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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
1
McKinney precincts pass the $450000 good roads bond by three to one amid steady rain. Total 975 ballots cast with 726 in favor and 249 opposed. only one box outside McKinney.
T. E. Berry reports poor crop prospects as stubble grows high and oats reach forty inches. He notes exceptionally bad road conditions after forty years in Texas, with mules bogging down in fields and a wagon left in the field during harvest.
The Exchange National Bank announces its officers and directors including A. J. Nance as President J. R. Coit as Cashier J. R. Christal as Vice-President E. D. Curtis as Assistant Cashier and other listed directors Alvin Owsl ey John H. Paine Dr. J. M. Inge ED F. Bates and more.
Denton officials signal willingness to accept conditions in a settlement of the state's action against the Katy Road. One possible term is building a line from McKinney to Denton as part of the deal.
Dallas dispatch reports renewed settlement negotiations in the Katy suit with potential terms including extending the Missouri Kansas and Texas line west from McKinney to Denton. Attor ney General Looney and Assistant Nickels declined to comment. If accepted, the plan would connect Denton and McKinney to a broader railroad network, opening trade to both cities.
Emmett Whitehead and Sam Allen of Denton High will debate Lewisville High on Saturday night. The topic is Re solved that the Texas Legislature Should Enact a Compulsory Education Law. Denton High takes the negative side.
Republican senators reject Kern proposal for a Friday vote but acknowledge the currency bill will pass in the senate before Saturday night amid graft charges surfacing in Panama.
Republican Senators Bristow and Gallinger rejected Kern's bid to delay voting on the currency bill but expect passage before Saturday. A Republican plan to trim Southern representation would reduce Texas by fourteen delegates and Oklahoma by one.
Consul Letcher of ChiruaHua says reports of mistreatment of foreigners by rebels are greatly exaggerated and denies discourtesies by the rebel leader.
Consul Letcher reports few credible charges of mistreatment of Americans in Chihuahua and the State Department says many El Paso reports are unfounded. Admiral Fletcher notes weather moderating and refugees moved from battleships to the Sumner, with eight Americans sailing on the regular steamer. Tampico returns to normal.
Washington December 17 government investigators file charges that John Burke Panama Canal commissary manager profited about 50000 by awarding contracts His annual salary is 4500 the report notes.
Washington expect Democratic Senators to hold a caucus to strike the deposits guarantee from the currency bill and modify the lawful money redemption to allow treasury notes to be redeemed in gold if feasible while voting the bill on Thursday night.
Dr Charles B Austin of the Division of Public Welfare in Extension Department addressed the Teachers Institute Wednesday morning outlining welfare concerns and the role of the extension division in teacher support.
San Francisco dispatch reports Mexican ranch near Tepic where James B. Sexton says Juan Edson of California was tortured in front of his wife and children before being slain by a Corra Indian band.
Secretary Bryan told the House Foreign Affairs committee he backs Mexico's future and urged a 150000 appropriation to buy embassy property in Mexico City.
Wednesday morning featured A. D. Rogers urging present focus and broad politics while opposing provincialism and endorsing woman suffrage and education taxes. Dr. W. B. Bizzell followed with a Rural School Problem talk noting isolation as key cause and calling for stronger country churches and coordinated federation.
Senator Elihu Root told the Senate he could not and would not accept the Republican Presidential nomination if offered. He noted his age nearly 70 and that he would be 76 at the end of a possible term. Washington report dated December 17.
Washington, Dec 17. After five hours the Republican National Committee declared it has power to readjust convention representation and reform rules. It approved moving to a primary based delegate selection, recognized state accreditation, and authorized changes affecting Southern states and convention rolls.
Denton County representative Alvin M. Owsl ey says he will not promise to secure a special session. He endorses Senator McGregor’s Dallas News sentiments and doubts Gov Colquitt can obtain pledges from Legislature to call a session.
Clarksville voters cast the largest ballot in years on the proposal to issue $20,000 in street paving bonds. The tally was 192 in favor and 29 against.
British investors rush to better buys as consols slip to 71 1 8 for cash in London trading. Analysts attribute the drop to a steady flow of attractive new projects drawing capital away from government securities.
Crowds gathered at the Central Bank in Mexico City as the bank announced it would redeem state bank bills for only half their cash value, halting normal exchanges for the day.
In El Paso on December 47 General Villa, leader of the Constitutionalist army of the North, decreed that the vast estates of General Luis Terrazas and all his family are forfeited to the Constitutionalist cause. All personal real and other properties are to be confiscated as the Terrazas were deemed enemies of the Constitutionalists.
In Mexico City on December 17 reports say President Huerta will compel acceptance of notes from state banks and may declare them legal tender nationwide, following prior adoption in issuing states to redeem in the capital.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst was released from jail today due to a hunger strike collapse. She was carried by ambulance from the jail to suffrage headquarters in London on December 17.
The advertisement hails collars, shirt waists, and lingerie as laundry-worthy items that surpass home washing in daintiness and finish. It urges customers to send their garments next week to learn how to avoid home laundering bother.
Washington dispatch reports winter wheat totaling 36,506,000 acres with a December 1 condition of 97.2. Rye area reaches 2,702,000 acres at 95.3 condition. Texas shows 1,139,000 acres at 102 percent. Oklahoma 2,541,000 at 103. Arkansas 108,000 at 99.
An essential management principle at the bank is personal, careful oversight by its officers. This vigilant approach yields generous, steadily increasing business and promises depositors absolute safety and security.
Wim M Holloway government inspector for postoffice sites arrives in Denton to inspect offered lots for a 75000 building and prepare a confidential report for Washington. He will meet Chamber of Commerce and tour the city to gauge population distribution before evaluating Denton options among listed and discussed parcels.
County Collector Hennen reports light poll tax receipts with only 763 paid out of an estimated 4 500 and expects a late rush. City Collector Ledbetter blames weather but notes bids for polls and property tax are well below last year’s pace.
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