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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
1
Dr Kelley of Johns Hopkins and Dr Abbe of New York report amazed physicians proof of startling statements in before and after cases. The article cites radiology experts observing remarkable changes in superficial cancer lesions following radium treatment.
Philadelphia reports Dr. Howard Aixel ley of Johns Hopkins and Dr. Robert Abbe of New York stating the word cure can be applied to radium for cancer. They showed photos of patients before and after treatment, noting one 48 hour facial cancer cure. Cures cited involve superficial cancers. effectiveness for advanced or internal cases remains unknown.
Grand Junction Colorado December 16. It is reported that an explosion at the Vulcan mine near New Castle entombed fifty men. Local crews and authorities await developments as rescue efforts proceed.
J S Kendall of Dallas was appointed by the governor to the Board of Regents of the State Normal Schools to fill the vacancy from F M Brasley’s resignation. Kendall’s father was the first president of the North Texas Normal School at Denton and served as State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Dr. W. Th. Riley of Bloomfield near Valley View in Denton county marked his 100th birthday Friday with a party the week after. Attendees included Captain and Mrs. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Mann, Dr. C. W. Cunningham, Vesey, and Riley is an uncle of poet James Whitcomb Riley.
Scores of prominent Mississippians including Governor and Lieutenant Governor Bilbo gather in Vicksburg for the trial of State Senator Hobbs on charges of receiving and soliciting bribes to influence the creation of a new county in the Mississippi delta.
Land owners and renters in the Milford community in El Lis County express satisfaction with new roads and a light tax increase. The improvements are welcomed by both farmers and residents, who note better access and manageable costs.
Readers report a tax increase of 13 cents per hundred to fund road bonds and sinking funds. Landowners and renters in Milford tout improved roads eliminating mudholes, while rents stay steady and overall satisfaction grows with the system.
The Fort Worth Denton Traction Company is incorporated under Texas law to build and operate an interurban line between Fort Worth and Denton. Capital stock is 500 000 dollars, 5 000 shares of 100 dollars each. over 50 percent subscribed and 10 percent paid. Incorporators are E E Baldridge N Harding and Ben C Smith of Fort Worth. First directors include Baldridge Harding Davidson Stripling Tillar Reynolds Conner Sansom King Paine Deavenport Christal.
Fort Worth Pec 16 The stockyards commission men and stockyards company want the Denton interurban to run through North Fort Worth. If freight capable, especially livestock, it would aid ranchers between Fort Worth and Denton. It remains unclear if a contract with Northern Texas Traction or purchase of Citizens Railway rights will occur.
State Department acts promptly on complaints from Spaniards in Chi Huahua Villa suspected of federal activity. Intervenes to shield 10 Spaniards from rebel assault and upholds protective measures amid tensions.
The American Consular Department reports U S involvement to safeguard Spaniards who complained of outrages in Chihuahua. It notes no other foreign group has been molested there and confirms officials conveyed the matter to Villa and Carranza.
Mexico City Dec 16 Congress adjourned after ratifying Huerta's rule and dissolving the prior session. Huerta gains power over all departments and will govern as virtual dictator until Congress reconvenes next April.
Juarez Dec 16 Gen Villa appears more wary of Federal moves than foreign ire. Reports say Federals push from Torreon 200 miles south toward Chihuahua as Villa monitors the sudden activity and fears an entrapment.
Shreveport Louisiana December 16 Two Black men Ernest and Frank Williams were lynched at Blanchard after confessing to killing Calvin Ballard a white store owner Ballard's body was found hacked to pieces in his store on Saturday morning
The advertisement touts laundry daintiness and careful handling of collars shirts waists and lingerie. It invites readers to send their items next week to learn how to avoid the bother of home washing.
In Bingham Utah on December 16, authorities report Ralph Lopez remains at large as the Utah Apex mine is sealed with bulkheads. Searches cover all levels except Andy and Minnie while mining continues in the lowest levels. Letters allegedly from Lopez arrive from across the U S Canada and Mexico including one from Vancouver B C matching his handwriting.
Cleve Culbertson, convicted of murdering three members of the Dillon family at Ray, was taken from Williams County jail and lynched to a bridge near Williston, North Dakota, on December 16.
Washington D C December 16 Two plans were agreed upon by the Republican National Committee to secure party harmony. One calls for a special convention to revise representation and modify procedures. The other would have the committee set a new basis of representation and seek ratification by state conventions.
Rear-Admiral Howard repudiates a press agent who sent advance stories claiming Dinner-President withdrew from the club’s membership. The officers deny any hostility toward Wilson’s policies and defend the club’s stance.
Washington reports say officers of the Order of Carabao deny hostility to President Wilson's Philippine policy after an honorary dinner dispute. Rear Admiral Howard repudiates a press agent's satire as misinterpreted publicity of conditions in the Philippines. In a separate note, House Progressives welcome Republicans' reform efforts yet reaffirm support for Wilson's direct presidential primaries.
Secretary Daniels ruled he had no jurisdiction over the fluid used to christen battleships. Protests had been made against Champagne for christening the Oklahoma.
Washington December 16 President Wilson had recovered enough from grippe to hold a cabinet meeting though confined to upstairs rooms by his physician. The White House executive offices remained unused for another day as a precaution.
Washington reports a Senate vote of 40 to 35 defeating Senator Hitchcock’s substitute for Section 2 of the currency reform bill. The Owen plan, with eight to twelve regional banks owned by National banks, appears favored as the likely path, while final action is expected before week’s end. Senator Reed defends Owen against Root’s inflation fears.
In managing the bank, officers take personal pains to care for staff and stay in touch with key business details. This responsible approach yields a generous and steadily increasing business, offering depositors absolute safety and security.
In Kansas City on December 16 the women’s egg boycott ended as storage eggs fell from 40 cents to about 50 cents. The ten day action was attributed to mild weather causing hens to lay, not the protest. Commission men said the price drop resulted from supply.
In Liverpool on December 16 a suffragette arson squad badly damaged St Ann's Church. The incident highlights militant action linked to the suffrage movement and drew police attention.
Cincinnati dispatch reports five men died in the Salvation Army home fire and several bodies may remain in the ruins. Frank Meyers, a circus rider, was arrested and charged with starting the blaze.
Wilson last night formally withdrew his acceptance of honorary membership in the Carabao club after the group ordered an investigation into the satires and travesties on the Administration's Philippine policy presented at the Carabao banquet. The issue stirred naval and military circles where Carabao officers with Philippine service are prominent, and the pre banquet distribution of the satires added to the significance.
An ordinance approved on first reading in Dallas restricts interurban cars to eight miles per hour in business districts and twelve miles per hour elsewhere within city limits.
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