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Newspaper

Record And Chronicle

Location

Denton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1912

Page

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Wide Assortment of Piques for Dresses and Aprons

Our Piece Goods offers a broad selection of piques popular for skirts bags one piece dresses and children's wear.

Prisoners and Guards Killed in Puebla Jail Delivery

Associated Press dispatch from Mexico City reports 27 prisoners and guards killed at Puebla during a jail delivery. Twenty prisoners escaped as a cavalry unit fought the escapees in the melee.

Associated Press Mexico City Twen Puebla

Fort Worth Man Killed in Street Car Shooting

Fort Worth businessman Morris was shot and killed by City Detective Ben A. Bell during a street car confrontation. Bell says Morris knocked him down and he fired when a weapon was drawn, claiming self defense in the incident on the city car.

Fort Worth Morris Polytechnic Heights Ben A. Bell Bell

Good Groceries Prompt Delivery and Courteous Treatment

A compact local advertisement touts good groceries with prompt delivery and courteous service. It highlights right prices, and provides a contact phone number 342 for orders and inquiries.

Commissioners Close Session Without Bids on Lewisville Road Work

The special session of the commissioners court adjourned without receiving bids or completing the Lewisville road work contract. The bond purchaser’s attorney had not yet reviewed the submitted record, delaying funds transfer. The court reviewed Hawkins January report showing over 105000 dollars collected, finishing Tuesday afternoon.

Commissoners Court Lewisville Lettne Dllector Hawkins

Fire damage hits Crosbytown business district

Omnithird of Plains town business section burned Monday night. Loss estimated at 26000. Dispatch from Associated Press notes Paris and Roxton incidents and a separate Colombian minister statement over US Colombia relations.

Plains Town Associated Press Dispatch Plainview Crosbytown Associated Presa Dispatch Paris Roxton

Insured Against Burglary by Fidelity and Casualty Company

A submission details burglary insurance by the Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York aided by Burns and Pinkerton Agencies. Directors listed include A. J. Nance Ed F Bates Dr. J. M. Inge A C Owsl ey J C Coat J H Paine J R Christal.

Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York Burns Pinkerton A. J. Nance ED F. Bates J. M. Inge A. C. Owsley J. C. Coit J. H. Paine J. R. Christal

Motto Safety and Service Bank Promise

A bank advert promises safety and reliable service for accounts, assuring customers they can dismiss worry and rely on the bank’s protection and care.

Blizzard Swings Through Dalhart and Amarillo

A blizzard sweeps the Panhandle with schools closed in Dalhart and Amarillo. Snow drifts reach up to five feet, rail traffic disrupted and Amarillo cut off from telegraph and travel as temperatures run well below normal.

Dalhart Rock Island

Sneed Trial Adjoourned to Wednesday in Corsicana

Trial proceedings for Sneed are postponed to Wednesday in Corsicana as dictated by the court. The docket indicates mother of Cone Johnson present and records note the adjournment details for the upcoming session.

Cone Johnson Dity Corsicana

Denton Trial Delays as Last Witness Set for Wednesday

Fort Worth Feb 20 Denton captain Boyce death linked case delays with only one more witness Fred Muller from the undertaking firm expected to finish evidence by Wednesday and a potential jury verdict by Saturday. Denton banker W T Johnson testified recalling meetings with Boyce about a long affair spanning twelve to fourteen years beginning in Georgetown.

Associated Press Dispatch Fort Worth Johnson Corsicana Frea Muller Undertaking Company Capt. Boyce Lynn Boyce Ail Sneeq World W T. Johnson Denton First National Bank of McLean Captain Boyce Denver H m

Storm Floods Denison Stores Causing Damage

A hail and rainstorm struck Denison on February 20 flooding stores and causing considerable damage to merchandise and property. Local effects included damage to storefronts and obstructed streets as crews assessed losses.

Associated Press Denison

Rain Rain Falls Heavily in Sherman

Sherman reports heavy rain today with substantial precipitation and overcast skies. Weather officials note ongoing showers with localized temp changes and potential crop impact in the region.

Vernon Brief: Heavy Rain Dampens Local Area

A hard rain falls in Vernon with no additional details provided. The Associated Press report notes precipitation affecting the town on February 20. Local conditions and impacts remain unconfirmed in the accessible text.

Vernon Associated Press

Rain and Snow Flurries Hit Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls reports rain with flurries of snow as a cold weather system passes through the region on February 26. Local observers note damp streets and light wintry precipitation, with no major disruption reported.

Wichita Falls Associated Press Dispatch

Man Shot, Ed Mullins Dead in Childress feud

Ed Mullins was shot and killed in Childress today by Charles Reed amid family trouble claims. Police report indicates the fatal shooting arose from domestic disputes. Reed is in custody for investigation.

Ed Mullins Charles H Reed Associated Press Dispatch Childress Charles Reid

Alabama murderer hanged after cruelty verdict in Citronelle

J Lawrence Odom, who killed three persons after a dog cruelty case testimony in Citronelle police court, was hanged at 6 19 this morning. He refused religious comfort and, on the gallows, asked to see his wife while his son and a Catholic priest offered prayers.

Mobile Ala J Lawrence Odom Citronnelle

Dear mute killer ends life after triple tragedy

John Newman, described as a deaf mute, fatally shot Mrs un C. St. Louis and her twelve year old daughter before turning the gun on himself. The motive remains unknown.

John Newman UN C. St. Louis

Money and Savings Plan For Rainy Days In Home Budget

The text advocates steady income flow to maintain the home and urges banking savings to prepare for hard times. It emphasizes thrift, prudent money management, and being prepared to meet emergencies with saved funds.

Federal Grand Jury Probing National Cash Register

Cincinnati report says a federal grand jury investigates National Cash Register on suspicions of Sherman Act violations. The panel is expected to conclude by Tuesday.

National Cash Register CO Associated Press Dispatch Cincinnati Federal Grand Jury National Cash Register Company

Tragedy Over Love Affair In Gainesville

A 25 year old man, Troup, killed Abner Steele 20 in Gainesville then fatally shot himself. The double tragedy followed a conflict over a young woman at her grandparents home. In Dallas a campaign against mashers began with a man fined $10 for harassing a girl in court.

Gainesville Thurman Troup Abner Steele Mountain Springs Dallas

Weather Forecast for New Orleans Tonight and Wednesday

Tonight fair and much colder with freezing temperatures. Wednesday outlook calls for fair skies.

New Orleans Fin

Minority Report Challenges Stephenson Seat Victory

A Senate minority report, signed by Senators Kevon Clapping Jones Lea and Kern, contests Isaac Stephenson of Wisconsin taking a seat. It cites campaign expenditures of 107793 and argues such spending taints the electoral process and would set a dangerous precedent of buying seats.

Washington Isaac Stephenson Wisconsin Senate Kevon Jones Lea Kern Stephenson

Major Fire Destroys El Reno China Plant

A large fire in El Reno Oklahoma completely destroyed the El Reno China Plant building, one of the state’s largest structures. The loss is about 57000 dollars and the fire’s origin is unknown.

EL Reno

Imboden Declares Candidacy for Texas Lieutenant Governor

Former District Attorney W. M. Imboden of Rusk announces his plan to run for lieutenant governor of Texas. He sets forth a campaign stance though specific policies are not detailed in the notice.

Imbodden W. M., Imboden Rusk Texas

Legislative, Not a Judicial Question Said by Court

Washington says only Congress may object to initiative and referendum in states, not the Supreme Court. The decision holds that whether a state remains a republic under I R is a political issue for Congress, not a judicial one, amid tied cases from Pacific States Telephone over taxes and various states.

Washington Congress Supreme Cour of the United States Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company Oregon Missouri California Arkansas Colorado South Dakota Utah Montana Oklahoma Maine Arizona

Suspect Arrested in Pullman Car Robbery Near Pedmont

A man was arrested near Altamont West Virginia today in connection with the robbery of Pullman car passengers near Pedmont West Virginia last night. He had 137 dollars four watches and two revolvers. He said another man gave him the money.

Associated Press Dispatch Baltimore, Md Altamont W. Va Pedmont

Court upholds Texas law on medical practice registration

The Supreme Court on Monday affirmed a Texas statute requiring healers and medical practitioners to register their authority to practice medicine. The decision stems from a case carried up from El Paso.

Texas United States Supreme Court Fom el Paso

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