27 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1912
Page
1
The record lists assets and liabilities including U S bonds and legal tender notes. It notes overdrafts secured and cash items from state and private banks, trust companies, savings banks, and approved reserve agents.
State of Texas Denton County banker statement sworn by cashier B H Deavenport asserting accuracy to best knowledge. Notary A Smith signs February 26 191. Corroborated by directors W B McClure A G Blewett J F Bally L Blewsett in attendance.
During Sunday's blizzard a boy named Tom Johns froze to death at Melrose New Mexico. Local authorities reported the fatal incident as the storm battered the region and delayed aid efforts.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt announced he will not engage in a personal controversy with the Taft administration and has not mentioned Taft by name. He will decide later whether to enter a public speaking campaign.
Reports from South Texas indicate meningitis still holds a considerable grip in necro communities with ongoing cases and concern spreading through local areas as health officials monitor the outbreak.
News reached Mr and Mrs C J Wilkerson of Denton about the death of their son Joe who died suddenly in Austin Saturday morning at 9 31 The remains were sent to Holland for funeral services at 1 30 in the afternoon The young man had never lived in Denton and was employed in Austin prior to his death
Col Henry Exall of Wallas sends letters urging farmers to join the Texas Industrial Congress crop contests where a $10,000 gold prize will be awarded to winners.
It is announced that Woodrow Wilson does not now contemplate a trip to Texas during the campaign or presidential nomination.
Lyon accepted a place on the Roosevelt campaign committee and will be active in the fight to secure delegates for the campaign.
Rebels gain quick ground in a two front attack on the city. The assault disrupted the town as forces dispersed, with Mexican defenders withdrawing after an initial volley and the Juarez garrison ordered to offer no further resistance.
Fort Worth reports Judge Swayne urged the jury to seek wisdom in a verdict but requested no further messages. The jurors spent Sunday and into Monday in deliberations without agreement and the court gave no time frame for continuing.
The Abernathy children who rode from Oklahoma to New York to greet Col Roosevelt now travel by car through Mexico with their father.
Col John Simpson a Texas Republican candidate for governor in 1908 declares support for President Taft over Col Roosevelt in the Republican presidential nomination battle.
Secretary Knox arrived here today to a reception with a strong American turnout. The Associated Press dispatch notes the event took place on February 27 and highlights the crowd’s patriotic participation.
An icicle weighing 40 pounds broke from the mine shaft top at Scranton Pennsylvania causing one miner to die and two others to be injured in the accident at the coal mine.
A Dallas jewelry store suffered a burglary with a rock breaking a plate glass window to enter. About $350 worth of wares were stolen in the incident.
A few thousand miners have quit work in English coal districts as negotiations continue to resolve the dispute, signaling the strike has begun and affecting production.
Rebels seize control of Juarez after a short resistance and a single volley. The city capitulates under orders from Madero with consular presence reported.
Report from El Paso dated February 27 describes the start of fighting near Juarez between rebels and Mexican regulars. Rebels move from Peace Grove toward the city amid artillery and cavalry actions as U S troops in the area hold positions.
El Paso dispatch reports Juarez surrendered to rebel forces around 11 oclock after a brief assault begun an hour earlier. Villa Vasquista troops advanced under machine gun hail, regulars offered little resistance, and looting did not occur. One defender, Captain Romerag, was wounded accidentally.
The U S government orders a federal investigation into Lawrence Massachusetts textile workers strike actions. Attorney General Wickersham directs federal attorneys to determine if Lawrence authorities violated inter state commerce act by halting sending away of the strikers children.
Associated Press dispatch from Vispach reports Schwara Kinsman and Jess Alberazzo were arrested yesterday and confessed to a $25,000 taxi cab robbery. Two thousand dollars was recovered from Alberazzo today.
Joseph Lamb a dishwasher was arrested here this afternoon and Eugene Splaine was arrested in Memphis for the taxi robbery that occurred here a few days ago.
Acting under naval department orders the United States flag has been planted on Palmyra Island. The atoll formerly belonged to Hawaii and had been claimed by Great Britain.
Judge Hoskins on Tuesday appointed John A. Harmonson to the unexpired term of Commissioner Jack Christal of Roanoke. Christal resigned to move to Denton and join the First National Bank staff. Harmonson, a Justin resident and young county figure from a pioneer family, was chosen after delay due to the judge's illness in San Angelo.
In Boston Col Roosevelt criticized the new project of judicial decisions saying government fails until the people can govern themselves. The remark framed a broader attack on judiciary that he tied to democratic trust.
Adjutant General Hutchins left Austin for San Antonio to confer with General Duncan and will proceed to El Paso tonight for further military discussions.
Thirteen rebels were killed and many wounded in a battle with state troops at Jalisco today. One federal official died and three were wounded in the engagement.
The Young Men's Booster Club of McGregor extends an invitation to Cone Johnson for a gathering in his area. The notice references his prior affiliation with the United States Senate and invites him to attend at the stated location.
Weather report from New Orleans indicates fair skies and rising temperatures tonight and Wednesday. No precipitation expected as warm air moves in from the south.
Two formal petitions asked for appointments for Harmonson and L. Lane of Roanoke, with one additional verbal application noted. The brief item records ongoing recruitment or official appointment proceedings in Roanoke.
A freight engine boiler exploded near CorScana on the T B V railroad killing the engineer and injuring several others. Rescue and investigation followed the blast.
Judge Ramsey will open his campaign for governor of Texas on March 30 in Gonzales. The event signals the start of a major political bid with local and state attention.
A meeting of special agents from the U S Department of Agriculture was held in Tyler. The session covered official duties and agency procedures.
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