Arnold arrives with Barred Rocks as first exhibitors and judge H. B Savage from Belton faces a tough task amid many high quality White Rocks from North Texas and outside counties.
The fragment suggests an increase in representative binds not previously seen in Denton County, implying a shift in local political or organizational commitments.
The Firmin case against Phillip M. Firmin for the murder of A. B. Puckett on a M. E. & T troops train August 17 began with attorneys ready for trial. Jury selection was set to start this afternoon. Firmin's bond is in Dallas.
An International and Great Northern locomotive on a freight train exploded this morning at Aldine injuring four crew members. Engineer Leigh is probably fatally hurt and the cause of the blast is unknown.
S D M Thomas, a farmer four miles west of Hillsboro, died last night after taking carbolic acid. His wife is in jail, having been adjudged insane last week.
Guthrie Oklahoma December court of criminal appeals sustains the law creating the enforcement attorney post to assist in enforcing prohibition. Justices say it does not infringe on county attorneys rights.
President Taft is reported to send a message to the Senate endorsing Culberson's resolution to reaffirm the Texas New Mexico boundary and call for a resurvey. New Mexico claims a 319 mile by 2.5 mile strip. Culberson seeks to negate New Mexico's claim and set a boundary by commission.
District Judge Gardner ordered a change of venue in eight white defendants charged with killing Black victims during the August race riots in Anderson county near Slocum and Cockett.
An item celebrates humor that pleases a classic mind and gladdens a refined eye. The text highlights lasting appeal through clever observation and enduring wit.
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