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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
1
A group of suffragettes began a 10 mile march from Albany to deliver a message to Governor Sulzer on his inauguration day. The protest aims to press for voting rights and women's political participation.
Washington dispatch reports senators Bacon and Gallinger will alter a two week term arrangement as press ure of the Senate until ac 4 after a sharp vote this morning.
Superintendent J J McCook opened the Denton County and City Teachers Institute under auspicious circumstances Monday morning. Speakers included A M Owsley Miss Minnie Mae Withers Rev O T Cooper L P Floyd E D Criddle and A B Keith with J Henry Phillips delivering four lectures starting at 3 30 p m.
The Record and Chronicle notes Denton placed eighth among 15 Class A towns in Texas with 11.1 percent behind the leaders after two inspections. Class A covers 4,000 to 16,000 inhabitants, with Gainesville and Brownwood tied for first and Hillsboro close behind. Final winners to be announced after final verification.
Delegates from Bulgaria Servia Montenegro and Greece gathered in London to decide if peace or the Balkan war continues. Sir Edward Gray was named honorary president. The talks adjourned to 11 o'clock tomorrow after a brief session. Balkan delegates warned Turkey must surrender Adrianople within a week or the war will resume.
Whitelaw Reid, the American ambassador to Great Britain since 1905, died in his London residence from pulmonary edema after several days of asthma. The body will be shipped to the United States for interment, with funeral arrangements not yet settled.
Washington dec 16 Informal talks between the Administration and Senate leaders on Britain’s protest over American coastwise ships passing through the Panama canal have shifted opinion. A revised view suggests arbitration may not be necessary and a small change to the canal act could satisfy England.
The bank reports assets totaling 458 940 99 including reserves legal tender notes and U S bonds. It lists capital stock 50 000 00 surplus 50 000 00 and undivided profits 22 241 01. Total deposits subject to check 307 453 67. certified checks 4 505. cashier’s checks outstanding 500. Sworn by cashier H P Schweer before notary H M Walden on December 4 1912.
In Denton Texas the bank statement as of November 26 1912 lists Loans and discounts 492 52 92 pledged securities 1 664 bonds to secure circulation and 3 971 bonds securities etc. The banking house furniture and fixtures 3 500 and other real estate owned 10 979 25. The total assets 654 773 41 with notes outstanding 25 000 00 due to national banks 3 680 85 and deposits 461 77 10. The cashier J C Coit sworn December 3 1912 attesting the accuracy of the details.
Governor Wilson came home from vacation and did not make any public statement on policies or other matters.
President elect Wilson, after a Bermuda vacation, plans to devote himself to affairs in New Jersey. He will head to Princeton then Trenton for the January 14 legislative session and has not yet named a private secretary.
A one day general strike in France demanded by the Federation of Labor to protest war partially succeeded. Factories closed widely and few vehicles appeared on Paris streets as the government faced paralysis in case of war declaration.
Announcement from Lakewood New Jersey states Miss Helen Gould of New York is engaged to Finley J Shepard a notable railroad executive of St Louis. No wedding date or location has been announced.
Ten sailors were killed when a Standard Oil barge broke from its tow in a Gulf storm and capsized near Port Arthur on Thursday night. The tragedy occurred as the vessel, overwhelmed by waves, sank with all hands.
The note mentions serving pie made with Heinz bulk mince meat and cheese, paired with Folger's Golden Gate Coffee. It reads as a casual menu or kitchen vignette describing a preference for a dessert course and a coffee pairing.
The ad promotes early holiday shopping offering practical gifts for family and friends. It highlights many affordable options priced to fit a plan of interselling and encourages choosing items that will be used and cherished.
A historical catalog item lists gifts for a woman including a tailored suitor dress a coat a silk petticoat a bath robe a kimono a sweater coat a shopping bag a piano scarf a centering piece bar pins handkerchiefs a parasol collars counterpanes quilts rugs blankets silk hose and shoes.
A list of gift ideas offered for men including a suit or overcoat, Hanan shoes, hats, boxes, hose, shirts, bath robes, ties, suspenders, belts, tie clasps, stick pins, cuff buttons, handkerchiefs, sweaters, trunks, suit cases, or traveling bags.
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