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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
1
The advertisement praises Zion Laces for their unique atmosphere and variety. It highlights edges insertions beadings and all overs in round and diamond meshes. It notes fine Valenciennes for lingerie and dresses and heavier varieties for linen costumes and street frocks. It urges reducing lace bills by using Zion Laces.
Fort Worth dispatch reports J. B. Snead Sneed indicted by a grand jury for the murder of A. G. Boyce Sr. Trial set for January 29. Associated Press. Cardinal Farley receives warm welcome home in New York on January 17.
Exchange National Bank announces officers and directors including A. J. Nance as President J. R. Christal as Vice President J. C. Coil as Cashier E. D. Curtis as Assistant Cashier and directors A. J. Nance Ed F. Bates Dr. J. M. Inge J. R. Christal J. H. Paine. The bank notes resources of 550000.
A formal solicitation note from Motto requests safety and service related account engagement in Denton Texas. The message references solicited action and respectful account handling in the Denton area.
A hard fought gaming charge trial opened in county court Tuesday and continued Wednesday. State accuses Ed Woodard of gaming in a building on the east square. Deputy Gallagher and watchman Wells broke in weeks ago and made three gaming arrests. Jury panel includes Freeman Ewan Wasz Howell Owens and Lawrence. Other gaming cases for Isom Bean Ellsworth French Bud Swanks Elzie Wilson Fred Wilson and Wograr Jones were continued.
The building committee will promptly fix drinking fountains at North and West Side schools. Fountains have been out of order with basement water seepage and recent vandalism noted. Repairs include rechecking basement floor and addressing weather related water buildup.
Sheriff Key at Wilbarger Texas left today with Robert Holloway accused of robbing the Harrold Texas bank of 5000 dollars. Holloway reportedly made startling confessions of additional bank robberies.
The North Texas metropolis reported two fatalities and eight fresh coronavirus cases in the past twenty four hours marking the latest daily toll.
Dallas reports eight meningitis cage cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours to noon. Local schools remain closed amid the ongoing health situation in Austin and surrounding areas.
A Justin Tribune editor relayed that Dr D C Morgan who treated 11 year old Y O Clark's son denies meningitis, saying no symptoms were present. County doctors Dr J L Gammill and Dr Edwardson considered the illness consistent with meningitis and acted accordingly. The Clark child died Saturday. another Clark child and a member of the Bs family are ill with influenza like illness. Health Officer Edward and officials consulted by telephone.
Austin reports public schools may stay closed until meningitis danger subsides. Central Texas towns impose strict quarantines with some roads guarded by armed personnel to enforce measures.
SHREVEPORT Jan 17 The night train services between Shreveport and Dallas have been annulled due to the meningitis quarantine in Shreveport.
The Durant basketball game is postponed and Canyon City Normal will visit for the debate. Remington and Turner will argue against the initiative and referendum bill. Brown and Carlisle prep San Marcos income tax. Mid-term exams start 8:30 Thursday and run to Tuesday the 23rd. literary societies pause Monday. lyceum may be cancelled due to meningitis precautions. Dr Bruce reports most students back from holidays. O Riding of Ravenna is ill with typhoid fever.
Fire at the Terminal Storage Co warehouse in New York caused 1.2 million dollars in damage. Stocks for Wanamaker and Gimbel were harmed while other department store inventories were saved by fire walls.
Rebels capture President Ro jas after days of heavy street fighting in Asuncion Paraguay. Government troops press to free him as the revolution spreads with many casualties.
Today in Congress in Wallington the Senate adjourned the Lorimer inquiry to tomorrow. The House received Taft’s government economy message. The rules committee was urged to study the International Harvester matter and 51 percent control by stockholders across steel sugar beef and bankers combines was asserted. Construction of twenty two Panama Canal supply vessels was urged and old age pensions were advocated before the Civil Service committee.
Representative Burleson meets with President Taft to urge withdrawal of the Sixth Cavalry and Twenty third Infantry from the Texas border until Mexican conditions are investigated. Taft promises to raise the issue with the Secretary of War.
Havana reports absolute tranquility despite news of possible United States intervention over Cuban veteran activity in politics. Interior reports show no unrest yet though disturbance is feared as word spreads. veterans have not acted.
G L Stewart agricultural agent of the Cotton Belt road burned to death when three trains collided near Ilimo Missouri. The incident occurred January 17 in Little Rock Arkansas reporting on the fatal wreck.
A blaze swept through southern Osaka yesterday rendering about 30,000 people homeless and prompting widespread evacuations as authorities fought the flames and assessed the damage.
Rather Report from New Orleans on January 17 notes rain tonight and Thursday with colder temperatures arriving Thursday. The brief weather note highlights unsettled conditions for the coming days in New Orleans and surrounding areas.
Judge John W. Hornsby arrived from Dallas to oversee the Wolters senatorial campaign in Denton. He is Manpower manager of Col Jake Wolters campaign and expressed satisfaction with recent developments.
Dallas January 17 Twenty five entrants for the ten thousand dollar prizes of the Texas Industrial Congress in 1912 were received in the first two days since the offer was made.
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