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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1913
Page
1
The bank cites Hugh McCulloch’s 1463 currency address urging prudent lending and broad distribution of loans. It states it follows that creed, offering accounts to customers on the basis of sound banking and conservative, liberal treatment of clients.
Denton County National Bank lists officers and directors including President W B McClurkan Vice President Blewett and Cashiers Deavenport Barnes Turner McCray Raley and Blewett with roles shown in the roster. The excerpt presents an internal banking leadership line up without further context.
German dispatch reports that Greece informed the Athens correspondent the Greek foreign minister says Greece will begin war against Bulgarians today without any formal declaration. The notice comes from Berlin dated July 1 and cites the Frankfort Gazette.
Berlin dispatch reports Bulgarians inaugurate a general attack on Greek and Servian positions along a 140 mile front in Macedonia. Green legation confirms offensive actions targeting allied lines in the region.
Washington July 1 The Jones Works excise law, described as the most drastic liquor measure ever enacted in the District of Columbia, took effect today. It bans sale of liquor from one to seven in the morning. Frank Kenney, a saloon owner, died by his own hand, reportedly over the law.
MAON Tex June 30 In an election Saturday Mason county went dry by a vote of 421 to 398.
Aimed at building age competency the text urges a definite plan and disciplined savings. It recommends starting a savings account at The Exchange National Bank with systematic deposits. Financial leadership is cited by A J Nance president and J R Christal cashier, along with other directors.
The city federation held its first round Monday and met with encouraging success from businessmen. The committee focuses on improving management of perishable foods and aims for practical reforms.
The Pure Food Committee of the City Federation of Women’s Clubs met Denton grocers to discuss screening perishable foods from flies and dirt. Most stores agreed to begin screening despite some reservations about front-screening and costs, with plans to finish this week and report to the Federation.
The dissolution plan for the Southern and Union Pacific merger was approved. The Harriman combine becomes a thing of the past. Union Pacific will exchange its Southern Pacific stock for Baltimore and Ohio stock owned by the Pennsylvania system, and $88,000,000 of Southern Pacific holdings to be disposed of by January 4, 1916.
In Fort Worth yesterday a large automobile overturned killing J. J. Brookshire and Miss Ethel Abshear. Two other passengers were injured among seven occupants.
A Fourth of July event begins at 4 30 PM on South Elm Street forming a parade route to the square and thence to Picnic Grounds with a balloon ascension scheduled for 5 PM.
San Bernardino July 1 reports Mohave Desert becomes a dry county as commissioners outlaw saloons. First dry day brings record heat with towns reporting up to 120 degrees.
The president of the American Federation of Labor publicly confirms Mulhall's claims that the Manufacturers' Association attempted to bribe him.
The Senate lobby probe resumes tomorrow following Martin Mulhall’s report on how he worked for the National Manufacturers’ Association to sway elections and legislation. Samuel Gompers of the AFL publicizes Brandenburg’s bribery threats and his own resistance to a fake confession scheme.
Washington July 1 Investigation of lobbyists by the Senate committee will begin Wednesday with Wall Street witnesses. Chairman Overman ordered hearings to proceed at once after a conference with the President. Mulhall subpoenas were issued for him and others named as active in lobby work.
Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison addressed Civil War veterans at Gettysburg marking fifty years since the battle. He welcomed Union and Confederate veterans, praising loyalty and courage on both sides and noting the war lacked malice or pursuit of gain. Thousands slept on ground awaiting tents and blankets as attendance exceeded expectations.
Enrollment for the North Texas Normal summer session reached 949 on Tuesday with potential minor increases before closing. The figure tops last year by 47, as later entries miss certificates exams eligibility. Minimum attendance required is twenty days.
A collapse of a narrow wooden walkway over fifteen feet of water sent a crowd toward the Merrimack river bath houses yesterday. At least a dozen young boys drowned as the structure gave way while awaiting the bathhouse keeper to open.
Parcel post C O D goes into effect today with limited activity at the local post office. A few red tags and C O D stamps for packages and receipts are in use, plus a new blue pencil found among the items.
J. A. Arch Cathey, 43, died recently at his Dublin residence after living near Dublin since leaving Denton about twenty seven years ago. He is survived by his wife and one child. Burial was conducted at Dublin.
Reports from across the state say saloon operators generally started observing the 9 50 closing time on Tuesday rather than waiting for Wednesday when the governor declared the law effective. Locally shipments remained steady before the intrastate shipping rule took effect and American Express agent Gordon said only one late package was delivered. several others were retrieved late Monday to ensure delivery.
Government reports indicate a seven inch rainfall in Weatherford Oklahoma during a heavy downpour last night.
A cool north wind and showers eased a six day heat wave that killed at least fifty in Chicago and 81 regionwide. The city recorded 46 sunstroke deaths as temperatures peaked above 100, with more than 100 heat prostration cases reported. fatalities spanned Detroit Milwaukee Cleveland St Louis and several Wisconsin towns.
J. J. Tabor, Magnolia Petroleum Co. Southern sales manager, testified at a Houston hearing. The state argues Magnolia raided the Pierce-Fordyce Oil Associations sales staff, taking 33 men. It also contends Magnolia sold no oil in New Mexico due to Standard Oil’s operation there, and seeks office records.
Dallas July 1 Texas Methodists announce they secured a $200000 offer from the Educational Board after raising more than $500000. Dr Hyer reported the achievement last night stating the funds have been raised to meet the board’s proposal.
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