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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1913
Page
1
The Exchange National Bank lists officers A J Nance president J C Coit cashier J R Christal vice president and ED F Bates Dr J M Inge Alvin C Owsl ey John H Paine as directors along with others.
May this be the merriest Christmas you have ever had and the New Year the happiest and most prosperous. We trust the future holds in store for you a little more than your share of blessings and goodwill.
A statement vows ongoing readiness to serve customers in any possible way, reflecting commitment to support prosperity and well being. The pledge echoes a longstanding service ethos and determination to assist in all circumstances.
Denton County National Bank lists W. B. McClurkan as President J. L. Blewett as Vice President B. H. Deavenport as Cashier R. M. Barns as Assistant Cashier and names D. R. Turner W. J. McCra J. F. Raley and G. H. Blewett among other listed figures.
Wall Street ends its holiday gloom as bankers and brokers prepare Christmas bonuses after the currency bill passage and Bell Telephone settlement. The Associated Press notes the shift from pessimism to optimism in New York trading messages.
War unrest overshadows the capital as a Huerta decree suspends holiday observance. Christmas spirit yields to pessimism amid a bank run halted by the order.
In Mexico City on December 23, feeble efforts are seen to arrange holiday festivities as merchants cancel foreign toy orders due to higher duties. Sentiment is dulled, the war drains purses, and most stores display only last year's leftovers.
Associated Press Dispatch from Mexico City reports La Nacion, a daily newspaper aligned with the Catholic party, suspended publication today at the suggestion of the Mexican government. The move follows government pressure and curbs on press freedoms during the period.
Panama dispatches report that Col. Goethals may authorize a government vessel to pass through the canal on Wednesday as a Christmas present to the American people. The plan is under quiet consideration and reflects a promotional gesture by the canal authority.
The decree issued December 23 proclaims every day from now until year’s end a legal holiday to curb bank runs in Mexico City. The Bank of London and Mexico opened but limited withdrawals. Huerta says the move protects banks until public confidence returns. Other banks continue normal operations, declining to halt business.
Washington December 23. While Postmaster General Burleson supports government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines in his annual report, President Wilson has not decided on the matter and no definite administration action is expected at this time.
Sixty prominent professionals and businessmen in Leeds sweep streets and haul garbage to show the public will not grant the demands of striking municipal employees seen as excessive.
Meridian Texas December 23 Mrs Ellen Etheridge convicted of poisoning her step child and given a life term. She still awaits trial on charges of killing three other step children by poison.
The Census Bureau announced that domestic cotton consumption this year reached 5,826,336 bales, the highest on record in United States history, according to an Associated Press dispatch from Washington.
San Antonio December 23 burglars blew the safe of the Farmers Bank of Poteet and secured $2,000. The Associated Press report notes the early morning heist with no immediate suspects named. The incident adds to a string of recent bank break ins across the region.
A classified styled plea notes that returning shirts will show a place where laundry is done as you would have it. It invites customers to start the smile by sending laundry work this week.
Agricultural expert from the Department reports no toknoptera gramminum present in recent North Texas wheat field visit. Entomologist notes absence of green bugs during survey and emphasizes healthy grain development.
E A Miller reports after an inspection of Grayson and Collin counties that no green bugs or grain aphids were located on oats or wheat despite reports. Parasites were reducing turnip and mustard aphids, and any green bugs likely washed away by heavy rains.
Senator Elihu Root of New York receives the 1913 Nobel Prize for efforts toward international peace. The report cites pacification of the Philippines and Cuba and the American Japanese dispute, while Root notes he would be 72 in 1916 and thus not a candidate for the presidency.
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A barrel of whiskey marked for personal use only was received for a Texas side consignee in Texarkana. The railroad refused delivery, saying the law would place too much responsibility on one person’s thirst.
United States Government botanist Charles Budd Robinson was killed by natives in the Malay archipelago, according to Manila dispatches. The report is dated from Manila and noted in Toronto on December 23.
The report cites wet weather as the main cause of pest issues in low areas and hillside seepage. It urges growers to stay alert to green bugs, with early checks to prevent spread, and recommends contacting the USDA Bureau of Entomology for circular No. 93. The State Agricultural Department will pursue further investigation if needed.
The lower house votes 21 to 60 showing overwhelming support for administration ideas on currency reform. President expects to sign the ten currency bill at 6 o clock, signaling strong approval for the reform package.
President Wilson plans to sign the currency bill at 6 this evening and head to Pass Christian Mississippi five hours later for vacation. Senator Owen and Representative Pass, authors of the bill, will be guests along with other leaders. Gold pens will be gifted to Owen and Glass. Senate conference report debate opens with Bristow criticizing exclusion from the conference and Williams defending the procedure amid partisan jibes.
The House approved the conference report on the Administration currency bill by a 298 to 60 vote and sent it to the Senate. After lengthy debate and cheers, leaders planned a Senate vote by 2 30 p m and a recess for Jan 12.
In bank management officers stay in touch with key business details guiding a generous and steadily rising customer base. The institution promises depositors absolute safety and security.
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