21 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1912
Page
1
Our stock of flaxers is more varied than ever before with cloths that come out of the tub looking well. We boast a large assortment of wide piques popular for skirts, bags, one piece dresses and children's wear.
Roosevelt outlines a group of 16 constitution makers during a speech before the Ohio Constitutional Convention. The theme centers on democracy and the process of reform.
Theaddress before the constitutional convention in Colu discusses Big Business, Wisconsin reforms, and La Follette’s era. Roosevelt criticizes vague anti trust laws and urges clear policy. defends judiciary independence. calls recall of judges an expedient experiment for communities.
The text cites Senator LaFollette once and describes Wisconsin as an experimental laboratory for wise government actions. It argues for caution with recalls and emphasizes expanding true democracy into industrial and political realms through progressive laws.
Fort Worth Feb 21 The defense nearly finished rebutting testimony in the Sneed case as J T Sneed father of the defendant testified relations between his son and Mrs Sneed had always been kind he said it was a mistake they did not get along The Sneed children and two little cousins were present in court and greeted by the defendant who appeared in good spirits
Ben A. Beil is bound over to the grand jury on 5000 dollars bail for the murder of S. S Morris in Fort Worth. A boy witness was examined at the inquest.
Capt. A. J Meriweather who commanded a famous blockade runner in the Civil War died in Gainesville at age 89. The Confederate veteran was noted for his service and long life, with tributes expected from local veterans groups and historical societies.
Morris Sheppard is ill in Washington and expects to go to a health resort after his recovery.
The article promotes burglary insurance with Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York, aided by Burns and Pinkerton Agencies. Directors include A J Nance, Ed Bates, Dr J M Inge, A C Owsl ey, J C Coit, J H Paine, and J R Christal. The bank claims safety and reliable service for accounts.
Bank reports a five million dollar loss tied to a Houston incident where several persons were injured but none seriously. Officials pledge safety measures and await full details of the event.
A major Houston fire at 1 a m swept five blocks destroying industrial plants and 250 homes. Flames spread through gales from Hardy to Apalousah streets, destroying mills, warehouses, and the Star and Crescent hotels. Approximately 2 000 cotton bales and several factories were lost, with 250 residences burned and hundreds unemployed. The blaze was under control by 7 a m with several sites heavily damaged.
Four new meningitis cases are reported in Dallas on Tuesday with no deaths. Gatesville Texas and Shreveport Louisiana have raised quarantines. A case is reported near Tioga and several new cases appear across the state.
Ear Sandt, a youthful aviator, became the first man to fly over the Great Lakes but crashed on ice ten miles from shore Tuesday and was badly injured.
Severe weather tore through Shreveport causing eight deaths and sixty one injuries. Wind speeds fueled a cyclone like gale, ripping roofs and overturning debris. Officials urged residents to seek shelter and police closed affected streets as emergency crews responded.
A severe wind storm in Denton caused extensive minor damage while Shreveport suffered a tornado like blow during Mardi Gras night. Eight killed and fifty injured in Shreveport as the cyclone toppled homes and a one year old child perished in Manheim family house collapse. Winds hit 70 mph at Hobart and 40 mph at Guthrie with snow in western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle.
A wind and hail storm demolished several houses at Stamps near Texarkana yesterday afternoon. Snow then fell in the area. Local dispatch reports indicate damage to homes from the severe weather.
Oxiateq Press Dispatch reports severe wind storms struck Texas with extensive damage across San Antonio and Austin. Uprooted trees and roofs torn off were noted as the most serious effects amid widespread wreckage yesterday and last night.
The Associated Press dispatch from Jalhart on February 21 reports improved weather conditions the next day February 22 allowing all road traffic to resume. Stock markets were lightly affected with little loss observed.
The freezing weather grips northern Mexico and El Paso, with fruit crops in blossom fearing damage. San Antonio reports losses reaching 200000 dollars as the cold wave sweeps the region.
Advices from Mexico to the State department indicate widespread anarchy south of the Rio Grande and unrest in official circles. Several cities are reported in rebel hands as Americans protest robberies and bands operate without interruption.
The Republicans in the House presented a solid front against passage of the tariff revision bill with insurgents voting with regular Republicans against the Underwood chemical tariff which passed 178 to 127.
Southern state leaders including railroad and steamship executives and farmers gathered in Baltimore to form an organization aimed at encouraging immigration to the South. The group seeks coordinated efforts to boost settlement and agricultural labor in southern states.
Most men indicted in the dynamiting cases will go to Indianapolis for arraignment without protest on March 12. The government is prepared to try the cases.
A Washington report says progressive Republicans are lining up for Col. Roosevelt while La Follette’s boom wanes. A campaign message from Roosevelt’s camp is expected Monday. Taft forces reportedly gain strength nationwide except Texas where Cecil Lyon faces a showdown.
Report notes fair weather in New Orleans with warmer conditions expected on Thursday. Overnight temperatures improve and the day remains mild with no extreme cold.
First two days of February term show grand jury in session and many orders on the jury and appearance dockets. Numerous cases heard include debt foreclosures and divorces with judgments by default, continuances, and removals of clouds on titles.
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