26 Dec 1913
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 37 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
1
A New Year greeting to readers and patrons wishing happiness and prosperity, expressing hope for a favorable future beyond expectations. The note conveys goodwill from the sender to their friends and customers.
A message pledges ongoing readiness to serve the public in any and every way within the organization's power, reaffirming commitment to provide assistance and support in prosperity and life.
Denton County National Bank lists officers including President W B McClurkan, Vice President J L Blewett, Cashier B H Deavenport, and Assistant Cashier R M Barns. Also named are D R Turner, W J McCra, J F Raley, and G H Blewett in other roles.
United States Life Saving service reports vessels and cargo valued at 13.86 million saved in the fiscal year. The year saw 43 casualties at sea, 69 ships lost and 73 drownings, per Ls. J. Kimball, General Superintendent.
Benjamin F. Long a Dallas carpenter shot and killed Mrs. T. J. Pollard at his boarding house and then fatally shot himself. Two witnesses present said they saw the shooting as the party was leaving the home and could offer no motive.
Sherman report says Elmer Smith aged 32 died from pistol wounds sustained in a Christmas Eve conflict. Bert Gibson surrendered to officers and is charged with the killing after the two men reportedly met yesterday following a Christmas Eve fight.
A. J. Nance is President with J. R. Coit as Cashier and J. R. Cristal as Vice-President. E. D. Curtis serves as Assistant Cashier and other names include A. J. Nance, J. R. Coit, J. R. Chrestal, Ed F. Bates, Dr. J. M. Inge, Alvin C. Owsley, and John H. Paine.
A series of disasters in the copper region causes many women and children to die, prompting fears of a prolonged strike that has spread tension through Calumet and surrounding areas.
Investigations proceed as peacemakers try to end copper strikes amid tragedy in Calumet. The Italian Hall disaster claims seventy two victims, many children, with all bodies identified. Local aid offered. no outside assistance sought.
Secretary of Labor Wilson ordered John Densmore to Calumet Michigan to aid in settling the copper strike. He termed the Christmas Eve tragedy that killed seventy two as a matter for state investigation.
Eleven marriage licenses issued between Tuesday noon and Wednesday night mark eleven Christmas marriages. Eight licenses went to white individuals and three to African Americans, listing pairs such as B. B. Solomon with Jennie Ellichman and Joe Skinner with Alice Clark, among others.
A local laundry advertises meticulous attention to garments returning clean and pressed. It urges customers to begin the pleasant outcome by sending work this week, promising careful washing that will bring back a satisfied smile.
In a special session on Wednesday afternoon the City Council acted to halt further warrants under the Salary Act after passing the ordinance fixing salaries of city officers.
In a special Denton city council session on December 24 1913 Mayor Bates vetoed the ordinance establishing salaries for city officers. He cited legal concerns about monthly warrants and fee payments and noted previous misinterpretations by the city attorney. The council was asked to consider the veto and act accordingly.
Vague OCR fragment notes savings of seven seven in unclear context. No clear event date person or organization identified.
A Mexican representative condemns U S marks and Japan during a national demonstration. The anti American protest is described as a public display aimed at challenging U S and Japanese presence.
Senor Francisco De La Barra Mexico's special envoy received a national welcome at Mexico City. A parliamentary committee presented him with a sword and a mass meeting at the National Palace adopted a resolution criticizing United States policies toward Japanese residents.
Engineer C B Marsters applied emergency brakes on southbound Katy No 17 near Trinity Mills preventing a more severe crash. Despite derailments of tender and cars, no injuries were reported as No 17 and No 23 arrived Dallas late after a relief train helped lift wrecked coaches back onto the rails.
Robt. Miller’s new Overland automobile, left in front of his Center street home, was destroyed by fire Wednesday night when started for town. The car had about 1,500 miles and is a total loss, insured for 700. Miller suspects carburetor flooding from freezing as the cause.
A workman uncovered a dollar of 1804 in New Haven on December 26. The coin, valued at 3 500 pounds, represents a rare piece of early American coinage.
A brief note thanking readers for liberal patronage and inviting continued support over the holidays and into the new year from a local newspaper column or storefront notice.
A brief closing note promises continued business relations and high standards of service, signed “Very truly,” reflecting a polite closing from a past correspondence or customer engagement. The text emphasizes ongoing reliability and customer satisfaction without presenting additional details.
Practically every large city in the country is represented in a list of national banks applying for membership in a new currency reserve system. Banks anxiously avail themselves of the bill.
More than 400 national banks across states and major cities applied for Federal Reserve System membership. Dallas and Sherman banks are on the list as Treasury and officials prepare to inspect applicants and outline reserve district divisions.
A Dallas boy aged thirteen used a rifle given for Christmas to shoot at his back door and killed his grandfather W. W. Freeman, a seventy four year old Confederate veteran, last night.
Chairman McCormick calls a charter commission meeting for next Monday night at the city hall. At the last session the panel fixed municipal boundaries under the proposed charter and endorsed the commission form of government. Members are expected to discuss further provisions at the upcoming session.
American officials report rebels destroyed a Federal convoy train north of San Luis Potosi killing thirty four Federals. State Department advices today confirm the incident and casualty figure.
Freeze weather extended over the entire southwest last night reaching the Gulf for the first time this fall signaling a broad cold snap across the region.
Sam J. Hunter, floricultural representative, announces candidacy to succeed Congressman Oscar Calloway. He intends to oppose Calloway on the currency issue, asserting differences with the current congressman. The announcement comes from Fort Worth dated December 26.
James Duross aged 32 died after slipping on soap and falling from a second story bathroom window in Dallas. He struck a picket fence, his abdomen was pierced by three pickets, and he succumbed to his injuries that night.
Berne Dec 26 Oscar Bider a Swiss aviator completed a successful flight across the Alps despite several hours of fog that blocked visibility.
The bank extends thanks to the people of Denton and Denton County for liberal patronage during the past year and solicits a continuation of business in 1914. It cites daily growth as proof of competence and confidence and pledges to continue delivering efficient service.
President Wilson starts a three week rest program in Mississippi to restore vigor with nine hours sleep daily a golf game a car ride and long walk while in Christian and Gulfport. He may not name currency reform board members during the stay as a safety measure.
Taylor, Dec 26. G. Lee Perkinson has submitted his resignation as City Attorney and will move to a North Texas town to practice law. He is a former Denton resident.
Dallas man W. A. Fraser automatically becomes Sovereign Head after the death of J. C. Root. Announcement from Woodmen of the World headquarters states Fraser succeeds the late leader.
W A Fraser sovereign adviser of the Woodmen of the World prepared a floral offering for the Texas jurisdiction after the death of Sovereign Commander Jos Root. With his passing Mrs Fraser becomes acting commander as Fraser leaves for Omaha.
In New York on December 26 attorneys for Hans Schmidt presented 30 000 word hypothetical questions to court alienists to prove the priest was insane at the time of his murder of Anna Aumuller.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.