Big Rebel Victory Seen Soon Amid Ongoing Fighting
Army experts expect a decisive Confederate victory within 24 hours as battles continue. Federals are reported short of ammunition and under heavy pressure in the field.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
1
Tenement Fire Kills Eight in East Side New York
An incendiary blaze in an East Side tenement house killed five men and three women and injured fifteen others who jumped from fire escapes. Gussie Mazzin, 19, saved her family but perished when she returned to her room. The building housed thirty families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Gussie Mazzin
Ale
No Extra Legislative Session Planned After Flood
Austin Texas Gov Colquit says no extra session is needed due to the flood and none will be called. Dee Austin 34 reports the governor’s stance and decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Dee
Gov. Colquit
Greenbugs Reported on Wheat Fields Near Krum
Report from James W. Simmons after a farm trip notes thousands of greenbugs on fall oats west of Krum. Government expert calls them genuine pests though weather may curb or worsen damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbugs
Krum
James W. Simmons
Mr. Simmons
A. L. Tabor
Alliance Milling Company
Cooke County
Valley View
Battle near Ojinaga intensifies amid border tensions
Associated Press reports ongoing fighting at Ojinaga with Federals short on ammo and rebels pressing their semicircular advance. U.S. border patrol numbers 1,000 as 4,000 Federals considered a potential, dangerous crossing into Texas. Reports conflict over casualties while deserters claim heavy losses. Orozco and Salazar allegedly crossed to seek American shelter if defeat persists.
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Associated Press
Presidio
Ojinaga
United States Army
United States
Texas
Orozco
Salazar
Jury Acquits Hobbs on Bribery Charge
Vicksburg Mississippi December 31 41 The jury after an all night deliberation declared State Senator Hobbs not guilty on charges of soliciting and receiving bribes It is not known if the verdict will impact similar charges against Lieutenant Governor Bilbo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Associated Press Dispatch
Vicksburg, Miss
Is.a. Hobbs
Bilbo
Business men urged to fund city garbage disposal
The Sanitary Committee of the City Council seeks business support to cover monthly costs for trash removal citywide. They plan to hire a wagon and team to haul business district refuse daily and residence area waste at intervals, making clean up regular rather than sporadic. The committee includes J. A. Barton as chairman, with T. A. Robinson and C. E. Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Barton
T. A. Robinson
C. E. Fowler
Rebel Armies Close In On Nuevo Laredo
Reports say two Constitutionalist forces near 2,500 troops from the Rio Grande and 1,000 troops from the south are advancing to demand the surrender of Nuevo Laredo amid ongoing fighting.
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Nuevo Laredo
Associated Press Disputch
Laredo
Rio Grande
Personal crisis reports rise in 1913 United States
Chicago reports show 13,106 personal crisis reports in 1913, up twenty five from 1912. Twice as many men as women killed themselves, with physicians leading professionals at thirty four reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Chicago
United States
Jarrell Evans Dry Goods Co Thanks Patrons for 1913
The firm extends sincere thanks to friends and customers for liberal patronage in the past year and earnestly solicits a continuation of support in the year 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarrell Evans Dry Goods Co
Fort Worth Auto Club Logs Denton Fort Worth Road
E. E. Edwards secretary of the Fort Worth Automobile Association was here after logging the Fort Worth Denton road. He cited rising interest due to the new interurban and noted many inquiries. Edwards broke down crossing Hickory creek and his car needed about 100 dollars in repairs. His machine was hauled into town by mules. He supported Denton and Roanoke precincts considering a road bond issue amid noted poor road conditions in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Edwards
Fort Worth
Denton
Roanoke
Denton County
Livestock Value Reaches 865 Billion at Chicago Stockyards in 1913
The Chicago stockyards reported total livestock receipts in 1913 valued at 865 billion dollars, a record for the year. The figure reflects broad activity across cattle hogs and other cattle shipments centered in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Villa denies ordering Japanese from Chihuahua
General Villa denies reports that he has considered expelling Japanese residents from Chihuahua, saying he has not ordered such action. The dispatch date from Chihuahua is cited in the Associated Press report filed in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Chihuahua
Associated Press Dispate
Washington
Health Officer Returns From Hebron Scarlet Fever Cases
County Health Officer Edwards returned Tuesday night from Hebron where he fumigated houses where scarlet fever patients were treated. He reported about a dozen cases, all comparatively mild, with no deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebron
Oficer Edwards
New Year Holiday Closures Announced by City Institutions
The C I A John B Denton three ward schools banks and local post office will stay closed New Year's Day Rural carriers at the post office share the holiday Stores on the square will not close Businesses plan watch night services at First Christian Church and at private homes The note predicts midnight city noises and whistles to mark the occasion
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John B. Denton
First Christian Church
Army reports only two typhoid cases in 1913
The United States army reported it faced just two cases of typhoid fever during the year 1913, a remarkably low toll in a wartime period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ss. Army
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
United States Army
John Lind Leaves for Pass Christian to Confer with Wilson
Vera Cruz report states John Lind departed aboard the U S Chester for Pass Christian Mississippi to confer with President Wilson on matters of state. He travels with no stated schedule and aims to discuss diplomatic issues with the administration.
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Vera Cruz
John Lind
U.S
Chester
Pass Christian
Miss
Wilson
Mona Lisa Returned to Paris Louvre in Ceremony
Mona Lisa, the portrait, was brought back to Paris today amid an event and guarded ceremony at the Louvre. The return marks a formal restoration of the celebrated painting to its traditional home after travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UTS
Paris
Louvre
Associated Press Disputch
France
Battle for Ojinaga Rages After 36 Hours of Fighting
Presidio reports the Ojinaga clash continuing at nightfall with rebels led by Ortega pressing the Federals. About 5,000 insurgents fought as casualties were believed heavy and cannot be estimated precisely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presidio
Ojinaga
Ortega
Roanoke Man Talks Bond Issue For Better Roads
A Roanoke visitor said a bond issue for better roads was being considered locally and a petition might be gathered in time for the January meeting of the Commissioners' court.
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Roanoke
Commissioners’ Court
Indiana Progressive Democrats organize to challenge Taggart
Prominent Democrats from across Indiana met in Indianapolis to found the Indiana Federation of Progressive Democrats and oppose Thomas Taggart who controlled the party district conventions the day earlier.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Indiana Federation of Progressive Democrats
Thomas Taggart
Denison Woman Fatally Burned
Denison reports Mrs. Tom Gossett suffered fatal burns while starting a fire with coal oil yesterday. Investigation and details about the incident were not immediately available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Tom Gossett
Lind's Departure Causes No Comment in Mexico City
Menigco City dispatch says John Lind left for Pass Christian to see President Wilson and officials in Mexico City report his movements no longer concern them. The note indicates Lind’s actions have ceased to be of interest to local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Mexico City
Huerta
Lind
Associated Press
Menigco City
John Lind
Wilson
Pass Christian
Funeral of Col. Henry Exall in Dallas
In a large gathering of friends Col. Henry Exall was buried in Oakland Cemetery Dallas with simple but impressive ceremonies yesterday afternoon.
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Col
Henry Enall
Dallas
Henry Exall
Oakland
New Judge Appointed in Texas as Colquitt Names Garnett
Austin news reports Governor Colquitt appointed M. H. Garnett of McKinney to succeed Judge J. M. Pearson of Sherman who resigned from the district bench. Garnett's selection follows the vacancy created by Pearson’s departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Colquitt
Maned
M. H. Garnett
MckKinney
J. M. Pearson
Sherman
Schmidt Jury Discharged after Thirty-Six Hours
The jury in the Hans Schmidt case was discharged yesterday in New York after thirty six hours of deliberation.
Fed troop train dynamited on Interoceanic Railway
A Federal troop train was dynamited today 170 miles southeast of Mexico City on the main line of the Interoceanic Railway from the capitol to coast. No details are available.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Capitol
No Strike Averted With Frisco Telegraphers
An agreement was reached between the Frisco receivers and telegraphers late yesterday, preventing a threatened strike on the Frisco road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
ST. Louis
Boy, 16, Dies in Hydro Fire Destroys Home
A fatal blaze in Hydro Oklahoma on December 31 killed Joe Harper, age 16, burning him to death as the fire destroyed his parents' home. The tragedy reported by local authorities notes the youth perished in the flames with investigations ongoing. no further details on cause released at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro, OK
Joe Harper
Woman is County Clerk appointed in Marshall
Mrs. B. W Long was appointed County Clerk to fill the unexpired term of her deceased husband in Marshall on December 31.
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Marshall
B. W Long
Cat Mims Die From Accidental Rifle Wound
Sunset reports Cat Mims was killed by an accidental discharge of a target rifle. The incident occurred near the time of the year end. No further details are provided in the brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cat Mims
Europe Battered as Severe Storm Grips Continent
Paris reports France and much of Europe facing a bitter year end with gales blizzards and floods. Spain and Portugal tally deaths from cold while Germany endures snow and Southern France records zero temperature and exposure deaths. A cyclone damaged Le Crousot and a tremendous sea roils the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Paris
France
Spain
Portugal
Germany
le Crousot
Mediterranean
Woman dies from injuries after Christmas night assault
Nescon city report says Mrs. R. A. Hess, 78, died last night from injuries suffered during a street corner brawl on Christmas night. She and her daughter were among a crowd when a man was shoved into her, knocking her down and rendering her unconscious since.
Waco Set to Vote on Pool Hall Referendum
Waco voters will decide at an election on whether pool halls may operate in this precinct. The decision hinges on the local voter turnout and await further guidance from city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
The First Guaranty State Bank Advertisement
The bank thanks the people of Denton and Denton County for their patronage during the past year and solicits a continuation of business in 1914. The message notes daily increases in business as evidence of customer confidence and efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Denton County
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A. J. Nance
J. GC. Coit
J. K. Christal
E. Db. Curtis
Goet
J. B. Christal
ED F. Bates
J. M. Inge
Alvin C. Osvsley
John H. Paine
Tereio
W.b.mclurkan &,Co
D Ae
Mississippi
William J. Burns
America
American Press Association
Denton and Vicinity
Auto Association
Denton-Ft. Worth Road
Will
Taggart
Capital
State Bank
the First Guaranty State Bank
Guaranty Fund Bank
First National Bank
Capitol and Surplus
Farmers Implement and Vehicle Co
Lipscomb’s
FOX Bros. & CO
Taliaferro Brothers
North Side Square
B. H. Deavenport & CO
Long & King
West Side
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