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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
1
In Dallas preliminary murder trial of A J Clopton for J L White’s death halted by a warrant from Judge Seay’s court. Habeas corpus petition filed by Clapton’s attorneys as process resumes. Russell Resigns From Matteawan Hospital Amid Thaw Scandal Albany News.
Washington February 28 Progressives in the Senate celebrate prospects of Kern as Democratic caucus chairman as opposition gains fade after Simmons resignation and several senators declare for progress.
Ed Christian was yesterday convicted of the murder of Special Officer W E Bennett in the T and P yards near the air park in September 1919 and was sentenced to death. He is the fourth Black man sentenced to death in Dallas county within less than three months.
A devastating blaze at a Omaha hotel trapped guests as flames spread rapidly. Rescue crews reported numerous fatalities among the guests and widespread destruction in the burning structure.
Fire at the Dewey hotel in Omaha Neb on February 28 killed an estimated twenty to fifty people with as many as ninety guests believed present. Gas explosion in the basement is suspected as the cause as the three story building burned rapidly and roof collapses trapped victims. Izzie Steiss the newsboy rushed inside to warn guests and was overcome.
A fire at the Eads place two story boarding house on West Sycamore street started in Neal Chandlers room from an old stove. It was smothered with bed clothes before the fire department arrived. Only bedclothes burned and walls were slightly scorched. The house housed three families and boarding students.
In February the County Clerk's office logged eighty eight birth certificates and fourteen death certificates. Pneumonia led causes of death with four victims. heart disease, paralysis, apoplexy, stillbirth, malignant growth of intestines, consumption, malaria, and other causes each claimed one victim.
News items from Washington report President elect declines to exempt coastwise ships from tolls and advocates repeal of Panama Canal law provisions. Suffragette army arrives at the capital as part of ongoing political developments.
President Taft vetoed the Webb bill prohibiting shipments of intoxicants into dry states, ruling it unconstitutional. Associated Press dispatch, Washington. The report also notes Wilson favoring repeal of a Panama canal tolls exemption for American coastwise shipping.
Washington Feb 28 Senator Kern of Virginia a progressive will chair the Democratic Senate caucus as Senator Martin declines re election plans. The change sets Kern as the new leader for the caucus.
General Rosalie Jones leads a large suffragist march into Washington with crowds blocking streets and delaying traffic in what observers call one of the era's most remarkable demonstrations.
American Minister Beaupre in Havana reports Castro says he has been invited by President elect Wilson to attend the inauguration. Castro will leave Cuba Saturday for Washington and plans to return to Havana afterward.
British Ambassador Bryce handed Secretary Knox the British government's reply to the latest American note on the Panama canal controversy. Knox will not act on it now and will defer consideration to his successor.
Tor Sheppard introduces a bill banning changes to the size or color of currency without Congress approval. The Treasury department had planned to reduce bill size within the next few days.
No new smallpox cases were reported to 2 o'clock Friday keeping the situation unchanged. Bulletin to Normal students said Mr Battle at Klepper place improved and past the critical stage while Mr Cooper remained not yet in crisis. Four patients at J B Tabor place had only light symptoms. City gains county permission to erect a pest house five miles south. lumber moved Friday. work delayed by poor roads.
Amarillo section of the Panhandle reports heavy snowfall last night. The winter weather disrupted travel and blanketed streets with deep accumulations across the area. Meteorologists warn of continued cold and potential further accumulation in the region.
Reports from Mexico City indicate ongoing tensions as the governor of Aguas Calientes resists Hidalgo's federal authorities. Confidence in Huerta rises amid a small scale reprise of recent clashes, with observers watching for further moves in the capital.
News from Mexico City reports Gov. Albert Fuentes and General Hidalgo's Federals preparing for a fresh clash in Aguas Calientes. Fuentes reportedly entrenched in the government palace, signaling renewed hostilities in the capital.
Ambassador Wilson announced Emilio Madero was killed while leading a rebel force in North Mexico. Seventeen Zapatistas were executed near the Federal district after looting and murder. Huerta and Diaz push for peace as revolutions wane, with amnesty bill sent to deputies.
Washington reports set of House Military Affairs members push tentative probe into the Galveston mobilization of the Second Division. They claim the move serves to test methods and provide martial spectacle, not Mexico pressures. About 10,000 soldiers plus 1,000 marines and three warships are involved, with costs exceeding the San Antonio mobilization estimated near 2 million dollars.
Frank H Dunham, 35, once a mining expert and wealthy citizen born in Denton, died in Los Angeles after a fall blamed on injuries from a drunkenness sentence. His widow ordered an investigation. local records cannot confirm prior residence in this city.
A local ad announces the last call on men and boys winter clothing. Suits are all wool by Hart Schaffner & Marx offered at 33 percent discount, with medium weight options and ready wear quality emphasized.
New season headwear arrives with Guyer offering Stetson hats in a correct shape for every face. Visit now to choose a hat that suits you and enhances your look.
The Denton crowd will ride a special train to Dallas leaving Denton at 10 30 Saturday afternoon 55 people planned to go with A W Palmer arranging seats at the opera house. The return train leaves Dallas at midnight with estimated cost under two dollars per person.
A terse forecast notes unsettled weather with colder conditions and snow expected tonight and into Saturday.
Des Moines Iowa February 28. Thomas F Flynn capitalist committed death by own action with gas. He left a note citing domestic trouble. His wife, formerly of Fort Worth Texas, had recently sued him for divorce. Last week Stella McCoy a telephone operator sued him alleging breach of contract.
Feb 28 report notes Ida Crowley, daughter of a noted stockman, is the divorced wife of Flynn, a Texas Fort Worth resident.
The agency marks twenty years in Denton by asserting its commitment to security and reliable settlements. It claims every loss claimant insured by the agency affected by serious county fires will testify to the assurance provided by their policies and to satisfaction with settlements.
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