Increase in Second Class Rate Approved
President recommends raising periodical rates from one to two cents. The action approves an increase in second class mail charges affecting publications and publishers.
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Record And Chronicle in Denton, Texas
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
1
Taft Approves Two Cent Rate on Second Class Mail
President Taft endorsed the postal commission report urging a two cent per pound rate for magazines and newspapers, reversed earlier four cent proposals, and said gradual increase is needed while preserving publishers’ business stability and public information access. The commission found handling costs exceed postage, and adjustments should be phased in to avoid harming dissemination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Taft
Congress
Clitchcock
Commisson
Postal Commission
Taf
Post Office Department
Cngress
Justce
Charles E. Hughes
Supreme Court
Presdent
A. Lawrence Lowell
Hervard University
Harry A. Wheeler
Chicago Associaton of Commerce
Be Capital Surplus Hits $100900 Amid New Accounts Push
Be Capital reports a surplus of $100 900 and announces more than 50 000 new regular customers. The lender solicits new accounts as part of its expansion drive.
Indictments Hit National Cash Register and Partners
Thirty officials and employees of the National Cash Register company in Dayton were indicted on Sherman anti trust charges. The Adams Express company faced eleven counts for attempting to collect above established rates. Seven Cincinnati manufacturers were charged with seeking lower transportation rates than ICC fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Cincinati
W National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Adams Express Company
Cincinneti Manufacturing
Interstate Commerce Commision
Clearing After The Fire Startled City
Fire broke out today with no loss of life or serious injuries reported. Authorities say the incident caused property damage as shelters brace for displaced residents. SCHUG Betlings for homeless assistance mobilized to provide aid and temporary housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schug,, Betldings
Fire Sweeps Houston District Losses Reach Seven Million
Associated Press reports a massive Houston fire that destroyed hundreds of homes and major industrial plants. One hundred workers began clearing poles as two children recovered. two miles of rail and 93 box cars were lost with 21 Southern Pacific cars including cotton. Total losses estimate at 7 million with 50 000 bales of cotton and extensive damage to railroads and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Southern Pacfic Railroad
My Hat in the Spring Says Col. Roosevelt
Col Roosevelt replied that his hat is in the spring and he would give a complete answer on Monday regarding whether he would run for the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sring
Col. Roosevelt
Col Roosevelt
Detective Bell Bond After Sneed Case Killing
Fort Worth officer Detective Bell, who killed S. S. Morris after an argument over the Sneed case, posted bail of five thousand dollars this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Worth Oficer
Morris
Associated Prece Dienatch
Fort Worth
Bell
S. SS. Morris
Sneed
Prosecution Reenacts Boyce Killing in Sneed Trial
Fort Worth Feb 22 Special Prosecutor Cummings reenacted Captain Boyce killing arguing as Boyce in court. He sharply arraigned the defendant and defended Boyce actions as the jury listens. The courtroom is crowded with relatives of Sneed and Boyce as trial progress suggests a verdict could come by Saturday after two days of attorney argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Fort Worth
Captain Boyce
J. B. Onceq
Cummings
Capt. Boyce
Ery
Boyce
Sneed
Taft to answer Roosevelt Columbus speech without attack
President Taft will reply to Col Roosevelt's Columbus speech but will not attack the Colonel. He plans to present a clear-cut issue between his political creed and that of his predecessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Columbus
Associated Pross Dispatch
Washington
Col Roosevelt
Weatherford Man Convicted of Murder Gets Five Years
Vernon dispatch reports Clarenc Weatherforg was convicted of killing John Harwell in September 1910 and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Disputch
Vernon
Clarenc Weaherforg
John Harwell
Money as a Household Budget and Savings Plan
The text urges steady money flow to maintain a home and recommends saving in a bank for emergencies. It encourages thrift and preparedness for tough times, warning that planned savings provide security and ease during financial need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Dallas Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Fatal Street Shooting
Bob Davis was sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary for the January 29 street shooting that wounded his former sweetheart Lynda Ahlfinger and killed bystander A. W. Whaley in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ated Press
Dallas
Bob Dav
Lynda Ahlfinger
A. W. Whaley
Alvin M Owsley Announces Candidacy for Denton County Representative
Alvin M Owsley announces his candidacy for the Denton County representative seat in the next Legislature. He speaks of serving the people, upholding their interests, and seeking the Democratic vote at the primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton County
Deaton Coan
Alvin M. Owsley
Weather Summary for New Orleans Area
Report from New Orleans Ia dated February 1 notes tonight will be fair with no freezing conditions. Thursday is expected to be fair and warmer with gentle winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Civil Docket Sets Trials in District Court at Gainesville
Judge Potter schedules numerous civil cases across three weeks with specific actions including debt and damages, foreclosures, injunctions, partition, and title actions. Cases list names such as Bona Adams vs G T Jeffcoat. Mary McInerny vs T E McInerny. Florence Philips vs W T Phillips. Denton Trust Co. vs Mose White. J M Barber vs Wm White and others across Second, Third, and Fourth days and weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Dstrict Court
Gainesville
Bona Adams
G T. Jeffcoat
J_ B. Haynie
E. L. Berry
E. S. McKenney
U S. F Delity and Guaranty Co
M_ H_ Bradshaw
S. A. Bushey
Mary McInerny
T. E McInerny
J. B. Pope
D. M. Beauchamp
Aggie Tischler
Guardian
W. D. Hudson
T & P Railway Co
John McKenna
C. C. Hutcherson
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
Salle Faris
W. Johnson & Son
R. L. Ford
FE. L. Dier
D. M. Millis
S W. Kanady
J. B. Adone
Gran Christal
W. W. Jackson
A Young
Robt
H. Hopking
Geo M. Hopkins
Alvin Hill
Ben S. Brown
Luther Nickels
J. Barrow
Edgar Scurry
G. M. Flemng
Partitior
Stone
Ernest Fletcher
Stanley Cowan
M K & T. Railway Co
Florence Philips
W. T Phillips
M. J. Mays
John Mays
Texas Underhters Reciprocal Insurance Indemnty Exchange
Martha Battle
Mother Mary Agela
Mother Superior
Ursuline Convent
Dallas
Wm. Ford
Westley Pogue
Anne Simmons
R. J. Wilson
J. M. Barber
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Williams Store
Hitchcock
Tabor
A. L. Tabor & Sons
Safety and Service
Adams Express CO
Cincinnati
Claering
Southern Pacifc Railroad
Industral Companies
Whch
Detective Bell
Deam
Cummins
Roosevelt
Getc
First National Bank
Denton
Texas
Bob Davis
Alvin M_ Owsley
Ture
Buster Brown
Denton Trust Company
A. L. Lance
M. E. Edwards
W. A Watkins
A. H. Gee
Frank A Tompkins
J B. Burks
Gee
Younger
Daisy Younger
J. M. Huffington
Jno
F. Leonard
Katie Bucks
James Hicks
IS. A. Taylor Et al
M. K
T. J. Ratcliff
E. Porter
W. A. Talibberro
North Side Square
Denton’s
J. Kunze
Denton Steam Bakery
Wkgehee & Clement
Florsheim
Beyett Brothers’ Shoe Store
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