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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
1
An advertisement extols Zion Laces for distinctive beauty and atmosphere in trimmings. It promotes a wide range of edges insertions beadings and all overs in round and diamond mesh including fine Valenciennes for lingerie dresses and heavier pieces for linen costumes and street frocks. It ends with a call to reduce lace bills.
The British steamer Wistow Hall wrecked on dangerous rocks off Aberdeen during a gale. Thirty eight crew drowned initially, thirty five more lost with the vessel, five survived on the wreck. Later the death toll rose to fifty three as Captain Stoddart stated a fifty six crew count. Most aboard were Lascars.
Bank records list Exchange National Bank resources at five hundred fifty thousand dollars with officers A J Nance president J R Christal vice president J C Coil cashier and E D Curtis assistant cashier and directors A J Nance Ed F Bates J M Inge Owlsley J C Coit R Christal H Paine.
Community notice from Denton Texas uses a formal tone with Safety and Service motto. The message requests account-related solicitation and directs readers to respond through official channels. No additional details or names are provided.
In county court a jury found Hardy Brown not guilty of petty theft for allegedly taking two lap robes from Will Kluck last October. The term also disposed of several other criminal cases including Woodard’s gaming conviction and appeals from city court.
Aubrey and Lewisville face coal shortages with only about a day and a half of supply in Aubrey and an unresolved request for a coal car in Lewisville. A letter from Lewisville urged vigilance for the car after it passed Denison without locating a yard by Wednesday night. Local dealer deliveries arrived sparingly as stocks ran low.
Two meningitis cases reported in Austin with a University of Texas student among them. Classes continue as usual and President Mezes states there is no cause for alarm. The dispatch notes false reports from Paris and Denison and mentions Kyle Constable quarantining telephone poles.
Associated Press dispatch from Dallas reports four deaths and five new meningitis cases in the last twenty four hours ending at noon today. The update covers emergency case counts and ongoing health concerns in the region.
Associated Press dispatch from Denison reports the city health office stating there is no authentic meningitis case in Denison and only one suspect under quarantine. Paris denies any quarantine and North Texas rumors claimed otherwise. In Kyle a constable halted a shipment of telegraph power from Louisiana citing meningitis protection.
Dallas reports one death and four new meningitis cases in the last 24 hours with two improving. Austin sees one new case among four University students living 25 blocks away. Fort Worth and Durant record a death each, Sherman two cases improving, and Wise county parks report two cases. Waco lists 109 cases and 41 deaths to date as of yesterday.
County Health Officer Edwards states there is no doubt the 11 year old son of Y. O. Clark died of meningitis. He notes a disagreement between Dr. Gammill of Powder and Dr. Morgan of Drop over the diagnosis but affirms the meningitis determination based on reported symptoms.
Secretary of War Stimson said after a conference with President Taft that the United States would not need to intervene in Cuba. He added that Taft agrees with him.
The Weather Bureau Forecast predicts a seventh blizzard heading in with temperatures from 12 to 20 degrees above zero then falling to the freezing point. The storm's forerunner hit at 6 am Thursday after several rain showers overnight. A 64 degree swing from Wednesday night to Thursday morning preceded the plunge.
The city superintendent orders a county quarantine for the High School two ward schools and negro schools to bar entrants from outside the county amid meningitis concerns. County students remain eligible. The action aligns with statewide college quarantines restricting attendance at public events and trips to town.
Washington reports center on President Taft commuting banker Morse's prison term due to ill health. Source notes the decision is nearing and cites high authority.
Will Hill a former employee of Johnson Brothers coal and feed house and Lee Young a Negro were arrested Wednesday night and held on charges of theft and receiving stolen property. The firm has been missing feedstuffs including bran and corn chops, prompting the investigation and arrests.
Paris January 18 Sheb Williams announced a conference with Ranking Commissioner Gill and Clarence Owsley to discuss financing Texas cotton. The proposal would advance the producer the current price of cotton and provide an advance if a rise occurs.
A dispatch from Fort Worth reports A. G Boyce Jr will not return to Texas this season. The message says he is still in Winnipeg and will remain there.
London dispatch reports two foreigners arrested in Peking over the recent bomb attack on Yuan Shikai, as authorities pursue leads in the high profile case.
Tonight fair and cold with temperatures from 12 to 20 degrees. Friday expected to be clear and not as cold.
Washington Jan 18 Senator Heyburn said the sub committee investigating Wisconsin Senator Stephenson agreed the corruption and bribery charges were not proven and a report will be sent to the committee on privileges and elections.
Waco January 18 Farmers report oats killed to the ground by freezes remain with roots intact and expect revival if no further cold snaps come.
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