Lawyers' Bickering Delays Court Proceedings
W. H. Atwele resumes testimony as lawyers clash over procedure causing extended delays in the case. Court observers note the dispute centers on cross examination rights and admissibility of evidence.
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1912
Page
1
W. H. Atwele resumes testimony as lawyers clash over procedure causing extended delays in the case. Court observers note the dispute centers on cross examination rights and admissibility of evidence.
Fort Worth dispatch reports U S Attorney Atwell on the stand in the J B Sneed case amid delays caused by a Confederate veteran attempting suicide on courthouse steps. The defense prepares Henry Bowman testimony before J B Sneed, with the state set to rebut conspiracy claims and present key witnesses from the Panhandle. Jewels valued at 520000 shipped from Canada to Mrs Lena Sneed are seized at the Canada border in Minnesota for lack of formal purchase documents.
Oklahoma voters report mixed results as Clark supporters claim victory in a presential primary prelim. Dispatches indicate about two thirds of county delegates may be uncommitted yet personally favorable to Clark. Harmon’s manager argues a delegates majority could elevate Harmon to second choice.
Gov Colquitt appoints E Coccanouge of Denton as a Texas delegate to the National Drainage Association Congress in New Orleans. The meeting begins April 10 and runs four days.
Realizing that bank success rests on public confidence, the institution states its aim to merit that trust. The message declares the business is purely banking with a focus on safety and service and invites readers to open an account.
An imperial edict at noon declares the abdication of the Chinese throne and the republic acceptance. The Manchus surrender prerogatives unconditionally ending the Marechu dynasty begun in 1644. Boy emperor Pe Yi on the throne since 1908, uncle Prince Chin led until about a year ago.
Shanghai dispatch reports an imperialist force routed by Republican troops near Su Chow An. The Republicans feigned retreat to lure the enemy into exposed ground, where they captured or routed the force with heavy losses.
From the Battle of Manila Bay May 1 1898 to July 1 1911 the grand aggregate of United States army expenditures and War Department maintenance totals 1 896 893 425 dollars with 3357 699 029 dollars included for river and harbor outlays.
By Tuesday night authorities expect forty or more men to be indicted for conspiracy with the McNamara gang. The targets allegedly penetrated explosions against open shop contractors.
The Denton church voted to reject Rev M T Andrews resignation and to call him for an indefinite term. A nine member committee was appointed to telegraph the resolution to him in Hisboro. Andrews submitted a formal resignation citing failure of the Child and meeting-house project and opposition within the church.
An enormous explosion rocked the government powder magazine at Sandy Hook proving grounds in New York this morning. Hundreds of soldiers stood nearby as the blast scattered unexploded ammunition and blew most of the powder skyward, yet no one appears to have been hurt.
The Weather Bureau predicts the harshest long cold spell in years may ease this week with a trend to milder temperatures. It cautions more cold waves could come, but the next week or ten days should begin a moderating spell. Lake Superior is reported frozen solid, a first of its kind in records.
A telegram from Gifford Pinchot read at a Minnesota Republican Progressive League meeting states his view that La Follette’s condition makes his further presidential bid impossible.
A Sunday baptism saw twenty seven Black worshippers immersed in ice cold water on the Monongahela River in Pittsburg. Officials cut a hole in the ice to perform the immersion.
Mexican dispatch states rebels commanded by Hernandez were defeated near Moqui west of Chihuahua. Captain Salgado of the Federals was reported killed. Hernandez fled as heavy losses occurred on both sides and many rebels were captured.
Reports to the State Department say brigandage persists in Durango in northern Mexico but no organized revolutionary movement exists. Trouble near Torreon and Vera Cruz. Matamoras and Coahuila said to have gone to rebels. Federal troops in South Mexico reportedly gaining ground.
Yaqui Indians near Cananea Sonora express readiness to persuade the Yaquis now on the war path to accept peace. The démarche aligns with Ma dero’s stance as tensions linger in the frontier region.
W. B. McClurkan serves as President with Joe L. Blewett as Vice President and B. H. Deavenport as Cashier. R. M. Barne is listed as Assistant Cashier in the regional banking record.
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