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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1912
Page
1
Wreckers began clearing debris and ice from the burned Equitable building vaults in New York. Officials say the vaults are intact with about half a billion dollars in securities safe, though walls may collapse at any time.
CHICAGO Jan 11 Henry F Awyer an Armour & Co accountant testified about how packers used test costs of slaughtered meat to base their profit margins and set selling prices in the ongoing packers trial.
A catalog snippet shows Wilson-Hann Co offering ladies evening slippers in tan black and assorted colors. Men receive tan black gunmetal calf and patent leather styles.
A blizzard from the northwest sweeps in as Wichita Falls and Dalhart report zero to single digit readings. Temperatures plunge from 50 to 24 in fifteen minutes then to 16 at Wichita Falls, with ongoing cold and snow.
Paris January 11. U S Ambassador Albert Bason resigned his post to accept a fellowship at Harvard University. He remains in France while transitioning duties and will depart soon after formal steps are completed.
Twenty six Moros were killed today while attempting to ambush American troops on Jolo island. Lieutenant McGee of the Second Cavalry was shot twice and one soldier wounded.
A man giving the name Tom Covington claiming Gainesville as home appeared in county court near Sanger. Constable Sullivan brought him in after he allegedly entered a farmer's house near there and frightened the family, leading to a lunacy adjudication.
Thermometers in Cook Minnesota hit 56 below zero marking the coldest U S point on Wednesday as records fall and equipment suffered bursts.
Negotiations between China and Russia on Mongolia move to St Petersburg. China prepared to discuss a trans Mongolian railroad linking Kiakhta and Mongolia’s capital with the Siberian railway system.
Andrew Carnegie testified before the House steel investigating committee as Beall of Texas opened questioning. Carnegie said price competition declined due to manufacturers ability to fix and maintain prices.
Quotations note fees steady Thursday with price ranges cited. Eggs or goods priced at 30 to 35 cents a dozen and other items from 15 to 30 cents, reflecting stable market rates.
Prices for ecoton commodities remain unchanged on Thursday while arrivals are constrained. Traders report tight supply with only marginal trade activity and cautious market tones across regions.
City health officials announce precautionary measures to prevent meningitis exposure and protect residents following potential health risk. The statement emphasizes concerted public safety efforts and community awareness.
City health officer Dr Piner enforces measures to curb meningitis spread with train and public space fumigation daily, urged cleanliness and disposal of trash, restricted visits from Dallas infected points, and urged cooperation from merchants, colleges, and residents to keep homes sanitized and avoid contact until danger passes.
The passage asserts that if any suspicious case is found it would receive immediate publicity through the Record and Chronicle, ensuring rapid public awareness of the issue.
Amid meningitis fears and antiseptic spray precautions, Dallas and Fort Worth wholesalers cannot supply atomizers. A Den ton drug store telephoned wholesale houses in both cities Wednesday but found no filled orders.
Two deaths from meningitis occurred last night in Paris. The brief note records the fatalities and directs readers to continue on page four for full details.
Regents and architects pick location for a new library building funded by a 50 000 appropriation from the last Legislature. The plan places the library south of the new Science building with three more sites chosen for future buildings. An athletic field appropriation is hoped for next session. The regents meeting in Fort Worth was postponed to Austin due to meningitis fears.
In Washington on January 11 the Senate began at 2 p m with the Lorimer inquiry resumed and Senator Lormire testifying. The Interstate Commerce Committee held hearings on trust problems as House investigations into the sugar and steel trusts continued.
Republican insurgency erupts in the house as Norris of Nebraska opposes Mann’s pick of Phillip Campbell a Kansas regular to succeed Insurgent Madison on the rules committee Norris nominates Victor Murdock of Kansas.
All members are expected to attend the annual chamber of commerce session Thursday night in a key briefing. Officials urge punctual turnout for reports and votes on community issues.
The Denton Chamber of Commerce holds its annual session at City Hall at 7 30 with full attendance urged. Election of a board of directors for the ensuing year is the main business, followed by a social get together and refreshments after the meeting.
Federal Judge Anderson indicated he would rule Detective Burns not guilty of kidnapping John J. McNamara in Indianapolis. The dispatch notes the courtroom position as of January 111.
In Boston on January 11 an appeal to the Executive Council is planned within two weeks to save Clarence Richeson. Edmonds, father of Richeson’s former fiancée Violet Edmonds, leads the effort, trusting the Cambridge minister’s claim of mental unbalance.
Princeton January 11 Dr John Greer Hibben was chosen as president of Princeton University. He previously served as a professor of logic.
A January forecast for New Orleans shows tonight unsettled and cold with temperatures near zero to 14 degrees. Friday is expected to be fair with continued cool conditions and dry skies.
Exchange National Bank lists resources of 550000 with officers A J Nance president R Christal vice president J C Cole cashier E D Curtis assistant cashier and director A J Nance R Christal H Paine.
A brief notice from Denton Texas states an account solicitation titled Safety and Service. The terse item implies a request for solicited service or safety emphasis without additional details.
Jack Dalton a 17 year old who says he is from Chicago and has no relatives was arrested by Constable Tom Stover in Argyle on horse theft charges. Dalton claimed poverty after arriving with $3.50 and attempting to sell the horse for cash to raise a $17 deposit. Local officers followed leads and detained him as he tried to dispose of the horse.
A gas explosion in downtown Dallas damaged the animal museum and picture show this morning. Six people suffered cuts and bruises, several windows were shattered, and snakes, monkeys, and birds escaped before being recaptured.
The transport Logan carrying U S troops to China is delayed in Manila and will probably depart Friday. The delay postpones the voyage of the China expedition as authorities adjust shipping schedules and prepare the troop movement.
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