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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
1
Chairman McCormick authorizes a public meeting of the Charter Commission Friday at 7 p.m. at city hall. Charters from other points have been distributed for study as members prepare to discuss organization and procedures. The boundary change question under the new charter remains debated among the public.
Yuan Shi Kai issues a mandate to terminate the Chinese Parliament amid a disputed petition said to come from Vice President General Yuen Henge, with military and civil governors signing. Parliament failed to gather a quorum for seven months. Decree goes to the administrative council Yuan formed.
No new scarlet fever developments in the city with two cases three weeks old. Health authorities urge parents to keep children at home and off streets to reduce risk. Nationwide cases exceed city counts as protections vary.
The Exchange National Bank announces officers A J Nance president J R Coit cashier J R Christal vice president E D Curtis assistant cashier and directors A J Nance J C Coit J R Christal Ed F Bates Dr J M Inge Alvin C Ow vley John H Paine unnamed.
The University of Texas Extension department in cooperation with the federal government collects information to aid farmers in marketing produce. Data gathering targets marketing practices and price trends to support producer decisions and market efficiency.
Chas B Austin of the University of Texas visited Denton to gather farmer experiences on marketing agricultural products. He seeks confidential input on product types quantities methods preparation sales channels prices and transport links to inform a potential National Bureau of Marketing and to aid Texas producers for home and distant markets.
Sweetwater voters approved a new city charter by 223 to 85. The charter provides for a mayor and two commissioners and the popular election of a Secretary and Chief of Police.
An amendment to the currency bill would permit national banks to invest time deposits or part of their capital in farm mortgages ensuring banks can finance agriculture.
The currency bill amendment by Senators Crawford Owen and Nelson allows National banks to loan on five year farm mortgages and sets limits for central reserve city and country banks. It outlines government guaranteed currency, regional reserve concentration, a market for nego tiable paper and Federal Reserve Board supervision.
President Wilson signed the Hetch Hetchy bill approving San Francisco water supply. He issued a statement claiming the project will not impair the beauty of the public domain.
The Senate adjourned at 11 last night with the currency bill ready for final passage today. Six Hitchcock amendments were defeated. two later offered as democratic caucus amendments showed Democratic stance toward Nebraskan. One correction let state banks join the insurance feature and the other accepted 180 day farm paper.
Speaker Champ Clark criticizes Minority Leader Mann and GOP leaders as calamity howlers. He defends the Democratic tariff bill amid a Washington session, arguing Republicans push fear and misrepresentation to oppose the measure.
The United Charities treasurer S. C. Beall reports no requests for aid from any Denton families to date and only one bank check has been used for groceries and fuel for a distant family. Mrs. Wilson notes few truly indigent cases and urges reporting of any families needing help for Christmas provisions.
The institute ends the regular program at noon on Friday with a reduced schedule for the afternoon. A business session occupies part of the afternoon. VWOST teachers depart early.
The Teachers Institute closed after a week long session with Miss Corabelle Weimar delivering Friday morning remarks. Rev J W Caldwell urged exams for teachers focusing on visions and ideals of achievement, while Miss Weimar urged closer rural home ties and mothers clubs. A home credit plan for school work, sanitation, and schoolroom practices were highlighted along with extensions by C LA figures and praise for local Texas schools. Continued on Page 2.
A rebel general leans toward following United States suggestions and says expulsion is necessary because Spaniards lives were in danger. The article details calls for indemnity to expelled Spaniards for property loss amid the political crisis.
Reports from JINAGA say General Mercado may be removed after the Chihuahua retreat with Orozco poised to take his place. In Chihuahua General Villa, a Constitutionalist commander, supports US foreigner rights and forms a committee to inventory expelled Spaniards property while indemnifying those not backing Huerta. Villa justified expulsion and death penalties after Spanish forces fired on troops at Torreon.
In Washington on December 19 Senator Ashurst introduced a bill to construct a 350000 foot barbed wire fence along the Mexican border to deter incursions into U S territory.
A force of 300 rebels led by Zapata clashed with Federal troops yesterday in Mexico City area. the rebel leader narrowly escaped capture.
An American patrol near the river confronted Mexican Federals after receiving reports of men on this side. The Mexicans fled and opened fire. the Americans returned fire, resulting in the death of one Mexican.
Mrs Albert T Patrick wife of the man convicted in the Rice murder and pardoned died in Tulsa surrounded by her husband and children. She spent a large fortune campaigning for his release.
Fort Worth reports Mrs. Haley Hales aged 35 was killed on her Maple street front porch yesterday afternoon. Eyewitnesses say a quarrel over money matters preceded the attack and police investigate the case.
In New York on December 19 the mother of former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker died thinking her son was in a sanitarium. She remained unaware he faced execution for the Rosenthal murder.
The Commissioners Court ordered an election for Precinct No 1 in Fannin County to issue a $300,000 road bond. The vote is set for January 24 in Bonham.
In bank management the personal care of officers keeps them in touch with every key detail of business. The result is a generous and steadily increasing business. The bank offers depositors absolute safety and security.
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