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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1910
Page
1
The bank pledges customer satisfaction and banking experience spanning over twenty five years. It says it will serve all seasons with ample resources and a policy of not loaning all funds to a few, but instead offering small loans to many.
The notice lists officers and directors of Exchange National Bank. President A J Nance and Vice President J R Christal with cashier J Cott, along with directors A J Nance Ed F Bates A M Bush C A Williams J Cott J R Christal J M Inge and Alvin C Own ley.
A local company announces an effort to organize with fifty thousand dollars in capital to construct a road project in Krum.
A Denton Chamber of Commerce meeting debated forming a local company with 50 000 capital to build a 25 mile rail line from Denton west toward Slidell with bonding rights and bonuses. Slidell delegates pledged support and hoped for broader cooperation, planning a 25 member committee in Denton and nearby towns to pursue action next week.
Galveston will obtain the first postal savings bank as twenty five banks are planned for experimental use across the country. Galveston submitted the initial application to the locating board, with Denison also applying for one.
A Washington report says a general strike of train men and conductors is threatened on several Southern roads south of the Potomac and east of the Mississippi. Conferences have failed to yield results and workers have refused to arbitrate wage parity with other regions.
Local store promotes a clearance of bright fresh items from this season that remain unsold. The notice promises swift disposal to make way for new fall merchandise.
The Record and Chronicle announce a noon regular edition and a Reno fight report by rounds in a possible 7 pm special. A 5 cent edition will be sold, aiming to break even despite high reporting costs for Jeffries Johnson coverage.
Roosevelt has not endorsed Taft yet and the conference outcome remains secret, stirring Republican wary notes in Washington. An Oyster Bay report says Roosevelt will push New York direct primary after Hughes leaves the Supreme Court bench, following defeats in the New York Legislature. Taft dispatches quote Roosevelt saying any public result will come from Taft, not him.
Two large agencies notify they will comply with fire insurance rate reductions. They say the State board mandated action and that implementing the cuts is impossible within six months.
Forecaster notes partly cloudy conditions in New Orleans and surrounding areas with a forecast of Fonigh and Sunday weather.
Dr Rankin will arrive from Dallas by the morning train and address Denton County voters in the district court room at 1 PM in support of Cone Johnson. The appearance draws wide local interest beyond Johnson supporters.
In Bay City Texas on June 29 the Davidson club announces two speakers for R V Davidson on July 4. Cone Johnson backers secure Judge Garrett to address crowds July 6 in Bay City and July 7 at Palacios. County loyalties shift as Colquitt supporters fear Johnson gains a plurality. At Palacios Baptist encampment nearly 200 preachers expect Johnson to win the state prohibition vote, with church leaders largely endorsing the Johnson position.
Five more people died and many others were prostrated Friday as Chicago endured intense heat with no sign of relief.
City Marshal Goode states a safe and sane fourth with strict enforcement. Firecrackers and Roman candles are forbidden on streets or around the square, while youths may light fireworks only in their own yards.
In Bryan Texas on July 2 the governor contest shows heavy local campaigning. All incumbents except sheriff face opposition with multiple challengers. Colquitt is favored to win first place, while Davidson may edge Poindexter by a small margin in this county.
An advertisement urges business and farm owners to deposit money, claiming absolute safety backed by safeguards and insurance. It touts $70,000 set aside from earnings as added security, plus $50,000 personal and $50,000 capital, totaling $170,000 in responsibility.
A deadly Coleman County storm struck Rockwood killing Mr. Banta. Wires were down and reports limited as crews assess the damage and confirm details Friday.
Cast list includes John Bragdon George Spee Wa Iter Harry Spencer and others. Synopsis outlines Act I Office of Spencer Manufacturing Company disgrace attempt failing. Act II City Park abduction occurs one month later. Act III Anny Starr abduction two months later. Act IV The old house confrontation.
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