Washington Man Point Drab In New York City
Twelve old guard Republicans who helped shape the Chicago convention arrive in Washington to confer with President Taft on rehabilitating the GOP. Frank Munsey urges unity, proposing a holding company to merge factions and regain control from Democrats. In New York, C L Swords a House folding clerk is found dead in a lodging house, his disappearance traced to December 31.
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Washington
Chicago
Taft
Frank Munsey
Associated Press Dispatch
New York
L. Swords
House of Representatives
Equalid
Robinson Enters Senate Race In Arkansas
Gov elect Joel Robinson announced his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed the late Jeff Davis in Little Rock Arkansas. The announcement marks Robinson’s formal bid as the U.S. Senate race Begins with Robinson courting voters and outlining his agenda.
Denton Area Weather: Increasing Crowding and Warmth
Forecast for Denton and vicinity calls for rising crowds and warmer conditions through Friday with unsettled weather. Strong winds may accompany the warmth as temperatures edge upward into the weekend.
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Denton
Vicinity
Wirmer
Resources Bank Offers Safe Service for New Year
In 1913, Resources Bank invites customers to consider safety and superior service as they transfer bank accounts. The institution lists officers and directors including A. J. Nance as President J. R. Christal as Vice President J. C. Coit as Cashier and others such as E. D. Curtis J. H. Paine Ed F. Bates Dr J. M. Inge and A. C. Owsley as board members. The ad touts “More than $600,009.00” in resources and emphasizes unmatched service.
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A. J. Nance
J. R. Christal
J. C. Coit
E. D. Curtis
Assistat
J. H. Paine
F. Bates
J. M. Inge
A. C. Owsley
Fall of Adrianople Believed Imminent
London dispatch reports Adrianople conditions are dire and the city’s fall is believed imminent. Bulgarian peace plenipotentiaries received the message as negotiations progress slowly amid the war’s endgame.
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Associated Press Dispatch
London
Adrianople
Balkan delegates weigh Adrianople capitulation timing
London Jan 9 Balkan plenipotentiaries expect Adrianople to capitulate within days either to the besieging forces or under European pressure. The delegates stay in close contact with Ambassadors as several key questions hinge on the powers' will.
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London
Adrianople
Balkan
Unidentified man found slain in Dallas business district
An unnamed man was found dead this morning in the Dallas business district. He had been killed, and authorities were investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Dallas
Jan
Mrs. O. D. Leach Dies at 83 in Denton Sanitarium
Mrs. O D Leach aged 83 died of paralysis at the Denton sanitarium at 10 36 p m Wednesday night. She was mother of R L Leach of the Cottage hotel Denton and had lived in Texas since 1870. Four children survive and funeral details note interment in Allen Collin County.
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O. D. Leach
Denton Gsanitarium
Cottage
Denton Sanitarium
R. L. Leach
Denton
J A. Leach
Bowie
Mesdames
J. S Cook
Belle Rive
W. E. Witt
Ringgold
Texas
Allen
Messrs. Leach
W. E Witt
W. R. Howard
Fort Worth
Four Days of Subzero Weather Ends as Thaw Breaks Pipes
The thermometer rose above freezing at 12:30 Thursday signaling the end of 84 hours of subzero temperatures that began Sunday. Throughout the cold spell many water pipes burst forcing plumbers to rush repairs as crews mended the freeze damage after midnight Sunday when the temperature first hit 32 degrees and held steady until thaw began.
Cotton Ginning Report Totals 12 919 257 Bales for 1912
The Census Bureau's eighth ginning report shows 12 919 257 bales of 1912 cotton ginned before January 1. The release notes state 77 799 round bales and 67 329 Sea Island bales included, with state figures led by Texas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and South Carolina. The next report will cover ginnings prior to January 15 and be issued January 23.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
BIA
Es Eameena
Pees Ko Cas
Pope Ee
Somors Oy
Dee
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
TUS Fiss
Market Quotation Sheet From Denton Telegraph
Today's quotations show Liverpool levels for Feb through May with small gains from open to close. New York futures list March prices around 12.38 to 12.44, while New Orleans figures are partial and uncertain in the snippet.
Bonds Accepted to Free Two Prisoners in Leavenworth Case
In San Francisco on January 9 bonds of 240000 dollars each were approved by the U S district court to secure the release of Olaf A Tveitmoe and Eugene Clancey from Leavenworth prison.
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Associated Press Dispatch
San Francisco
Olaf A. Tveitmoe
Eugene Clancey
Leavenworth
United States District Court
Dallas Man Faces Hangman After Prison Struggle
John Robinson, a Black inmate sentenced to be hanged tomorrow, fought all entrants to his cell today as guards attempted to escort him. The incident occurred in Dallas where the execution is scheduled, highlighting tense prelude to the scheduled death.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Dallas
John Robinson
Denton Parcel Post Totals Highlight Small Local Packages
Denton reports 990 packages received by parcel post with average local outbound weight around one pound. A cotton sample box from Witherspoon weighed ten pounds fifteen ounces, testing size and weight limits. Assistant Postmaster Dowdell notes few local outbound parcels, most under four pounds, and recent postage shifts affecting rural route mail.
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Parcel Post
Witherspoon
Tee Post
Dowdell
Denton
Louisiana
Butte
Accident fatality near Pilot Point claims Wallace life
Obituary note for Obn Wallace former Deputy Tax Assessor and Pilot Point resident. He died from a self inflicted gun discharge while crawling through barbed wire fencing near his home two miles from Pilot Point. He was about 44, survived by two children, parents, a sister and a brother.
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Iis
Obn Wallace
Pilot Point
Miller
New Yorker in Contempt for Refusing Bank Officer Names
George G. Henry a New York banker was certified to the Speaker for contempt after refusing to reveal names of twenty four bank officers who profited in the California Petroleum stock syndicate. The House Money Trust committee vote was unanimous. Speaker Clark will decide on certifying the record for possible criminal prosecution.
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New Yorker
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
House Money Trust
California Petroleum Company
Geo. G. Henry
New York
House
Committee On Banking and Currency
Clark
Suffragettes Sentenced to Eight Months in UK Jail
London reports May Billinghurst and Louisa Gay, suffragettes, were condemned to eight months in prison on charges tied to the destruction of property. Billinghurst, a cripple, cannot walk and has been imprisoned previously.
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London
May Billinghurst
Louisa Gay
Malis May Billinghurst
Fire kills one, injures two in Mobile theater blaze
A Mobile theater fire in Mobile Alabama destroyed the building causing $159000 in damage. Fireman Joseph Erda was killed and two other firefighters were seriously injured. The blaze occurred this morning.
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Mobile
Associated Press Dispatch
Ala
Joseph Erda
Kiued
Mobile Theater
Government Judge Grants Injunction Against Lumber Dealers
In New York on January for the Eastern Retail Lumber Dealers' Association the government sought a permanent injunction alleging restraint of trade. The Federal District Court granted the injunction today.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Jan
Eastern Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
Federal District Court
British steamship Evelyn sinks off Halifax
The British steamship Evelyn sank today near Halifax with a crew of thirty men reported missing or lost. Local authorities and harbor pilots began salvage and rescue operations as the vessel disappeared beneath rough seas.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Halifax
N C
Evelyn
Diseased Beef Sold to Open Indians Charged
Mrs. Henry Pierce Gray charged before the Senate committee on Indian affairs that diseased beef was sold to Open Indians with knowledge of Interior department officials.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interior Department
Henry Pierce Gray
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Cold Breaks History as Skating Debuts in El Paso
El Paso records a historic first as skating becomes possible for the town on January 9. The cold otherwise moderates, easing the chill for residents and visitors.
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EL Paso
Burnout at Elm Creek Timber Camp Claims Will Kluck
A timber camp fire near Elm Creek Wednesday night destroyed a tent and contents. Kluck sustained a bad burn-out with the origin unknown, $165 in paper money lost, and a small amount of silver saved.
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Will. Kluck
Elm Creek
Fire policy limits do not cover gas explosion loss
Insurance note explains standard fire policies exclude damage from gas explosions unless an extra premium is paid. Readers are advised to inquire about required coverage to secure this additional protection and avoid uncovered losses.
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Pound
Dallas Street
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the Guaranty Fund Bank
Telegraph
New Orleans
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Liverpool
Tvettmofr
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W. T. Johnson
A. D. Turner
V. Pres
L. H. Schweer
Act
H. F. Schweer
W. F. Woodward
John Wallace
Service
Try Gur Service
S. A. Gibson
B. H. Deavenport & Co
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Machines
the Singer
Guns
Amunition
North Side Square
Saturday Evening Post
W. J. McCray
Rambler Motor Cars
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