29 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
1
President Taft plans a vigorous on the road campaign before the June convention. He will travel the West to Chicago and the North to New Hampshire and go as far South as Georgia delivering scores of speeches. Additional engagements may follow in coming weeks.
Reports circulate about fresh accusations against Dr Wiley leader of the Federal Pure Food Department. The anonymous claim joins others alleging he favored a baking powder deemed harmful. A Washington dispatch also notes he may resign amid sustained political attacks.
Secretary Knox left for Port Limon Costa Rica this afternoon aboard an official dispatch. The trip aims to discuss Panama assistance and regional security with Costa Rican authorities and allied partners.
The Sneed jury was discharged at 10 05 this morning after seven jurors stood for acquittal and five for conviction. The jury had been out 112 hours. Judge Swayne made no comment beyond the formal note of disagreement. Defendant J B Sneed was disappointed, as he expected an acquittal.
The bank touts absolute safety and intelligent service as its core to attract new customers, emphasizing how customers of Exchange National Bank are receiving these benefits and inviting new accounts.
London February 29 There is faint hope of averting the coal strike before night unless something unexpected occurs over 1000 men and boys will have struck while tens of thousands in other trades will be idle.
Washington February 29. Cabinet officers issued the final decision against saccharine in prepared foods. Manufacturers are given one month to comply with the ruling and take necessary steps to remove the sweetener from products.
Washington February 29. Dr Wiley denied the rumor that he would resign from his post as chief chemist. He stated there is no truth to last nights report and affirmed he remains in his official duties.
The Dallas Waco interurban bond issue has been sold in full. Construction will begin soon on the 134 mile line connecting Dallas and Waco, marking the longest interurban in the state.
Final settlement reached in the Ed Jackson will contest at San Angelo. Mary Luva and Mrs W L Aldwell withdrew all evidence affecting the deceased sanity and the Catholic church, to which the bulk of the estate was bequeathed, will receive one third after deducting about 200000 for other bequests.
The University of Arkansas faces ongoing student strife after 36 expulsions for criticizing the inquiry. Regents plan a Friday meeting to hear evidence and decide on the matter.
Fragmentary note describes Samii attitude as in Mabero revolutionary week, with hold on export, unrest, and political tension noted. The text references export terms and a stance resembling a prior uprising, implying economic or social disruption.
United States will not block legitimate exports of munitions of war from El Paso to Juarez, enforcing neutrality laws only against shipments aiding conspiracies. President Madero telegram says he will not resign and remains confident in handling the delicate situation.
AP dispatch reports in Laredo that thirty six men were killed in yesterday's penitentiary revolt at Monterey. Twenty five prisoners and the ringleader were executed in the aftermath as authorities moved to restore order.
Dallas reports two new cases with no deaths while Louisville records thirty cases and five deaths in three weeks. Waco and Shreveport report one new case each, Greenville one case with one death, Wichita Falls four deaths in ten days from seven cases, and Fort Worth three new cases with one death in the last 24 hours.
A Hillsboro call for Rev. Andrews dominates the First Baptist Church meeting. A delegation will visit Hillsboro Friday to seek his honorable release, while the church forms a permanent building committee and considers pulpit supplies.
In an effort to save the life of his son Sam Dixon a special train on the Rock Island took the boy who had been accidentally shot to a Fort Worth hospital where an operation was performed with fair promises of success. The parties lived near Jacksboro.
The Senate War Claims committee decided to report favorably the Overman resolution requiring the Secretary of War to transmit to the Senate a list of individuals who sold or agreed to sell cotton to the Confederacy with count parish state and price. This information is vital to claimants in Court on Claims for cotton seized who seek remuneration.
Dalhart reports seven deaths from freezing in the Sunday blizzard. Names scarce. two victims in Romero Texas and Amstad and Naravisa New Mexico, plus one near Dalhart. Mrs Seyler is the only identified victim.
Cone Johnson, a candidate for United States Senator, spoke in Dallas on Wednesday saying he is not yet ready to announce his platform but that progress is expected.
A fierce new snowstorm struck Amarillo in the Panhandle yesterday afternoon, forecast to be one of the winter's worst blows.
Seven hundred Yuan Shikai troops rioted in Peking wrecking and looting at 6:30 PM. Rebels fired shots and looted hundreds of shops while loyal troops attempted to restore order. A shell fell into the American legation grounds but did not explode as foreigners gathered at their legations.
Brigadier General Ramsey D. Potts, division commander of the Central Division, United States Army, is ordered to inspect the state encampment rounds on March 6.
Washington February 29 Attorney General Eckersham asks court to prevent the American Bar Association from ejecting W. H. Lewis a Negro assistant from membership while he contests the move.
New Orleans Feb 29 reports a chilly forecast for tonight with freezing expected. Friday looks warmer with a shift in temperatures and improving conditions.
The Taft administration’s recommendation for a commission on industrial relations is embodied in a House bill introduced by Representative Hughes of New Jersey, a Democrat.
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