19 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
1
Governor Wilson announces he has begun in earnest the task of choosing a cabinet after a three hour meeting with William F. McCombs. No names are released or under discussion at this time. Taft accepts professorship at Yale
Warmer, fair conditions reported in the vicinity with improving temperatures. Local observers note gentler winds and drying air as coastal areas trend toward milder weather.
In a Washington hearing Morgan tells the House Money Trust committee that no one could monopolize money. He favors combinations over competition and asserts control is personal to money and credits. The testimony noted that eighteen financial institutions in New York Chicago and Boston dominated over 25 billion dollars of the nation's money.
Spaulding Parsons and Policeman Jesse Wolf were seriously wounded while arresting Adam J Boehler a tinner who barricaded in a rooming house after slashing his wife. Boehler was shot dead by city detectives after fumes forced through holes in walls aided their entry.
In Jones Oklahoma a bank was robbed this morning of 1800 dollars by yeggs who blew the safe. the robbers escaped. In Washington Senator Bristow introduced a bill for preference primaries to appoint postmasters where salary exceeds 300 dollars a year, affecting all such offices nationwide.
Dallas reports Col Henry Exall mapping the 1913 work of the Industrial Congress with prize contests likely to follow this year’s format. He notes a possible increase in total prizes and contestants. Goethals to accept Canal Zone Governor post. Taft to send nomination after Panama trip.
In 1913, a message invites readers to consider switching bank accounts for improved safety and service as the New Year begins. The notice emphasizes trust and stability offered by the bank.
Exchange National Bank reports resources exceeding 600000 dollars. Officers and directors listed include A. J. Nance president J. R. Christal vice president Coit cashier E D Curtis assistant cashier J H Paine Ed F Bates Dr J M Inge A C Owsley. The note emphasizes unmatched service.
Affiliated Press dispatch from London reports that within forty eight hours a decision will be made on whether peace is declared or war continues in the Balkans. The main issue concerns revictualling the Turkish fortress Adrianople as a condition for Greece signing the armistice. Diplomats adjourned after a brief session as Turkish representatives departed without comment.
In Constantinople December reports say the Turkish cabinet faces collapse amid a veiled push to continue the war. Peace talks have halted and Balkan allies reportedly struggle to stay united.
Attorney General Wickersham moves for a more specific decree in the Union Pacific merger dissolution in the Supreme Court. Chief Justice White says the court will take it under consideration. Union Pacific attorneys join the government in seeking rights of stockholders in stock distribution with a bid that only stockholders may buy the stock, a point the government opposes.
Ellis and Mack Capps aged 13 and 10, with sister Bertha, escaped a fire that killed Rosie and Priscilla at their Floranza area home near Fort Smith. The father, Marion Capps, a Methodist minister, is held on a charge of starting the blaze, claiming a lamp explosion caused the fire.
Associated Press dispatch from London reports 22 year old suffragette Norah Lackey jailed for three months after being found guilty of giving a false fire alarm. The sentence followed a December 19 court appearance detailing the incident and her actions.
Fort Worth figure Clarence Ousley addressed the teachers institute urging big state funding for education. He called for abolishing rural schools and consolidating into one graded high school with transport to public expense if needed. He warned that urban districts outvote rural ones and cited underfunded state institutions.
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R. E. Jackson head of Denton High School History department led a thorough logical and affable session on the topic Teaching History. The afternoon lecture by Prof. J Henry Phillips covered the subject Tests and Examinations.
In a steady downpour the remaining three suffragettes and a late-joining ally set out on a sixteen mile hike to Fishkill. Rosalie G. Jones commands the group with Mrs. Ida Craft and Miss Levina Dock as the trio that persevered since yesterday morning.
Washington December 19 The House adjourned today until January 2 without receiving the President’s message. The message was sent to the Senate which remained in session. The House adjourned for lack of a quorum.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled a 6 cent per 100 pounds increase on furniture shipped from Washington D C to the Rocky Mountains and southwest destinations including Texas as reasonable. The new rates are to take effect December 24.
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