22 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1913
Page
1
Constantinople reports a Bulgarian reconnaissance aircraft was hit by a Turkish shell and fell inside Turkish lines. The Russian pilot Lieut. Nikolas was captured. his injuries are unclear.
The Dowager Empress of China died in Pekin at 2:30 this morning, February 22.
Fair tonight and Sunday for Denton and vicinity. Light winds and dry conditions expected with clear skies. Temperatures will dip at night and rise again during the day with comfortable ranges.
Local business notes have shifted operations to the old post office building just south of the bank as work continues toward completion of a new bank structure.
Public notice from Exchange National Bank Denton Texas outlining a financial matter or filing. No further details are readable in the supplied text.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting W E Smoot was asked to devise a plan for a county fair. The group reviewed financing for the CIA home coming and farm demonstration work and discussed a Tarrant Denton trunk road project. A $750 brief was needed for the CIA event, with a committee appointed to raise funds. A separate committee was named to secure the $1 200 required for ongoing farm demonstrations, $400 government funded. A Meridian road through Denton or a Red River through road was discussed, with plans for a joint meeting of county commissioners in Cook Denton and Tarrant counties. Denton officials expressed willingness to aid. A county fair planning effort was assigned to Smoot with March as a possible meeting time.
About 1.9 million dollars in damage resulted from a sleet storm in the Chicago region, with wires suffering the main harm. In Washington, Pujo committee members agree a money trust exists as a concentration of credit and resources, but disagree on remedies, an executive session to draft bills set for Monday.
Chancellor Allison ruled that Vanderbilt University is under the Methodist Church’s oversight and that old trustees have no right to elect their own members. The decision, made in Nashville on February 22, was long debated among church leaders and university officials.
Kaufman February 22. Early this morning representative Kelly was reported dying with meningitis in a developing medical alert.
A mass meeting is planned for Saturday night to discuss preliminary arrangements for starting work on a Confederate monument. Officials announced the event and invited local residents to attend.
Widespread unrest looms as more than two thirds of states refuse to accept Huerta's rule amid incipient outbreaks in several regions signaling potential civil war.
Katie Daffan chapter U D C outlines fund raising plans for a Confederate monument. A mass meeting at the courthouse is scheduled with Normal college band providing music. Multiple town committees are appointed to solicit funds across Denton and surrounding towns.
The Texas Senate with twenty two members present engrossed the Johnson local option pool bill allowing cities to decide on pool halls. Lattimore bill for licensed saloons passed to engrossment. Debate cited constitutional concerns and auditing measures for sheriffs and district clerks were introduced.
Austin reports new Senate bills introduced yesterday. Proposals include vesting eminent domain to normal school regents, banning liquor in public places, abolishing tuberculosis commission, a bundled liquor sale measure, limits on campaign contributions, a white slave bill, and requiring permits for licenses.
The Fifth brigade of the second division under Brigadier General F A Smith is ordered to Galveston to be ready for foreign service. Troops arrive by Sunday night to sail on Kilpatrick Sumner and McClellan transports. The State Department says no armed action will back Taft on Madero execution. Huerta says peace will be restored by force if needed. A new revolution brews as Carranza and others mobilize forces.
Our Ready-to-Wear Department displays fifty new skirts and daily arrivals of dresses including Silk Ratinna Linen and Pique options. Prices range from five to ten dollars with special values on Ladies' Shirt Waists featuring the latest models.
Our stock of Oxfords and pumps is complete with makers Hanan and Son Selby Shoe Co Johnson Bros. These shoes are famous for superior workmanship and fitting quality. We can show you the style and last that will suit you. Look at shoes in this store.
The text notes undecided actions for Francisco Madero, reports his wife visited him in prison, and says a US diplomatic protest arrived though its impact is unclear. It says ex-President Porfirio Diaz plans to return but won't seek political power. A Laredo dispatch warns civil war may follow revolutions and a northern Mexico republic idea is floated. Eight states oppose Huerta's ascent.
A Decatur dispatch reports a 100-barrel oil well strike ten miles southwest of Decatur at 450 feet. The find has aroused interest among local prospecting firms and oil investors.
A bank call to readers promoting savings with a pledge that savers build progress. It urges opening an account with one dollar to start, portraying savers as independent builders of homes mills bridges and ships.
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