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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1912
Page
1
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tonight fair and much colder with freezing temperatures. Wednesday outlook calls for fair skies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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