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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
1
City tax collections reached 2754.96 by Friday noon per Collector Leadbetter. Unpaid city taxes stood at 18034.77, down from 20789.33 Thursday night. Fourteen hundred fourteen polls paid through Friday noon and street tax payments summed 15 percent.
Miss Dora Alexander supreme clerk of the Woodmen Circle of the United States will visit the local circle in Denton Friday night. A large attendance is expected as members gather for the 9 30 reception and meeting to follow.
Exchange National Bank announces its leadership with A. J. Nance as President J. R. Christal as Vice President C. Coit as Cashier and E. D. Curtis as Assistant Cashier The board includes A. J. Nance Ed F. Bates Dr. J. M. Inge A. C. Owsley J. R. Christal J. H. Paine and J. Coit.
Jury chosen for the McKinney murder case in Judge Swayne's Seventeenth District court as witnesses are expected to portray the youth's limited intellect. The companion case to John Horder, already given a life sentence for the same killing, proceeds with a panel including N Wilson Mansfield and others from Azle Everman and surrounding areas.
Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports the House opened debate on the steel tariff revision bill. The debate could conclude with a vote expected tomorrow afternoon, while the Senate is not in session today.
Samuel Untermeyer testified as the House Rules Committee resumed the Linbergh resolution inquiry into the money trust. He argued Congress cannot legislate intelligently on trusts until the concentration of power within the monetary system is fully understood.
A young man applies to a wholesale house and, after showing a bank book with regular small deposits, is told he is hired. The manager commends saving habit and says he hires only men who save. The bank invites every young man to open an account.
In Guayaquil Ecuador January 2 General Pedro Montero once adored by locals was court marshaled and sentenced to sixteen years for treason. The crowd deemed the sentence too light and stormed the courthouse shooting him. They then beheaded and burned his body in the street as loyalist forces regained control. Montero had briefly claimed presidency before ceding power to General Alfaro. government troops later defeated Alfaro and captured Guayaquil.
Dr. R H Von Lizberg of the Marine Hospital service reports in Austin Dallas Waco and Fort Worth that physicians and residents collaborate to eradicate meningitis. Dallas shows 249 cases with ill deaths Fort Worth 61 cases 27 deaths Waco 114 cases 42 deaths totaling 424 cases and 119 deaths across the three cities.
The Associated Press report from Houston states one new meningitis case and one death in the past twenty four hours. The update comes as authorities monitor the outbreak and public health measures continue.
A London cablegram signed Gabys Des Lys reports the marriage of Gabys Des Lys to American dancer Pilcer. The message arrives from New York dated January 26. The couple’s union is confirmed in the brief dispatch.
Apache January 26 report notes one death from meningitis with no additional cases listed. Local officials said the situation remains routine and under observation.
In county court a continuance without prejudice was granted in the suit B Grant v J C Baldwin et al. Some defendants secured a writ of injunction at Houston delaying prosecution until the injunction is acted upon. In the Hoffmeyer estate the appointment of temporary administrator was approved with John Campbell named as heir bond set at 25000 and heirs signing. The estate value is about 15000.
Associated Press dispatch from Marshall reports that the second section of passenger train No. 80 struck the train called the Dodger at Grand Saline this morning. Both engines were wrecked and several cars demolished with several persons reported slightly hurt.
A Tien Tsin dispatch says the Chinese revolutionary expeditionary force at Wu Chang began the march toward Pekng today.
Troops at Shan Cheng Tse and city police in Southern Manchuria rose in revolt and demolished the Governor’s headquarters after not receiving pay. The Governor fled to Mukden.
B F Black of Black's hotel on East Hickory street received a Friday message that James Trent, well known in the area, was found dying in Bonham and is believed to have shot himself Wednesday night. Trent, once employed on interior work at the I A building here, had recently visited with his wife and child.
Kansas Governor Stubbs declared Col Roosevelt the logical man for the presidential nomination and predicted he could carry Kansas by 75 000 votes. Governor Hadley signaled acceptance of a Roosevelt National Campaign Committee membership.
Chamber of Commerce directors met Thursday night to wind up the year’s remaining matters. Present were J. N. Rayzor, presiding. H. F. Schweer. C. F. Witherspoon. Waldo Blewett. and others as they completed carryover items from the old business.
Tonight and Saturday generally cloudy in New Orleans with light to moderate conditions. Winds calm to light shifting easterly as night progresses. Low temperatures expected around mid forties with seasonable humidity.
Absence of President A C Owsley leaves J N Raynor likely to preside over the annual meeting. Officers and new directors to be elected. Past year business and plans for the new year will be discussed with refreshments served.
A bank ad claims compassionate treatment for customers, noting that one need not be rich to receive accommodations. It touts a welcoming atmosphere and states the bank specializes in taking care of its customers.
W. B. McClurkan serves as president with Joe L. Blewett as vice president and B. H. Deavenport as cashier at Denton County National Bank in Denton.
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